Saturday, February 27, 2010

Stitching Saturday

I really must pluck up courage to use a sewing machine, this card took ages just because I hand stitched all the mats. The reason for the stitching its the challenge today over on Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge and we also welcome the two Vickys as permanent members of the DT.
Do go and check DT's creations, some of them are much braver than I actually used a machine.
So I've got my money, my list and the tickets, so what are the odds that I bring home stuff not on my list!

48 comments:

Pretty-In-Ink said...

Absolutely gorgeous Debby! Your stitching looks fab!

Suzie Q said...

Wow Debby,
You hand stitched your card!! thats what i call dedication, i actually bought myself a little sew machine exactly for this but too scared to risk it!
have a great shopping day!
Suzie qx

Cathy said...

Gorgeous card Debby. Fab stitching and gorgeous details.
Have fun dhopping.
Hugs
Cathy xx

Anne said...

Wow Debby, must have taken you ages but beautiful result. Have a good day. Hugs xx

Unknown said...

Leave the list at home!!! :)

A beautiful card, love the colours and the flowers and lace look gorgeous too!!

Angela x

Victoria said...

Beautiful card Debby! I love these gorgeous papers you've used! I have got a sewing machine but to be honest very rarely use it! It is a lot easier than hand sewing all your layers though! Lol!
Have a great weekend!
Hugs, Vicky ~X~

Jayne Hayward said...

What a beautiful card. The image has been coloured in lovely. Good work with the hand stitching and love the dp used.

Jayne xx

Maya said...

Ohh this is wonderful!
Love the 3D effect in the image and colors ar beautiful!!
Hugs from Maya :)

Tracy said...

This is a really pretty card, the Sarah Kay image is coloured beautifully, gorgeous colours too.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi debby,
This is gorgeous. Wonderful colours and papers and the stitching is fabulous. The lace ribbon is fantastic and what a beautiful image. Briliant.
Hugs,
Fiona x

JAN said...

wow Debby this is a real labour of love cannot believe you had the dedication and patience to handstich this card..but wow isnt it stunning and to me it makes it a real treasure..handcrafted and handstitched it truly is a one of a kind item to treasure forever..

JAN said...

P.s Debby your card just reminded me of a time when i was at a car boot sale and on the stall ahead of i saw one of those little sewing machines..it was used but still had its box and all the bits.anyways i was just about to enquire "how much" when this woman barged past grabbed it(literaly) and you know how much she snapped it up for..£1.50 i was mortified..lol i could not believe it...i was so sick as a parrot lol but my 17 year old daughter thaought it was so funny..

Andrea said...

hoi Debby, this card looks very cute
love the colors en love what you done with the stitches
hugs andrea

Donna said...

Beautiful and pretty card Debby, your hand stitching is so neat and the lace is stunning :) Donna x

Aina said...

Wow, all your cards are so beautiful! :)

Pauline C said...

Another beauty Debby - love the yummy MME papers and fab layout. Hope you have a great weekend
Pauline x

Trudy said...

Hi Debby, love your card.
Beautiful colours and such a cute image.
Hugs Trudy

debbies said...

WOW - this card is so beautiful. Great spring colors Debby!

Debbie said...

THis is adorable. I have this stamp and you just inspired me to dig her out and dust her off. Love it.. and don't worry Deb, I haven't used a sewing machine either..love the effect, but don't feel like dragging it out for a card..

Dena said...

Beautiful Debby! Your 3D work looks stunning on this stamp for sure!!!! Love it!
Hugs, Dena

Kahvinpapu said...

Wow! What can I say -this is so stunning card! I love everything in this, layout, colours, decoration, lace, all perfect!
Have nice weekend!

Sarah K said...

Lovely card, such a cute image. Hope you had fun at Farnborough.... Ouch on your purse xx

Sue said...

Gorgeous Debby, this is one of my all time fav stamps, I really can't believe you have handstitched all this, reminds me of the Elves and the Shoemaker story by the Brothers Grim, your work is so beautiful, do you leave it all cut out over night and then those little elves come and stitch together your lovely work? ha ha Happy crafting, (bet your fingers were sore after that), Sue xx

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said...

Hi Debby
Sorry about things on the cute and girly challenge, it all got too much, so glad you desided to stay with it.
As always another really wonderful card, the lace is beautiful and your stitching looks super. I too desided to taken the demon sewing machine, it's only practise and the effect is great.
janex

Anonymous said...

stunningly beautiful Debby love the lace and stitching:)x

Nina said...

Wowwowwowwow!! Fantastic card ♥♥♥

Hugs from Nina.

Helen said...

Beautiful card Debby...I love your hand-stitching...and papers are gorgeous!
Helen x

Mel X said...

Hi Debby. Wow, this is gorgeous as usual chuck! Your colouring is always so perfect I'm so envious! Beautiful papers and stitching. That lace is gorgeous.
Hope your well - enjoy Farnborough. I'm looking forward to the Harrogate Show next month! Maybe you could give me some tips on sticking to yer budget - if you do manage that lol. Have fun.

Mel X

Mel X

Anita said...

Beautiful sweet card Debby!
xoxo Anita

CraftyC said...

Its beautiful Debby, love your stitching and the lace trim!
Clairex

kelly ledder said...

Lovely card, I have not been brave enough yet to have a go at stitching but love the effect that is given so might have to have a look at giving it a try and getting some practice x

Tammi said...

Debby this is gorgeous! Love the stitching and all the great details! She's so cute. ~Hugs

Jane (Carroll's Creations) said...

beautiful card and such patience to hand stitch

hugs jane x

Juls said...

love love love this!! such a sweet image gorgeous colours love your stitching detail and the lace! Hugs Juls

Christine said...

Hi Debby great card fab image & love your colours & lace..

Hugs Christine xx

Susie said...

Id say it was a certainty!! Love this card - the papers and decoupage are gorgeous and the handstitching was well worth it! Susie x

Anonymous said...

Wow...Debby this is fantastic...she's my fav SK image ever...and you have done a wonderful job with her and the paper's, they combine perfectly...
Thank you for the warm welcome
x
Vicky

Shirley N said...

Debbie this is so adorable. Love your layout and stitching and lace. I love how you cut out your images and how you "round" them to give them dimension. Have you thought of doing a tutorial on this method?

Ellen said...

Everytime I check your blog I am mystified as to how you get the 3=d look to your cards. Part of the image looks like it's on paper but then it looks like you've cut out part of it. How do you do this? You cards are absolutely gorgeous!

Anne said...

This is so pretty! Do give the sewing machine a go, it's not that scary - promise LOL :)

Hope you enjoyed Make It, I went yesterday and enjoyed myself, bought some Bazzill Bling and Basics at a good price. Not my favourite show though, the noise from the tent was dreadful

Martine said...

ooo this is gorgeous sweetie, wonderful papers, image and embellies :), love it

xx

Martine

Grenouille Greetings said...

This is Divine with a capital D. I love everything about this card - it's beautiful! Warmest wishes, Lesley

Anonymous said...

Such a pretty cards Debby, I love the colours you've used and your image is adorable.
Have a nice day

Hugs Jannie

brenda said...

If that's hand stitchine Debby, then well done, it must have taken you ages. And a really pretty card at that.

B x

Paola said...

Gorgeous card Debby!
Fab stitching.

Love
Paola

Anonymous said...

Beautiful stitching on a beautiful card! These colors and papers are so pretty, and you've painted her to match them so well!
Hugs,
April

Stacey said...

Super pretty Debby! I really love the lace and the stitching, adds some great texture ~x~

Ali Watson said...

Can't believe i missed this WOW simply lush. I must be playing too many Facebook games lol.