I stamped the image that I wanted to embroider in Soft Stone ink and the rest with Versafine Onyx Black. The sentiment was heat embossed - I did this before I started stitching in case it didn't turn out. Using a straight pin I pierced the holes for the section of the image I wanted to embroider first being careful not to put the holes too close together. I used three strands of floss and worked my way through the image, piercing and stitching each section as I went. I used mainly an outline stitch, french knots and a modified satin stitch. Stitching on paper has it's own unique challenges, you are handling your paper a lot more than usual so you have to be careful, your thread starts to shred a bit after being pulled repeatedly through the paper, so keep your thread fairly short and if you work the paper too much and put too many holes in it you essentially perforate it and your work can fall apart.
I have embroidered on scrapbook pages in the past, and when I first saw this challenge I wondered why I hadn't carried that over onto my cards. After spending I don't know how many hours embroidering on this card I remembered why - it is a huge time investment. This card is going to a very special someone, so it was worth it. I enjoyed the challenge of embroidering on paper, but after doing all of the stitching I was really worried that I would mess up the card in some way I was almost afraid to put it together.
Supplies:
Stamps - Doodlie-Do, Birthday Cheer (PTI)
Paper - Stampers Select White, Soft Stone, Enchanted Evening CS (PTI)
Ink - Soft Stone (PTI), Versafine - Onyx Black, Versamark, Blue EP
Other - embroidery floss (DMC), bitty rhinestones
gorgeous card... love all the beautiful stitching!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Connie! I agree why haven’t we been doing this all along, I guess time. Oh this is just so pretty! Beautiful stitching too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful card Connie and so worth the time and effort you put into it! I'm sure the receiver will not want to throw this beauty away! :0)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Connie! Love your touches of stitching! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteThis is so elegant and stylish! Love how you incorporated the stitching.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done! Love the stitching!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is stunning! I like how you just added a little color and kept the rest neutral.
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect for the inspiration. I love it!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous stitching, Connie! For me, the time invested in stitching will be saved for those that will appreciate a special card :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is so lovely and matches the inspiration so well. I too was afraid of my sewn section falling out, but they didn't! I put a little tape on the back just in case.
ReplyDeleteWow! Gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteStunningly beautiful! Love how you used your different stitches for the leaves and flowers. It captures the inspiration beautifully with the mix of embroidery and black line details.
ReplyDeleteYour card is so beautiful! Yes, it takes time...but what a keepsake!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! I surely is time consuming!! but the results are stunning!
ReplyDeletePatti
Beautiful job Connie. I do not sew so it amazes me when people do.
ReplyDeleteThank you for explaining how you've created this gorgeous creation! Love that some of the items you've left unaltered and simple too.
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice card and fun challenge. Yours is beautiful.. I love the image and the stitching makes it perfect.
ReplyDeleteThis is a huge standout in the gallery. So beautifully done! Love each of your colour choices. And I agree that piercing holes in the cardstock was VERY tricky :)
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness, i love this. your stitches and colour choices are perfect. wow!
ReplyDeleteStunning stitching. How cool that you combined stitching and stamping. Love how it looks.
ReplyDeleteOH wow this is just beautiful....love the embriodary!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I love what you did with Doodlie-Do! Your card is so lovely with the stitches added to these images. Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh my! I can imagine that took some time to do, but it sure turned out pretty! This card is just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING! Beautifully crafted, love your stitching!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card, Connie! After all that work, I'd frame it so no chance of it getting tossed by some ungrateful recipient.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Connie! Your embroidery work is perfect!
ReplyDeleteEmbroidery and Doodlie-Do are a match made in heaven! What an awesome card! The recipient will treasure it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful take on the challenge Connie!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing work of art! Your friend is very lucky!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove that you took time to tell us the story of the frustrations of sewing on paper, something we ALL went through! But your card is so gorgeous, colors, embroidery, all stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow connie, this is amazing! Looks like we had the same idea. It makes my stitching look very lazy lol. It must have taken ages!
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm impressed and so will be the lucky person receiving this card. I might have to leave it on display for awhile before I let this one go. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Thank you for taking the time it took to make this gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the gray flowers with the lovely blue and green stitching!
ReplyDeleteOh my! This is stunning! From the color combo to the overall design! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being featured in the PTI newsletter! Very well deserved!
ReplyDelete