I've been so busy I've been missing in action! And, today, Blogger's Challenge is to "stitch it" -- the problem? I DON'T! I have been thinking I'd like to get a Janome small machine for stitching on paper because I like the look, but I'm not sure I could even handle that!
I have to pick my son up from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana today and I have to leave at 6 a.m. to be there by noon. I'd like to tour the grounds and then we'll hit the road for the trip home. So, my "stitch it" project is a small project that I'll actually use this weekend as a tag. I used the Scallop Circles 2 and my Big Shot to create the round scalloped card. (I did think it would be bigger, but it will still work!).
The scallop circle card was cut from Kraft cardstock. When I opened the Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper, I was completely floored! I love, love, love it! Love the colors and I adore stripes! So, naturally, I picked the stripe for my tag. I scalloped a piece of Bermuda Bay cardstock and cut it across to fit the tag. Next, I pierced the Bermuda Bay piece and used my White Gel Pen to "fake" my stitches! Sorry, but that is about the extent of my sewing and I'm okay with this completely! Next, I used one of the Rose Red felt flowers from the Flower Fusion kits and added a Chocolate Chip Corduroy button. Finally, I stamped the sentiment from Many Merry Messages (and managed to get it crooked!).
Overall, although I cheated on the stitching part, I'm happy with this tag and will use it at a workshop on Saturday!
Enjoy your day and blessings to you!
Cute card Tami! Wonderful mix of colors! :D
Posted by: Kimberly Gajewski | 07/21/2009 at 10:06 AM
What a cute design! I love the Thoroughly Modern paper pack, too--great colors and patterns.
Posted by: Lori | 07/18/2009 at 10:19 AM
That is a darling tag! What a great idea for the challenge!
Posted by: Lisa B. | 07/17/2009 at 03:30 PM
Fantastic card!!!
Posted by: Kerry D-C | 07/17/2009 at 02:11 PM
Very cute! Your faux stitching looks great!
Posted by: Sheryl Dickinson | 07/17/2009 at 01:59 PM
Great card, the stitching adds the perfect touch!
Posted by: Rachel Hope | 07/17/2009 at 12:33 PM
I used Faux Stitching, too (and I have a Janome!) Great job with your scallop circle card!
Posted by: Connie Babbert | 07/17/2009 at 11:37 AM
So bright and cheerful. Great job with the faux stitching. Yes, sewing can be a challenge (I completely understand).
Posted by: Ida | 07/17/2009 at 11:34 AM
Love the shaped card - it's great! Your little Faux stitches across the band look great. Cute card...
Posted by: Barb Hardeman | 07/17/2009 at 10:39 AM
Very cute scalloped card; that DSP looks great on it too!
Posted by: Margaret Raburn | 07/17/2009 at 10:15 AM
Tami--This is a great scallop card and would also have worked for the LNS Yahoo group---as the theme this week was for a non standard size card---mine also featured the Scallop look to it!
Love your "stitching" it is in the perfect spot to highlight it!
Nola
Posted by: Nola | 07/17/2009 at 10:04 AM
What a cute card!! I love that shape and your faux stitching is great!!
Posted by: tiffany | 07/17/2009 at 09:46 AM
Cute, love the scallop shape.
Posted by: Lisa Somerville | 07/17/2009 at 08:26 AM
Very cute, Tami. I too love that paper!
Posted by: Robin Merriman | 07/17/2009 at 08:23 AM
Very cute! Love the design! {SMILES}
Posted by: Nikki | 07/17/2009 at 07:34 AM