Friday, November 11, 2011

MIM #40: reverse applique

This week's challenge on Nichole's blog is to add stitching around the negative of a die-cut.


I didn't trust myself with a sewing machine for these delicate snowflakes, so I drew my stitching lines instead.




I used my MFT snowflake dienamics to cut into a sheet of kraft cardstock.  I stamped Hero Arts envelope pattern background over the entire area, and used a brown marker to add my stitching lines.  The sentiment is from PTI's think big favorites.  I love that font!

Thanks for taking a peek!
Posted by at 9:52 AM
Labels: , ,

12 comments:

  1. JoyceNovember 11, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    This is so beautiful and elegant. Can you believe I STILL have not watched that video. I think the word 'sewing' had me scared off. But, seeing how you did it with a pen is inspiring to me. And, there is that fabby envelope stamp again. Remind me how I lived without it?

    ReplyDelete
  2. DebNovember 11, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Great idea to use a pen for the stitching. I desperately want to finish my Christmas cards and do this MIM, but wouldn't dare use my sewing machine with my snowflake dies. Great job!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Veronica ZNovember 11, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Oh my goodness your card is beautiful! I love your pen drawn stitching, and the background stamping!

    ReplyDelete
  4. carol (krillsister)November 11, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Great card. Love the background. Excellent job withthe faux stitching. Lokks so delicate.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Mad for PaperNovember 11, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Very pretty. Your faux stitching looks fantastic.
    TFS
    Ang

    ReplyDelete
  6. Suzanne RussellNovember 11, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Beautiful card, Elena. The Hero Arts background is one of my favorites. It goes with everything! The red button really pops!

    ReplyDelete
  7. AimesNovember 12, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Your a gal after my own heart with your hand-drawn stitches! :)
    This is a fabulous design! Adore that button!
    Hugs
    Aimes
    x

    ReplyDelete
  8. Kim O'ConnellNovember 13, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Oh, so pretty! Perfect faux stitching and I LOVE that background stamp! Must have it!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Jennifer RzasaNovember 13, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Gorgeous! Reminds me that I have to make something for this challenge too, hehe

    ReplyDelete
  10. Karin ÅkesdotterNovember 13, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Absolutely WONDERFUL!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Mara CampbellNovember 15, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    This is very pretty!!!

    ReplyDelete
  12. TanyaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I really enjoy the whole "Noël...to button" thing.

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)