Thursday, May 19, 2011

Thanks a Million

This is a card I made recently using a lot of my favourite things – the particular stamps, hand dyed fabric and some stitching.

Thanks a Million:)
Stamps (Hero Arts) - Antique Engravings, Scallop Borders, Thank You and Envelope Pattern.

To start with I stamped the butterfly on a piece of hand dyed fabric. Then I sandwiched a piece of wadding between it and another piece of the same fabric. I added some tight machine stitching to the butterfly and trimmed close to the stitched outer edges.



The bottom part of the panel was stamped with the Thank You and Envelope Pattern backgrounds using tumbled glass distress ink. The Scallop Borders were also stamped with the same ink and attached to the card with some machine stitching.

I'm still without my usual pc so hope the photos are okay!
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18 comments:

  1. Isha GuptaMay 19, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Love love your card Heather. The butterfly is Gorgeous...love how you made it. TFS

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  2. CinnamonSallyMay 19, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Oh Wow Heather this is absolutely stunning. Your butterfly is gorgeous, I love how you use fabric in your cards, so clever. Just a fabulous card!!!

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  3. ScrumplescrunchMay 19, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Hello Heather.
    This brought back memories for me from when I used to make APPLIQUE Quilts, and I made many butterflies. Incorporating this medium on a card is wonderful and looks great against the woodgrain.
    Smiles:)

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  4. AnetteMay 19, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Gorgeous, Heather!!!

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  5. BarbMay 19, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Love the scalloped shape, perfect stitching and fabulous, fabric butterfly! Beautiful card, Heather!

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  6. Judy1223May 20, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Wow, Heather, you are AMAZNG at stamping and stitching (Hmmm, maybe a good name for a blog? Hee Hee!). All kidding aside, this card is fabulous...great embossing, lovely colors, adorable butterfly!

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  7. TrinhMay 20, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Amazing, Heather! I still think you're really a seamstress/designer and you're just holding out on me. ;) I love that beautiful butterfly & the color combo.

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  8. LinMay 20, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    What a treasure, Heather! Love everything you did!

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  9. Caryl @ cinnamon holiday workshopMay 20, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Wow...what an awesome card....and I love that butterfly!!

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  10. PatriciaMay 20, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Love your card Heather is absolutely stunning, love your fabric butterfly and your stitching.

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  11. PatriciaMay 20, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    You can use your card for Lilypad cards challenge using embossing because your background is embossed =P

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  12. RosemaryMay 20, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    you have such a magical way with fabric, heather! the butterfly is just gorgeous!

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  13. gaijinjoyMay 20, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    You are one creative stitcher/stamper, Heather. Always love your work.

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  14. DustyPenny (Joy Ott)May 20, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    So pretty, Heather. Hugs.

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  15. Dawn TMay 21, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    You are so talented and clever Heather... great card.

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  16. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)May 21, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Gorgeous card, Heather - just love the fabric butterfly on the embossed woodgrain!

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  17. ArleneMay 25, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Gorgeous butterfly - such depth of color. Beautiful card.

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  18. walchowDesignMay 27, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Gorgeous piece of work, Heather! The fabric butterfly is amazing! Please drop by at my site as I've a goody blog for you!

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