Tuesday, 1 September 2015

House of Cards September Challenge - Stitch it up!


We've a brand new challenge over at HOC and it's all about sewing... Faux, hand or machine sewn its all good and we're looking forward to seeing some bewitching stitching on your creations this month!


As you can see I went the machine stitched route for my simple little card with my current favourite flower image from Wplus9. I appear to have set myself a mini-challenge to see how many different ways I can use this pretty stamp! It really is so versitile. The beautiful sentiment is from Reverse Confetti purchased from Make the Day Special.


I was trying for a feminine and fairly homespun look with this card and am pleased with how pretty the white embossing looks against the kraft cardstock. I coloured with my water brush and Distress Inks.

Yet again the HOC girls have created some beautiful projects so why not head on over, take a look and join in...

26 comments:

Merethe A said...

Hi teamie. I understand your personal challenge, this is a lovely stamp. Like what you have done with it here.

(✿*‿*) Ma
Teamie HOC
http://majaapia.blogspot.no/

coldwaters2 said...

Beautiful CAS style card Jo love, love that image it stands out perfectly on Kraft card the stitching is lovely, super make.
hugs
lorraine x

Mynn xx said...

Jo, WOWOWOWOW! I can see why this stamp is a new favorite--and I LOVE the way you've done it up this time! Thank you so much for all your hard work at HOC--you are a treasure! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

Donna Mosley said...

Stunning card Jo, love the beautiful image.

Donna x

Maria Sabina R. said...

So beautiful and elegant! I like it! A LOT

Monika Reeck said...

I guess I lost my comment if it is double just deleted dear Jo...
I wrote: woooww Jo
Totally loooove the combo of red green white and kraft paper
and no doubt you love this adorable stamp
I love your stitching too
great DT card my friend
and soo happy being on the same team with you (bling-bling my eyes :) )
Did I told you the envelope was coming
and I loovee all the stamping images inside
will start to colored it after my vacation finish
now I and family still in Croatia (Porec)
Hugs
Monika

Donna said...

Beautiful card, like that white embossing and the bold coloring on the flowers and your stitching is a great frame for your beautiful design! Donna T. HOC DT

Donna Nuce said...

Hi Dotty! I love the craft on white with the pop of color! Very pretty feminine card! Have a great day!
Donna N
HOC DT

Toni said...

Definitely fem and homespun. Love it!

PL Keenor said...

That's a lovely card with a lovely message.

Dawn T said...

a simply gorgeous card Jo. Love the bright red flowers. Great stitching as well.

Anonymous said...

Your card is gorgeous Jo ! Love the white stamping... Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine

StephC said...

Lovely card! I love the white on kraft, and the flowers are so pretty. Well done!
StephC
HOC Teamie

Tammy said...

Gorgeous card Dotty Jo! I love the white embossing on the kraft cs, fabulous stitching too!
Hugs, Tammy

Lynne in NI said...

Those flowers are fab ... they look amazing in white against your kraft BG :)

Lindsey said...

Gorgeous! Love the watercoloring and white embossing on the kraft. You really are trying to make me buy this stamp, aren't you? :D

sue t. said...

I wish I could figure out how to use my wee sewing machine, so I could make a beautiful stitched card like yours!

Barbara Rankin said...

Wow, those colors pop off of that kraft colored card stock, and the stitching around it is one of my favorite techniques. Hugs, Barbara HOC teamie

Toni said...

oh, how I love that stamp set (fab coloring btw!) and you've set it off so beautifully with the stitching!

Toni
HOC DT teamie

Jane Knudsen said...

Beautiful card! And you succeeded - a very feminine look! Beautiful stamps and excellent stitching!! jane hoc teamie

Becca Cruger said...

Jo this is Oh-So-Cool! I can't sew for a stitch without getting some kind of bobbin catastrophe happening or a needle through my finger... so I'm jealous of those who can! LOVE that deep red on the kraft.

Em Louise Fairley said...

This is absolutely beautiful!
Hugs,
Em, HOC teamie

wienerhoneymooners said...

Totally homespun and lovely!!!

Michele K. Henderson said...

Wow! I love the beautiful color combination in your card! The colors are so deep and rich!
Take care!
Michele, HOC teamie

craftysahmiam said...

That white embossed and colored in image is so vibrant against the kraft background; your "messy" stitching is the perfect finishing touch. Heather HOC teamie

Rosmarie said...

These flowers looks really great on the kraft paper, and the stitched framing is the perfect finish!!
Hugs, Rosi HOC teamie