Well, I thought I would have to go the faux route and pulled out some DCWV rub-on stitches that I had in my stash.
I am not sure that I really like how the card turned out. I think the black stitching is too dark but I was afraid that the white wouldn't show up very well.
The card base is a 6X6 piece of black Core'dinations cardstock (love Core'dinations cardstock even if I don't sand it, tear it or distress it...it is still fabulous). I used some new patterned paper, Boule de Neige Collection, from Harmonie and matted it on some green Core'dinations cardstock and applied the stitching rub-ons around the edges.
I stamped Willow with Lantern on Georgia Pacific paper with my Memento Tuxedo Black ink and coloured her in with my Copics markers. Then I added a few highlights with some white acrylic paint and added some sparkle with my Sakura stardust pen. Then I cut around the image leaving a small border. I also, stamped Winter Night from Rosewood stamps on Georgia Pacific paper with Archival Brilliance Black Graphite ink and added some Crystal Stickles. I matted the Winter Night image with some salmon pink Core'dinations cardstock and tied some coordinating Harmonie Ribbon around it.
I used my new Imaginisce "Snag'em" stamp set called "Believe". I stamped the sentiment "Believe" on a scrap of Georgia Pacific paper with black Staz-on ink. Gotta love these cute stamps I have picked up a few of the different Christmas/Winter sets and for $1.50, ya just can't go wrong! Then, I added a little more Crystal Stickles here and there and decided to put a few of my new small pink BellaBaubles in the centre of the snowflakes on the pp.
This card is starting to grow on me but I"m still not too keen on the faux stitching. Thinkin' I need to get hubby to show me how to work the sewing machine, smile!!!
Thanks for stopping by and havin' a wee look-see!!!
18 comments:
Tara your card is beautiful. love everything about it. hugs Rachxx
wow your card is sumptuous:) and all your other creations:)
So I will put your blog in my favourite:)
Clotilde
Oh my goodness, Tara, this card is absolutley beautiful!!
Awww this is gorgeous!
Love all about it!!
Hugs from Maya :)
Great card, Tara! love the papers and colours you have used. All the details are great too. Love also your colouring.
I love your idea!
Hugs, Mumur
Tara this is a fabulous card, love the colours and the black and white image as background, beautiful
Thanks for joining us this week
Hugs Jacqui x
I LOVE it!
Very pretty-love the black and whit backgroud stamp-very stunning. :O)
I love how this card turned out!! Absolutley Beautiful!!..I love the colors, coloring, scene in the background..bling...and on and on...Totally Amazing!!..Hugs, Ila
Wow Tara this card is amazing ,so gorgeous ,Dawnxx
This is just breathe taking dear. I so love your paper and your coloring. Thanks for joining us this week
Beautiful card!! Love that background stamp ~ looks fab with this image!! Your colors and coloring are fantastic!! Very pretty :)Kathy
Such a beautiful card. I love the background image, and you have coloured your WOJ beautifully.
Cathy xx
Sensational card Tara...love the background image and your colouring is awesome!
Hugs
Carole L-)
Fabulous!!! So very pretty.
A beautiful card!! The black stitching makes a perfect frame for it ♥ ♥
I love this card, I love your blog, I am bummed I missed your blog candy!!! You have a great blog and wonderful creations! I loved your girlfriend card and the Christmas WOJ card is so elegant. Keep creating, can't wait to see what you come up with next!!!
Leslie
Rosewood seems to be one of my faves lately for scenery. I love your card, it is so elegant.
OH.....Tara, your card is stunning!!!!!
I love your creation.
Great scene!!!
Hugs from France
Mumur
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