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Saturday, March 26, 2011

Papertrey Blog Hop - Embroidery Floss

Finally, finished a card for a Papertrey Ink Blog Hop but  didn't get it posted in time for the hop.  That's ok...we went to dinner with friends and an awesome Chris Tomlin concert!  The night was warm and beautiful, perfect for an outdoor concert.

The challenge was use embroidery floss on our projects.  My card is pretty simple...I just made little French knots in my flower centers.  My first inclination was to use some of my stash of crocheted flowers I make in the car when we take long road trips but I thought maybe there would be alot of those entered.



The center panel is popped up on dimensionals. The area above and below the image panel were scored on the Scor-Pal and the border is a Martha Stewart punch.

Here's a closer look at the knots.  I added some shadows to my branch and some of the flowers with a T1 Copic marker.

Thanks for stopping by...maybe I'll be on time for the next one!! 

Supplies:
Paper - PTI white, Plum Pudding, Smokey Shadow
Ink - Versafine, Copic marker
Stamps - PTI Simple Little Things, Out on a Limb
Accessories - Scor-Pal, dimensionals, embroidery floss


                                                      
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21 comments:

  1. cards by caraMarch 26, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Beautiful! I tried my hand at French knots too but they don't look nearly as professional as yours!

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  2. Cathy WeberMarch 26, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Charlene, your card is just my style. I love the CAS design, the Royal velvet and white cardstock are very striking. I don't know why I haven't bought that Out on a Limb set, I always love it when people use it.

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  3. jenMarch 26, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Love this! I contemplated french knots too- yours look so pretty as the centers!!!

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  4. InkyfingersMarch 26, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    This is so fresh and pretty. I love it.

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  5. KarenMarch 26, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    I think people stopped leaving comments since it is no longer the 'Challenge' day adn your card was one of the last ones posted, but I love your card. Clean, simple, and sweet - it is beautiful and I can't wait to make a similar card with your beautiful idea!

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  6. Lori WMarch 26, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Your card is simply elegant, thanks for sharing.

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  7. JessieMarch 26, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Great card! Love how you did the flowers!

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  8. MarybethMarch 26, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    What a beautiful card! Wow! I love the knots in the flowers, great card!

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  9. Sue from OregonMarch 27, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    This is gorgeous! I am working on a purple and white card today too!

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  10. GabbyMarch 27, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    Simply beautiful card! Your French knot flowers are so pretty. The scores add extra dimension and it looks great. :)

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  11. Huguenot GirlMarch 27, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Gorgeous - very elegant!

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  12. Karin ÅkesdotterMarch 27, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    WOW!! What a beauty! LOVE your French knots!!
    So PRETTY!

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  13. Call Me Crafty AlMarch 27, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Beautiful! Love the purple and how you added your french knots to the flower centers. TFS!

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  14. RietMarch 27, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    What a wonderful card Charlene.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  15. EvaMarch 27, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    So springy...love the colors.

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  16. scrapn_momof2March 27, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    This is so beautiful. I love ow simple and elegant it is. Gorgeous.

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  17. TigriswillreignMarch 27, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Just beautiful!

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  18. Ohhh SnapMarch 28, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Lovely card, I love the french knots and color combination :D. TFS!

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  19. Monika/BuzsyMarch 29, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    So pretty! Love the purple flowers and the floss. :o)

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  20. Carol's Ink SpotMarch 30, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Oh my! How beautiful your card is! Glad you were able to post it to the blog hop.

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  21. nancyApril 1, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    One week later and I'm still hopping. Glad that I stopped by because your card is exquisite, Charlene. You used a bold color in such an understated way that gives a gracefulness to the design. The French knots add just the perfect touch of texture.

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