My hubby and I are home from a lovely week in the Shropshire countryside with five other couples. We first started having an annual holiday together in 1990 and this holiday was postponed from 2020 and then again in 2021. We were there for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend and we decorated our accommodation (a self-catering barn conversion) with lots of bunting and flags. I made this card just before we went, but ran out of time to post a photo on my blog.
The background was embossed with a Lisa Horton's 'Padded Quilt' embossing folder. I used a Marianne Designs cross-stitch die and cut into a circle with a Memory Box 'Stitched Circle Layers' die. The purple mat is a Memory Box 'Stitched Scalloped Circle' die cut. I found a few crown cross-stitch patterns online and I designed this one using several difference examples. The cross-stitching was done with crochet cotton. I typed the words on the computer, printed it in grey and added two clear gems for some sparkle.
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WOW! I love the perfectly stitched crown for the Queen's celebration!!! And the background embossing is so pretty as well! Very nice addition to our gallery! Thank you for joining us this week at Tic Tac Toe!
ReplyDeleteYour Jubilee card is beautiful Liz..pleased you managed to go on holiday
ReplyDeleteAnne
That's beautiful Liz, a perfect card to commemorate such a special occasion. Glad you had a good holiday with your friends.
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Love what you do with these cross stitch dies - great card
ReplyDeleteA beautiful stitched card to commemorate the jubilee Liz
ReplyDeleteSo perfect for this occaision! And you probebly know that I do love the crosstich on a card! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteVery nice card thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is superb. So pretty and so perfectly done. Thanks for sharing with us at Double "D" Challenges.
ReplyDeleteAmelia (DT Double "D" Challenges)
Your cross stitch card is just perfect. How exciting that you got to travel with your friends for the Jubilee weekend. So many things had to be postponed for several years so I'm sure you had a great time on this trip.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful stitched card Liz great for the jubilee hugs x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Liz! Love your cross stitching & the embossed background works perfectly. Thanks for joining us at the Alphabet Challenge. Deborah DT
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!! You should share it with us at Can You handle The Pressure challenge too! Thank you for joining our fun at Colorful Options!
ReplyDeleteDiane CO DT {Nellies Nest}
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Thank you, I've linked it up to the challenge. xx
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ReplyDeletewhat a very gorgeous card and a beautiful design too.
Love the embossing folder used and your cross stitch crown is gorgeous.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
This is a really pretty card Liz and I just adore that quilted embossing which makes the perfect background to your cross stitched Jubilee centrepiece with that wonderful crown..love the colours too. Glad you had a great time with your group of friends in Shropshire. x
ReplyDeleteA lovely celebration card for the Jubilee Liz xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Liz! Congrats to your queen!! You made a lovely jubilee card with nice cross stitching.
ReplyDeleteLia xx (also with my CYHTP DT hat on!)
Oh Liz, this is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! You are so creative! Thanks so much for playing in our challenge at Can You Handle The Pressure … we appreciate your support and hope to see you again next challenge!
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Oh Liz, this is a fabulous card to honor your Queen! She is impressive and I am in awe of her. Glad you were able to go on your trip with the other couples and glad you were able to enjoy some Jubilee festivities. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely effect. Thank you for taking part in the 'We Love to Create Challenge', Gabrielle Polkadoodles DT.
ReplyDeleteFabulous celebration card Liz! Janice x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tribute to the queen.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card showcasing your great stitching.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Hapoy Little Stampers Anything Goes with Dies challenge blog.
Happy crafting!
Catherine x DT