The August Rudolph Days Challenge begins today and run until the end of the month. On a recent holiday, I took some cross stitch die cuts to stitch and this is one I've made into a card.
I used a set of Marianne Designs 'Cross Stitch Tree' dies and cross stitched the tree with crochet cotton. The background is embossed with a Crafter's Companion 'Snowflakes' embossing folder. I added a strip of ribbon across the bottom, used SU punches to cut out the sentiment and scalloped mat and raised up the sentiment on foam pads. A tiny gold gem in the middle of the star finished off my card. All the white card was snippets, so I'll be sharing this card over in the Playground.
I am joining in the following challenges with this card:
My second card is a fairly CAS one.
I stamped the Woodware 'Tall Deco Vase' image with Memento 'Tuxedo Black and coloured it with Promarkers. I stamped the sentiment and layered the image on a red mat. I used the set of stamps for the first time, so I'll be sharing my card over in the NBUS Challenge.
I am joining in the following Challenge with this card.
A gorgeous cross stitch Christmas card in traditional colours, the woodware stamped card is stunning
ReplyDeleteA lovely neat and CAS Christmas card. I love the CRM roses - my fave - I have a different version of this vase stamp but not used it yet! Thanks for taking part at Allsorts challenge.
ReplyDeleteoops - missed that you linked to us at We Love Stamping too! Thanks for entering.
ReplyDeleteTwo really pretty red based designs Liz, and the cross stitched tree looks great in red and green, and the background snowflake embossing goes perfectly..love the snowflake ribbon too, and your slimline card with the pretty roses in the tall vase has that Mackintosh feel about it and is beautifully coloured and has a crisp clean look. x
ReplyDeleteYour stitched cards are always great and the tall rose card is really elegant
ReplyDeleteThe cross stitch card is scrumptious. That tree is awesome, Liz. I also love the tall vase of flowers and the frame around it. Two great cards.
ReplyDeleteBoth lovely makes, Liz. As a fan of all things "art deco" I am loving your second make
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Kathyk
Two fabulous cards and your stitched tree looks amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteYour Art Deco card is so elegant Liz, thanks so much for sharing with us at We Love Stamping!
DeleteBoth your cards are lovely Liz...your cross stitch Christmas tree is lovely and love your CAS art deco card
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Both cards are FAB, but the pretty embossed background with the cross-stitched tree you've entered as homework to the Snippets Playground is SUPERB. Time for a cocktail after all that hard work methinks?!!! X
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards Liz.
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Two marvelous cards, Liz. I always admire fine stitching skills (which I have never mastered). Love the graphic roses. Thank you so much for joining the challenge at Allsorts.
ReplyDeleteBoth fabulous cards.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing at Allsorts and at We Love Stamping Challenges.
Gorgeous cards Liz, your needlework skills are fab, the Christmas tree looks wonderful.
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Two real stunners Liz, the cross stitch Christmas card is beautifully crafted and the Mackintosh Rose so striking in red. Many thanks for sharing and joining us at Allsorts and We Love Stamping challenges.
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Two super cards Liz, lovely stitching on the first one and a beautiful image on th second.
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Two super makes Liz!
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards Liz. Thanks for reminding me that I bought some cross stitch dies too, I totally forgot it. Love the gorgeous Christmas card you've made with it. Also love this Art Déco stamp with the vase and roses. Beautifully coloured and a lovely CAS design. Thanks so much for sharing and for playing along at ATSM.
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Your cards are wonderful and I love that cross stitch Christmas Tree it's gorgeous and as usual you have used a wonderful embossing folder too.
A super CAS design as your second card which looks very much like a Renee Mackintosh rose and design.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
These cards are both so pretty! Gosh, I haven't done any cross stitching in years and don't think I've ever done it on a card, but that Christmas tree looks so cute and fun!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love your cards, Liz! The stitched card is wonderful & inspires me to do some stitching! The 2nd card is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAwesome stitching, Liz! Both are gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteA couple of lovely cards - loving the simplicity and colour scheme of the tree card. Thank you for joining us at The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge xx Lynda/Loopyloo DT
ReplyDeleteWOW what a fabby cross stitched tree and thanks for joining Augusts Rudolph Days Challenge Luv Sam x
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards Liz and I love the stitched Christmas tree - such a fabulous idea! The second card look really stylish and artsy too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us at Addicted to Stamps and More.
Two gorgeous cards Liz. I remembered I have several small cross stitched pieces, done on die cut card, somewhere in here to use up! Like you, I did them on holiday.
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Di xxx
This is absolutely beautiful, so in love with your gorgeous stitching! Thank you so much for playing along with us at Time Out!
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