I was delighted to be invited to be a Guest Designer for the August NBUS Challenge . I have a huge medium size collection of NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff), things I buy with the good intention of using them straight away, but somehow don't get round to using them. For this card I've used a die that I bought recently and was determined to use it before I packed it away. I bought it in an independent craft store I visit regularly when we are staying in our caravan. I bought a few essentials in the store and when I paid I was given a £5 loyalty voucher. Rather than risk losing the voucher before my next visit I decided to look for something to spend it on and settled on this die, which I've had my eye on for a while. I have a few friends and relatives who enjoy sewing, so I think it will get lots of use. Using the voucher, it only cost me 99p - a bargain! Enough of my waffling..... onto my card.
The die is Sweet Dixie 'Vintage Hand Sewing Machine'. I used a Crafter's Companion 'Sew Lovely - Sashiko' embossing folder for the background. A few button finished off my card.
So why don't you try and reduce your collection of NBUS by making a card and joining in the NBUS Challenge. I'm looking forward to seeing all your fabulous creations.
I am joining in the following challenges:
Wonderful card. Love the design and this Sewing Machine is gorgeous.
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What a lovely card for a sewing enthusiast, I can see why you were attracted to this die and the Sashiko E/F is just right for the background.
ReplyDeleteA fantastic diecut for anyone who loves sew,great layout and embellishments too
ReplyDeleteA super bargain Liz, I love the card design too
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Liz. I love the dies that you bought.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Love the die, money well spent methinks. Love the fold too Liz.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card, Liz! Congrats on your GD feature! It's a pretty die cut!
ReplyDeleteLove that shape with the sewingmachine and the fresh-looking colours! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteHi Liz,
ReplyDeletecongrats on being a gust designer for the Nbus challenge.
I love your design card and the wonderful sewing machine die that was a bargain with that voucher.
The style card is such a lovely one as well and the colours are super.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
I, too, have a huge or rather medium size NBUS stash. Wow, what a great sewing machine. I remember them looking like that but not the hand crank. So smart to use buttons on this card and a great design.
ReplyDeleteThank you for being the NBUS Guest Designer for August, Liz! I appreciate your enthusiasm for using your NBUS and I can see why you wanted to play with this awesome die right away! You've given it center stage on a perfect shape card and the button bling is so fun! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteWhat a great buy...a lovely card ad another unusual fold! x
ReplyDeleteCongrats for your GD, Liz, and that vintage sewing machine has been a great addition to your stash, how lovely it is! Beautiful design too!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the GD! I like your card very much (but I don't like sewing at all, I'm afraid!).
ReplyDeleteLia xx
Congratulations on being GD over at the NBUS Challenge Liz and I love your pretty sewing machine and the background embossing goes beautifully..a great card shape too and the buttons down each side are perfect. x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Liz and congrats on the GD I'm like you I only have a bit of NBUS LOL hugs x
ReplyDeleteA fabulous die, love the fancy shape and what a bargain too!
ReplyDeleteLorraine
Congratulations on your Guest Designer spot, Liz! I LOVE this sewing machine and the fun fold of your card! The buttons are a fantastic embellishment!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your GD spot Liz...lovely card and I like the button embellishments....sadly we've sold our caravan this year...I really do miss it...like you I used to visit craft shops...good choice of die
ReplyDeleteAnne
What a perfect birthday card for someone who does a lot of sewing! I love the embossing folder along with all those cute buttons and the unique fold is great too! Congrats on your GDS!
ReplyDeleteWell done on your Guest Appearance Liz and what a fabulous card. I remember Mum had a black and gold Singer hand machine very similar to that!! xx
ReplyDeletePopped back to say thank you for joining in at the Alphabet challenge with this fabulous card
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, Liz - just love the sewing machine and your button borders!! Congrats on being NBUS guest designer this month!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being the GDT over at NBUS. This die is so beautiful I can see why you bought it and used it straightaway. What a great card design too.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your GD spot at NBUS Liz, what a great find your sewing die was! Love the fancy fold too, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteOh gosh I remember sewing machines like that, in fact it was the type I learnt to sew on at my Granny's. Fab card. Thanks for playing at AAA Birthday, hope to see you join in with future challenges too. Stay safe and keep crafting!
ReplyDeleteHow perfect for the "sew"ers in your life! I love the fancy "fold" too. Thanks for joining in at AAA Birthday
ReplyDeleteCool card! Love the fold and that sewing machine!! Thanks for joining us at Try it on Tuesday! ((HUGS)) Helen
ReplyDeleteLovely card, love the vintage sewing machine and the buttons
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Try It On Tuesday Challenge
Congrats on your guest designer spot at NBUS and thanks so much for your visit to me and lovely comment. I do love that sewing machine die and what a great way to use those buttons. Love the unusual style of your card too. You are obviously a queen of fancy fold cards. they are all brilliant xx
ReplyDeleteThe buttons and die go so well together. I love watching the Sewing Bee with my mum. I couldn't make anything now though. I was in school the last time I made a dress. By the way, I have a medium sized craft stash (when you count mount everest as huge!)Thanks for joining us at The Alphabet Challenge. Love Dawn x
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card for your sewing pals Liz. That's a super die and what a bargain!! Congratulations on being guest designer at NBUS. Vicky x
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