A new Allsorts Challenge begins today and Christine has chosen the theme of 'Seaside'. As always there is also the option of Anything Goes.
I used a Marianne Design cross stitch die and cut it into a circle using a Memory Box 'Stitched Circles Layers' die. I used a free Marianne Designs cross stitch pattern HERE and used crochet cotton for the stitching. The patterned paper is from a Crafter's Companion 'Nautical Collection' paper pad. I attached the stitched image with foam pads to add some dimension. The sentiment was punched with a Stampin' Up punch and layered on a rectangular mat.
There are two prizes each of two Sentimentally Yours stamps from Grafton Crafts , a well stocked bricks and mortar and online shop offering free p&p on all orders over £15.
I am joining in the following challenges:
Love your cross stitched cards and this one is perfect for the theme with the pretty papers you've used.
ReplyDeleteThe muted tones of your background papers are perfect to showcase the beautifully stitched shell
ReplyDeleteSo nice to have some different inspiration for our themes Liz, so nicely done in the sift colours.
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Beautiful cross stitched card Liz, very effective and really showcases the effort put into making a card xx
ReplyDeleteGreat cross-stitched card for the Allsorts' theme.
ReplyDeleteHappy Summer Solstice! x
So different and jet so beacjy! Great to combine with the emboirdered seashel! Enjoy the weekend!
ReplyDeleteA lovely card Liz and very neat stitching!
ReplyDeleteAlways love a cross stitch card and this one looks great!
ReplyDeleteHelen x
Beautiful cross stitch Liz and those background papers are perfect! Thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful card Liz, love the cross stitched shell and perfectly matched papers xx
ReplyDeleteI love the oyster/scallop shell cross stitch in the die cut circle Liz, and the papers with the seashells and other nautical images, and the woodgrain below with the lovely rope border and stamped sentiment complement it perfectly...a beautiful summery card. x
ReplyDeleteThe cross-stitched shell is such a beautiful touch! It really adds texture to the card—so creative and coastal.
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