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Saturday, 16 April 2011

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Stitching

This week it's Beate's turn to set the theme of the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge, and she has chosen:

'Stitching'
(Real or faux)

Faux stitching is something I love to do on my cards, especially if I've distressed the edges of the papers, as I always thinks it makes them look kind of like fabric. I use a CutterBee Bug to pierce holes in the papers to make the stitching look more realistic, before drawing on the stitches with a white gel pen. The image I've used on this card is called 'Amelie Bunnykins' by Toodles & Binks, which I coloured using watercolour pencils, then cut out using my circle and scalloped circle Nesties (available here at the Secret Crafter). The papers and tag are all from the 'Hippity Hoppity' scrapbook pad by We R Memory Keepers.


I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:
For more inspiration from my lovely DT buddies, please visit the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge.


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25 comments:

  1. downrightcrafty16 April 2011 at 09:16

    love the distressed edging with the stitching it really gives it the worn look that I adore
    have a great weekend
    Kate x

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  2. Curly16 April 2011 at 09:39

    Isn't this the Happiest Bunny you ever did see, I love how you do your distressing I can never get mine that perfect,

    have a lovely Saturday,
    Hugs Bridget :0) x

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  3. Squirrel x16 April 2011 at 09:55

    Hunny, you are the queen of distressing! This is fab, love your faux stitching and the little bunny is so adorable. Gorgeous. Sxx

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  4. Wendy16 April 2011 at 10:59

    Love this card, that image is so cute. Love the distressed look with the stitching. Hugs, Wendy x

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  5. Jane (Carroll's Creations)16 April 2011 at 11:28

    Very cute - your distressing works so well

    Hugs Jane x

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  6. Kathy16 April 2011 at 15:15

    Cute card! Thanks for joining in with The Daring Cardmakers' "Spring Fling" challenge this week

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  7. Vicky16 April 2011 at 15:58

    Such a cutie Helen and fun colours too hun...I love it!

    have a lovely weekend..hugs Vicky xx

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  8. Riet16 April 2011 at 16:38

    So gorgeous card Helen,I love the image and your papers.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  9. jennie'g'16 April 2011 at 18:13

    this is soo gorgeous just got into stitching myself love how you have done yours jenniexx

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  10. heidy16 April 2011 at 19:41

    What a lovely easter card,love the faux stitching!
    Thanks for joining fab'n'funky this week
    Heidy

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  11. McCrafty's Cards16 April 2011 at 19:52

    Gorgeous card, Thank you for joining in with us this week at C.R.A.F.T Challenge, good luck.
    Kevin xx

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  12. Andie's Space16 April 2011 at 23:07

    Hi Helen,
    This lil' bunny is too cute! The whole card is just perfect for Spring/Easter. I love the gorgeous colours & the faux stitching is fab. Have a great weekend.
    Big Hugs,
    Andie xx

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  13. Rony17 April 2011 at 07:59

    This is so cute!I love it!

    Thanks for joining us on The Crazy Challenge this week!

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  14. Lynda17 April 2011 at 11:04

    A lovely card and that image is so cute - thanks for joining in with Daring Cardmakers.

    Lynda xxx

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  15. NGCARDS17 April 2011 at 12:44

    A gorgeous Easter Project hun! Thanks for joining in with our Easter Challenge over at Creative Wednesday's Inspirations Challenge Blog! xxx

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  16. deesdesigns17 April 2011 at 17:37

    Lovely Easter card - love the image! Just perfect for our "Spot On" challenge this week at My Time To Craft".

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  17. WeirdCat17 April 2011 at 19:38

    Very pretty, lovely papers, thank you for joining us at The Crazy Challenge this week
    Ruth x

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  18. sharon17 April 2011 at 20:44

    What a fabulous Easter card. Thanks for sharing it at CRAFT challenge. Sharon x

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  19. Aunty Sue17 April 2011 at 21:29

    lovely easter card and thanks for sharing with Creative inspirations wednesday challenge blog

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  20. Ginny18 April 2011 at 03:02

    gorgeous, thanks for joining us at FnF :)

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  21. Zuzana Obert18 April 2011 at 09:54

    Sweet card Helen! Thank you for playing along with DCM.

    Zuzana x x

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  22. Lesley19 April 2011 at 10:12

    Cute card, I love the colours and the bunny! Thanks for taking part in the MTTC challenge xx

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  23. Helen Dooley20 April 2011 at 15:46

    LOVE THIS!!! way too adorable! Thanks for playing along on For Fun.

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  24. Dragonlady21 April 2011 at 09:22

    Hi Helen

    So love your stitching (as you know!), great card. Thanks for playing at DCD.

    Hugs from Ali & the Dream Team

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  25. Evgenia Petzer22 April 2011 at 21:01

    I really love your card! love those pastel colors! Thank you for playing with us at Die Cut Dreams! Warm wishes from South Africa!

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Thanks for taking the time to look and comment on my cards! Helen x