Tuesday, 11 August 2009

Distressed Stitching!

Hey!

Well finally unpacked and getting back to reality now (well, reality for me is I still have 4 weeks off work ;D)

Now I've been itching to get back into crafting but my mojo is AWOL - maybe I left it in Abersoch? Or maybe I just need to surf a little more around Blogland to kick it into gear....

Nevertheless I've already been required to make a card for Chris' parents to thank them for a lovely holiday. If I'd have been organised I'd have already made one before we left for the sea-side and presented them with it at the end, but me being me I leave it until the last minute LOL!

So no mojo, no idea what to do, I just got stuck in and created this:
I know it's not special and there's no button in sight but seeing as this is going to be posted a la Royal Mail I kinda like to keep it flat if possible and to deter a trip to the post office - I tell ya, I'm becoming a regular in my local post office for posting normal sized envelopes that happen to be bulky with buttons!
Now in an effort to add some 'jazz' I attempted to play with my sewing machine - I'm still kinda scared of the thing to be honest! In a bid to hide my awful lines I figured I'd make them intentionally wonky - hence the kinda free-spirited, distressed look! Still needs lots of practise on that darned machine, either that or maybe I should just sell it!

I'm also going to enter this card into the current challenge over on the A Passion For Papertrey Blog which conveniently happens to be to make a Thank You card!

Card Recipe
All PTI Unless Stated
Stamps: Remember
Ink: Memento Black, Ripe Avocado, Fresh Snow
Card: Smokey Shadow, White Stampers Select, Ripe Avocado Bitty Dot Basics, Pure Poppy
Accessories: Pure Poppy Saddle Stitch Ribbon, Sewing Machine, Promarker (Berry Red)


OK that's about all I got on me now - I'm off to cook tea for Chris and myself after his long hard day at work! Spaghetti and Meatballs is on the menu - yummy!

Catch ya later!
Aimes
x

21 comments:

  1. Liar, liar pants on fire - you are such a lair Amy (you know I mean business when I call you that). THIS CARD IS AMAZING - and I am not just saying it. I love the rustic stitching, the layout, the contrast between the stunning green and red looks brilliant.

    Enjoy you spaghetti( you now I had to copy and paste that word - my head is in the shed lol!)

    Emma x

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  2. Whaddya mean 'no mojo'?? Blimmin' fabby card if you ask me!!
    Love the wibbly wobbly stitching, and the colour combo - just scrumptious!
    Love, Alison

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  3. Love your card Amy, great colours and I love the stitching you have done, looks fab!

    Hugs
    Vicki x

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  4. I love the stitching on it! It's funky and fun! See..this is why I like stitching on cards...you don't have to be perfect at it!

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  5. Hi Aimes,
    Now i experienced the same thing last week - although i think your mojo is just teasing you as this card is fab.
    thanks so much for the lovely comments over at my place about my plaques - yes i hand write them all myself [I've had lots of practice.]
    Take Care Hun - Ju xx

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  6. Love this card Aimes, your mojo was definitely there :) Love the colour combo and the stitching!

    Have a good day tomorrow.

    Alex x

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  7. I think you're paranoid Aimes - it's gorgeous!!

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  8. Great card - I think your mojo has returned! Love the stitching - it gives a rustic look :)

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  9. What are you talking about?! No mojo? This card is FAB! I love the colors and the stitching!

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  10. and thats a card with no mojo? oh my word! if i created soemthing that gorgeous with no mojo....! i dont know, what ya like? its gorgeous! i love it and the stitching, the colours, its yum!
    take care
    Nicki
    x

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  11. What do you mean the mojo is AWOL! This is fab! I love the red and green colours together and I love the stitching and shape around the Gorgeous flower!
    Hugs,
    Karen xx

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  12. Love it, love it, love it

    Can't say anything more ....

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  13. Well I think your stitching is great, wonky is far more interesting than straight!;)
    I love the colours, that green is gorgeous. I'm sure your inlaws(?) will be thrilled when they recieve this, Love Jane xx

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  14. This card is wonderful. I love the stitching. I feel the same way you do about my sewing machine, but YOU shouldn't be afraid. It looks great!

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  15. Wow - I think this card is stunning (what are you going on about - missing MOJO?)
    The stitching is just perfect (lol - just remembering our chat)
    Definately a big thumbs up here :)
    Hugs
    Steph xxx

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  16. This is SEW fabulous, Amy!!! Love the distress stitching, colors, and patterns!!! Terrific card!!!

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  17. Love the colours and stitching...I can understand your postal dilemma! I use the clear envelopes from SU for my bulky ones (most of them!) LOL Thanks for visiting my blog and for the kind words :)

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  18. Oh Amy, this card is so brilliant. Love everything abput it, it´s perfect. :D

    Hugs, Tina

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  19. I adore this card, Amy. I love the faux-stitching especially
    Kx

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  20. Well since I don't you I won't be calling you liar :-) , but scheeze, no mojo! Really!?! I think this one is stunning. LOVE the vibrant colors and that stitching. It's one fab card.

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  21. What - no mojo! Well I think its a fab card - love the colours and the stitching looks absolutely great!

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