Sunday, March 20, 2011

Cheery Sketch

Time for Waltzingmouse Sketch #39! 


Here is my card:


For the card I used the flowers and stems from WMS PicNic Patterns, and a sentiment from Sewing Box Hugs.  The little banner die, orange buttons, and gingham paper are from A Muse Studio.    The cardstock and aqua buttons are from Papertrey Ink.

I have been practicing for an upcoming blog hop that challenges us to use embroidery floss.  I have always wanted to learn how to make French knots.  I used to cross-stitch long ago and failed when it came to making knots for little eyes, etc.!  Now there is this wonderful thing called "You Tube"...just visit, type in "How to make a French Knot" and I was able to make them in only 2 tries, yay!  So I used embroidery floss in yellow and aqua to make little knots inside of the flowers!


So much fun!

PS...When I linked this up, I noticed that my card must have been inspired by this cutie by Mischief Maker
Jen Cuthbertson!  Jen, were you sending me subliminal messages during my crafty time last night?  ;)
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16 comments:

  1. KaraMarch 20, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    cute! love the colors and the knots:)

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  2. PaulineMarch 20, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Lovely, so bright and cheerful!

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  3. Jen AdcockMarch 20, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    A cheery bit of gorgeousness indeed! French knots are no easy fete, that's for sure. You've got it down now. So sweet! I think I'll need to dust off my embroidery needles too now. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration. Pure sunshine!

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  4. Lynn MercurioMarch 20, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Oh Kelly, this is so wonderful...love the spring flowers! I'm so pleased that you were inspired to play along with the Waltzingmouse Stamps Sketch Challenge this week.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Your card is cheery & fabulous! I love the colorsyou chose. Your French knots are the perfect touch!!

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  6. Deborah FringsMarch 20, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Such a wonderful spring card - love the french knots in your flowers. This is fab!

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  7. Elizabeth Schaffer MirandaMarch 20, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    very cute, love the cute banner and those darling flowers.

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  8. Jean MartinMarch 20, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    This is suuuuper sweet Kelly! LOVE it! So glad you could play with us at WMSC! :)

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  9. Julia AstonMarch 20, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Wonderful french knots on your colorful garden Kelly! love the gingham banner and fun buttons!

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  10. LaurieMarch 21, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Kelly this is absolutley adorable! I love love those gingham banners! So fun!!

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  11. Mona PendletonMarch 22, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Such a darling card Kelly! Love the cute flower garden and the bright color combo! Thanks for playing along with the WMSC :)

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  12. Heather RogersMarch 23, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Very cute! Great job on your French Knots. :)

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  13. Cathy WeberMarch 24, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    How funny, I also learned how to make French knots for my blog hop card using that YouTube video! So much for my unique idea of french knots. LOL This is a great card, can't wait to see your Blog Hop card.

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  14. Jen CuthbertsonMarch 25, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    I love this card - brilliant! And, I love your knots!! I have a much weaker attempt that you'll be seeing tomorrow, lol. Great card and thank you so much for playing along with us at WMSC!

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  15. PamelaMarch 25, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Using the floss for knots is so perfect! I've enjoyed my visit with you. Love the creativity! I'm following you to keep up with it all.

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  16. SavitriMarch 26, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Adorable!! The banners are too too cute!

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