Sunday, April 10, 2011

Tuesday Trigger Challenge: A Burst of Blooms

I've been trying to use my Cricut more; I've got an idea list a mile long, but I just haven't had a chance to implement much of it. Then I saw this week's Tuesday Trigger over at Moxie Fab World:


And I knew I had to make this:


 I used the Don Juan Cricut cartridge's "Stitched" option to create my own "sewing card." The initial holes were WAY too small, so I went back over them using a paper piercer and foam mat. After that it was just a matter of stitching up the design (while watching a couple of episodes of How I Met Your Mother). It was a little more time-consuming than the cards I usually make, but I really enjoyed making it - there's just something so relaxing about working with a needle and thread!

Card Supplies:
Ink: Ranger Distress Ink (Antique Linen); Accessories: Cricut / Don Juan cartridge, Cuttlebug / Distressed Stripes embossing folder, corner rounder punch, embroidery floss, foam tape

8 comments:

  1. love your card.
    Your nomad lifestyle sounds fantastic.

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  2. This is so cut!! I did a bit of stitching for a DT project that I submitted a few days ago and yes, time consuming but after it was done, I likey :)

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  3. well worth the time...your card is so very fun & creative!

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  4. This is absolutely gorgeous - I love the colours you chose, and that font is awesome!

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  5. wow...this turned out amazing...love it!!

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  6. Hey Lisa! What a sweet approach to this week's Tuesday Trigger in the Moxie Fab World! Thanks so much for playing along! :)

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  7. This is outstanding! I love the result of all that stitching.

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