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Nov 21, 2008

A Stitched Holiday

My 1st Post - Unity Hop Hop Hangover is just below! :)

It's another 2 post day! I wanted to share the fun challenge we had this week over at Emma's Paperie - Holiday Stitches. I love adding sewing to my projects although I do not do it as often as I'd like since my sewing machine needs to be pulled out and put away each time.

When Cindy challenged us to add some stitches to our holiday projects I decided to try a little hand sewing. I used Celebrate Baby Clear Stamps by Melissa Frances to make a card which includes a "Baby's First Christmas" ornament that's easily removed and hung on the tree.

I started by making the ornament usingthe largest scalloped circle Nesetabilities to cut a piece of cream felt and a piece of off white paper to give it some stability. I also used some pretty holiday dp from My Mind's Eye and cut out a smaller circle with the Nestabilities for the front side. I stamped the little trees with green ink on cream felt (I actually stamped them several times to get the depth of color I needed) and then did some small running stitched around the inside of the trees - it was easier to sew before cutting them out - guess how I know that?! ;) After adding the trees to the stamped and cut-out onesie I added little french knots "stars" to the tops of the trees - love those!

Once I put the pieces together I did another stitch all around the edge of the circle using the same green embroidery floss. Just for fun I added some pretty Melissa Frances Pop Out Glitter White Hearts and Animal Crackers Jack Epoxy Shapes by Making Memories.

After that was done I decided to make a coordinating card and ended up using some Basic Grey Small Magnetic Snaps to attach the ornament to the card (both sides of the magnets are hidden behind the dp). I added a bit of stitching to one edge of the card to stay with the theme.

If you'd like to see a few more pictures, including a picture of the back of the ornament where it says "Baby's First Christmas", head over to Emma's Paperie Blog!! You can also ooooohhhh and aaaahhh over the fabulous projects by the Design Team - you will be amazed!!

21 comments:

  1. Julie, this is PRECIOUS!!! What a fabulous design and my gosh, you must have the patience of a saint to do those little stitches and French knots!

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  2. Oh Julie...how very sweet and adorable this card is. Those tiny little trees are just the most precious thing. What a wonderful creative work of art you have shared. Thanks!

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  3. What a cute card Julie! Love the little trees on the onesie... and the great lay-out.. TFS!

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  4. Jules...this is just ADORABLE!!! I love the tiny trees on the onesie, and everything else!! Fabulous job!

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  5. This is so precious! What great details and I love the My Mind's Eye paper too!

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  6. Oh for cute's sake Julie... I have to have this, let me know if you're ever selling it. Those wee trees on a onesie...och!!

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  7. Ever so precious!!! Love all the textures and the dt paper is just adorable!

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  8. Your Christmas onsie is just adorable, Julie!! I love all of your wonderful details on this!!

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  9. Oh Julie! That's incredibly beautiful! and so sweet.

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  10. Ooooh! Aaaaahhhh! I love the ornament. What a fabulous way to incorporate stitching. Those little tress are just adorable. My nephew is celebrating his first Christmas this year, so I just might have to CASE this one!

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  11. This is so cute, Julie!! I love that ornament with all the stitching and texture and what a great way to present it on a card!

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  12. Julie, this is breathtakingly lovely! You certainly met and exceeded the challenge!

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  13. Hi Julie - awarded you an awardy thingy - hope that's ok!

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  14. this is super cute!! i so want to try sewing on my crads...just don't have the space to set up my machine...maybe on the DR table and then i could give up cooking...hhmmmmm...[insert lightbulb here]

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  15. WOW! What a fabulous baby card and the stitches are so perfect! Love all the amazing details, colours and ribbons! Gorgeous creation!

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  16. Oh my goodness, is this just the cutest thing EVER! I totally love it!

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