Saturday, May 2, 2009

SFYTT and Papertrey Spring Inspiration

It was a wonderful day at my house. We went to the park (mid 60s and sunny), got a new bed (upgrade to King size WooHOO!), and then went for pictures (we are a bit late on the 1 year old photos of Jack, but we got them done). So tonight I was thinking of Spring and the Papertrey Spring Fling Challenge. I loved the quilt that Pine selected and thought the paper from the Everyday Blessing collection worked perfectly with the theme and my day. Then when I saw the layout the Jen had at SFYTT it all came together.

I sewed a lot on this card. I always feel very inspired by the vintage designs that Kelly Lunceford produces, so I tried to channel her a bit. Sewing on cards is not difficult (for those who have never attempted it) and I am always amzed at how it kicks my cards up a notch. I loved the pairing of the coffee cup from Warm Happiness with the sentiment from a Hero Arts set, it really brought home how wonderful today had been. Remember to find joy everyday!
Supplies:
Cardstock: Archiver's
Pattered Paper: Papertrey Ink
Ink: Stampin Up (Baja Breeze, Sahara Sand)
Stamps: Warm Happiness (Papertrey Ink), sentiments (Hero Arts)
Ribbon: American Crafts
Other: Thread

10 comments:

Terri Trotter Earley said...

Love all of your stiching and use of dsp. Super job on the spring fling challenge.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Helen F. said...

Great stitching on your card, it really adds to the vintage look of your pretty card. I must try it sometime ~ after I dust off the sewing machine, that is ;o)

Chriss Blagrave said...

Beautiful card! Love your colours, stitching, ribbon treatment, everything!

~amy~ said...

FAB job...lovin' all the stitching!

Julia Aston said...

Love the DP's you used and the great mug - super stitching on this too!

Tiffany Heilman said...

Love that paper; it is so you! It is perfect for the hand stitching.

I also wanted to let you know that I am giving you the Lemonade Stand award for being wonderful blogger friend. I love your card. I couldn't even come up with something. The award is on my blog: http://paperandstamps.blogspot.com/2009/05/awards-and-recognition.html

Scrapping Julie said...

this is gorgeous. i never would have thought about pairing this set with this paper!

Anonymous said...

What is not to love about this! Great colors, love the double ribbon and stiching! If I were to receive this in the mail it would make me so happy!

Dana Gustafson said...

Love your card! THe colors and the image/sentiment are a perfect pair and your stitching is divine. I *need* to find a spot I can leave my sewing machine out on. I want to do this!

Amy said...

Great job with the vintage look!