I made a bow with some gorgeous suede May Arts ribbon I have in my stash. My new trick: sanding the edges of the patterned paper for a distressed look. Like all my other phases, this too shall pass... please bear with me. LOL I curled up the edges of the patterned paper and the pumpkin panel to add a bit more grunge. I'm pretty sure that's a rule with Farmhouse paper. It shouldn't be pristine, right? *wink*
I had a lot of fun coloring it! :) The grass was drawn in with Prismacolor Pencils and the image itself was colored with Copic markers. As I do with all stitched circles, I took it one stitch at a time using the knob on the side of the machine. It's slow-going, and causes my hand to cramp, but MAN I love how it looks. I just work through the pain. LOL
Here are the details about the upcoming release on October 4 at 10 PM EST:
- The MFT release is on October 4 at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM EST here in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available October 4 at 10 PM EST.
- The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month.
- If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim's blog NOW! Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of 2 $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.
Oh wow! I love how you colored this. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeletegorgeous card Jody
ReplyDeletelol - I have TRIED to do it that way Jody but my hand hurt so much I gave up. You are much more dedicated than I am!
ReplyDeleteThank you for torturing yourself for us. It turned out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteReally wonderful fall feel! That stitching on your circle is impressive!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful, Jody! Your stitching is amazing!!! :) (Do you use the Janome Sew Mini or your regular-size sewing machine?)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing,
Jennifer
partridgelu at yahoo dot com
I love the distressed look and your stitching is so neat....well worth the effort!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card, Jody!! Love the pumpkin image, and I love how perfect your sewing is on the circle piece. Wish I can do that ;)
ReplyDeleteFabulous fall card! Love the image and coloring. And oh, that ruler background, the impecable stitching ... the paper behind the pumpkin looks like a quilt! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous coloring job on the pumpkin - it really pops.
ReplyDeleteYou CRACK ME UP JODY!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI appreciate all the effort you give to us in that OCD type of stitching... it DOES look FABULOUS!!!!!!
thanks for enduring the pain for us.....THIS is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIt's well worth the effort! Gorgeous, as always!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card!! I love your coloring, distressing and sewing. You're right, that dp is perfect!!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Jody!! I love the grass done with your pencils! And the "hand-stitching" using the wheel on your machine whilst painful turned out GORGEOUS!!
ReplyDeleteCrafty Hugs!
Meredith
GORGEOUS CARD I love fall and not just because my birthday is in October, Thanks for sharing your beautiful card
ReplyDeletewow, that is so beautiful, love the dp you used with the new images
ReplyDeletelove it! simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnne
Really lovely card. Adore what you did with your pumpkinn
ReplyDeleteLove the stitching - worth every cramp not to mention the distressing : )
ReplyDeleteBe still my heart it is the pitter pattering and won't stop..
ReplyDeleteGreat card love it....
Gorgeous Jody! I love the distressing and your grass. And I'm in awe of your patience - your circle stitching is sure worth it though!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Love it!
ReplyDeletePositively gorgeous, Jody! You coloring is perfect!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Your stitching looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteWell your pain n perseverance is well appreciated, your card is beautiful. You are super.
ReplyDeleteI must confess I was laughing when I read how you got your stitches so perfect. As a sewer I know how hard it is to maneuver something as stiff as card stock in a sewing machine. I too have a hard time. You did good girlfriend.
TFS.
Love the stitching. Well worth the effort :)
ReplyDeleteExcellant job on your coloring. It is sooooooooo professional!
ReplyDeleteI've always loved the creativity you put in your card creations. Thanks for being such an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Jody! Love those papers!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love how you colored this!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteStunning Jody!!!! Love the white space you left when colouring!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a fab card, love the coloring, the layers, the ribbon, awesome!
ReplyDeletewow!! beautious card!! love that pumpkin!!
ReplyDeletejennik
This card is just amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the coloring on your pumpkin!!
ReplyDeleteLove the card and the paper is wonderful. I'm going to have to look for it. :D
ReplyDeleteYour card is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous card! beautiful stitching and all!
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo gorgeous - no wonder I "fall in love" with fall every year! Stitching adds such a wonderful detail on everything, so good of you to work through the pain (only hope the receipant truly is worthy).
ReplyDeleteso gorgeous! i have to have this lovely set. your circle stitching is over the top amazing! love these pretty fall papers!
ReplyDeleteTotally AMAZING!!! LOVE these papers with this set and yes, that pumpkin is FABULOUS!
ReplyDeletelove the fall feel of this card !
ReplyDeleteColors make it look so real. Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteWow, Love your coloring job. This card is outstanding -- Love it!
ReplyDeleteStunning!! Your coloring and stitching are perfection! Love those papers!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fall card Jody - your stitching is sheer perfection.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card.
ReplyDeletewhat a perfect autumn card!!! LOVE the coloring!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fall card! Papers are perfect with that image!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Jody! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteSo amazing! I LOVE this pumpkin what a beautiful orange!
ReplyDeleteXoXo,
Katie
I love how it turned out too!!! I could never sew a circle!
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