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February 18, 2014

TOP TIP TUESDAY - STITCHING - FAUX OR REAL CHALLENGE


Its Tuesday and that means its challenge time over at Top Tip Tuesday. This fortnight the theme is 'stitching - faux or real' and there are some fab stitching tips on the main blog!

Our sponsor this fortnight is the adorable 2 Cute Ink and the gorgeous image I used is Monster Balloon



I was a bit daunted about colouring this little fella as he had such a big open space to fill, but as the theme was stitching, I decided to create a patched stitching effect all over him and colour sections! He hopefully looks a bit like he is made from a quilt. I tried to use bright but pastel type colours, making this ideal for a childs card.


I coloured him with my Promarkers and as I have used a variety of colours, this card would be suited to either a boy or girl :)


The Designer Papers are from my stash and the band across the centre and the ribbon tails are made from printed monster DP, that was downloaded from the silhouette store.

I also added faux stitching around all of the monster DP.


I made a little badge tag for the corner and edged it with a promarker.

The tips of the paper ribbon tails are curled to help add a bit of dimension and the monster image is also slightly rounded and raised.

I was really happy with how he turned out in the end and bearing in mind I was worried about colouring him, I actually really enjoyed it :)


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Thank you for popping by, don't forget to share your wonderful stitched creations and to check out the other fab DT projects 

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Challenges entered:
TTCRD - Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz - Inspired by a movie - Monsters Inc.
Creative Knockouts - Spots and Dots
A gem of a challenge - Spots and Stripes
Hiding in My craft Room - DP X 3
Stamplorations - Stamps and Stitches

18 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, Sam, I am still smiling, this card is awesome!! Loving the patchwork fur on that adorable monster! So clever, so cute and so perfect. This has made my day! xx

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  2. Lovely card Samantha! Very colourful monster.
    Thanks for sharing at Creative Knockouts
    Hugs, Ang x

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  3. Love this fun and happy card, such a fun image and a great use of the 3 papers too!! Thanks for joining us at Hiding in my Craft Room
    Cheers Jennie DTM
    Jenscrapstoo

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  4. What a great card! I really love your coloring, the (not too scary!) monster looks very much alive. You could play along at http://stamplorations.blogspot.fi/search/label/monthly%20challenge with your card!

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    1. Thank you for your kind comment Nonni, I will pop over to take a look :) xx

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  5. Such a clever way to colour your monster, it looks brilliant! Thanks for joining us at A Gem of a Challenge xx

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  6. Fab card really like the cute monster image. Thank you for joining us at Charisma Cardz this fortnight for our Inspired by a movie challenge xx

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  7. I absolutely adore this card! The idea to do a 'patch work' pattern on him (her?) is BRILLIANT!! And one that I'll definitely be using at some point...when I can color again. ~insert whimpering sobs here~
    Your coloring is really masterful and you should be very proud of this fantastic card.

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    1. Well I don't think i'm good enough or brave enough for a youtube tutorial lol, but I'm honoured that you asked, as I love all your creations and would be happy to send you a few tips/techniques that I feel have helped me and I will force (yes force!! lol) myself to do you a vid if you still feel you want one after i've told you the tips etc (I think they will be enough) Hugs. P.s. Thanks fo making my day asking this :) xx

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  8. This is the most brilliant, cheerful and fun yet sweet card I've ever seen, Sam!! You've done such a perfect job!! I love how cheerful the colours and suit all gender!! You're really a talented and sweet lady, Sam!
    Want to hug you, LOL.

    Mikha xxx

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  9. This is one cute little monster and fantastic stitching! Thanks for playing with us at STAMPlorations, hopefully we will see you again next time, too. Hugs, Cornelia STAMPlorations-DT

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  10. That's fab!

    Thanks for sharing at Charisma this week.

    Susan

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  11. What a fun little monster. Thanks for joining us at STAMPlorations.

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