Ooooh! I've looked forward to these - the Tatty Teddy range from Docrafts :-) Went to a faaaaab demo on Sunday and went over my budget despite a special 20% off.....
The image and papers are both from the Tatty Teddy range - so cute! I used the dark grey Tatty Teddy ink to stamp with but he blurred a bit when I coloured him. Not sure if it's the ink or the paper I've used - I'll have to experiment.....
I used some silver flowers and pink sequins that I've had since I first started crafting about six(?!?) years ago in the corners and added a few pearls to the centres. Now I'm usually a fan of faux stitching (and you can still see some of that on the corners and the sentiment tag....) but I've been admiring Amanda's hand-stitching for aaaages and really thought I'd better give it a try..... Don't laugh - it's a bit wonky....
I used my usual leafy lace border punch at the corners and added some ribbon that comes from around the card blanks I always used to use - Anita's, I think they are.... I added some blue gems from last year's blue papermania capsule collection and then stamped a Tatty Teddy sentiment onto a tag with some more ribbon stapled in place. More faux stitching, some glitter glue and a doodled border in white gel pen....
Challenges:
PaperPlay - Show us your style
Secret Crafter - Dust off your stash
Sketch 'n' stash - Fab sketch
I'd better link these up - I've only got 20mins before the paperplay challenge closes - eeek! Then I'll be updating my allotment blog again - if you fancy, you can pop over and have a giggle at the things I've been trying to build for my veggies :-)
Love 'n' hugs,
14 comments:
Aww, these little teddies are so cute, worth the extra spend!
Liz x
Hi Mel, this is a very cute card. Love the gorgeous image and yummy papers. Fab stitching, I have tried it too but not a patch on yours so binned it. Thank you for all the lovely comments you've left me hun.
Donna x
Adorable! Love your stitching and the pretty colours you've used :o) Lisa x
Great card Mel, I love all the layers & of course the teddy is so cute. Your stitching looks fine, I wish I had the patience to do that!
Sally x
Hi Donna!
I love Tatty ted too and have the whole collection...could'nt resist either! :)
Love your handstitching, it really sets the image off and its nice to know my cards are of some inspiration and thanks so much for giving me a shout out on your blog... now you need to have a go at zig zag stitches ;) xx
Aww hun this is absolutely gorgeous, the image is adorable and I love the colours.
Thanks so much or all the lovely comments you've left me Mel, and aplogies for being a bad blogger and not popping over much lately, I've restarted my shoulder rehab treatment and the pain is hell :(
I nearly forgot to say thanks for joining us at Paper Play for our "show us your style" challenge
hugs Mandy xx
Aww, how sweet this is! I love the combination of silver and grey, it looks very chic. Must try it meself!
luv, Mags x
gorgeous card mel.the tatty ted is so sweet and i love your pretty papers and fabulous stitching ;D
xx coops xx
Such a gorgeous card, luv the pretty papers
Thanks for joining us at S N S this week ...good luck!
xx Lizzy xx :)
wow gorgeous creation thank you for sharing with us at the SCSC
Hugs Kate xx
Thanks for joining our "Dust off your stash" challenge on SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE :)
Hugs Jane x
Awww...so sweet!
Thanks for dusting off you stash with us at the Secret Crafter this week!
Helen x
So gorgeous Mel. The sweet colours are perfect for Tatty! I could eat this card xx Jenny xx
Fab card - such a cute image and I love your papers and layering!! Thanks for joining us at Sketch N Stash this time around, Juliexx
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