Growing up, I tried many different form of crafting over the years, but the first one that really stuck was counted cross stitch. I had a coworker at my first internship who was heavily into it and gave me a little 101 course so I could give it a try. I first selected a kit of 8 Christmas ornaments stitched on perforated plastic. I couldn't put it down until I was done with all eight and by the end, was totally hooked. I went back to the needlepoint store and decided to select something more substantial for my next project. I remember being really in love with a piece called Camelot Sampler from Teresa Wentzler. I kept going back to it but it was a huge piece with a ton of intricate stitches on it. I asked the store owner if it was too complicated of a project for a beginner and she simply answered, "If you truly love it, you'll get it done." She was right. Although I was stitching every time I had a single free minute, I still ended up putting in 8 months of work on it. Now that I'm a more experienced stitcher, I still can't believe this was the first piece I ever did on fabric.
Since then, stamping and scrapbooking have taken over as my main hobby, but I still pull out a stitching project every time I sit in front of the TV. I guess it's no surprise then that the Stitched Roses set from Waffle Flower immediately caught my attention when it came out. The company has a few cross stitch inspired set, but I decided to go for the flower one (although the cactus one is pretty cute, too). I drew inspiration from a trick Jennifer McGuire shared and added clear embossing on some parts of the flowers and leaves to make the stitches dimensional. I was first planning on handcutting the flowers and adding them to something else, but I decided I really liked them on the white background and to keep the layout simple, so I simply die-cut the whole white panel with a dotted scallop rectangle die , matted it, added a bit of organza ribbon and a few clear sequins.
Inspiration: Naughty or Nice challenge #40 (Anything Goes), Simon Says Stamp Wednesday (Emboss It), ColourQ #257
Supplies
Stamps: Stitched Roses (Waffke Flower)
Cardstock: Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Night of Navy
Ink: Night of Navy, Bermuda Bay, Island Indigo, Melon Mambo, Rose Red, Lucky Limeade
Accessories: Lucky Limeade Organza Ribbon, Dotted Scallop Rectangles Dies (Elizabeth Craft Designs),
Medium White Envelope, Stampin' Dimensionals, Corner Rounder Punch, Clear Sequins,
Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker
Wow, Cindy, this is fabulous! Thanks so much for joining us at Naughty or Nice for our June challenge, Jo x
Posted by: Dotty Jo | June 18, 2017 at 15:56
I think a lot of stampers have done cross stitch! I know it was my main love for many, many years! I am amazed at that Camelot one you did! I think this card is just delightful and it makes me smile! Certainly makes a faster finished product than the real thing, right?!
Posted by: LeAnne | June 18, 2017 at 17:46
Your card is beautiful!! I love it! Great job! Thanks for joining us at Naughty or Nice! Cyndi, DT
Posted by: Oh You Made Me Ink | June 20, 2017 at 01:03
LOL I started with cross stitch too, unfortunately my eyes are going now and I can't do the close up work :(
Gorgeous card, those roses are so pretty. Thanks for playing along at Naughty or Nice :)
Posted by: Lynne in NI | June 20, 2017 at 15:09
This is so very pretty! Perfectly stamped and designed. Thanks for joining us at Naughty or Nice Challenges!
Posted by: Lindsey | June 25, 2017 at 17:36