Friday, August 29, 2014

 I made this card to enter in the Mark's Famous Papers MFP Sketch With a Twist #113 Challenge, which required the addition of real or faux stitching.  This was right down my ally as sewing is one of my favorite hobbies. I first started "stitching" at about 6 years old when my mother taught me to embroider. I began making embroidered hand towels and pillowcases for my "Hope Chest". (Does anyone today even know what this is?)
Later, at about 10 years old, I started using the sewing machine and Mom enrolled me in Singer Sewing classes.  I loved making all my clothes and continued sewing for myself, my friends, and my children.  This challenge made me feel like I was making clothes again.....
The background square was created using a flower stamp inked with Color Box Petal Inks and enhanced with Copic Sketch pens. The little girl dress is embossed dotted-swiss pattern trimmed with "faux" stitches, vintage lace, ribbon, and appliques from my sewing box!  This was a fun card to create!

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5 comments:

  1. ChristineAugust 29, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    I loved hearing about learning to sew. I wish I could use my machine. It scares me.

    Your card is cute - it reminds me of paper dolls that were available when I was a kid. Thanks so much for sharing with us on MFP's Sketch with a Twist.

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  2. Vickie YAugust 29, 2014 at 10:26 PM

    What a wonderful story and memory! I for one, cannot sew a stitch! Like Christine, my little machine scares me! The dress on your card is adorable! What a sweet card. Thank you for sharing with us at MFP Sketch With a Twist Challenge.

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  3. Pam Tiedtke, or Pammie LouAugust 29, 2014 at 10:41 PM

    What a fun card! The colors make it feel like spring again! Thanks for joining us at Mark's Finest Papers SWAT challenge!

    hugs!
    Pam
    SWAT design team member
    www.pammiesinkypinkies.blogspot.com

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  4. Stampsnob.August 30, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    Really , really cute card ............Lis MFP DT

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  5. Emily ThubbronSeptember 1, 2014 at 11:56 AM

    What a fun card. Looks like a little girl's clothes laid out for school. I love your take on the sketch. Thank you for joining us at MFP's Sketch with a Twist.

    Emily T.
    DT Member

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