SeaGlass Papercrafts: I'm Sew Excited Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

Happy weekend, friends! Before I get to today's card, I just want to apologize for being scarce in blogland lately. My daughter's dance recital is tonight, so this week has been packed with rehearsals, visiting family, and the endless number of tasks that have been populating my to-do list. I hope to get back to creating and commenting soon!

For today, I wanted to share a recent reject for a magazine call that fits the I'm Sew Excited Challenge in the Moxie Fab World. I have been doing a lot more sewing recently, so this trendy theme is one that I'm loving.

I used PTI's Quilter's Sampler to stamp the thread spool repeatedly on kraft cardstock, then cut them out. I wrapped each one with embroidery floss and popped them up on foam adhesive, leaving an opening for the sentiment. I sketched a small heart to fit in the space inside the stamped needle and thread, then cross-stitched it with floss. Love how this reinforces the "sewn with love" part of the sentiment.

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (Rustic Cream, Kraft), Stampin' Up! (Rose Red)

Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Quilter's Sampler)

Ink: Papertrey Ink (Dark Chocolate)

Tools: We R Memory Keepers (Corner Chomper)

Accessories: DMC floss

The wish that I could have added some texture with the Linen & Canvas impression plate, but the card measures 5 X 5 so I couldn't have covered the entire panel. Still, I love how it turned out!

Thanks for stopping in today, friends! Have a wonderful weekend!

31 comments:

Marisa said...: Don't know if I would have the patience to sew twine on each spool, but it sure looks great :) Enjoy the dance recital!; June 4, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Unknown said...: So beautiful card! :); June 4, 2011 at 11:28 AM
Cristina said...: Honestly, I was just in the car about half an hour ago, thinking about this challenge, and I thought, I should do a grid of threaded spools. HA! But you did a much better job with it than I probably would have. :) I can't believe this was ever a reject. Beauteous, my dear!; June 4, 2011 at 11:49 AM
martina's kaartjes said...: what a fab card ! great !!
greetings, martina
x; June 4, 2011 at 1:50 PM
Wendy said...: This is sew pretty. The little stitched heart is sweet touch.; June 4, 2011 at 2:00 PM
xiumaiyuki said...: Okay... hands down, the BEST sewing-theme card I've seen! LOVE those spools!!! Pinning this onto my crafty board. Have a great weekend! :o); June 4, 2011 at 2:23 PM
Kim H. said...: I just love this card! Wonderful job!; June 4, 2011 at 2:35 PM
Cassandra said...: What great patience you have, it's perfect for this challenge and so well done.; June 4, 2011 at 6:25 PM
Mandy LaCroix said...: I love it! The spools look so realistic. Great colors, too.; June 4, 2011 at 7:02 PM
Tracey McNeely said...: Another fabulous card. I love your spools of thread!; June 4, 2011 at 8:16 PM
patti west said...: I so (or should I say "sew") love the look of the DMC on your spools!! What a unique idea! Love this card - it's beautiful! :); June 4, 2011 at 8:45 PM
Andrea M said...: *THUD* Picking myself off floor….
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this Christina!!! OMG!!! The floss looks amazing! WOW!!! The cross stitched heart just makes the card!!! Crazy that it was rejected!!!!; June 4, 2011 at 11:01 PM
Shari B said...: Perfection! I have many sewing friends who would LOVE to receive a card like this! Beautiful work!; June 5, 2011 at 12:06 AM
Smita said...: This is such a beautiful card. Love the spools :)

Hugs,
Smita; June 5, 2011 at 2:02 AM
Marion said...: I love this. Such a fun and creative card. Your hand sewn heart just adds that extra special 'handmade' feel. Nice job!; June 5, 2011 at 8:30 AM
Ginny said...: WHAT??? This card was rejected? Obviously, they didn't appreciate the absolute beauty of this. This is one of my favorite cards ever. The cross stitched heart is the perfect touch. The whole card is phenomenal...it makes me so happy to look at it.; June 5, 2011 at 7:48 PM
Jay Gee said...: Amazing! Love this card :); June 6, 2011 at 4:16 AM
Lindsay said...: What a fabulous card Christina! Love those spools of floss!; June 6, 2011 at 8:36 AM
Heather Rogers said...: I LOVE this! It is just darling. Especially the cross stitched heart. :)
Hugs~; June 6, 2011 at 8:24 PM
Debbie Carriere said...: OH, my! A reject, really!! Love it - looks like a ton of work :) The little heart is the perfect addition :) Great work, as usual!; June 6, 2011 at 8:43 PM
Diane Jaquay said...: awesome awesome!!! LOVE this one, Christina!; June 6, 2011 at 9:36 PM
Nance Leedy said...: Reject, whaaat??!! No way! This card is fabulous! Adore the threaded spools but your cross-stitched heart puts it over-the-top! Fantastic card, my friend. What do they know?! ;-); June 6, 2011 at 9:55 PM
kasia c. said...: Christina this is fabulous! I love all of those wonderful spools.
I hope your daughter's recital went well. :); June 7, 2011 at 6:37 AM
Amy Kolling said...: I will see this as a winner soon. So much detail here I can hardly believe it! I see no reason why this was a reject! LOVE it!; June 8, 2011 at 9:54 AM
Monika/Buzsy said...: What a perfect card Christina. Love the pretty embroidery floss on the spools... so clever... and that heart is just awesome. :o); June 9, 2011 at 10:53 PM
Alanna Harris said...: wow...stunning!!; June 13, 2011 at 9:09 PM
Rae said...: Wow! REALLY nice!; June 14, 2011 at 8:11 PM
Karin Åkesdotter said...: What a GREAT card! + I'm amazed at how perfect you could get the thread on - so straight and nice - wow!; June 15, 2011 at 2:42 PM
Anonymous said...: That's a really lovely card!; June 15, 2011 at 8:16 PM
The Paper Parade said...: WOW-EE!!! This card is ultra-fabulous!!!! :); June 16, 2011 at 7:03 PM
Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Editor said...: Hey Christina! Thanks for linking this up to the I'm Sew Excited! challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm "sew" glad you joined in on all the fun! :); June 21, 2011 at 7:46 AM