For this card, I used a die from Simon Says Stamp that allows me to create my own cross‑stitch patterns. I found a heart design online that was slightly too large for an A2 card front, so I resized the pattern to fit a 4.25 x 5.5 panel. The heart is stitched in pink, purple, and white.
After the stitching was complete, I added a purple frame followed by a white frame and layered everything onto the finished panel.
In case anyone wonders the amount of time to stitch an entire panel and create a full background when there is no clear pattern, this took about 10 hours. The very special person getting this card is absolutely worth the effort.
Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.
Challenges:
Art Nudge - Hearts
Daisy Chain Challenges - Use Die Cut
What a wonderful gift, and I'm sure it will be treasured. I admire your patience doing it, but so worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty neat needlework Lisa and always nice to be inspired by different styles of craft.
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what beautiful stitch work Lisa....gr karin
ReplyDeleteLove the beautifully stitched card Lisa.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
A real labour of love Lisa, beautifully designed, perfect stitching, I 'm sure it will be treasured.
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Amazing card, your stitching is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Lisa, a beautiful design. I love added cross stitching to my cards.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
Oh my that is just lovely, I have a die to do this also but just haven't found a pattern to use yet, I love what you came up with and I am sure whomever receives it will love it too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitching, Lisa. A beautiful card. Thanks for sharing it with us in the Art Nudge January challenge!
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