Welcome to this weeks Merry Monday challenge. It's my week to put forward a challenge and I am challenging everyone to add some Country Charm with Stitching and Buttons. I have white embossed the Wreath on Crumb Cake and sponged Distress Ink over the top. I have lightly stamped Woodgrain as a background and stitched around the edges and then distressed the edges. I finished off with the buttons, the banner on the wreath and the Gingham ribbon.
Stamps: Hero Arts Wreath of Leaves, Simon Says Small Folded Banners Holiday Clear Stamp Set, S/U's Hardwood, Gingham Wheel
Card and Papers: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Ink: Versamark, Crumb Cake, Tim Holtz Peeled Paint Distress Ink, Stazon Black
Finishing Touches: Dark Green Gingham Ribbon, DMC Thread, Dress It Up Holiday Collection Christmas Garland Buttons
Cool Tools: Embossing Buddy, White E/Powder, Heat Tool, Sewing Machine, Cutter Kit - Distressed Edges, Sponge, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue
Hope you enjoy this weeks challenge. I would love to hear from you.
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,
Your card is just wonderful, Sue! Just love the embossed wreath and all those little buttons! The stitching around the outside really gives this a country feel as well! Terrific challenge! Have a wonderful week! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great challenge, Sue! At first I was WHAT!!!! But then I remembered this stamp that I'd bought last fall and never used and enjoyed thinking of ways to sew and add flat buttons! Love you wreath with the tiny buttons and gingham ribbon! Charming!
ReplyDeleteWell, you sure challenged me this week, Sue! Great challenge! And your card is just gorgeous - I love your white wreath with all those little buttons.
ReplyDeleteFantastic card Susan, your wreath is perfect again the woodgrain and the gingham ribbon ties it all in :) great challenge.
ReplyDeleteI so like how you sponged with the emboss resist technique on your wreath...beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so beautiful! Perfect "Country Christmas" look. Red and green used in different ways look lovely against the neutral background. Love this!
ReplyDeleteI love your embossed wreath, Susan! Those buttons are the cutest! Great card!
ReplyDeleteSusan, your card is amazing! I love the embossed wreath and sponging on the neutral background - fantastic look!!
ReplyDeleteI just love all the cards your country theme has inspired, especially yours! That wreath is beautiful, I love the sponging and the buttons. Charming, indeed :) Great challenge this week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever design Susan, love the stitching and buttons.
ReplyDeleteHugs diane
what a lovely wreath!
ReplyDeleteSusan I love the challenge!! AND, I love what you have done with it, what a gorgeous card!!!!! The white embossed wreath distressed with the green is stunning. The woodgrain is so subtle in the background and the ribbon and buttons are gorgeous out front. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteAwesome work, Sue. I adore that ribbon! And the emboss resist technique looks fantastic on your card!
ReplyDeleteLove the ink sponged around the vine - very striking!
ReplyDeleteI've always loved that wreath stamp & you've used it beautifully! Love the button embellishments!
ReplyDeleteThe wood and the gingham ribbon are the best choices for country charm. Your card is so wonderful with its buttoned wreath. Totally fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYou nailed this challenge, Susan!! Gorgeous, gorgeous card!!! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great card, Sue! I love your embossed wreath! Great idea to embellish it with buttons!
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