GDT at Creaine - Embroidered Cards*

Good morning everyone! And a very happy Thursday :D  We are so close to the end of the week! I finally received the schedule for Bailey's Lacrosse Tournament this weekend. She plays four games on Saturday and then five games on Sunday. I think Kevin is going to go for a ride in North Georgia while we are away. I'm going to pick up Bailey's boyfriend on the way, so he can hang out for her games. I've invited my mother and sister to come see her if they would like. Work... well... it has been a busy week, but I feel like I have gotten a lot done. I'm going to try to finish up a bunch today and then I'll work from home on Friday. Okay.. enough of all of that! Off to work! I hope you all have a wonderful day!!

So, I was asked to be a Guest Designer at Creaine for October and I was thrilled to be offered the chance and excited to try something new!! This challenge is to Embroider on your card. I have never tried Embroidery, so this was definitely a challenge and I was really excited to try something new!!  Here is what I came up with:










On this card I used Squirrel from Bugaboo Stamps and colored this image with my Copic Markers. I did a bit of layering on this image and added some Diamond Glaze to the nut. I actually purchased this embroidery pattern from someone on Etsy. It is a maple leaf with the wind pattern behind it. The wind is done in a very light blue that is shiny. The leaf is done in a thread that is red, brown and orange. I thought it was perfect for the leaf! I added a bit of ribbon at the top with that hand done bow. I stamped the "Wishing you a harvest of good things!" on the front also. The edges of the kraft are all inked with Sepia. On the inside I also inked the edges and used a nut stamp on one side and a little squirrl on the other only partially stamping those. Then I stamped "...from one nut to another!" on the inside as well.

Thank you Creaine, for the invite to be your Guest Designer. I am truly honored!! Thank you for such a great challenge! It was more simple than I thought it would be, but time consuming. The overall effect is so beautiful though! It is worth the time!!  :)

Copic Markers Used:

• Squirrel: C1, C3, C5, C7, C9
• Nut: E33, E35, E37
• Nut Top: E55, E57, E59
• Ladybug: R24, R27, R35

Challenges:

• Challenge #50: Spring/Autumn (3/4) @ Scrapping4Fun Challenge.
• Week #38: Ribbon and Lace (2/2) @ Digi Choosday.
• September Challenge #24: Anything Goes @ Not Just Cards Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #113: Autumn @ Deep Ocean Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #165: Fall (1/3) @ DL Dot Art.
• September Challenge #86: Anything Goes or Halloween (2/3) @ Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Challenge.
• October: Anything Goes w/Ribbon @ 3 Girl JAM.
• Challenge #20: Quirky Sewn Love (1/3) @ Quirky Crafts Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #99: Anything Goes w/Twist of Stitching @ Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge Blog.
• September: For The Boys (1/3) @ Without Words.
• Challenge #283: Square or Rectangle Cards (1/3) @ Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #281: Anything Goes (2/3) @ Craft Your Passion Challenge.
• Challenge #160: Anything Goes (2/3) @ Eureka Stamps*
• Autumn Colors @ Make My Monday Weekly Challenge Blog.
• October: Anything Goes @ The Outlawz / Greeting Card
• Autumn Leaves (1/3) @ Crafty Sentiments Designs.
• Challenge #362: Color Challenge @ Color Throwdown.
• Challenge #53: Anything Goes @ Inspiration Destination.
• Anything Goes @ Kratin' Kimmie Stamps Wednesday Challenge.
• Challenge #247: Anything Goes (2/3) @ Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog.
• WIW September Anything Goes @ The House That Stamps Built {Repeat Impressions}.
• Challenge #203: Anything Goes (2/5) @ Word Art Wednesday.
• Challenge #8: Ribbons (3/3) @ Morgan's Art World.
• Challenge #145: Autumn @ A Gem Of A Challenge.
• Fall Is In The Air (1/2) @ Melonheadz Friends.
• Challenge #190: Get Krafty @ Ooh La La Creations Challenges.
• Challenge #97: Masculine (1/3) @ Creative Card Crew.
• Challenge #111: Autumn Hues (1/3) @ Crafting For All Seasons.
• Challenge #299: Falling For You (Autumn Colors) (1/2) @ Crafty Creations Challenges*
• Challenge #78: Anything Goes / Autumn Colours (1/3) @ Creative Moments.
• Challenge #20: Autumn @ The Male Room.
• September/October: Fall Is In The Air (3/3) @ Oddball Art Stamp Co. by Lizzy Love.
• October: Anything Goes (2/3) @ Crafting By Designs.
• Anything Goes @ Simon Says Stamp! Challenge Blog.
• October Showcase #3: Anything Goes @ 2 Creative Chicks.
• Challenge #5: Anything Goes @ A Bit More Time To Craft.
• October: Anything Goes w/a Handmade Bow @ Craft-Dee BowZ.
• October Challenge #117: Anything Goes w/Twist of 'B' (bow, brown)(1/3) @ DigiStamps4Joy.
• October: Anything Goes (1/3) @ Sister of Craft.
• October: Halloween or Create A Card (1/3) @ Crafts Galore Encore Challenge*
• October Challenge #8: Anything Goes (1/3) @ Crafting With An Attitude.
• Challenge #143: Anything Goes w/Twist of Use The Color Sapphire (1/3) @ 613 Avenue Create.