Tuesday, 31 March 2009

A Bit Of Colour Inspiration And Name That Stitch Competition...

A challenge card today taking inspiration from the Colour Create Challenge blog which is celebrating a fab 10k hits - well done guys. They have some blog candy to celebrate so hop over ASAP :)


These are colours I rarely use but really like so I had to have a go! I dug about in my stash to find a colour match and after much hunting I found the mix of papers you see on this card.

I've done some hand stitching on the card. For a bit of fun can you name the stitches? The first person who can name the three types of stitch I've used on this card will receive a little stash RAK from me :) So have a guess and leave me a comment or email me.



Materials:
Stamp - Sugar Nellie Gorjuss
Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black
Colouring - Derwent pencils; Prismacolor; Sansodor
Papers - HOTP; Papercraft Essentials cover gift; Others that I have no idea where they came from :)
Usual Suspects - Paper trimmer; Silicone glue; Double-sided tape
Other - Button; Shimmerz Flashee Fuschia; Embroidery thread; needles; Paper files; Seam ripper
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31 comments:

  1. Lara · Sunrise31 March 2009 at 12:04

    So beautiful!! :D

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  2. Machin Stamps31 March 2009 at 12:50

    Been visiting your lovely blog for some time now, you do some really beautiful cards and are an inspiration.

    Silly thing it's my first love of needlework that finally gets me to comment. The stitches you've used are running, blanket and herringbone stitch.

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  3. Sparkle and Flourish31 March 2009 at 12:50

    fabulous! Love the texture! mmm..now I see blanket stitch, maybe a running stitch and don't know what the last one is. I'll say zig zag, but I know that's not right! Great fun!
    Must try some hand stitching:)
    Judy xx

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  4. Anonymous31 March 2009 at 13:13

    This card is so creative, love it!

    I think the answers have already been given but I will throw another guess out there just in case.

    Running stitch (or Basting), Blanket stitch and a Catchstitch

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  5. Powerful Search Engine31 March 2009 at 13:30

    I love the tips of her hair how gorjuss and I love your stitching wish I could have the patience to stitch! I love the design too. Not much not to love about this one, hugs Pascale

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  6. Unknown31 March 2009 at 13:32

    Ive been beaten to it! Thanks for coming to my blog and commenting on my card. I think the stitches are running stitch, herringbone stitch and blanket stitch. i adore stitching on paper (3 years ago I would have said it was mad to do it1) I especially love it on scrapbook pages. Not tried blanket stitch on one but have done the others so thanks for the new idea :0)

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  7. Faye31 March 2009 at 13:33

    I think your piece is just so adorable, Kim. I really only knew the name for the running stitch and the blanket stitch. I've done all three in years past. What a gorgeous work of art this is.

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  8. Tracey31 March 2009 at 13:34

    Stunning card Kim, love the muted colours, the stitching and of course that gorjuss image :o)

    Hope you're having a good week.

    Hugs
    Tracey
    x

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  9. pinky31 March 2009 at 13:54

    I would call those stitches RUNNING, BLANKET and CROSS stitch. Love the card and the stitching is beautiful.
    Pinky

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  10. ~amy~31 March 2009 at 14:07

    Lovin' this card Kim...soooo sweet..you've colored her spectacularly!

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  11. Jo Nevill31 March 2009 at 14:39

    Fabby card Kim and thank's for joining the CC challenge this week. I can only name two of the stiches used so I'm no good ! Fabulous stitching though, remind me to send you my next pair of trousers that need taking up !!!

    Hugs,

    Jo x

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  12. Joey31 March 2009 at 15:15

    Hiya Kim, well I dont know my stitches from my elbow lol, so wouldnt begin where to start hand stitch and sewing machine stitch haha is all I know, your card is absolutely beautiful, stunning colouring on the image, love the details. Joey.xxx

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  13. Anonymous31 March 2009 at 15:56

    WOWZER!! This is so gorgeous Kim!! Just love the pretty colors on your card!! :) TFS!

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  14. scrappyjacky31 March 2009 at 16:35

    Thanks for visiting my blog...came to have a look at yours...and your cards are stunning...will definately visit again.

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  15. Erum Tasneem31 March 2009 at 17:11

    love it! so artistic!

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  16. Murielle31 March 2009 at 17:27

    OH...Kim, your card is gorgeous!!!
    I love it!!!
    Wonderful composition and colours.
    You have maked a wonderful card.
    Hugs, Mumur

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  17. Julie31 March 2009 at 17:32

    Your card is lovely, I really don't think I'd have the patience to handstitch a card, you've done a great job. I think the stitches you used are running, blanket and herringbone.

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  18. Unknown31 March 2009 at 17:43

    This is beautiful Kim, fantastic use of the colours.

    Joanne x

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  19. Ineke31 March 2009 at 17:46

    This is a great card. Love the way you borderd the paper by stitching.
    Nice colours, lovely image.
    Gr. Ineke

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  20. Lorraine A31 March 2009 at 18:59

    Oooh am far too late to win your prize :-(
    Your card is fantastic and love all the stitching, I love sewing, not keen on doing it on cards tho, had my 1st attempt a couple of days ago, looks terrible on mine !! don't like it !! ha ha
    Lorraine

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  21. Lexxie31 March 2009 at 19:50

    Gorgeous Kim, love all the detail. I really know nothing about stitching, I think I recognise blanket stitch but that's about it!
    Really lovely card,
    Love Sarita xx

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  22. gina g31 March 2009 at 20:08

    Hi Kim Gorgeous card love all the detail. Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such lovely comment, your blog is fab will visit again. luv gina xx

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  23. Nicki31 March 2009 at 20:40

    Hi Kim, I only recognised running and blanket stitch but I assume some of the other commenters have got all three right. Love the card, your colouring on the image is fabulous and I love her hair! Nicki, xx.

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  24. Sharon Traynor Designs31 March 2009 at 20:56

    Fabulous card Kim. I think the papers you've put together are stunning. Love the stitching (unfortunately Clarky J seems to have been the first to get the stitches right - wish I had). Thank you for making my colour choice look so wonderful. Thanks for joining the Colour Create Challenge.
    Sharon xx

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  25. aardvarkpest31 March 2009 at 23:24

    Gorjusss card. You have coloured her so beautifully. I love all the different types of stitching. I love your choice of papers.

    Glenda

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  26. mueppi1 April 2009 at 07:57

    Lovely card, Kim!
    Hugs Gisela

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  27. Heather1 April 2009 at 09:51

    Hi Kim - stunning card, such a gret use of the colours and I just love all your details. Lovely colours Gorjuss girl. I won't name the stitches - someone has already beaten me to that (will I ever come first with anything? lol)
    Thanks for joining us at CC
    hugs Heather xx

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  28. Tab1 April 2009 at 14:30

    Truly stunning work! Just love th papers and that image is gorge! Love the hair too!
    Hugs Tab xxx

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  29. Desire Fourie1 April 2009 at 16:29

    Kim I just love this card with the hand stitching. Unfortunately I am not a boffin when it comes to sewing or needlework. But I think I do recognise the Blanket Stitch. Seen the other stitching styles before, but are clueless as to what they are called. Hugs from Desire

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  30. Chris1 April 2009 at 22:03

    Oh WOW, your card is fabulous Kim! Love the image, your gorgeous colouring and design, very scrummy! Hugs, Chris xxx

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  31. Dena2 April 2009 at 03:45

    Definitely don't know what the stitches are but your card is great. You did a fabulous job.

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