Friday, March 25, 2011

PTI Blog Hop!





Welcome to the March PTI blog hop! Here was the challenge: to use embroidery floss in a fun and inventive way on your project. This could include stitching, wrapping it around and tying it like ribbon, braiding, accenting tags, embroidered patterns or anything else you can dream up!

So, I used the notecard cut from the Paisley cricut cartridge (similar to the lunchbox die which I love!) in New Leaf cut at 3". Pulled out TT: Birthday and stamped the balloons and the squiggle image on the back on the card. I *love* the little snail image for girls from the same cartridge so I pulled out Lemon Tart, Blueberry Sky, Hibiscus Burst, and Sweet Blush cardstock for all the layers. I used embroidery floss that matched SB over that same colored cardstock and stitched over it multiple times adding the perfect texture to the little snail bringing bday wishes to a lucky little girl.

Took the "happy bday" sentiment also from TT: B and stamped on the snail. When the birthday rolls around my daughter will finish out the inside for her little friend.

Thanks for the challenge! We had a blast!

Enjoy!
Kristin
Posted by Picasa

25 comments:

Unknown said...

So cute, Kristin! And look, you got your favorite colors in there :) I've been wondering what to do with that squiggle - LOVE that background!

Laurie said...

This is such a crafty way to use the floss! And such a cute card!

Marge said...

Too cute & too fun!!!

Kelly said...

Cute! I need to start using my Cricut more!

Michelle (abzzymom) said...

That snail is adorable! Love the squiggly background. Great job!

Wendy ten Hove said...

This is so sweet, looks lovely and soft!

Mary Duffek said...

Sweet and fun!

Renee said...

So cute and fun!
Love your colors!

Jen Carter said...

Kristin, how adorable!! I love how you used the floss! This is so cute!

Lorraine said...

Oh what a cute & fun notecard! Love the snail and all your detailing!

Amy Kolling said...

What a creative way to use that floss! I love that cute little snail!

beckynoelle said...

very cute and snuggly snail!

Unknown said...

Cute little snail!

Karen C. said...

The colurful ahppy snail is perfect for a child's birthday card. the squggly stamp makes a great grassy background.

Rebecca said...

What a cute card! Nice job.

Babies-Beth said...

What a great Cricut card! I need to use it more in cardmaking- I also love the background you made with the curly stamp-

Chris said...

I love how you incorporate the Cricut images with your stamping. I need to work on doing more of that.

Unknown said...

Great card.. THANK YOU for sharing.. Please come and visit my blog too!!

Jessica Lynn
http://jessicalynnoriginal.blogspot.com/

Carol's Ink Spot said...

Sweet looking snail and great embroidery on his shell.

Suzanne said...

I love how you used the floss here! Such a cute card!

Laurie HIMCR said...

Super cute!!! TFS!

JazzyH said...

Cute!

Michelle said...

Cute - love the whimsy with the loopy patterned paper...goes great with that fun snaily!

Anne B said...

This is so cute - I love the colours and the way you added texture to your snail :)

Jen Adcock said...

Too stinkin' cute. I love that flossed shell. So perfect. What a clever bee you are!