Friday, April 25, 2014

April PTI Blog Hop

It's been a l-o-n-g time since I participated in PTI's blog hop, but this month's challenge, my mojo, my time, the moon, and the stars must have been perfectly aligned so that I got my crafty on and finished a project in time for the hop.

Here's the challenge as stated on Nichole's blog:"This month we challenge you to look at embroidered patterns in a whole new light!  Look through your clothes, Pinterest, home decor catalogs or even the inspiration I have provided above and find an embroidered pattern that speaks to you.  Using the colors and design of the embroidery, build your own stamped version using your favorite floral stamps or other images.  No stitching required!"

  I chose this beautiful ribbon-embroidered floral monogrammed pillow as my inspiration.


Using PTI's Turning a New Leaf and Embellished Elegance,  I stamped a set of 3 1/2 x 5 note cards for my sister Suzie.


In order keep the shape of the S somewhat uniform on each card, I  cut a stencil using the Silhouette Cameo. I used the stencil to trace the letter in pencil. Then I stamped the leaves and followed with the flowers. I like that each card's floral design is a bit different, adding to the handcrafted nature of the card set.







And finally, a card for me!


Thanks so much for including my blog as one of  your stops along the hop.


Supplies:
Stamps: Turning a New Leaf, Embellished Elegance (PTI)
Ink: Spring Moss, Berry Sorbet, Hibiscus Burst, Winter Wisteria, Harvest Gold, Lavender Moon (PTI)
Paper: Stamper's Select White (PTI)


16 comments:

  1. Cammie, this is so CREATIVE, and pretty!

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  2. SO pretty and a beautiful way to imitate the look of embroidery.... your sister will love her note cards!

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  3. I also like ribbon embroidery and love how it inspired you. Your sister is one lucky lady!

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  4. Oh, these are so, so fabulous! I love them!

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  5. SO pretty and elegant! Your sister will love them! :0)

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  6. What a beautiful gift! and such a lovely take on your inspiration pillow : )

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  7. What a great idea to make a floral monogram! You did a fabulous job! Love them all!

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  8. Lovely! Might have to borrow this idea. : )

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  9. Fabulous cards - your sister will love these!

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  10. Love your inspiration. You nailed it. Those cards are beautiful. Very colorful too!

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  11. Cammie, I am so GLAD you played because these note cards are just GORGEOUS! LOVE how you followed your inspiration!

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  12. Wow - I just LOVE these pretty floral monogram note cards - your flowers and stems are SO beautiful! what great cards from your inspiration!

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  13. Your embroidered monogram note cards are absolutely gorgeous, Cammie! LOVE the inspiration pillow ~ you created some real beauty here

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  14. What a fabulous card set--I love the colors, and how you made your own 'S' for your sister. Your card set just proves how versatile Embellished Elegance is, right?

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  15. Absolutely beautiful!

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