Sunday, January 18, 2009

January- New Techniques

This scrapbook page was a challenge using a button border and sewing. I have frequently used buttons and always enjoy embellishing my work with them. I have never tried to sew on cardstock however, but now that I have tried it, I will continue to use it in my work. I sketched a flower stem and leaves first as a guide and then used my sewing machine.




This card is for a challenge using inspiration from a child's book, TV, or cartoon character. I chose Dorothy from "The Wizard of Oz." I decided that a terrier mounted with foam dots on a rainbow colored background was perfect. The red glittered "Believe" seemed to be the perfect sentiment. It was a fun card to make.


18 comments:

Joanne Travis said...

What a fabulous page and an adorable subject you have to work with! What a cutie!!

Ashley Newell said...

That layout is fantastic! I think it's the most darling thing and the picture is too too sweet! I really like your stitching, it looks great!

~*Joni said...

Your scrapbook page is adorable Barbara. What a sweetie! :D
I have to ask - is that Dorothy card for my challenge?!? I do hope so!

Enfys said...

This page is fabulous, I love the clean lines, and the stitching adds another dimension. Just lovely.

Ginny said...

LOVE the photo...you are doing sooo well on all your challenges, keep up the good work :0)

Darlene said...

Wow ... great job! Isn't it fun to use things like buttons & sewing on our cards & layouts!!

Cheryl Walker said...

What a darling baby, and love the layout on your page, and the sewing. I havent tried sewing on cardstock yet. Is it easy? Also what a cute card!!:)

bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gault said...

Nicely done both the page and the card. She is such a sweetie!

Becky said...

great page and picture is wonderful.

Kentucky Paper Kreations said...

Great cards! I love what you did with the sewing and buttons!

Robin

xiumaiyuki said...

Another cute photo!! I can't get enough of your grandson. He is so adorable. brings a smile to my face every single time! Great layout and such a cute card!!!

xiumaiyuki said...

I'm so sorry, I meant your granddaughter. Please forgive me as I was looking thru another blog and she was talking about her grandson!

Alfredo Gallardo said...

Those are some beautiful Cards. Thank You! for sharing.

Felicia said...

Hi Barbara! What a cute scrapbook page. I'm still intimidated to sew on my cards. I see everyone say it's so easy though.

Jennifer Talley said...

Hi Barbara. It's Jennifer from SCS blogger group 9. Great scrapbook page! Love it!

Karen said...

Cute card and scrapbook page. I have to try to use bottons more often in my work. Have yet to try sewing but I am sure it will come one day.

Cindy said...

Great LO...LOVE the sewn stem and leaves...wonderful idea!

Anonymous said...

Terriers really are the best dogs in the entire world--and so well behaved!