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Saturday, 21 July 2012

Life's little ups and downs card


It's week 77 over at 'Less is More' & this time 
it's a theme and ..............
Sewing
Hmmm I wasn't looking forward to this as like Diva
 Mandi ...I don't sew on  my cards. However as usual
they are keeping our grey matter on overdrive so
who are we to complain ! Anyway I found this cute
 little digi bird set I had and a sentiment I thought went
 with it and a plan was hatched ( excuse terrible pun
 there...birds ...hatch).I turned one of the birds upside
 down, which I thought went with the sentiment. I 
punched a few holes, did a bit of silver stitching  ( gulp) &
 decoupaged one of the birds ( sooooo  fiddly). I added 
a bit of glamour dust to the top bird too, ...I did try
 to resist using that....but wasn't easy lol. A bit of soft
 chalking around image, 3d'd it & job done..
..........and relax.
ps. Quite pleased with the stitching.......I may even do more !
 
Card Recipe
Inspiration 'Less is More'
Card   Linen
Image DSB digi 'A little birdie told me'
Sentiment   freebie Kate Pullen
Nestie    Labels 18
Promarkers
Chalks   Dovecraft soft shimmer
Silver Gutermann thread
Glamour dust
Tools   Quickie glue pen
Challenges   'Less is More' #77

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51 comments:

  1. Jan 21 July 2012 at 10:14

    It's gorgeous Viv xx Jan

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  2. Marijke21 July 2012 at 10:29

    this is just lovely

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  3. Anonymous21 July 2012 at 10:42

    Such pretty colours.

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  4. Gillian R21 July 2012 at 10:45

    The stitching is fab, what a great card

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  5. Kathyk21 July 2012 at 10:46

    But it turned out so well that no-one would ever know you hate stitching on card!

    Kathyk

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  6. Chrissie21 July 2012 at 10:49

    Brilliant Viv!
    The old grey cells came up trumps this morning!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  7. Canonbury creations21 July 2012 at 11:04

    Pure genius Viv just love the upside down bird! The thread looks good with the ends poking out. I assume you were up early!!
    Val x

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  8. nicky21 July 2012 at 11:10

    Fabby card , love everything about it
    Nicky

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  9. Dawn21 July 2012 at 11:10

    Stunning, such a gorgeous image. x

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  10. sue21 July 2012 at 11:37

    fab card,love the image sue x

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  11. carrie-lee21 July 2012 at 12:04

    a stunning card xxx

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  12. annesyme21 July 2012 at 12:38

    Beautiful card, love the image with the little upside down bird!
    Anne x

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  13. sandy's crafty bits21 July 2012 at 12:42

    wow super little card viv ... not sure I could get stitching but you have done a wonderful jobbie ... well done ...just doing a bit of blog hopping happy crafting and love sandy xx

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  14. Diane21 July 2012 at 12:49

    Very cute card...great stitching!!

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  15. Sasha21 July 2012 at 13:04

    Brilliant thinking, Viv. Love what you did with your birds, and your stitching looks fab! Super card!

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  16. Wendy L21 July 2012 at 13:07

    It looks really good. Sometimes less is more. xxxx

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  17. Sue21 July 2012 at 13:14

    Love this card so much Viv. Gorgeous image and your stitching looks fabulous

    I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend
    Hugs Sue

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  18. Gibmiss21 July 2012 at 13:44

    Hi Viv
    Wowee!!!! fabulous card ...love thse Birds.....
    Enjoy your day...
    Hugs sylvie
    xxxxx

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  19. Carolk21 July 2012 at 14:34

    This is a beautiful card,x

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  20. Anonymous21 July 2012 at 14:49

    very pretty card tracy x

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  21. Alizabethy21 July 2012 at 16:56

    wow - so beautiful!

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  22. Unknown21 July 2012 at 17:15

    wow this is simplely beautifull sweetie hugs sassyxxxxx

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  23. Carole21 July 2012 at 17:22

    Beautiful card Viv. That little bird looks quite comfy!

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  24. sparklingblackrose21 July 2012 at 17:47

    Ooh what a special card! Elaine -xxx- p.s I have fantastic ribbon candy if you would like to pop over and enter :-)

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  25. Anonymous21 July 2012 at 18:41

    Lovely, delicate card, do like it - happy blog hopping xx

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  26. Pia S21 July 2012 at 18:44

    Your card is so sweet! The image and sentiment are a perfect match and the stitching is a really nice and decorative detail!

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  27. Anna-Karin21 July 2012 at 20:35

    Fab card,love the image!

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  28. Mandi21 July 2012 at 20:43

    Sew beautiful Viv!
    I cannot sew full stop, not just on cards. I have enough trouble threadling the needle
    Thanks so much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  29. Victoria21 July 2012 at 20:49

    What smashing stitching! I'm with you - I'm not a sewer either! Brilliant take on the challenge!

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  30. Suze Bain21 July 2012 at 21:08

    Oh Viv, this card would cheer anyone up. Love it! xx

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  31. May21 July 2012 at 21:12

    Gorgeous card.. love the stamps and your sewing is fab.. love it!!! Hugs May x x x

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  32. Patrice21 July 2012 at 21:13

    That little birdie is too tweet!

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  33. Pat Jandacek21 July 2012 at 22:02

    So cute! I like your thought processes.

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  34. craftynanny21 July 2012 at 22:39

    Very pretty! Lea xx

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  35. Janet - aka stacky21 July 2012 at 23:36

    Your card is gorgeous I always have so much trouble with CAS cards my fingers just always reach for a little something more lol, but you have managed it so perfectly x

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  36. Bonnie22 July 2012 at 00:02

    This is an adorable bird stamp and I love your stitching! How fun!

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  37. Glenda Atkins22 July 2012 at 07:54

    Beautiful card Viv and the stitching turned out wonderfully. Love the upside down bird!
    hugs
    glenda

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  38. Lorna22 July 2012 at 09:51

    Beautiful card , lovely design and image

    you have a fab blog and i have just become a follower

    have a lovely day
    Lorna xx

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    1. Viv22 July 2012 at 17:34

      Thankyou Lorna and welcome aboard ! Viv xx

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  39. Loli 22 July 2012 at 10:54

    Hola Viv, funny card :D:D:D i love your bird down the branch, great idea for yours stitches, well done Viv!!!
    MUY BUEN TRABAJO!!
    Hugs from Palma and take care.

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  40. Heike22 July 2012 at 13:09

    A beautiful card with a great image and lovely stitching.
    Heike xx

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  41. Inkyfingers22 July 2012 at 15:40

    This is just perfect for cheering someone up. I love the wavy sentiment and your perfect stitching.

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  42. Lynne22 July 2012 at 19:51

    Love this one Viv. You always use the most gorgeous colours.
    Lynne xxx

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  43. Rosemary22 July 2012 at 20:42

    wow...what a beautiful card, viv! love that little upside down bird and your silver stitching!

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  44. The Scrapbook Lady UK23 July 2012 at 18:28

    lovely image and stitching. jenx 68

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  45. Susan23 July 2012 at 20:09

    Viv, your card is fabulous! I love the little birds and the stitching across the bottom is perfect!

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  46. GinaA24 July 2012 at 23:04

    Birds are brilliant, stitching is FAB and sentiment is perfect.

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  47. Marlena M.25 July 2012 at 22:26

    Your sentiment and stitching are PERFECT! I love the upside down birdie! ;)

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  48. Unknown26 July 2012 at 21:15

    Love your ups and downs! The sentiment is perfekt with the sewing! Brilliant card!

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  49. Digi Stamp Boutique 30 July 2012 at 19:29

    Wow...this is so clever and equally stunning Viv! ...thanks for joining in with our competition at DigiStamp Boutique...Sally-Ann :o)

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Thank you so much for leaving a comment, every one much appreciated :) Viv xx