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This is my response to Nitzza/Denitza's "Sew Much, Sew Little" challenge to use stitching on a project for the Original Scrap Happenzz Critique Group. It took forever to get a scan I didn't hate - our scanner's dirty, the card wouldn't lay flat 'cause of the button's dimension so the edges kept getting cropped, C'est la vie...

I poked holes in my cs (using Aida cloth as a guide) then cross-stitched! I used to love cross stitch but haven't done it in years, it was great to combine two beloved hobbies.

I like this card & I'm proud I tried something new (never stitched on paper before) but this isn't my fave. I made the silver edging kinda uneven like a layer of ice, & make the stitching/button like winter clothing, but I'm not sure if that comes across. My needle broke when the stitching was half done & I only had a larger needle to finish up w/ (which led to bent paper on the upper left). I tried to jazz things up by seeing how silver star sequins scattered on the white part looked; they were too busy & distracting looking. I tried to think of something subtle to add, maybe using a Versamarker & clear emboss the title? I don't know, what do you think? Everything's glued down so I can only add stuff at this point...

This card was inspired by my "Wishes of Christmas Past LO" http://scrapbook.com/galleries/41507/view/1173361/-1/0/1.html & my "The Usual Suspects in VT" 4pg LO http://scrapbook.com/myplace/index.php?mod=galleries&u=41507&m=view&id=1164603&page=1

I had lots of fun doing this despite my "like not love" feelings. I appreciate the cool Challenge, Dee!

TFL :o)


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