Wednesday 21 January 2015

Visible Image Wednesday

Hi All

I am sat here in Pj's a long cardigan  thick whooly socks, a fleecy wrap round my shoulders and a quilt on the bed as I type in it, to say today is freeeezy is such an understatement hey... I bet I have to dig the ice of the car again in the morning just to go to work when it is much warmer in my house, work had no heating today as the boiler broke ( its usually typically NHS and boiling but today.... NOT so much.lol Definitely feeling the winter for sure.)
Still I think of all the people who can't get warm and or can't go out. Poor things. Don't forget if you have elderly neighbours to keep an eye out and see if they need some Food or help and if you don't see them remember to report it.
Now on to today's fun little card I really enjoyed making this one as you know I love to use natural textures on my cards when I can so today I used a gorgeous stamp set that I am sure a lot of youhave already called the sewing room, I have wanted it sooo long.
                         

What do you think?

 I loved making this and I enjoyed how it turned out too, down to the little needle on the yarn to the left haha.
 So to begin , I used perfect medium and clear embossing powder on white card and stamped out several of the smaller images like buttons and stitches and then heat set  I used the ruler stamp down one side too.

 I used these three colours of distress ink to add colour to the paper and make the clear embossing stand out.
Once I had the colours I wanted down on my first couple of layers I added some water and white paint splats I also took a white pen that you pump to prime  and flicked that at the page. I also did a little tone on tone stamping to give a little interest on the background.

 I then prepped a couple of different weaves of Hessian, by pulling out some of the strands on each side to let them fray in to each other.

 I added the light coloured hessian on top of the old then added a small piece of gold ribbon too as you will see below.

 Once this was all done I distressed the edge with my Tim holtz tool and added it to Kraft card, with foam on the bottom to raise it up off the card for dimension. I added several layers of card for matting and layering also.

 I stamped out this saying from the same set of Stamps  The Sewing Room.
Here s the bottom right corner for a peep at the sentiment in situ.

This is some of the cute little pieces added to the lovely stamp set as part of the theme.
I also stamped out the Dress form and added it to the card with a Kraft card layer and I inked the edge of the card with Rusty hinge and Vintage photo.Distress ink.

Here is a closer up of the centre piece and the background and all the co-ordinating pieces.
and here you can see the finishing touches were the peice of string with the plastic needle added and a thimble to the side. The cotton reels, buttons and half reels.

This is the stamp set I used as always with a link to where you can buy of course.


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Alright Ladies and gents have a wonderful Wednesday and I will of course see you all tomorrow.                              

Lots of love and crafty Hugs to all.

Kim 
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23 comments:

  1. Morning Kim,this is a fantastic card , and all the adorable little sewing theme embellishments make it more than a card!!
    Hope all is well , take care and keep warm,
    XxxRuth

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    1. Hi Ruth
      Thank you Yes they are all little buttons the little elements added and I have cut the shank off on the back so it sits better, all plastic from the kiddy bit in Hobby craft. Thanks for stopping by as always
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  2. Morning Kim
    This card is stunning - just love it - gives me ideas fore my two daughters birthday cards for later in the year. Love the embellishments.
    Hope all is well with you and your family
    Hugs
    Carol x

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    1. Hi Carol my lovely
      I am so pleased this card gave you some ideas. Oh my goodness is it your girls birthday again wow time flys doesnt it.
      Yes we are ok thankyou and we must arrange that meet up soon.
      Hugs
      Kim xxx

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  3. Hi Kim,
    you keep warm girl, do you hear? Winter has certainly arrived - I put my winter duvet (4 tog) on the bed last night and it was lovely and warm. The summer one was DEFINITELY too cold, one doesn't sleep too well with icy feet and hands...lol.
    Now to your card which is gorgeous. I'm always hesitant to get sewing stuff incl. stamps because I only know one person who sews, so it would be a waste of money to my mind. The others wouldn't appreciate it I don't think.
    Your colours and composition are absolutely brilliant, thank you for sharing.
    Hugs, Rose

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    1. Hi Rose.
      Nice to see you lovely lady I hope you are doing ok. I love the sewing themes and these are stunning stamps but as you say you have to choose the ones you can use most. Thank you for your kind words as always, you always look after me haha
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  4. Wowza Kim what a stunner! Absolutely love your colour choices, all that texture, and the embellishments are fabulous! Thank you so much for another gorgeous project and brilliant step by step. Sending 'warm' hugs! Helen xxx

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    1. Oh Thank you Helen and Markster
      I am always pleased when you like my project each week for you. Brilliant stamps deserve good step by steps .
      Huge hugs lovelies
      Kim xxx

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  5. Hi Kim,
    What a truly Fantastic Card I Just Love all the great embellishments, you always make Awesome Cards.
    I hope your well
    Take care
    Love and Hugs
    From Sam xxx

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    1. Hi Sam
      Nice to see you. How are you dear?
      I hope you are ok and doing ok, Not so cold tonight thank goodness.
      HUgs
      Kim xxx

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  6. oh my god i love your stamping and the card layout and embellishments are so good x x x

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    1. Hi Anthony
      Thankyou very much for your kind words welcome to my little blog, feel free to comment and chat and say hi etc. I answer when I can so always check back.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  7. A beautiful card with lots of gorgeous embellishments Kim and so organic too. We have hada few frosty nights here in Somerset but at least it is lovely and bright today. x

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    1. Hi Pat.
      Oooo you are so lucky to be in Somerset, I am coming to stay with you lol (Joking) but wow what a gorgeous place to be. ( altho cold in winter hey)
      You can tell I am not a cold lover hey. haha
      Thanks for being here.
      Hugs
      Kim xxx

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  8. Love it Kim, it's excellant! I really love all the little embellishments that you've used, where did you find them all? Love the stamping too, I love stamping and then over colouring with inks. You make sure you stay nice and warm, especially your ankle! Looking forward to your blog tomorrow as always, love Sarah

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    1. Hi Sarah
      Lovely to see you. Hope your doing ok , my little embellis are buttons and they were in the kiddy section of hobbycraft. I cut the shanks off the back so they sit flush. I have my eyes out everywhere I go for little bits lol.
      Ankle is doing well very stiff still with its plate and screws but it isnt as painful so on the mend. Thankyou lovely.
      See you tom
      Hugs
      Kim xxx

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  9. Hi Kim, This is a 'Wow' card, I'm loving all the textures you have incorporated here, the sentiment is fabulous, and the embellies you have added have finished this card off beautifully, it is stunning !!
    I hope you keep warm at work today, I know how you feel, I have got layers on and it still feels like someone is pouring cold water down my back, I have had this cold since before Christmas and it just won't go at all,, I wish I was in Australia where it is lovely and warm hahaha.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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    1. HI Patricia.
      Oh no I am so sorry to hear of your cold not budging I wish I lived nearer Id bring you a hot toddy or something haha. It would be so lovely to meet you all and help you all too after all these comments etc.
      I hope you feel much better really soon and that flippin cold leaves you . If you are off to Oz then I am coming too haha. wouldnt it be lovely to have sun every day.
      Dreaming haha
      Hugs
      Kim xxx

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  10. Such a beautiful card Kim, I love all the embellishments you have used and all the stamps are fantastic. It has been so cold this afternoon I have struggled to get warm never mind stay warm. I really do not like winter. Take care and I hope your car is not too frozen tomorrow and the heating is on x

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    1. Hi Carol
      Nice to see you. I am right there with you on the not liking winter ,I just have no enthusiasm for cold nights I want long hot nights , sitting on a porch with a cuppa tea or and ice cold lemonade yum .
      Car suprisingly was not iced at all this a.m and I was at work early after leaving time to defrost it.
      My moan must have been heard by someone haha
      Hugs
      Kim xxx

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  11. Hi Kim, a bit late, but playing catch up, this card is great, very different with all the textured elements, but as always with your creations, it gives tons of inspiration. Bx

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  12. I'm late too! So don't know if you look at "older" posts This card is brilliant Loving all of the colours the embellishments the Kraft card the stamps So up MY street but wouldn't be worthwhile me buying set of stamps coz I'm the only sewist in my small circle of friends Take care x

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  13. Love the sewing card kim it's lovely thank for sharing take care love nanna June xxx

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