Sep 18 2008
Stitched Silhouettes
It’s Thursday…again. :) Today’s WT challenge at Splitcoast is to use silhouettes. I didn’t do anything new… I pulled out my favorite flowers and stamped away. And I stitched…again. (I think all my cards are beginning to look the same, yes?)
Friendships Multiply and Divide
I used mostly Ranger Distress inks for all the stamping, first inking the blue (which is actually Weathered Wood), a brown marker over the stems, Frayed Burlap for the leaves and Black Soot for the sentiment.
Here is a direct link to the challenge if you’d like to play.
I never really thought about friendship in a ‘mathematical’ kind of way, but this sentiment makes perfect sense. When we have something wonderful to share, it’s so nice to have friends multiply our excitement. And when there is sadness, the grief truly is divided.
Many of you have emailed, asking about my son. He is great! He had his one year post-surgery check yesterday with the neurosurgeon and that went very well. On Monday we will see the pediatric ophthalmologist for a three week post-surgery check but I expect everything to be fine there as well. Joe’s eyes are still a bit red in the inside corners but they are absolutely straight. SO nice to see. And such a relief. :) Thank you all again for your thoughts and concerns. Thank you for allowing me to multiply my joy!
Thanks for stopping by! Have a great Thursday!
Stamps: Cornish Heritage Farms “Nature’s Silhouettes” (Kim Hughes Collection), “Friend Centers” (Mona Lisa Moments) Ink: Ranger Weathered Wood, Frayed Burlap and Black Soot Distress Cardstock: Prism Vanilla Cream (base), Natural Smooth Patterned Paper: Memory Box Provence 6×6 paper pad Accessories: Martha Stewart twill, Tim Holtz Junkitz Metalz button, brown marker, sewing machine, white string, glue dots. Card size 5 ½” x 4 ¼”.
I guess in one way your cards are all the same - they are all beautiful! And I’ve only seen them in pictures. I can only imagine how beautiful they are ‘in real life.” That’s great news about your son - thanks for the update.
oh, michele, i’m so glad to hear that your son is doing great! i’m sure you are so relieved. this is a gorgeous card–i wish i could come across some of the papers you are using down here–we have no lss anymore, just HL and M’s. ugh. anyway, i love it and i’m going to go see what i can play with today! talk to you soon! sus
gorgeous Michele!! I love that paper and the stitching. Great news about Joe:)
Michele, this is really cute…love those earth tones! Your cards don’t all look alike!
Oh, I am so happy to hear the good news about your son! Another beautiful card too-I love your style!
Love the colors, love the card and no they do NOT all look alike! Good grief!! So glad to hear Joe is doing well!
Hi Michele,
So glad I stopped by today to read the good news of your son’s recovery!
Love your silhouettes too, but my fav part is the sentiment–so so true.
Hugs,
Amy
This is gorgeous!!!! I love those colors, so different!
Your card is so pretty and I like the sparkly snow card you made too. Glad things are going well for your son. tfs
Your cards are ALWAYS beautiful Michele, and this is no exception! It is so wonderful to hear of the progress your son has made…..Happy thoughts to you!
Absolutely stunning! I love the stitching and silhouette images! The ribbon and button treatment is awesome! You are so… talented!
A gorgeous card, Michele! Love those colors!
I’m so glad to know that Joe is doing well! That sentiment is SO true!!
WOW this is just gorgeous M! I looooove the paper and all the sewing, the colors are gorgeous too! I am so glad to hear that Joe is doing much better!!!!!
Your silhouette card is so gorgeous!!! I am so glad to hear Joe is doing well also!!!! Thanks for the update!!
Beautiful card! I love all the stitching, Michele. And such wonderful news on your son’s progress.
There is so much to love about this card. The sewing takes it to a new level. Beautiful! I love how you used the metal button and the twill. Glad to read your son is doing better.
I am SO glad to hear your son is doing well!!! Your card is absolutely stunning! It is REALLY beautiful!