Hi Everyone,
I'm sorry I haven't been posting. First, I was away for several days, then was unwell for most of a week. Once I was feeling better, I was busy painting instead of stitching, so I have nothing to show in the needle and thread department except this fabric card I made for a friend for her birthday last month.
the front of the card
the inside of the card
There is a lace pocket on the right side
the back of the card has a lace pocket, too.
My friend loves the colour blue, so I used pretty blue brocade, plus satin and silk ribbons and laces that I hand-painted or dyed. Lots of other laces and ribbons were added, too with some dark blue velvet.
I made some special tags
and tucked them into their pockets
On the left is some lace, layered with blue foil, a layer of hand-dyed cotton, then a lace edging, satin ribbon and a blue lace butterfly. I love the layers.
a gelli-printed bird
tucked into the back pocket with the dangle tag
Happily, my friend loved her Birthday card!
Here's one of the funny little paintings I did with pen and watercolour:
I hope you've had a fun and creative week.
Thanks for visiting.
Hugs from Suz
I'm sorry I haven't been posting. First, I was away for several days, then was unwell for most of a week. Once I was feeling better, I was busy painting instead of stitching, so I have nothing to show in the needle and thread department except this fabric card I made for a friend for her birthday last month.
the front of the card
the inside of the card
There is a lace pocket on the right side
the back of the card has a lace pocket, too.
My friend loves the colour blue, so I used pretty blue brocade, plus satin and silk ribbons and laces that I hand-painted or dyed. Lots of other laces and ribbons were added, too with some dark blue velvet.
I made some special tags
and tucked them into their pockets
On the left is some lace, layered with blue foil, a layer of hand-dyed cotton, then a lace edging, satin ribbon and a blue lace butterfly. I love the layers.
a gelli-printed bird
Happily, my friend loved her Birthday card!
Here's one of the funny little paintings I did with pen and watercolour:
I hope you've had a fun and creative week.
Thanks for visiting.
Hugs from Suz
Lucky friend to receive such a splendid card.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jane! She said she felt very spoiled ;-).
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Gorgeous card! I'm sorry you weren't feeling well, and I'm glad you're feeling better. Love those little pots of flowers!
ReplyDeleteDiane, thanks, yes, I'm feeling better but still not stitching (maybe today!). Those are funky flowers........ ;-)
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Welcome back. I'm glad you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteThanks Eliz.
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How lovely your card is!! Your friend is very lucky!! Your drawing is also awesome. Thanks for sharing, Pam Gonzalez
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your lovely comment!
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Suz Dear you are the most thoughtful and special gift giver. Every detail is created with the recipient in mind. I am the spoiled friend who adores this BLUEtiful journal and who LOVES you and your talents. Thank you so very much! I am sorry you have not been feeling well. Healing Energy Dear...
ReplyDeleteThanks Sherry! I am feeling much better now, and happily beavering away on some old UFO's and more paintings. Happy weekend, my friend. Hugs
ReplyDeleteI love to be inspired by you and the color blue :) I love the tags the best and want to have that kind of fun with them!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mad! The tags are fun to make and personalize. Hugs
ReplyDeleteno need for apologies, I'm just happy you are feeling better. Your creativity hasn't suffered, beautiful images today Susan....
ReplyDeleteThank you, Karen. I'm happy to be feeling better, too! Happy embroidering.
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What a beautiful birthday card - she is a very lucky friend! Your painting is cute, you must have had fun creating it. Hope you are feeling really well again now. Cheers
ReplyDeleteHi Robin! Yes, I'm feeling much better now, thanks. I think I have a new obsession, though.......fabric cards. The painting was fun.
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