Creative Knockouts - In Stitches

Time for a new challenge on the Creative Knockouts blog. This week our challenge is 'In Stitches', using images by Inky Impressions.  I chose to use both Dance in the Rain and Umbrella LiLi.  Now, using this adorable image and perfect sentiment was the easy part..but stitches?  Me?  ok, now that was the challenging part.  You see, I'm not a sewer.  Not even close.  Like, I can barely sew a button on.  But, I'm not one to shy away from a challenge, so I took it on, and let me say, the stitching came out waaaaayyyy better than I expected!  What do you think?

The Copics I used to color her are: skin - E000, E0, E04, E11 and R11; hair - E31. E33, E35 and E37; coat/boots - YR24, YR31 and Y32, pants - B91, B95 and B97; shirt - BG32 and BG34; umbrella - RV52, RV55, RV19 and RV66.

Check it out - that's legitimate sewing right there, people!

All of the paper for the card are from a paper pack I bought at Michaels (Recollection), and a WeR crazy 8 punch.  For the stitching I broke out my WeR Sew Easy kit. I've had it for years, and I think I used it once.  Maybe twice.  Definitely not more than twice, lol.  It was easier than I remember!  I just ran the tool along the seam where the 2 papers meet, and hand stitched the thread through.  I might have to try it again soon.  I really like the effect.  I have all of the threads, and attachments, so I might as well start using them!  Note:  I said might;)  Anyway, I hope you'll join us over on the Creative Knockouts blog.  I'm excited to see everyone's stitches!

xo  Bonnie

Simply Betty Fan Page Challenge - Little Victorian Rio

Tonight I've finished up my second entry for the Simply Betty Fan page Challenge using the Hat Ladies.  You can find the challenge here on her blog.  For this one, I colored up Little Victorian Rio.  I think she might be my favorite in the group. Oh, who am I kidding, lol.  I love them all. Probaboy couldn't pick a favorite!  For her we were challenged to use polka dots and a border punch. Here's my card:

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 and R20; hair - Y28, Y32, YR31 and E25; jacket - R32, R35 and R37; skirt - YR00, YR24 and YR31.

For the card I used paper from Cosmo Cricket 'Coral Bloom' (floral), WeR 'Direct Flight' (polka dot), and Bazzill, a border punch by Martha Stewart, flourish die by Tim Holtz, and flowers I had on hand.  I'm off to work on my next one!  Thanks for looking:)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Simply Betty Stamps - Fan Page Challenge
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes #212
Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes
Glitter n Sparkle - Anything Goes
Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
My Creative Moments - Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks - Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
The Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes

Xo  Bonnie

Simply Betty Fan Page Challenge - Classy Miss Cynthia

Simply Betty has a new Fan Page Challenge on her blog!  This month its using her new Hat Ladies:)  Here's my first entry using Classy Mrs. Cynthia.  For her, we are to use 2 designer papers (a conch, because I tend to use at least 2  on each card I make, lol), and put a flower on her hat.

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 and R20; hair - E13, E17, E18 and E21; shirt/hat - R17, YR16 and Y17; skirt - YG000, YG03 and YG17; hat band - BV02, BV08 and BV13.

The designer papers are ones I've had in my collection for years (don't know who it is by).  I also used some ribbon, cardstock and La-La Land's 'heart banner' die, and a We R Memory Keeper crazy 8 punch.  Now I have to go decide which of these lovely ladies I want to tackle next!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Simply Betty Stamps - Fan Page Challenge
Simon Says Stamp Blog - Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks - Anything Goes
My Creative Moments - Anything Goes
The Pink Elephant - Anything Goes
Scrapbook Stamp Society - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Stamping Mad
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
My Craft Creations - Anything Goes
Whoopsi Daisy  - Anything Goes


Xo  Bonnie