Wednesday, February 12, 2014

With all my heart - MME February Challenge


I recently received a new My Mind's Eye 6x6 pad from my sweet friend Tessa, and thought I would put it to good use and play along with MME's February challenge, All You Need is Love.

If you've followed me for a while, you know that I love the quilted look.

For this card I chose two of the patterns from the Cupid's Arrow pad and using a punch, made four 1 1/2" squares of each.  

Using my scoreboard, I aligned the squares on an angle, like a diamond, and scored a line 1/4" to the right of center, and folded along the score line.

Then it was just a matter of arranging them together.  I butted up two opposing patterns together so that the folded back pieces created a square.  These were then assembled to create the focal point of the card.  Each of the pieces was 'tacked down' with a bit of adhesive and then I added the stitching.  


Two small squares of vellum and a wood veneer heart colored with a Spectrum Noir marker finished off the quilt piece.  To add some extra dimension, I popped that entire panel up with foam adhesive.

The sentiment is from Clear and Simple Stamps.

Sometimes it's just fun to play with punches and see what you come up with.

I'm also going to link this up over at Simon Says Stamp since their soon to expire challenge is to use hearts.

Thanks for coming by.  We're supposed to get some snow tonight, but we'll see....

Supplies Used
Paper/Cardstock:  MME - Cupid's Arrow 6x6 pad; CTMH - White Daisy and Slate Cardstock; Recollections - Vellum
Stamps:  CSS - Cupid Love
Ink:  CTMH - Slate
Other:  SC - Atlantic Wood Veneer Heart; CTMH - Dimensional Foam Tape and Liquid Glass; Sewing Machine

18 comments:

  1. Very pretty design, Miriam! Thanks for sharing this with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

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  2. What a gorgeous card!! Love the fun design!

    Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

    hugs...
    Melissa

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  3. Fabulous card Miriam :-) I love the quilted look of this ,, the whole design is gorgeous !


    thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
    luv
    Lols x x x

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  4. This is very pretty, Miriam! Great paper choices!

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  5. Beautiful mix of papers and such a beautiful design too, Miriam!

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  6. Wow, what a neat design! So eye catching and yet soft and cozy!

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  7. WOW!!! Absolutely WONDERFUL! Has to be a Winner!!!!

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  8. Love your design Miriam! Great choice of patterns and perfect stitching! TFS

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  9. Fantastic!! Awesome stitching and great layout!!!

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  10. SWOON! You should frame this!! Love it, Miriam!

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  11. wow! Now that is fabulously impressive ;)
    Love the quilt effect also and would never have come with anything as cool as your card!
    Thanks Miriam!!

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  12. Oh, this card is gorgeous, Miriam. The patterns are so beautiful! :)

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  13. Love the cool play of patterns and the vellum and the stitch lines :) u are a stunning crafter

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  14. Simply fabulous card! I am in love with all your layering and that sweet red heart, so perfect.

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  15. Wow, this is amazing!! I love the quilted look and this is quilt perfection! I loved the papers you used too. I must try some sewing on my cards because you make it look incredible.

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