Friday, March 26, 2010

It's Fabulous Friday at Sugar Creek Hollow


Every Friday, the design team for Sugar Creek Hollow has a challenge. This week it is a sketch. You can play along too starting on Saturday. Each Saturday, a sketch challenge will be posted on the blog. You can get inspiration by hoping around the DT's blogs on Friday to see how we have interpreted the sketch. And don't forget about the Fabulous Friday Freebie. Be sure to pick it up on the Sugar Creek Hollow website every Friday. Here's the design team with a link to each of their blogs:

♥Donna♥Stephanie♥Loretta♥Cheri♥
♥Sarah♥Dani♥Tracy-Owner♥Kelly♥
♥Marsha♥Joan♥Nancy♥
♥Joseline-DT Coordinator♥
♥Kristina♥Cassie♥

For my card this week, I chose the dogwood digi and paired it up with the scripture verse from Luke. The image was colored with Copics, cut out and popped out. The flower centers are Martha Stewart Micro Beads. I tried some fancy stitching on this. I always admire it on other's cards, but I find it very difficult to do. Mine came out a bit crooked. The paper is all SU except the gingham which is just generic scrapbooking paper from Jo-Ann's. I used an SU embossing folder and sponged the panel and all the edges with Creamy Caramel. The label is a Spellbinders die. I think I have covered all the recipe, but if you have questions, please feel free to ask.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Hope you have a wonderful Friday and a great start to your weekend.

Blessings,


Update: This card came in #1 in the Spring Inspired With Stitching challenge last week at the brand new blog The Shabby Tea Room. I'm so excited to have another challenge blog devoted to shabby and vintage. Click the teapot and pay them a visit!!


Update #2 - This card also won first prize in the Caardvarks' Lacy Days challenge and I won an incredible prize and a one month guest designer spot from JustRite Stampers!!!

Challenges entered:

Paper Cutz - make an Easter card with no bunnies or chicks
Sew Many Cards - Use punches
Charisma Cardz - Spring has spring
CRAFT - Easter
Cute Card Thursday - Dimension
I Love Digi - Easter
ABC Challenge - Q is for quote
Cardvarks - Use lace
Digital Tuesday - Happy Spring
Crafty Cardmakers - Spring into Spring
The Shabby Tea Room - Spring Inspired with Stitching
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55 comments:

  1. Willy's creationsMarch 26, 2010 at 3:48 AM

    What a lovely cards you made.

    Hugs,Willy

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  2. Denise @ kc242March 26, 2010 at 6:14 AM

    Beautiful card Linda! Your stitching and coloring are perfect!
    Denise

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  3. marshaMarch 26, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    Utterly fabulous! I love your stitching and your colors - I can see why this took "a while"! You are just so talented!

    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  4. Tracy VinsonMarch 26, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    LOVELY. This is a work of art.

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  5. Donna MooreMarch 26, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Well no wonder this card took some time to finish! Will you just look at all the specialness you have included! I have come back twice to look at it before leaving you some love, it is fabulous! I am in awe of your talent!!

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  6. Elaine ♥March 26, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Sooo beautiful, what a delightful card, so much care and thought has been put into it :)

    Thanks for joining us at I Love Digi :)

    Elaine x

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  7. KarinMarch 26, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    Beautiful card! Thanks for playing at I Love Digi!

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  8. DebbieMarch 26, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    SIMPLY STUNNING!!! The way you created the scalloped border frame with stitching is amazing! Thanks for joining us this week at THE SHABBY TEA ROOM! I look forward to seeing a new creation from you next week for our new challenge :)

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  9. DragonladyMarch 26, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    Hi there

    Great card, love the embellishments and stitchiing. Thanks for joining us at I Love Digi.

    Hugs Ali x

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  10. Helen DooleyMarch 26, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    Gorgeous card! Truly Easter. Thanks for sharing with us at Paper Cutz Challenge this week.

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  11. JoselineMarch 26, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Just amazing!!

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  12. ~Jeri~March 26, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    WOW! This is beautiful Linda!!! Love all the detail!!!

    Thanks for joining us this week at Sew Many Challenges!

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  13. UnknownMarch 26, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    gorjuss, i adore this, it is stunning hun, so much work and love has gone into this, well done and thank you for playin with us at crafty cardmakers xx

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  14. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) March 26, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    What a gorgeous card! Absolutely stunning!

    Thank you for participating in the Sew Many Cards Challenge this week!

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  15. jjcreationsMarch 26, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    Okay - this is amazing. The stitching, colours - it's beautiful.

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  16. Beautiful GreetingsMarch 26, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Gorgeous Linda! I am in love will all of the beautiful stitching!

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  17. Jane (Carroll's Creations)March 26, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Simply gorgeous

    Thanks for joining us on ABC & I LOVE DIGI :)

    Hugs Jane x

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  18. NicoleMarch 26, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    Wow! Love that scalloped stitching. So clever! Thanks for playing slong with us at The Shabby Tea Room!

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  19. AnonymousMarch 26, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    Linda this is such a beautiful card. The colours and the detail are stunning. I wish my stitching was half as good as yours. Any tips would be gratefully received ! Sue C x

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  20. coldwaters2March 26, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    This is one beautiful card Linda that image and your colours are just a pure delight loving that stitching it looks perfect to me thank you so much for sharing this beauty with us at SMC this week and hope we see you back next week
    Hugs
    Lorraine x GDT

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  21. TashaMarch 26, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    Wow this is so stunning Linda
    love tasha xx

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  22. EdithMarch 26, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    What a beautiful card Linda! I love image and your perfect stitching:)

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  23. StephanieMarch 26, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    Absolutely Stunning, love all the stitching..

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  24. Linanna DESIGNSMarch 26, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    Good evening Lida, wow what a stunning card, love all that stitching detail you've added. so much work has gone into this card, how creative you are! hope you have a lovely evening my friend, Linda x

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  25. Chriss BlagraveMarch 26, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous card! Striking!

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  26. CheriMarch 26, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    Thanks for joining SMC's challenges with your very nice card.

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  27. LorettaLMarch 26, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    Oh, Linda! This card is so *UBER* spectacular!

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  28. Kelly MassmanMarch 26, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    This card is gorgeous! Love all of the details!

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  29. AnonymousMarch 27, 2010 at 7:11 AM

    what a beautiful card, with amazing detail, your stitching is fantastic...

    Thank's for joining Crafty Cardmakers this week
    x
    Vicky

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  30. Audrey PettitMarch 27, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    This is really pretty! I think your fancy stitching turned out wonderfully, and those flowers are beautiful. Love the microbead centers. Thanks for playing along with us at The Shabby Tea Room.

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  31. PaulMarch 27, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    ant and sophisticated - what else can I say. Thanks for joining us at the I LOVE DIGI CHALLENGE, hope to see more in the future.
    TFS
    Paul
    http://craftyblogocks.blogspot.com/

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  32. AnonymousMarch 27, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    This is a beautiful religious easter card. The stitching is gorgeous! Love it!

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  33. AndreaMarch 27, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    A wonderful card! Like it.
    Thanks for joining stamp with fun.
    many greetings
    Andrea-Emmi41

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  34. Terry@ a quilting blogMarch 27, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    What a beautiful card...love the colors and your stitching!! Thanks for joining us this week at PCC!!

    Terry

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  35. kim.momMarch 28, 2010 at 3:06 AM

    GORGEOUS!!! Love everything about this card! Especially love that cross charm!!!

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  36. NancyMarch 28, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    WOW Linda, this is awesome:O) Love all the stitching, wonderful job! Pretty colours, great design. Lovely flowers.
    Thank you for joining us at Stampin' for the Weekend, good luck!
    Nancy;O)

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  37. PoppyMarch 28, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    gorgeous card.lovely colours.
    Thanks for joining us at I ♥ Digi
    poppy

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  38. caroleMarch 28, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    Your card is very beautiful (my favorite)... each detail is at the perfect place.

    Carole

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  39. CassieMarch 28, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    this is one of the most beautiful cards ever created in the history of cardmaking! it's absolutely lovely Linda!
    love the stitching. i had a small sewing machine but it did 1 stitch so i sold it and am hoping for a janome one to come home soon!

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  40. Lisa VoergMarch 29, 2010 at 6:33 AM

    Congratulations Linda. Your card is awesome! I love all of the detail work and the colors are just great.

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  41. Audrey PettitMarch 29, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    Congrats on your win at The Shabby Tea Room!

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  42. LaurelMarch 29, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Wow, congratulations, this is one beautiful card!

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  43. GeriMarch 29, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    Linda, thanks for your kind comments on my card but yours certainly deserved the top badge this week! Loved the dogwood blossoms, the stitching, the colors and that sweet little cross! Nice job!

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  44. Jean Franks BeckMarch 29, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    Wow, this is gorgeous!! I love, love, love the stitching on your card. Congrats on winning the Shabby Tea Room this week!

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  45. Jinny NewlinMarch 29, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Beautiful! Love your colors and all that stitching! Congrats on your win! It's well deserved!

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  46. Ashley Lydia DurandMarch 29, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    congrats on your Win over at the shabby tea room ! you totally deserved it. Your card is soooo inspiring.

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  47. SprytebyrdMarch 30, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    WoW! Absolutely amazing! Such wonderful stitching and beautiful colors!
    Thanks so much for joining us at I ♥ Digi!
    Dee (Spryte)

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  48. CathyMarch 30, 2010 at 1:55 AM

    Beautiful card. Thank you for joining in the ABC Challenge this time.
    Cathy xx

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  49. LauraMarch 30, 2010 at 5:27 AM

    Very pretty colours and I love the stitching.
    Thanks for joining us at Gingersnaps

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  50. MilliesmarvelsMarch 31, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    Gorgeous card! Thanks for joining us for the I love Digi Challenge.
    Jane
    x

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  51. AnnieMarch 31, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    a beautiful card! thanks for joining in with us at CCT this week.
    hugs, annie x

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  52. KimmiApril 1, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    Beautiful card. Love the colours! Thank you for playing along with us at Stampin' for the Weekend. Good Luck

    Kimmi x

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  53. VixykinsApril 2, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    Gosh this is absolutely stunning, I ♥ it! Your stitching is amazing!
    Thanks for coming to play at Crafty Cardmakers x

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  54. RosieApril 8, 2010 at 11:46 PM

    I love your card and especially your copics flowers. You said they were digi, where did you order them from? Very pretty

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  55. AnonymousApril 22, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    Simply stunning! thanks for joining us at Gingersnap Creations!

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