Stitching Dies

This post is the first of many using stitching dies.  I've always liked stitching, or using thread on cards, but sometimes the process of pricking out the pattern was frustrating especially when the stencil moved and the holes of the pattern went out of alignment.  On finding sets of dies which embossed the pricking patterns in one pass through the die cutting machine, along with layering dies to co-ordinate, was a dream and so began an obsession.  The obsession was not in collecting dies but in making monochrome cards in various shades of colours.

The first set I bought was from the Wedding collection by Joy Crafts - Cutting, Embossing and Embroidery stencil  6002/1011.

  

Made in my favourite crafting colour this card was for a crafting buddy.  When making a monochrome card I enjoy gathering together the embellishments and card I might use to make it.

Different tones of purple and lilac thread were used for embroidering the main frame and topper.  The die which allows you to cut out the topper was used to cut two pieces of contrasting purple card which were layered behind it so that there was a contrast against the stitched frame behind.

The die allowing you to cut out the embroidered frame was used to cut a single piece of purple card which was layered behind the frame so that the die cut sections stood out against the backing paper. The backing papers for this card were printed from the Cuddly Buddly download A Patchwork of Papers Purple.

Marianne die cut corners were used as embellishments along with shades of purple self adhesive pearls, mulberry roses and grosgrain ribbon. 

Thanks for reading today

Liz xxx

I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges

Through the Craftroom Door Challenge Feb 28th - March 6th - Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart Challenge 148 - Anything Goes

UnstampaBelles Challenge #65 - Anything Goes

Crafty Creations Challenge #336 - Anything Goes

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #112 - Add Ribbon

Inspiration Destination Challenge 123 - Anything Goes