Morning all!
There’s a new elemental inspiration challenge over on the Daring Cardmakers blog this week, and Joanne’s chosen this fab image for us to work with:
I was immediately drawn to the theme of handcrafted makes and well, here’s what I eventually went with in terms of inspiration: Textured background, embroidery theme, wild flower
Stamps: Mama Elephant – Mini Everyday Messages, The Stamp Market – Little Lovelies
Dies: Lil’ Inker Designs – Stitched Woodgrain cover-up die (r), Lawn Fawn – Hearts, The Stamp Market – Easter Egg Shaker, The Stamp Market – Embroidery Hoops, The Stamp Market – Mini Autumn Leaves (r), The Stamp Market – Tiny Tags (r)
This design is actually one I created several years ago, but the nice thing about revisiting old supplies, is remaking something you’ve previously enjoyed with a few changes.
I went with a lighter palette this time for the leaf elements, and also included the daisy and bright green leaves from an Easter Egg set by The Stamp market to add a bit more of a summery vibe.
The little leaves in that set were a fun addition to the pink embroidery hoop, so it almost looks like an apple.
It’s a shame those tiny tags dies have been retired, they are such a useful set, and I’ve recommended them to people a lot. Great for making collagey cards like this and adding little details like the twine and enamel dots as a finishing touch.
I also like the size of them for adding more compact sentiments that are on multiple rows, like the Mini Everyday Messages from Mama Elephant.
All in all, a nice way to use up cardstock scraps while still keeping things simple. 🙂
Make sure you check out the rest of the design team projects here, and play along if you can!
Happy crafting!
 Mama Elephant – Mini Everyday Messages stamps Shop at: MISC | SHC (UK) |
 The Stamp Market – Little Lovelies stamps Shop at: MISC |
 Lil’ Inker Designs – Stitched Woodgrain cover-up die (r) Shop at: MISC |
 Lawn Fawn – Hearts dies Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Easter Egg Shaker dies Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Embroidery Hoops dies Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Mini Autumn Leaves dies (r) Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Tiny Tags dies (r) Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Bubblegum ink pad Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Golden ink pad Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Greenery ink pad Shop at: MISC |
 Versafine – Onyx Black ink pad Shop at: AZ (UK) | SBC | SHC (UK) |
 Bazzill Cardshoppe – Pale Rose Shop at: AZ (UK) | SBC |
 Neenah 80 lb smooth Desert Storm cardstock Shop at: AZ (UK) |
 Neenah Classic Crest 110 lb smooth Solar White cardstock Shop at: AZ (UK) | MISC | SBC |
 PTI – Rustic Cream cardstock Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Aspen cardstock Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Bubblegum cardstock Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Cheeky cardstock Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Citrine cardstock Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Coastal cardstock Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Emerald Isle cardstock Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Forest cardstock Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Fresh Mint cardstock Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Gumdrop cardstock Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Julep cardstock Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Sea Glass cardstock Shop at: MISC |
 Bearly Art – Precision Craft Glue Shop at: AZ (UK) | SBC |
 Lawn Fawn – Stamp shammy cleaner Shop at: SBC | SHC (UK) |
 MISTI stamping tool Shop at: SBC |
 Waffle Flower – 6.5 x 8.5 Grip Mat Shop at: SBC | SHC (UK) |
 Crafter’s Companion – Gemini machine Shop at: AZ (UK) | SBC |
 Sizzix – Big Shot machine Shop at: AZ (UK) | SBC |
 Sizzix – Sidekick machine Shop at: AZ (UK) | SBC |
 Thermoweb iCraft – Purple tape for die-cutting – 1 1/2″ Shop at: AZ (UK) |
 Tim Holtz – Tonic guillotine trimmer (maxi) Shop at: AZ (UK) | SBC |
 Tim Holtz – Tonic guillotine trimmer (small) Shop at: AZ (UK) | SBC |
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