Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Oh, NUTS!


I LOVE a good pun. (to be perfectly honest, I like most groan-worthy puns, too!) So when I saw this cute little Whipper Snapper stamp I knew I had to add it to my collection.  Oh, the pun possibilities! :) 

I decided to play along with Charisma Cardz.  The current theme is "in stitches (real or faux)."  I love the look of stitching on cards, but I don't have a sewing machine, nor would I be able to operate one even if I did.  The original plan was to go with faux stitching, but I decided to be brave and try hand stitching with a needle and thread.  It was actually quite easy, if a little time consuming.  I just took my paper piercer (AKA old compass that I nicked--with permission--from my grandmother), punched holes in a (mostly) straight line, and used a needed and four strands of thread (to make it more like embroidery floss).  I love the additional texture and interest stitching adds to the card.  You might see a little more stitching on my cards. 



Thanks for looking!  Have a great day! :)

8 comments:

Laney said...

Fabulous card and fabulous image too !!
thanks for joining us at Charisma this time hope to see you next time too
hugs
laney

Mina said...

brilliant and that image and sentiment is fantastic Erin
Mina xxx

Clare Brown said...

just love it, made me giggle.Goodluck at charisma this week.

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Heidi said...

Erin this imae is adorable!

chrissy xx said...

Brilliant! LOve your image! Great papers too. This is one to make you smile!! LOve it.
Chrissyxx

Brenda Lee said...

I have this stamp! Love what you created. Wish I could stay up longer and go through your entire blog. Will have to wait until the weekend. :)

Paula said...

This really made me smile! I love it!

Paula. x

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