Sew Happy Birthday

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 A December birthday card for a fellow paper crafter who also makes clothes hence the sewing theme.

Started with a layered stencilled background using two colours of distress oxides,
firstly the abstract squares then the mandala over the top.

I so loved the pattern of this mandala stencil that I didn't want to cover too much of it up so decided to group the sewing machine and mannequin in one corner which were stamped, clear heat embossed, fussy cut and shaped with a ball tool.  I tucked a piece of torn white mulberry paper and some thread behind the sewing machine before mounting the images with silicone gel.

Finished with a simple stamped sentiment for, I hope, a classy look.

I've used - 6x6" white square card blank
Stencils – Claritystamp abstract squares 2; Funky Fossil Indian Mandala
DO’s - squeezed lemonade, shaded lilac
Stamps – Mag freebie dressmakers’ mannequin, Phill Martin vintage sewing machine

Linking up with -
Watercooler Wednesday WWC301 - Dawn's Challenge: All About Occasions

Paperbabe Stamps Challenge #134 ~ Anything Goes


Thank you for visiting - I'd love you to leave a comment if you have time - Steph x

Comments

  1. As.I.Do.Rodos.Sunday, 13 December, 2020

    Fabulous card Ginny x
    My Blog As I do Rodos

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  2. Alison59Sunday, 13 December, 2020

    Oh WOWSER Steph. What a beautiful and stylish card; fabulous :-)

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  3. HelenSunday, 13 December, 2020

    What a special card, Ginny! It has a lovely old world feel! Thanks so much for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week. Take care and I hope you have a lovely Christmas and a very happy and healthy 2021! :)

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  4. EmmaTMonday, 14 December, 2020

    Beautiful, love the colour combo and layered stencillingx

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  5. Nozomi DesignSaturday, 02 January, 2021

    Happy New Year, Steph! Hope you had a good Christmas! I love brithday cards with a theme that is personal to the receiver! x

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