Oct 22 2009
I’m alive…
Yes I am still alive. I don’t usually miss so many days posting but we’re still dealing with strep and that never-ending headache here. I think we’re making progress but it’s slow! I have a cozy little card to share with you today and also, a challenge. I’m hoping you’ll find time to play along at SCS and get patching up a project. Check out the challenge here…
Love Will Keep Us Warm
To really cozy up this card, I thought it would be fun to use felt squares to create a patchwork background. Felt does move a bit as you stitch it but don’t worry if it’s a little skewed…it just adds to the charm. My color palette was dictated by the colors of the felt I had on hand. Actually…it’s not something I would have thought of but I kind of like it!
Quick Tip: Make a super easy scarf embellishment with a strip of felt by snipping the ends.
Stamps: Heart Warmers (Kim Hughes line) by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: Black Stazon by Tsukineko
Paper: Kraft, Suede Brown Dark cardstock by Prism, patterned paper by Cosmo Cricket
Other: felt from Michael’s, Cosmo Cricket chipboard, pin by Fancy Pants Designs, Pink Sherbet Paint Dabber by Ranger, sewing machine, Clear Card Sheet by Cornish Heritage Farms
Have a warm fuzzy day!
Julia
Love the texture of the stitched felt - fab little project! Wish I had time to play today but it’s just not going to happen :o( Hope the strep and headaches come under control soon!
Oh my goodness, Julia! This is so cozy! The texture is awesome. .. wouldn’t it be fun to send it along with a teabag to a friend? Hope you all are feeling better. . . .I get fall headaches too so I completely understand where you are at! It’s no fun!
such a pretty card, neat idea, it does give the card warmth!!
Oh, this is just adorable, Julia!
What a great card Julia. Love the felt, the great colors, the patched background… everything… feel better soon!
Hope your day is warm and fuzzy too! This is indeed a “cozy” card — the colors are perfect and love the use of felt.
Glad you’re alive - this too shall pass, and you’ll all be all better. When I saw this card, first I felt the warmth the felt imparts then I really looked at it and I loved the scarf around the ornament so much that a little chuckle escaped me. There’s just something about that - makes this card so special
oh, this is so pinchy-cute-darling-cuddly-teddy-warm-up-delicious! Hmmm. did i make my point?? I LOVE this…and hey…it’s PINK! Wahoo!!
The felt is perfect. I love the little scarf you made.
I’ve had a bad headache for over a day now, so I sympathize with you and your migraine turned tension headache. Feel better.
I love your stitched felt squares, and wonderful chipboard ornament!! Cute little scarf too!!
love it!!! a really warm card!