Monday, March 3, 2014

Merry Monday #98 - Country Charm

Hey everyone, it's Monday and that means time for another fun challenge at Merry Monday!  This week's theme is to make a Christmas card with Country Charm by adding stitching and buttons.  This weeks graphic is so darn cute.


I absolutely love all the beautiful stitching I see on so many cards these days, but sadly I have no idea how to use a sewing machine. Although I do have the best memories of my Grandma teaching me how to embroider by hand when I was little and I'm actually pretty good at that!  I used my paper piercer to make some freehand holes in my cardstock and did some stitching by hand.  I always think of those times when I embroider... Thanks Grandma!

I love this cute photo:



You can see all the details and gorgeous inspiration from the rest of the Design Team here.  Or stop by their blogs and give them some love:

Katie Melhus (you're here!)
Kathy Schweinfurth

and our Featured Designer for March:
Stacey Schafer


I can't wait to see everyone's entries in the gallery this week, I'm always so impressed with all of the creations.

Thanks for stopping by, keep it crafty!


21 comments:

  1. So cute! I love the DSP and stitching and that little bird....adorbs!!!

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  2. This is darling. I love country charm.

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  3. What a sweet little card, Katie! Love the country feel to it with your little bird, paper and stitching! ADORABLE! Have a wonderful week! :)

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  4. Fabulous card, Katie! That little bird is too cute and I'm so impressed with your stitching!

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  5. Wonderful card Katie, this image is so cute and I love fun and cheery papers you used.

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  6. I love your hand stitching, Katie! And your background looks like a pieced quilt! Great job!

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  7. Your hand stitching is awesome! I love it! Love the sweet image too!

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  8. Katie, this is adorable! The pattern paper strips go perfectly with your little image -- just darling!!

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  9. Katie I totally love your card with it's hand stitching, so gorgeous. I also love your wee bird with his glittery/ shiny accents, he goes so perfectly with the lovely sentiment.

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  10. That little bird is such a cutie and I really like the diagonal stripes!

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  11. Your card is adorable Katie, I love the patchwork strips, your embroidery stitching and oh so cute little bird. Love the heart button and embroidery thread bow too.

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  12. Adorable and SO much fun! Patchwork paper! Ack! perfect!

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  13. awww ur card is so tweet ;) love the little birdie with that fun BG

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  14. Love the striped background - definitely has a quilted feel to it.

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  15. Love the card! I like all those strips of paper in to make a busy background that doesn't overwhelm. It's great that you used real stitching on your card!

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  16. Katie, this is so adorable! Love the colors, papers and that hand-stitching is perfect!

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  17. Your card is just precious, Katie! I love all the wonderful patterns and colors and your stitching really helps showcase your sweet bird!

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