Monday, March 05, 2012

For Sage's teacher

Sage's teacher, Mme. Vigier, is coming back from her maternity leave tomorrow, so I thought I'd make her a card to welcome her back. Mme. Vigier has taught all three of my kids and I really, really like her, so I'm quite happy she's back! I made the card using this week's Make It Monday at Papertrey Ink: Die Cutting Partial Images.

I used my Happy Day die to create the partial cut. Then I masked the diecut area and stamped my BB: Houndstooth over the background. I removed the mask and stamped the Happy Day stamp frame.

This card also works for Ashley's Embellish Colour Challenge :





I used PTI cardstock (rustic white, sweet blush), stamps (happy day, BB:houndstooth, Signature Sentiments: Dress form) & dies (happy day). The patterned paper is My Mind's Eye (butterflies, stripe, gingham) and Crate (yellow butterfly punched out with my MS butterfly punch). The little gems on the butterfly are Hero Arts.

Thanks for looking!

32 comments:

Dana said...

Love the mix of colors and patterns here Leigh. Your stiching is top notch!

Kim Heggins said...

Leigh, what a lovely card, so sweet and the wonderful little butterfly, just too cute. Such a sweet card for your daughter's teacher.

cards by cara said...

Gorgeous! Did you use grunge board plus foam as your shim?

Rebecca Deeprose said...

Great take on this technique! Love the card!

Jen Adcock said...

So pretty. Love the masking and the addition of the houndstooth. The MIM vid looked so fiddly to me. Did your clever self find a more hassle-free way to cut out the die?

Mme. Vigier is sure to be touched. Your card is such a wonderfully made, heartfelt offering.

The Paper Parade said...

That is so pretty! Your kids' teacher is going to adore it :) I love that neat patterned butterfly paper and the delicate cut out butterfly you chose!

Unknown said...

Your card is amazing! I love the backgrounds and the butterflies! I am sure coming back to school tomorrow will be a challenge, what an awesome way to brighten her day!

kari bell said...

absolutely gorgeous!! i love all the colors and especially the stitching. love it!

carol (krillsister) said...

You did a great job with the challenge. Great stitching as usual.

LEG Studios said...

So very pretty, Leigh! It summons the word delightful.

LEG Studios said...

So very pretty, Leigh! It summons the word delightful.

Mariana Grigsby said...

Fabulous card! I like the combination of patterned papers! Thanks for playing along with us!

Lisa Elton said...

What a sweet welcome back card for your well liked teacher Leigh! Love the pretty butterflies and marvelous stitching!

Meredith MacRitchie said...

This looks GREAT Leigh!!!

Joyce said...

How nice to have a favorite teacher that ll of your kids can have over the years. That new technique looks very interesting. Can't wait to watch the video.

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Great stitching, love all thse bright colors together.

Elizabeth said...

Hello Leigh!

Your card is beautiful! I love the fun colors and how cheery it is! She is going to love it too and its a great gift to give her to come back too!

Hope you are well and things are going good!!!!! Have a great Tuesday!
e.

Darnell J Knauss said...

Um, WOW!

Suzanne Russell said...

Anyone receiving this would have a fabulous day! I am so envious of the stitching detail-I don't do sewing machines... the butterflies just make me giddy! thanks for the inspiration! :)

Elena said...

I love this card!!! Wow, everything about it is so great!!

Marybeth said...

Beautiful welcome back card! Love the soft colors , great way to use this new technique.

Charlene B. said...

Love the color combination!

Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Editor said...

Gorgeous card, Leigh! I'm so glad you added your name to the Moxie Fab World Blog Roll. I'm looking forward to stopping by from time to time!

LEG Studios said...

Such a pretty card! Love that you do so much stitching ... really adds an extra special touch!

Auntie Em said...

Your card is so pretty! I love butterflies and birds for spring. :)

norine said...

Lovely! Such pretty soft colors!! A big MoxieFabulicious congrats to you!!

Larissa Heskett said...

LOVE this fun take on the Challenge!! =) THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

Brenda Fuss said...

Beautiful!! So detailed and gorgeous!

Lisa's Passion to Scrap said...

Wow! Such a pretty card, just stunning!

N@ Ali said...

your card is fabulous! happy the shout out at moxie fab brought me here again ; )

Traveling Mama said...

How perfect was that card stock! I just love this card and I'm sure the teacher did too!! Hugs from Copenhagen!

Ashley Cannon Newell said...

This is so pretty! Love your use of butterflies with this challenge.