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My name, Karin, was pretty common when I was growing up...just not the spelling. Unless you are of German heritage like I am. So, I have spent my entire life answering the question, "What is your name"?... With, "Karin...with an "i"! Who knew it would come in handy all these years later when I went to name my blog.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Tea Time Birthday

Edit: I noticed the gals over at A Passion for Papertrey are having an embossing challenge, so for fun I am adding my card there!

Good Morning!

My sewing machine is very old. It's one that I inherited from my husband's grandmother and it was refurbished when I got it. Unfortunately, it now needs a new belt and some other servicing again. I'm trying to decide if it's worth it, or just get a new one. Big sigh.

In the mean time, I have a small, hand held gizmo and I used it to sew on my card for the first time this weekend. (It's a popular trend at the moment!)Nothing fancy, just a generic birthday card made for my stash and the challenge at Just Us Girls. I used this paper because it was left over from a previous project, and luckily I had another scrap to use for paper piecing the tea pot image.
Hmmm... I think I'll make some tea...
Have a great day!

Details: Stamps: PTI, Paper: Cosmo Cricket, Unknown source, Ink: Versafine, Nestabilities, Punches: Stampin' Up, Ribbon from my supplies.

20 comments:

Ted said...

Karin, I love this card... I especially like how the background really calls "tea" to me... very exotic and colorful. Nice job! :)

Sue Ann said...

I am a tea totaler ...... and now after seeing your card ....... I am going to go make myself a cup of tea....... your card is warm and yummy!!!

Michelle Pearson said...

love the multiple rows of stitching in the frame.....I like that look! :)

Jennifer K said...

Now I want the Tea Time stamp set from PTI. It looks so cute sitting there. Great job on this, Karin.

Lori said...

Such a fun challenge wasn't it!! Your card is great, the tea pot looks so fun!!

Cheryl said...

Lovely card! I really like the bright, cheery colors.

How did you like the hand held sewing gizmo? I am thinking about getting one. Right now everything on my cards is faux.

I could use a cuppa my self. Have a great afternoon.

Lynn McAuley said...

Great colors and papers on this fun birthday card, Karin!! I love the stitching!!

PixieHouse Creations said...

ohh i do love the teapot
lovely colours really bright and vibrant

Wendy xx

Aimes said...

Oh what a gorgeous card! I love that DP - what a fabulous scrap to use! Your stitching looks fabulous too!
Thanks so much for thinking of our challenge and entering such a bright and cheerful card!
Hugs,
Aimes
x

Diane Jaquay said...

This is such a sweet card Karin! I love how you "tipped" the label 1, the teapot fits in there perfectly!

AKiteFlier said...

Pretty papers, pretty card and some fun stitching too! Thanks so much for playing along with Just Us Girls - it's great to have you with us as we kick off the new year. Hope you enjoyed this week’s stitching challenge and will come back for more on Saturday :-)

Pat (mspfd) said...

How pretty! Wonderful colors and design!

Unknown said...

Very cute! I love the paper you used!

Kim said...

REally pretty! I love the random stitching!

Nadine said...

Wow love it!! The pp and teapot "blend" together so well!

Mona Pendleton said...

Well Karin, Your machine might be an oldie but it sure is a goldie :) Your card looks wonderful with all that stitching :) A cup of hot tea sounds yummy right now! Thank you so much for playing along with Just Us Girls technique challenge - I hope to see more of your creative side in upcoming challenges!

Unknown said...

So pretty hun! I love the colors, looks so antique! I love it! I love the new layout too on your blog!

Maria said...

NIce job. love the pretty papers! Thanks for playing along with us this week.

Nettie said...

I love the patterned paper on this card. Gorgeous.x

AuroraDawn said...

Such a gorgeous card, I love the DSP!!

Dawn
xxx

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