Friday 10 April 2009

Whiff of Joy Challenge #25 / Simon Says Stamp Challenge #1



I made this card for Whiff of Joy Challenge #25. Pardon the glare from the pictures but the sun seems to be shining into our living room from all directions these days. I really like the sketch provided by Katharina and she's launching more new stamps again! That is probably bad news for my wallet. LOLs!

Anyhows, I used the sitting girl and tree stump above from WOJ's Spring kit collection designed by Elisabeth Bell. I had tried sewing on the squares and its my first time using the sewing machine that I had bought off Taobao.com (China's version of Ebay) and so I think the stitches are none too impressive but this is a big step from having the sewing machine jammed half the time and hair/thread pulling at the same time! After all, I almost failed my sewing segment in Home Economics class last time... ...

I used green, brown and yellow papers for a very 'Easter/Spring' feel (it's finally Spring in Shanghai!) and to meet the requirements of the challenge over at Simon Says Stamp challenge blog as well. I did not put in any sentiments cos I wanted some generic cards as spares. I finished this in 2 hours. I'm beginning to feel better as I use up my stash these days. Less guilt, more fun and more mojo!

10 comments:

debby4000 said...

Adorable sweet card, love the cute WOJ girl.
luv
Debby

Lorraine A said...
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Lorraine A said...

Lovely card the WOJ image is lovely and I think the papers and stitching look just fab ! The stitching might not be 'perfect' but I think that adds to the 'look' :-)

Thanks for joining the Simon Says Challenge
Lorraine x x

sorry deleted last one cos of spelling mistake !!

Anonymous said...

a fab card, love the bright colours. hugs rachxx

Anonymous said...

beautiful card, it has such pretty detail, and congratulations on using up some of your stuff, pretty soon you'll have to get more stuff ;)

Annika said...

How bright and happy is that card! Wonderful happy feeling to it, really needed on that glum and foggy easter morning. :)

Iris said...

Beautiful card with great details.
Thanks for joining the Simon Says Challenge.

Iris

Helena said...

Fantastic, fantastic work!

xxxx

FunnyWitch said...

What a beautiful card. I love the colours you've used.

Andrea

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Yes! The WOJ stamps are the best, aren't they!

I have problems with light in my photos too...it's a tricky task ;)

Thanks for joining our Simon Says Stamp store challenge! We have Whiff of Joy in stock and more coming this week!

Smiles!
Heidi