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Sunday, 25 September 2011

Sparkly Christmas

This weeks Stampfairy challenge is to make a project with glitter. I have used this santa chimney image, coloured with promarkers and glitter. I have battled with my new sewing machine again to add the stitched details- they are somewhat wonky! I think I made a big mistake getting a mini machine since it is not the best! The thread keeps getting stuck in the tension adjuster and then the whole thing gets jammed up. I will persist though to see if I can get it to work any better...
I will also enter the card into this weeks Sweet Sketch Wednesday challenge and CMLI challenge (Christmas tree).
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16 comments:

  1. Debs M25 September 2011 at 19:09

    your card is fab, love santa. I have a mini machine and one time i used it and the thread kept snapping...i put it away and came back to it a few weeks later and it was ok...either that or oh adjusted the tension! :)

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  2. Chrissy25 September 2011 at 19:38

    Very cute card Louise..love the Santa and the glitter. Lovely colours, very festive.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  3. Claire25 September 2011 at 21:03

    Fab card - love the Santa image. Hugs, Claire x

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  4. Annette25 September 2011 at 21:11

    I've just bought a new sewing machine this month too after my old one packed up (it was 25 years old so I will concede it had given me good service). I had the same problems, struggled to figure out how to adjust the tension, stitch length, width etc. My old one was all computerised, this one is more mechanical and I can't seem to figure it out !!! LOL. More practice needed I think !!! Love your card Louise. Santa is a cutie.

    Thanks for joining our sparkle challenge at StampFairy this week.

    Annette xx
    (ps I have candy on my blog if you want to enter!)

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  5. Jeannie25 September 2011 at 23:58

    He's too cute! I love the ribbon and the tiny white flowers! Thanks so much for joining us this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

    Peace & Luv,
    Jeannie

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  6. Linda Anderson26 September 2011 at 03:00

    Oh how cute!!!! Won't be long till it's time for Santa to make his trip down the chimney!! YIKES!! Thanks for joining us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

    Linda

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  7. Jackie Randolph26 September 2011 at 05:23

    Oh this is so sweet!! Love the pretty papers with your sweet Santa! Thanks so much for sharing and playing along with our sketch this week at SSW!

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  8. debby400026 September 2011 at 08:54

    Gorgeous Christmas card.
    luv
    Debby

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  9. Kathie26 September 2011 at 11:48

    Hi Louise very cute, love your Santa, great colours and perfect colours. Lovely ribbon and embellishments. Great job and thanks so much for sharing your card with us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday and good luck.
    Hugs
    Kathie
    SSW-DT

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  10. Michelle's Blog and Cards26 September 2011 at 20:39

    Hi Louise - this is a wonderfully funny santa image - I love it, especially your glitter highlights. Wonderful Christmas card. Thank you for sharing with us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Michelle SSW DT.

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  11. Genevieve26 September 2011 at 20:50

    So very cute! His sparkly beard is adorable. Thanks so much for joining us this week @ Sweet Sketch Wednesday :)

    Genevieve DT

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  12. Patti P.27 September 2011 at 00:18

    I like your wonky stitching and admire anyone that tries with a sewing machine...I have a small one and have yet to give it a go. This is such a cute image and love your take on our sketch. Tfs and for playing at Sweet Sketch Wednesday this week.

    Patti SSW/DT

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  13. mulberry station27 September 2011 at 02:42

    I love the new santa image. It is adorable. Your stitching is jsut fine. Don't get an expensive sewing machine to stitch paper. It will ruin it. Thanks for joining us.
    Nancy SSW-DT

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  14. Arlana 1142628 September 2011 at 05:39

    Love your sweet stitching. What a sweet Christmas card. Have a sweet day!!! Arlana@SSW!!!

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  15. martina's kaartjes28 September 2011 at 20:35

    funny card ! thanks for playing with stampfairy this week,
    good luck,
    greetings, martina
    x

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  16. Chris (catt871)1 October 2011 at 03:18

    This is so cute!!!! I love the stitching, it adds a really nice "Christmas" feel to the card!!! Great job for persevering - I gave up with my mini machine in the THREADING process!!! LOL THANKS For joining us at The Stamp Fairy!!
    Hugs,
    Chris

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