This week over on the Daring Cardmakers blog Ruth is challenging us to embrace new things.
Whether a card to mark a new start or new addition, new products or new techniques, January seems to be the perfect time to try something new!
My new items are some supplies I bought before Christmas but didn't manage to use yet having been in the Christmas cardmaking zone:
Paper: Simple Stories
Stamps: Flora & Fauna - Everyday Word Party
Dies: Concord & 9th - Sew Striped, Lawn Fawn - Spring Showers
I've recently got back into cross stitch. Blame those stitched Christmas tree dies I used on cards back in December and the discovery of my old works in progress from the early naughties when helping get Christmas decorations out of my mum and dad's loft... well the bug has taken hold again because this is what I've been working on over Christmas:
The Deck the Halls kit by Caterpillar Cross Stitch available here. It's lovely and I went for the 16 count option.
But anyway, I digress...
I was in a stitching mood still, so wanted to feature stitching on my card.
No problem with the Concord & 9th Sew Striped die that would let me stitch some lines (in rainbow shades of course to chase away the January blues).
I then created the card around the theme with cloud dies for the sentiments – also new stamps from Flora & Fauna.
A few sparkly elements to finish off the look and the card was done.
Make sure you check out the rest of the wonderful projects from the design team and play along if you can!
Happy crafting!
 Flora & Fauna - Everyday Word Party stamps Shop at: EH | SHC |
 Concord & 9th - Sew Striped die Shop at: EH | MISC | SBC | SHC |
 Lawn Fawn - Spring Showers dies Shop at: AZ | EH | SBC | SHC |
 Versafine - Onyx Black ink pad Shop at: AZ | EH | SBC |
 Neenah Classic Crest 110 lb smooth Solar White cardstock Shop at: AZ | EH | SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp - Fog cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh - Sparkling Clear Confetti Mix sequins Shop at: EH | SSS |
 Marvy Jewel Picker Shop at: AZ |
 Tonic Studios Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive Shop at: AZ | EH | SBC |
 3M Scotch double-sided foam tape Shop at: AZ | EH |
 Lawn Fawn - Stamp shammy cleaner Shop at: AZ | EH | SBC | SHC |
 Sizzix - Big Shot machine Shop at: AZ | EH | SBC |
 Sizzix - Sidekick machine Shop at: AZ | SBC |
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