I've chosen a very special event to mark the launch of Jolie Paperie - the inagural Jems Blog Hop. The Jems are an amazing team of Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, headed up by the brilliant Julie Kettlewell. Being part of this team is one of the best things I've ever done. It's an honour to be part of such an inspirational group of women.
If you've come to me via my lovely Stampin' Up! "Mummy" Julie Kettlewell, welcome! Isn't her project amazing? What an act to follow!
Our theme this month is Retired Products, and I've used the Birthday Bouquet papers from the Spring/Summer catalogue (probably my favourite papers EVER, I'm going to be so sad to see them go) and the Perfect Pennants stamp set from the Annual Catalogue, which is full of positive and uplifting sentiments.
I wanted to keep the beautiful papers as the focus, so I've chosen a very simple design with a delicate vellum banner, embossed in gold and stitched on with gold thread. A sprinkling of gold sequins completes the look.
Here's a close up of the embossed sentiment and stitching. I'll let you in on a secret - I don't have a sewing machine...I used my paper piercer to poke holes and then sewed it by hand (you don't want to see the back!)
Here's another example using the ice cream cone paper..
And another close up...
I liked the way the loose threads looked, so I pulled them through to the front. But for those who like things neat, I did another sample with the threads tucked neatly away, and pierced two rows of holes so I could cross stitch.
Such a delicate, feminine looking project, I think.
And finally, all the cards together.
Thank you for visiting, hope you liked my projects and my new blog...I'd like to invite you to subscribe if you'd like to see more from me. Next stop on the hop is the lovely Samantha Webster. Enjoy!
Stay jolie,
Allie xx
Welcome back to blogland Allie and such stunning makes, simple and stunning is what i love and i havent given these papers enough love maybe will get them out to play this weekend xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love these Allie! The delicate sewing is inspired & very neat I have to say! So glad you got your blog up & running & joined us for the hop x
ReplyDeleteI love the use of the vellum and it doesn't hide the pretty background papers at all, gorgeous cards
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous
ReplyDeleteWOW these are stunning Allie and I agree the papers are one of my favourites - hope you have stocked up! :)
ReplyDeleteSam xx
Gorgeous Allie... Yes these have been my most used papers from the Spring Summer... They will be missed.....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, the vellum looks amazing over laying the DSP!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous! I love this DSP and love how you've shown it off in these makes! Sam xx
ReplyDeleteThe embossing looks amazing and I love those papers too x
ReplyDeleteAww, you can't beat a bit of gold embossing and I'm with you, these papers are the best! Lovely cards :-)
ReplyDeleteLove these Allie, never thought of sewing with the gold or silver thread. Inspiration. Thank you. k x
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these! Simple can be so effective, can't it? And it's a great way to showcase the papers. My son wants an "ice cream party" (whatever one of those is - he's three!), so I might have to do another order before June now you've reminded me of these...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Sarah L
Love your cards, I've been looking for inspiration for using these papers and these are great :)
ReplyDeleteOMG love the stitching. I always want to do this on my cards but can't be bothered to change needs on my sewing machine or get it out for that matter. You have made me realize the simplest things in life, hand stitching on cards, using the paper piercer for lining up, ingenious, thanks for the beautiful inspiration xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, love the beautiful image and stitching.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Linda xxx