Monday, March 12, 2012

Sweet little kitty card

Do you remember this little cutie?



It's been a while since I stitched him and made him into a card, but finally I can show it to you...



The card was for my daughter, and since she sometimes pops on here to see what her old mum has been up to, I couldn't post it until after her birthday! (Happy Birthday, Titch!)


Here's some close up pictures of the details...





The Happy Birthday 'thingy' (I haven't a clue what to call it!) was actually made from this....


...the label from a pair of jeans! I just changed the string to the thread that was left over from the kit, gave it a couple of coats of pink paint and added  a stick-on greeting! Easy-peasy!!!

I'm really pleased with the way the card turned out. I'm not usually one for stitching the same design twice, but I'm certainly going to keep this chart as it was fun to stitch and who knows, I may just stitch it again!

Thanks to everyone for the get well wishes, much appreciated!

Until next time...happy stitching.
Rhona

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hello

I love this card and the way you've put it together.

Lovely kitty stitching.

Mouse said...

awww it looks lovely on the card :) and i save bits like that too for that just in case light bulb moment ..lol :) love mouse xxxxx

Rebekah said...

That is super cute! Good job!

Faith... said...

The card is very cute and I love how you made the little tag! Very creative!

StitchyDragon Creates said...

that is a lovely card! What a brilliant idea with the tag from the jeans - blue peter would be proud lol ;)

Carol said...

Such a darling card, Rhona--I love that sweet kitty :)

Lynn said...

This is adorable! I love it!!

Rowyn said...

I didn't think that design could get any cuter, but it has with the way you have finished it. Adorable!

Valma said...

great great very great finish for this card =D
Sure your daughter has been very happy to receive it !
bravo =D
xxx

kate n said...

The card is lovely, and I think if you were to stitch it again you could easily change the colour scheme. You make great cards.

Anne said...

Super adorable card for you daughter Rhona! She will love it!! Happy Birthday to her!!

Hippywitch said...

Gorgeous! The tag thingy is a great idea and finishes it off lovely :-)
love Lori xx

lesli said...

Oh my goodness....look at the beautiful card you created! I love it!

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday to your daughter. It's a GREAT card, cute cross stitch project and wonderful how you used the label from the jeans and turned it into something so stunning. Great creation Rhona ! Ann

Lija Broka said...

That's a great finish. I have done this kitty myself, but went for the simple option of just using the provided card. I had issues with picking white over light grey - they looked exactly the same. I love the reusing of the jean's label.

Stitching Noni said...

Hi Rhona, have just discovered your blog after reading the WOCS mag ;0). I love your designs.
Your teacup kitty card looks adorable. What a brill idea to save the jeans label. I am stitching kitty at the moment ,0)
Look forward to keeping up with all your news.