Hello Friends, I hope you had a great weekend. Today it’s my turn on the Penny Black blog so I created TWO cards for you. This weeks challenge is all about frames and borders.
After cutting my die cut frame on this card I used the negative image to create another framed card for my second card. 
Before we get started I must tell you that the Sew Easy is back in stock here. I used their piercing mat and the Sew Easy tool to score the random lines on the front of my card. The mat works better than a mouse pad for me because it has lines and dots to guide me. Love the color too and the threads. (no this is not an ad for the Sew Easy) After I pierced and completed my sewing I set it aside to finish the frame part of my card.
(Here is a tutorial if you would like on on the Sew Easy..it really is easy ) 
I hope in the next photo might clear up any confusion?? Below you will see the supplies too. I colored and cut my images, punched my clouds and glued the image the white card base. I also cut another Fleur De Lis square from Spellbinders and scored it an inch from the top for the back of my card.
I used some foam to raise the “window” off of the card to create my little scene. The flower and flower pot I used Tombow markers and stamped onto the pot. The mouse and background I used Copic makers. Did you see my hedgehog coloring tutorial here. You can apply the same tips on the mouse.
This photo shows how I created the negative image for my card below. After die cutting the Fleur De Lis from my rectangular card stock I thought why not create another card with the negative. In this photo the flower does not touch the sentiment…I just have to point that out…lol
Keep in mind the negative is more fragile so you want to pace yourself & not work as quickly as you might usually. I inked up this letter background stamp with some distress ink and stamped on my negative. Use a sponge dauber for small areas like this to add distress ink (walnut) to highlight the pretty pattern on the negative edges of the Fleur De Lis square die.
Before you mount the negative on some green paper add some more detail. Score some lines, sew and distress your scored lines to add more texture and elements to your card.
Also prepare your sentiment before you glue down all of your elemtns on your card. I used this die cut for the sentiment. Distressing the die really adds to it too.
I added some hand stitching to the corners to carry up the design and add to the overall balance of the card too. It’s so quick and easy and worth the extra effort.
I love Glossy Accents and use it on every card. Now Glossy Accents is available in small containers finally. I added some to the center of “Cheerful” flower from Penny Black. This flower was colored with Copics first and I added some highlights with Tombow markers.
I will be back tomorrow with two more cards for this weeks challenge at the Penny Black Blog.
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See you tomorrow and thank YOU for visiting. Hugs, Kathy
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Day 27. Coloring Card
Day 27. Painting a Background
Day 1. & The 30 Day Coloring Challenge & Coloring Link Up
Well you certainly know how to use a frame to its best Kathy, these are just gorgeous.
Well, I am speechless! These are both so pretty and so creative! I like that you used the negative also!
Totally amazing. I am gob smacked at the way you use the negative bit… that is so incredible.
These cards are outstanding – like all of your cards.
Oh these are gorgeous! I LOVE how you used the negative, looks fantastic!
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Beautiful cards! I love the second one. You always share such wonderful ideas. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the inspiration Kathy! I love both your cards! Love the cuteness and sewing on the first, love that Fleur de Lis die! And I adore the colouring you achieved on the flower in the second card!
UNBELIEVABLE! Seriously. . .I am always completely amazed by your creativity! These cards are sooo fabulous, Kathy! Your details just make each of your cards so special! I’m totally in awe! Gorgeous stuff today! I know I’ve said this before, but I am very glad you share your talent with us! Hugs! 🙂
hi Kathy, hope you had a wonderful memorial day weekend! … luv that random pink stitching on the 1st card, and REVERSE frame on the 2nd card!! Very creative & both are just AMAZING!! 🙂
these are seriously gorgeous cards–you’re such an inspiration to me to try harder!
Eek! Love the way you used the negative! Both cards are fabulous Kathy!
These are both great! You add so much detail to your work!
These are FABULOUS! Such attention to beautiful details! The mouse card is so whimsical and adorable and the flower card is beautiful! LOVE the dimension and layering – AMAZING.
This is some serious absolute beautifulness!!!!!!! Lovely lovely cards!
I know, I keep saying this Kathy but you leave me speechless with your creativity. Superb use of the negative too. TFS.
A beautiful duo Kathy. Two cards using one die-cut – fabulous idea!
Both are such interesting compositions but it is the second that I just love – all the detail & the inking of the edges to bring out the delicate pattern of the frame – the way the flower is so dimensional & the lovely bottom edge with the embossing & the sewing….. there;s just so much to catch the eye here.
Paula (PEP)
Sew amazing, you are so talented both cards are just perfect.
Hi Kathy,
I am very serious when I tell you that I am running out of words to tell you how fantastic your cards are! Every single time I stop in (Which is now a daily habit!), I am stunned, flabbergasted and so happy to see something new that you created. If I werent so old, I would want to be YOU when I grow up!! I really love your work! These cards are gorgeous and the 2nd card using the negative from the frame of the first is stunning! It looks like the image is actually coming up out of the card. Wow..I wish I had thought of it..LOL
Thank you again for another wonderful display to start off my week and I look forward to the rest of the week!
*Hugs*
~Andrea
Kathy
Your attention to details are amazing! Thanks for sharing:)
Sending hugs your way. We need
to catch up:)
Lots if Love
Sandi N.
SOOOOOOOOOOOOO Creative…I especially Love the Mouse one but Both cards are over the top!! Thanks…it has been a while since I have used the negative….Hugs!
Your cards are super gorgeous. I’m still new in crafting and I don’t have that much tools yet. 😀
I know, I keep saying this Kathy but you leave me speechless with your creativity. Superb use of the negative too. TFS.