Sometimes I have trouble being "done" with a layout. This is one of those. I just really enjoyed adding detail after detail, especially stitching - both by hand and with my poor, overworked sewing machine - because I just kept thinking that I needed a few more stitches...
I love to use strip journaling - it just adds more detail to the layout and neutral contrast to the tiny (my favorite kind!) patterns. Sometimes I stitch the journaling strips on, too, but not this time. I also like to stitch across the title letters, but I didn't because I enjoy the lines on the background piece, and I didn't want to compete with them.
I used red thread because it just seemed to "pop" on the green alpha stickers.
See the red scalloped edge? It doesn't just jump out at you, but it's another fun detail - and I added some sparkle to those half circles. I know I could have added so much to the bingo card, but it wanted to stay "basic," and I couldn't argue. I guess I do know when to quit, after all! (smile)
I had so much fun with this card! I hand cut all of the strips so they would be unique and imperfect, then I adhered them in a grid. I hand cut all of the flower pieces, lightly inked everything, and adhered all of the layers with foam adhesive. Some details I did not add, but would love to see are lime green machine stitching across the alphas and hand stitching with embroidery thread around each flower layer - maybe something to plan for a car trip when someone else is driving and I need a stitching project to work on...
I love that LO. Gorgeous!
Posted by: LesleyfromWI | January 27, 2011 at 05:46 AM
What fun subject matter! One photo used as a mat for the bingo card is unique, and of course I love all the stitching as always!
Posted by: Adele | January 27, 2011 at 06:48 AM
I love the journaling and title! I agree flowers make me really happy. I can't wait until spring when I can get outside and enjoy them.
Posted by: Amy (AmyBug) | January 27, 2011 at 07:47 AM
Stacey! You did an outstanding job on these!!! LOVE your attention to detail and love all the stiching! I've had 3 sewing machines so far and haven't tried to use 1 yet... one of these days. Your work is beautiful!
Posted by: Lynn Barwald | January 27, 2011 at 08:05 AM
Gorgeous work, Stacey. Your details are perfect!
Posted by: Debbie | January 27, 2011 at 08:34 AM
Beautiful layout and cool card!
Posted by: Carol (ScrapMomOf2) | January 27, 2011 at 04:10 PM