Just Inklined December Blog Hop....All Stitched Up

My how time flies......and the snowflakes too!  It's now December, only a few weeks until Christmas.... and time for the next Blog Hop at Just Inklined.  Wait until you see the exciting line up this time around!  Now then, if you've arrived here from Cathy's blog, you're right on track, otherwise, please hop over to Debbie's blog where all the fun begins.....

This month's theme was to use real or faux stitching, and I decided on the real thing!  The MS punch I used on the burgundy cardstock actually punches a border of little holes, ideal for hand stitching, ....but I don't remember the eye of the needle being sooooo small, nor how difficult it is to thread!!  And to think I once did needlepoint and cross-stitch....

The image used, Oriental Poppy, is just one of the many gorgeous flower images which are available in the store.  Poppies are a favourite of mine, and I'm reeeeally looking forward to spring and their appearance in my garden.  For now, I've coloured the peach/pink version with Prismas, adding glossy accents to the petals.

To finish the card I've heat embossed a stamped flourish in two corners, using silver embossing powder.  This ties in with my stitching, done with silver metalic thread.....

Thanks once again for visiting, and now you move on to your next stop at Toni's blog, where you are sure to find something to inspire!