Thursday, July 16, 2009

K. Werner Color Inspiration #56

Love the colors in this week's Color Inspiration challenge and thought they'd look great paired up with some kraft paper. I haven't done much card-making in a while - so these fun colors really helped me get out of my slump!
I have been crocheting some dishcloths recently for our kitchen (to replace some pretty shabby ones that I bought at the Dollar Store, like, a year ago). So when Nichole Heady gave a pattern for and demonstrated how to make these adorable crocheted flowers out of embroidery floss, I knew they were right up my alley! I had TONS of beautiful embroidery floss already, but I did have to pick up a tiny crochet hook at Walmart, since none of mine were small enough to work with the embroidery floss.

Thanks for looking! And OH, I just noticed that I need to change my blog banner in a bad way. It's definitely not winter here any longer! I'm sitting here, sweating! I'll add that to the list!

posted by Jennifer Kirk at 9:47 AM

18 Comments:

Anonymous Cindy Major said...

This is totally adorable! I love it!

Cindy

10:16 AM  
Blogger Jane said...

awesome card! just love it!

1:12 PM  
Blogger Terri Trotter Earley said...

STUNNER. Love your box and great use of letters. Super fun job with the color combo.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

1:55 PM  
Blogger ~kelly marie~ said...

This card is GORGEOUS! I love it! My favorite one I have seen so far! Love it :).

3:36 PM  
Blogger itsallrosi said...

this came out great!

I also tried my hand at the crochet flowers when I saw Nicole's tutorial. I haven't crocheted since I was about 14 years old, but it came right back.

we should get together soon!

5:21 AM  
Blogger Sue Lelli said...

I NEVER figured out how to make the flowers! I'm a knitter and never learned how to crochet. I'm jealous! Your card is great! I love how you used the different colored letters.

10:37 AM  
Blogger Savitri said...

Fun fun!! I used a crochet flower too... I didn't make it though, I wish. I did try but uhmmm... not great! I should check out Nichol's tut!

12:55 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I so love this card's simplicity!

4:51 PM  
Blogger Winter said...

Beautiful card! I love the flower, I wish I knew how to crochet!

9:17 PM  
Blogger Elise said...

Oh my goodness, that is a sweet card! Congratulations on being in the ROUND UP!

7:51 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

So pretty! Love the flower, too!

7:31 AM  
Blogger Geny said...

Cute cute cute!

8:59 AM  
Blogger Anthonette said...

I love the clean and simple look of your card. Congrats on Kristina's Round Up!

Your embroidered flower is gorgeous. What size of needle did you use? As a kid, I used to know how to crochet (basic stuff). I wanted to try Nichole's tutorial, but I haven't made time.

3:18 PM  
Blogger NancyS said...

What a simply elegant card! Love it. TFS.

3:45 PM  
Blogger Kimberly's Krafts said...

Gorgeous flower! I love your card and congrats on the top 20! :)

10:56 AM  
Blogger Cathy Weber said...

Love the crochet flower. Wish I knew how to do that! Guess I just have to wait for the felt.

6:39 PM  
Blogger Sammye Jo said...

Love this! It is totally cute!!!

TFS!!!
Sammye Jo
My Blog

9:59 AM  
Blogger Sue Ann said...

WOW this is beautiful!! Do you have a store on etsy?? I would love to buy some flowers from you :)

2:27 PM  

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