A speed challenge with a crafting theme accepted. Thanks to Johanna for reminding me of the always fun challenge at the As You See It Challenge blog. My card today was one recreated from a card class. The original class stenciled on felt and included twine. Since I didn’t have another piece of felt and could not find my twine and the clock was ticking, I opted for card and began the time. Taylored Expressions quilt square stencil in four different inks was used for my focal image. Then using TE’s All Planned Out 4 die set for my scalloped backer, followed by TE’s Cross Stitch embossing folder in jujube cardstock and inked with the same color to help the embossing stand out a bit. I couldn’t decide on a sentiment from the many pre stamped and cut sentiments in my stash and of course the time was starting to run out so I figured Life is a mess would fit since I found a few smudges on my card. My card was completed in 8 minutes and 45 seconds and will be shared with:
As You See It Challenge: Challenge #379 Hastened Handicrafts
Thanks for stopping in for a peek. I appreciate you and your time. Take care, stay cool and make it a great day.
Stamp Buddies 
Your quilt square is beautiful!
I’m impressed you could get that beautiful quilt block done in less than 10 minutes. Great card and great sentiment
Beautiful quilt block! I really like the sentiment.
Beautiful quilt square and I like the cross stitch embossing folder. I’m very impressed you got it done in less than 10 minutes.
This is really impressive, Gayle! As a part-time quilter, I love the stencilled quilted square. Lovely composition with the inked and embossed cross-stitch patterning at the back. The sentiment is a good one and I can think of plenty of times I’d have liked to have had it to use. Thanks for taking on the speed challenge at As You See It -it’s a beauty!