Let's Patch Things Up (DTC #196)

Greetings!  It's time for Double Trouble Challenge #196. This biweekly challenge runs through Sunday, August 3, 2025. For fun, we're observing "National Thread the Needle Day" on Friday, July 25, 2025.

THING 1: Trouble Maker has given us the requirements to play along with this new 3-2-1 Recipe:

3-2-1 Recipe "Keep Us in Stitches" 

Servings - Unlimited Portions of Fun

Ingredients

AT LEAST

3 Layers

There are actually ten layers added to this card base, using three solid colors and three patterned papers.

2 Images - Stamped or Die-Cut

Two die-cut dragonflies were included, plus one on the inside.

1 Stitched Element

I added stitching to four elements on the card front and to one inside of the card. I added the stitching the "old-fashioned" way, with a fine-tipped black marker.

THING 3:  Twisted Sister 

says, "My optional twist is to include a fun pun as your sentiment."

Thankfully, at the moment, I don't need a card to "patch things up" with anyone, but at least I'll have one in my stash. 

THING 2: Double Dare

says, "The TSOT #675 sketch is below if you wish to participate. Their challenge opens on Tuesday, July 22, so be cautious not to unintentionally publish your card before that date."

This sketch was not the inspiration for my card.

A layer of green was adhered to a pastel-colored card base, then a panel of wood-grain paper was added diagonally. Next, I cut a rectangle from the same cardstock used for the card base, layering a panel of green and then a panel of floral paper. Finally, a skinny rectangle was cut from bright pink cardstock to serve as a mat for the gold-striped patterned paper. Once the stitches were completed, the layered rectangles were arranged on the wood-grain with foam tape. This totaled seven layers. The two dragonfly images were also added. 

This card required a sentiment, preferably a pun about stitching or sewing. After running a bunch of words through my head, I arrived at "Let's Patch Things Up..."  I created it on my laptop, then added it to two layers of cardstock, bringing the total layers to ten. The inside of the card was lined with a panel of white cardstock and scraps of patterned paper. Stitching was added, and a die-cut dragonfly was included, leaving space for a personal message. 

Thank you for stopping by. Please visit the Double Trouble Challenge #196 Blog to view the Design Team's creative cards.

Melanie

Materials

Stamp: computer-generated sentiment

Inks: Sakura Archival Ink - black (Micron Pen)

Cardstock: Stampin' Up! Basic White, Pool Party, Old Olive & Melon Mambo

Paper: CTMH "Happy Times" & Ink 'n Splatter "Summer Breeze"

Die: Paper Smooches "Silhouette Flowers" (dragonflies)

Misc.: SBC Foam Tape (1 mm & 2 mm), Honey Bee Gems