Spring Ducks

I had this image colored for almost a week now and have been meaning to make it into a card for the Clearly Delightful challenge which was to use a duck image.  

Instead of faux stitching like I normally do, I decided to try and use real stitching.  While my lines are pretty straight, I don't like the corners.  I definitely need more practice to try and figure out how to make the corners more square, and to figure out how to end the thread without going over the edge...but hey, it's a start, and for my first time, I'm pretty happy with it.  The satin bow was made with my bow easy and then I threaded some organdy through the center and then through a button and tied that in a bow.  I wish I knew where the image came from, but unfortunately I don't have any clue (it was just saved as ducks on my computer over a year ago).  Of course the image was colored with my copics.    

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

One Stitch at a Time - Use stitching
Paper Sundaes - Glittery Spring - I hope my shimmery organdy counts
Allsorts - 3,2,1 - 3 types of paper, 2 types of ribbon, 1 image
Bee Crafty - "Sew Cute" - use stitching
The Corrosive Challenge - "Sew it Up" - use stitching
Crafty Cardmakers - Digital Delights 
Cupcake Craft Challenge - Keep it Simple 
Cute Daisy May - Bright and Cheerful
Sophisticat Challenges - Stitching
The Pink Elephant - Ribbon
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Spring is in the Air
Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - "All about Me" - use what you love (Copics, Ribbon, Bow Easy and stitching )
ABC Challenge - O is for One Paper (only 1 DP used)
Crafty Creations - Stitching
Inky Impressions - Spring
Little Red Wagon - Ribbon
Your Next Stamp - Spring Colors
Lots to Do - Use a machine (sewing machine)
Stamp Something - Touch of Spring



Have a wonderful day! 

Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps:  unknown (digi image)  
Ink/Coloring:  Copics (Y00, Y02, Y04, YG01, YG03, BG000, YR12, YR14, N8)
Paper:  Barely Banana; Certainly Celery; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP - unknown (from grab bag at LSS)
Embellishments:  Satin Ribbon (Michael's); Organdy Ribbon (JoAnn's); Buttons (unknown)
Tools:  Sewing Machine