Hand-stitched Flower

Hello again! I'm back to participate in Kim Kesti's fun challenge, based off of her card:

We could either make a card based off a second love (hers is quilting), or use the design layout, colors, etc. for inspiration.  I have to admit I cheated a little here, because I don't LOVE sewing, but I wanted to use this flower I had hand-stitched a loooong time ago (I'm talkin' years here).  I am currently cross-stitching a baby quilt, but it's taking me forever, so that's why I don't LOVE it anymore!  :)  I used a Bazzill template to outline the flower, and then stitched it with some floss.  I added some brightly colored Art Institute Glitter to fill in the petals and leaves and a button for the bud.  The floral paper on the top of the card was from a swap, but the geometric paper on the bottom is K&Co.  I added a bit of Michaels ribbon and a Making Memories epoxy tag with some twine.  The bee is a button, but I snipped the loop off, adhered it with a glue dot, and hand drew the bee's path. :)  You can see I'm still experimenting with trying to get better pictures.  I took one with the card flat on my table, one standing up so you can see how the tag hangs, and one that's just a close up of the tag.  I hope you like this card, and man, I'm glad to have finally used that flower! :D

-Suzanne :O )