Funky Fossil - Sew Lovely with Knitted Background

I've been playing with the Funky Fossil "Sew Lovely" clear stamp set using their "Knitted Stencil" for the background.

I started by using "Weathered Wood" Distress Oxide Ink through the "Knitted Background Stencil.

On plain white card, I stamped the thread holders (eight times, two for each colour) in Versafine Clair inks.

I coloured the inner thread area with an Arteza Brush Pen and then cut the shape out.  

I then fussy cut the thread holder out (without the foliage) and adhered the coloured thread to it using foam pads to give dimension.

I stamped the "Sew Happy For You" and the "Kisses/cross stitch" sentiment in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink and then adhered the thread cards onto the card.