It's a technique time-out! Yep, I'm talking about something new and easy for you to try! And we can all use easy, right??? So here's the idea - a card with almost no stamping, using paper piecing for the main image. Take a look:
This card was created using the sketch from Mojo Monday Week 78. This paper was calling my name and I knew I wanted to use it but couldn't decide on a stamp to go with it so I created my own flower mimicking one of the flowers on the paper (by SEI). Using a few nestabilities (the circle and Labels 1) I was able to create the petals and the leaves for my flower. The stem was simply hand drawn and voila! Good to go! (Click on the picture to see a larger version).
Paper piecing can be easy (as this was) or much more complex. I challenge you to find a great paper with an image that you can easily replicate in a larger format for your next card and give it a try.
And a great big shout-out to Mojo Monday for providing such great sketches week after week!!
Here's another card using the same paper but incorporating stamping this time:
This layout was based on a sketch from Card Patterns - can you tell how hooked I am on sketches??? They are just such a great way to get inspired and have a "jumping off" point for a card layout! And Card Patterns offers goodies every week so be sure to check them out!
This card has a little extra sparkle as the egg is painted with Diamond Stickles. Image from My Favorite Things. I think these guys are just too cute!!
So that's all until Friday - see you then with another "feature" -
Have a creative Thursday!
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9 comments:
Mary, I just love the paper piecing card and the way the pieces echo the DP! What a creative thing you are.
Mary this is just the greatest idea to use your nesties and paper piece the flower! I love doing that... mimicking dp... it's always a great look and fun! I love the sketch you used too... cute as can be! I checked out Card Patterns while I was here... thanks for the link!
EEkkkk! Hardly any stamping??! I don't know if I am up for it! LOL
Your cards are just beautiful!! I need to do more paper piecing, but honestly I am not good with scissors. I don't know what my deal is, but I think I should have been held back in Kinder. :)
That's really neat how you created the image to match the paper! And how smart are you to use the labels die for the leaves - awesome idea!
Cool cards! Love it! ~Olena~
I love that sparkly egg!
Love the top card--very cute!
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I really like them both!!
How fun! Great idea to use punches to mimic the paper. Love it!! Nice job on the sketch.
It's a good life!
Terri E.
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