Playing with Paper . . .

Morning Everyone!

It's time once again for a new challenge over at The Sisterhood of Crafters

and "I" am honored to be your hostess today!

I discovered there were two techniques that I haven't used in a very long time so decided to make those our theme for today's challenge.  Those two techniques are:

Paper Piecing and/or Paper Piercing

(you can use one or the other ... or both).

 

I wanted to use a LARGE image stamp to give you the full effect but not sure this was a good choice ... although, I do like how it came together.  I am always in need of Sympathy cards so decided to use that as the theme for today's technique card.  AND, as you see, I chose Paper PIECING.  I was actually going to do Paper Piercing in the corner of my background paper but DUH!  FORGOT and adhered it to my card base before doing it!  Went with faux stitching instead! 

Oh well ... next time!  LOL!

I wasn't sure if you could tell in the full card photo how I had 'fussy cut' parts of my flower and stacked them with dimensional tape for extra dimensional paper piecing ... so here's a close up of that detail.

Recipe:

Papers:  Black cs, Lavender cs, Lilac cs, Colorbok 'Sorbet' dp

Stamps/Ink:  Heartfelt 'Blossoms', Versafine Onyx

Dies:  Cheery Lynn Designs 'Exotic Butterflies Small' #DL112, Spellbinder Nestabilities 'Labels 17', Elizabeth Craft 'With Sympathy' #737, Memory Box 'Geneva Vine' #98595

Accessories:  Dimensional Tape, TH fine tip black marker, Spectrum Noir alcohol marker 'LV1'

Technique:  Paper Piecing, Faux Stitching

At the last minute I decided to do a second card.
Here I've simply grabbed a sheet of Graphic45 'Sweet Sentiments' 8x8 paper (doubled sided) and a floral stamp (by Just for Fun) and make a thank you card.  Another very 'simple' card but a little special with the paper piecing.

Please pop over to the Sisterhood to see the fabulous creations my 'sistahs' have created for you then come join in the fun!  We draw such amazing inspiration from all you crafters and truly enjoy being ooohhh'd & aaahhh'd by your amazing talents!

A few challenges to share in today:
Creative Moments Challenge - Anything Goes/Paper Piecing

Cuttin and Stampin Challenge - Anything Goes

Digi Chooseday Challenge - Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesday Challenge - Anything Goes

 Thanks so much for stopping by!

Can you believe we only have a few days left in this month!  

WOW!  Time is FLYING by!!