Is THAT an UGLY Sweater or WHAT?

Good morning...welcome back to Day 4 of Awkward Holiday Chaos at Catch the Bug! Our theme today is "Is THAT an UGLY Sweater or WHAT?"...pick your favorite sweater and follow the recipe! Here are your choices:
                                         

I actually thought all the sweaters were cute, so I just went with #1...2 Layers, Polka Dots, Color Red. Here's what I've created:

I've colored the adorable chick with pencils, added some googlie eyes, a healthy dose of glitter, and a heart. The sketch is as from Freshly Made Sketches.

Image: Bugaboo "Skinny Bird Candy Cane" Digital Stamp

Ink: Printer

Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Pure Poppy, October Afternoon Patterned Paper

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Googlie Eyes, Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Lil' Inker Designs Dies, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details...play along for the chance to win awesome Bugaboo images! Below is a list of challenges for the week:

Challenges entered:

Cards in Envy: The Spirit of Christmas (must fit in envelope for mailing)
CAS on Friday: #147 Make a Christmas Card
Crafty Friends: #98 Christmas
If You Give a Crafter a Cookie: #108

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Sketch Saturday

Good morning sketch fans!  It's Saturday so that means we have a great new sketch for you at Sketch Saturday...check it out:

I was a little bit stumped with the top panel, but then I thought of clouds!  I got out a Cat's Pajamas stamp set and some dies.  I had fun with this one; there's no coloring so it was a change of pace...a bit of paper piecing and die cutting.  I've embellished with Swarovski flatback crystals, buttons, and twine.  I love all the sparkle and texture!

Image: The Cat's Pajamas
Ink: Tuxedo Black, SU! Black Marker
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and Pure Poppy, G.P. 110, SU! Baja Breeze (?), October Afternoon Patterned Paper, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals in Jet and Siam, PTI Buttons, Devine Twine
Extras: Cuttlebug "Swiss Dot" Embossing Folder, Spellbinders Nestabilities, The Cat's Pajamas CutUps Dies (waves and clouds), MFT Die-namics "Stacking Stars" Dies, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the Saturday Girls' creations here, along with sponsor and challenge details.  We do hope you will play along...I can't wait to see your take on the sketch!

Challenges entered:

Crafty Gals Corner: Under the Sea
Creative Card Crew: Die Cuts
Fairytale Challenge: Under the Sea
Jo's Scrap Shack: Nautical Seascapes
Polkadoodles: Add Some Embossing
Time Out Challenges: Nature With the Optional Twist of Animals

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Sketch Saturday

Hey there!  We have a great, new sketch for you this week at Sketch Saturday; our sponsor for the week is Bunny Zoe's Crafts.  Here is the sketch:

When I made my card for today, I was looking ahead to spring and incorporated The Cat's Pajamas Inspiration Challenge.  The adorable bunny is colored with pencils, his eyes are dotted with a black gel pen, and I've added a touch of yellow glitter to the flowers in his basket.  I had fun mixing the patterned papers with this one!  For embellishing I've added some clouds and a sun...I've put my dies to work.  I also did some subtle distressing.

Image/Sentiment: The Cat's Pajamas

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Harvest Gold, SU! Night of Navy, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS, Jillibean Soup and October Afternoon Patterned Papers

Embellies: Martha Stewart "Lemon Drop" Glitter

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, SU! Modern Label Punch, The Cat's Pajamas Cloud Die, Foam Tape

Challenges entered:

4 Crafty Chicks: Flowers

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog: Anything Goes

My Time to Craft Challenge Blog: Love is All Around

Paperminutes: Flower Power

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...I hope they will inspire you to play along for the chance to win a prize from Bunny Zoe's Crafts!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

From the Heart Stamps Blog Hop

Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps Blog Hop...January brings cold weather, so we are showcasing winter themed cards today!  I am so happy that you will be hopping along with us!  As you visit each blog, please leave a comment on the entry.  One random commenter on each blog will be selected to win the image that the designer has used on their card; in addition, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $5 gift voucher to the store.

If you have arrived from Stephanie's blog, you are in the right place; if not, you can start at the From the Heart Stamps blog so that you don't miss anything.

Here is my project, using "Winter Dog Walk".

The image is colored with pencils and I've paper pieced the dog's collar and leash.  There are touches of glitter too...gotta love the glitter even though it is a mess in the winter with the dry air and static cling!  LOL  I've added some ribbon and a layered (glittered!) snowflake for embellishing.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Winter Dog Walk"
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Pink Pirouette and Melon Mambo, October Afternoon DP
Embellies: SU! Melon Mambo Grosgrain Ribbon, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Art Glitter in "Polar Bear"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone,  MFT  Die-namics (snowflakes), Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots

Now head over to Dee's blog to see her beautiful creation.

Thank you for hopping with us today!  The hop will end Monday, January 6th at 6 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted Wednesday, January 8th at the From the Heart Stamps blog.  Stay warm and good luck!

Angela

Jingle-balls

Good morning!  It's Tuesday so that means we have another sketch for you from Tuesday Morning Sketches
.  We also have a twist; this week is our judged challenge and we would like to see you use snowmen or jingle bells...or both...on your creations!

I remembered this fun Whipper Snapper stamp and thought it would be perfect...snowmen and jingle bells!  The image is colored with pencils and I've added some subtle glitter to the Santa hat and jingle bells.  I used some paper that I've had in my stash for years; I shabbied it up a bit by applying ink to the edges, then white paint, followed by a dusting of glitter.  I embellished simply with red grosgrain ribbon and a snowflake.  I also applied ink, paint, and glitter to the patterned layer of the snowflake and finished it with a jingle bell brad.

Image: Whipper Snapper
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Palette Burnt Umber
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Poppy, October Afternoon DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", White Acrylic Paint, PTI Pure Poppy Grosgrain Ribbon, Spare Parts Brad
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT "Let it Snowflake" Die-namics Dies, EK Success 3D Dots

You can check out the rest of the challenge details and the DT's creations here...we hope you will play along!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge: Christmas
Opus Gluei: Brrrrring it On!
Pile it On: "P" is for.... (paint...white acrylic paint)
Savvy Handmade Cards: Inspiration Photo (snowman)
Sentimental Sundays: Snowman (plus a sentiment)
Stampin' for the Weekend: Use Some Red
That Craft Place: Christmas
The Corrosive Challenge: Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Holiday Baker

Good morning!  We have a new sketch for you at Tuesday Morning Sketches...it's a pretty simple one, so I hope you will give it a try!

I decided to go with a Christmas card and pulled out a Pure Innocence image.  The image is colored with pencils and I've added a holly and swirl die cuts for embellishing.

Image: MFT's Pure Innocence "Fresh From the Oven"
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Pure Poppy, and Pinefeather, October Afternoon DP
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Sizzix Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

You can check out the rest of the DT's creations and the challenge details here.

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge: Christmas is Coming
Christmas Stampin' All Year Long: Treats From the Kitchen (sugar cookies) 
Polkadoodles/Studio 12: Anything Goes: Christmas

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Owls On a Fence

Good morning!  It's Monday, so that means we have a new sketch for you at From the Heart Stamps...it's a fun one, so I hope you will play along!

I used one of Faith's newer images...(you get 3 versions when you purchase this image!)...and made a fall card.  The image is colored with pencils...I loved coloring their cute, little scarves!  I've embellished with mini brads and mesh.

Image: FTHS Owls On a Fence
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Ocean Tides and Dark Chocolate, October Afternoon DP
Embellies: Chocolate Mesh, Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Here is the sketch:

You can check out the rest of the DT's cards here, along with the challenge details.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Brown Sugar: Things With Wings
Crafting for All Seasons: Autumn Colors
Digi Galore: Wings
Hiding in My Craft Room: Fall Colors
The Squirrel and the Fox: Animal Antics
Top Tip Tuesday: Seasons

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

From the Heart Stamps Blog Hop

Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps Blog Hop.  We are welcoming fall today as well as welcoming some new team members!  (Yay, one of them is me!)

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win the image that the designer used.  Additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $5 gift voucher to the store!

If you have arrived from Ruza's Blog, you are in the right place; if not you can start at the From the Heart Stamps blog so you won't miss anything.

Here is my project, using Autumn Flower Jar.

Image: FTHS "Autumn Flower Jar"
Ink: Printer, Palette Burnt Umber
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Ruby Red and Garden Green, PTI Dark Chocolate, October Afternoon DP
Embellies: PTI Dark Chocolate Twill, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone. Corner Chomper, MFT Upsey Daisy Die-namics Dies, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Now head over to Dee's Blog to see what she has created.

Thanks for hopping with us today.  The hop will end on Monday, October 7 at 6 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps blog on Wednesday, October 7.

Have fun hopping and good luck!

Angela

Hot Stuff!

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Debbie has chosen our challenge..."It's a Male Thing".  That's right, we would like to see some "Man Cards"!

I went with Bugaboo's Gus...the guy makes me laugh...in a good way, of course!  Gus is colored with pencils and I've even remembered the zinc oxide for his nose...he's ready to head to the beach!  Some banners and die cuts complete the card.  Sketch is from Fusion.

Image: Bugaboo Stamps
Sentiment: The Cat's Pajamas
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and New Leaf, SU! Brilliant Blue and Poppy Parade, October Afternoon DP
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics (cloud and sun), The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's "Man Cards"...the line-up is looking good!  Why not take some time to play along?  Build your stash!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Card Crafters Circle: For the Boys
Creatalicious Challenges: For the Boys
DRS Designs: Mad About Plaid
Fusion: Sketch
Here Come the Boys: Lazy Summer Days
Kreativeinkauf: Summer, Sun, Beach
The Male Room: The Great Outdoors

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Yes, Virginia....

Good morning!  It's time for another challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight, Lesley has chosen "Vintage" for our challenge theme.  Sounds good, right?  I went with Christmas...it's right around the corner, you know!

I've had this stamp and DP in my stash for quite awhile and had always planned on pairing them.  I distressed my papers and added some die cut holly spritzed with Glimmer Mist and tied with twine, some pearls, and glass glitter (love the chunky look of it...so pretty!).

Sentiment: Penny Black
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, SU! Cameo Coral, October Afternoon DP
Embellies: SU! Glass Glitter, PTI Twine, Spare Parts Pearls, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in "Pearl"
Extras: Sizzix Holly Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will hop on over to Ruby's Rainbow to check out the vintage creations; why not play along?

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Deep Ocean Challenge Blog: Christmas in July
Jellypark Challenges: Christmas in July
Ooh La La Challenge: A Step Back in Time
The Hobby House: Christmas
The Paper Girls: Glitter, Glitter, Glitter

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Rejoice

Good morning!  I took last Tuesday off, but I'm back this week with another fun sketch challenge from the ladies at Tuesday Morning Sketches.  Our sponsor for the week is Imagine That and Melissa has drawn our sketch.

Can you tell I am looking forward to spring?  The sunny yellow makes me happy!  I paired the sentiment with some paper that's been in my stash way too long; then added some ribbon, a button, and Swarovski crystals for embellishment.

Sentiment: Daydream Designs
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Daffodil Delight, PTI True Black, October Afternoon DP
Embellies: Black Grosgrain Ribbon (my stash), PTI Harvest Gold Button, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Jet"
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Large Scallop Die-namics Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Digi Makeover Challenge: Anything Goes
Make It Monday: Anything Goes
Make My Monday: Ribbons and Buttons
Paper Playtime: Use a Sentiment Stamp
Really Reasonable Ribbon: Spring Colors and Ribbon

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations with this fun sketch...they are sure to inspire you!  Play along for a chance to win a great prize...click here for details....

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

TMS#118

Good morning Tuesday Morning Sketches fans! Melissa has another fun sketch for you this week. Our sponsor is Robyn's Fetish, you can check out her goodies here.

As I was looking through my stamps in search of inspiration, I came across this fun Stampendous stamp and decided I would make a baby card. I love making baby cards! I colored the image with pencils and accented the heart on the baby chick's bib with glitter. The image is cut out with Spellbinder's Nestabilities and popped up. I used some brads for embellishing...I thought the buttons were perfect for the baby theme.

Image: Stampendous Calendar Chicks

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and Smokey Shadow, October Afternoon DP, The Paper Studio Vellum

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Making Memories "Button" Brads, Spare Parts Brads

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

You can find the rest of the DT's creations here. I would love to see YOU play along too...it's a fun sketch with a lot of possibilities!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Angela

TMS#115: Inspiration Challenge, Plus Pink

Good morning! It's time for another fun challenge from Tuesday Morning Sketches. Today it is an inspiration challenge and our sponsor is Sassy Studio Designs (love their images!) When I saw the tote bag, I thought of a gorgeous floral/strip DP combo in my stash and knew it would be perfect. However, when I received my image I had to make a new plan...my autumn DP just didn't jive with the winter theme! So, I had a winter image, an autumn tote bag, and I had to add pink to the mix.... Hmmm.... This is what I came up with....

The elements I took from the photo were the touch of brown and the square shape of the tote bag. I have had this October Afternoon paper in my stash and knew it would be perfect...I love pink for a winter card...nice and quirky!

The image is colored with pencils and I added a bit of subtle glitter to the fur on Honey's outfit. I did a bit of sponging and diecutting, added some Baker's Twine and Bella Dots and called it good. I think Honey is gorgeous and she was really fun to color; here's a close-up of her pretty face. Love her eyes!

Image: Studio Sassy Designs Digital Stamp

Ink: Pallette Burnt Umber

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and Dark Chocolate, SU! Melon Mambo, October Afternoon DP, The Paper Studio Vellum

Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Bella Dots in "Chocolate", PTI Baker's Twine in "Chocolate"

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Dies, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I used the sketch from Card Patterns, but I flipped it. Did you notice that I switched up the panels? By mistake! The upper left section should be the smallest one; when I flipped the pieces over to tape them together I must have forgot to reverse them. It turned out okay though...I think the big, pink snowflake looks good on the cream background.

You can check out the rest of the DT's cards here. Now it's your turn! I would love to see what you come up with using the inspiration photo and the color pink....

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

***I just realized I did a major faux pas and didn't use our TMS sketch! Didn't realize there was one until I read Melissa's blogpost from today.... My bad....

TMS#105

Good Tuesday morning! Tuesday means it's time for another sketch; this week our sketch was drawn by Kathleen. It's a fun one with lots of possibilities! I decided to go with one of the Peeps and some October Afternoon DP...a little coloring and paper piecing too....

Image/Sentiment: Stamping Bella "Knitting Peep"

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Paper: SU! Poppy Parade, PTI True Black, October Afternoon DP

Embellie: Black Grosgrain Ribbon (my stash)

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I thought this was a really versatile sketch...can't wait to see what the rest of the DT comes up with. Hop on over to the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog to check them out! Better yet, I'd love to see what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by; have a great week!

Angela

June Sketch For You To Try

Hi there! I am cutting the deadline really close with this card...I made it by about 3 hours! Good grief; I have had the whole month of June! It's a great sketch, so I'm glad I got to use it.... Stamping Bella is the June sponsor for Jen del Muro's SFYTT, and I just received some goodies last week, so I had to use this cute, little Peep! Isn't she just a doll in her snazzy, red raingear?

It took forever for me to pick out a paper combo...does anybody else ever have that problem? I finally decided on some October Afternoon DP from various pads. The little Peep is colored with pencils and her umbrella was paper pieced. I embellished with some lacy black trim, a red felt rose and some Swarovski crystals.

Image: Stamping Bella "Umbrella PEEP"

Paper: SU! Real Red, PTI True Black, October Afternoon DP

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Embellies: Black Ribbon (my stash), Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Topaz"

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Rolled Rose Die, The Cat's Pajamas CutUp Die (leaves), The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Here's a photo of the card I was about to upload. Something just wasn't right, and I decided that the black strip was just too wimpy. I removed some of the embellies, added a thicker strip over the first strip, replaced the embellies and voila'! Much better! Still somewhat lacey,but more substantial to ground the rose.

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

MFTWSC22

I took a bit of time to play along with MFT's sketch challenge today. I have to say this didn't turn out as I envisioned, but it is growing on me just the same.... I thought this was a really neat sketch; I have another idea brewing, so I may have to try this one again.

Sentiment: MFT

Paper: PTI Kraft and Pure Poppy, October Afternoon DP

Ink: SU! Real Red

Embellie: Wright's Red Grosgrain Ribbon

Extras: MFT Die-namics Grass, Kite, and Cloud Dies, MFT Felt, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, PTI Pure Poppy Baker's Twine, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you are having a great weekend!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

SC324: Life is a Journey, Not a Destination

Good morning and "Happy St. Patrick's Day"! My card today has just a bit of green, so all is well! Yesterday my daughter was talking about wearing green so she wouldn't get pinched.... Next thing I know, she shows me her lovely green manicure! Only it wasn't nail polish, but green Silly Putty...oh my!

On to the crafty stuff.... Yesterday I made time to play the SCS sketch challenge. It was a fairly easy sketch which showed a flower embellishment. At first all I could think of to use was a flower, but then I thought of the MFT kite die. As I was getting that out, I noticed the cloud die and went from there. The DP used for the kite is by Cosmo Cricket and was sent to me in a birthday package from my friend Patti; thank you Patti, Cosmo Cricket paper rocks! The sentiment is from PTI. For being such a simple card, it took me awhile to put it all together. I did have fun moving the elements around before I glued them down. I do like how this card turned out, so maybe I am coming out of my funk! Yay!

Sentiment: PTI "Year of Flowers: Gladiolus"
Ink: SU! Real Red
Embellies: PTI Felt and Baker's Twine
Extras: MFT Kite and Cloud Dies, EK Success 3D Dots

That's all I have for today; thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Mojo Monday #165

Hello! How is your weekend going? Mine seems to be going too fast. How about you?

I really wanted to make a card today, but found I had absolutely no mojo. I checked out the gallery at SCS and did a little blurfing; I finally found some inspiration when I saw the Mojo Monday sketch. I found even more inspiration when the postman came.... I had been waiting for a package from PTI and it arrived today! Yay! I was waiting for Dawn Mc Vey's dress form die especially; I loved it the minute I saw it....

The whole vintage, shabby-chic style has really been catching my eye lately. I received a package, from a stamping buddy, in the mail recently. It had some beautiful papers, gorgeous Tim Holtz buttons, crochet lace and a darling stamp. I was mesmerized. Then a couple of days ago I saw a sneak peek at the new SU! Occasions Mini; it's full of wonderful stuff. It seems this style is all around me and I'm trying to figure out how to make it work, because it's not really my style.... It's out of my comfort zone.... Today's card was a step in the right direction I think; I'm not there yet, but I'm getting closer.

The sketch was a fun one; I did make my interior panel a bit smaller just to show off the fun DP on the cardbase. The DP is all from an October Afternoon pad called "The Thrift Shop". All other supplies are PTI. The only thing stamped on this card is the sentiment. I had a lot of fun just playing around with the buttons and ribbons, trying to come up with just the right "look". I ended up leaving the ribbon off and opted for a rickrack border. I also cut 2 of the dress form die, just to make it a bit sturdier, since I wanted to pop it up.

Sentiment: PTI Signature Series: Dress Form
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Simply Chartreause and True Black, October Afternoon DP
Embellies: PTI Buttons
Extras: PTI Dress Form and Rickrack Dies, DMC Floss, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots, Glue Dots

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you are enjoying your weekend and are taking some time to get crafty...whatever your style may be!

Angela

Bellarific Friday: Sketch Challenge

Good morning! Our challenge this week on Blogabella was a sketch. My order arrived yesterday and I was planning to use the new Little Peeps Flower Vase, but the stamp was too big.... It was 10:30 and I had already cut the card base and layers...I was too tired to start over! Note to self: plan ahead! Look at the size of the stamp first! The list could go on and on.... I have a stamping friend who is having a birthday, so I went with a birthday theme instead.

I used the October Afternoon Thrift Shop DP. I really like the text one.... BEE-day HUGGABUGG is colored with pencils and glittered up. I did a bit of sponging on the image panel to "age" it a bit like the paper. I used some layered felt and a button for embellishment...not sure, maybe I should have went with a smaller flower?

Stamp: Stamping Bella

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU! Creamy Caramel

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and Aqua Mist, SU! Basic Black, October Afternoon "Thrift Shop" DP

Embellies: Black Grosgrain Ribbon, PTI and MFT Felt, PTI Button and Button Twine, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter "Angel Dust"

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, PTI Flower Die

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a good one!

Angela

Bellarific Friday: Paper Piecing

Good morning! I'm so glad Friday is here.... What a week it has been! I'm looking forward to maybe sleeping in tomorrow.... How about you?

The challenge this week at Blogabella was to paper piece; I love paper piecing! I have paper pieced this little cutie's jammies before. It was easy to do, it just takes a bit of patience with the cutting. I combined this challenge with last Saturday's SFYTT.

I started out making the boy card, and as I was making it I thought it would be fun to use the same layout and make it a bit more girly. I just made a few changes:

1. Cream card base instead of Kraft

2. Delicate scallops

3. Satin ribbon instead of twill

4. Bow instead of Bella dots

The images are colored with pencils before adhering the jammies, then I popped the image panel up for a bit of dimension.

Image: Stamping Bella

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU! Black Marker

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and Dark Chocolate, October Afternoon "Fly a Kite" DP

Embellies: PTI Dark Chocolate Twill, PTI Dark Chocolate Satin Ribbon, Bella Dots, PTI Button

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics, EK Success 3D Dots

I have a little tip to show you regarding paper piecing. I always try to use my supplies wisely, so I stamp the image on the background piece of DP, being careful to stamp it where it will be covered with layers. This way I don't have to use extra paper for the piecing. Maybe you already do this, but I thought I would pass it along.

This is what my card looks like before I add the layers. It looks a bit strange, but you can't see the "hole" when the card is finished.

If you leave a comment on the Blogabella post, you may be lucky enough to win some Bella Bucks, or better yet, play along for a chance to win even more Bella Bucks!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a great day!

Angela