Oh, how have you been? ;) Sorry for being MIA, life just creeps up and snatches every single moment and minute. I know I haven't been the best at visiting you and others on a more consistent basis although I really try to. I now find myself checking blogs, commenting, and reading emails at night when the kids are asleep and after cleaning up. By that time, I'm literally zapped and hardly have energy to keep my eyes open. Just know that I appreciate you coming by my blog and leaving such sweet words!
Well, today is FFF over at Farm Fresh Challenge Blog. This week should be easy peasy! All you have to do is Piece It Together...otherwise known as paper piecing. You can piece as little or as much as you want! Come join us! :)
Here's my paper piecing on Blush Bonnie's dress. I enjoy paper piecing but sometimes it's more of a challenge to cut around odd areas of images. Ok, I really wanted to try this Double Twisted Easel Card. I don't have a link to this card . . . all you have to do is google "Double Twisted Easel Card" - the flood gates will open! Seriously!
A friend's birthday is coming up soon and I know she enjoys gardening. Well, maybe it's more of a therapeutic thing. In any case, I just want to wish her a sweet birthday!
Here's what the card looks like when folded to its original state.
This is the first panel. Not sure if you can see, but I colored in areas with copics (W's) where there would be shadows on the paper pieced dress. Crackle paint was added to the fence for a worn look and for more of a worn look, I smudge grey chalk over the crackled paint.
This is the second panel. Since I don't garden (I'm a plant killer, don't have a Green Thumb), I'm sending this bouquet of flowers in a watering can.
Well, that's it for me! Hope I didn't bore you.
The FFF challenges runs until Thursday, entries are due by 12 PM CST. The winner will receive a free single TGF stamp of choice! Please upload your challenge cards to TGF Galleria> Farm Fresh Challenges 2011> Farm Fresh Fridays 2011> Paper Piecing. Thanks for stoppin' in!
Ooh mama!
ReplyDeletegorgeous, gorgeous...what a great double twisted easel card. too good on the paper piercing, I've tried it twice on junk paper but can't seem to get it to look nice... luv that cute images... this reminds of me I'm a gardener myself.. I luv working in the yard...
TFS-
this is so creative! your friend is going to love it! have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWow, amazing card!!! I was just thinking about making her a card yesterday too cause I think it's the same friend. Well, enjoy your day!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! I am in awe! You seem to always find the newest and creative ideas to make! this is fabulous and I will take you up on it and try to google this! such a beautiful card! love your paper piecing and all your added special touches. so fabulous! hope you had a good week and have a wonderful weekend! keep the inspiration coming! can't wait to get into my craft room! hugs~
ReplyDeleteWow, this is a really cool card. I keep seeing more of these cards design, it's really neat-o!
ReplyDeleteI like how you matched the dress with the background on the other panel.It's funny, sometimes when I'm shopping for paper it is like shopping for fabric, I look at prints to see if it would be good for HK clothes die cuts.
Cute! Cute! Cute!
Hope you get some time to relax! Have a great weekend!
That is such a cool card Mama! Love the scene you've created and your paper piecing is perfect! Another fabulous creation!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a fun and relaxing weekend, Mama!
Amazing card Mama! The two panels are so pretty! Love the soft colors! I know EXACTLY what you mean by feeling wiped out at the end of the day! Hang in there and take it easy! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat fold for a card!! Love the paper piecing! Fabulous job!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely LUV your creation Mama, your scene is soooo beautiful! Fabbie layout, colors, coloring and paper piecing--luv every detail, great job!!!
ReplyDeleteWOWZERS this is fabulous, ive not seen a design like ths before, its really something special. Love the pretty colours and gorgeous paper piecing
ReplyDeletelove tasha xx
very beautiful creation! love the new image and all your details!
ReplyDeletelove that double twisted easel card!! cant wait to try :) also...I know how that life can come and snatch you from behind! but glad to see you get some crafting time!! TFS :)
ReplyDeleteWow, mama! This is amazing! Love it lots! Sorry haven't been able to visit and comment...have been real busy...
ReplyDeleteLove the double easel card Mama! I love ur card and the design is terrific. Gorgeous papers and the layout is perfect. Ur friend is going to love it! Hope all is well. Hugs,
ReplyDeleteGreat job on this double twisted easel...been debating whether or not I want to try this, but yours turned out so fab that I really want to get out & do this now! Love all the intricate details you added...so much work, and it shows! Especially love your paper piecing and the crackle detailing on the fence...very cool!
ReplyDeletewow! this is amazing, Mama! love love the details on the scene. such a gorgeous project. love love it!
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