Hello there my crafty friends! How about a bit of paper piecing for todays offering! I started by cutting the
Hexagon Background out of white card. I attached a piece of
sticky adhesive sheet to another piece of white card and laid the
Hexagon Background down onto it. Next I cut the background again out of the yellow, pink and purple versions of the dotty paper from the
Dots 'N Stripes paper pad. I used the fall away pieces from each of these and began paper piecing them in a diagonal manner into the original
Hexagon background die cut. It looks a bit daunting, but it went very quickly and it is oddly relaxing too! LOL I used the
Double Stitched Squares and made a multi-layered white frame and added it over the background with mounting foam. I cut the
Belated Birthday Wishes sentiment and nipped away the belated part of it and glued it to the top inside of the frame. Using the
Pinwheel Florals, I made three flowers out of the colours from the paper pad and added them to the bottom edge of the frame. I accented the flowers with white leaves from the set. The cards was completed with white mats and layers. The finished dimensions are 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" in size. All for now, Sue x
Morning Sue and all blog friends.
ReplyDeleteI think this is one I remember at launch, it's very intricate Sue and if you're fingers work perfectly it's a real relaxing thing to do but I do struggle as I have little to no feelings in the tips of my fingers so I'll admit to doing a lot of tutting and sighing and when I get really cross I've been heard to growl somewhat lol. So if its anyone's birthday out there today "Happy Birthday"
To you Sue and all that visit stay well, be happy and stay safe xxx
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA lovely card with lots of patients too.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
Hello Sue, a lovely colourful card
ReplyDeleteMarion S x
Morning Sue, I never have the patience to do paper piecing but I love this background so I need to find some patience and have a go. The colours are beautiful, love it! Love Jean xxx
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue
ReplyDeleteWow there’s some work gone into today’s card it’s absolutely beautiful!
Hugs x
Heather T
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA great card.
B xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteI seen your card before but it is very pretty card.
Owlish Xx
L no no
ReplyDeleteHello Sue
ReplyDeleteHow do you have the patience to do that much paper piecing you are amazing.Take care everyone x
Lovely card as always x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, a very pretty card. The background is lovely and the flowers are beUtiful.
ReplyDeleteBarbara V
A pretty card. I enjoy paper piercing but my fingers aren’t nimble enough to do lots of pieces that size! Well done to you Sue!
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful paper pieced background card today
Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx
Hope you all have a good day and stay safe
Love
NannaShaz54
xxx
Gorgeous Great technique I love paper piecing and to use coordinating patterned paper is a fantastic idea
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ReplyDeleteLove this card, the colours are great, and with
the matching flowers.
Stay safe,
Doreen x
Hi Sue. I love this hexagon background die and you have shown us a really eye catching way to use it. Not sure if I have the patience for all this paper piecing though but I do admire you for completing this project.
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
Good Morning Sue. A lovely card today Sue. And the colours are beautiful. You must have some patience to pierce all these pieces back in position. Like STEPHANIE I too have difficulty with the tips of my fingers. I rely on my tweezers ... They are my fingers and have been for a long time. This card will certainly cheer someone up. Thankyou Sue.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone who needs them today.
PLEASE STAY SAFE 🙏 🙏 🙏
Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds
Morning Sue, such a pretty card today, love the colour combo. A lot of work, but the finished look is so effective. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx
ReplyDeleteA lovely card...A lot of paper piecing but worth the effort....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteYou really need a lot of patience for such a background :))
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, well you know this sample is one of my favourites Sue because I absolutely love paper piercing, so this ticks all my boxes and I believe that I have all the dies to make this, thank you so much for sharing, I know some people get very daunted at the thought of paper piercing but it really can be very therapeutic.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Whilst this technique can take some time, the result as we can see is worth it. WakeyL
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Really like the colours.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card, I love paper piecing as I find it very therapeutic. Yvonne xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove this card. Well done on all that paper piercing. It’s worth the effort as it looks great. The flowers are perfect with it.
Love Helen xxx
A very pretty card, but wow, some work in that, definite patience needed here...the finish with flowers looks amazing....luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWow that’s a lot of paper piecing but the result was worth it, gorgeous card
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
Gorgeous card Sue xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, a lovely card and well worth the effort of all the paper piecing.
ReplyDeleteFrances
Hi Sue this is a gorgeous birthday card. I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteHi Sue Lovely card I enjoy paper piecing but this looks very intricate you must have lots of patience to put all those tiny pieces back in place but the end result is well worth it!
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely but I wonder how long it took to piece it? Is there a short cut I wonder. Those flowers are among my favorites.
ReplyDeleteHope everyone's week is starting well,
Stephanie K
It took a lot of work and patience to create this lovely card. Thanks for the inspiration, Sue.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Toronto to you all.
Stay safe and healthy.
Carmen-Dorothy
Hi Sue, as I've mentioned countless times; I love paper piecing and this design is one to attempt but not with a G&T beside me.
ReplyDeleteThis background would be good for any sports fanatic using their respective team colours.
Thank you for a lovely card.
Crafty Hugs Pauline x
Sue, you are one patient card maker to paper piece this beautiful background. The flowers are beautiful, too. Thanks for inspiring us. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card Sue!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue - this was one of my favourites from the January launch, so is definitely on the Do List. Having done diamond art, paper piecing this should be a walk in the park lol! Thanks for all of your wonderful ideas - my cards would look rubbish without you! Colleen xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card. I do like paper piecing but not sure I would have the patience for this one. X
ReplyDeleteHi Sue and everyone, a great bit of paper piecing, love the dotty papers. Im thinking some bright and summery cards would be great for Mothers day. Im gonna have to attempt a bit of crafting in the next couple of days.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Donna xx
A beautiful card Sue. Love those colours xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeletebeautiful card and I too like to paper pierce and think it
is relaxing to do, nearly like I do my crystal art at the moment
Maria x
Hi Sue and the Wilsonettes
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card - the colours are beautiful, what a lot of work you put into it....
Hugs
Rose