Butterfly Wishes
Paper piecing is something I do once in awhile, but mostly my printed papers are just to admire & not to use--LOL! Melissa's video for PTI MIM inspired me to actually make use of some papers. Her technique of using several papers for a single flower gave a look I'd never seen & really liked. Decided to try it with an old DCWV Matstack. I don't have a PTI flower stamp that would work, so pulled out the butterfly from PTI Quilled Elegance & began by stamping it on the blue dotted paper using VersaMagic Sahara Sand. Then I stamped it with the same ink on the other papers. I almost gave up since the sections are so small, but in the end it was worth it. I really like the patchwork effect & now I want to try it with some other stamps--especially bigger images! The frame is made with a Spellbinders circle & lacy circle & is mounted with foam tape. Tiny blue pearls & Stickles embellish the butterfly. The sentiment is from PTI Tag-Its 3 & is also stamped in the Sahara Sand. Simple, feminine, CAS card--just right for a girlfriend. I'm also entering the current challenge at A Passion for Papertrey--inspired by nature. Almost a holiday weekend here in the USA. Wishing you good times wherever you are & thanks for stopping by.
Edited to add: Qualifies for A Blog Named Hero challenge, so also entering this card there.
This is darling! I love the subtle patterns of the butterfly and use of the square card stock! Beautiful take, Greta! Wish you a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteHello Greta
ReplyDeleteLove the paper pieced butterfly, it looks beautiful, I use to paper piece all my images at one stage, but I seem to be creating different cards these days.
Smiles :)
Sue
what a beautiful card. The colours are so soft and feminine.
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! I love all the soft blues, and the different patterns in the butterfly add so much interest! I love how you did the frame too - so simple & yet it adds so much dimension. AND a big fluffy bow :) Have a wonderful holiday weekend, Greta!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet and pretty! Happy memorial day!
ReplyDeleteHi, Greta! What a BEAUTIFUL card! I love the soft blue, the design, & the fabulous paper piecing! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove your take, Greta, so soft and pretty!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the world of paper-piecing, a technique I absolutely love (mainly because I'm not confident with using stamps and coloured inks...perhaps one of these days I'll try). Your card - and especially the butterfly - is stunning! So glad you persevered! Looking forward to more of your paper-piecing creations - a great way to showcase patterned papers! Have a fantastic Friday!
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Darling card Greta, the butter fly is so sweet! I like the pretty sheer ribbon too ;)
ReplyDeleteLovely paper piecing on that beautiful butterfly stamp, Greta! The the design too. Have a great weekend :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Greta! The paper piecing is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove your take on the technique dear Greta!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Butterfly ;-)
Enjoy the long week-end!
Aahh! What a pretty butterfly! I mainly enjoy looking at my DP too. Then I see a card like this and vow to use them! Love the new picture.
ReplyDeleteYour effort pays off, Greta! Your paperpiecing butterfly turned out beautifully with your great choice of patterned papers!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful sentiment and I love how you've presented it with the subtle flowers that pick up the color of those glorious blooms!
ReplyDeleteYour paper pieced butterfly is delightful in the soft patterns and colours. Thanks for playing along with us at A Blog Named Hero.
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