We are starting off a fresh year with a new set of letters and a new theme. The letters have been mixed this time round so the theme and colour will not start with the same letter of the alphabet.
Here are two cards to help get you inspired with Paper Piercing and the colour Fern which is green.
For this one I have cut an aperture from a blank card using a First Edition Stamp die and then paper pierced around the edge of the frame. I used green embroidery thread to make the lattice work through the holes made. The paper behind the lattice is a Digi design by Raspberry Road called Botanical Bliss. I used the cut out from the frame to die cut the butterflies which are by Memory Box 'Cascadia butterfly trio'. I have pierced around the shape of each of the butterflies to further enhance.
The sentiment is by Britannia Dies.
Entering into the following challenges:
On my second card I have used the negative of the butterflies and sentiment that I cut from the framework inset. (Waste not want not is my motto!!) The design paper is by Prima from their Botanical Collection. Here I have paper pierced around the edge of the darker peach backing card and also around the inside edge of the paler peach inset. Base card is made form green card stock.
Pink ribbon trim from my stash. I hope I have shown you that you don't need to invest in paper piercing templates or patterns. I simply used a ruler, a stick pin and an old sponge mouse pad.
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Pretty cards!! I love that lattice pattern, stunning!
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These both look great! I like the new rules...they sound good. I just might have a card for this time...will check my calendar to see if I can post it yet...can't remember when I mailed it to my friend...and she reads my blog.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, love them both.
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Very pretty cards,both of them. I need to go to Specsavers as when I first read through I was reading paper piecing not piercing!! Your piercing is perfect! xx
ReplyDeleteJane you were not the only one and I had my specs on...
DeleteThey are two really lovely card Mrs.A. and I like how you've made two from one! I particularly like the lacing on the top card. I've not done paper piercing for a long time and also read it as paper piecing at first. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteLovely vintage colours and the green embroidery thread is gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteThese are just beautiful Mrs A! I love the soft palette with the vintage tones. The first card with the netting is just brilliant, the butterflies look like they're floating, wow!! Wonderfully done! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Valery, gorgeous colours, and wonderful designs, especially the lattice die, great work, Kate x
ReplyDeleteFabulous both, and love expecially the second one with the leftover of the butterflies, stunning work! Great designes, love the vintage look and the soft colours of your cards!
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards Valery, love the butterflies and lattice work.
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Each is so pretty. Love that you were able to make the 2nd card with the negative of #1. Clever idea to use the thread to create the lattice effect (wouldn't have thought of that!) and the background paper looks so fresh behind this lattice work. Of course the pierced butterflies are lovely too. Great work on both cards, and it's nice to see ALL the supplies used in one session too! Good luck on Phase 2! TFS & Hugs
ReplyDeleteReally pretty colors and designs Valery.
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Two beautiful cards- and your waste not, want not card is fab! I am going to give that idea a go! Love the look of the lattice with thread- very cool!
ReplyDeleteWOW the lattice work looks amazing!!!
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Dr Sonia
Hi Mrs A
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You've showcased some lovely creations. Your felt chocolates look fantastic.
Congratulations on your 7 year blog birthday. I won't enter for the candy as I don't get to visit as often as I should.
A lovely twosome today.
Best wishes.
Ang x
Hi Mrs A,
ReplyDeletewonderful cards and such pretty and fab designs.
I thought your first was a Die till I read your post.
How very clever of you and wonderful stitching too.
Now if I tried that it would have been dreadful.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Always thrifty! These are very clever. The lattice is such a goode idea and makes an interesting frame to look through. You are so imaginative.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Mrs. A! I really love the first one--great placement of the sentiment!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. The ebay link is http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/maltbysstores/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from= for Malby Stores. We got the 5kg for £28.99 between us which is about £5.80/kg. Good value compared to little packs from the shop's.
Best wishes.
Ang x
wow, both cards are lovely, I love the lattice die.
ReplyDeleteaha, I also "read" that the challenge is paper piecing, of course :)
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Two beautiful cards Anne. Especially love the first one with the beautiful flower background behind your lattice. So creative and beautiful! xx
ReplyDeleteAh just beautiful, oh and thanks for making dumbo here realise the challenge of piercing, duh!! It was after midnight... hugs.xx
ReplyDeleteTwo really pretty cards Mrs A and how clever to use the embroidery thread to create the lattice and lots of beautiful piercing there too. The waste has been very well used on the second and more great piercing and it shows that you don't need special tools to do it well. x
ReplyDeleteTwo super pretty cards Mrs A. Love the way you used the leftovers to make the second card xx
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards, Mrs A, I love the trellis on the first and the negative space butterflies on the second! They are both so pretty!
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What a wonderful die! Really unusual and so effective - really lovely card as a background for ththe butterflies xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful die! Really unusual and so effective - really lovely card as a background for ththe butterflies xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Mrs A, love the vintage designs and so clever to have swapped out the butterfly dies onto the 2nd card...recycling at its best :) x♥xDonnax♥x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Mrs A and sorry I haven't visited for awhile I'm trying to get up and running but something always crops up! and congrats on your 7 years in blogland!!! huggles Sue xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I love the embroidery lattice work and lovely background paper. The postage stamp matt is very pretty using the butterfly cutouts. Happy anniversary for your seven years. Your picture is adorable.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous butterfly cards, Mrs. A! This challenge seems doable! I might even be able to do some paper piercing! Let me put on my thinking cap! I miss making my butterfly cards!
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