I enjoy paper piecing! I think it all started with my love of paper dolls as a child, lol! Here is a link to a tutorial on paper piecing at the Stars & Stamps blog. I like using my little Cutter Bee scissors for paper piecing; remember to turn the paper as you cut. It's easier and you usually get smoother cuts that way. I love the 6x6 Designer Paper pads that are two-sided; it makes coordinating patterns so easy and they often have very tiny patterns, which work well for paper piecing.
Here's a card I made using one of my favorite stamp collections for paper piecing: "Pure Innocence" by My Favorite Things. This clear stamp set is called "Jumping for Joy".
For the sentiment I shaped the clear stamp in a banner shape on the acrylic block and stamped it, then cut it out freehand along the curve of the sentiment and inked the edges.
DP: "Stella Rose" My Mind's Eye Mabel Papers 6x6 Pad. Lace, flowers & rhinestones: Recollections (Michael's).
Copics.
Glossy Accents.
BLOG CANDY ALERT! I will draw a name from cards that are posted below using InLinkz. The winner will receive a copy of my children's book, "Card Auntie's Wonderful Workshop!" It's a picture book about a lady who makes cards for everyone imaginable; there's a link to more info about my book on the righthand column of my blog. I will draw a name on Monday 5/7. Be sure to check back here then, in case I'm looking for your email address! I hope you win my book, but you're already a winner in my book if you make cards for OWH! Have FUN paper piecing cards for heroes to send home to their little ones! I look forward to seeing your creations! Note: LeeMae is the winner! Sherry
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I had no idea the oval was off kilter until you said something. Good save! The card is adorable. I'm off to get started. :)
Love the card you made! I won't be making cards today, due to being in several online crops but I wish everyone else good luck and Happy NSD!
Just A Pac Rat
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Pretty darn cute! I always enjoy your paper piecing
A great challenge and a fun way to get us started! Paper piecing for a child is a big challenge for me personally but I will give it my best shot!
Your card is adorable and I didn't notice the oval to be off kilter until you mentioned it either!
Have fun with the Rebel Weekend!
This is so cute with that sweet little girl skipping rope! Great paper piecing and I just love those tiny gems in the flower centers! Way to start off this VCM blog hop!
Thanks for being our hostess Sherry! What a great challenge I can't wait to play (: I hadn't noticed your oval until you said something! I have trouble with the oval shapes and getting them straight too...
Cute card Sherry! I struggle with getting things to fit that don't want to fit, too - agh! We need more nesties, right? lol!
Thanks for hosting the challenge!!
Thanks for starting us off here with this challenge and giving some inspiration with the wonderful card you created.
Now to try out my paper piecing skills.
Sherry I love your card :) thanks for sharing and for the fun paper piecing idea!
I enjoy paper piecing, even though I don't do it a whole lot. So many techniques so little time! ;-) Thanks for being our first host! Love your card.
Darling Card. First time I've tried paper piecing.
Fun challenge. And such a sweet card too.
Linda
Adorable little girl image Sherry. You always do such a nice job with paper piecing and this is no exception. I don't mind the slant on the oval at all... It's kinda playful and off enogh that it's clearly intentional. The flowers were a nice finishing touch too!
Sherry, your card is absolutely adorable! I'm hoping I can get some challenges in this weekend! Thanks for hosting one!!
Hi Sherry! Love your card! That little girl is simply adorable. I always enjoy seeing your pieced cards (and all of your other ones too!). Thanks for hosting the challenge!
For some unknown reason, Mr. Linky is not letting me post. So I am posting my blog address here.
http://nutsandcats.blogspot.com/2012/05/owh-vcmp-5-5.html
I think I've become a big fan of paper piecing! Thanks for the inspiration!
So cute image. I like to do paper piecing, too. I love your card. Thanks for the inspiration.
Great card! Love the paper piecing.
Wonderful idea for a challenge and thanks very much for hosting a challenge.
sf_crafter
Mr. Linky will not accept my post, so here is the url for my card
www.flickr.com/studio25/7150582559
I'm also having a hard time linking my card, so here is the url for it
www.flickr.com/photos/sf_crafter/7004400000/
Thanks for hosting this challenge.
sf_crafter
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