Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Hand Stamped Sentiments #69: Paper Piecing Challenge

Hello and Happy Tuesday to you! I hope you had a great weekend! It's time for another fun challenge over at Hand Stamped Sentiments. This week, we are focusing on a Paper Piecing technique challenge. Just in case you have never tried this technique, you can CLICK HERE for the link to the "how-to". We hope you will play along with us this week! :) 
Just Add Ink has a "fussy cutting" challenge going on this week, too. I'm also going to share my card with them because I found a lot of wonderful inspiration there to create my card. Thanks ladies! :) 

I used the "May Sketch for You to Try" at I {Heart} to Stamp for the layout:
I finally inked up my neglected SU! Sock Monkey stamp set for this card and yet AGAIN Poppy Parade was my color of choice. I promise I will find a new color to use next time. I'm kind of over-using that one, I know! :)   
For the little guy's "balloon bouquet", I cut out the balloons individually. Then I added a layer of Crystal Effects sprinkled with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter. After that, I attached some black embroidery floss to the back of the balloons and then cut a little slit in the monkey image that was stamped on Whisper White. I fed the floss through and covered up the slit with the paper pieced DSP so it looks like he is "holding" the balloons.

Here is the inside of the card, using scraps from the front and a (retired) rub-on sentiment:
Thanks for stopping by today! Please stop by the Hand Stamped Sentiments site to see what the rest of the DT has cooked up for you this week. We sure hope you will join us and show off your "paper pieced" creations! :) 

Stampin Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Sock Monkey
Ink: Basic Black Classic ink
Paper: Pawsitively Prints DSP, Poppy Parade, Tempting Turquoise and Whisper White card stock
Accessories: Scalloped Border punch, 1" Circle punch, 1 1/4" Circle punch, Chit Chat rub-on's (ret.), Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Snips and Glue Dots
Non-SU! Accessories: scalloped circle die cut, silver pearls, black embroidery floss and white grosgrain ribbon (because I ran out of my SU! ribbon) 


Have a very HAPPY day today! :) 

18 comments:

  1. Hey AM--great example of paper piecing! Sock monkey looks quite dapper in his plaid ensemble! Love the crystal effects balloons too! I hope I have time to play along this week!! ((hugs))

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  2. Cute little monkey and love the paper piecing on him. I love Poppy Parade, it reminds me of the tropics for some reason.

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  3. Anne Marie, This is the cutest Sock Monkey I've ever seen. Great card!

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  4. FUN card! Love that piecing too. So very cute.
    Lynn

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  5. This is just the cutest card. I certainly appreciate all your labors of love and a huge TFS!!!!

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  6. This is super cute. Love the DSP you have chosen for the paper piecing. Thanks for playing at Just Add Ink.

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  7. Now I usually love your cards - but my confession is that I am afraid of the sock monkey! LOL I will concentrate on your lovely color combination and try not to catch his eye! :) X

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  8. Cute little card! Gorgeous paper piecing too. Thanks so much for joining us at Just Add Ink this week.

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  9. This monkey lover loves your card! Wonderful vibrant colors ... awesome! Just makes me smile!!!

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  10. Great colors for this image.

    Robbie

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  11. How cute! Your paper pieced sock monkey is adorable!

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  12. Cute, cute card! So sad that he's retiring.You did a great job. Love the plaid!

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  13. This is so cute!! I just love the little sock monkey.:)

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  14. love the plaid sock monkey! too cute!

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  15. You've made me a fan of the Sock Monkey stamp set! Your card is adorable! Love the dsp you used. And as usual the inside of the card is fab.

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  16. I love sock monkeys and your paper-pieced monkey is the bomb! What a fantastic mix of colors and patterns. You really nailed the challenge.

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  17. So cute! Love the colours and piecing!

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Have a great day! :)
Anne Marie