The funny thing is that none of us knew where the daisy fabric came from and couldn't recall ever having used it, so who knows the origin of that little scrap. I used a square die to cut the window in the cardstock, and I also used a larger square die to create the Lemon Lolly frame around the window. After embossing the white cardstock, that cute little quilt block was adhered to the back of the cardstock. I used a piece of Lemon Lolly twine to make a bow and added some Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins. The sentiment is from Stampin' Up!'s "Flower Cart" stamp set, which is featured in the current mini catalog.
Friday, March 15, 2024
QUILTY STITCH NOTES
Sunday, March 10, 2024
QUILTY PIECED BIRD CARDS
This first card that I'm sharing features Stampin' Up!'s "Perennial Lavender" designer paper and a sentiment from the fantastic "Timeless Arrangements" stamp set. The rhinestone jewel that I used for the bird's eye is from the retired Noble Peacock Rhinestones, but any rhinestone, small sequin, or brad would certainly suffice.
As I followed along with France's video tutorial, there were only two things that I did differently. Instead of using scissors to round the top right corner of the bird's head, I used a Corner Rounder punch. She may have demonstrated with scissors because Stampin' Up! doesn't currently offer a punch for rounding corners--and that's perfectly understandable. If you have a punch, use it. The second thing that I decided to do--which I find to be extremely helpful when it comes to selecting which papers to use for which part of piecing the bird--was to create a cheat sheet of sorts where each piece is labeled as A, B, or C. Below is the cheat sheet that I made for myself:
For the second card, I chose to make one with a Book Binding fold. It's so simple to make, but that one extra score line gives the card just enough interest to keep it from looking like any other card. It also provides a perfect place for a pretty strip of coordinating designer paper. And the pieced bird . . . I think he is so beautiful. Hopefully, you can tell that there is a fluffy cloud above and below him because . . . well . . . he's flying high. Below is a closer look:
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
SUCH A NICE MASCULINE CARD
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
ANOTHER SQUARE COLUMN CARD AND MORE "SIMPLY ZINNIA".
Thursday, February 22, 2024
"SIMPLY ZINNIA" SQUARE COLUMN CARD
Sunday, February 18, 2024
"SO REFRESHING" ON A MAGIC CARPET
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
"SIMPLY SPARKLING" ROCKING CARD
The "Simply Sparkling" bundle seems to include everything you could think of, including such fun fruits! As someone who enjoys coloring, I chose to stamp, color and then die-cut the images, but there are dies in this bundle that are perfect for someone who might not want to color--just cut the shapes--which include embossed/cut details--from designer paper or cardstock.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
ANOTHER SQUARE COLUMN CARD FEATURING LAVENDAR & WISTERIA
Saturday, February 3, 2024
PUPPY'S READING LIST + OUR BORDER COLLIES
My cardstock colors are Stampin' Up!'s Calypso Coral, Old Olive, and Coastal Cabana.