'Designer paper in a CAS style' is a little more tricky than you might think if you intend to paper piece. You need an image large enough to make a statement, but not too large in case it swamps all that important 'white' space. Initially my card was going to be roughly A6 sized but once I'd paper pieced the image there would have been a lot less white space than I wanted - so this is how I got round it:
- 5" x 7" white card blank, tent style
- a piece of white card stock onto which I stamped the Penny Black 'pin-striped' image using a Memento 'Tuxedo Black' ink pad
- pink and green snippets from the Tatty Teddy Me to You 'Spring Chic' paper pad onto which I stamped the flowers and leaves before fussy cutting them out
- used a Whispers marker in the same shade of green to colour the flower tems on the main image
- then paper pieced the leaves and flower heads in place using a glue pen. Always add the glue to the main image, not to the fiddly paper pieces - it's much easier and ensures good cover with no risk of wrinkling your paper pieces. I got that tip from Jules years ago :)
- that's when I realised I needed the larger card blank so I die cut the image panel using a Lil' Inkers 'Stitched Rectangle' die and glued it in place on the card front - leaving even amounts of space at the top and sides and a bigger space at the bottom for the sentiment
- added the sentiment using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and a stamp from the Hero Arts 'Messages' set - and once again the Misti was invaluable
Finito!
Edit: Sam (Whisper) suggested I link this card into the May challenge over at Penny Black and More, where it's currently 'Anything Goes'. I'm linking, but do feel a bit guilty as this is such a simple rendition compared to the amazing DT cards - albeit using a fabulous PB Stamp :)
Di
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That's some beautiful paper piecing, and I love how you kept all the white space untouched at the same time.
ReplyDeleteAlways love a bit of paper piecing Di and the soft pinks look great on the PB image.
ReplyDeleteB x
Beautiful CAS design Di. Always good to use some of the patterned paper stash that we all have. :) xx
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card Di and lovely paper piecing for that beautiful flower.
ReplyDeleteKath x
How lovely. The stamp is gorgeous and your paper piecing looks perfect - so incredibly neat and precise. Wow!
ReplyDeleteLove the delicate appearance of this and the way you managed to add more white space. What a good tip about the glue for paper piecing - one of those ideas you wonder why you didn't think of yourself isn't it!! Must try to remember it next time I paper piece.
ReplyDeleteYay . . . LOVE this wonderful flower stamp. Definitely large enough to make a bold statement, yet leave white space . . . clever sticks! Lovely paper piecing too. TOP MARKS!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sarn xxx
Beautiful elegant design Di, love the white space
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely delightful and we would love to see it over at Penny Black & More this month too, Luv Sam x
ReplyDeleteWill do :) xx
DeleteBrilliant card Di...love your paper piecing, pretty stamp too!
ReplyDeleteBumping up to a 5x7 was a perfect solution, Di! Very pretty paper piecing!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card Di, great save popping it onto a larger base too, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteWe were definitely chanelling the same muse! Love the way you upgraded the card blank. Cara x
ReplyDeleteFab paper piecing Miss Di - lovely elegant card. L x
ReplyDeleteYour paperpiecing looks so pretty and sweet, and the stitched frame adds interest to the beautiful flowers. Great CAS!
ReplyDeleteSimple but very effective Di and lots of lovely white space for the LIM challenge. x
ReplyDeleteWOAH! What an elegant, CAS beauty Di! Perfect use of your design paper, loads of scrumptious white space and an awesome take on our challenge. Thanks as always for playing along at Less is More. Hugs Sarah x
ReplyDeleteAt first I thought you were pulling our leg about using designer paper but then I saw the paper piecing. A very subtle way to sneak it in! Very nicely done!
ReplyDeleteFabulous paper piecing Di, and a very pretty stamp.Great idea to use a bigger base card.
ReplyDeleteJean x
So pretty l adore that stamp and your piecing is brilliant sending lots of love x
ReplyDeleteOh, Di, this is lovely. Such a beautiful stamp and your paper piecing looks fantastic. Lovely CAS card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us.
Anita x
Less is More
What is it they say "two great minds think alike" and we won't bother with the rest of it.
ReplyDeleteDid mine yesterday, very similar to yours and mine is also for the Playground and I have hummed and arred about PB & more but what the heck, I may throw my hand in as well.
Kath x
Such a pretty card, I love paper piecing, and yours is fab xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is really gorgeous Di huggles Sue xxx I have to chuckle at your Live Traffic Feed it says I'm a visitor from Caerphilly lmaoooooo xxxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful CAS card Di. I love paper piecing. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteFab card, loving your stitched detail on the matt !
ReplyDeleteDi I love this image and really must look out for it or order it from my favorite craft store. Also love how you have made it CAS looks so elegant.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Margaret M
It's a stunning CAS card Di and even better IRL. Love the super paper piecing xx
ReplyDeleteGreat paper piecing, resulting in super CAS card. Perfect for the LIM challenge. xx
ReplyDeletePretty paper piecing! Thanks for sharing at Less is More!
ReplyDeleteWay to "make it work." Great way to get the patterned paper in while keeping it CAS, too!
ReplyDeleteJust perfect Di... so clean and fresh!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Fabulous and so pretty card.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing over at Penny Black and more;-))m
Pretty :)
ReplyDeleteA lovely CAS and elegant card Di.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing at Penny Black & More May challenge and good luck x Susan x