A new Allsorts Challenge begins today and Lynne has chosen the theme 'Paper Piecing'. I've paper pieced stamped images in the past, but decided to find a die that I could paper piece.
I used a Sweet Dixie 'Large Owl Applique Patchwork Square' die. I used the die with brown card and put blue card behind the central square to make the owl stand out. I then layered the brown frame on a beige mat. I used the die again with the patterned acorns and leaves paper from a very old paper pad, called 'Woodland Folk'. To keep all the little pieces in the right place I used a square of 'PRESSN'SEAL' (which is like a slightly sticky thin plastic) over the die cut, before removing the paper from the die. This keeps all the pieces in place until you need them and makes it easier to inlay all the little patterned papers in the right space. I used snippets of orange, white and shades of brown with the die so I could inlay the spaces in the owl. I die cut the leaves in green and laid them over the top of the brown leaves in the frame to add some dimension.
The prize this fortnight is a Personal Impressions £20 store voucher.
I wasn't sure if the card above looked too busy, so I made a second card using paper from The Range with a more subtle pattern.
This time I inlaid all the spaces around the owl so that everything was flat. After removing all the small patterned paper to inlay, I was left with a patterned paper frame. Rather than waste it.......
..... I attached it to a square card blank. I punched a couple of small circles in a darker shade of green and used them for the eyes. So a really quick and easy card to finish.
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Gosh that's a very intricate bit of paper piecing and you've made use of every scrap by making more than one card. Love the owl.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab trio of projects Liz, very detailed and must have been so fiddly to produce but a wonderful finished result. Personally my favourite is the first one as I think the die stands out wonderfully against the pretty acorn paper, though I also love how the third one turned out with your paper leftovers! xx
ReplyDeletePS yesterday was the day we went to see Torvill and Dean - really enjoyed it and brought back some great memories xx
I immediately think of stamps when I hear paper-piecing but of course you can use dies too- this looks fabulous, love the owl.
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That was one I didn't thought of; great idea and used so creative! Enjoy the weekend!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous Liz love the paper piecing theme I adore that Owl
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lorraine x
Fabulous cards with one of my favourite birds
ReplyDeleteSuch a creative approach to paper piecing! The owl design is beautifully intricate, and the mix of colors and patterns adds so much depth. Using PRESSN'SEAL to keep the pieces in place is a brilliant trick—definitely something to try. The alternate version with the more subtle pattern is lovely too, showcasing how different paper choices can completely change the feel of a card.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful die with that gorgeous owl and great work paper piecing! Loving each version! Great idea to use the press n seal to keep the pieces in place.
ReplyDeleteMy gosh Liz!
ReplyDeleteFabulous paper pieced cards!
I like that you used the left over frame for another!
I think all the versions of this card look great.
ReplyDeleteThree gorgeous owl cards using the paper piecing technique. You have a LOT of patience! xxx
ReplyDeleteThree fabulous cards with that great die, great idea to use Press and Seal!
ReplyDeleteLooks so fiddly Liz but worth every moment as your cards looks so effective and pwrfect DP's with the acorns to compliment the Owl.
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Very clever Liz, a lot of work, but fabulous cards. x
ReplyDeleteSuper cards Liz and great paper piecing which must have took a while :).
ReplyDeleteOoh Liz, these are fabulous! Must have taken an absolute age to make, but definitely well worth it!
ReplyDelete"Twofer" card making has my vote... Excellent idea to paper piece with dies to! x
ReplyDeleteWOW! These are awesome! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Love Those Pretty Papers challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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I love all the different versions using this pretty owl patchwork square die Liz, and you have certainly shown its versatility with the different papers and also infilling the owl with different coloured card, and also adding the green leaves too...three great cards!
ReplyDeleteLove them both.x
ReplyDeleteOh wow Liz, that must have taken some time but the effect is fantastic xx
ReplyDeleteHi Liz
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourite techniques .. .. I love dies I fill with paper/card.
You have done a fantastic job here and I love all of your creations.
Have a good weekend when it arrives.
Love and hugs
Jules xx
Two very creatively fun cards!
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