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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Flower Pot Paper Piecing

Join us this week at Delightful Challenges for Anything Goes. 

My card is a paper pieced card using the wonderful image from the Flower Pot Faces Collection.  I decided that I just had to include the digi papers from the Flower Pot Faces Paper so I used them to form the flower petals.

Card Recipe
DD Stamps: Flower Pot Faces
CS and Papers: FPF digi papers, So Saffron, Wild Wasbe
Ink: Distress Tea Die
Markers: Copic R29
Access. And Embellishments: BoBunny Ribbon
Special Techniques: Paper Piecing


Just in case you are not sure how to get the Flower Pot image onto the designer paper I will show you what I did.  There are probably better methods, but this worked for me.

First, I printed off a set of the FPF digi paper on regular printer paper.  Then I used MS Word to format two side-by-side images of the flower I wanted to use and printed a copy.

Next, I cut squares of paper to tape over the section of the flower that I needed for layering.  I put the same sheet back in my printer and printed it again. 





Well, if you look at this picture you will see that I made a mistake and did not tape down the paper very well.  But it is not a loss, because I really only need the face for the next layer.  Sometimes, mistakes work out ok.

Then I cut out each of the pieces and layered them up for the finished flower. 

You might also find this Digital Delights tutorial by Wanda Keller helpful.



Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Design Team has come up with for your inspiration.  I hope you join us this week at Delightful Challenges and I look forward to visiting your blogs to see your fabulous creations. 
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Have a great day!
Nancy


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19 comments:

  1. Dr Sonia S VJune 16, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Nancy such a lovely card and so nice of you to show how you did it!

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  2. Shell Shearer SwinscoeJune 16, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    great card, love the paper piecing it looks fab!
    hugs shell xx

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  3. CRAZYCRAFTSHEDJune 16, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Hi Nancy

    A gorgeous card,welcome to Delightful Challenges DT,sorry i didn't get round until now,
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  4. Lisa FosterJune 16, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Hi Nancy!
    Wow! Wha ta fabulous card! LOVE,LOVE,LOVE the paper piecing!
    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  5. LarelynJune 16, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Hi Nancy,
    I love your card, it's adorable. Thanks for the reminder about using patterned paper with digi's. I'm so new to digi's that I forget about printing on other than white. I'm so glad we're designing together.
    Hugs,

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  6. LisaJune 16, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Love the paper pierced flower, wonderful job

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  7. SharriJune 16, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Nancy gorgeous card! I love the paper piecing! I have not tried that yet with digi's!
    I found your blog through The Outlawz Follow Me Forum and am so glad I did!

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  8. Wendy HallJune 16, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Fantastic job Nancy:)
    Hugs
    Wendy (aka Louby Loo)

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  9. KatJune 16, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    This is so sweet. I love it!Thanks for joining us at TG this week.

    Kat x

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  10. AnitaJune 16, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Great tips! I love your take on the set.

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  11. ShereeJune 16, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Wow!! I love it Nancy!! Great job with the paper piecing! I also checked out that link you gave me and am in awe of her work! Innnnnncredible! Thanks so much for thinking of me!

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  12. SandyJune 16, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    I love paper piecing, and this is a great image for the technique. Thanks for playing with us at There's Magic in the Air.

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  13. UnknownJune 17, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Hello Nancy,
    very nice summery colours, i might try that when i'm not too lazy...
    hugs
    Zahreen
    xx
    x

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  14. uksharonJune 17, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Fabulous fun card so bright and cheery.
    Thanks for joining us at SFTW this week.
    Best wishes, Sharon

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  15. JulieJune 17, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I just saw your card at MIM and had to call by for a closer look,I love it,TFS. Have a great weekend,Julie.x

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  16. SharonJune 17, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Hi Nancy, this is a stunning card, just love the floral image you've used. Thanks for joining us at Totally Gorjuss this week.

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  17. KerrieJune 18, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    Lovely paper pieced flower, so pretty.

    Thanks for sharing your creation with Make It Monday.
    Don't forget......... if you leave a comment on another entry, mention that you saw their card on "Make It Monday" for a chance at second prize. The more entries you comment on the more chance you have of winning second prize.

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  18. LeslieRahyeJune 19, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Awesome paper piecing!! I love how you incorporated Louby Loo's papers into the petals.

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  19. Gunn (Merete)June 21, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Ohh, this was really cute. Nice flower.
    Thanks for joining us at SFTW.
    *Gunn**

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