The challenge this week at
Eureka stamps is
paper piecing. This is a fun way to add
texture and a bit of dimension. It is also a great way to create a different look for items of clothing as well as other images. I have learned that it is important to choose patterns carefully - I find that dainty patterns work best for me. I used two different patterned papers - for the dresses, the ribbons in the hats, and the backgrounds. I used markers to add a touch of color to the
flowers on the hats. I used a darker golden yellow for the mats, and a sheer gold
ribbon to add a final touch - along with the
shiny gems. Here is another tip if this is a new technique for you - color the rest of the image (the part next to the pieced layer) before adhering the DP in order to achieve a well blended edge. (I'll bet you can figure out how I know that!) I recently read a tip to use Stickles around the edge of the main image - I tried it here, though you cannot really see it well on the screen. It does a lot to highlight the image. I lightly sponged the image and sentiment, and distressed the edge of the circle to give a bit of a
distressed look.
The
new Eureka image I used is Best Friends, and the new
sentiment is also from Eureka. It is a font I really like.
Sketch: Share Joy Challenge
Spring (I used colors and the pretty dresses to represent spring):
Digitally Sweet
Fresh Brewed Designs
Crafty Sentiments Designs
Bingo: Row 1 - sentiment, flowers on hat, gems:
The Paper Shelter
Bingo - Row 2 - distressing, new image, texture, ribbon:
Fussy and Fancy
Touchy, feely: Simon Says Stamp Wedneday
Ladies: Digi Choosday
Child: Fan- tastic Tuesday
Sparkle: Crafting for all Seasons
Layers: Frilly and Funkie
Craftin Desert Divas
Any: Lemon Shortbread
Jo's Scrapshack
