It's the 17th of the month and that means another Waltzingmouse Stamps blog waltz! For the month of April our task was to create Mother's Day cards. This time my arsenal of stamps includes the Say It With Style set, my favorite set to work with right now, so I was able to do the challenge with ease. I'm not sure what I would have done with only Sewing Box Christmas...lol!
Anyway, I used the bigger flower included in Say It With Style and with the inspiration of quilts, I decided to paper piece it. I challenged myself to only use patterned papers from my scrap stash...so except for the card base, no new sheets of paper were used in the making of this card. I had not made an easel card in a while either, so that seemed like a good idea for this card too. Here's my final result:
Faux stitching was done throughout this card. (I just love how easy it is to do with a white gel pen!) I wanted to continue the quilting theme on the base of the easel, so I made 1"x1" squares of the same paper for a little quilted effect. Finally, I used a Labels 1 dotted stamp and Spellbinders die to my sentiment place card. This also helps hold up my front without anything extra.
I wish to thank you for stopping by today. Make sure to check out all the waltz links at the Waltzingmouse House Forum for more great projects. I can't wait to see what everyone else comes up with!
33 comments:
Genius, absolute genius. LOVE that pieced flower, I never would have thought of that and it's just gorgeous!!! Thank you so much for waltzing along with us Laurie!!!
This is beautiful. Love the paper piecing, Laurie. I still need to make an easel card. Thanks for the inspiration.
Lovely card and love the pieced flower! So pretty!
Your patchwork flower is AWESOME... and the easel design is fab!
Hugs,
Angela xxx.
Oh I love this, it's so sweet! Pauline x
Love the card especially the flower.
This is just wonderful! I love the faux stitching, it is just perfect on the kraft.
Primo!
Beautiful card...love it!
Great card - love the CAS Style with the colours you chose! Great way to make the flower!
This is a stunning easel card Laurie!! The flower is definitely a winner!! xx
Laurie, this is AMAZING. I love it and you've made me want to try and make one of these easel cards. And the paper pieced flower is to die for. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Laurie,
What a beautiful easel card with all that paper piecing! It's just delightful!
great easel card :)
Just love your card! Wonderful design and the patchwork and paper pieced flower are perfect!
I love the piecing and the patchwork! Great job!!
Easel cards are just the best! You have inspired me to not be so lazy and to try another one! Love the paper-piecing and how the white pops off of that kraft!
What a fun easel card! All that faux stitching really pays off -it looks terrific. Thanks for sharing!
This is fantastic! I love the piecing! And, of course, those easel cards are a fave!
Thanks for joining us on the Waltz!
Lisa
Gorgeous, love the patchwork!
Cuuuute flower
This is such a beautiful card and a lovely take on an easel card. TFS!
I love easel cards! and what a clever design making a flower out of these hearts! great colors on this!
Love the coordinating you created on this card. Every thing just flows so nicely. Lovely easel card.
You did an amazing job! The faux stitching looks amazing and your colors are perfectly complimentary to each other!
Your paper piecing is really special and the faux stitching looks fab. I like how the white pops against the kraft.
Gorgeous & the White is very striking against the kraft :)
Gorgeous & the White is very striking against the kraft :)
Wow - super sweet - I love that cool paperpieced flower!
Beautiful, Laurie!! Your pieced flowers is gorgeous!!
That's very pretty.
Very Pretty!!!
Love the paper piecing and faux stitching
This is a great take on quilt inspired card. I thought of making a quilt inspired card but didn't know where to start.
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