Monday 11 November 2013

Paper Piecing - Crafty CardMakers DT

Today it's my turn to set  the Crafty Cardmakers challenge - and a challenge it was - well for me anyway!
I (having a moment of sheer lunacy!) picked 'Paper Piecing'.................. no idea why....... seemed like a good idea at the time.......... but I am soooooo NOT good at it!
And as one of the sponsors for this challenge is the very talented Krista, I wanted to use one of her lovely digis (which you can all go see here) - and I hope I have done it justice!

Here is 'Christmas Nutcracker' - suitably pieced with very apt papers entitled 'Merry Christmas' by Raspberry Road.

I pieced the dress, shoes and her hair ribbons - quite tricky- and probably could have been neater - but overall not too bad!

Applied some Stickles to the neck of the dress and the stripes on her socks and even popped a wee bit of gold blingy on the little soldier (well it IS for Christmas after all!).

The green ruffle ribbon was from my stash and I added a few red pearls.

The bauble sentiment is a chipboard piece bought a long long time ago and the red and green beads were rescued from one of last years Christmas cards!

Hope you can have a go at my very own challenge this fortnight - would love to see your creations - even if like me you think you're not very good at it!! (Which I am sure you are 'cos we're all too critical of our own work!!!!!)

Other Challenges -
2 Sisters - Christmas Sparkle
Kraftyhands - Trad Christmas Colours
Crafty Calendar - All things Christmas
Doodle Pantry - Any Digi Goes 
RRR - Christmas with Ribbon

Have a very happy day! x

21 comments:

Desire Fourie said...

Just gorgeous. Loving the soft colouring and distressed edges.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

coops said...

so stunning viv.fanatastic paper piecing and i love your details and sweet sc image :D

xx coops xx

brenda said...

A delightful image and beautifully finished card.

Good win at the weekend.

B x

Carol Willis said...

Beautiful card Viv, love the image and the paper-piecing.
Hugs
Caz x

♥Gemma♥ said...

Absolutely gorgeous hunni and beautiful image...
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Viv, I love the sweet image and fabulous paper piecing.
Sue xx

McCrafty's Cards said...

This is gorgeous Viv, I like the adorable image and the ribbon.
Kevin xx

Glenda Atkins said...

This is beautiful! Love your image and the wonderful background. The design is fabulous! Thanks for joining us at the Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge #40!

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Gorgeous card Viv and your paper piecing looks spot on to me! Susan x

Meggymay said...

Beautiful card Viv. It was a great challenge theme.
Yvonne x

Andree said...

A wonderful Christmas card. The image and distressed edges are fabulous.

Thank you for joining in with this month's Kraftyhands challenge and good luck x

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous, adorable card, sweet image.
luv
Debby

Bonnie Garby said...

Great card! Thanks so much for participating in our Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge.

Suze Bain said...

It wouldn't be a challenge if it was easy Viv! A gorgeous card. Xx

L.Wilson said...

Such a pretty card and I really like the vintage christmas feel. Super coloring and piecing. Thanks for entering the Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge 40.

Cheryl Walker said...

Awww your card is too cute!! Thank you for joining us at Really Reasonable Ribbon challenge #83!
Hugs,
Cheryl

Pat (mspfd) said...

How precious. Love the paper piecing and all the fun embellishments and sparkle. Thanks so much for joining us for Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge 40.

My name is Cindy said...

Hi Viv - thank you once again for your lovely comments. I'm sure you must be fed up with all my bits and pieces by now!! This is a lovely card, and that crinkly ribbon is great too! Thanks for stopping by Cindy x

Stamps and Paper said...

Gorgeous card Viv and like your paper piecing ....lovely papers

Anne

Unknown said...

This is one gorgeous card...awesome colour combo too and the image to die for.xxx

SusanLotus said...

Such a sweet card!
I love the ribbon you used.

Have a nice week!
Sussie