Monday, April 25, 2011

Crafty Secrets DT Challenge (Paper Piecing)

Hello and good morning! Did you all have a wonderful holiday weekend? I sure hope so!! Today is the Crafty Secrets DT Challenge and the theme for this challenge is paper piecing. We could use any of the Crafty Secrets stamp sets and solid colored or printed paper. Here is the card that I designed. I used some of the New Craft Secrets CD Papers to create my project. I used the Blue Damask and Sandra Damask (pink) to create my flower and banner on the card.For the flower I used a stamp image from the Dahlia stamp set and stamped it three times with Rich Cocoa ink on to the Sandra Damask Paper. Then I hand cut the images having each one a little smaller so I could layer the flower.Here is a close up of the dahlia flower. I inked the edges with Rich Cocoa ink and then added White Pearls from Want2Scrap to the center and Diamond Stickles to the edges. For layering the flower I used 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue from Beacon Adhesives. I used folded pieces of light green ribbon to create the leave.To create the banner I used Blue Damask and Sandra Damask (pink) from the Crafty Secrets CD Papers and stamped the banner pieces using stamps from the Artsy Banner stamp set. I hand cut each piece and the word blocks are from Crafty Secrets Altered Fairies Creative Scraps.Here is a close up of the banner once it was all pieced together. I inked the edges of the Blue Damask pieces with Antique Linen and then I inked all of the pieces with Rich Cocoa ink and edged the pieces with Diamond Stickles. I used 3D Foam Squares for the layering. To finish off the banner I used a piece of vintage lace trim and some Turquoise Baby Bling from Want2Scrap and a couple of buttons.I love all of the dimension from the layers!The sentiment is from the Glamour Girls stamp set. For a finishing touch I added White Pearl Swirls on each side of the dahlia from Want2Scrap.

Supplies
Stamps: Crafty Secrets Dahlia, Artsy Banners, Glamour Girls
Paper: Crafty Secrets CD Papers Damask Blue, Sandra Damask (pink); Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth Ivory, Gray Cloud
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa; Ranger Antique Linen Distress Ink
Accessories: Crafty Secrets Altered Fairies Creative Scraps (word blocks); Want2Scrap White Pearl Swirls, White Pearls, Turquoise Baby Bling; Ranger Diamond Stickles; Beacon Adhesives 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue; Joann's Casa Collection Light Green Ribbon; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares; Buttons, Thread, Aunt Gail Lace Trim

I can't wait to see what the other girls have been busy creating!! Here is a link list so you can visit each of their blogs. Sophie La Fontaine is the Guest Designer for April for Crafty Secrets. Sophie doesn't happen to have a blog but you can see her design work on the Crafty Secrets Heartwarming Vintage Blog.

Thanks you so much for stopping by today and I hope you have a Fantastic Day!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

20 comments:

  1. LOVE how this card turned out so elegant! TFS :)

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  2. This is why I LOVE seeing how everyone uses the stamps differently in these challenges. I had never thought of using that flower stamp that way. Super fun dimension. Same with the banners.. I have never use the two shapes together that way.. (I will now :) lol

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  3. What a pretty banner! I love all the layers used to build it and your flower is gorgeous!

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  4. So pretty Heidi, the flower is gorgeous!

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  5. Wow Heidi, the layers you created with the Dahlia and Banner make this card stunning!

    Great job
    Sandy

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  6. Beautiful card, love the colours,and all the details.

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  7. Wow I love the bunting. Very vintage!

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  8. Great ideas and a Great Looking card too... very Pretty!

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  9. Heidi that is just gorgeous, love the flower and thanks for showing.

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  10. So very lovely. Wow the layers and your choice of colors just make this a beautiful card.

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  11. wow. so beautiful. what an elegant banner! this is trendy yet elegant.

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  12. I love this card, and all the elements on it.

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  13. Its a beautiful card !!!
    Hugs Marlis

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  14. ooohh Heide. This card is beautiful beyond words...I dont have the stamp but now I need it.

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  15. This is so beautiful! I love it.

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  16. Heidi -- your card is just gorgeous. Thanks for sharing how you created your flower!

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  17. Your card is gorgeous. I love the dimensional style of your banner and flowers. The pearls, ribbon and lace make your design so special.
    Thank you for sharing! :)

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  18. Such gorgeous, classy work!!!

    -Katy
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/hooklineandinker

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  19. Wow this is gorgeous - looks like that CD will be on my shopping list! Your flower and banner are great!!

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