Sunday, June 6, 2021

613 Avenue Create - June 2021 Challenge #6 - Anything Goes w/Optional Twist: Paper Piecing : A Funky Flower

 Hello, Crafty Makers!

This month at 613 Avenue Create, our challenging twist is a throwback to an oldie but a goodie.  I love paper piecing!  While creating this project, numerous ideas for future projects kept popping into my head.  I have over 200 6x6 paper pads and probably an equal number of 12x12 and 8x8 pads.  I could paper piece the world if I set my mind to it!😁

A Funky Flower
AALL & Create #120 Growth in Numbers
I am a big fan of the AALL & Create border stamps.  For one thing, I can afford them!  But more than that, they are extremely versatile and ideal for slimline card projects!  I actually combined components from three AALL & Create Stamp sets in this design.

Step One - Choosing A Stamp
I like to choose stamps that have large open areas.  This makes the paper pieced area more visually impactful.  Generally, if I am using multiple patterned papers, I find that a large image ensures that my design will not be too busy!
Step Two - Choosing Papers
I chose these papers because they matched the style of the image, and I knew they would work well with a Kraft card base. For the most part, when choosing papers, the sky is the limit.  
Step 3 - Determining The Background
I knew from jump street that I would need to highlight the colors in my patterned papers somewhere in the design.  The patterns are not bold enough to stand on their own. I felt that they would not make a strong enough artistic statement.  Adding a stenciled element is an easy way to level up a project.  The stencil should be related to the design.  In my case it was geometrics.
This has to be my money-saving tip find of the year.  Instead of using black cardstock to border my face panels, I go around the edges with a black (or colored) Sharpie™.  Thanks, Jo Rice.
Step 4 - Paper Piecing
I used simple pattern papers. This simplified the stamping and saved paper.  The image was stamped in the corner of each sheet.
Using a bold design also increases the ease of cutting out your image.
I played around with various combinations of my chosen patterns.  In the end, I felt that selecting two papers for the petals worked best. Rather than trying to get a precise cut to match the center, I added a brad secured with a dollop of Glossy Accents.  
I used the two remaining papers on the flower vase!
The vase was pieced from the floral paper, and I used the final geometric pattern for the collar.  The final step was the addition of a piece of twine and a mini brad!
Step 5 - Finishing The Design
Little things matter!  Nowhere is that more true than in the world of paper crafting.  I wanted to pull in more of the Kraft color, so I added splatters using Vintage Photo and Picket Fence Distress inks. 
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Thanks so much for stopping by!  
If you have never tried Paper Piecing, we hope you will use our challenge as a place to start!
Hugz!

Stuff I Used:


Papers: My Mind's Eye - Vanity Fair (2011)
Stencil:  DecoArt Andy Skinner Bubbles (12"x3")  (discontinued)
Brad:  Imaginisce - Fairy Dust Brads (Fairest of Them All Collection)

10 comments:

  1. Perfect in every way sister! Just love it! Jackie teamie xxx

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  2. Fabulous card, awesome background stamps, love the paper choices you've used, just gorgeous, hugs, Lori m

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  3. WOW! Chana, what a wonderful result with your stamping and paper piecing, I love the flower vase, it looks like it has been painted, gorgeous papers and thanks for letting us know how it evolved.
    Faith x

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  4. This card is awesome, I love the different layers you've made and those papers are fantastic. Thanks for sharing it with us. María, xx

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  5. amazing work with the stamps your step by step makes a great follow i must try it x

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  6. Stunning card love the fabulous stamps and beautiful paper piecing love the delicate stencilled background and must remember that tip about the black pen edging!
    Carol x

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  7. wow, absolutely fabulous.. love how the way to made it!!
    xxx
    Vivi

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  8. Gorgeous card Chana, I love your stamp and the paper pieced flower is beautiful and love the detail on the twine round the jar, the background splatters and the papers..FAB-U-LOUS.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  9. Uau amazing. Love the background and stamp you used. The brad on flower and jar is perfect detail. Vesna

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  10. I love this Chana - I've just found Aall&Create stamps and only have one so far - the paper piecing looks fab on this - Fiona x

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Hugz,
Chana