Monday, April 25, 2011

Crafty Secret's DT Challenge....Paper Piecing!

Good morning! I hope you had a wonderful and blessed Easter! Today the Crafty Secret's DT is using paper piecing on their cards. I love paper piecing because it creates such wonderful texture to things that can be difficult to achieve with markers or pencils alone. For my card today I used the Little Boy stamp set by Crafty Secrets. I paper pieced the kite using paper from K & Company, added glossy accents to it, and sprinkled a generous helping of glitter. (Maybe I should have refrained from using glitter? Since it is a boy's card? .......................nah!) His clothes were also paper pieced. Before adhering the clothes, I inked the edges a bit to give it a bit of depth.
Sometimes the little things make a card special....... so I try to keep that in mind when I am creating. So for the kite, I added string to his "kite holder." Is there a technical term for that thingy? ; )



Want to see some more paper piecing greatness? Be sure to visit these gals' blogs!!!














Michele Kovack < ------- Me! : )















April Guest Designer: Sophie La Fontaine (you can see Sopies work on the Heartwarming Vintage Blog)


Have a wonderful day!!!
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17 comments:

  1. Vicki ChrismanApril 25, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    This card layout is great Michele. The colors and the way you layered ..and the cute way you did the kite.. all so fun! Super Cute!

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  2. anumApril 25, 2011 at 10:04 AM

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  3. Carol's Ink SpotApril 25, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Cute image and love the way you added the string for the kite! What a pretty kite too. Love all the PP.

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  4. PamApril 25, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Awww, super sweet Michele, love the sparkly kite!

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  5. Crafty Secrets Heartwarming Vintage Co.April 25, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Adorable card Michele, I love how you used the real string with the kite and added the glitter

    Thanks!
    Sandy

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  6. jjcreationsApril 25, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Totally fun card - love all of the details!!!

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  7. JocelynApril 25, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Beautidul Michele...Love the vintage feel!!!!

    Makes me want to run out and fly a kite!!!

    Wishing you a Happy Monday!!!

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  8. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I love all the details on this card! Thanks for stopping by my blog and becoming a follower. I'm following you now too :) ~Lu
    http://craftingwithlu.blogspot.com

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  9. Leslie MillerApril 25, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Oh, my word! The kite string just blows me away! Plus the absolutely perfect paper piecing and the glittery kite -- fabulous! This is really a fun and creative card. Just a delight to see!

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  10. Sylvia/LittleTreasuresApril 26, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    love the detail and depth you created. Fun card

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  11. Leslie DeeringApril 26, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    I love this card especially the way you did the kite string too cool !

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  12. UnknownApril 26, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Wonderful card.

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  13. jan metcalfApril 26, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Adorable!

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  14. BeckyApril 26, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Beautiful card, such wonderful details.

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  15. Auntie EmApril 27, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Your card is so sweet! I love the little vintage boy image with the kite and the real string. And how could you go wrong with a glittery kite.
    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  16. cardmakingApril 27, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Very creative! I just love the way how you do it. Such sweet girl :)

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  17. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    How sweet - love the kite!!

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