Monday 9 July 2012

Paper piecing for Squigglefly

I hope you all have had a great weekend despite the extreme weather which seems to be happening in many different parts of the world at the moment, here in the UK we have been deluged with rain for what seems like weeks now but I didn't let the wet weather stop me enjoying this weekend. We celebrated our daughter's birthday at a Mexican restuarant on Friday night and I spent yesterday at a craft fair where several of my monkeys went to new homes and I met some lovely stallholders & crafters - great fun!

I was delighted recently to have been invited to join the design team at Squigglefly and today I have my first dt project to share! The challenge this week is paper piecing and I was given this fabulous image Pretty Bird to work with, it it part of Saturday's new release and is by Diana Garrison. 
I have used backing papers by K&Co and I coloured the rest of the image with Promarkers, added a little lace and a sentiment which was die cut with a label die from Whimsy Stamps.




I'm entering this for the following challenges:
Sweet Stampin Paper piecing
Crafty Ann's - Paper piecing
Inspire Me Fridays - Always anything goes
Our Craft Lounge - Die cuts
Card and Scrap - Wings
Creative Stamp Friends Paper piecing or colouring with paper
Fashionista Challenge  Winged things
Make it Monday - Always anything goes

27 comments:

Kathy Bradley said...

Hi Jenni,
Beautiful card - I love the colors and papers you've selected. It's grand to have you on the RRR team!

Kathy Bradley said...

Hi Jenni,
Beautiful card - I love the colors and papers you've selected. It's grand to have you on the RRR team!

Sue said...

This is so lovely. The image is gorgeous and I love the summery colours you have used.
I'm glad that you had a good weekend

Sue

Rachel said...

Wow! What a gorgeous card, love the paper piecing!

Saw you on Make it Monday!
Wedgie xxx

iReneM said...

A gorgeous card, Jenni.
Lovely colours and fab paper piecing.
Thank you so much for sharing it with us at Crafty Ann's
x

Gillian said...

Congrats on the new DT position. Love the image and papers. Love Gill x

Merry said...

That is beautiful Jenni.....amazing papers.

Holly Young said...

Jenni this is just so pretty! I love the papers you used to piece with and the lace is beautiful! Glad you had a nice weekend and that you found some good homes for some of your monkeys!

Kim said...

This came out great! Love that stamp. Glad you could join us at Sweet Stampin ' this week.

Tara said...

Just Beautiful! Glad I popped over from MIM!
Tara

Andrea W said...

Fabulous card! Your paper piecing is absolutely gorgeous!!! If your tired of the rain feel free to send it to Tulsa, Oklahoma in the United States. We really need it!!!

Sandy said...

Love your gorgeous paper pieced bird, Jenni.
Thanks for linking up to MIM this week.
Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!
Sandy

THERESA said...

This is just so cute, love the paper piecing and again, welcome to the team........:))
Love your monkeys, are they ever so cute!!
lotsa luv

Holley (Tondre) Barnhart said...

Great work for Squigglefly. Love that bird image. Too cute. Cheers, Holley

bumblebee creations said...

this is so gorgeous - that papers that you picked for this image are incredible!! Love it--so glad to have you on my team!

Pia S said...

FAB paper piecing - this image is just perfect for this technique! I love the papers you've chosen for this card, the red frame also makes a really great contrast to the softer colors. I spotted your beautiful card on MIM.

Faye said...

Hello. I saw this fabulous card when I dropped by from MIM..Faye

Rina said...

I just love how you did the bird in different patterned papers!
Thanks so much for joining us at Fashionista this challenge,
Rina Fashionista

wannabcre8tive said...

Jenni, your card is so pretty, I love the papers you chose to go with your summery theme.

loz said...

Hi. Just dropping by from Make-it-Monday to see your beautiful card..loz

Fiona said...

wow this is amazing...wonderful paper piecing!!

Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week.

Fi
x

Ann Whitfield said...

Gorgeous card Jenni, thank you for sharing it with us at Crafty Ann's
Ann x

Wishcraft said...

A beautiful card! Your paper piecing looks fabulous - love the image and papers. Thanks for joining in at Sweet Stampin' :o) Hugs, Lisa x

Julia said...

Absolutely in love with your project! Thanks for sharing!
I saw this on Make it Monday!
These are my entries: #77, #163, #183, and #258 and would love it if you could visit.
Hugs,
Julia

Charlene Mitchell said...

Huge welcome for your first official post for the SFDT! This is just gorgeous and between seeing your card and Kathy's work with this image, I had to buy it! Beautifully done and I look forward to seeing more of your creations on the DT!

Paper Panda said...

Hi, Saw this card over at MIM - its beautiful, such pretty colours. Mine are 52,57 and 251 this week if you'd like to take a look.
Mandy x

Kreatives von Andrea said...

Great card! Love it. Thanks for joining us at Kreative Stempelfreunde.

nice greeting from Andrea