Hi there I'm back with a quick card for
LIM, this week Chrissie and Mandi have a recipe for us and it's paper piecing :0) Something I do quite often, it's a very effective way of colouring an image. This time I set myself the challenge of not colouring anything at all so I had to paper piece all of my image
That was a bit of a challenge especially with this little guy's hair and skin, well I did do all of the image but I had to add a little rosy glow to his cheeks, some shadows and a little colour to the pieces of paper he was so diligently cutting LOL His scissors are tissue paper with silver embossing and darn fiddly too, the little thumb poking up didn't help LOL You can enlarge the pictures by clicking on them.
This is the sentiment inside, it makes me smile, hope you like my card! I need to check out the LIM challenge now, I've not felt up to taking part lately ( too much stuff to do and a little bit of off colour to contend with) so it's lovely to be getting back in the saddle! Thank you for stopping by, Gay xxx
I use,
Penny Black slapstick stamp and paper from Crate Paper pad called Toy Box Collection.
That was a bit of a challenge especially with this little guy's hair and skin, well I did do all of the image but I had to add a little rosy glow to his cheeks, some shadows and a little colour to the pieces of paper he was so diligently cutting LOL His scissors are tissue paper with silver embossing and darn fiddly too, the little thumb poking up didn't help LOL You can enlarge the pictures by clicking on them.
Oh! What a really cute image, Gay, and such lovely accompanying words, too. Beautiful paper piecing! Lots of very intricate cutting there, Gay x
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! your paper piecing is absolutely brilliant, gay!! fantastic card!!!
ReplyDeleteWell that's some nifty paper piecing Gay, the papers are perfect. xx
ReplyDeleteOffshore I like your card Gay! It's a pretty image!
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Christine
Thanks for visiting my blog! Thanks a bunch also for the great inspiration in your place. I will try some of the techniques out for sure. =)
ReplyDeleteFantastic paper piecing and a fabulous image!
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This is fantastic Gay,superb paper piecing.xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely card! Glad you have so much patience, I haven't! Valerie
ReplyDeleteWow your paper piecing is amazing. Love your image. x
ReplyDeleteGay this is lovely and the sentiment is fabulous what a gorgeous little image well done Hugs Elaine
ReplyDeletewow your paperpiecing is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteAnd the image is very cute!
Wow, such a lot of work here Gay & it shows. A really nice card & perfect paper piecing. I just love that sentiment!
ReplyDeleteSally x
Hi Gay
ReplyDeleteFabulous cute image ...., love it ... Hope you are well.... Really hot here ....... Crafting has taken a back seat .....
Hugs sylvie xxxx
Great paper piecing Gay, lots of cutting! but well worth the effort as its a lovely card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the nice comments.
Avril xx
You have worked hard on this card Gay, especially those fiddly scissors, but the results are great. x
ReplyDeletea fab image and wonderfully paper pieced.
ReplyDeleteAmazing paper piecing Gay. Love that sentiment too. Brilliant.
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He's such a cutie, Gay, I bet it took you hours to cut out all those little bits, but it looks so effective. My DD could do with that lovely sentiment!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Lisax
Such a cute image to paper piece Gay and so beautifully done! The scissors are brilliant, lots of fussy cutting there and so delicate. Must be the crimper coming to the fore:) Glad you're feeling better I've missed your postings!
ReplyDeleteVal x
this is só adorable, love it
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to see you back Gay and with such an intricate piece of work too. Absolutely stunning and VERY impressive! Vicky x
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous paper piecing Gay! I LOVE it, Jo x
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweetie, Gay!
ReplyDeleteAwesome paper piecing and that little guy is so cute!!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI have that image too Gay I love him and he's so suitable for all my friends with kids! I would never have thought to paperpiece him though as much as I love doing it - farrrr too fiddly for me but you did a brilliant job as always.
ReplyDeleteTara
Lovely cute image and fantastic paper piecing! xxx
ReplyDeleteFab!
ReplyDeleteHi Gay - I'm catching up at last! This is going to be my final blog visit for tonight,(need my beauty sleep - big-time!).
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of your wonderful paper-piecing skills - you clearly have the patience of a saint! The image is adorable, and as for the sentiment - superb!
Hugs, Sylvia xx
Oh, this is just too sweet! I LOVE that sentiment!!!
ReplyDeleteHows that for literal translation!! Sooo cute Gay and al that fussy cutting too instead of colouring some bits, I'd take my hat off to you if I was wearing one !!
ReplyDeleteIt's a fabulous, fun card.
Jenny x
WOW! great job my friend. Your card looks great.
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying your week.
Hugs~
Oh this is gorgeous Gay but I bet it wasn't has quick as you thought but so worth it.
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Debby
oh wow this is brilliant paper piecing Hun,so, detailed super cute image and oh those words,are so perfect stunning hugs Cherylxxxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Gay love the paper piecing
ReplyDeleteAnne
Hi Gay, such a beautiful LIM card with your awesome paper piercing. Great detail work ! I love cutting, so think this is a technique I will enjoy trying sometime soon :) Have a great day, Shirleyx
ReplyDeleteThis is great - lovely image to choose and you've pieced it beautifully. Well worth the effort!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a brilliant card Gay, lovely image and outstanding work with the scissors!
ReplyDeleteWarm hugs
Maarit
A really charming image and sentiment, 10 out of 10 for the paper piecing....amazing ....especially the scissors. Wow :0)
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you bak Gay...missed you
ReplyDeleteYour card is wonderful, a real knockout
Thanks so much
mandi
"Less is More"
Wonderful paper piecing, it must have taken you ages. I love the image.
ReplyDeletexxx Hazel.
Gay you are a nutter !!!! I enlarged the pic amazing detail how did you do it , I love this. The image is gorgeous and fab sentiment but your paper piecing is phenomenal !
ReplyDeleteMarie
What a gorgeous image and fantastic job at the paper piecing.
ReplyDeleteJust delightful
ReplyDeleteKathyk
Oh my gosh ... Everything is pieced!! What a marvelous card! I am so envious (in a good way) of your piecing abilities. There are so many little tiny pieces and each is perfect!! Such talent. Well done Gay I sure hope Chrissie and Mandi select your wonderful card to be ShowCASed.
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Carole
PS - if you find a way to bottle the piecing ability let me know. I'd pay well for even a timble of that talent. :D
Okay, I'm dumb here..paper piecing is cutting out all those coloured parts of your image? WOWZA! You really did that? Amazing! It's a stunning bit of work!Beautiful! Love it! bravo!
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