The challenge was to use up your scraps using "Patchwork Die Cuts". Melissa Phillips (PTI designer - "Lilybeans Paperie") made an absolutely beautiful card for Valentines Day using heart shaped dies, and while I didn't want to totally copy Melissa's card, I did really like the idea of using a heart shape to make the patchwork design. You simply use 4 different pieces of coordinating scraps and cut out 4 hearts. You can then cut your hearts (or whatever shape you choose) down the center and then accross, so you have 16 pieces total. You only need 4 pieces to make the heart again, but you now have enough pieces to make 4 cards. I backed my heart with another scalloped shaped heart (SU's Real Red cs) to make it pop against the kraft cs layer. Melissa also stitched on her heart, but since I can't seem to sew on card stock without making a mess, I opted to use a white gel pen to make the stitching marks. I also added a Cheery Lynn Die (Holly Flourishes) cut from kraft cs and spritzed with Irredescent Gold Glimmer Mist, a computer generated sentiment cut out with SU's Decorative Label punch, and PTI's "Holly Jolly" holly dies, to finish off the card. It's simple, but I really like how it turned out. This is definitely a technique I'll try again! :0)
That's all for today friends. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
4 comments:
Love this card! Happy Weekend!
Beautiful the way you cut your heart. That holly is gorgeous!
I love the way you cut the heart - really pretty paper choices too!
So cute! I really like the way you cut your heart also! :)
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