Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Paper Piecing with Prima

I made a couple of Los doing some paper piecing to decorate my page.

Paper piecing is everywhere on pages still. Whether it's a hand made flower,hand cut tree, or a cute lil animal. We all enjoy adding our own artistic touches to the page.

Here are some tips when trying to create a handmade piece.
~When using an exacto knife when hand cutting make sure the blade is sharp. It will eliminate tearing and give you clean cuts.
~Use thicker paper. It will be easier to get intricate cuts and not bend or distort your project.
~You can always find templates online if you need help with ideas.

Here are a couple of websites to get the creativity flowing.
Helen MusselWhite
Love to Know Scrapbooking


On this first Lo I created the tree and the pumpkins by paper piecing. The tree was two steps. First I drew out the mirrored image I wanted on the backside of the paper (So my pencil lines wouldn't show) Then used my very sharp exacto knife and cut out the openings. I then glued another piece of patterned paper to the back to show depth.


The leaves in the tree are Prima felt stems that I altered with embossing powder and I also inked the backing paper and use those as well. I inked the edges of my LO with Tim Holtz Distress Inks.



On this little gem I made the wagon from some scrap Patterned Paper. I covered the paper in clear UTEE and heat embossed it, to give it the look of shiny metal. Giving the wagon angles instead a straight profile it makes it more eye appealing.


Thank You for stopping by. If you make a paper pieced project, I would love to see it.

Jamie

4 comments:

  1. WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Jamie!! These are GORGEOUS!! I loveeeeeeee that tree on that first one! WOW! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

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  2. Jamie....these are stunning...beyond stunning!!! I love the detail work!!! That tree is awesome and the wagon wowza!!

    You are so talented sweet friend!!! Enjoy your day!!!

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  3. Really like the way you use color to make the details and layers pop on the page.

    Do like your new ink banner - that is really very cool.

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  4. Your layouts are fantastic! I am now a follower. Would love for you to check out my blog and become a follower if you like!

    Melissa
    http://www.burstsofcreativity.blogspot.com/

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