I made this funky graphic card from sheer play, one thing leading to the next. My purpose was to use paper piecing and though that transformed into pieced paper piecing, I am happy with the result.
To fill in some of the gaps, I stamped this adorable heart stamp from Lynne Perrella for PaperArtsy.
The background is embossed in Adirondack cranberry embossing powder. My mom had a dozen of the colors in her collection - happy me! This color is different than the ink pad, more pink, but beautiful nonetheless.
One Minute Process Video
I created a tiny flip through of the steps that led me to this card, which are also the steps for the circle chipboards pieces in my journal page post HERE. Let me know if you find this helpful or have tips on making better videos.
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Beautiful card! The watercolored background looks fantastic! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOh Autumn this is gorgeous - love your colours and the texture you have incorporated.
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Maxine
Dear Autumn , Your works always has a freshness and vibrancy which I LOVE !! It is also very pleasing to the eyes .. Superb Dear !!
ReplyDeleteA lovely fusion on summery colours Autumn.
ReplyDeleteJust to explain lack of visits for the next few weeks, being 'sent' to Italy to stay with an old school friend to recoup a little ahead of our holiday later in the month.
B x
Stunning, stunning, stunning! love, love love! Amazing Artistry Autumn!! Ruth xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Autumn! I just love these colours, wow! Looking forward to your flip-through. Have a great weekend! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Great design, Autumn! I love your "pieced" paper piecing, and the description therein, emerging from what you call "pure play". What would we do without our hobbies? Your mixed media designs always speak to me because of the designs - they usually are themed, with the colors bring the message of hope or love to the attention of the viewer! Thanks for sharing today! I hope you enjoy a wonderful weekend! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card! Looove the stamping and water colour effects...so pretty! ;-)
ReplyDeleteWow..Its Awesome ,I spend quite some time seeing the layers n paper piecing and yes stamping too ,Thanks for sharing the video ,will watch it soon :)
ReplyDeleteStunning work....wow, keep playing, hehe!! Your papper piecing is amazing and I love the end result! I love the colors and water colored background! Just incredible...I would love to take some classed on watercoloring and especially learning more on canvas painting:)
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration Autumn!
Have a wonderful day my friend`
Sherrie K
I love that you used the phrase "sheer play" because that's exactly what I thought of when I saw this stunner. This looks like joy on a piece of cardstock. Love all the layering, love the depth of color, love the grunge. <3 <3 <3
ReplyDeleteI love your card, it's beautiful Autumn!
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Alison xxx
This is absolutely stunning, Autumn!! I love the layers and the colors!! Your paper piecing is perfect!! The details are spectacular!! I love the PaperArtsy stamp you used, too!! This is so gorgeous my friend!! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!! Big hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
This card is utterly beautiful and I like your fabulous video of the process!
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oxo Susi
wow Autumn, this is again a stunningly artful piece! Love the sunny colors and the arragement of your paper piecing.
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Your card is brilliant, I love those beautiful tones in the background, they really do make the stamping take centre stage. I really enjoyed your flip through too - clever girl, wish I could do that, it is so professional! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteWow! Great project, thank you for supporting Chocolate Baroque colour challenge, good luck, Zoe DT member xx
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore what you have done here Autumn - really beautiful - the colours are amazing - hugs rachel x
ReplyDeleteYour project is gorgeous, Autumn!! It's so artistic and FUN! The color palette is stunning and the paper piecing perfect. I just finished watching your video and love the way the whole thing came together.
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Nancy
Oh my, Autumn, your paper piecing card is absolutely stunning! I love those colors, your amazing watercolor background and fabulous textures! Beautiful stamping, too! So artistic, so creative! It's brilliant! Have a great weekend! Big hugs! Branka xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful watercolour background and layers creating a beautiful card Autumn xxx
ReplyDeleteVibrant background, beautiful colors, stunning card!
ReplyDeleteWow... stunning and beautiful!! And very interesting to read how you did this!
ReplyDeleteAaah, I see what you did here! Great idea - it created a unique look! "sheer play" is the best!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card, thanks for joining us at Happy Little Stampers Mixed Media challenge
ReplyDeleteBarb Housner (DT)
Such a fabulous card!! Love the pastel colors with the b/w graphics!! ~ Blessings, Tracey
ReplyDeleteYou've mastered a style of stamping that is really very difficult for many of us. It certainly is for me. Your composition is perfect and the bold, graphic images look even better paired with the pretty blended colors in your background.
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ReplyDeleteViewing this card is making me happy. A stunning creation.
Wishes
Lynne
Pieced paper piecing Peter piper picked pink paint... okay, I'm done 😊
ReplyDeleteVeRy cool detailed work, much to see here!
Another BEAUTIFUL card, Autumn! Viewing your work is so uplifting, and this water color background makes me smile--something about that combination of colors! Love the effect with the darker paper pieces layered on there! Beautiful contrast! I can't wait to come back to "flip through". Hugs!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card, super layout, and ow well your play session turned out. Thanks for your entry into the Chocolate Baroque Challenge. Hope to see you again, Judith xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous project love the stamping,texture and fabulous background-we would love to see you enter our brand new mixed media challenge at http://ainkymess.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/challenge-1.html
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Very cool techniques, colors, details - everything is soooo well done. I am always amazed at your creations! Hugz
ReplyDeleteGreat card Autumn. Loving the techniques and the stamped images. Have a great crafty week, Angela x
ReplyDeleteOh, you are so artistic, Autumn!!!! Love your BEAUTIFUL card - the colours are lovely!!! Thanks for the video - I enjoyed watching it!!!!
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Another fabulous card! Autumn Love the colour blends and background and the wonderful collaged design of all those layers .
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There is so much interesting detail on your card Autumn and I love the colours and final design. So great to just play sometimes isn't it?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing with us at Happy Little Stampers. I hope you will join us again soon.
Hugs
Carol x
Love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Autumn love the colours and it all come together beautifully!!! gr8 job. Thanks for joining us at Happy Little Stampers mixed media challenge.
ReplyDeleteWOW - lovely project. Good luck with the Chocolate Baroque Challenge. Anne X.
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful background for this fabulous and funky card! thank you so much for playing along with us at penny black and more!
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Such a wonderful variety of textures and colors. Beautiful piece of mined media art! Thanks for linking up and playing along with us at Happy Little Stampers July Mixed Media Challenge! ~ Stephanie L, GD.
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