Saturday, January 27, 2024

Inkspirational #308 - Let Go

 Here's my DT card for the new challenge up over at Inkspirational -  the challenge is Designers Choice - and Marina is asking us to use Paper Piecing.

Here's my card.

I stamped the girl and the balloon on the white card panel and on a piece of patterned paper.  I fussy cut the dress, shoes and the balloon out of the patterned paper and adhered them over the image stamped on the white panel. I lightly stenciled around the images and sentiment using the Heart Struck Stencil from Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous and yellow ink.

I colored her hair, skin areas and ground with Copics and added three Tuxedo Hearts.  I inked around the edges of the panel with Gold Pigment ink for definition.

I haven't done any paper piecing for years - it was fun to try it out again!

We hope you'll join us over at Inkspirational, doing some paper piecing on your stamped images!  You'll find beautiful DT inspiration and Mr. Linky over at the blog.

You have through 2/9 to link up!

Also linking my card to:

New (first time I've used this stamp set)
ends 1/31
Any stenciling
ends Feb 3

First time using stamp set





Stamps:  Let Go - Unity Stamps
Paper:  White - PTI, DP Fine and Sunny - Kaiser Craft
Ink:  Nocturn - Versafine Clair, Buttercream - Altenew, Gold Pigment Ink - Color Box.
Accessories:  Heart Struck Stencil - Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous, Tuxedo Hearts - Honey Bee Stamps, blending Brush,  Copics R20, E13.

17 comments:

cm said...

Julia, your girl is adorable, especially in her fancy dress and shoes. The matching balloon adds to the fun! Awesome paper piecing inspiration!
hugs~carol

HilaryJane said...

That paper is just perfect for your little girls dress. I have forgotten how effective paper piecing can be. Lovely stencilled background too. the little hearts add the perfect finishing touch xx

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

I love paper piecing and your girl with balloon looks amazing, Julia!! Love the stenciling around it too! Say - Just us Girls has stenciling - you may want to link up there!

https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/just-us-girls-711-anything-goes-stencil.html

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

How beautiful card! Love your paper piecing, the stencilled panel and the unusual sentiment! Sometime we all have to let go... Thanks so much for remembering this to me... :) and for joining us at We Love Stamping!

Trina P. said...

Pretty sweet card! Fabulousy use of the technique to give her a “matching outfit”. The stencilled background looks awesome, too.

Darnell said...

I love this, sis! You picked such a great image for paper-piecing and I love the pp you used for her dress and balloon! Great stenciled background, too! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! Hugs, Darnell

Susan said...

Wonderful card - love the paper pieced dress and balloon. Beautiful stencilled background.

Dotty Jo said...

Your card is gorgeous, Julia, and that little girl is a perfect choice for paper piecing, Jo x

Darlene said...

Oh Julia, this is just precious! LOVE your paper piecing ... I haven't done that technique in years (thanks for the push). Fun card that's sure to bring a smile! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our STENCIL FUN challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
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Bonnie said...

What a great job of paper piecing, Julia! I love that the balloon matches her pretty dress!

Loll said...

Perfect image for paper piecng, Julia. I haven't done much paper piecing lately, but it's such a fantastic technique. Your little girl is so sweet and love the stenciling around her. xx

brenda said...

A very pretty paper pieced creation, many thanks for sharing at We Love Stamping challenge.

B x

Pia S said...

It’s a great choice of image for paper piecing and the paper you chose makes a beautiful and realistic looking fabric. Nice with the yellow stenciling too for a feel of sunshine.

Lisa Elton said...

This is so sweet and purely delightful!

KraftyKoolKat said...

So cute Julia, yes we all should let go of things that have happened to us over the years. I am guilty of this. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely creation with us over at We Love Stamping.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx

Marina said...

I think matching the dress and balloon gives extra impact and I love the subtle stencilled background. Lovely.

Marlena M. said...

I LOVE that you paper pieced the balloon as well! So sweet~