Mar 09 2007

Paper Piecing

Published by inkypaws at 6:45 am under Fun stuff

Paper Piecing is a technique I use all the time. It’s really simple and you get a great result.

Step 1 - Stamp your image on CS (I used Whisper White). This will be your base for layering.

Step 2 - Stamp the same image again on colored CS or patterned paper (I used Ruby Red for the balloons and DP from DCWV for the dress and shoes).

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Step 3 - Carefully cut out the images that will be layered.

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Step 4 - Color your background before layering.

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Step 5 - Add your layers. I leave some edges loose to create more shadow. In this case, the bottom edge of the dress.

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Step 6 -Finish your card!

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23 Responses to “Paper Piecing”

  1. # Lynn Mercurioon 09 Mar 2007 at 7:18 am

    Great tutorial…easy to follow directions. Thanks for your efforts in putting it together!

  2. # Charmaineon 09 Mar 2007 at 7:22 am

    Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing! And GREAT card!

  3. # Rose Annon 09 Mar 2007 at 7:25 am

    So cool! Thanks for the tutorial! I need to try this. Your Bella looks fab!

  4. # Allisonon 09 Mar 2007 at 7:40 am

    Super cute card…nice details on paper piecing too!

  5. # Kayon 09 Mar 2007 at 1:32 pm

    I’m waiting for my first order of Bella’s - and now I know how to dress them! Thanks for taking the time to put this together.

  6. # Peggy Maieron 09 Mar 2007 at 1:39 pm

    Great job of piecing - Another cute bella!

  7. # Stacy Morganon 09 Mar 2007 at 1:52 pm

    Jeanne, this is awesome! I have not done anything like this that I can think of. I have your home page marked and will try this and let you know how it goes. That is a really cute card by the way! Stacy

  8. # Aliciaon 09 Mar 2007 at 2:21 pm

    Thank you thank you! I have been wondering how this is done! Beautiful card!

  9. # beateon 09 Mar 2007 at 6:19 pm

    Girl….that card is too stinking cute! Love your coloring, your layout…everything. Great instructions too!!!

  10. # mybearybeston 09 Mar 2007 at 8:30 pm

    Wonderful tutorial, Jeanne! Thanks for breaking it down - I’m such a visual person, it really helps. :) Love the finished card too. So sweet. :)

  11. # Karenon 10 Mar 2007 at 6:05 am

    Hi Jeanne,
    Great tutorial! I’ll have to try this out. You picked a great way to showcase it with the patterned paper/dress/shoes. And the final card is stunning, but no surprises there! This was a very easy to follow tutorial. Where did you get the little holder for the card?

  12. # Debbi (Motherof6)on 10 Mar 2007 at 6:06 am

    This is such a cool way to add color without coloring! I need to do this! Thanks for the great tutorial!

  13. # StamperSharonon 10 Mar 2007 at 6:57 am

    Great tutorial, Jeanne!

  14. # inkypawson 10 Mar 2007 at 8:09 am

    Karen - I bought the little clear stand at Hobby Lobby.

  15. # KathyCon 19 Mar 2007 at 8:09 am

    great tutorial Jeanne. I love this card too!

  16. # Karen (Karen Stamps! on SCS)on 06 Apr 2007 at 3:21 pm

    I finally got a chance to try out this technique. I really enjoyed it! Thanks again for the tutorial. (And thanks for letting me know about the stand - next time I’m over the border I’ll find a Hobby Lobby and look for one.)
    Here are links to my cards in my gallery that I used paper piecing on. The photos didn’t come out too well - in real life the colours are nicer.
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=523262&cat=500&ppuser=67264
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=523261&cat=500&ppuser=67264

  17. # Debon 18 Apr 2007 at 8:54 am

    I love that,,, I will have to do that soon too… thanks for sharing..
    Deb

  18. # Christineon 25 Apr 2007 at 4:50 am

    Great tutorial! I always thought it involved actual piercing and so I was kind of confused (doesn’t take much!). I appreciate your step by step instructions!

  19. # Jaydeon 30 Dec 2007 at 11:15 am

    Thanks for the step by step directions. I’ve seen this on cards, but was not sure exactly how to accomplish such professional results. I just “LOVE” the bella stamps, although I do not have any just yet. I’ll be trying this technique today. Looks easy enough. I seriously appreciate you taking the time to explain it with photos.

  20. # KImon 08 Jan 2008 at 9:49 am

    Thanks for sharing this Jeanne - love seeing it step by step. LOVE all of your cards —- just beautiful!!

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  22. # Joan Farmeron 29 Mar 2008 at 6:43 am

    Great card. Love the paper piecing.

  23. # bunnyon 30 Aug 2008 at 10:23 pm

    That card is fab! Thanks for the tut! :)

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