Yesterday I was playing around with this fun acorn set by Rubbernecker checking out different ways to use it. For my inspiration card yesterday, I colored them with Twinkling H20s. Afterward, I played some more and decided to try paper piecing the acorns, which I did and set aside for another day to use in a design. I didn't realize today would be that day when it finally dawned on me that I totally missed checking out Friday's Queen for the Day challenge (slap hand on forehead). Well, when I realized it was sweet Darla Ryan that Miss Anne had chosen, I KNEW I had to play. Darla not only has a fabulous gallery of art, but she is always kind and supportive to other stampers.
As I was cruising through Darla's gallery, I came upon this beautiful paper-pieced floral
and knew it would be the perfect opportunity to use my paper-pieced acorns! I paper-pieced them using the Amber Autumn matstack by DCWV. This particular matstack has some really fun and beautiful fall papers. Since I had six acorns already paper pieced from yesterday, I chose to make two cards in honor of Queen Darla.
Things I changed:
1. image
2. colors
3. brad/eyelet arrangement
4. use designer paper as my base
5. no paper piercing
Thank you for the inspiration Queen Darla! I hope you enjoy wearing that gorgeous crown this week!
Date: Sunday, September 19, 2010 GMT Views: 555
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Sun, Sep 19, 2010 @ 11:54 AM
#2 Is just as fabulous as #1! Love both of these wonderful cards with the paper pieced acorns. WOW WOW WOW! ....looking for #3. hehe Charlene, you done good. TFS :0)
------------------------------ Cathy B aka: Mutnik ....or is it Nutmeg?! I get so confused!
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Sun, Sep 19, 2010 @ 5:51 PM
Gorgeous from both angles Charlene! I love the paper piecing and warmth that comes from your creation. Beautiful work! Hugs.....
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
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Wed, Sep 22, 2010 @ 8:55 AM
Lovely autumn card!! I love it! The Queen will be proud of her subjects!!
------------------------------ Phyllis Young at heart, slightly older in other parts. We really never grow up, we just learn how to act in public!! What if you woke up today with only what you had thanked God for yesterday??