What a great challenge! This was really a stretch for me.
First, I used dp instead of making my own bg. I used not one, but TWO different dps and I even cut into the printed one. You have no idea how painful this was for me. Don't get me wrong, I love dp and buy it all the time. I even go visit my dp and ooh and aah over all the pretty colors. But use it? Cut into it? I agonized over the placement of my images so I wouldn't waste any.
Second, I embossed the images. This is another thing I like, but don't do very often. Just lazy. I guess. Because I have to actually plug in the heat gun and go get the ep.
Third, paper piecing. I love the way it looks but hardly ever do it. I also stretched by not using my usual gazillion layers. For me, this is pretty clean and simple. TFL
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Fri, Feb 13, 2009 @ 8:15 PM
OMG......what a totally innovative and memory filled card for me to look at and admire........I love Asian cards......and this one speaks to me and brings back so many wonderful memories of a 'trip of a lifetime' to Japan years ago......did we have any meal with miso???? I think not.......fab, fab, fab....
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Fri, Feb 13, 2009 @ 9:06 PM
Oh great job on all your stretches! I love the end result!
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Fri, Feb 13, 2009 @ 10:21 PM
What a bright fun card! So glad you got your scissors out and cut into your wonderful dp. Love your paper piecing. You did a great job of it. Love the eb too! You did a great job of stretching today! Love it! TFS :0)
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Fri, Feb 13, 2009 @ 10:27 PM
This is so cute!
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