Wednesday, April 07, 2021

Paper Piecing with Die-cuts

Hi everyone.  Today is another paper pieced card for this month's CAS Mix Up challenge, but with a twist.  I used die-cuts to paper piece this lovely Holly & Berry Branch die from Penny Black.

I die-cut the image three times (one from green patterned paper, one from red patterned paper, one from brown card stock).  I used the green image as the base, cutting off the holly leaves and berries to add the branch in brown overtop, and cutting off the holly leaves and branch from the red patterned paper for the berries.  I added crystal glaze to the berries for some shine.

The background is made with SSS Falling Snow stencil, covered with white embossing paste.  Once dry, it was cut to size.  A simple sentiment (MFT Snowglobe Sentiments - retired) was stamped to add another pop of red.

This card has paper piecing, die-cutting, stenciling, embossing paste, and heat embossing.

Thanks for stopping by!


Product Links
Holly & Berry Branch die (Penny Black)
Falling Snow Stencil (Simon Says Stamp)


Stamps:  Snowglobe sentiments - retired (My Favorite Things)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Patterned paper (unknown); Baked Brown Sugar card stock (Stampin' Up!)
Ink:   Versamark
Accessories:   Holly & Berry Branch die (Penny Black), Falling Snow stencil (Simon Says Stamp), white embossing paste, palette knife, Apple Red embossing powder (WOW!), crystal glaze (Nuvo)

Challenges:
CAS Mix Up April Challenge - Paper Piecing

25 comments:

Susan said...

Love the use of the patterned paper with the die cut! Great CAS card!

Brenda said...

What a pretty card Loll, I love the "snow" in the background. I also love that pattern paper you used for the holly leaves. Works so great! Makes for a pretty holiday card for sure. Hugs, Brenda

Heather said...

This is fabulous, Loll and now I realise I don't have to do fussy cutting to participate in the paper piecing challenge... phew! And since I didn't get around to participating in last month's beautiful colour challenge maybe I can combine the two!

nancy littrell said...

Wow!!!! Fabulous paper pieced die cut holly, my friend. I have that die...hmmmmm...you always inspire me, Lolly:-) TFS Love and Hugs..Nancy

Betty said...

love the way you paper pieced your holly - so pretty!

Bonnie said...

These papers work perfectly with this holly die, Lolly! A beautiful Christmas card, my friend!

Trina P. said...

Cute holly and berries Christmas card. Bonus that no fussy cutting was needed! Great choice of pattern papers.

Pat said...

This holly branch with the berries sitting on the wonderful textured falling snow background looks fantastic Loll, and love the papers you have used for the leaves and berries. The brown card is the perfect colour for the stem, and I also love the crystal glaze to add shine to the berries, and finished with a lovely coordinating red sentiment.

Christine Alexander said...

wonderful way to use your die cut, saves all that fussy cutting :) love the card.

kiwimeskreations said...

What an awesome result with your paper piecing Loll - a fabulous card
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Mac Mable said...

Ohhh that's a fun idea how you did the paper piecing Loll x. Fabulous card, love the papers you've chosen and love the texture on the background too x.

Marcia Hill said...

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Loll...love it!! Hugs. :0)

Ros Crawford said...

Oh it looks brilliant!! Clever choice of paper Loll

Ina G said...

Stunning Loll. cas at it's best.

BożenA said...

I wouldn't think of using this die for this technique. But luckily you thought about it, it looks incredibly beautiful! Big wow! I love the beautiful pattern on the holly leaves.
hugs,
BożenA

LaDonn said...

Loll, I love this card. As my eyesight is beginning to change and small detail work is no longer something I can feel good about, I’m looking for ways to continue creating cards. This is a perfect way to do that. Thank you for presenting such a beautiful card AND for giving me an idea of how I can continue to do something I love. Thank you !!

I Card Everyone said...

Loll, I adore Holly and their berries! You've made them even more beautiful with your lovely choice of patterned papers! Really beautiful!
=]

Colleen said...

Wow, this is really cool, I love the paper piecing and all the added texture from the designer paper! And I love how big the holly are! Fabulous card, Loll!!

Liz said...

Beautiful CAS card, Loll. The paper piecing is lovely. xx

Leslie Miller said...

In my opinion all holly should look just like this! So gorgeous, bright, and cheery, Loll!

HilaryJane said...

Just wonderful, what a good idea xx

Papercraft Boutique said...

What a pretty holly branch with shiny berries, Loll! Love your choice of patterned paper for the holly and berries. The falling snow in the background looks wonderful!
Hideko xx

Anita in France said...

What a brilliant idea, Loll ... your holly and those rich shiny berries look gorgeous in their pp attire ... so fresh and crisp against the snow! Hugs, Anita :)

TK said...

TERRIFIC idea, and a new way to paper piece! Great card, Loll

Darnell said...

This is late, but I've kept it in my inbox to say a quick thank you, Lolly. It is superb and I'm definitely going to copy it for a few Christmas cards. Paper-piecing is fiddly, but when my back is better, I know I'm going to love playing with this stamp in this way! Mwah! Love, Dolly