We have a new Sketch Challenge (PPA153) at Pals Paper Arts for you to try! Our Resident Artists have been busy creating papercrafting works of art using the featured sketch as a starting point! We hope you'll give the sketch a try and play along with us!
When it's time to wrap up and keep warm or take a lazy, mid-afternoon nap, my covering of choice is always a quilt! Playing with the Honeycomb embossing folder and the mix of patterned papers to create the background, reminded me of the many colorful, hand-pieced quilts my great-grandmother lovingly made for my family when I was growing up! To complement the multi-colored hexagonal pattern, I added color coordinated papers, a stamped flower embellishment and bit of Baker's twine! Eventhough it took some time to snip out all those hexagon pieces, it was a lot of fun! I hope you like my card as much as I do!
Now it's your turn! You can use any brand of papercrafting supplies to make your card! Get out your supplies and play along! I can't wait to see what you create!
All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Word Play, Bright BlossomsPaper: Real Red, Pool Party, Sahara Sand, Basic Black, Very Vanilla card stock; First Edition DSP, Floral District DSP, Storytime DSP, Polka Dot Parade DSP, World Spectacular DSP, Patterns Stack - In Color 2011-2013 DSP, Patterns Stack - Neutrals Collection DSP
Ink: StazOn (Jet Black)
Tools: Big Shot, Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 3/16" Corner Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Extras: Gray & White Baker's Twine (my ribbon/twine collection), Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals
Margaret this is FABulous! I just LOVE the hexagones and I have to confess... I purchased the background die that will cut ALL those little pieces in one pass through the BS ... but it's not SU, but I won't give it up. hugs.
Posted by: Diane Oliver | 02/21/2013 at 06:53 AM
Now..this is spectacular!! I love that honeycomb. Haven't used mine yet, but I will!! How gorgeous are your color choices...oh, so beautiful! I am working on Easter cards, mostly with embellishments..haven't made use of many of the punches. I used a scalloped one and love the bird one. That one is fabulous.
You are my inspiration!
Posted by: Myra Smith | 02/21/2013 at 08:39 AM
gorgeous colors and use of the hexagons.
hugs, m
Posted by: mary fish | 02/21/2013 at 09:41 AM
How pretty! I love the quilt look and the sweet little flower image! So cute how you stamped on the lined paper.
Posted by: Dawn Tidd | 02/21/2013 at 11:29 AM
Margaret Ann, This reminds me of a patchwork quilt. So pretty. Great job!
deb
Posted by: Debi Burgess | 02/21/2013 at 12:13 PM
I just love this card!! The colors are gorgeous, the hexagons are so cool and I love the little stamped flower. Everything about this card is really great! :)
Posted by: Amy Gehman | 02/21/2013 at 03:13 PM
No one does color like you! Gorgeous!
Posted by: linda callahan | 02/21/2013 at 04:38 PM
Gor.Geous! I NEED to try clipping those hexagons for the Honeycomb EF!!
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | 02/21/2013 at 06:13 PM
OH MY GOODNESS MG! This is fantastic! I love all of the patterns and the hexagon design! So lovely!
Posted by: Madison Moody | 02/21/2013 at 10:38 PM
Absolutely stunning, Margaret! I love these rich colors!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 02/22/2013 at 03:16 PM
Love these colors and all the great color combinations. I have been wanting this embossing folder and now I know I need it. Pretty card!!!
Posted by: Donna E. | 02/25/2013 at 03:38 PM
This does look like a beautiful, warm quilt! Love the colors!
Posted by: Bonnie | 02/25/2013 at 06:38 PM
Could you see my jaw drop over this one? SO nice! Love quilts....so I'll definitely be CASEing your idea here! Beautiful!
Posted by: Terri Orr | 02/25/2013 at 10:39 PM
Beautiful card! Love the hexes-that is amazing. what a lot of work! I'm still holding out hope that SU offers a hex punch someday. Sorry I haven't been visiting as much lately-we've been battling a bunch of illnesses here. :(
Posted by: gale | 03/01/2013 at 02:44 AM