10 July 2011

If you like a lot of choklit on your biscuit...


...join our club!

Random, I know, but that's what I felt like singing. :)

Happy Sundae Peeps. The new Challenge over at Paper Sundaes is Paper Piecing.


To start with, I was only going to piece the umbrella. Then I did the boots. Then I did them again and decided I still didn't like them. Then I coloured them and did them as they are now. Then I did the coat, which made me realise I needed to do the hands and umbrella handle. Then I thought the collar and pockets didn't look right, so I did them again too. So, there's not really much on this image that didn't get pieced to within an inch of it's life. That's what I call value for money!

You'll notice this card contains a number of my current favourite things. I say current, because I'm quite a fickle Fluff, the wind just has to change direction and I have a new favourite! So today, I'm loving; Pure Innocence Images (Heather Ellis is the sponsor this week at Paper Sundaes.) dots, red, white and blue, velvet ric rac, embossing behind an image and twine. If I could have got some stars on there too I would have!

Anyway, that's all from me today Folks. Have a lovely Sunday afternoon. Mwah, mwah.

I'm entering this card at:

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch

Recipe
Cardstock: Stampin Up!
Papers: Pink Petticoat
Image: Pure Innocence; Heather Ellis
Colouring: Copics
Other: Vintage Flower from stash. Buttons, Twine and Velvet Ric Rac; Sew Sweet

42 comments:

Wendy said...

hi hun great card and image looking forward to working with you at sqiggle stamps hugs

Wendy

Denise said...

Just too gorgeous. Love everything about it. Heather Ellis images are just too cute - may have to get out some of mine and join in with this challenge!!
Hugs
Denise xx

Wishcraft said...

Gorgeous card Faye :o) Love your paper pieced image and fab colours. Lisa x

Margo said...

Extrordinary !
Love the little paper pieces you have used ! Quite some work !
Hugs
Margo

Jenny said...

I love it - you paper piecing junkie you. It sounds a bit like when we got a new couch and then I needed a new rug, new pillows and new paint on the walls - it just kept going and going. Love the floral/spot combination - off to search my paper stash. Ta for the inspiration. hugs jenny b x

Doreen said...

Wow I love all the paper piecing on this gorgeous card.xxx

jimlynn said...

Precious! Love the paper piecing and that wonderful rick rack! So cute.
Lynn

Lisa said...

Hi Faye, Fab card! Love this sweet image and gorgeous colour combo.

I have just sat down with a coffee and an orange club bar so the title of your post did amuse me lol!

Sorry I haven't 'visited' you the last few days. Have been busy with work and a poorly Chloe came home on Friday night from her school trip so she has needed some TLC.

Lisa x

Amanda R said...

Too funny! I had to redo mine a bit too as the paper piecing just didn't photograph very well. Love the umbrella!

Debbie said...

You can't have too much PP to me, great card, just love the Heather Ellis image too. Debbiexx

Pop's Cards said...

Such a gorgeous creation sweetie, fab design and colours, just gorgeous big hugs Pops x

Liz McGuire, said...

Brilliant card, worth all the piecing.

Liz x

Jeannie said...

What gorgeous colors! She's just beautiful and the velvet ribbon and flower are perfect! Thanks so much for joining us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Peace & Luv,
Jeannie

Donna said...

Totally gorge and such a lovely design...love these colours together...one of my all time fav combinations :) Donna x

PS: I love Clubs...espesh choc orange!

~ Ali Robertson ~ said...

This is fab Faye, love it

ali x

Jane said...

Witcha! Cute card...lovin' that flowery blue stash!! x

sara said...

omg i want that brollie !!!! love this faye looks like everyone except me managed a fab card with paper piercing i lost patience when i tried to do the shoes and cut half of it off think im sticking to colouring !!!
hugs sara x x

coops said...

fantastic card faye, am loving your bold colours and stunning image and paper piecing ;D

xx coops xx

coops said...

fantastic card faye, am loving your bold colours and stunning image and paper piecing ;D

xx coops xx

coops said...

fantastic card faye, am loving your bold colours and stunning image and paper piecing ;D

xx coops xx

Chris said...

LOL re the paper piecing....so in theory you should have enough for another card? :D. Love the image, I do love Heather's girls and your colouring I love, design and papers are gorgeous too. Hugs, Chris x

coldwaters2 said...

Oh this is totally fabby, what great paper piecing and I love the design, colours and image and I also like the way you have used the staples on that ric rac, I must try that.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Crystal said...

Fabulous card!! I love all the paper piecing, you really went all out! Love the layout and velvet ric rac too! Have a wonderful Sunday :)

Fiona said...

faberooney, love it!! I like how you have done the brolly...must get me some of those papers.

Fi
x

xxxtglxxx said...

I joined in the chorus!! :D

Love your card Faye - gorgeous paper-piecing, its so effective. Cute image and perfect for the papers.

hugs

xxalisonxx

Sara I. said...

This is so stinkin' adorable!! What fabby papers!!! And love her all pieced up!

mulberry station said...

what an adorable card. I love all the paper piecing you have used on your card. It is super cute! Thanks for joining us.
Nancy SSW-DT

Arlana 11426 said...

Your images is so sweet. I love the colors and your sweet detail with the paper piecing. Have a sweet week. Arlana@SSW!!!

cheryl said...

oh this is one super sweet image hun just love the colors and great paper piecing hugs cheryl xx

debby4000 said...

Oh what a gorgeous cute card Faye.
luv
Debby

Mandy said...

Hi Faye,
I love this card,fabulous image and your papers and layout are great,love the ric rac with the staples...Hugs to Sweet Cheeks,hope you both have a fab week...
Mandy x

Jo said...

I remember that advert, I also remember the "TRIIIIIIIIIIO!" advert, "I wanna Trio, and I want one now!" (my kind of advert lol)

Fab card, and fab paper piecing hunni, I'd love that brolly for myself ;)

xx

Grenouille Greetings said...

Perfectly paperpieced within an inch of its life with the perfect choices of papers for your image. Lovely Fluff! Hugs, Lesley

Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4u said...

So cute! Love the paper piecing! The ric rac is pretty too!

Arabella said...

This is awesome Faye! Great paper piecing and a gorgeous image! Love that ric rac too!

Arabella

Emma said...

Adorable...
Hugs Emma x

sweetbloominscraps said...

Fabulous paper piecing on your sweet image!
Judi SSW DT

Linda Anderson said...

Oh how adorable!!!! Love your papers, your paper piecing and of course, your image! Clever girl to hold your ric rac in place with staples!! Thanks for joining us at SSW.

Linda

Julie said...

Absolutely stunning!! Love the paper piecing and your gorgeous colours!! Well worth all the layering!! Juliexx

Patti P. said...

Well, lots of do overs but just believe...now it is just perfect. I love these papers and the paper piecing is some of the prettiest that I ever seen, so glad you played at SSW so that I could see this card. Have a great rest of your week.
Patti DT/SSW

Jackie Randolph said...

This is ADORABLE, love your papers and fabulous paper piecing. Thanks for joining us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Cazza said...

Love it hon, fab colour combo and that ribbon is lush!!
xxx