The card base is 8x8 as anything smaller wouldn't give the white space I like. I started by cutting the little bits of patterned paper into squares and rectangles, then took to the sewing machine to edge them very roughly and I left the end threads showing on purpose. I arranged the snippets on my card first and took a photo when I was happy as a reference point.
The butterflies were cut in black cardstock and attached to some bigger bits of the same paper and then fussy cut out and adhered using foam pads for a bit of lift. I added a few paint splatters in various colours to match and bring the whole card together.
Challenges - Pixie's Playground, Using Snippets
Supplies: White 8x8 card base, K & Co patterned paper, MB Vivienne die, Inktense watercolour pencils, Hero Arts sentiment stamp and Hobby Craft clear gems.
Now this is what I call a snippets card Claire! Clever design and I love the stitching with the carefree ends of thread :) Gorgeous butterflies and a lovely sentiment make this extra special. I totally 'get' that it needed to be on an 8" square card for the added white space.
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Di xx
Great use of those colourful snippets which are a good backing for the butterflies.
ReplyDeleteThis is a super way to use snippets, Claire! Well done!
ReplyDelete10 out of 10 for the snippets and 100% for the butterflies. I love this card and your idea. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Claire, brilliant use of snippets. xx
ReplyDeleteHi Claire, a super card for using up some seriously small snippets, love the layout and the stitching detail. The butterflies are the perfect accent too... Have a wonderful week... Megan
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful and so very clever and creative too Claire. Love it! Thank you so much for the lovely comment on my blog, after seeing the lovely projects you are creating I just had to follow you lol! Have a good week Karen x
ReplyDeleteBrilliant and the stitching really adds to the effect.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing snippets creation this is! I love the stitched pieces and how you arranged them, and those butterflies are gorgeous too! This is wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteStunning card and such a wonderful way to use up those gorgeous snippets xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Claire and a lovely way to use up pieces of pretty papers. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, this is a great snippets card! You really have an eye for arranging those little pieces, this looks great! Thanks for sharing your talents and for your visit to my blog today. Have a good one!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful patchwork, Claire. Love the butterfly too xxx
ReplyDeleteClaire this is beautiful. Love the butterflies.
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I think this patchwork is stunning Claire and the butterflies layered using black card stand out beautifully against the brightly coloured papers. x
ReplyDeleteWow, Claire this is wonderful, I love the colours and texture ... did you really sew around all those weeny squares, surely looks like it!!!!!
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Shaz in Oz.x
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sweet card Claire...the stitching you added to the bits adds such great detail to the overall design.
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Karen
Fantastic looking snippets card. Lovely and colourful and all pulled together with the fab stitching. TOP MARKS.
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Everything you thought so well! This card is a true masterpiece of design. I love every piece of colored paper. This is a very beautiful card !!
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