I'm in pieces...

Hey there!  I'm taking a short break from the Papertrey festivities to issue a little challenge!  I know....you NEED another challenge!  :-)  But, if you have a moment to play along, I would love it!

The March/April issue of Paper Crafts is starting to show up in mailboxes and newstands and this issue I had the privilege of working on the PC 101 column.  I focused on lots of different ways to incorporate paper piecing into your projects!  It's one of my favorite techniques.  You all now how I love to mix colors and patterns, and this technique is perfect for that! 

Let me share a few projects with you that I've used paper piecing on...you've already seen the cupcake cards, but I just wanted to give you a few ideas to get that creativity going! 

You could paper piece diecuts.....this fun card uses a diecut from the Child's Year Cricut cartrige, which I cut several times from assorted papers and piece back together.  This card was on the PC Connection blog this week (did you know Wednesday was Umbrella day???).  

Part of the fun, besides all of the patterns and colors that you can mix, is adding all of the fun little details like buttons, trims, etc...to really give your project detail and dimension. 

You could paper piece stamps....

You could piece together a background, some punched shapes, create a paper pieced scene, a patchwork heart...or just about anything else that you can think of to cut apart and piece back together again! 

Wanna play along?  I'd love to see your take on this technique.  I'll give you until midnight on Wednesday the 17th....just leave a comment on this post with a link to your project.  I'll randomly choose a winner to send some goodies to, including the new Paper Crafts Stamp It! special issue!
  

Comments

[Linda]

I do love to paper piece and I love your projects Betsy...hopefully I'll get time to take part in your fun challenge:) xL

[Mary J]

I love paper piecing too, but never have the time to properly do it - so I'm going to try to meet your challenge!!

[corinna]

I love paper piecing! It's one of my favorite techniques. I'll get right to it! Gotta do a card before I move from NY to Seattle on Wednesday though. I love, your blog Betsy. It is one of my daily "coffee reads" in the morning. Thanks for all the beautiful and inspirational work.

[Amanda P.]

I'm drooling over all the happiness going on in your umbrella card! It's gorgeous!

[Holly Roeder]

I LOVE your umbrella card and I LOVE paper piecing. Thanks you,
Holly

[Anita L]

Thanks for the great idea. I never thought of paperpiecing the images from the Child's Year cartridge. Now I have to try it out tonight :-)

[Melissa]

Ilove this! Silhouettes are my favorite and this is a new way that I hadn't even thought of! Brilliant!

[Cam]

I've had my eye on A Child's Year cartridge. Thanks for showing me a fun way to use this cartridge.

[Meghan Spaulding]

Oh my goodness, Betsy, I just love your card! Im off to do some paper piecing. Im not a colorer so this technique works for me. How did you make the base of the card, I just love it?

[Shay]

You always make the most gorgeous cards and projects! Your work is so inspirational and your blog is one of my favorites. I will try to participate in your challenge.

[Leah C.]

Oh my, I completely adore your paper pieced die cut card...I have that cart and will need to try this, adds a totally different dimension to what you can do with it. I'm going to try to play along:)

[Naz]

I love the umbrella girl card. I saw it on the papercrafts blog and was in awe. I'm still not very good at paper piercing so some techniques would be great! Thanks for sharing.

[Jenn Gibble]

I love to paper piece- so much fun. Love your cards and all your work- always so creative. Here's my card:

http://itsjust2badthatgirlsabum.blogspot.com/2010/02/challenges-anyone.html

[pam of memphis]

I love paper piecing and love the umbrellas

[Joan]

I'm not sure if my first comment was saved so here I post my cards again http://mirincondepapel.blogspot.com/2010/02/im-in-pieces-challenge.html Thanks for the challenge and for taking the time to visit my blog! Love your work!!

[Colleen K]

I love your cards and I have been having so much fun with all the challenges these past couple weeks! Here is my blog...

http://colleenscardsandscrapbookstuff.blogspot.com/2010/02/few-more-cards.html

[Cathy Weber]

I love your umbrella card! I just watched Dawn's video on cutting out embellishments and I am forcing myself to practice cutting out images. Your challenge came at the perfect time. Thanks for the inspiration during this anniversary release.
http://emptynestcrafter.blogspot.com

[sue welborn]

Hi Betsy, here is the link to my "polka-dotty scotties"..paper piecing challenge. I hand drew the template for the scotties, and used punches for hearts and sun! thanks for posting this challenge!

[sue welborn]

oops....https://clubcreatingkeepsakes.com/media/p/17254.aspx

[Melisa Hunter]

I love your card! You make such beautiful creations! Thanks for the inspiration and the challenge. Here's my card:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1624280?&cat=500&ppuser=154216

[Angy Hughes]

Here's one of mine -http://thecraftycappuccino.blogspot.com/2010/02/compose-card-with-becky-challenge-3.html
this was for Becky's challenge too. Love paper piecing I just forget to take the time sometimes.

[Angy Hughes]

Here is another paper piecing I did. I was so inspired by all the PTI team that I saw piecing this cupcake that I tried to do my own. I even cut out the little leaves. Way cute. I will definitely be doing this some more.
http://thecraftycappuccino.blogspot.com/2010/02/pti-day-9-color-favorite-challenge.html

[Tina]

Hi Betsy, Thanks for this fun challenge--Paper piecing is one of my fav techniques. Is it strange to say I find cutting out itty bitty pieces of paper relaxing? Love your blog and your work is always inspiring!

http://indigowings2008.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-days.html

[Virginia L.]

Love your amazing paper-piecing card. Simply stunning and inspiring. Here's one that I made.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15636237@N04/4359545221/

[Meghan Spaulding]

Just love your card Betsy. YOu have amazing talent. Here is my card:

http://megspaulding.blogspot.com/2010/02/scattered-showers-trio.html