Hi! This card was made for today's Technique Lovers Challenge: Paper Pleats.
Now, I have to admit...When I was a corporate "in the field" DM, I had to wear pants...I usually wore Dockers...However, as I grew BIGGER...(PREGO), I had to get bigger pants...After I had Markie, well...I STAYED in the bigger pants! YIKES...So when I see the word PLEAT I freak! LOL! (It's a great way to add 30 pounds to your middle, if you NEED it...Ummm....Not needed here! LOL!
So, this was a fun challenge, since I knew I wasn't going to WEAR it! I tore a sheet of designer paper to about 3/4" thick and 11" long. Next, I folded it back in small increments to create pleats. Next, I SEWED the pleats together by running a straight stitch across the paper. Then, I sponged on color so that the pleats and stitches would show.
The image was stamped in Noir Black Palette Ink and colored in with SU! markers. I used an aqua painter to blend. The background oval was sponged with Sage Shadow for clouds/sky.
Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Mon, Jan 26, 2009 @ 3:25 PM
I here you about the pleats! BUT your pleats here are fantastic! It looks like a branch! Great idea to sew them together. Love your coloring of that robin, looks so real like. Wonderful and very creative card today Faith! Love it! TFS :0)
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Registered: August 7, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 28113
Mon, Jan 26, 2009 @ 3:27 PM
Oh what a great way to use the pleats! Love this set! Great job!
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Registered: November 17, 2006 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia Posts: 52798
Mon, Jan 26, 2009 @ 4:02 PM
Fabulous card, Faith.... Love the bird image, your colouring is amazing..... awesome job with the pleats, love the torn edges and sewing..... great design...tfs
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Mon, Jan 26, 2009 @ 4:58 PM
Gorgeous! Thanks for the tutorial on your blog!
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