Exploring Cricut Project- "Sunny Thoughts"

Hi Guys! I'm excited to share today at Exploring Cricut a card that I made using a different technique for me. It is called iris paper piecing or paper folding. I really liked using the negative space from my Cricut cut to create something unique in the middle. For my sun I thought it would be fun to bring in different shades that you actually see when the sun is coming up or setting. 

There are quite a few you tube videos out there as well as directions and this is how I chose to make mine. I used the square pattern from this site to create my iris. I chose 4 patterned papers cutting them at 1 1/2" 

wide and 3 1/2" to 4" in length.

Each section is numbered and you will begin with #1 which is the outer area of the square and work your way in. A great tip I learned was to make a chart like this:

Color 1:  1,5,9,13,17,21,25,29

Color 2:  2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30

Color 3:  3,7,11,15,19,23,27,31

Color 4:  4,8,12,16,20,24,28,32

I named my colors based on what my pattern paper looked like. This helped me keep track so that I would know which paper came next as I was going around the square. 

The strips of paper are then folded in half. Make sure you keep the fold to the inside of the iris. It is best to use papers that are lightweight; as this is very heavy once assembled. My papers are from a DCWV 180 sheet stack.

This is the finished product. You should also remember that you are working on the back side of the image. It is helpful to tape the sheet of paper to a work surface  to eliminate shifting while working. As you lay the strips of paper down you can begin to attach them to each other with tape in the corners. I wouldn't tape your folded papers to the square because it will make it harder for you to remove the pattern when finished. 

I created the embellishment on the end of the sentiment by taking 2 buttons and gluing twine to each of them. I then added Stickles to the centers.

Recipe:

Sun negative - Paper Dolls for Everyday 4.88"

Hill - Paper Dolls for Everyday 1.21"

Sentiment - K. Andrews

Twine, Stickles, Worn Lipstick ink,

Thank you for stopping by and remember you have until Saturday to enter our challenge!

Annette

Shine On!

Wow! The sun is really shining bright where I live. I am entering this cutie in the Peachy Keen Challenge. Hope you all have a wonderful and safe 4th of July:) Be sure to check back on Thursday when I show you what I did with the negative of this sun cut!

Recipe:

A2 cardbase

Papers - Citrus DCWV

Sun-Paper Dolls for Everyday 4.88"

Face Stamp - Peachy Keen

Sentiment - K. Andrews

Beads, Glossy Accents, White Signo Gel Pen, Black ink, Ribbon, Chalk

Thanks for stopping by!

Annette

Exploring Cricut - Red, White and Blue Challenge

Hi Crafty Friends! Today is a new challenge at Exploring Cricut. The challenge is to make a card, project or layout with red, white and blue for the 4th of July or Canada Day. I decided to go with the upcoming holiday theme, 4th of July! It has been so hot here that we may not get to do fireworks this year because of all the dryness. 

It would be awesome if it rains before Wednesday; but I don't think we will have any luck with that. We always have a fireworks ban in the city limits, however, we are concerned to even go out in the country because of the fire hazard. Well, there is still the picnics and games to celebrate the holiday. 

For my project, I chose to make a card. I'm not sure you can see it in the picture, but I added Glossy Accents to the handle and the actual bell. It really gave it a nice shine. 

Recipe:
A2 cardbase
Papers - DCWV and Stampin' Up
Bell - Stretch Your Imagination 4.41"
Sentiment - Pink By Design
Ribbon, Glossy Accents, Black Ink

I always love to see what you guys create and this time is no different. I hope you decide to join in the fun. It looks like an awesome prize you could win too!!

Thank you for stopping by and I always love your comments!


Annette