Friday, November 15, 2013

Sweet Stamps-MicroBeads

 It's time for the Monthly Challenge at Sweet Stamps, and we are using Microbeads for this challenge.


 I had fun and made a card for my Aunt Patty. I do not get to see her too often, and I think she will appreciate some good wishes via Snail Mail!

I wanted to write out how I did the Paper Piecing for the vase:
Take the DP you want to use- and apply a section of Sticky Tape to it.
Stamp your image on the Sticky Tape
Next, cut out the portion of the image you want to paper piece.
Peel off the top white layer and you will have the DP cut out with sticky on the top.
Add the Microbeads and rub them in- I use a fingertip to burnish them to make sure they are well adhered.
Viola- you are done!

Here are the Sweet Stamps items I used to create the card:


 I hope you will join in the challenge! Every entry qualifies you for a chance to win $20 of items from the store at Sweet Stamps, and if you use a Sweet Stamps image- you will receive an additional chance to win! The winner is chosen by Random.org- so everyone has a chance to win!

  There are weekly challenges as well- come join us!!!   Stop by the Sweet Stamps Challenge Blog HERE to see what the rest of the DT has created for the Challenges

 Challenges:
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Paper Shelter- For someone Special
Artistic Inspirations- Anything Goes
Crafty Cardmakers- Paper Piecing
MarkerPop- Anything Goes with Markers

***Sweet Stamps also has a PINTREST page- HERE ***

Thanks for stopping by!
 Shelly

24 comments:

Terry said...

That is such a pretty card and I am sure your Aunt loves it! Love the pop of those poppies in the vase! Gorgeous coloring! Happy Friday!

Desire Fourie said...

Oh wow, this is a beautiful centre step design. Your colouring is wonderful and love the design papers.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

jimlynn said...

Great idea about the paper piecing!! I'll have to try this. Such a pretty, pretty card and I know she's going to love it.
Lynn

kiwimeskreations said...

Love the way you have used the micro beads - I usually only use them fot flower centre accents.
Wonderful card Shelly
Blessings
Maxine

Beth Norman-Roberts said...

This is definitely a show-stopper. Your aunt is going to love it. Thanks for the instructions.

Penny said...

Wow, this turned out so pretty! Love the way you designed this, with all those little beads. (I would go cuckoo working with them, lol!) Love the step design and pretty DP & color palette, too! :^)
Hugs, Penny
Have a great weekend!

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

A beautiful card for your Aunt Shelly!
Thanks for joining us at The Paper Shelter this week, wishing you good luck! Susan x

Anna said...

Great card! Thanks for playing along with us at The Paper Shelter and good luck! :)
Hugs
Anna DT

Shirley-Anne said...

Beautiful creation with awesome image and pretty papers .Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday

Donna K said...

Aunt Patty is going to LOVE this Shelly! What a pretty creation. Thanks for sharing your paper piecing directions too! Crafty hugs!!

vic said...

Oohh so pretty :) love the colours too! I'm sure your aunt will be very pleased with this I know I would be :)

Vic

CarlaKH said...

Beautiful! I have never used micro beads...will add it to my list!

Anne Temple said...

This looks amazing! Love the colors.

Gerrie Johnnic said...

Beautiful card!

Carmen said...

wonderful card. I have never used micro beads may have to give them a try... Thanks for entering Artistic Inspirations use a sentiment
Carmen
DT/Co-owner

Lin said...

Beautiful card. Your flowers are so vibrant and the paper pieced vase matches the rest to perfection.

Thanks for sharing with us

Lin
Crafty Cardmakers

~ Kendra ~ said...

So lovely! Your aunt will love this - sure wish I was your aunt! ;) Lovely coloring of the image!! Beautiful!!

fionalawlor said...

Awww this is so pretty! Your papers and paper piecing look fab :) Thank you for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers.
Fiona x

Donna said...

Wow! What a wonderful card! I love the colors you used and the great layout. Lots of detail too! Awesome!

Meggymay said...

A beautiful card, love the bright flowers. thank you for joining us at CCM this time.
Yvonne

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

Oh this is so pretty! Love it!

Sandy Fredrick said...

Awesome design, love how you used the paper piecing and beads on the vase and flowers. Wonderful bright colors and DP.

Donna Ellis said...

Hi, Shelly! Just me again. I have so enjoyed your blog today, and your pretty styles and techniques. I am now your newest follower! Thanks for sharing so much information AND your inspirational artwork. hugs, de {Creative Smiles}

Tracey said...

Shelly, this is so pretty! Great idea using the micro beads too. I like that you pieced the vase, and thank you for telling us how you did it too. Thanks for taking part in our current challenge at Crafty Cardmaker's! I hope you join us again next time.
Hugs, Tracey (DT)