Thanksgiving Theme Week- Day 7

Hello and welcome to the final day of Thanksgiving Theme Week!  Hasn’t it been wonderful?  It’s Lindsey here, and I’m extra happy to be sharing a card today.  Thank you cards are my favorite to make, and I love this time of year that encourages us all to show more gratitude.

A few weeks ago I did some paper piecing.  It’s something I haven’t done in a really long time, but I found that I thoroughly enjoyed the process, so I wanted to try it again.  It also happens to be a pretty fantastic way to add color if you aren’t in the mood for actual coloring.  

I thought the overflowing cornucopia in the Fall Signs stamp set was the perfect image for this technique, so I pulled out some paper and got started.  One of the keys to success when paper piecing is to choose paper with small enough patterns that they can still be seen even on a very small image.  Another trick is make sure you cut directly on the stamped line.  

When I inked up the image, I chose not to use the sign part of it, and instead cut the sentiment with the Thankful For You Script die.  To add a little extra interest, instead of using the positive cut, I used the negative panel and backed it with another piece of patterned paper.  The final bit of added texture came from covering the card base with a panel cut with the Lattice Background die.

Thanks so much for joining me today! I hope you’ll give this oldie but goodie technique a try.  Also, if you’ve been eyeing some of Pretty Pink Posh’s fabulous Thanksgiving products this week, make sure to pick them up today while they are still on a 15% discount.  They’ll make a great addition to your crafty supplies as many of them can be used all year round.