Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Child's Play


I don't know about you, but when I was young I spent hours on my swing. I can remember waking up before anyone else and going out and swinging. When I saw this digital download at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps I had to get it. I used papers from PTI including her paper-pieced dress. I used my oval Just Rite stamper for the sentiment and decorated scalloped edge and sponged it with River Rock. I attached some half-pearls and a few buttons next to the Nestie Lables One die cut and I liked it - simple, but it sure reminded me of those fun days. Yesterday I learned of a vendor called Stampscapes after looking at Scenes by Sandy ( thank you to Jenny Gropp for mentioning her in yesterday's post) and now I'm off in orbit. OMG, how incredible! It's a whole different dimension, but I'm aching to try her techniques. Hope your week is going well. See you again soon and thanks for stopping by.

8 comments:

shulsart said...

Karen, your card is adorable, love the paper pieced dress. Thanks for the plug for my blog. I hope you will venture into Stampscapes, they are a lot of fun.

Stacy Morgan said...

Awww... Now this is fun at the heart. I used to swing for hours... Now I would get sick I think. hee hee Great layout, colors and paper piecing Karen. this is beautiful!

Susan (rainy) said...

Karen this is absolutely beautiful. Love the paper pieced dress and the wonderful details (like the greenery and buttons). I too use to love to swing. I completely wore out the swing set in my backyard when I was little!

Rachel said...

Karen this is adorable!! i love how you paperpieced her dress. so pretty!! I just love to swing when i take my girls to the park.
hugs,
Rachel

Leslie Miller said...

Sweet colors and card design for this darling image! The sentiment seems very appropriate as a swing is the perfect place to dream when you're young and have your whole future ahead of you. Been there!

Kecia said...

That paper-pieced dress looks so cool and summerlike. The perfect swinging outfit.

Nicely done. The colors look great.

Susie Sugar said...

Oh I love your cute card, fantastic colouring & paper piecing
Gorgeous designs and detail
Hugs Susie xx

Susan said...

Awesome card Karen and I love the paper piecing!