Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Make It Monday #40: Reverse Applique

Hi there!  Yes, this is my second post of the day.  I just loved this technique from Heather Nichols so I wanted to share with you my take on it.

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I really enjoyed making this card.  Using the three  papers from Papertrey Ink's Candy Cane Prints Collection made putting this together very simple.  Turning the papers in different directions made it much more interesting to me than trying to keep them on the same diagonal.  The three word sentiment from Stylish Sentiments: Holiday  stamped with Pure Poppy Ink, seemed like the perfect compliment to the three ornaments .  The card base is Pure Poppy card stock  and the background is White, both from PTI.  The white layer is adhered with dimensional adhesive.  My version of applique is made with a Sakura Red Star gel pen dotted all around the edges of the ornaments and pretending to be their hangers.  

I would love to hear your comments!

Thanks for stopping by, 
Suzanne
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12 comments:

  1. MarybethNovember 8, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    This is a stunning card Suzanne! The background papers you chose for each one is perfect. I love that you used a pin to applique, and you did an amazing job on that too. Take care.

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  2. Marlena M.November 9, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Suzanne, this is perfection! I love that you turned the papers this way and that. It is so effective. ;)

    You asked if I still live in TN. I spent 9 years there (two tours combined). We are no longer there, but it will always have a special spot in my heart-beautiful state and beautiful people. I can see you being from there. ;)

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  3. Nancy GuseNovember 9, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    This is beautiful you made an awesome card! Love all the detail with the pen and arranging the papers so perfectly!!

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  4. UnknownNovember 9, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    really love this!

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  5. NancyNovember 9, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Suzanne, your card is adorable I love your way of turning the patterned paper on different angles gives a completely different view and draws your eye immediately to the ornaments. Love the red gel pen too, nice touch!

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  6. UnknownNovember 9, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I love how simple the background is so that your ornaments really pop!

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  7. TeresaNovember 10, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Great job. I do like how you turned your paper, it does make it more interesting.

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  8. Mary JoNovember 10, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Beautiful card! The solid papers frame the striped ornaments perfectly. Love the stripes at different angles-it is so eye catching! Nicely done.

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  9. AllyNovember 10, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I love this card, Suzanne. The ornaments with the striped paper are delightful, and the applique stitching is wonderful. You did such a nice job on it! ;-)

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  10. ChunyuanNovember 11, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    gorgeous card. love what you did with the vintage ornaments and patterned paper you used.

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  11. ColleenNovember 12, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    you are right, TWO great minds think alike!! I love your take on this technique and the papers you used...perfect!

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  12. Helen F.November 13, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Wonderful vintage look to your card, Suzanne. Turning the stripped papers really adds interest too.

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