Feb 06 2008
Take a Deep Breath!
How many times have I said that to my kids? Many! And now they’re saying it to me. Ha! At least I know they hear some of what I say! I knew I had to use this sentiment from the new set, Serenity Now, by My Favorite Things.
As usual, I paper-pieced the girl. Now, I have a friend (I’m not mentioning any names…she knows who she is 
) who thinks it’s kind of freaky how I cut up all these little arms and legs and put them back together. It never really bothered me until I was working with this image. I cut the arms and chest as one piece and I will admit, it DID look rather bizarre with the arms stretched out, no body. But it was all good once her parts were in their proper places.
After piecing everything together, I added some shading with a light gray marker. Also, the arms are not attached to the paper to add a bit more interest to the card.
Don’t forget about the MFT New Release Cocktail Party at SCS tonight from 9-11 est. The new sets will be released at 10:30. Pop on over for some “twisted” fun and find out how you can be the next MFT Guest Designer.
Thanks for stopping by!!! Have a great day! 
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink white Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Pheobe Paper Pad Stamps: My Favorite Things “Serenity Now” Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black Accessories: Copic markers, ribbon, Queen & Company white sprinkle brads, white gel pen. Card size 4 ¼” x 4 ¼”.
This is great!!! Love the colors, and your paper piecing is fabulous as usual!
This is darling! Cool new set and as always…love your paper piecing! Love that added shading too!
Great card, love the paper piecing and your shading is awesome.
This is a beautiful card! I love the way you created the background by cutting out the girl. I think you just convinced me to buy this.
I love this! The PP is perfect for this image.
Looks FANTASTIC!
This is beautiful! I love the colors you chose and I am so loving this set. I can’t wait for the MFT release party tonight…and Twisted Sentiments too!
Oh your shading on this is perfect, M! LOVE it!!
I love the designer paper you used for your image! Fabulous paper piecing and shading too! (I think I need this set).