On With the Challenge - DIY Dottie!

Ok, I admit it! I wasn't sure what to do with DIY Dottie and I wasn't sure I would enjoy playing with her, but you know what........I REALLY DID!!! Just goes to prove the point that ALL the images are so versatile. Dottie's clothes are paper pieced and the colouring was done with Prismacolours. I absolutely adore the new Prima embossed flowers - have a look in the Charmed shop for these!
I have already decided my next challenge is to use Chick Dottie from the 'Dress Up Dottie' collection. I think those Prima's may well appear again too.
I am so pleased so many of you are taking up this challenge too and it has been wonderful to see all your cards so far.......please keep them coming and get those images used up so we can pester Louise for more!!!
Have a great evening and TFL,
Juliet xxx

Simple Paper Piecing Tutorial

Good evening everybody.

A few of you have asked me how I do my paper piecing on my cards so I've decided to show you just how easy it actually is to start off paper piecing.

First of all print your image, first onto your white paper and then onto any other papers you want to include - I'm just using one patterned paper for this example.

Tip - you don't have to waste paper by printing onto A4. Change the paper size in the programme you're using (I use MS Word) according to how big you need it.

Now cut out the part you want to be patterned.

Colour in and (if desired) cut out your base image.

Tip - use scalloping scissors to cut around dottie's hair.

Finally stick the paper piece onto your base and it's ready for the finishing touches.

I'll keep you in suspence and show you the finished card tomorrow when we launch our first challenge.