Hi there! It rained pretty much all day Sunday here in Phoenix so we spent the day at home just relaxing. Well, I spent some time working on a few crafty projects :) It seems as though a lot of my readers liked the Patchwork Star card and were interested in how I made it so I made a few other patchwork cards and put together a tutorial to share :)
First up, is an Easter card featuring a Patchwork Egg:
This patchwork egg is showcased on beautiful Pink Paislee Parisian Anthology Collection patterned paper. For sketch inspiration, I played along with the Cleans & Simple #128 sketch challenge:
and for color inspiration, I referred to this week's CR84FN16 pastel palette:
Can you see the shimmer from the glitter on the egg?
Next up is another New Baby card: this one a bit more girly: (Click HERE if you would like to see the "boy" version)
I referred to this week's Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #35 for sketch inspiration:
Here's the Patchwork Tutorial:
Step 1: Stamp various sizes and patterned Easter Eggs from Nestie Eggs stamp set.
Step 2: Use a S4-126 Classic Squares LG die template to cut/emboss squares:
Step 3: Position and adhere squares in desired pattern using a piece of grid/graphic/lined paper for guidance.
Step 4: Position and secure die template in place using a few pieces of tape on outer edges then cut/emboss using die cut machine.
Hope you give it a try! Would love to see what you create :) Thanks so much for looking! Be Sweet :)
Supplies Used:
Easter Greetings Card:
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Nestie Eggs
Die Templates and Machine: Spellbinders™ Nestabilities® S4-190 Labels Four, S4-290 Labels Fourteen, GC-001 Grand Calibur
Patterned Paper: Pink Paislee Parisian Anthology Collection
New Baby Card:
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Say it with Style, Nestie Eggs
Die Templates and Machine: Spellbinders™ Nestabilities® S4-092 Stars Five, GC-001 Grand Calibur, S4-126 Classic Squares LG
Patterned Paper: Melissa Frances
66 Sweet Comments So Far:
beautiful cards, mona! love your patchwork technique. beautiful shimmer on the egg :)! thanks for sharing and hope you have a wonderful week! *hugs* steph :)
love your patchwork cards...sooo pretty!!!
wow!!! love both cards!!! very pretty and the colors are so soft~
Love the patchwork! Beautiful!! Thanks for the tutorial!
Kimberly
You are rockin' the patchwork girl!!! These look A-MAZING!!! I'm going to have to give this a try! Love the glitter over that first egg. Just fantastic!!! Thanks for sharing the awesome tutorial Mona!!!!
This is gorgeous, Mona! Love the technique and the colors on both cards.
Really pretty and the technique is fab!
Fabulous technique Mona! I do love the patchwork look. I will definitely give it a try. Thanks for reminding me about all my poor embossing folders that are tucked away in a box. I will be getting them back out now. :)
Hugs~
Beautiful cards! Love that patchwork technique! Thanks so much for the enlightening tutorial!
Wauw what a great tutorial you are showing us. I already wondered how you make the card but scrolling down I found immediately your answer. Great patchwork idea thanks so much. Love the cards they are so wonderful of colour combination. I will try to make my own today! Thanks again.
Hugs Ageeth x
Beautiful patchwork technique! Thanks so much for the tutorial!
Gorgeous cards, Mona! Both are so special, I love the baby girl card to go with the earlier boy card! Thanks for showing us your "secrets"!
Gorgeous cards, and thank you for tutorial!!!
Two magnificent cards, Mona! I love all the beautiful paper and dies used! And thanks so much for this very detailed tutorial! I must give this a try!
I do love how you did these cards.. Your patchwork is beautiful. I would love to see some of your quilts.. You did say that you used to make quilts? Alot of inspiration here..
Hugs, Linda
Another gorgeous card ... love the glitter! and the colours are so like the inspiration picture ...
Love your gorgeous quilted cards especially with the added glitter. Thank you for tutorial, I will be giving this a go.
Deb x
Stunning cards Mona - super inspiration! I love your patchwork tutorial - thanks for sharing
Great idea i great patchwork effect :)I love Your cards as always:)
I love your little patchwork creations...thanks for the tut....the glittered finish is so sweet too.
I love your patchword egg Mona! What a lovely card!
I love the patchwork technique, Mona! The results are gorgeous! I will definitely give this a try! Thanks for showing us how!
Wowwww super beautiful cards Mona!!!
Wonderful work!
♥ Inger
SOFT, SWEET and ADORABLE Mona!!!
Beautiful cards, Mona! You are so nice to share this wonderful tutorial with us! Thanks so much!
Gorgeous cards, Mona! The glittery egg is fab. Thanks so much for sharing your tutorial.
Mona, I love this patchwork tutorial! The results are so incredible! I can't wait to try this on my own! I think your cards are just breathtaking! Thanks so much!
Great egg shape, beautiful!
GORGEOUS and oh so clever actually (talented)
Adorable patchwork design. The shimmer is awesome too. Love glimmer & shine. And thanks for the patchwork tutorial. :)
Mona, I love these glittery patchwork eggs; what a creative idea! Thanks for providing this very instructive tutorial! I think, even I could make this work!!!!!
So beautiful!!! Thanks for the tutorial! Now I know how you did it! Thanks!
These are wonderful Mona.. Thank you for the tutorial I will have try this out!!
Beautiful card!love your tutorial :) keep them coming!
Mona, these cards are so incredibly gorgeous! I love the beautiful patchwork on the eggs and the star! I think this is so creative and thank you so much for show us how you work your magic!
I really MUST HAVE these SB star dies...This is such a brilliant idea and thanks for the tutorial.
And your cards; I have been staring at them for at least 10 minutes and just then I realised I also had to write a comment:)
I think I say it all when I tell you that I LOVE this...:)
Toooo cool for words Mona! Love your tutorial on the paper piecing! Two absolutely beautiful cards GF! Hugs ~S~
Such gorgeous cards, one & ALL, Mona, and I really appreciate the patchwork tut -- hope to use that one day -- totally not difficult and such a fabulous idea!!!
Mona, your cards are just so soft and sweet! Gorgeous baby girl card and I love the beautiful glittered eggs along with the amazing patchwork! Thank you for sharing this tutorial!
The patchwork idea is such a good one - cant wait to try it out - both cards look stunning but my fave is the sugary looking egg, thankyou for the inspiration xxx
Fabulous and a wonderful patchwork design with the die cuts! Lovely cards, Mona! Beautifully detailed, too!
I love this patchwork technique! Your two cards are so beautiful Mona! You are so sweet to share this wonderful technique; thanks!
like your patchwork style..and love the soft color!! The patch pieces are cut so perfectly to match one another! Lovely!!
Love your amazing cards!!!! The patchwork is so gorgeous and I love that glimmer on the eggs! Such a nice touch and thanks for your wonderful tutorial!
Mona, I really love this patchwork; thanks for sharing your creative secrets! Your cards are stunning as usual!
Aloha,
Renee
Mona, these are beautiful cards! I really love this patchwork technique! I sort of thought it was much harder to do but your tutorial makes it look easy! I will definitely give this a go! Thank you so much!
Wonderful cards again. Love your work!
Fabulous cards, Mona! Love it all especially that glimmer on the Easter eggs and the patchwork design! All your BG papers are so lovely and I love the embossing too! Thanks for sharing that tutorial too!
I adore this patchwork technique, Mona! It is so beautiful and your results are gorgeous! I will definitely give this one a try! Thank you so much for showing show you do it!
Wow, I love both cards! The patchwork technique is so pretty and I also love the sugary effect on the beautiful eggs! You are sweet to provide this wonderful tutorial! TFS!
Wow, Mona, thanks so much for detailing your beautiful quilted technique! I will definitely give this a try and let you know how it goes! You make it look easy! These cards are magnificent as usual; magazine cover quality!!!
Two fabulous cards Mona, I may give this a try, thanks for the tutorial. How did you get the glitter on the egg? xx
Fabulous card! I really love this technique! Thanks for the tut!
MONA!! I am sorry I just always seem to YELL when I pop in.. I cant help it.. I LOVE LOVE LOVE everything you create! I ADORE both cards.. so BEAUTIFUL!!! I so want to give this a try.. thanks for the tutorial!! Thinking since it is a SNOW day.. I need to HIDE for a bit in my crafty room! :)
Hope you have a GREAT day!!
Wowzers, Mona! Totally divine design (it rythmes!)!!! You are just quite the trendsetter, girlie! I absolutely love your sweet little Easter eggs in all of their sugary goodness! Neat effect with the patchwork and the glitter!!!! I also adore that gorgeous baby girl card which matches your earlier boy card! You should sell these! Thanks for sharing your ultra top secret techniques; it is deeply appreciated! You totally rock, GF!
I love how you used this week's colours again... lovely! I will keep this in mind - you did a better job with your 'quilting' than I did, and I like how yours turned out.. so I want to remember to try your way!
Mona, you are such a sweet giving person to provide us with this awesome tutorial! Thank you so much! I am so excited to give this a try! Your results are stunning!
Love your cards, Mona! You used the pretty challenge colors again!!! That patchwork technique really is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
So beautiful, Mona! What a gorgeous result with this technique!
These are both lovely, Mona! Love your fab patchwork glittered egg and beautiful star!
Mona, your cards are so fabulous! All your papers are so gorgeous and I love the embossing too. And that glimmer on the Easter eggs is so perfect! Thanks for sharing that tutorial too!
good grief, I'm stunned!! speechless. Perfection.
Gorgeous, Mona, simply gorgeous!! Thanks a bunch for that wonderful tutorial! It is so appreciated! I will be giving this a try this weekend!!!
Oh my, Mona! Those cards are so gorgeous! Like everyone else, I love that patchwork design! Thanks for the tutorial! I also love the sugary glimmer on those eggs! Great job!
Thanks for the tutorial! Your cards are stunning!!
Okay seriously I get a little light headed when I come to your blog ...... you know like that one glass too many of wine. I mean seriously you make my week day moment ....... whatever when I come here. So now I have a question. Is it the smallest of the large that you use for your squares. i never bought the squares but often think I need them and now hello I know I need them......... Easter is my favorite holiday ........ everything is fresh and new and beautiful with a sweet smell in the air of all the blooms that make you just love life.........and of course PEEPS :) It use to only be Easter and you had to wait now you can get them all the time and I do not eat them anymore .......good for my waistline too :) Seriously so beautiful Mona!!!!
Thank you so much for leaving a sweet comment!