Moving Forward for Paper Players #109

Hello there stampers! It's Sunday and that means it's time for another fun challenge over at the Paper Players. This week, I am super excited to be the challenge hostess. I decided to add a fun twist to our Clean and Simple (CAS) challenge, by adding paper piecing to the mix. Now, I'm not the world's best fussy-cutter, but I really do love what paper piecing can add to a design, by dressing up a stamped image. I sure hope you will join us and have some fun creating with this technique! :) 

When it came to deciding on an image to paper piece, I looked no further then the Moving Forward stamp set. This is such a fun stamp set for a couple of reasons. First of all, the images are really cute and perfect for a lot of occasions. Also, when you buy this stamp set through Stampin' Up, YOU help make a difference, as proceeds from the stamp set are donated to support Ronald McDonald House Charities. For more information, click HERE. 

Here is a close up of my little sailboat. I paper pieced all of the elements and that little flag was actually heat embossed with clear embossing for added detail. The sail is popped up with dimensionals for some fun, along with that row of sparkly bling. Today was just a "blingy" day...awww, who am I kidding? ANY day is a good day for bling, in my book. :) 

The striped patterned paper and red checked paper (on the little boat) are from the Storytime DSP which I received for FREE at Convention. It was a little treat for first time Convention attendees at a special lunch. So much fun! All of the rest of the supplies are listed at the end of the post. 

Even though my card is Clean and Simple, there is a LOT of dimension to it, thanks to popping up the layers with Stampin' Dimensionals.  I can't wait to get this one in the mail to a dear friend. 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Please be sure to stop by the Paper Players challenge to play along with us this week. The challenge closes on Friday, August 24th at noon (PDT). Also, please stop by and say hello to the lovely members of the Paper Players Design Team. They really created some fun paper pieced designs this week for inspiration! :)

The Paper Players Design Team

Ann Schach

Anne Marie Hile (you are here)

Amy White

Dawn Easton

Helen Heil

Jaydee

Jen Arkfield

LeAnne Pugliese

Lesley Croghan

Nance Leedy

On a personal note: I have had a few folks asking for an update on my foot surgery. The good news is that the bandages are off and the (itchy) stitches came out of both feet on Friday. The feet themselves still have a slight resemblance to Frankenstein, but are healing up more every day. Sorry, no pictures in this post. Maybe if I made a Halloween card, they would fit in. Ha! I just have to be very diligent about making sure I don't stay up on them for extended periods of time, as the swelling can become a big problem if I'm not careful. So I'm officially 1/4 of the way through recovery. Baby steps....

Have a very HAPPY day! :) 

Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Moving Forward
Paper: Storytime DSP, Subtles DSP paper pad, Riding Hood Red, Pool Party and Whisper White card stock
Ink: Basic Black and Riding Hood Red Classic ink pad
Punches: Word Window punch
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Basic Rhinestones, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, So Saffron 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon and LOTS of Stampin' Dimensionals
non-SU! Accessories: circle and scallop circle die cut