Saturday 22 November 2014

ornaments and Piercings

Another Saturday morning and it's time for a new challenge from 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown. Today we have a technique challenge - paper piercing.

I have a couple of piercing boards, and one of them is for the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set so I went straight for that. I've used a purple, silver and white colour combo. I used Blackberry Bliss and Perfect Plum and Dazzling Silver inks.



I die cut the Christmas word and then decided to use the negative, layering purple card stock behind the mirricard. I've added a few gems and silver cord for the strings.


It's a Contempo take on a traditional technique. My husband tells me that when he was a child, growing up in The Netherlands, that paper piercing was a popular child's activity and he spent many hours at the kitchen table absorbed over intricate patterns. Not me! This is my limit! I'm not even sure if you can see the pierced edging to the ornaments. Oh well, a challenge is a challenge.

8 comments:

  1. I love the colours you've used on these gorgeous ornaments! And yes, you can just about see the paper piercing around them! Lovely card.

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  2. un style très moderne et élégant Louise, biz

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  3. I love these baubles Louise, and your colour combo too. Hugs, Gill xx

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  4. This is lovely. I can imagine being completely absorbed by piercing. The baubles are beautiful.

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  5. Very pretty card. Love your color choices! I am a new follower. :)

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  6. I can see your beautiful piercing Louise. Sometimes it can be a lot of work for sure - but thank goodness for templates to follow now :o)
    Really lovely card!

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  7. It's a lovely card Louise - fab piercing -J xx

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  8. This is a gorgeous, elegant card Louise! Love those non traditional colours. Bless your hubby - what a great Christmas activity for any age! Vicky x

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Louise xx