My Newest Obsession...

[TinkerBean]

Where do you get good images to use? I'd like to try it but I can't seem to find an image that isn't either way too detailed or too big. I don't have a scanner.

I have just been googling "stitch coloring pages". I then size them, either on the computer or using the copier. Once I have the image the size I want, I go over all of the black line with a extra fine black sharpie marker to thicken the lines considerably.

I have 4 of the same image per page and then just followed the instruction on the scrapbooking thread here http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1717981

It really is addictive. I cut out 16 stitchs yesterday

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I love these.

I wish I could do it!

I can't figure out how not to waste paper.

Susie, sometimes if I only need a small piece for a color I will print the image on a plain white sheet of printer paper and then use double sided tape to stick the colored cardstock to the printer paper over the part of the image I want copied, put it back in the machine and print it again.
I found that if I photo copy the image the black isn't bold enough.

 

[notes4theheart]

Susie, sometimes if I only need a small piece for a color I will print the image on a plain white sheet of printer paper and then use double sided tape to stick the colored cardstock to the printer paper over the part of the image I want copied, put it back in the machine and print it again.
I found that if I photo copy the image the black isn't bold enough.

Buffy...that is brilliant. I need to try that when I get home!!

 

[123SA]

Can you post a link of one image that works for a paper piecing? If I see one that works, I am hoping I'll be able to find more on my own.

Thanks!

 

[MazdaUK]

You're a clever old stick!

 

[TinkerBean]

I posted more in the pass it forward swap thread...

 

[TinkerBean]

Can you post a link of one image that works for a paper piecing? If I see one that works, I am hoping I'll be able to find more on my own.

Thanks!

Here is the one I used for sitting stitch... Hope it helps. Just look for very simple, clear cut lines. The simplier the better.
http://www.educationalcoloringpages.com/free_coloring/lilostitch/1.gif

 

[StitchIsOurHero]

All of them are ADORABLE!!!

 

[sanapp]

I am so happy that you posted this. I never understood what paper piercing was until this was posted. I went right home last night and started making some for the MK swap. This was soooooooooo much fun. Of course my husband thinks I am a little crazy, but that is okay I think he is sometimes too!! ha ha ha I hope that mine come out okay in comparison to others. With my first attempt at this I am a little nervous, but I think they came out really good!!!!!!!! This is what I will be spending my Saturday doing since my husband will be going snowmobiling!!

 

[notes4theheart]

I am so happy that you posted this. I never understood what paper piercing was until this was posted. I went right home last night and started making some for the MK swap. This was soooooooooo much fun. Of course my husband thinks I am a little crazy, but that is okay I think he is sometimes too!! ha ha ha I hope that mine come out okay in comparison to others. With my first attempt at this I am a little nervous, but I think they came out really good!!!!!!!! This is what I will be spending my Saturday doing since my husband will be going snowmobiling!!

Yay We INSPIRED someone!!! Welcome to the crazy side My DH just thinks I've completely lost my mind, but I'm happy so let him think that.

 

[notes4theheart]

Pirate Mickey...3 left

Emile...4 left

 

[KatDisney]

oih I have told you that paper piecing are my guilty pleasure right? lol Those are so cute your just like a human cricut now!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

And when does your oh-so-lovely Swap Goddess expect these goodies in the mail???

 

[notes4theheart]

oih I have told you that paper piecing are my guilty pleasure right? lol Those are so cute your just like a human cricut now!

Yes, you have!! My guilty pleasure is making these!!! They are my own personal stress relievers

 

[SusieStone]

I love that Pirate Mickey and Emile.

They are wonderful!!

 

[StitchIsOurHero]

Pirate Mickey & Emile are fabulous!! Great job!!

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

I really want a pirate mickey.

What can I offer you in trade?

 

[sanapp]

Yes, you have!! My guilty pleasure is making these!!! They are my own personal stress relievers

You know that is exactly what I told my husband!! Considering it is really just the cost of the paper which I have a boat load of my husband should be happy I am paper piercing rather than shopping or something else like that to destress!! ha ha

I have already made 4 more stitch paper piercings!! Only 6 more to do and I will be done with that swap group (I am making 2 different ones for each person).

 

[MazdaUK]

TBean abd n4TH - packages went postal yesterday so start looking about the end of next week onwards

 

[123SA]

I did it!! Farmer Mickey....

Now -- did I cheat? I printed the clip art image several times, cut out various parts and assembled it using fun foam sheets which I applied adhesive to -- like a pop dot but thinner than the ones I had. I also used the glaze pens on the pupils -- the flash bounced off it a bit. Is it acceptable? I want to use it for the Garden Grill.


Wow, it really looks washed out in that first photo. I think you can see in the second photo that it has more color.