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Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Digital Two for Tuesday 147


Today our talented guest designer is Sherry Hickey.  Sherry's technique is paper piecing.   She has showcased this technique in two delightful cards.  I love how she has used papers to add color to the images.






Sherry's Bio in her own words:
"I was born in Washington, DC, and I have lived in nearby Arlington, Virginia, for many years. I have been drawing and painting all my life. I spent my career as a federal employee working for the U.S. Congress. When I retired I completed my bachelor's degree in visual arts. I wrote and illustrated a children's book (www.sherryhickey.blogspot.com) which was published by a small company in Milwaukee. It's the story of a lady who makes cards for people, which grew from my love of sending cards, thank you notes, and all the years I wrote letters on Capitol Hill. I know how much a personal letter means to people! As I was looking for audiences that might like my book, I discovered the world of papercrafting and Operation Write Home, the organization that sends handcrafted cards to our troops for them to write home on. That was 2010 and I have made cards for OWH ever since. The beauty and variety of papers and tools available to crafters never ceases to amaze and delight! When I learned about paper piecing, I loved it; I think it goes back to my childhood love of paper dolls! I love experimenting with different patterned paper. All the new mini DP pads are great for paper piecing with their reduced-size patterns. I love vintage and retro styles.  It was a lucky day when I found Digital Two for Tuesday, a fantastic source for beautiful images! "

Be sure to check out Sherry's blog to see more of here beautiful work at www.bitsofcheer.blogspot.com

This image is from a 1917 children's book of Mother Goose Rhymes

and this one is from a textbook from the 20's

15 comments:

  1. Beautiful cards Sherry - you have really made the images 'sing''.
    Thanks for the sweet images Cora.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  2. Wonderful images. BEAUTIFUL cards - really great paper piecing. I also very much enjoyed reading about Sherry - what an interesting life.

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  3. Sherry did a super job with these adorable images.

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  4. Beautiful cards, Sherry! Love the paper piecing.

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  5. These are GREAT!! Thank you for the images, too!

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  6. Sherry you're a "master" at paper piecing and it was seeing your card creations that convinced me to give the technique a try myself. These cards are both beautiful and such a great representation of your wonderful vintage style.

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  7. Beautiful cards! Love your paper piecing.

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  8. Sherry, these are just adorable! I haven't tried paper piecing yet, I may need to. Your vintage style is so wonderful.I don't know anyone that does vintage as good as you. What a great team, you and Digital Two for Tuesday!

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  9. Beautiful thanks so much. Lynne from OZ

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  10. These are beautiful cards. i love both of them. Great job Sherry!
    Love these cute images. Thank you Cora. Edwina Brown

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  11. These are so cute, I love them, thank you bunches hugs, Cathy K

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  12. Oh Sherry... these are adorable cards. The paper piecing is a neat idea. I have never tried it with digital images... thanks for the inspiration. Pam

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  13. Beautiful cards.... I especially like the one of the little girl wearing the polka dot dress.. So sweet! Thanks for sharing...

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  14. Precious samples! Thanks for the digis.

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