I started by punching out a bunch of patterned paper squares.
Next I made a grid with a ruler that I lined up all the squares on.
I toned it down with a light layer of white paint.
Then I added some scraps of fabric.
I added a spray of stars made with a stencil. All that was left was to draw my girl and then fussy-cut her out and glue her to the background. I also stamped and cut out the cute little bird for her hair. For the sentiment, I combined words from two different Dylusions stamp sets. I embellished my girl's dress with the "joyful" sentiment from Bo Bunny and some Ruler Ribbon from Tim Holtz.
Here are the supplies I used on my project that you can find at Simon Says Stamp:

your red haired girl is so delightful and I love your tiled background Andrea!
ReplyDeleteFabulous panel Andrea :-) I love your redhead! she is so cute!! the background and is gorgeous, too, love the combination of papers and fabric, the whole design is brilliant :-)
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Lols x x x
Wow.. I love your gorgeous project, Andrea. This is such a brilliant idea to create the background pattern. The redhead girl is fabulous. :)
ReplyDeleteI just love how you use patterned paper, Andrea. You are the master at it and a master at those beautiful bright and cheerful colors.
ReplyDeleteCathie ♥
I love your whitewashed patchwork grid, and the sketched girl is just adorable - lovely!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
You redhead is beautiful! Love how you created that pretty little background too! Love the; Be Bold, Be You! Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteUm, this is straight up A-mazing! I love that you sketched her AND gave her red hair! She seriously should be a stamp.
ReplyDeleteso adorable...love, love the dp's you used with that sweet image!
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Karen
You make the best things! Love how you made the grid and whitewashed it into that fabulous background. LOVE your girl, she is amazing, and red hair and a bird on top!! I think this is my new favorite!! hugs, Maura
ReplyDeleteLoving the patchwork look to your background, Andrea! Very cool!
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Steph
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I LOVE this project Andrea and your sketching...wow! This needs to be turned into a stamp, it's stunning! Wonderful work as always and an absolute feast for the eyes! :)
ReplyDeleteYour drawing is fantastic Andrea. I love her. And the background is stunning too, with all the patterns and colours.
ReplyDeleteyour paper scraps background is gorgeous Andrea and what a clever cookie you are...your sketchy redhead is adorable...hugs kath xxx
ReplyDeleteAndrea you amaze me every week! Your drawing is fantastic! Especially I love how you created background and how you use white paint to lighten your project! Barbara
ReplyDeleteWow, Andrea, that patchwork background is fabulous ... and your hand drawn red haired girl is brilliant ... love the touch of fabric next to her! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteWow, how creative you are!!! Love your patchwork background - great idea for using up all those scraps too! But your sketch of the little redhead girl is brilliant!! She has sparkle in her eyes!!! Love it! Hugs
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet patchwork! Love the image and the coloring which is so fresh and colorful as always. Hugs, Marzena
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