I joined a swap on the PaperCrafts website for Bargello cards. I took a class on the Bargello technique a long time ago at Angela's Happy Stamper. It took me awhile to remember how to do it so I could make these cards. The definition of Bargello is a needlework stitch that produces a zigzag pattern. I first cut 1/2 inch strips of paper and used a glue stick to glue them horizontally on a piece of paper. All the strips should be butted up next to each other and line up on one edge. Then I cut the paper vertically so I would have new 1/2 inch strips that look similar to a quilt (all different colors on one strip). Then I glued those strips to a new piece of paper and made a pattern from them. Are you confused yet? I will try to post a tutorial on this soon to make it a little easier to understand. The purple card was made using Washi papers and the green card was made using cardstock and a sheet of SU paper.
I took this picture while I was working on this post this morning. This rarely happens... as they say, let sleeping dogs lie!
7 comments:
Love these cards! Gotta try them once I figure them out. That picture is priceless. They are adorable. Happy crafting! - Marlene
wow, those cards are really neat! :)
Very interesting cards! Looks great...and how cute are the puppies sleeping all together?
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Wow Heidi, those cards are great! You sleeping pups are too cute! Katie
These cards are absolutely gorgeous. I think they might be a little too much work for me. LOL But they are fantastic. I love the picture of your puppies...I am so glad they are getting along. Jennie
Those cards are WONDERFUL! The pic of the sleeping dogs is precious.
WOW Heidi ~ these cards are GORGEOUS! What an interesting technique...I want to try it :)
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