Saturday, August 25, 2012

OWH Pizzazz Blog Skip

Welcome everyone to the OWH Pizzazz Blog Skip!  This is the first stop after leaving OWH Stars and Stamps.  I really had fun putting together some samples for today.

I focused on paper piercing (with a dab of dry embossing tossed in).  Paper piercing is simply putting holes in paper to add a decorative or design element.  I use the Tim Holtz retractable paper piercer.  You do not need a specialized tool for this pizzazz element.  You can use a regular sewing needle and pick the size that fits your project!

There are also plastic templates that can be used for specific patterns.




This card was mad using Stampin' Up templates that are made to go with punches and dies.  The small sentiment has an oval shaped pierced around it.  I used this instead of inking the edges of the oval to make it stand out.  The scallops along the bottom and the edge of the Thanks sentiment are cut with Stampin' Up dies and pierced using a SU template as well.


On this card, I used a simple circle to frame the softly stamped flower.  I also used dry embossing on the background for added interest.

If you don't have templates, you can use a simple ruler for straight lines or small round items for circles!


In this card, I used a ruler to make corner holes instead of using a corner rounder for interest. (I'm sorry that the photo doesn't show the pattern on the darker cardstock very well.)

I am not a very brave soul, but I am sure that some of you out there could come up with some pretty awesome free-hand patterns for your cards!

Thanks for stopping by!  Enjoy the skip by heading to Velda's blog for the next round of fun!

Sheila
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  1. Shiles728August 25, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Sheila, I love the tip you give on using a ruler or a shape to pierce. I will give that a try for sure!

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  2. Paula S.August 25, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Nice work Sheila. I really like the tone-on- tone stamping you did in th second card... It has never once occurred to me to try that. Piercing and the embossing folders are among my favorite ways to add a little something extra to cards.

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  3. Jen MAugust 25, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Nice cards, Sheila. I have always been a freehand piercer, but using a ruler is a great idea! I like the color palette in your last card, very striking.

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  4. Penny L.August 25, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    I love dry embossing! and heat embossing, too! But you've given me a new idea: the piercing you did around the portion of the flower...kind of "spotlights" that---I'm eager to try something out like that!

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  5. UnknownAugust 25, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    I haven't tried paper piercing yet, and I really like the piercing around the flower. I am looking forward to giving it a try! http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/

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  6. Carol JAugust 25, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    I think the piercing on the scallops adds the pizzazz.

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  7. rscholzAugust 25, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Thanks, Sheila for sharing. I like the different ways you pierced your cards. I never think to do that to my cards. It does add a little something to the cards.

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  8. Verna AngerhoferAugust 25, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Your cards are great and most of the things you showed I already do, but I will admit I have not tried paper piercing. That might be something I can do to give my cards a more pizzazz look. Thanks!

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  9. UnknownAugust 25, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Thanks for the tip using stuff around the house for templates. I've tried piercing before and it didn't turn out well... probably because I was doing it freehand! Your cards are great. I really like the second one and how you spotlit the flower. TFS!

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  10. NancyAugust 25, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    WOW, I've done piercing but never around an element like you did with the second card around the flower. That really made it stand out. Thanks for sharing

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  11. Joan KAugust 25, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    I tend to neglect piercing as an option to step up my cards - thanks for reminding me how this simple {and no cost} step can add pizzazz!

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  12. AnnAugust 25, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Great cards! I especially like the circle around the flower, great idea!

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  13. MistyAugust 25, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Great cards! I really like the effect around the flower.
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
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    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  14. Kathy SAugust 25, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    Oooh, I like the idea of using a circle around a flower like card number one. That's and excellent way to spotlight an image without added a lot of bulk. Thanks.

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  15. Cheryl L.August 25, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    I think the circle around the flower and the pierced scallops...very pretty.

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  16. VeldaAugust 25, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    I really like the piercing. I'll have to try it again. I've heard that you can use plastic canvas to space the holes. Wonder if I have any of that around the house.

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  17. Sue DAugust 25, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Great examples of paper piercing. I forget to do this and it has such a nice effect.

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  18. UnknownAugust 25, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    I really love the combination of colored paper in the last card. The dark purple, white and green really make the patterned paper pop! Great job!

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  19. Sybrina KAugust 25, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Hi Sheila,

    Thanks for some great tips. I really liked the layering you did with the scalloped, pierced edges in the first card.

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  20. UnknownAugust 25, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Wow I did not realize how much those little holes change the look. Much more fancy. Thanks

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  21. greggersAugust 25, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Thanks Sheila for the piercing tips! I like the piercing around your stamped objects and sentiments to make them stand out! I'll being giving it a try soon.

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  22. byAnnetteAugust 25, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Great start to the Skip!
    I especially like all the scallops in the first card.
    The piercing fits in so well with that shape.

    I like the circle around the flower in the second card because it is unique and highlights the flower.

    I am fan of embossing too!

    I think the flower paper in the third card really adds Pizzazz!

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  23. Susan SAugust 25, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    nice job on using layers on these cards. really cute

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  24. Paper Therapy PonderingsAugust 25, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    love how you did the circle around the stamped flower - really sets it off - thanks for helping with the skip - I must do some piercing

    Barb Housner

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  25. DoloresAugust 25, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Thanks for sharing your great ideas here. The color choices for the third card really work well...will have to try it too.

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  26. DoloresAugust 25, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Thanks for sharing your great ideas here. The color choices for the third card really work well...will have to try it too.

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  27. Susan CAugust 25, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Shelia,
    I really like your color combinations and the piercing on the scallops. Thanks for the ideas.

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  28. One Scrappy GalAugust 25, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    I really was pazzazzed by your first card - love the scallops. I may have to scraplift that idea. The others were great too. I'll have to try some paper piercing!

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  29. Sherry ButcherAugust 25, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    I like the scallops and must scrap some of this too.
    TFS

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  30. sherry vargaAugust 25, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    I like your shaped buttons and your scallops are so cute. What a great addition to your card. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. Donna NuceAugust 25, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    I like your first card with the pierced scallops that are layered. So much texture really makes a card look 'rich'.

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  32. pennydAugust 25, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    I always find it difficult to get my piercing to look good - you have given me some tips. The piercing around the single flower "makes" the card - what a great idea!

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  33. pennydAugust 25, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    I always find it difficult to get my piercing to look good - you have given me some tips. The piercing around the single flower "makes" the card - what a great idea!

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  34. Cindy's Card CoAugust 25, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Your piercing is wonderful. I never take the time to do it but it sure adds a lot. Nice job.

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  35. CoraAugust 25, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    All cards with Pizazz. The circle highlighting the flower is brilliant. Like some of the others, I have tried piercing and it didn't look well.

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  36. Desert Rose StamperAugust 25, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Thanks for the great ideas and tips. Great cards too.

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  37. DebraAugust 25, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Like the way you pierced around the flower, great way to emphasize part of a stamped image. Thanks for all the tips you offered.

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  38. LindaAugust 25, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    Great groups of cards...really love the pierced circle arounf the stamp...really great idea! TFS!!!

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  39. UnknownAugust 25, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    I forget about piercing and I even have that Stampin Up template. Thanks for showing how nice this looks.

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  40. Marilyn's Cricut CraftsAugust 25, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    I love the way the flower looks with the piercing around it!

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  41. UnknownAugust 25, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Those scallops on the first card, along with all the paper piercing on each card are incredible. You did a great job. I definitely need a template to get mine even, but may try to just do some random ones.

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  42. lindagradyAugust 25, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    The paper piercing adds a nice border to your cards. Another great tool to use is Tim's ruler which has evenly spaced wholes to do piercing.

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  43. Heather CAugust 25, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    Great cards! I just love how you pierced a circle around the flower to make it stand out!

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  44. Nancy KellerAugust 26, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    Love your cards! That circle pierced around the flower stamp is a really nice touch! Thanks for sharing your great ideas!!!

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  45. SarahAugust 26, 2012 at 3:33 AM

    Gorgeous card-- I adore the first one and the piercing looks great! The scallops look great!

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  46. ~ KathyAugust 26, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    Thank you for sharing your tips. I love how you spotlighted the flower in the second card piercing the circle around it!

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  47. Beth L.August 26, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    I really like how your paper piercing added to your cards. I've never tried it before and will add it to cards now.

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  48. LisaAugust 26, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    I am new to OWH and this is my first blogskip - I have never tried paper piercing before, but I really like the effect - especially on the second card with the cirlce around the flower, beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

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  49. RufusAugust 26, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    Like the way you pierced the circle around the flower! Also like the tone on tone stamping of that flower. Thanks for supporting OWH and all our Heroes!
    R/

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  50. Dawn C.August 27, 2012 at 3:39 AM

    Your cards are beautiful! I think the piercing is very eye catching and adds a whole new dimension! I also have the Tim Holtz retractable paper piercer and I love it!

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  51. Ruby CraftAugust 27, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    Your paper piercing really does add pizzazz to your cards. Tim Holtz also has a ruler with piercing holes along one edge that can be used to keep piercing even. I especially love the piercing you used with the scallop edge and the little flower buttons really compliment your over all design.

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  52. JulieAugust 27, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Love the look of paper piercing! I have done it freehand before by drawing very lightly with a pencil and following my line, then erasing the pencil.

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  53. mtscrapgalAugust 27, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Thanks for sharing different ways to add paper piercing to cards. All of them added pizzazz. Good idea about using everyday things for shape templates. Thanks.

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  54. Marlene DiefendorfAugust 29, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    Thanks for the new tips on paper piercing. I really like the pierced circle around the flower. What a great way to highlight a specific part of the card. I'll be trying this for sure!

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  55. Nancy MAugust 31, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    I like your varied ideas for piercing and the way you use colors and design! TFS!

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