Easy Paper Pieced Cards | Altenew Zero Waste Ornamental Winter Pattern

Hello! I’m passing by to share easy paper pieced cards ideas using the  Zero-Waste Ornamental Winter Die , the Elegant Bows Embossing Folder, and Sleigh Ride Greetings.

Video

https://youtu.be/4nyItnXTfq8

If you love detail, texture, and using every single die-cut piece with no waste, this project is for you! 

Card Recipe

• Zero-Waste: Ornamental Winter Pattern Die
  Available at [ Altenew ] and [ SimonSaysStamp ]
• Elegant Bows
  Avialbel at [ Altenew ] and [ SimonSaysStamp ]
• Sleigh Ride Greetings
  Available at [ Altenew] and [ SimonSaysStamp ]

Crafty Necessities Cardstock used:

• Parrot
• Volcano Lake
• Lagoon
• Bamboo
• Pumpkin Pie
• Evergreen
• Vineyard Berry
• For the embossed bow, I used Champagne Gold Mirror Cardstock.

Step-by-Step Instructions

It’s much easier to do than it is to explain!

1. Die-Cut the Colored Panels
   Start by cutting C6-sized panels (5½” x 4¼”) from Volcano Lake and Lagoon cardstock.
   Position the intricate inlay die from the Zero-Waste Ornamental Winter Die Set towards the lower center of each panel—this leaves space at the top to add the decorative bow later. Die-cut and set aside the small negative pieces (you’ll use these for paper-piecing).
2. Create the White Frame Panel
   Using the circle outline die from the same set, die-cut a circle from a C6-sized white cardstock panel. Try to align the placement so it matches the inlay die position on the colored panels.
3. Assemble the Base Layers
   Adhere the white die-cut panel over the colored panel, aligning the openings so the negative space frames the inlaid pattern perfectly. Trim any overhang if needed.
4. Add a Backing Layer
   Attach a full C6 piece of Pumpkin Pie cardstock to the back of your panel. This adds a warm contrast behind the intricate design. Again, trim any excess if needed.
5. Prepare for Card Assembly
   These finished decorative panels should be slightly smaller than your card base (also 5½” x 4¼”) to allow for a clean edge when mounted.
6. Glue the negative die-cuts in the negative spaces of the ornament.
7. Emboss a piece of gold mirror cardstock using the Elegant Bows Embossing folder and die-cut with the coordinating die.
8. Use a dimensional foam adhesive to affix the bow at the top of the ornament.
9. Optional – Add a metallic threat to give the illusion that the ornament is hanging off the page.
   
   

When it comes to colour, the sky’s the limit!

You can go bold with a multicoloured composition like the card above or, for a more subtle look, try a low-contrast paper-pieced design using just a few similar or closely related cardstock colours ( like I did for the card below)

This approach makes the most of the backing layer, especially in tiny negative spaces where paper-piecing can be tricky. Either way, the result is beautifully textured and full of depth.

Remember, this is just one idea, you can also use the inlaid die-cut pattern as a background for a festive composition or repurpose the ornaments to create unique tags.

That’s all for today.
thanks for stopping by.
X Bibi

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