Spring always seems to be the time to think of new birth and so here’s a sweet new baby girl design for today.
Once again, its a mixture of old and new. Ive used the DIY Thickers to create the sentiment. They are made of white fabric covered chipboard and look lovely without any technique whatsoever.
I love creating square cards. It always makes the layout so easy to balance. By cutting them to 4.25 inches square they will fit well into the standard card making envelope.
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Die cut numbers from Pink Paislee make this card a breeze to create. I love the fun over-sized style of them and they let the age say it all.
Add a few embellishments and a sweet rub-on sentiment from Pebbles Inc. and you’re ready to attend the birthday party!
Quick Tip: Mix up all kinds of different embellishments for a fun eclectic look.
XO!
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Anyone besides myself addicted to Pinterest?
It’s such a great place for inspiration.
A few months ago I saw a bunch of great wreath ideas that were made from picture frames. I knew it had to go on my must-try list.
The next couple weeks on the Maya Road blog, the Roadies are sharing some Wreath Inspiration. I hope you’ll join us!
My wreath was created from an old picture frame. It was purchased at Michael’s years ago and since then has been a few different projects. Don’t you love when you can recycle and reuse things?
My frame/wreath is all decked out for spring in a shabby goodness style. I’m loving all those Maya Road goodies mixed together.
Today I’m sharing this project on the Maya Road blog with projects lists and how to’s. Check out the details here.
Have a fabulous weekend!
Posted in Maya Road, Papercraft projects
It’s officially spring although it certainly doesn’t look like it here in Ontario. I’m looking forward to warmer temperatures, melting snow and my favourite Spring flower popping up from the earth. I adore daffodils. So sunny and fresh looking. If I had to pick a colour to represent Spring it definitely would be yellow!
A little bit of this and that makes a fun study in lemon. Once again I’m using up my bits and pieces to make a fun card. It’s a fun way to clean the stamp room and it’s also a great way to ease back into creating.
Wishing you some sunny spring weather!
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Simple designs are among my very favourites.
Here’s a love themed card that’s a little more masculine in flavour…even if I couldn’t resist adding the beautiful bright red poppies.
This design has a few older products on it. I had fun using those bits and pieces up.
Have a simply wonderful day!
Supplies: Black cardstock by Bazzill, retired products: Prima Voila Felt Strip and Jenni Bowlin Doily Flowers
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Easter and spring are almost upon us and I’ve been drawing inspiration from them for my card making projects.
I’m really excited about my latest card. It has a sweet window frame design with some stunning Graphic 45 Secret Garden papers.
Because a picture is worth a thousand words, today I’m in the CLASSroom sharing a tutorial with lots of step outs. I hope you’ll join me!
Wishing you a lovely and creative weekend!
Art and inspiration are all around you. From the clothes you wear, to fabrics in your home, to the ceramics in your kitchen. Everything that has been manufactured has design to it. Assuming that you purchased an item because there was something you loved about it, you can probably find some inspiration in it to use in your own designs.
Today’s card design is inspired by a beautiful teacup I found at Home Sense. There was only one and one doesn’t usually buy just one teacup but it was so pretty that I just couldn’t resist. My favorite colors and it reminds me of the Bahamas. I pictured myself enjoying it’s beauty with a nice cup of tea or cappuccino after the kids get on the school bus each morning. And I was right. It IS a great way to start the day!
This design uses the Bazzill Card Shoppe Robin’s Egg cardstock again. I’ve stamped the image panel in Versamark Ink and then embossed it with white embossing powder. It gives the same effect as the glazing on the teacup. It love coloring in embossed designs as the raised edges make it so easy to stay within the lines and keep color from bleeding out. Dye based markers work best for coloring in. You want the color to bead off the embossing so that it doesn’t stain it. I used Tim Holtz Distress Markers in Broken China and Crushed Olive and then blotted the excess ink up with a tissue.
Just to add a little more to my teacup story… I did manage to find another matching cup a couple months later. I wasn’t long in snatching it up! Now I can have tea for two with a tropical flair.
Have an inspiring day!
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