Today I am sharing a beautiful card made with papers that I printed from home using digital images. I also used Santoro London's Gorguss Girl Stamp: Little Leaf.
She is a lovely little image, and I used the same papers to ensure her little dress matched the scenery.
To make her background pop and add texture, I added silver paper as a background to the butterfly themed paper, and vintage lace.
I colored the image using several markers and pencils. Then added the little flower to her hair for a soft-feminine touch.
The front of the card also has a birdcage that I made and backed up using clear acetate. To embellish, I added dragonflies, bees, vintage buttons, lace, seam binding, and glimmery gems.
The inside of this beautiful card also mimics the outer shape. I used Tonic Studios Memory Book Maker Dies for this card, and several items from my stash.
I have been so blessed to have won the amazing paper collection titled Doily Dreams. Designed by Carolyn from Teatime and Dolls. It is such a feminine and pretty collection, and each paper is shabby and beautiful!
I decided on making a mini album that was simple, but beautiful.
On the cover, I made a small shaker element using one of the ephemera pieces. It is a lovely birdcage, housing a vintage dress-form, covered in flowers.
To mimic the elements found in the paper line, I used flowers, butterflies, and birdhouses.
The sentiment scroll on the cover was inspired by the lovely script also found in the paper line.
The laces are also very elegant and match the papers perfectly!
The front and back inside covers have delicate touches with scrolled photo corners and blue pearls.
Each page features one of the lovely papers from this collection, and all have a little tuck spot for photos or your favorite notes.
To add a soft touch, I decided to make added tags in Vellum, with embossed sentiments. All page fronts also have vintage laces on the bottom borders. This kept is pretty, and soft.
Some of the ephemera from the collection is seen here also.
Of course a Shaker Tag had to be included. I used the same pretty papers, added golden tulle, pompoms, pearls, trims, a heart-shaped doily, and painted a beautiful birdcage in colors to match.
Even the back of this mini album is spectacular to look at.
I hope this has inspired you to make your own!
Visit Carolyn for this spectacular paper collection. You will love it!!
Today I am showing you one of many options when making a Masculine Card. Perfect for Father's Day!
I have made this tutorial easy, and you can tailor the cards to suit your needs. If you're anything like me, you likely have many supplies right at your fingertips that you can easily substitute for the ones I've used.
I began with a primary-color palette. This is always the easiest route to take when making masculine cards. Save the frilly colors and textures for the girls!
For the front of my card, I first stamped the Guitar image in Ranger Archival ink in Black, followed by heat embossing in Green embossing powder.
If you can't bring yourself to use dark colors, or simply don't have them, don't fear. Give those light-colored papers some masculine touches by either adding a wood-grain, or cutting shapes that can be interpreted as having a masculine touch on your cards.
This gorgeous guy got all his coloring from Tim Holtz Distress-Oxide Inks. He is also embossed in an awesome copper tone!
I used Cricut Pearl paper, which is shimmery and soft in color. The difference: I cut it with my Tonic Memory Book dies, in a shape that echoes the shape of my stamp. Graphics can change everything!
These cards also have a touch of fun, but it's not the focal image. I used Sheena Douglass stamps, and the dancers are stamped in a matte black. The only shine here are the added enamel dots. This still allowed me to keep my card classy and elegant. Not dainty.
I added other touches on the inside, and made sure to leave room for a message. What sets these cards apart: Triple matted inside layers, which echo the textures the front of the card has as well.
Follow my Video instructions if you like, and let me know what you like about these cards, or if there's any other type of card you feel challenged with. I am happy to show you what I have learned along the way!!
Hi friends, This is an exciting post for me! I am sharing my latest mini album with you, made with tons of love, and I sure hope you enjoy looking at all the little details I packed into this small treasure!
I began with the adorable Camera image from the Carpe Diem Collection of papers used throughout album. To ensure this would be sturdy, and have dimension, I made it into a dimensional piece backed with heavy chipboard. I then went crazy making handmade flowers, for a floral scene that is full of texture. Only two of these flowers were pre-made.
To begin your story, I made this awesome shaker, which doubles as a hiding place for a picture. The quote reads: Your Life is Your Story, Write Well, Edit Often.
The sequins add shine and the sequin bow and ribbon complete the closure.
All pages have pull-out tabs, and they all have lovely details that play off the paper colors and textures. Here I created a lovely scene with additional glossy dots that I added to the ephemera, so as to create a realistic milk-glass image.
This page has a journaling tag complete with layers of vellum, and gold hearts topped with a vintage button. The yellow flower is glimmered up and pearls add a delicate touch.
Kindness and Love, a little stitched tag topped with a polka dot brad, and the little doe has a nose that shines!
This little book reveals more small pages, and can only be seen by opening the small gold locket. There is a golden edged vintage lace peeking through the layers of images. Reminiscent of an old-world journal.
Monarchs and flowers adorn this page, with removable die cut. You can decide where to place your images, and whether or not to mat your pictures!
Behind this mat is an actual banner, and the adorable teacup has added texture with enamel dots and glitter.
Here this sweet little bird adds whimsy to this layout, and the paper clip is removable. Two additional banners top off the handmade embellishment.
LOVE!! A banner with Cotton panels, all with little fringed edges, and a swipe of pink!
Do you see the tiny little stars?
This gorgeous layout has more butterflies, and a delicate blue shimmer in the ribbons and bow.
A floral Collage tops this flap, which reveals yet another space for a photo.
Happy Souls Shine! Reads the added dimensional photo mat. This can also be placed where you like in this book!
If you like to journal, then this page offers you opportunity to do so, and another place to add your pictures. This one, with a darling little clock. I added gems and sparkle to the wings, as well as the teacup.
The last element is another peek-a-boo page, with a great quote from the late Robin Williams, and another camera, this time in the floral and black, with tons of dimension!
Here is a picture of all the added photo mats, and these do not count the 6 inserts already available!
I hope you love this mini album as much as I have loved creating it!
Please be sure to visit my Etsy Store if you are interested in taking this one home!
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Hi all,
This is a very special card that I made for a special someone. The woman receiving it underwent a double mastectomy. We all know, this is a a traumatic experience for anyone and also a time when any degree of gentleness that can be bestowed upon the recipient is absolutely important.
Gentleness is the sentiment I wanted to convey with this beautiful card and envelope, and as it was requested, a little humor as well. Laughter is the best medicine of course!
I began with a brassiere that I designed and selected a soft pink pattern for.
To make it even more delicate, I added several layers of antique lace, tulle, and texture throughout with soft embossed papers.
For a very feminine touch, the corsage included pretty flowers and a feather. It was important to me that it still keep the message that she is beautiful.
The shaped card does open, and there is a secret message inside just for her that reads:
"I'm here to support you". This was customized just for this card, and the larger background also opens to provide room for a larger message to be written.
This card is very layered, so I was sure to make a matching envelope that would fit it nicely, and closed it off with a floral bouquet made from ephemera, a doily, and an antique bone button. This is all set on a beautiful background of floral and pink papers.
I hope that you have enjoyed this post, and that you are always inspired by my blog to spread gentleness to others.
I had a little request to make a mini album with a Swan theme, and well...it led to this!
I wanted to find the right image and decided that rather than search the internet for the "perfect one", I should just paint my own. After all, this is what I LOVE to do!
I used Canson Mixed Media paper, my Sennelier Watercolors, Ranger Oxide inks, Spectrum Noir Markers, and gold acrylic paint, among other things...
I added little details as I like with texture paste, and made sure I gave it my personal touch with different design elements. This was simply for fun, and I look forward to incorporating this painting into my other projects just as I have before. I love doing this, as I get to make one-of-a kind items that you won't find anywhere else. Let's face it, swans aren't a new "thing", but this one has a lovely gaze, as her little baby looks into the water.
My message behind this piece is simple. Tranquility is sometimes found in simplicity.
Hi friends! Today I am sharing a special little card I made for a young girl using my Santoro London Gorguss Girl Stamp : No. 55 All These Words. These adorable little girl stamps add so much whimsy and beauty to any project, and they seem to say a lot with their sweet little faces.
I began by coloring the image in soft lavender colors, and making the background a soft-watercolor-like wash using Ranger Oxide Inks. To make the image pop even more, I added Recollections Glass Glitter on the star in her hands.
I used Stitched-and scalloped dies nested on top of each other to add texture, and dimension, while keeping within the color scheme.
For a touch of femininity, I also added flowers, specialty yarn, and pearls. To continue the theme of the stamp, I was sure to include little stars, stitched in silver, as a little wand, and also a two-layer tag topped with star-themed paper.
The inside also got the star-treatment as a space for a little note, and the sentiment in silver reads:
Praying for you.
I say this is a complete easel card that would brighten anyone's day!
I hope that you have enjoyed this little card, and if you like to see live images, here is a video:
