There has been a lot of talk over on the Paperthreads forum about organizing your scraps.... So what are you doing with those scraps?
Here are a few ideas.
First up is this little card.
I used some of my Suminagashi paper that I highlighted in my last blog. I really love this paper.
I chose to cut the papers using some Martha Stewart Punches. I like the generic small punches for scraps. I layered the different flower punches and added some leaves.
I also layered the embossed vellum over a half sheet of Suminagashi paper for the base of the card. I attached the vellum with a single strip of doublesided adhesive on the back. I am not real happy with this and for a second card I think I would more closely adhere it so that the paper shows more through the vellum.
Below are a few of the punches from Martha Stewart that I used.
Hydrangea Card
For my second card,
Here are a few ideas.
First up is this little card.
I used some of my Suminagashi paper that I highlighted in my last blog. I really love this paper.
I chose to cut the papers using some Martha Stewart Punches. I like the generic small punches for scraps. I layered the different flower punches and added some leaves.
I also layered the embossed vellum over a half sheet of Suminagashi paper for the base of the card. I attached the vellum with a single strip of doublesided adhesive on the back. I am not real happy with this and for a second card I think I would more closely adhere it so that the paper shows more through the vellum.
Below are a few of the punches from Martha Stewart that I used.
Hydrangea Card
For my second card,
Mothers Day is coming up! Start now and enjoy the process.
This card is simple yet elegant. Taking from two Japanese traditions, Suminagashi (Japanese paper marbling) and ikebana (flower arranging)
This is the simple version without texture.
In this card you can see the marbling in the background. (butterfly is one of Martha Stewart's punches and cut from a piece of scrap paper that I had used when air brushing) Next time I think I will punch the butterfly from a different piece of marbled paper.
Now you know that I can not just do one card....
This card is simple yet elegant. Taking from two Japanese traditions, Suminagashi (Japanese paper marbling) and ikebana (flower arranging)
This is the simple version without texture.
In this card you can see the marbling in the background. (butterfly is one of Martha Stewart's punches and cut from a piece of scrap paper that I had used when air brushing) Next time I think I will punch the butterfly from a different piece of marbled paper.
Now you know that I can not just do one card....
Congratulations to Vanessa (vhab) she won the 12 Action Wobbles and Copic Sketch Marker!
Hope everyone had a great time and grabbed up some awesome freebies
Until next time,
Laury
Hope everyone had a great time and grabbed up some awesome freebies
Until next time,
Laury
Welcome to Paperthreads 2012 Customer Appreciation Days Blog Hop!! I am so glad you stopped by.
It's that time for a Customer Appreciation Day Blog Hop!
Make sure you visit all the blog participants, they may be offering more
prizes and fun on each blog!
Also, comment on each blog, and you get an entry into the GRAND PRIZE drawing, which will include:
Xyron Mega Runner
2 Greeting Farm Stamps
Quickie Glue Pen
Platinum Pllus Flex Pod Gripper Tripod
9" roll of Silhouette Vinyl (can be used on most die cut machines)
2 - Metallic Rub n Buff
10 Color Souffle Gel Pens
10 Color Glaze Gel Pens
12 Color Crushed Velvet Flock by Doodlebug Design
1 Activation code to Make The Cut software
Check out the blogs today,
This year I am hosting the Scavenger Hunt. I love Scavenger Hunts and wish I could take part too but oh yeah I put it together so I guess that would be cheating... The rules for the scavenger hunt will be posted over on the 2012 CAD Scavenger Hunt Thread Saturday morning.
I am also running a Make N Take. I ran across this little 3D flower and love that you can use it for decoration or to hold a secret message inside..
I created a YouTube video to help you put it together plus I am giving away the file. Again the rules will be posted over on the 2012 CAD Flower Make N Take Thread Saturday morning plus the video. I will be sending out links for the free file Saturday Afternoon. I would love to see what everyone makes so do post in the paperthreads gallery.
Now we get to the freebie.
It's that time for a Customer Appreciation Day Blog Hop!
Make sure you visit all the blog participants, they may be offering more
prizes and fun on each blog!
Also, comment on each blog, and you get an entry into the GRAND PRIZE drawing, which will include:
Xyron Mega Runner
2 Greeting Farm Stamps
Quickie Glue Pen
Platinum Pllus Flex Pod Gripper Tripod
9" roll of Silhouette Vinyl (can be used on most die cut machines)
2 - Metallic Rub n Buff
10 Color Souffle Gel Pens
10 Color Glaze Gel Pens
12 Color Crushed Velvet Flock by Doodlebug Design
1 Activation code to Make The Cut software
Check out the blogs today,
This year I am hosting the Scavenger Hunt. I love Scavenger Hunts and wish I could take part too but oh yeah I put it together so I guess that would be cheating... The rules for the scavenger hunt will be posted over on the 2012 CAD Scavenger Hunt Thread Saturday morning.
I am also running a Make N Take. I ran across this little 3D flower and love that you can use it for decoration or to hold a secret message inside..
I created a YouTube video to help you put it together plus I am giving away the file. Again the rules will be posted over on the 2012 CAD Flower Make N Take Thread Saturday morning plus the video. I will be sending out links for the free file Saturday Afternoon. I would love to see what everyone makes so do post in the paperthreads gallery.
Now we get to the freebie.
How many times do you think of someone and just want send a special greeting. Maybe it is someone you have not seen in a while maybe it is someone going through a difficult time. Maybe it is a new mom struggling to get through the day and maybe get some rest....
Whatever the reason it is always nice to have a collection of cards handy that can be used for any purpose.
All you need is to add a sentiment and you are ready to go.
Whatever the reason it is always nice to have a collection of cards handy that can be used for any purpose.
All you need is to add a sentiment and you are ready to go.
Spring Has Sprung!
The designers at Card a Day Blog are joining together to do a Blog Hop! The theme is dimensional cards!
To join in....visit all the participating designers by visiting their sites, some are having prize giveaways...so make sure you pop in!
Make sure you comment on all the blogs too, because at the end of the blog hop, they are going to send a list of all who commented on their blog,
and we are going to do a grand prize drawing of all comments on each blog!
The grand prize is your choice of a pdf pattern book, valued up to $20, from http://popupcards.com/shop-patterns.html !
Make sure to check back at Card a Day Blog March 23rd, to see who won!
So JOIN IN TODAY....comment on the main blog page, and visit the other hop pages and comment there too!
Welcome to the Spring into Spring Card A Day Blog Hop!
What a mouthful.... The focus for this hop is to inspire you to try a dimensional card!
What better way to hop into spring than
There is nothing like a new baby in the family! In fact we are expecting a new baby in our family in September. Currently my daughter is just throwing up her toe nails... but hey, been there done that, and grandparenting does not include that particular joy.........
Today's card(s) can be used as an announcement or congratulations.
For this card, I use MTC to print the digi stamp with registration marks that included the area of the card. Then I used the print and cut function to cut the card. (I love my Zing!)
To set off the booties, I striped the background in a pale pale yellow copic marker, I then used a slightly darker yellow for the laces and bow.
The flowers were filled in with a clear gltter Spica pen. I highlighted with a white gel pen.
The sentiment is one of Shelly's Arts new round sentiments found here. I mounted the sentiment with mounting foam. Simple, Quick and elegant!
For this card
Today's card(s) can be used as an announcement or congratulations.
For this card, I use MTC to print the digi stamp with registration marks that included the area of the card. Then I used the print and cut function to cut the card. (I love my Zing!)
To set off the booties, I striped the background in a pale pale yellow copic marker, I then used a slightly darker yellow for the laces and bow.
The flowers were filled in with a clear gltter Spica pen. I highlighted with a white gel pen.
The sentiment is one of Shelly's Arts new round sentiments found here. I mounted the sentiment with mounting foam. Simple, Quick and elegant!
For this card
Time for another card series. This time I am focusing on wedding invitations.
This a simple little invitation. The invitation is glued only at the top. The map is glued enough to stay in place and the little wrap around corners are glued with the tiniest spot of glue. There are two information cards.
I used a light cardstock for the wrapper and a pearl metallic to print the information cards, map and invitation cards. Using a vellum would also be possible but I would not suggest putting a map on the inside of the cutwork nor for the information cards.
I love wedding invitations. Each bride is different so it is always a challenge. This invitation would be awesome with a letterpress invitation.
Instead of a map, a drawing of the bride and groom or of the venue, a bible verse, special remembrance or nothing at all could be used.
Here is another invitation that is super simple.
This a simple little invitation. The invitation is glued only at the top. The map is glued enough to stay in place and the little wrap around corners are glued with the tiniest spot of glue. There are two information cards.
I used a light cardstock for the wrapper and a pearl metallic to print the information cards, map and invitation cards. Using a vellum would also be possible but I would not suggest putting a map on the inside of the cutwork nor for the information cards.
I love wedding invitations. Each bride is different so it is always a challenge. This invitation would be awesome with a letterpress invitation.
Instead of a map, a drawing of the bride and groom or of the venue, a bible verse, special remembrance or nothing at all could be used.
Here is another invitation that is super simple.
This is the third blog in three days......... Busy but fun. One thing leads to another.
On Saturday during the Blog Hop I posted a steampunk card and the transfer method used to create the card.
Today's card uses the same transfer method. I love this little guy riding a bicycle and tooting his horn! It makes the perfect background for an olde tyme announcement. And what better announcement than a wedding! The venue for this wedding is the Jersey City Lowes Theater which has been totally refurbished and is amazing on the inside.
I created the background using the transfer method described on Saturday's post. I then scanned it into Photoshop. I chose antique text that to me reflected old movie/circus posters. I used different sizes, colors and typefaces, a real hodgepodge! I then printed it out and mounted it. I also designed a paper ribbon that could be used to hold RSVP and info cards.(not shown)
Wedding Venues and invitations are changing along with what is "correct" and what is not. This little invite is obviously a prototype to encourage you to think outside the box.
Click on the link below to download the background paper. Hope you enjoy! For more fun images check out the Graphics Fairy.
download hi res of above background
Enjoy
Stop back at Card a day blog to be inspired by Tina
Take a look at some of my other designs over at www.paperthreads.com. And stop back around the middle of February for another blog hop. More details to come!
That's all for now
Laury
On Saturday during the Blog Hop I posted a steampunk card and the transfer method used to create the card.
Today's card uses the same transfer method. I love this little guy riding a bicycle and tooting his horn! It makes the perfect background for an olde tyme announcement. And what better announcement than a wedding! The venue for this wedding is the Jersey City Lowes Theater which has been totally refurbished and is amazing on the inside.
I created the background using the transfer method described on Saturday's post. I then scanned it into Photoshop. I chose antique text that to me reflected old movie/circus posters. I used different sizes, colors and typefaces, a real hodgepodge! I then printed it out and mounted it. I also designed a paper ribbon that could be used to hold RSVP and info cards.(not shown)
Wedding Venues and invitations are changing along with what is "correct" and what is not. This little invite is obviously a prototype to encourage you to think outside the box.
Click on the link below to download the background paper. Hope you enjoy! For more fun images check out the Graphics Fairy.
download hi res of above background
Enjoy
Stop back at Card a day blog to be inspired by Tina
Take a look at some of my other designs over at www.paperthreads.com. And stop back around the middle of February for another blog hop. More details to come!
That's all for now
Laury
