Hi there crafty friends,
I always say if you don't know what to make because you're in a slump or just overwhelmed with too many choices, just go back to the basics! For me that means case-ing one of my own cards, limiting my supplies, finding an idea and rolling with it!
I did just that today. Vicky Papaioannou shared a fabulous video (find it HERE) a few days ago, sharing how she made mini slim cards using her 6X6 Paper Pads. Her cards are fabulous and I was smitten with this idea, just had to give it a try!
Of course, I began with the papers I love, Mintay by Karola, but let me tell you these are very difficult to use because they are so busy. Plus, the vintage style really limited my choices of focal images. I will definitely be trying this again with some clean and simple papers!
With all that being said, I am really loving how these turned out.
The first three were made using the Lovely Day papers. The papers are my limited supplies. I didn't limit stamps or ink, lol!
Here's a rundown of each card and the supplies used.
Each card begins by scoring the 6x6 paper in half. All the papers used contain small images or tags to cut out and use as ephemera. That's all I needed for this card, plus the sentiment from TE Sketchbook Bouquet.
Card number 2 features the same set. I added the lines and sentiment in gray ink. The bouquet was painted with distress inks.
For card number 3, I used a flower stamped and cut with Budding Beauties Summer and a sentiment from The Greetery. This was conveniently already stamped and in my stash.
The last two cards use the Birdsongs paper packs.
I absolutely love these colors! One of the last two would have to be my favorite.
For this card, number 4, I added vintage images to the card base and a greeting. The rest are assembled cut outs from the paper.
Lastly, card number 5. I stamped a rose image and used sentiments from The Greetery Sketchbook Roses stamps and dies. I love that the papers are double sided so the inside complements the outside. I will add a panel inside each card for my message.
If you've hung with me through this long post, I applaud you! Do you have a favorite? Would you let me know which it is? Thanks for visiting with me today!
Be yourself
Have delight in your craft
Make something beautiful!
8 comments:
Loving all of the shabby chic prettiness happening here! All marvelous cards, Cindy!
Oh Cindy, these are beautiful! Such an array of beautiful "old world/shabby chic" colors and designs! Your talents are amazing, my friend! XO
A delightfully fresh Summery creation in soft pinks, then a striking one with a distinct Autumnal fell, but both so pretty.
It's lovely to see you at We Love Chocolate Baroque, thank you for joining in and hope to see you again.
B x
wow these are gorgeous and wonderfully vintage....now I have to watch the video!
Beautiful cards and such an inspiring post! I'm anxious to get back to the crafting table and this idea really appeals to me. (My fave of your cards is #3.)
Lovely cards!
Thank you for sharing at We Love Chocolate Baroque;-))m
Fab creation, thanks for joining We Love Chocolate Baroque challenge, good luck.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
How interesting! I was just talking with a friend about how a person could do this with some of the heavier designer papers. I've made full size cards with larger papers, but now that I'm loving the mini-slimlines there are more possibilities. Love those Mintay papers, but do agree that they're limiting. Your cards are absolutely gorgeous! With your eye for design the sky's the limit! I believe we both have the same favorites, but I am also mighty partial to the card with the big bouquet.
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