Cards for Valentine's Day - Petaloo

Hello.  I'm here with you to share some Valentine's or "appreciation cards" with you.   I'm calling them "appreciation cards" because I  have an outdated and old fashioned way of thinking about Valentine's Day - as a day set aside for your true love.  However I have many loves in my life  which obviously include my husband but extend to family and good friends.  Many of these loves in my life need to be appreciated and thanked for the amazing goodness they share with me.  

Thus "appreciation cards" or my modern day Valentines.  

Since my post is about love and appreciation, my cards are not complete until they have been adorned with another love of mine - Petaloo flowers.   I have two cards to share and both have some beautiful flowers on them from the Petaloo Darjeeling collection. 

I hope you enjoy them.  

This first card is a simple design but the intention is quite clear.  It's obviously a card to show my love, but not overly gushy mushy love.  That I save for my husband, lucky man.  

I used Graphic 45's, Off to the Races collection for my cards.  You may think that's such an interesting choice for Valentine's Day, but the patterns and colors are so fabulous together  and work absolutely perfectly with my Petaloo flower choices.  

 In addition to the Graphic 45 paper, matching Graphic 45 chipboard from "Off to the Races", I've used the following Petaloo flowers:

Petaloo Darleeling Dahlias Red 

Petaloo Darjeeling Mini Mix in Red 

I've also added a wonderful delicate heart chipboard piece from 2Crafty - the gorgeous delicate Lace Heart frame.  

This is the second card.  I'm sending it to my sister because she has the kindest heart and is such a helpful person who takes great care of my parents.  That certainly is a perfect reason to send a Valentine's appreciation card. 

The Petaloo Darleeling Dahlias Red looks wonderful paired with the Graphic 45 paper collection, "Off to the Races".  I have accented the red Petaloo Dahlia with some white pearl berries from Petaloo Spring Berry Cluster.  I also used the sweet hemp bow that comes with the Berry Cluster.  It's a perfect little topper. 

Here's an angled look at the card to show the dimension.   This card also has a chipboard piece from 2Crafty - the Elegant Heart.  

 You can find more Petaloo products listed here, and we invite you to join and LIKE us on Facebook right here.    You can find more Graphic 45 products right here.  

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget all the folks you love and appreciate this Valentine's Day.  They all deserve cards adorned with Petaloo!

Don't forget the new Petaloo collections will soon be available.   You can see  Magnolia sneaks here, Garden Roses here,  and adorable Glittered Bugs ( Butterflies and Dragonflies) right here. 

Petaloo Products Used:

Petaloo Darleeling Dahlias Red - 1467-101R

Petaloo Darjeeling Mini Mix in Red 1462-101R

Petaloo Spring Berry Cluster in White 1105-100

Other Products:

Graphic 45 -Off to the Races 8x8 paper collection 4501459

Graphic 45 -Off to the Races chipboard 4501465

2Crafty Chipboard ( Elegant Heart m00473), ( Lace Heart Frame - fr0087)

ribbon

Martha Stewart edge punch

Stamping Up  - Thank you stamp

Lemoncraft Farewell Post - Part 2 (Cards)

Hello, I'm here today for my last post with LemonCraft.  Thanks for this wonderful opportunity to create with such gorgeous papers.   My last post is a two part post with the first post as a tutorial featuring the new Gossamer Blue collection.   The second post is a set of cards also created using the Gossamer Blue collection - for Christmas and everyday - to show the versatility of the collection.  

This is LemonCraft - Part 2 - Cards.

You can find Part 1. here.  This is a winter layout with full DIY instructions.  You can see that post here.  It is also available in my ETSY shop.   

This page is also available in my ETSY shop while it lasts. You can find it here. 

Here are some cards that I created with the LemonCraft Gossamer Blue 6x6 paper pad.    I made some Christmas cards and one everyday greeting card tpo show how versatile this collection is. 

I have a few other products incorporated into this page - chipboards from 2Crafty, flowers from Petaloo and a die from Prima.  

The snowflake is a chipboard piece from 2Crafty called "Fine Snowflakes" m00102. 

Here is another card using the 6x6 paper and the beautiful Gossamer Blue paper as well as Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue Ribbons.  I added some beautiful brown ribbon from Lemoncraft for accent.  

I used chipboard deer from 2Crafty  - Young Reindeer  and inked the chipboard with Walnut Stain, Distress ink.  The chipboard deer is nestled atop a die from JustRite Papercrafts.  

And the last card created using LemonCraft Gossamer Blue 6x6 paper along with the sweet Lemoncraft  buttons from Gossamer Blue as well as the Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue Ribbons.      This card features Vintage Time 06 sheet from the collection, shown below.  Isn't this simply wonderful?     

Thank you to Lemoncraft for providing me an opportunity to create with such gorgeous papers and embellishments.  Merry Christmas to all and may you all have a wonderful 2017.

This page is also available in my ETSY shop while it lasts. You can find it here. 

Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue Collection
Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue 03
Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue 02
Lemoncraft Vintage Time 007
LemonCraft Gossamer Blue 6x6 paper pad
LemonCraft Gossamer Blue 12x12 paper pad
LemonCraft Gossamer Blue Vintage Time 06
Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue Buttons
Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue Ribbons

Other Products:
Petaloo Botanica Blooms White 1102100
Petaloo Berry Spray Brown 1829-303
Petaloo White PaintableBurlap picks with berries 1650-019
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain
2Crafty Chipboard - Young Reindeer M00353
Brown  and White Cardstock
JustRite Papercraft Tree Dies 05050
JustRite Joy Oval Frame Die
Prima Snowflake Paste - 962906
2Crafty called "Fine Snowflakes" m00102. 
Prima Crochet Doily Die - 584054
white lace
Martha Stewart Snowflake punch border

Winter Deer Layout with DIY Tutorial - LemonCraft Part 1

Hello, I'm here today for my last post with LemonCraft.  Thanks for this wonderful opportunity to create with such gorgeous papers.   My last post is a two part post with the first post as a tutorial featuring the new Gossamer Blue collection.   The second post is a set of cards also created using the Gossamer Blue collection - for Christmas and everyday - to show the versatility of the collection.  

This is LemonCraft - Part 1.

 You can find PART 2. of my  farewell Lemoncraft post right here. 

 Scroll on down the page and you'll find the instructions.  

I decided to give the collection a winter look.  I wanted to create a page for the photo of deer that I took from my office parking lot.  Yes - this was taken from my car in the parking lot.  They are pretty close to me - but we are friends so they won't run away from me.  

(wink). 

I have a few other products incorporated into this page - chipboards from 2Crafty, flowers from Petaloo and a die from Prima.  

This page is also available in my ETSY shop while it lasts. You can find it here. 

Instructions: 

Step 1.  Rip a 12x12 sheet of Gossamer Blue 03 , making sure the white core of the paper is showing.  Ink the torn edges. 

Step 2.  Place a sheet of white cardstock under the torn section.  Tear the piece of wood grain paper from Gossamer 02 12x12 paper and glue to cardboard.  

Step 3.  Cut the doily shape from the die cut sheet of Lemoncraft Vintage Time 007.  Add a die cut doily also.  These are going to be layered to create a snowflake.  

Step 4.  Cut the center from the doily die shape - and layer the snowflake together as shown in the photo.  

Step 5.  Tuck the snowflakes under the cardboard and on the page as desired.  Start embellishing the page.  I used chipboard deer from 2Crafty - the small deer is 2Crafty Chipboard's - Young Reindeer  and the larger deer is from 2Crafty Chipboard - Elegant Reindeer .   I inked the edges of the chipboard with Walnut Stain, Distress ink.  

Step 6.  Fold the bottom corner up and add a snowflake to the corner.  Add flowers to embellish.    

Step 7.  I added snowflake paste for some sparkle.  

Here are some close ups of the completed page - frosty and beautiful.  

You can find Part 2 - Cards right here.  

Thank you to Lemoncraft for providing me an opportunity to create with such gorgeous papers and embellishments.  Merry Christmas to all and may you all have a wonderful 2017.

This page is also available in my ETSY shop while it lasts. You can find it here. 

Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue Collection
Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue 03
Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue 02
Lemoncraft Vintage Time 007
LemonCraft Gossamer Blue 6x6 paper pad
LemonCraft Gossamer Blue 12x12 paper pad
LemonCraft Gossamer Blue Vintage Time 06
Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue Buttons
Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue Ribbons

Other Products:
Petaloo Botanica Blooms White 1102100
Petaloo Berry Spray Brown 1829-303
Petaloo Botanica Vintage Velvet Mini in Teal 1139104
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain
2Crafty Chipboard - Young Reindeer M00353
2Crafty Chipboard - Elegant Reindeer M00093
Brown  and White Cardstock
Prima Snowflake Paste - 962906
2Crafty called "Fine Snowflakes" m00102. 
Prima Crochet Doily Die - 584054

Card Using Prima and Frank Garcia's French Riviera

Prima and Frank Garcia's French Riviera Collection 

I love the earthy elegance of Prima's French Riviera Collection by Frank Garcia.  That's what makes the collection so versatile.  

I whipped up a quick card featuring some of my favorite products as focal points.  I grabbed the fun Prima IOD mould clock shape, the Prima IOD clay and Frank's amazing Artisan Powders.   The richness of the Artisan Powders accents the warmth of the paper.  

 The clock centerpiece was created using  Prima Iron Orchid - Vintage Art Decor  Moulds - Baroque  6 and Prima's IOD paper clay.  It's an interesting and fun product that requires no baking.  I prefer to let my clay shapes dry overnight before I add any finishing treatments. 

Once the clay mould dried, I mixed the Artisan Powers with a bit of water and painted the clock with the powders.  Then I misted with the Prima Color Bloom mist in Antique Gold to give a golden sheen.  

The darling  metal marine ship wheel is from Flying Unicorns  Metal Adornment collections - Sea Merchant.   A perfect sweet little topper. 

Another fun element on the card is the  2Crafty "Element Set 2" chipboard I selected to go under the clay clock mould.  The chipboard pieces are divine for cards.  I used two of them together here and topped with a clay moulded clock.  These were inked with Distress ink in Walnut Ink, and then misted with Prima's Antique Gold Color Bloom Mist.   They have a gorgeous golden sheen in real life.  

2Crafty "Element Set 2" pa0037 

The last few finishing elements are the flowers and a brad from the French Riviera collection.  

Did you know that Frank has a great Facebook group featuring his amazing products?  You'll find such breathtaking inspiration from folks all over the world who are enjoying Frank's collections.  Come take a peek and see what the group has to offer.  


You can find a variety of the newest products by Frank and Prima at the Flying Unicorn store, right here.  

Thanks for stopping here to look.  

Products
584405 Prima Frank Garcia French Riviera collection  6x6 paper pad
583866 Prima Frank Garcia French Riviera collection  - Brads
586201 Prima Frank Garcia French Riviera collection  - Flowers - Plages du Prado
991197 Prima Frank Garcia  Artisan Powder - Parthenay
992120 Prima Frank Garcia  Artisan Powder - Vausseroux (Black)
814823 Prima Iron Orchid - Vintage Art Decor  Moulds - Baroque  6
814991  Prima Iron Orchid Paper Clay
573843 Prima Color Bloom Mist  Antique Gold
Gingham Ribbon
Flying Unicorn Metal Adornment - Sea Merchant
2Crafty chipboard "Element Set 2" pa0037 
pre-folded Kraft card base

2Crafty Layout With Flying Unicorn and Prima Salvage District

                 Flying Unicorns Kit for the Month of June

This is my last month as Guest Designer for 2Crafty.  I've had a wonderful time working with extraordinarily gorgeous chipboard as well as the talented artists on the team for the past 18 months.  One thing I have always loved doing ids showcasing the chipboard in conjunction with my Flying Unicorn pieces. Today is no exception.   

 I created a layout using the fabulous Flying Unicorn kit for the month of June - packed with Prima goodies and much more. 

This layout uses 2Crafty "Frame Heart String " fr0090 as the main corner decoration as well as  "Live Your Adventure" and " Leafy Twig Branches".  

I kept them all simple as far as treatments go - inked black to pop on the page.  

    "Framed Heart String"                   :Leafy Twig Branches"             "Live Your Adventure"

The chipboard and page also  have micro beads here and there adorning them.  The microbeads came from the kit, and they are so cool - from US Art Quest and they are called Mini Prills.  

Thanks for stopping by and following the creativity at 2Crafty and at the Flying Unicorns.  

Thanks for stopping by to look.  Hurry and grab your Flying Unicorn kit soon before they are gone.  If you have missed out, I am sorry.  The kits do fly off the shelf super fast.  One great way to prevent this misfortune is to pre-order your kit.  Yes it's true that you can pre-order and never miss out on the kit that you desire.  

Pre-order starts the 20th of every month, for 48 hours only.  You get to see the entire kit offerings and decide if it's something that suits your style - all at no risk.  All the details are here.  

Here is a list of products:

• Flying Unicorn June Kit
• Prima Stencil Mask Tile 584566
• Prima Salvage District paper colleciton
• Prima Heavy Gesso in white
• 2Crafty Chipboard piece  called " Fancy Damask" with black inking
• Want to Scrap - Say it with pearls - sage green pearls 
• US ArtQuest Mini Prills - Seas the Day ANC844
• Petaloo Botanica Anemone in Pistachio 1176108
• Petaloo Textured Flowers - Garden Green 1212214
• 2Crafty Chipboard "Frame Heart String " fr0090
• 2Crafty Chipboard "Live Your Adventure"
• 2Crafty Chipboard "Leafy Twig Branches" m00524
• Black paint from 13Arts - included in the kit