Peace Card - using Prima and Frank Garcia's Tales of You & Me

Prima and Frank Garcia - Tales of You & Me

While the world is anxiously awaiting the new summer releases from Frank Garcia for Prima, I will continue to love and adore and use my Tales of You & Me collection as well as his wonderful Memory Hardware trinkets and embellishments.   

Don't get me wrong - I am anxious as well to see what Frank releases and what that  creative genius conjured up for us.  

Here is my card - gussied up with the embellishments that go along with the Tales of You & Me collection and some Memory Hardware tossed in.    

I filled Frank's - Vintage Trinkets Strasbourg with Glass Glitter in gold to help accent the warm vintage gold in his wonderful Rocquencourt Doily Lace - also from his Memory Hardware collection. 

This card is also available in my ETSY shop right here.  

You can grab this card and give to someone or pop it in a frame and use as an inspirational piece.  

Please visit the ETSY shop.  

Thanks for stopping here.  Enjoy Frank Garcia's collections! You can find the Tales of You & Me collection right here.  You can find Frank's other collections here as well and all the other fun Prima goodies at the Flying Unicorns Store. 

Products:

Prima  Frank Garcia Tales of You & Me Brads -583873 

Prima  Frank Garcia - Tales of You and Me Collection - Flower 586256

Prima Glass Glitter - Gold Rush 961657

Prima Frank Garcia - Tales of You & Me 6x6 paper pad 584399

Prima Frank Garcia - Tales of You & Me 4x6 Note cards 990992

Prima Frank Garcia - Memory Hardware -Rocquencourt Doily Lace 991043

Prima Frank Garcia - Vintage Trinkets Strasbourg 991142

Martha Stewart Doily Lace edge punch

Going Off the Page - With Flying Unicorns Wooden Birdhouse and Frank Garcia

Going Off the Page with Flying Unicorns 

Hello  - I'm here to take you "Off the Page".  

The Flying Unicorns June "Your Passion Your Art" kit was chock full of wonderful delights this month (well always actually). This month, Alda added a cool wooden birdhouse to the kit as the monthly "Off the Page" surprise.  

The "Off the Page" projects or OTP's - are a fun way to stretch your paper crafting skills and challenge yourself to perhaps reach outside your comfort zone.  

This is a wooden birdhouse by Darice.  It's a cute size - 5"x4"x3".

I opted to work within the natural color of the wood and not paint it.  I choose the easy way and less messy way of not painting.  I looked in my stash of papers and decided that Prima's Tales of You & Me collection by Frank Garcia, would work with the natural color of the wood nicely.  

Here's How I Made the Roofing:

Step 1.  My layered roof was made by simple punching out rows and rows of paper using my favorite punch - the Martha Stewart Doily Lace Edge Punch.  I started the roof at the bottom and working my layers as I moved to the top of the birdhouse.  

Step 2.  Glue a very thin strip of foam or cardboard to one end of the shingles making sure the scalloped edge is not covered.  This gives each row of the roofing a little lift and dimension and yet still lets you keep building up the roof without too much bulk. 

Tip:  I also built both sides of the roof at the same time - so for example I glued the bottom rows of the house on both sides then progressed to the next row.  This is how I was able to make the roof look symmetrical. 

 This is a better photo of the symmetry of the roofing.  

After everything was in place, I gussied the roof with Platinum Stickles.   You can also see each row has a little dimension and "lift".

The hole in the front of the house has a cut out stamp from the Tales of You & Me collection, then accented with the same Platinum Stickles.  

All the flowers are from the Prima Tales of You & Me collection as well.  

This piece is available in my ETSY shop right here.  Grab it before if flies away.  

If you missed the June kit, then you may want to consider the pre-order option available on the 20th of every month - with no obligations to purchase other months.  The kit does sell out quickly each month.  All the details are right here.  

Supplies Used: 

Flying Unicorns June Kit - Your Passion Your Art

Darice Wooden Birdhouse 9184-74

Prima- Frank Garcia- Tales of You & Me clear stamp - 990930

Prima - Frank Garcia - Tales of You & Me flowers -Je t'aime 586256

Prima - Frank Garcia - Tales of You & Me flowers -586294

Prima - Frank Garcia - Tales of You & Me 6x6 paper pad 584399

Ranger Platinum Stickles

Martha Stewart Punch - Doily Lace Edge Punch

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Escape Kitty in a Basket - Flying Unicorns and Frank Garcia - Prima

Tales of You & Me - by Prima and Frank Garcia

The April kit from Flying Unicorn was chock full of Prima this month.  

Prima's newest collection by Prima and Frank Garcia, Tales of You & Me ,  is one of those collections that is a "must have"  - with soft warm colors.  I decided to show you how important photo choices are in your end result.   I created a layout with three different but similar photo options.  

My photo options: Escape Kitty is chocolate sepia, my sweet little niece in rosey creams and a photo of my siblings in a bright sepia.  

First:  Escape Kitty ( because she'd have it no other way)
I know that Escape Kitty certainly digs this collection - makes her look absolutely enchanting.  

Escape Kitty is no different than most kitties ( shhhhhhh I'll never tell this to her sweet furry cat face).  She loves boxes and baskets and places to explore and jump into for a quick shut-eye.  She looks puuuuurfetly angelic here.  

I love the darling photo.  It matches wonderfully with the collection but is it too busy?  Maybe.  I still love it.  

Simply as a result of my indecision, I said adios to my kitty and brought my sweet niece in for a test.   Her lovely soft creams and blush pinks are a great match to the papers.  I also love the results.  So why stop there?

Last, I decided to toss my siblings into the ring of indecision.  I like the bright sepia photo because the layout have some bright cream accents. 

And the winner is...............

 The winner of my heart is Escape Kitty.  Yes, of course I love my siblings and my darling niece.  But I no longer live with my siblings and do not see my niece daily.  I do, however,  have a sassy furball cat who will stomp on my face at 4am to wake me so I try to keep on her good side and make her happy.  Just being truthful and practical. 

Here's how I cut my papers and organized my layout:

It's hard to see what a gorgeous piece of paper hides behind side A of this piece of paper.  I do wish  the papers were displayed so that both sides were seen, as both are  equally gorgeous, but the internet doesn't show both sides very well.  No fear -  I will show you. 

I focused on using side B.  I cut the edges and flipped on of the edges.  This created a fascinating border for me to use.  From there, I continue to build my Escape Kitty page.  

Here are more close up's of the page with embellishments from Frank's Tales of You & Me collection as well as from the Flying Unicorn April collection.  

This is Available in my ETSY shop ( I'll add your photo)

Here's a twist:  I have this page available in my ETSY shop and I will add YOUR photo to the page.  You can email the photo and I'll make it fit - turn it a beautiful creamy sepia if you want...and make it look spectacular ( even better then Miss Kitty's photo).   Check out this and the rest of the shop items right here.   You can see the actual ETSY item here. 

More details and sweetness:

If you missed the Flying Unicorn Kit this month, consider grabbing the kits when they are available for pre-order on the 20th of every month.  You get a great preview of the entire kit and have a few payment options.   You can find all the details right here.  

Thanks for stopping here.  Enjoy Frank Garcia's collections! You can find the Tales of You & Me collection right here.  You can find Frank's other collections here as well and all the other fun Prima goodies at the Flying Unicorns Store. 

Don't forget to check out the ETSY shop.  

Products:

Flying Unicorn Kit for April

Prima - Tales of You and Me Collection - Flower- Toujours 586324 

Prima - Tales of You and Me Collection - Flower  - Secret Love 

586287

Prima - Tales of You and Me Collection -  Paper - Notre Amour Sera à Jamais 990855
Prima - Tales of You and Me Collection - Paper - Belles Mélodies d’amour 990824
Prima - Metal Dies - Parisian Lace 584047

Prima - Metal Dies - Moroccan Foliage 583965
Prima - 6 x 6 Stencil - Lace 580032
Prima - Art Basics - Heavy Gesso - White - 8.5 Ounces -961442
Gingham Ribbon
Martha Stewart Doily Lace edge punch

DIY Shaker Card -Flying Unicorns and Prima

Tales of You & Me - by Prima and Frank Garcia

The April kit from Flying Unicorn was chock full of Prima this month.  

Prima's newest collection by Prima and Frank Garcia, Tales of You & Me ,  is one of those collections that is a "must have"  - with soft warm colors.  These papers are great for layouts but I am also having fun making cards using 990992 Prima Tales of You & Me - 4x6 Journal Cards .    I love how the papers look with kraft backgrounds.  The kraft gives the paper an added vintage boost. I created a little shaker card - because I adore shaker cards.

Here's a few tips on how I made this card:

Step 1. Cut layers.  Ink edges.  

Step 2. Cut layers.  Ink edges.  

The window for the shaker card is made using recycled acrylic.  I save packaging whenever I can - anything that is big enough to be used as a window for a shaker card is saved.  

Here are a few more close ups of the finished card:

If you missed the Flying Unicorn Kit this month, consider grabbing the kits when they are available for pre-order on the 20th of every month.  You get a great preview of the entire kit and have a few payment options.   You can find all the details right here.  


Thanks for stopping here.  Enjoy Frank Garcia's collections! You can find the Tales of You & Me collection right here.  You can find Frank's other collections here as well and all the other fun Prima goodies at the Flying Unicorns Store. 

Products:

Flying Unicorn Kit for April

990992 Prima Tales of You & Me - 4x6 Journal Cards
Prima Frank Garcia Tales of You & Me - Stamp Set 990930

Mini Vintage Canvas Home Decor - Flying Unicorn and Prima

Create a piece of Vintage Home Decor with the Flying Unicorns

Mini Canvas Featuring Prima/Frank Garcia "Tales of You & Me"....and Flying Unicorns

The April Unicorn kit is now available while it lasts...which isn't usually long.  A great kit in such popular demand doesn't last long.  

 The Flying Unicorn kit this month included three canvases sized 3x3. The kit featured Prima's Tales of You & Me collection by Frank Garcia this month. Also included in the kit were some of Frank's sweet matching chipboard pieces for his collection.  I used the chipboard to adorn the little canvas pieces. 

I used Mixd Media Inx from Clearsnap to color the edges of my canvas.  They are easy to use and I really love the pigmentation. 

I accented each little canvas with elements to tie them all together  and make them a cohesive set- the lace, some pearls and similar colors.  

The ribbon was stapled to the back of each little canvas in order to adhere it.  I originally added glue, however I knew that glue alone would not hold the weight of each canvas very long if hung on a wall.  The staples just reinforced it. 

Here are some more close ups of the individual canvases.  

Special note about my beautiful triple bow - it's perfect if I must say so.  haaaaaa!  That's because I used the Bow-It-All to make the bow.  If you can't tie good bows, then the Bow-It-All is something to think about.  

Thanks for stopping by for a peek. You can shop the Flying Unicorns and grab the kit right here.  


Supplies:
Flying Unicorns kit April
Prima - Frank Garcia Tales of You & Me chipboard 990916
Prima - Frank Garcia Tales of You & Me - flowers 586348
Pink Pearls
canvas - 3x3 size
lace trim
Clearsnap Donna Salazar Mixd Media Inx - Peaches and Vintage
gold trim

DIY Cards Featuring Prima Tales of You & Me by Frank Garcia

Tales of You & Me - by Prima and Frank Garcia

Prima's newest collection by Prima and Frank Garcia, Tales of You & Me ,  is one of those collections that is a "must have"  - with soft warm colors.  These papers are great for layouts but I am also having fun making cards using 990992 Prima Tales of You & Me - 4x6 Journal Cards and the 3x4 cards a well.    I love how the papers look with kraft backgrounds.  The kraft gives the paper an added vintage boost. 

 I accented this card with gorgeous gold trim... Prima Memory Hardware -by Frank Garcia - Rocquencourt Doily Lace.

This is my second card

This card was made using layers upon layers.  I created a small envelope that I will share with you at the bottom of this post.  I also will show you how I made this card.  

Here's how I made this card:

Step 1. Cut layers.  Ink edges.  I used Seedless Preserves and Vintage Photo Distress Inks. I really wanted to pull out a rich purple hue with the Seedless Preserves. 

Step 2.  I made a small envelope using kraft paper. You can find the  envelope template here. 

Step 3.  I cut out the envelope making sure my postcard, or letter fit nicely. 

Step 4.  I added some foam tape under the flap of the envelope before I attached it to the envelope.  The I stamped the butterfly image onto the flap.  The stamp is from the Tales of You & Me collection as well ( Prima Frank Garcia Tales of You & Me - Stamp Set 990930).  I used clear embossing powder to make the stamped image  a little crisper and to pop a little. 

Step 5.  I gently inked the envelope to add more purple. 

Step 6.  I used a craft knife and cut into the flower images so that the envelope could nicely fit onto the top of the card.

Step 7. You can see the envelope now just slips into the card.  

Here is the template for the envelope that I created.  You can find the link right here.

Here are some close ups. 

Thanks for stopping here.  Enjoy Frank Garcia's collections! You can find the Tales of You & Me collection right here.  You can find Frank's other collections here as well and all the other fun Prima goodies at the Flying Unicorns Store. 

You can also grab a copy of the envelope template right here. 

Products:

583798 Prima Tales of You & Me - Wood Embellishments

990992 Prima Tales of You & Me - 4x6 Journal Cards
Prima Frank Garcia Tales of You & Me - Stamp Set 990930
583446 Prima Victorian Christmas by Frank Garcia - Rudolph's Nose

991012 Prima Tales of You & Me - 3x4 Journal Cards

991043 Prima Memory Hardware -by Frank Garcia - Rocquencourt Doily Lace

kraft cardstock
Seedless Preserves and Vintage Photo Distress Inks