Hello There Painted Petals!

March 30, 2015March 30, 2015 ~ moanaj ~ Leave a comment

Bringing together my favorites once again. This whole painted blooms and painted petals brings me so much joy. Pairing it with this beautiful hello there phrase makes it work!

I think I could use the painted petals suite exclusively for some time without getting bored. Maybe that should be a challenge for me. Just how many different things can I make, while having them look different, from the same set. I like it!

Of course the paper I am showing here is either side of the same sheet. Yup, awesomeness on both sides! I just love that!

And my little punch buddy. That bow builder makes anything look wonderful. I even have a couple made up that just sit on my desk. They are adorable even all by themselves. What a treat!

Have a creative day!

Moana

Gold Soiree with Banner Blessings Part 2

March 29, 2015March 29, 2015 ~ moanaj ~ Leave a comment

And these are the other sides of that pretty paper from yesterdays post. Can you see why I had such a hard time choosing? Both sides are just so wonderful.

I hadn’t had the Banner Blessings set out for a while. I still love it as much as I did the first time. So fun and filled with beautiful wording.

I did have this ready this morning, really I did. But the day has been more than full. And most of it has been wonderful. The other part? Let’s just say that taxes aren’t nearly as fulfilling as creating cards and the like. Oh well, sometimes we have to be human and get things done.

I can’t wait to send these out to special friends. They really were fun to make.

Have a creative night, what’s left of it.

Moana

Painted Blooms with Lotus Blossom

March 16, 2015March 16, 2015 ~ moanaj ~ 1 Comment

I finally gave in and cut into those whole sheet pieces of art in the Painted Blooms DSP. I have used several of the other patterns, just not the one lovely enough to be framed. I got brave and was really pleased with the results.

A trio of happiness for sure. Along the top left and top left of the paper it opens us, just like it would in a flower garden. I used those spaces for stamping and then again as my inside paper. It was as if I had stamped it, but didn’t need to. And I didn’t want to not use it, but it wasn’t the right balance for a card front.

This need to make matching gift bags is really starting to fill up my work station. I can count ten bags from where I am sitting. Seriously now, I need to do some gifting.

I really enjoy the combination of rose red and wild wasabi. They really are beautiful together. Sweet words, pretty colors, flowers and butterflies, my work is so happy here.

Have a creative day!

Moana

Cheerful Critters with Snuggles & Smooches

March 5, 2015March 5, 2015 ~ moanaj ~ Leave a comment

Working with pretty paper is always a ton of fun. I decided to pick out a sheet of designer series paper and go for it.

This paper is from the Sweet Taffy set. The whole pack is really fun, exciting, and full of bold color. You are seeing both sides of one sheet today.

That is probably my greatest frustration with some of the paper packs. Which side do you love more? Well, today I used both. I made a card for each side. Aren’t they fun?

The stamping was pretty basic and the layering was simple too. Sometimes that is just all you need. I really wanted to enjoy the paper though.

Of course, if you know me well, you know that orange is my favorite color. When I get asked that question I always clarify with, “Yes, orange, like a pumpkin orange.” Too much fun there!

Have a creative day!

Moana

Painted Petals and Marina Mist

February 9, 2015February 9, 2015 ~ moanaj ~ Leave a comment

I have been waiting to play with this set for a while now, but couldn’t decide on a color. So when I got a spool of marina mist cotton ribbon, I made my choice.

It isn’t my usual color scheme, so it gave me some frustration for sure. The stamping was pretty darn fun thou, even if a bit tricky.

I made a matching gift bag while I was at it. I liked how it turned out, almost better than the card. Now all I need is an occasion to put something inside.

I couldn’t leave it alone though, I had to get out some pearls and add butterflies. That made me feel more at home. But I still had to walk away for a while.

But after a few hours I decided that it wasn’t so bad. Just different than my normal. Shouldn’t we always challenge ourselves? Of course!

Have a creative day!

Moana

Because You Care

February 4, 2015February 4, 2015 ~ moanaj ~ 2 Comments

Back to a Valentine’s card. It is a pretty simple card, but I loved how it turned out. The frame around the sentiment is separate so you can put different phrases inside. The stamp set comes with four different choices, plus other elements. Really a great hostess set!

I have decided that I am in love with the seam binding ribbon. It makes really pretty bows, knots, and is easy to attach to stuff. And it comes in lots of color choices.

The photos are a bit over exposed, but I was in a rush. When am I not though, really. Just like right now. Have to go!

Have a creative day!

Moana

Stacked With Love and Paper Pumpkin

February 2, 2015February 2, 2015 ~ moanaj ~ 1 Comment

Cards for holiday seasons are always fun. But can’t you tell someone you love them any time you like? Of course you can!

I really couldn’t help myself though. This is the first Valentine’s card I have made this year, and it does drip in hearts galore.

The sentiment comes from the January Paper Pumpkin kit. There are several to choose from, and I love them all. I already have my candy ready to make all of the treat bags up and give them out.

A pretty traditional card with real red, basic black, whisper white, and silver foil. I used the sweetheart punch for the large hearts and the heart from the itty bitty punch pack. There are more inside the card and even a little one on the back. Donna, that is for you, giggle…

Have a creative day!

Moana

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Hello There Painted Petals!

Gold Soiree with Banner Blessings Part 2

Painted Blooms with Lotus Blossom

Cheerful Critters with Snuggles & Smooches

Painted Petals and Marina Mist

Because You Care

Stacked With Love and Paper Pumpkin