Crazy About You

June 22, 2015June 20, 2015 ~ moanaj ~ Leave a comment

A simple gift set that is truly all occasion. You never know when you will need a ready to go set at the last minute. It would be nice to remember all of our events all of the time, but that doesn’t always happen. Or when someone is wonderful and you just want to say thank you in a special way.

That is what this set is for. I used the scalloped flower from the Crazy About You set to make the background for the card and matching bag. I did a simple overlay of velum and scattered large rhinestones in the center of the flowers. So simple, yet so pretty.

I added a touch of linen thread and used my bone folder to help it curl just a little. It also takes the kinks out, but I do love a bit of curl. I stamped a couple on scrap and punched them out with the 1 3/4″ scalloped circle punch and accented the front and the inside of the card.

Well, this project was a quick make and has lots of possible uses. Try one out for yourself!

Have a creative day!

Moana

Camp Bountiful in a Card

June 14, 2015June 14, 2015 ~ moanaj ~ 2 Comments

Spending a week with a wonderful group of ladies working together to serve the most beautiful girls, communing with nature and worshiping God, it is obvious why I created the card I did.

Lovely as a Tree will remain one of my long time favorites, always. Being surrounded by nature and removed from technology and distractions brings solace like no other.

The girls, that huge group of lovely girls, worked together, learned together, laughed together, and cried together. It was such a wonderful experience and I hope I get the opportunity to serve again next summer.

It wont be easy to get back into the routine of life, but there isn’t a choice. But, I can choose to keep myself in tune with the things I learned and felt. I will continue to serve those I love.

Have a creative day!

Moana

Love is Kindness with Newsprint DSP

April 15, 2015April 15, 2015 ~ moanaj ~ Leave a comment

I wasn’t sure what I would come up with last night. I had pulled some product to work with, but when I sat down to do it, I wasn’t feeling it. Total do over. How about this awesome stamp instead? Absolutely!

I had been waiting until closer to Mother’s Day to use this beauty, because it so reminded me of my mom. She always makes flowers look beautiful, no matter how they show up. Even in rumpled newspaper.

I had to do echo stamping inside, but wanted my gift bag to mirror the stamp as well. I think it worked out pretty good, don’t you? Both the card and bag were made from one sheet of card stock, plus a little scrap to frame my stamped image.

I really couldn’t wait to make the little pretend newspaper on this image, like so many other stampers have done. It was so fun, even if it was a bit tricky. You should totally give it a try.

Just looking at this set under my spotlights makes me smile. I absolutely love them. With workshop coming this weekend, I might have to change a project? No, I will stay firm, but I don’t want to.

Have a creative day!

Moana

Guy Greetings Woo-Hoo!

April 8, 2015May 28, 2015 ~ moanaj ~ Leave a comment

This was an awesome set to make! I couldn’t stop giggling at this little muscle man saying woo-hoo! Really, so funny. I was going for masculine here and think I nailed it.

The gift bag here is a tall one but still came from one sheet of card stock. It measures 1 x 1 x 7.5. Yup, pretty darn tall. I think one of those huge candy bars would be awesome inside. I like how I always want to put candy in my bags. I did put some fairly stout items inside and my linen thread handle still held strong. I couldn’t have a ribbon handle, no too girlie.

The mix of the image with the typeset paper along with the muscle man gave it a very vintage look. I sponged everything to continue the look. Even though you can’t see a lot of it, I think the alphabet embossing folder gave the texture I needed.

So how about you dig into your stamps and make something that brings a grin to you and the person you give it to. That is why we do this after all, right?

Have a creative day!

Moana

Sheltering Tree

March 3, 2015March 3, 2015 ~ moanaj ~ 1 Comment

Spring is in the air and blossoms are all over my fruit trees. I thought I would try to re-create that with my maiden voyage of this beautiful stamp set. It worked.

I tried to add more interest with white stazon flowers in the trees, but my color pallet was too light and they were kind of lost. Seeing them in person makes it easier that through a photo. I thought I could color with some blendabilities over the stazon parts, but decided against it.

The card base is wild wasabi with whisper white and blushing bride layers. To keep the boarders nice and tidy I adhered them with tombo multipurpose glue so I could wiggle them in just the right place. I love the skinny boarders, but they can be a bit tricky.

It needed some kind of embellishment, but it had to be subtle. The linen thread became the perfect choice and finished it off perfectly.

Now, with these cards looking so happy and ready to go, I wish I had a bunch more to send to all my dear friends.

Have a creative day!

Moana

Big Day for Park Lane DSP!

January 28, 2015January 28, 2015 ~ moanaj ~ 1 Comment

Happy Birthday to Who? The lucky folks who are getting these lovely cards. I hadn’t had the park lane designer series paper out for some time, but I sure do love it!

I like how the different patterns lend themselves to a masculine for feminine look, but not entirely. It makes it really versatile.

The Sale-a-bration free stamp set Big Day is one you will want for sure. This cute little cake on a stand is just one of the stamps. The candle is separate, so you can put on however many you want, or can squeeze in.

Then, bring on the blendabilities for the perfect coordinating look. Both cards are accented with linen thread and crumb cake paper. The card base is naturals white. That stuff is so beautiful, and a great deal too.

I used the bitty accents punch pack to make those cute flowers out of more crumb cake and put a basic pearl inside each one. Even the one inside. I punched the stamp with the 2″ circle punch and bordered it with crumb cake using the 2 3/8″ scallop punch. It went together really quick.

Drum roll please, I didn’t sponge anything! If you know me you know that is so out there. But I really liked it this way. Try something new yourself now!

Have a creative day!

Moana

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Creativity for all seasons and reasons.

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Crazy About You

Camp Bountiful in a Card

Love is Kindness with Newsprint DSP

Guy Greetings Woo-Hoo!

Sheltering Tree

Big Day for Park Lane DSP!