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Repeating Shapes - Cardmaking

Today we have card inspiration for you!  I have seen lots of inspiration of repeating punched or die-cut shapes to create a card or layout.  We wanted to create an example using this same concept with the Modern Millinery program. 

Steps 1 & 2

You'll need paper for the background [white is shown], printed cardstock of your choice, and some embellishments [je t'adore embellishment box used here].  We also used our Slice and the applique card for our die-cutting.  We used a mix of pattern papers and then played around with the layout of the pieces.

This would be a simple shape to cut by hand if needed.  It creates a fun chevron pattern.

Steps 3 & 4

Next we added printed word strips and hand cut them into a similar shape as our die-cut pieces to keep a cohesive look.  Then we added embellishments to the card which included: pink rolled flower, gold glittler leaves and gems & pearls.

Here is our finished card. Perfect for any occassion!

Tip: Using old scraps to make your own notepads

The other day I was on pinterest and I saw this amazing idea for making your own notepad! I thought instantly what a fun way to use up your old paper scraps and make a cute personalized gift for a friend.  The options are endless and it is so easy!!

pick your paper - or in my case find some scraps. You'll also need white cardstock or something to use for the inner pages to write on. If you want to get crazy you can find a light piece of chipboard to use for the back piece of your notepad.

clothes pins - use these to hold the paper in place while you place the glue on the top part or side of notepad.

glue - use tacky adhesive from your local craft store and paint it on with your finger. You can use a brush if you prefer. Make sure you cover the top part completely with the glue.

Let it dry and viola! You have gorgeous notepads ready to be personalized for gifts. You could monogram them, put quotes in them... the options are endless!

Inspiration from here.

 

 

 

Slice Survey Winners

Thank you for all the great reponses and information you provided us by taking the Slice Survey.  We are always grateful to hear from you! We had so many reponses that we couldn't just pick one winner, we picked TWO WINNERS instead!  These two lucky girls have won 3 Slice Design Cards!

Winners

Wanda M. Curbelo

Janie St Pierr

Thanks again for your feedback!  We are always looking for ways to provide our customers with exactly what they want!

Sarah Jane Layout - Inspiration

We are soooo close to shipping Sarah Jane, you know what that means?  It is going to be available to you SOON!  Here is the product that was used in the layout below.  The art Sarah Jane creates is unbelievable and we just LOVE it's playful/nostalgic look.  

The back ground paper - base for the page and to create borders at the top and bottom of the layout

Use this paper to create the cute dress tags along the top, cut around the dresses and add them to cute white tags

Of course finish off with die-cuts for the final touches 

This layout is adorable, and what litle girl doesn't love to play dress up!  

Thanks for stopping by! 

 

Summer Color Inspiration

Can you believe that it is already Summer!  Today we wanted to share some amazing inspiration to help get your creative juices going and give you some inspiration on how to use some of that product that has been sitting in your closet/shelves for decades. [we all probably have more than we want to admit... but this is beside the point]

First, how many of you use pinterest for inspiration?  I sure hope that was a consistent "YES", because for us creative people this is pretty close to heaven when it comes to inspiration. There are so many inspiring summer pallets out there, but we chose to go with the bright playful one of course!  It is Friday afterall.

 

Kitchen inspiration

source: http://www.designsponge.com/2010/06/simply-color.html

The "oh so famous" painted wood spoons, tutorial link below

make your own: http://www.littlebitfunky.com/2012/03/painting-wooden-spoons.html

Gorgeous flowers... what is summer without flowers

source: http://angelahardison.blogspot.com/2012/05/write-her-name-in-sky.html?showComment=1336522226527#c2596042637927051005

And of course party inspiration! This balloon wall is to die for.

Ok... see what I mean by being inspired!  Now pick a pallet, dig into all your old goodies and see what you can find to create a bright summer inspired page! Happy Crafting!

Paper Crafting Tools Survey

We need your help!  Making Memories has been brainstorming new paper crafting tools and we need to hear from the experts!  If you would please take this brief survey and help us better understand your needs when it comes to tools!  We want to make sure that you aren't missing a specific tool and of course we want to inspire you with something new and innovative!

We will pick a lucky winner on July 2nd to receive a sample of Making Memories' products.  The winner will be chosen randomly and will be notified via email and announced right here on the blog!  Take a minute to share your expertise and of course have a chance to win some AWESOME Making Memories' products!  I bet you can't guess what the prize will be...