Tattered Treasures: February 2018

Monday, February 19, 2018

From the Heart

Hello, and welcome! How are you doing today? I'm so happy you're here! I couldn't be more thrilled to be here with you.

It's my honor to be posting on the Maja Design Blog today, and while looking through my recent projects, I realized it's been a very long time since I've used one of my favorite collections, Vintage Autumn Basics. The beautiful purples and mauves from this lovely collection always call to me, and are the inspiration for my card.

The papers are so versatile that twine is the only embellishment that is not created from the collection.

The roses and leaves are handmade using design paper. I hope to have a new rose tutorial ready for you on my next post. I meant to have it for you today, but because we have the flu in our home the smallest things (like editing photos) seem insurmountable. Happily, we are all recovering, so a tutorial will be following shortly.

The layered heart is die cut from design paper, then stitched on the sewing machine and fanned out to create dimension.

The vintage image, sentiment, and flourishes are also from the paper collection. You can see how easy it is to create a card filled with coordinating embellishments with nothing except a pack of Maja Design papers!

A twirly twine bow adds a final frilly touch.

Thank you so much for stopping in! If you're interested in snagging this paper collection (or any of the other gorgeous papers!) for yourself, just click on this STORE FINDER tab, and be magically transported to an online store near you. I hope you're staying healthy through this cold and flu season, and that you have a day filled with sunshine and wondrously joyful moments!

Hugs,

Maja Design Papers Used:

Other Products Used: Natural Twine, Tim Holtz Tattered Florals Dies, Flower Shaping Kit, Flourish Die, Spellbinders Heart Die, Magnolia Rose Leaf Die, Tim Holtz Distress Tool, Sewing Machine, Thread.

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Monday, February 5, 2018

Shall We Dance?

Hello, friends! I'm so happy you've stopped in for a visit. I hope you're having a great day. Are you ready to be finished with winter and move on to spring yet? I'm ready for spring on January 2nd, but mother nature rarely cooperates. My bird feeders have been really busy since the cold set in, so I've been spending time crafting and admiring all the sweet little songbirds.

I'm excited to be sharing a new card on the Maja Design Blog. I'm absolutely head over heels in love with Maja Design's newest collection, Celebration, so I'm featuring it once again in today's card.

Here you'll find layers of distressed papers, pearls, lace, roses, and a billow of gowns. One thing is certain, when this stunning couple steps onto the dance floor, all eyes are on them. The image is fussy cut from the paper collection. There are so many lovely images to work with that the possibilities are endless. I'm inspired to pull out my detail scissors every time I pick up this collection.

The roses are handmade, with a tiny paper rose added as a center. Below are a few photos of the details of the card.

If you'd like to purchase the new collection or any of Maja Design's other beautiful papers, just click on this link for the STORE FINDER to locate a shop near you. I wish you love, joy, and crafty inspiration, and don't forget to dance like no one is watching!

Hugs,