Welcome. I opened a pattern paper purchase, I have been saving. Yes, saving. I imagine all of us who have a passion for paper crafting, we save special, pretty pattern paper for just the right project. And, I really need to use what I have. {smile}.
This pattern paper is Maja Design, and Pion Design, both companies are from Sweden. Yes, I ordered paper from a cross the pond. And yes, paper is heavy. But, I am truly happy with my purchase from almost 2 years ago. {smile} Vintage Spring (butterfly pattern paper), Vintage Summer (floral pattern paper), pattern papers from Maja Design. The text paper is from Pion Design.
Ok, so back to my crafting. I wanted to make several items with these papers, but needed a little inspiration. So, I stopped by Cardabilites to get a peek at their current challenge. The design team really craft some gorgeous paper crafts. You should check out their creations. {smile}
here is the card I made using this sketch:
I am also entering the challenge over @ Just Add Ink. Their current challenge is to use sequins. I love adding these little sparkly gems {smile}.
I also covered and decorated a mini composition notebook. The notebook is also lined with this beautiful blue floral pattern paper. The text paper was added to the barrel of the pen. {smile}
I used a thread cutter to rough the edges of this heavy weight pattern paper. I sponged all the edges with corduroy distress ink. I did machine stitch these pattern papers together. I just love how home-y machine stitching gives a craft.
The fancy oval frame I stamped onto vellum card stock and used pewter (card) and antique gold (notebook) embossing powders.
I used a pale pink seam binding to make my double loop bows. The greeting card also has a pale cream seam binding bow tied around the pink bow. I tied a button to each multi-loop bow. I also added these faceted pearls. On the greeting card, I added pink and marshmallow sequins to the card front.
The butterflies are actually cut with an embossing die. I used some retired wood sheets from Stampin' Up! for the added rustic charm.
Thank you for looking. I will try to get some beautiful photos of the gift card holders I crafted, using these pattern papers. And yeah, these items will be for sale at my Spring Craft Fair Saturday, May 2, 2015, in Albuquerque, NM, @ La Cueva High School. My booth assignment is M-31. Main concourse. Hope to see you there!
