Clean & Simple

I admire those of you who can make eye catching clean and simple card designs! Often times I think it would be awesome to be able to sit down and whip up a card in just minutes using only a few scrap items. For this card project I challenged myself to do just that and it wasn't easy for me!

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 I'm so used to playing with lots of layers, dies and accents that I kept trying to add buttons or sequins or something else to this card. I suppose, just like anything else, it will take practice. 

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Fall is on it's way! I found proof of that in the mailbox this weekend when I received my copy of CardMaker, Autumn, 2014. This issue is loaded with projects to inspire a whirlwind of paper crafting!

My contribution to the issue is this Happy Halloween card with glassine goody bag. I created this set with Pebbles' Thirty One collection. Two of my favorite accents in the line are the stickers that include the adorable Dracula featured on my card and the 'toe tag' attached to the goody bag. 

If you love woodland creatures, there's an entire section dedicated to these adorable critters! And you will love all the ideas for creating cards with vellum! 

Orange You Glad it's Your Birthday?

This Fresh and Fruity themed birthday greeting is perfect for summer! It's cool and sweet with orange juice squirting in every direction! It's another example of how you could use Reverse Confetti's new Perfectly Paisley Confetti Cuts. Think of all the pool and beach projects! 

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The Tag Me, Too Confetti Cut makes a perfect layer for focal points and sentiments! And I love its large scalloped bottom! 

Here's to a refreshing summer weekend! 

T.G.I.F!

It's a typical Friday morning here at the Martin house...Christopher went off to school (year-round), Dan is taking a spin on the treadmill and I'm about to go grocery shopping. We're creatures of habit with regular routines. How about you? 

Do you have any special plans for the weekend? Any birthday's or special occasions to celebrate? Recently I created a colorful pinwheel display with SEI Lifestyles' July Cardmaking Kit that can be used for any number of celebrations. 

Here's a little look see. For more photos and project instructions click here to visit the SEI blog. 

Have a great weekend!