Showing posts with label cards. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cards. Show all posts
Hello blogworld!

Where the heck has January gone already? I feel like I blinked and half the month is gone! Which isn't a bad this because it means that I have lots cards I have to share with you! Hooray!

I'm lucky enough to be feature in issue 142 of Papercraft Essentials, showcasing a selection of cards inspired by the Pantone colour of the Year, which is... * drum roll *..... Greenery!

I was very happy when I first saw the colour, not only is it a beautiful shade of green, but it's a bold statement and a reminder about how we need to start thinking about nature. Pantone believe that the zesty yellow-green shade evokes the first days of spring and envelopes the notion to breathe, reinvigorate and appreciate the great outdoors. As Pantone is such an influential presence in the design industry, it's only a matter of time before the colour filters into all aspects of design! It's time ring the great outdoors, indoors! Or just actually go outside more... :)

With that said, I was inspired to 'go green' and create some clean & simple designs of my own which I feel do the shade justice - here's a sneak peek! To see more you can purchase the issue here.






Until next time! N x



Hello!
Sunday has rolled around again and it was a miserable misty afternoon... just perfect the night before Halloween! We celebrated last night, and I can confirm that we went to town on our outfits! More detail to follow.. it pays to be crafty!

I'm here to brighten the mood with a sneak peek of my fabulously fruity cards which feature in issue 16 of Die-cutting Essentials which is on sale now! My cards focus on the Fruit Salad dies from Hero Arts :)




To grab a copy of Die-cutting Essentials 16 click here.
Until next time! <3
N x

Thank goodness it's Friday!

And with that, I'd like to share a lovely little feature I contributed to Die-cutting Essentials issue 12, which focusses on using free paint swatches to make ombre-inspired cards!

I so enjoyed making these clean & simple cards, and have since made many more cards with different swatches and colourways. I'm becoming more adventurous with colour, the beauty of paint swatches is that the colour combinations to create an ombre-look are ready and free to take from local DIY shops!


This fab build-a-cake die is from My Mind's Eye and come with a banner die and a diamond ring - great for wedding, engagement and birthday cards!



This is my favourite, remember it's important to smile! :)

Natalie <3