LilyBean's Paperie

freshening things up...

I love combining patterns.  This is what drew me to paper-crafting in the first place.  Fabric was my first love and then I stumbled across the scrapbooking section of the craft store and felt this incredible excitement as I realized that all of the patterns I loved in fabric were also right there on paper, and well, the rest is a happy, paper-loving history.

My card today was created for Freckled Fawn and uses my  most favorite washi tape ever, Wide Floral Washi, and a Wood Chip Frame that I have painted with acrylic paint and stamped using Papertrey Ink's Background Basics:  Text Style stamp set.  

The Vanilla Bean scrunched seam binding is from My Craft Spot and the trim is from my vintage stash.

My friend Janet is freshening up my blog for me and I just love what she's been creating.  Besides creating beautiful digital collages and images, she also creates custom blog headers and etsy banners.  You must visit her shop to take a peek.

Thank you Janet!  I LOVE my new look.

Melis

 

paper pieced blossom...

Good Monday morning!  I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  Today I have a new Make it Monday tutorial up on the Papertrey Ink blog....AAAAK!  Heartburn, I tell you, but I am learning to throw my cares aside when it comes to preparing these videos and just relax a bit, so be gentle will you ,and check it out if you'd like a little step-by-step in my paper piecing technique.

I have a major thing for paper piecing and just love the whole nit-picky process of trimming and fussy-cutting, but mostly of getting to use patterns and color combined to make something sweet and soft.  

I used Papertrey Ink's Friends 'Til the End, Flower Fusion #11, and Sew Simple Borders stamp sets to create this little number for you, oh and all of my paper is from the Pretty Pastels paper pad.

And, my friend Janet invited me to be a guest on her blog using her beautiful digital designs.  Here is the card I created using the Antique Bookmarks collage.  I'm warning you, one step into her etsy shop and you'll be hooked on her lovely, lovely creations.  

It seems I can't create without using my felt, trim, and dies.  These are simple ways of adding your own unique touch.

And, of course some Raspberry Truffle scrunched seam binding and a lovely cameo applique from Webster's Pages.

 

Hope your Monday is wonderful!  Looking forward to watching a little girl dressed in hot pink baseball socks play some softball tonight :).

Melis

 

a shabby collection...

I have some fun news to share with you today!

I've been using scrunched seam binding or "Crinkle Ribbon" from My Craft Spot for quite a while now and love it to the point that I can't imagine paper-crafting without it.  I love the way the bows turn out soft and plump and I LOVE the shabby colors that tie in perfectly with my favorite color scheme.

My favorite colors are available in a collection now at My Craft Spot consisting of:  Raspberry Truffle, Vanilla Bean, and Spring Breeze.  So anytime you're in the mood to shabby up your stash, you can find these three lovely colors bundled together right HERE.  

My projects today use Melissa Frances supplies, the first is a little gift container using the Melissa Frances Rectangular Scallop Treat Cup, paper from the Classic Elegance collection, pleated white organza ribbon, and a resin applique.  You can visit the Melissa Frances Etsy shop for treat cup kits and other beautiful supplies.

Love these glass button replicas and pink crocheted trim

My Just a Note stamp is from Papertrey Ink's Friendship Jar Spring Fillers stamp set and is stamped on a tag die cut using the Tiny Tags die.  

And, before I go, there's a fun holiday challenge posted on the Festive Friday blog.  All you have to do is create a holiday card using the word "Sweet".

My card for the challenge uses Papertrey Ink's Friendship Jar and Friendship Jar Holiday Fillers stamp sets as well as a sentiment from the Candy Cane Christmas stamp set.  

The Baker's Twine is another product you can find at My Craft Spot and comes in so many fun color combinations.  Some of my favorite are Stars & Stripes, Watermelon Taffy, and Pink Lemonade.

Enjoy your Friday and thank you for visiting.

Melissa