MR DT: Cards | Celebrate and Thanks

Hello roadies! I am on the Mayaroad blog today with 2 cards to share. These 2 cards are inspired by this gorgeous Mayaroad die - Geometric Hexagon Die. 2 cards with 1 die - how awesome is this die!

Here is the first of the cards, using the positive die-cut. I cut several pieces of the die-cut with white cardstock and arranged them in a geometric fashion.

Each of these hexagons are actually a layer of 2 pieces of die-cuts to enhance the texture of the background. Since I was going to be using white on white cardstock, I needed the background to have some form of texture.

Then I added the silver foil die-cut on top of the existing white cardstock die-cut. The silver foil star came from the die-cut, I just cut along the edges so the background does not look so plain. 

To complete the card, I added some wood shaped star buttons and a sentiment from one of my favorite stamp set, Rose Garden Sentiments using silver ink on black cardstock for contrast. Finally, I added some printed vellum sheet and attached the card front to the base with adhesive foam. 

This really excites me, especially when 1 idea leads to another. Before I know it, 2 cards are done with 1 same die.

This card was lovely to make. While making this first card, I found a second idea to use up the negative of the same die. Instead of throwing them to the bin, I decided to work with them, and here is what I achieved.

For this card, I picked up my distress ink and colored the background piece in peacock feathers color. Then I added some temporary adhesive to the postive side of the die-cut, and stuck it on the card base. Then I went ahead and pasted the negative portions with permanent adhesive. Once that was done, I removed the positive piece, arranged it next in place and repeat the same process again. 

Here was what it looked like after I was done. Then I went ahead to trim off the sides and matted it with teal cardstock.

I really loved how the shades of teal contrast with the white negative die-cuts.

For the decoration, I added some die-cuts from the floral die set. The florals act as a base for the wood tokens. I matched 2 different wood tokens layered one on top of the other and added some leaves acting as fillers and contrast from the base. The die-cut leaves are from the same floral die set and the stamped leaves are from Rose Garden Sentiments. To complete this card, I added some frosted transparency and banners peeking out from either side of the decoration.

Hope you get inspired with Mayaroad, have a great week ahead!

Mayaroad Supplies Used:

Sizzix: Card | Hello

Hello! I am back again on the blog with some Sizzix UK inspirations! This month spells love, and in Singapore we have been busy preparing for Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day!

This is why I am inspired to come up with this card with loads of flowers! 

This garden florals die set is really fascinating! It contains so many elements, and I love them so much! I can really see myself using them again and again!

The card is shaped like a flower pot holding the flowers. I glued the flowers such that it can be removed and display some written sentiments from the sender to the receiver. While making the card base, I thought it would be fun to add some embossing details! Here I used the 3D woven embossing folder, and added the diecut "Hello".

How beautiful is this array of flowers! Tuck some leaves in between the flowers for some highlights and layers. Of course, don't forget a dainty butterfly because butterflies pack a smile! 

Be sure to check out the Sizzix UK blog or Sizzix Lifestyle Instagram for more ideas!

For my local friends residing in Singapore, the dies are available at Made with Love  whilst stocks last!

Supplies Used:

Sizzix: Card | Sending Smiles

Hi scrappy friends! I have been busy this week, loads of new Sizzix UK dies and filled with immensed inspirations. Happy time!

I was very inspired when I laid hands on this die. There are so many inspirations, I had to get my hands on for one first. (Check out my blog later for another in the making) Dies giving me multiple ideas are a great thing, they make it so much more worthwhile for multiple use!

I titled this card sending smiles because of the lovely garden florals diecuts which makes me smile! I love the array of dies in this set, including the bottle to hold the flowers. 

There is so much fun making this card. To back up the bottled flower scene, I used the doily in the Boho Dreams. Don't be fooled! This die set cuts seperately, so you can make use of the feathers / doily seperately.

Adding titles to cards are so easy with a vast selection available from Sizzix UK. Today I am using a combination - the Brush Capital and Brush lowercase alphabet. I had them cut a few times and stuck them one on top of the other. If you are using glitter cardstock, be sure to only use it at the top. for the lower layers, use cardstock. Cardstock adheres easily to one another. In this card, I had the sentiment pasted onto a transparency and attached 2 brads at both ends. In this way, I can easily add a 3D foam dot behind the brads and pop up my entire sentiment. 

Sometimes a plain background does wonders to a card. I prefer not to clutter my main elements. That is why I chose to use the 3-D textured impressions folder - leaves for my backdrop. This impression folder is amazing! If you look closely, there are different depth of impressions and they create a great layering! Just to add some flair to the card, I added a sleek matting to the embossed background using silver foil paper. I am so impressed in the impressions folders, I think I will be using them again and again!

Hope you enjoyed the walk through for this card today. More cards are in the works so be sure to pop over and check out my blog and Instagram soon. Be sure also to check out the Sizzix UK blog or Sizzix Lifestyle Instagram for more ideas!

For my local friends residing in Singapore, the dies are available at Made with Love (and selling out fast, so be sure to come by and see it for yourselves!)

Supplies Used:

      

MR DT: Christmas Cards

Hi Roadies! What is in your crafting plate today? For me, it had been a good change. A little slowing down and spending time on the things I love. This morning, the sun is up and shining. Love to wake up to such bright mornings and it makes me fresh. 

Christmas is coming too soon! I try to get ahead of time and start on the Christmas cards early, so I don't get into the mad rush. Here, I am sharing 4 cards which I have done up pretty quickly with the help of Maya Road embellishments (Really, all you need for Christmas cards this year is Maya Road)

For the first card, I made use of the Maya Road Homemade Holidays stamp set as my primary 'ingredient'. It is so easy to use this set! You have all you need!  I first stamped the circular bells with a random color, red or green. Then I matched it with the hanger portion and stamped. (This hanger portion is also available in the stamp set!) Before I laid all my bells onto the card base, i added some more stamping (the circles with dotted lines) in the background to highlight the bells. Then I stamped the sentiment directly onto the card base using some red pigment inks. Set it all up, and add some Cherry Red cording. When all is done, I decided to add some more blink to this card with the Silver Snow Crystal Charms!

For the next card, i decided to showcase one of my favourite flowers in the Maya Road Collection. This is the Cadmium Red Shimmering Pointed Petal Flower. Love its vibrance and how it shines! There is no need for any other embellishments with this flower! In my case, i added the alphabets 'J' and 'Y' to make up the word JOY. Then I added a little banner, stamped a tiny phrase from the Homemade Holidays Stamp Set. 

Another card here with the same word Joy. This time my stamped sentiment has changed. One stamp set and it gives me this many possibilities. Instead of a large flower centre, I have used the Wood Snowflake button. For the background, I had distressed it with some darker blue distress inks to provide a contrast against my title.

And don't forget to use your dies as well! Dies are very important tools to my crafting purposes nowadays, and I can't do without them! Here is the So Deer Steel Die on some shiny dual tone foil paper that I had on hand. On the background, I did some random stamping of snowflakes. Even the dotted line edging the sides of my background is from the stamp set.

Totally loving the journey working through these 4 cards!

Here are some of the products used:

For those residing in Singapore, Maya Road products are available in Made With Love.

Visit Maya Road for more inspirations!

Website / Blog / Facebook / Instagram

Maya Road and Xyron Swap - Day 5

It's Day 5 of Maya Road DT and Xyron Swap!  Have you been checking out the inspirations under the hashtags #mayaroad #xyron ? I hope you have been enjoying all the projects by the DTs!

What's a blog swap without prizes? Don't forget to check out more details on the blog swap here! There is an amazing prize for this swap at the end of the week! 

Creating for this swap had been a breeze! With the right tools and great embellishments, the project time was shortened and creativity spiked! I used both the 1.5" and 3" sticker makers for this project. I find the variety of sizes good for different embellishments. 

For today, I decided to construct an easel card drawer. This idea had been roving in my mind for some time now, and I decided to put my hands on it!

Easel cards can be stored flat yet opened up to stand when the receiver receives it. So I thought, why not add a drawer to include some special gifts for the receiver as well?

So I started out with making the starburst background for my card. The triangular shapes were cut from different pattern papers and I used the Xyron 3" sticker maker to provide adhesive to my pieces. It's so convinient!

See? All the bits and pieces are now ready for use. I even had excess for my next project! 

Next i prepared some die-cuts to use for my easel card. These Maya Road dies are my top favorites! Here you will see the diagonal ATC die-cut, Amazing Grace Script diecut, Geometric Leave die-cut and my latest favorite floral die! You need this die for sure!

Here's a short video on how I used the Xyron with Maya Road dies. Never lose that dot above your "i" anymore!

I started out adhering the triangle pieces in a starburst fashion and stitched them with a sewing machine. For the die-cuts, I simply ran them through the Xyron sticker makers! Running them through was fun and easy! 

Oh yes, i ran a chipboard through as well! I'm using a chipboard piece from Maya Road - Shot through the Heart chipboard set. For this piece, I took my markers and colored it. 

Everything is now ready for me to start decorating! 

Here is a another closer look into the drawer box. Yes I did run this Maya Road token through the 3" Xyron sticker maker too!

Boy this was fun! Hope you have enjoyed this walk through the making of this easel card drawer! 

Do stop by each of the posts (4th - 9th Sept) at Maya Road DT and comment each day for a chance to win! Be sure also to stop by Xyron to check out the different adhesives available for every crafting needs. Their designers will be sharing more inspiration for you and the easiest way to find them will be with the hashtags #mayaroad #xyron