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Hello everyone! Nina here with another project for GCD Studios. This week we are challenged to create something related to Bs: Basket, Birds, Bee, Bunny and Blossoms! :) I made this bouquet for my Blossoms assignment:) The blossoms are based on the traditional origami flower. The original version was designed for thin and single-sided origami paper. Here is my version for the beautiful heavy weight double-sided pattern paper:) Save half the amount of paper used and get this beautiful double-sided look! :) Let's get started! Supplies: Pattern Paper: (Striking Stripe, Flowery, Flower Child Plaid, Wondering Geo and Organic Geo from...

Who said designing is all about connecting dots? An encouragement theme, some gingham and a stamp set of traffic signs and alphabets by Gel∙à∙tins, I came up with this card: I used the B sides of Farm Field Stripe Paper, Cherry Pie Paper and Sweet Floral Paper from Country Charm collection by GCD Studios. I used a lollypop stick and two brads to hold the sign. I wanted to keep the background soft so that the road sign and the car silhouette can pop.  Polka dots would have been too sweet for the theme but ginghams were just perfect! I hand drawn the...

I am playing with a fun glitter technique to go with my Joy's Life assignment today :) I cut the double sided adhesive paper into a square, put glitter on and then punched out the butterfly:) Sentiment is from Joy's Life Tag You're It Set One. It fits perfectly in the negative shape left by the Martha Stewart Large Punch: Monarch Butterfly. Love all the shine! Happy Crafting! Joy is having an open call for Joy's Life Summer Design Team! I will be staying and look forward for you to join us! Joy is super fun to work with and the...

Happy Tuesday Crafters! It is not a secret that I am a big fan of paper boxes! I have had my eyes on the fabulous Juice Box die by Lifestyle Crafts Core Collection for about 3 months and now it is finally shipping at  lifestylecrafts.com :) My blog readers can use code WAFFLE at checkout for 20% off the entire order. If this is your first time playing with a box die, the following video tutorial may help you get started quickly:) Note 1: Cutting the notches is not a must but if you are using cardstock or heavy weigh patterned paper, the notches will help you get a clean...

Morning Crafters! Only one day left for getting a gift for The Woman in our lives! How about a gift card with a hand-made tote bag card holder? :)  I was inspired by this photo  to use a tote bag for mother's gifts! Every mom needs a roomy and beautiful tote, right? :) Let's get started! Download the Tote Bag Template Print the template at 100% scale on paper or cardstock to use as a template.  Decorate! I added some self-adhesive pearls for the bag feet :) Finished Size: 4"x2.5"x2". This is my first design team project for GCD Studios. Head...

Have you noticed the mini envelope trend? I went ahead and made a bunch with some envelope dies and patterned paper from Lifestyle Crafts. Most of the patterns I used were double sided solids - I added the texture with background stamps from Hero Arts. The banner and the bigger envelope dies are from the same set. The best part is that I can use whatever paper I need to match my projects! How about some neon eyelet envelopes? :)  "Smile" from Flower Garden by Hampton Art. This paper is my favorite from Sweet and Spicy Collection. Some of the...