This March I had a lot of birthday projects and cards to make and for whatever reason fairies seemed to take center stage. The card in the top photo I did in teals and blues that came from the fabulous dragonfly paper gifted to me by Bev (YT: NewCrafterBev). I colored her up with my Copic markers (hair: Y R20, 24 and 31; skin: E000, 00, and 11 with R20 for cheeks; hat and jacket: B02 and 24; wings and tights: C3 and B02; socks: C5; boots: C3, 5, 7 and 9) and just started drssing up the card with doily trims, flower appliques, turquise bling, and sat her on a turquise die cut bench. Add a little Glossy Accents for the eyes and boots and a little bit of cotton candy Stickles and voila!
The next card I did in purples and greens using a fairy die cut in those colors. By adding layers of cardstock, a paper doily base, little crocheted flowers, pale green bling butterflies, and homemade enamel dots (to add some magical sparkle), the card looked rich and interesting. I used a Martha Stewart corner doily punch to add interest to the green cardstock layer and inside I used the whole punch around the page set to  make a white base for writing my birthday wishes.
The last project I did was a fairy layout. I am not usually a 12 x 12 layout person (unless it is for a special album for an event like a milestone birthday present for my dad’s 70th or my wedding), but this large fairy and the super large paper doily seemed to demand a big format. Can crafty items do that? LOL Â Anyway, I used some beautiful Heidi Grace papers, did a lot of distressing and fussy cutting of “wheels” and embossed papers, and splattered some watered down paints (which I mixed to match the papers) to come up with the layout in the photo at right. Because sometimes it is hard to know when to stop, I added a couple flowers, lots of enamel dots and some Tim Holtz washi tape to add more interest. Very shabby chic and a bit vintage I think.
The following are the videos in which I share the cards (along with one other that I made with a kitty digi I drew specifically for my friend Dee (YT: BlackCatCrafts13)) and the layout:
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Awesome blog Kristina =) Makes me want to start using mine again too – lol. It’s great to see the photos up close, so much more detail than in videos. Looking forward to seeing all your blog post and your digi’s – so exciting. Hugs! Sarah
Thank you Sarah! If you do revive yours I’d love to see it! Yeah, there are some things that are easier on YT, but some details and information are easier written out. 🙂 thanks for stopping by! xoxo, Kristina
Great blog. It is nice to see the cards more in detail. They look so beautiful. Patrizia
Thanks so much Patrizia! Yes, while YT is great for sharing processes, actual detail is much better in blogs. 🙂 Thanks for coming over and joining me here! I really appreciate it. xoxo, Kristina
Love it that a handcrafted cards that I received from you is on your blog! When you are famous, I will have a piece of your history! Thanks for your crafty friendship and I wish you well with your bloggy adventure.
Julie and Incognita(HEY!)
You are so sweet. If only! If one day my love of art and dogs can result in something lasting–wow, that would be great. Thank you so much for your support and encouragement. It means so much to me. Warm hugs, Kristina
This is so pretty you are so talented!! Congratulations on the blog and Happy Birthday!
Thank you so much for registering and for your support and encouragment! Thanks also for the birthday wishes. 🙂 Hugs, Kristina