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Friday, March 17, 2023

Flea Market Cards - Simple Stories DT Project

 Hello there and welcome! Today on the blog I've got 8 more handmade cards to share with you! This time around I am using the awesome "Flea Market" collection by Simple Stories. To say this collection is dreamy is an understatement! I LOVED all the fun icons and embellishments in this collection and had so much fun layering lots of Ephemera and stickers and chipboard to make these fun cards. The colors and patterns of this collection are the perfect touch if you like a little vintage and hip and retro!

Here are the cards that I made! You can tell I love lots of layers and texture when I make my cards!


Here are close-ups of each of the cards- I have included the measurements and supplies I used to create each card so if you want to create some of your own, you'll have those handy to make them!


Good Stuff

4 1/4 x 5 1/2" white cardstock for card base
4 1/4 x 5 1/2 " Hidden Treasures 12x12 paper
4 1/2 x 4 1/4 " Small Floral  6x6 paper
Die cut stamp edge rectangle using a metal die with white cardstock
Pink Wood frame- Journal Elements paper
Good Stuff - Foam Sticker
Floral Cluster- Floral Bits and Pieces
Dresser- Sticker Sheet
Lovely label - Journal Bits and Pieces
Vase- Bits and Pieces
Clock -Sticker Sheet
2 Enamel Dots
Button &Thread



Amazing

4 1/4 x 5 1/2" white cardstock for card base
4 1/4 x 5 1/2" Yellow floral 6x6 paper
2 3/4 x 4 1/4" Robins Egg Color Vibe cardstock
Die Cut Scallop Circle from metal die with white cardstock
4 x 4" Floral Circle from 2x2/4x4 Element paper- cut this piece out with a stitched circle metal die
Tickets- Journal Bits and Pieces
Couch - Chipboard sticker
Gold and Blue Sun- Bits and Pieces
Amazing- Foam Sticker
Always Making Happy Memories word strip- Sticker Sheet
Crochet Thread
Clock Brad - Decorative Brads



Gotta Love It

4 1/4 x 5 1/2" white cardstock for card base
4 1/4 x 5 1/2" Aqua Grid paper - 4x6 Element paper
2 x 4 1/4 " Floral 6x6 paper
Postage Stamp edge with metal die from white cardstock
Coral Library Card- Journal Elements
Gotta Love It Circle- Journal Bits and Pieces
This Circle- Journal Bits and Pieces
Books- Bits and Pieces
Teacup- Bits and Pieces
2 Flowers- Floral Bits and Pieces
Special Tag- Journal Bits and Pieces
TV- Sticker Sheet
Happy Days Word strip- Sticker sheet
You are my Fave Word strip- Sticker sheet
Button & Thread




These are the Good Old Days

4 1/4 x 5 1/2" white cardstock for card base
4 1/4 x 5 1/2" Vintage Memories 12x12 paper
1/2 x 5 1/2" Small Floral 6x6 paper
3/4 x 4 3/4" Plaid 6x6 paper
Plate - Sticker sheet
Small Pink Flower- Sticker sheet
Yep label- Journal Bits and Pieces
Plant- Decorative Brads
2 Enamel Dots
2 Buttons & Thread




You're My Fave

4 1/4 x 5 1/2" white cardstock for card base
4 1/4 x 5 1/2" Green Plaid 6x6 paper
 3 1/4 x 5 1/2" Stripe 6x6 paper
2 3/4 x 5 1/2" Aqua Plaid 6x6 paper
You're My Fave Tag- Tag Elements paper
Floral Cluster- (Cut in half) - Floral Bits and Pieces
Shelf- Chipboard Stickers
Plate Brad- Decorative Brads
Teal Ribbon
Pink Brad- Decorative Brads
Button&Thread



Good Stuff

4 1/4 x 5 1/2" white cardstock for card base
4 1/4 x 5 1/2" Hidden Treasures 12x12 paper
1 3/4 x 5 1/2" Green Plaid 6x6 paper
3/4 x 5 1/2" Teal Quilt 6x6 paper
Library card- Journal Bits and Pieces
Pink Scallop Label- Journal Bits and Pieces
Shelf- Bits and Pieces
Chair- Bits and Pieces
Pillows - Bits and Pieces
Good Stuff- Chipboard Sticker
2 Brads - Decorative Brads
Beautiful word strip- Sticker Sheet
Crochet Thread


Vintage Soul

4 1/4 x 5 1/2" white cardstock for card base
4 1/4 x 5 1/2 " Diamond 6x6 paper
3 1/2 x 4 1/4" Robins Egg Color Vibe cardstock
3 1/4 x 4 1/4" Pink Ledger 6x6 paper
Postage Stamp Edge rectangle metal die cut from white cardstock
Vintage Soul-3x4 Elements paper - cut out with a stitched rectangle die if desired
Teal Ribbon
Lamp, suitcases, books, and clock - Bits and Pieces
Pink Heart- Foam Sticker
I Treasure You word strip- Sticker Sheet
3 Enamel Dots



Love

4 1/4 x 5 1/2" white cardstock for card base
1 1/4 x 4 1/4" strips of Diamond 6x6 paper, Plaid 6x6 paper, Floral 6x6 paper and Aqua Grid 12x12 paper - Tear edges
Good Times Tag- Journal Bits and Pieces
Typewriter- Bits and Pieces
Large Floral Cluster- Floral Bits and Pieces
Aqua Leaf spray- Floral Bits and Pieces
Pink Leaves- Floral Bits and Pieces
Green Heart- Foam Sticker
Row of Small Hearts- Sticker Sheet
Love - Sticker Sheet


Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope these designs have inspired you to run out and grab this super cute collection and make some cards of your own! I appreciate it! Happy Crafting




Wednesday, March 15, 2023

My Story Cards - Simple Stories DT Project



Hello, there crafty friends! Today I am up sharing more of my card creations for Simple Stories! 
This collection is called "My Story" and it is absolutely the cutest! The colors and icons in this collection invoke all the things that make "Me Time" so special. Coffee cups, pretty plants, stacks of books just waiting to be read and so much more! 

Here are the 8 cards that I designed with this collection - all my cards are a2 sized and made with white cardstock card bases. 
                                        

Let's take a closer look at each of the cards one by one shall we?

This first card has one of the adorable tags from the Tag Element papers as the sentiment. Aren't the greens in this collection so lovely? Some flowers, a pretty little bird, and a gorgeous large flower peeking out from behind the tag finish this cute card off!

Live Your Dream

Card base - 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 " white cardstock
4 1/4 x 5 1/2 " Share Your Story 12x12 paper
3 3/4 x 4 Peony Color Vibe cardstock
3 1/2 x 4 1/2 " White cardstock - use a rectangle stitched die to cut this out if desired
Pink Ink - Kitch Flamingo
Live Your Dream Tag - Tag Element paper
Flower basket - Bits and Pieces
Yellow flower - Floral Bits and Pieces
Bird - Foam Stickers
Ribbon 
2 Enamel Dots
Large Pink Button & Crochet Thread



On this next card,  I  had fun layering some of the many icons up and making a little desk-type of scene. The cute "Good Vibes" sentiment from the Chipboard Stickers takes center stage for a bold greeting! I added this super fun corrugated paper from my stash for a little bit of extra texture. 

Good Vibes

Card base - 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 " white cardstock
4 x 5 1/4 " Just Be You 12x12 paper
2 x 5 1/2 " Corrugated paper
4x4 Books - 2x2/4x4 Elements Paper
Computer - Journal Bits and Pieces
Plant- Bits and Pieces
Newspaper - Bits and Pieces
Coffee Cup - Bits and Pieces
Good Vibes- Chipboard Sticker
4 Enamel Dots
Crochet Thread


Another horizontally oriented card was just perfect to highlight this very cute bicycle from the Chipboard Stickers. I love the dimension the chipboard adds to an otherwise flat card! the "Choose Joy" sticker from the Foam Stickers is a great sentiment to send to someone who needs a little cheering up! 


Choose Joy

Card base - 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 " white cardstock
4 x 5 1/4" Take Your Time  12x12 paper
3 x 4 1/4" Peony Color Vibe cardstock
All About Me Card- Journal Bits and Pieces
Yellow Label- Sticker Book
Tag- Tag Elements Paper
Choose Joy - Foam Stickers
Bike - Chipboard Stickers
Twine
2 Enamel Dots
Pink Ink- Kitch Flamingo


Pretty butterflies are abundant on this fun card! The "Good Vibes" tag is from the Tag Elements paper and it is a new fun size that normally isn't the shape the tags are, this one was meant to be more of a bookmark size and fit perfectly on my card front. I also added some pretty sheer ribbon to the top with a Decorative Brad in the center. 

Good Vibes #2

Card base - 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 " white cardstock
4 1/4 x 5 1/2" Take Your Time 12 x 12 paper
2 x 5 1/2" Green Floral 6x6 Paper Pad
Orange Flower-  Floral Bits and Pieces
Butterfly - Foam Stickers
Happy Label- Bits and Pieces
Small Orange Flower- Bits and Pieces
Butterfly Brad- Decorative Brads
Ribbon
 Mini Clothespin
Button & Crochet Thread

Cute cameras were such a fun addition to the collection! To go with the camera- a cute "Smile" sentiment from the Bits and Pieces die cuts made a great addition to the card front. There are some great pattern papers that I layered up on this card for a little variety! 


Smile

Card base - 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 " white cardstock
5 1/4 x 4 "  Peony Color Vibe Cardstock
1 3/4 x 4 " Take Your Time 12x12 paper
1 3/4 x 4" Just Be You 12x12 paper
Pink Circle - Journal Bits and Pieces
Camera- Bits and Pieces
Smile - Bits and Pieces
2 Blue Flowers- Foam Stickers
Enjoy this Moment- Sticker Sheet
Yellow and Orange Brad- Decorative Brads
Pink Doily


On this card, I knew I wanted to use a couple of the beautiful floral die cuts from the Floral Bits and Pieces - so I created a fun library card style pocket from some of the Apricot Color Vibe Cardstock to create a holder for the flowers. The Happy Day tag is from the chipboard pieces on the Decorative Brad sheet - these are awesome to use on cards for their perfect smaller size!

Happy Days

Card base - 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 " white cardstock
4 1/4 x 5 1/2 " Share Your Story Green 12x12 paper
4 x 5 1/4" Just Be You 12x12 paper
4 x 2 1/2 " Just Be You (Floral Side) 12x 12 paper
3 1/2 x 6 1/2 Apricot Color Vibe cardstock - used to make Library Pocket embellishment
To make this score the paper at 4" on the 6 1/2 " side, glue the two sides down and corner round the top corners of the cardstock
Twine
Floral Cluster- Floral Bits and Pieces
Mustard Flower- Floral Bits and Pieces
2 scallop edge borders cut with white cardstock
Happy Days Tag- Decorative Brads
Orange Label- Sticker Book
Shine- Sticker Sheet
Orange Brad- Decorative Brads


I am a sucker for a good collection that has black and bright colors paired together. When I saw the bold, black tag paired with the greens and the pinks in the collection - I fell in love! Another little computer desk scene along the bottom of the card makes for a fun design element!


Enjoy Life

Card base - 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 " white cardstock
4 x 5 1/4 " Peony Color Vibe cardstock
4 x 4 Green Floral 6x6 paper
Black Ribbon
Doily
Black  Tag- Tags Element paper
Note Label- Journal Elements
Computer -Bits and Pieces
Flower Vase- Bits and Pieces
Coffee Cup - Sticker Sheet
Enjoy Life - Sticker Sheet
Mini Clothespin
Twine

This last card is one of my favorites. As a book lover - I knew I needed to use the super cute book shelf pattern paper from the 6x6 Paper pad that made a great background to layer more fun elements to this card! The sentiments are 3 stickers that I found in the Sticker Book and made for such a good reminder of all the things that we should be doing daily! 

Note

Card base - 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 " white cardstock
4 x 5 14" Books 6x6 Paper Pad
2 x 5 1/2" Corrugated paper
Twine
Mint Dot Card- Journal Elements paper
Note Card- Journal Bits and Pieces
"Be The Good", "Be Strong" and "Enjoy Life" labels - Sticker Book
Flower Basket- Bits and Pieces
Books- Decorative Brads
2 Enamel Dots
Mini Clothespin

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope I have inspired you to create some cards of your own using this amazingly adorable collection! Pull up a comfy chair, grab your favorite drink, and settle in for a little "Me Time" with the "My Story" collection today! 

Products used:
My Story 6x6 Paper Pad
My Story Cardstock Stickers
My Story Tags and Bookmark Elements
My Story Journal Elements
My Story 2x2/4x4 Elements
My Story Chipboard Stickers
My Story Bits and Pieces
My Story Journal Bits and Pieces
My Story Floral Bits and Pieces
My Story Sticker Book
My Story Foam Stickers
My Story Decorative Brads
My Story Enamel Dots
Color Vibe Cardstock in Peony and Apricot