Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Simple Stories Dream Big Collection

Oh happy day! If you have a dreamer in your life (or maybe you are one too?) you are going to love the new Dream Big Collection from Simple Stories. It’s filled with rainbows unicorns, faeries, mermaids and so much more! 
Simple Stories has pulled out all the stops so there’s lots and lots to play with. Printed and die cut Bits and Pieces, thick Chipboard Stickers, and pattern papers that will make you sigh with contentment! 
The papers are easy to mix and match because they’re perfectly coordinated. You can find inspirational sentiments on the sticker sheet that’s included in the Collection Kit paper pack. I adore the colorful round sparkles that make great accents for all the images… fairy dust for the pixies or bubbles for the mermaid.
I think this collection is so much fun ! I know it’s going to delight the young ladies in my life, but I know a few grown ups that would be just as happy to receive one of these cards! Who doesn’t love to shine? 
With this collection anything is possible.. ride a unicorn, fly with faeries, and make some magic with a mermaid.


All cards finished size 4.25 x 5.5”
Simple Stories 10206 Dream Big Collection Kit
Simple Stories 10221 Dream Big Bits and Pieces
Simple Stories 10220 Dream Big 6x12 Chipboard Stickers

Dream Big Collection Kit
Dream Big Collection Kit

SS | SBK
Dream Big Bits and Pieces
Dream Big Bits and Pieces

SS | SBK
Dream Big 6x12 Chipboard
Dream Big 6x12 Chipboard

SS | SBK

Saturday, August 25, 2018

Believe Dove

You know I LOVE die cuts! I love the clean crisp lines and bold graphic looks you can design with them. I saw the book cover this time at The Library Challenge and couldn't resist playing along. 
Isn't this amazing? I love the colors and bold contrast! Here's what I made.....
I used a Poppystamps Peaceful Dove for the bird. I cut the image from orange card stock and then adhered the negative over a black panel. I cut the dove a second time from charcoal card stock and then inlaid it in the cut opening. 
The sunshine was created by cutting several circles in different sizes from yellow card stock. The circles are stacked to mimic the sun on the book cover.
I added a die cut sentiment (believe) in white to mimic the white title on the book cover. 
I hope you find some time to play along today too!



Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"
Dies | Poppystamps Believe Loose Script, Peaceful Dove | Memory Box Circle Basics


Circle Basics
Circle Basics

POPPY
Believe Loose Script
Believe Loose Script

POPPY
Peaceful Dove
Peaceful Dove

POPPY