Poinsettia Background Card

 

 

 

I enjoyed making this pretty Christmas card with this week's free digital file, Poinsettia Backgrounds available at Paperie By Jennifer.

 

 

 

I started by printing the Poinsettia Backgrounds and applying holographic clear film.  Then I cut the background into a rectangle. 

 

 

 

I added a few die cuts.  The pretty frame is from The Greetery.  The sentiment and tree are from my shop.  Attach these elements together for a one of a kind handmade card. 

 

 

Easy Christmas Card Using Digital Backgrounds

 

 

 

Create a quick and simple Christmas card using our freebie digital file of the week, Christmas Ribbons Backgrounds.

 

Download and import the image into any software that will let you resize the image.  I resized the background to 2 inches wide and copied it until I had 9 images.  This is what fits on a single sheet and is enough for two cards.

 

 

 

Next, I trimmed the images to 1.75 inches square and adhered them to a red card base.  Once the squares were attached, I trimmed the card to a square to fit the pieces.  Using foam dots for dimension, I added a sparkly red bow from my Christmas Window Die Cuts collection to finish it off. 

 

 

This a pretty but simple card to make.  Change up the color scheme and the background papers to make a birthday card.

New Coloring Book Format - Paint by Number!

 

 

 

Check out our new coloring book format, Paint by Number!  Our first release is Halloween themed.  This is a great way to relax and be creative.  No need to spend time and energy figuring out what colors are best.  Just use the color guide. There are 20 different designs and each has a full page color guide.  

 

These digital files are easy to download and print.

 

 

     Let us know what designs you would like to see in upcoming books in the Paint by Number series.

Quick Fall Card

 

 

 

I made a quick and easy card with this week's freebie digital file.  First, print one of the pretty fall baskets on cardstock.  Trim and layer over patterned papers and a square card.  I added a few sparkly gems in the corners.  This was fast and easy and you could quickly make several for friends and family. 

 

 

  

 

This week's freebie file: Pumpkin Baskets

 

 

Print on cardstock

 

Layer over patterned paper

 

 

Add a sentiment on the inside if desired.

 

Happy Fall Yall die cuts

Artist Spotlight - Purple Gladiolas

 

 

 

This beautiful card was colored and created by Timothy.  He donates beautiful cards for this research and awareness based non-profit. 

 

https://geneticalliance.org.uk/campaigns.../rare-disease-uk/

 

 

This pretty line art is available in our Gladiolus Coloring Book digital.  Just download the file, print and color.

Autumn Gift Tags

 Fall Gift Tags

 

 

Make these cute and easy fall themed gift tags.  Perfect for cards, presents and junk journals.

 

 

 

Start by printing your favorite sheet from the Shabby Fall Tag Digital Pack.

 

 

Fussy cut the tags.  They are easy to cut by hand because of the straight lines.  Punch a hole with a hole punch.  Add depth with tea dye ink sponged around the edges. 

Glue the hole reinforcers around the hole in the tags.  Cut some pretty ribbon, add some fall flowers and assemble.

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Using Coloring Book Pages in Crafts

 

Have you ever seen a coloring book design that was beautiful but you weren't sure how to use it in your craft projects?

 

Using Coloring Book Page Designs in Paper Crafting

Coloring books provide a meditative coloring experience. These same designs can serve as a foundation for paper crafting due to their:

1. Intricate Patterns: From mandalas to floral motifs, coloring book pages offer a rich tapestry of patterns that translate beautifully onto paper.

2. Artistic Inspiration: They provide a starting point for creativity, offering both structure and room for personal interpretation.

3. Infinite Possibilities: Digital coloring pages can be printed an unlimited number of times allowing for different colorways.

Incorporating Designs into Paper Crafting

 

1. Card Making

• Backgrounds: Use uncolored and embellished coloring book pages as backgrounds for greeting cards. Trim them to fit and layer with sentiments and decorations.  You could always color them to match your theme.
  

• Die-Cutting: Utilize intricate designs from coloring pages as templates for die-cutting shapes and borders for your cards.

2. Scrapbooking

• Embellishments: Cut out colored sections of the designs to use as decorative elements on scrapbook pages.

• Frames and Borders: Create custom frames or borders for your photos by incorporating parts of colored designs.

3. Home Decor

• Wall Art: Frame completed coloring pages to create unique wall art pieces for your home.

• Decoupage: Apply sections of colored designs onto objects like trays or boxes using decoupage techniques for personalized home decor.

4. Gift Wrapping and Tags

• Custom Gift Wrap: Use colored sections of designs to wrap gifts creatively, adding a personal touch.

• Gift Tags: Cut out smaller sections of colored designs to make custom gift tags that match your wrapping paper.

  
  
   

So, the next time you pick up a coloring book, envision the endless possibilities beyond the pages. Let your creativity soar as you merge the worlds of coloring and paper crafting into delightful works of art that are uniquely yours. Happy crafting!

New! Digital Freebie from Paperie By Jennifer

 

Enjoy this beautiful peacock freebie! Use these background papers for cards, junk journals, scrapbooks and more.  Just download and print!

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Colorful Sticker Heart Sheets

 New Colorful Heart Sticker Sheets 

from PaperieByJennifer

 

 

Just in time for Valentine's Day, I created new colorful heart stickers. These come in sheets of 2 for a total of 18 stickers.  These stickers are perfect for adding a festive touch to the back of an envelope or on your cards and journals.