IRIS FOLDING USING UP MEG'S GARDEN COLLECTIONS

Liz here with you today and a big hello to everyone and welcome to the New Year.

I trust that you had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends and ready to start the new year afresh?

As it is still the holiday period, I thought I would share with you a little trick to use up some of your Meg's Garden Collections.  We all have those pieces that we don't want to throw out, so here is a different way to look at them and to create some special cards to give your family and friends.

Iris folding is an easy and lovely way to use up those small pieces of paper that reside in your collections .

Here is a closer look. 

For the iris opening in the centre I used a picture from the collection, but you can use anything you wish.

 Don't feel that you have to only make 'female' cards, here is an example how you can use 'time Ephermeral' and Cafe au Lait to create a 'gentleman' card.

I hope you have enjoyed our little trip today into the uses of small pieces of papers and that take the time to try this easy technique.
Until next time........happy creations..........love Liz

SECRET MYSTERY BOX & MINI JOURNAL with new PARIS CHIC COLLECTION

Hello Everyone,

Liz here today showing you the new PARIS CHIC COLLECTION.   I was lucky enough to be given the new Journal pack in this wonderful collection.

But first let me tempt you with a 'Secret' mystery box that I created to hold the mini journal using Paris Chic.

And Meg's Garden new Box Handle Arch and decorative lock.  Stunning items don't you think?? Then I was inspired to do a little Decoupage on the lid, with papers from Paris Chic and Vintage Beauties.

Now for a little side view and inside peek.

I made the little Journal from a couple of 12x12 album page inserts, then set about decorating my Journal.

Some special brass corners and metal hearts.

Meg's Garden lace and ribbon really set the Journal off.

Meg's Garden heart shaped doily and beautiful floral ribbon.

 You will notice that I used a little 'Inca Gold' in gold to edge a few of the cutouts, which gives a real vintage look to the pictures.

Finally a little fussy cutting of the flowers and here is the end.

I hope you have enjoyed our little visit through Meg's new Paris Chic Collection and be sure to check out more HERE.

Thanks for taking the time to look and until next time........happy creating. ....Love Liz.