Inspired by lace collection cards

Inspired by lace digital papers

Here I have used cream and white

I was inspired by Megs card recently using cream and white

Paper used Inspiration in lace

                                                              Inspiration in lace paper #20485

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                                    Don’t forget to check out Megs Etsy shop  for all these Pretty papers,

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                                                    Cheers Trish

   

Folded Surprise

The surprise starts by folding card stock into three, and reverse folding both ends giving a winged effect.

The left-hand wing has pale green damask paper from A Lady's Diary collection as the base, and layers of delicate lace and ribbon over top. Then, a delightfully whimsical image of two ladies in all their finery over the top of the lace. 

Finished with vellum overlay and framed in crystal bling with sprays of toning paper flowers.

The right-hand wing was similarly done but used a pearl/crystal frame effect. 

Inside the surprise, features the finely hand-drawn image of Paris, with the "marvellous Paris" sentiment. Topped with a stunning metal filigree embellishment and silver diamonte bling, plus doily, complete the centre panel.

The reverse of the side wings again uses the beautiful pale green damask as the base, with cream heavily embroidered edging, topped with cream ribbon and again silver diamonte bling. 

Finally, a length of gossamer ribbon adhered to the back of the card, long enough to be tied at the front to hold the card closed for presentation and the perfect surprise gift. 

Julia

Charming

So many dresses, so many places for a Lady to go!

The perfectly poised lady fitted beautifully into an oval chipboard frame, which has been painted antique gold. 

Two more ovals of increased proportionate size complemented the frame.

 Background paper from A Lady's Diary collection was laid down first. Then the complimenting ovals, followed by the lady in the oval. 

The card was finished off with delicate lace edging, two ribbons of various widths, finally cream paper flowers and a sentiment.

Advertising images from A Lady's Diary collection overlayed onto the base of the card formed the background for this unusual card. Six images in total were used, edges inked in sepia. 

Over these images was a fine layer of distressed muslin and topped with vellum, giving a muted whimsical look.

For drama, three beautiful filigree metal charms adhered to the vellum, a narrow gilt chain linked the charms together, and delicate apricot coloured paper flowers finished the look.

Papers, cut and create images, ribbons and laces, plus the beautiful filigree charms available from Meg's Garden today.

Mary

Floral Plaque

Sprays of the most stunning velvet flowers and leaves from Meg's Garden inspired this unusual piece.

Simple, but effective. 

Finished with pink shimmering ribbon and bow, perfect to now hang from a door handle or on the wall. 

A crystal head hat pin spiked through a Love sentiment embellishes, whilst also holding the sentiment in place.

For added drama, the lower corner features a paper doily and gold cherub.

For the most exquisite embellishments and paper collections, stroll through Meg's Garden for endless possibilities. 

Julia 

Pretty in Pink

Using Meg's Garden latest collection, A Lady's Diary, I have created another two cards in one of my favourite colours - Pink!

The Lady in her pink evening dress is the centre piece of this card. 

Starting with a delicate square doily, the stunning image is framed by a detailed die cut. Both die cut and doily are inked in rose pink. 

The card is finished with ribbon bows, toning paper flowers and a 'Happy Birthday' sentiment. 

For something different, I created a folding card to feature the beautiful papers within this collection.

Using the intricate lace images on the paper as inspiration, I superimposed lace edging over the designs, topped with narrow cream ribbon. 

One half of the card is folded, giving the stand up effect. 

A cut and create image from a previous of Meg's collections formed the background for the floral mount on the front of the stand up.

Holding the folded piece in place, an exquisite filigree metal embellishment.

Additional elements of design include a beautiful hat pin, shreds of muslin and pink and cream paper flowers with matching narrow ribbon bow.

Mary

Oval Elegance

Oh to have a waist so small! The stunning new A Lady's Diary collection from Meg's Garden is inspirational.

The aqua in the dress toned in beautifully with the blue shades throughout this collection, which I used as my background.

I layered matt silver cardstock and an oval lacy die cut to feature the evening dress image. 

Add to this, a silver flower, diamonte bling, aqua ribbon on opposite corners, finished with a flourish of aqua paper flowers.

The image of the three ladies in their satin and lace day dresses was the inspiration for the lilac oval card.

Cotton lace edging highlighted the oval die cut. The cardstock was stamped with a muted damask design and purple velvet ribbon formed a border on two sides. 

The oval card was then mounted on lilac backing paper and finished with wisteria coloured paper flowers.

Mary

Beaded Beauty

From A Lady's Diary collection, I wanted to not only showcase the beautiful paper range with this card, but also the exquisite embellishments available from Meg's Garden.

I started with pink muted damask paper for the background, and inked the edges. 

Next I placed lustrous cream ribbon to the left of the card. Using the same ribbon, I made a bow and attached two gorgeous velvet pink flowers to the centre. 

My favourite piece, the absolutely beautiful cream beaded and embroidered edging. This is placed over teased muslin and held in place with a crystal head hat pin.

Finishing with a simple sentiment.

Spend our days of indoors creatively, and take a stroll through Meg's Garden for inspiration.

Julia

Twist & Pop

The beautiful papers in pastel shades in Meg's Garden Pink and Green collection work so well here.

Lots of lace, paper flowers, an antique look filigree trinket and a delightful saying from the collection complete the front of my interactive card.

I used pastel pink papers as a base, with exquisitely detailed doilies over top, gently inked with a coordinating colour, and also another sentimental quote on the bottom.

The four feature sections were ideal to showcase the beautiful images and papers from the Pink and Green collection. For added definition, I cut the pieces in a postage stamp design and mounted each section on black cardstock.

I finished the feature sections with a foiled chipboard saying and puffy stickers.

 Satin edged ribbon completes the overall card.

Butterflies in Pink & Green

Who doesn't love butterflies? Using Meg's Garden Pink and Green collection, I have created another two cards, ready to fly.

The base is a delicate green damask design, with distressed edges and inked in a toning colour. 

I selected two butterfly images from this beautiful collection, and cut around with decorative scissors to look like postage stamps, and mounted on cardstock using the same effect.

A piece of muslin is placed between the two butterflies, with a delicate pink paper flower, sheer ribbon bow and a small satin bow completing the look. 

This card could quite easily be used for a birthday, thinking of you, or get well soon sentiments.

With Mother's Day in mind, I used similar techniques and design for this card, but in pinks. The muted base again sets the perfect start for embellishments.

Delicate pink embroidered ribbon is placed at opposite edges to the butterflies, add in feathers, a pastel pink flower, satin edged ribbon and fancy bling complete this pretty in pink look.

All available now in Meg's Garden!

Paper bag storage pocket

Hello everyone & welcome to my first post for 2020.

Today I would like to share with you an altered paper bag.
I have decorated my project using the very latest patterned papers from Meg's Garden. These gorgeous papers are called the Pink & Green paper collection. They are available to purchase in a hard copy format or digital format from Meg's Garden online store. 

My paper bag measures approximately 20 cm in length (not including the handles).

I removed the handle section at the top of the bag, this will create a small pocket on top & the large gusset section.
Next trim patterned paper to fit the top pocket & the gusset section. I have inked my papers using a distress ink from Ranger called Old Paper.

I have added lace, a flower, cheesecloth & ephemera to my top pocket.  I then punched a hole into the gusset section and added some cord as a closure. The large gusset is now ready to store photo's, memorabilia or both.

Before adhering my storage pocket to my book page, I added some ephemera pieces & a paper doily to the page. The pocket was then glued in place. I added some touches of gesso & glitter glue to my paper & ephemera pieces. The gesso adds a softness & the glitter adds a touch of glam creating a very feminine page.

I have created a double sided tag. One side to write on & the other has a pretty piece of ephemera. This tag sits in the top pocket.

This page is now ready to be inserted into my book that I am currently creating with these new patterned papers.
Please stop by Meg's Garden store for all of the latest patterned paper collections & so much more.

Until next time.
Thank you so much for stopping by.
I hope you have a wonderful day & happy creating.
Leanne

Have yourself a very elegant Christmas

Christmas cards and gift-giving is made all the easier this season with Meg's Garden 2019 Christmas collection. In elegant creams and vintage tones, Christmas cards this year will be something special.

I have made a series of four cards, each using elements from the Christmas collection and embellishments from Meg's Garden.

To the Cut & Create bauble, I added sequins, gold pearl bling, ribbons and flowers for a stylish almost real-to-touch bauble. 

Using a Vintage Journal Card and nesting dies, I layered each cut of the whimsical evocative image, two young children waiting for Santa. To keep the imagery the main focal point, embellishments are minimal in ribbons and gold leaves, paper flowers, stamens and bows.

What a stunning VJC image! Layering again with nesting dies, this time at an angle. The damask background is one of the elegant papers included with the Christmas collection. Minimally embellished, featuring a bow, beautiful crystal hat pins and bling.  

With so many choices from Meg's Garden Christmas collection, I have one final, more traditional, card to share.

Using four traditional "old world" Cut & Create images of St. Nicholas, I mounted each on papers in Christmas red, green and gold. Finishing with a fitting sentiment, again from the Cut & Create sheets and embellishing with bling, glitter flowers in gold.

Mary

Making a List...

Hello everyone & welcome,

Today I would like to share with you a project that I have created as a quick & easy gift to make for Christmas. It is a writing pad & pen folder.

I have used the new designer papers from Meg's Garden called Elegant Damask Christmas A4 papers & the Vintage Christmas journal cards.
I have embellished the cover with corrugated cardboard, fussy cut pieces, die cut pieces, cheesecloth, sequins, gold paint, gesso and flowers, which I have embellished with German glitter glass.
The cover is made from a recycled biscuit box that has been covered with patterned paper. Seam binding has been used as a closure.

The back cover is decorated with some fussy cut paper pieces.

A close up of the front cover.

Inside is a writing pad which can be easily replaced when completed as the cardboard cover of the writing pad slides neatly into a pocket.

There is also two decorated pockets with tags & the centre panel is a pen holder. This is a neat little writing pad holder now complete & ready for you to create your special Christmas list.

Until next time,
Thank you so much for stopping by.
I hope you have a wonderful day & happy creating.
Leanne