Cristi | November 25, 2009

A special card made for newborn Juliet to match her baby quilt.

It’s so fun to make cards! You can personalize them with your loved one’s name. You can rub on images that add dimension next to puffy stickers. You can reuse your favorite stamps and color them in using crayons, pencils or paint. Most importantly, you can give them to those you love who will know that you took an extra moment out of your busy schedule just for them. Have fun checking out some of the other personalized creations I’ve made posted on flickr.

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Cristi | October 14, 2009

Autumn Matchboxes

Ok.
So, I’ve been a little preoccupied by the responsibilities of daily life. It’s been way too long since I’ve done anything crafty. But, I managed to spend a couple hours being semi-creative, the other day.
I wasn’t “feelin’ it,” if you know what I mean. Sometimes I like what I do. Sometimes I don’t. Sometimes it’s just nice to have accomplished something. I’m hoping this little project gets my creative juices flowing, again.
These matchboxes are a great idea if you are looking to utilize small papers, rub ons, fabrics and stickers that just don’t fit anywhere else. They add personality when placed next to your pumpkin spice candles. And, they’re practical, too. Keep a decorative bowl of them in the bathroom. Just sayin’.
May you be inspired to just get out your stuff and go for it, too. If it stinks, just light a match.

*Thanks to my sweet sis-in-law for this artsy idea.

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Cristi | April 27, 2009

"Friends" Photo Matte

I’ve been making cards since I was child, sending love to others through things I colored or painted. In my adult years, I’ve stamped and used colored pencils and blending pens to do just the same. However, in recent years I’ve been using pages from old children’s books and unique rub-ons to express my thoughts through cards.

For my recent projects, though, I decided it was time to try something a little different. I put some neat old-fashioned pages to use to make interesting photo mattes for friends, girls, boys, and babies. Check them out on my flickr page.

Now, I need to get to the thrift stores for some matching frames! I’m hoping to sell these at a local hotspot of creativity, Art Village.

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