St. Patrick's Day Cards

Hi all!

In two days it will be March and that makes me happy for two reasons. First, Spring arrives ... yeah!!! That means the beginning of blooms and blossoms and the return of all things green, including St. Patrick's Day -- which is the second great reason!

With that in mind, I'm posting a couple of cards I created especially for that day. The paper I used for these cards is from the St. Paddy's Day Digital Paper Pack from Cornucopia Art Design on etsy.

The first was created with a panel of  "lucky" paper adhered to a white card. I added strips of both a patterned green ribbon and sparkly silver and white ribbon. The gold gemstones and sparkly white buttons add to the festive feel.

The next card features green and gold! The panel of striped paper is backed by a white card. Shamrock paper and gold mesh ribbon adorn the "Happy St. Patrick's Day" greeting. The sparkly gold brad coordinates with the gold ribbon ... and makes me think of the pot of gold waiting to be found!

My final creation is a set of four little note cards adorned with a charming shamrock on the front of each! I used my heart punch to make these delightful shamrock flowers ... using shamrock paper! I stamped a stem on each and added a gold gem stone to the center of each. Simple -- but so sweet!

I'm lovin' all this green and I hope you are too!

Thanks for stopping today. Be sure to visit Cornucopia Art Design!

Beth

Whimsical Mini Journals with Victorian Cats

Hello all!

Today I thought I'd bring a bit of whimsy and feature several mini journals I created using Deena's (from Ewe-N-Me Printables) adorable Hang Tags - Victorian Cats. These images were irresistible -- the kitty faces are so sweet!

There are four different images and you will get two of each on an 8.5" x 11" sheet. 

The colors on the images are soft so I decided to cover each of the mini journals with pastel cardstock. 

I adorned each journal with lace or a decorative trimming and a vintage style embellishment!

But, my favorite part was adding the printed words to give a whimsical touch. It was so much fun to match up the words with these adorable kitties!

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Please visit the Ewe-N-Me Printables website for inspiration for your creative endeavors!!

Beth

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Birthday Card with Sepia Swirls

Hello and Happy New Year!

Winter has just begun, but already my mind is on flowers! Deena'sBottle Cap Images - Sepia Swirls provided me with the perfect opportunity to create a lovely floral birthday card.

The bottlecap images are not something that I have worked with very much, and I thought the new year would be a great time to explore some new creations. 

I love the Sepia Swirl images because they appeal to my love of vintage and they are so striking with the black floral image against the sepia script. There are six different one-inch round images -- and you will receive six of each on a page.

For my card, I punched out four different images with my 1-1/4 inch punch. I like the white border with this size punch because it really makes the images pop against the kraft paper flowers that I adhered them to.

I cut out stems and leaves with black cardstock and glued them to a Stitched Greeting Card - Kraft with Canvas from Canvas Corp Brands. I then adhered the flowers to the top of each stem.

I attached the Happy Birthday panel to the bottom corner and adorned that with two pearl embellishments. The color of this card is so perfect of this time of year -- the flowers are so sweet but they don't look out of season.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Wishing you all a wonderful New Year!

Beth

Happy New Year - Keeping Organzied

I'm counting down to the New Year and really looking forward to 2016!

I've come up with a couple of new year's resolutions -- one of which is to always have paper and pen on hand. What better way than to keep one of these mini journals in my bag. Won't you take a look at my latest creations:

Here's one I created with the new year in mind. It's basic - simple - pretty!!

I had fun creating this little journal with it's patriotic theme and peace message! I love the vintage look and decorative edging!!

If you're left-handed, you're in luck. There are several left-handed journals in my shop:

Whatever the case, I hope the new year brings you happiness!

Enjoy your 2016 journey:

Thanks for stopping by!

File Folder Gift Tags

Hi Everyone!

One of my favorite activities of the Christmas season is wrapping gifts. I love playing with different colored wrapping paper and ribbons and string and bows ... and well, I know -- you either love it or hate it!

Today I'm featuring gift tags that I made with Deena's adorable Ginger Snowman Crocks Printable Hang Tags.

These tags are so sweet -- there are four different tags and you will get two of each on a sheet. All you need to do is print them out on heavy cardstock, cut, punch out a hole and add a ribbon or string!! So easy!

I decided to do something a bit different and created gift tags from little file folders that I had on hand.

The folders measure 2-3/4 x 3-3/4 and the hang tags fit perfectly on the front of the folder.

After cutting out the snowmen images, I glued them to the front of two kraft paper and two ivory folders. I stamped "Merry Christmas" on the tab of each folder and added a glittery brad to each.

These tags would look great on a gift wrapped in brown paper -- just add some natural colored string -- and what a delightful presentation that would make!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today. For more gift wrapping inspiration, check out all of the Printable Hang Tags at the Ewe-N-Me website.

Merry Christmas all!

Beth

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Sleigh Bells Ring!!!

Hi everyone! Happy December!

I'm NOT going to do the count down to Christmas (because I don't want to panic myself or any of you)!! But, if you are looking for easy, quick and BEAUTIFUL Christmas card ideas you are in luck today!!

The cards I'm featuring were created with Deena's (from Ewe-N-Me Printables) Label Sheet - Sleigh Bells Ring.

The downloadable features two different sizes of the label -- and you will get three of each size on an 8-1/2 x 11 page. Label sizes are 3 x 3.75" and 2.5 x 3.25.I used the larger size for my cards.

After printing out the sheet, I cut out one of the larger images and adhered it to piece of a natural colored corrugated tile. I love the texture of these tiles and they work so well with Deena's vintage images.  I adorned the tile with a blue ribbon and wooden snowflake embellishment that I sprayed with pearl mist to give it a sparkling finish. I attached the finished piece to a blue card -- and I love the way the blue enhances the beautiful Sleigh Bell image!

I created a similar card using a white tile background. It really gives the card a bright and festive feel! Can't you just hear those sleigh bells?

I hope this gives you inspiration to create your own beautiful and festive cards!

For more Ewe-N-Me Label Sheets, please visit the Ewe-N-Me website!

Thanks so much for stopping by! See you next time!

Beth

Christmas Cyber Sale

Hi everyone!

Now through December 3 you can get 20% off your purchase at my Etsy shop PrettyByrdDesigns. Just use the code CYBER15 at check out to receive your discount.

My shop offers a variety of originally designed cards, gift boxes, mini journals and gift tags -- a great selection for your holiday shopping needs.

Here are just a few of the items available:

Christmas cards:

including Christmas note cards:

Stocking stuffers, such as mini journals:

and mini canvases: 

And, of course that special gift box:

Custom order are gladly accepted, too!

Why not shop PrettyByrdDesigns this holiday season for that special gift!!

Thanks for stopping by!!