G'Day!

I don't generally use a lot of yellow in my work, and I don't really know why because it's such a happy, bright colour that works for all sorts of occasions.  Anyway, I've remedied my oversight with this wattle card that uses plenty of yellow!  I created it for another of those outstanding Card Camp challenges I've been catching up on.  The challenge was to create a "Hello" card and send it to a friend... or in Aussie speak "holler G'day to a mate"!

 

Stamps by Flourishes

Coloured with copic markers

Tutorial - Double Diamond Fold Card

The double diamond fold card is a little tricky because of the way the two ends fold.  I would suggest starting with a piece of printer paper so you get the hang of the creases and the direction of the folds, and don't be discouraged if it takes several attempts to manipulate those ends!

 

 

Template

red lines = score lines

 

1.  Cut a piece of card stock to measure 111/2" x 5".  Score all the lines using the template above as a guide for measurements.  You may find it easier to draw in the diagonal lines using a ruler and pencil.

2.  Crease all the scored lines.

3.  To crease the diagonal lines, fold the cardstock longways as shown in the picture below.  With both halves together gently fold the cardstock along the score line.  Flip and fold the other way, then repeat with the other end.

4.  Starting from the left hand side, mountain fold, valley fold, valley fold, mountain fold.  The two diagonal folds on either end of the card take quite a bit of manipulating to get them to sit correctly.  Note that the two diamonds will cross over at the front and back.

5.  Now it's time to decorate!  I used some squares of coloured cardstock as mats for a floral image I coloured with my copic markers.

 

6.  I cut a piece of white cardstock to go inside the fold using the measurements from the template.  Before adhering it in place I stamped a sentiment at the top and bottom of the piece of card so that it would be visible when closed.  I also added a little bow on the point of one of the diamonds.

New Release: Spring Set

Today's new set features two of my most popular floral images - Magnolia and Tulips.  I've made the flowers into seed packet labels and included some silhouettes and a few word images to complete the set.

 

Available in Store Now

Christine's Card

 

Emily's Card

Carla's Card

Annie's Card

Malin's Card (front and inside)

 

Marianne's Card

Tarah created a cute little desk calendar

Design Team Call

Beccy's Place is looking for a new Design Team!

Click here for more information.
Applications close September 20th (AEST).

Hydrangea Card

This is another Card Camp challenge card based on a sketch provided by the group owner, Jennie.  I used the gorgeous hydrangea stamps from Flourishes, coloured them with copic markers and added just a hint of sparkle to the centre of each blossom.

 

Friendship

Now that our town's 150th birthday celebration is over I've finally had the opportunity to catch up on some of the challenges I'd neglected from our Yahoo group.  I spent the last couple of days holed up in my studio, surrounded by card stock, glue, markers and plenty of coffee... oh what bliss!

 

The Challenge: Use something from an office supply store.

Design Team Cards

I want to share some more beautiful cards made by my fabulous designers using the Geranium Set.  I love the different colours they've chosen for the flowers, which are perfect for nice vibrant cards and projects. 

 

Annie's Card

Carla's Card

Emily's Card

Malin's Card (front and inside)

Marianne's Card

Christine's Card

Tarah's Calendar Project

Design Team Call

Beccy's Place is looking for a new Design Team!

Click here for more information.
Applications close September 20th (AEST).

New Release: Geranium Set

I love geraniums, they always make me think of gorgeous white washed buildings and seaside villages, balmy summer days and dazzling sunshine.  In the right climate they are easy to grow, even for me!  Plus they come in a huge variety of gorgeous, vivid colours making them the perfect flower for paper crafting - you can match them to whatever paper you want to use!  What more can a card maker want?!

 

Available in Store Now

Marianne's Card

Malin's Card

Carla's Card

Annie's Card

 

Emily's Card

 

Christine's Card

Tarah's Project

(A cute little calendar)

August Challenge Winner

Congratulations to

CraftyGirl

You have won your choice of either one full set of digital stamps or three individual images, please visit my online store to make your selection.  Thank you to everyone else who played along during the month!

September Challenge

Create a card or project using any Beccy's Place digital image, free or purchased, upload a photo of it to your blog and submit a direct link below.  The challenge runs from now until midnight on the 30th of September 2013 (AEST).

 

You can enter as many times as you like and you can submit your card to any other challenge you wish. At the end of the month three random winners will be chosen to receive either three digital images of their choice or one full digital set from my online store.  Good luck! 

 

An InLinkz Link-up

Design Team Call

I'm looking for a talented team of paper crafters to help promote Beccy's Place digital designs and provide inspiration and ideas using my images.

 

Duration

The position runs for six months from the beginning of October 2013 to the end of March 2014.

 

Requirements

At least two cards or paper craft projects per month using Beccy's Place digital images.

A high quality photograph of your work emailed no later than the day before the planned release date.

You must have your own personal blog.

 

DT Benefits

You will receive all of the images released during the period you are on the team.  They are yours to keep and use subject to all the normal copyright conditions.

A link to your blog will be displayed on this site for the duration of your time on the team.

Your cards and projects will be displayed to a wide audience of other paper artists, including those people on the email subscription list.

 

How To Apply

Please email me at beccymuir@yahoo.com to indicate your interest and include a link to your blog that features your current work.

 

Dates

Applications will be taken from today until Friday the 20th of September (Australian Eastern Standard Time).  The new team will be announced on Monday the 23rd of September.