Happy happy Monday crafting people!!! It's the start of a new challenge here at Simon Says Stamp & Show, and it's a little one! Pads of small paper in 6x6 size have become all the rage in the crafting industry, and for those who make cards and other small projects it is a true blessing! Now, there are small paper pads of cardstock, patterns, and just about any design you could choose. So, whether you choose to use a small piece of a larger paper or dig into your 6x6 paper pad stash, we want to see your "Little Paper".
It's that time of year...graduation! Kids...ahem...or should I say adults?...are finishing school, leaving the safe comforts of home, and starting life on their own. Card makers everywhere are probably in full gear making cards to give to lucky grads, so this challenge of using 6x6 pieces of paper is perfect for just such a card. That's what I've done here for a friend, using Wendy's Art Parts Journal with Etched Frame as a base, and Tim's Core-dinations Shattered Kraft Core 6x6 papers, and a piece of his 12x12 Lost & Found sheet, cut down into 6x6 inches. The wooden bird and cage, as well as wording are all from Maya Road.
This baby bird is leaving the safe cage, and setting out for a life of it's own...sniffle sniffle.
This baby bird is leaving the safe cage, and setting out for a life of it's own...sniffle sniffle.
I don't even have to ask, because I know all of you love PAPER!!! Problem is...do you have those little cute stashes of 6x6? If you don't, no biggie, cut some down, and enter our challenge. You just might be the lucky winner of a $50 voucher to Simon Says Stamp. You can also be named as one of the "Top Three Picks" for this challenge. Good luck, and visit the other DT member's blogs to see what they made from tiny stashes of glorious paper!
Supplies:I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!
...lovely work Anita, gorgeous paper choice, really cute...Melxx :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect card for someone leaving home. Can't wait to take part in this one and see if I can measure up to the challenge in the way you have. Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteWow Anita. What a beautiful card. You are always such an inspiration. Enjoy your Day. Hugs from Scotland Rita xxxxx
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Anita. Love the colours too. Have a Good Day. Hugs Rita xxxxx
ReplyDeleteTerrific card, I love the little bird. One of these weeks, I will organise myself enough to actually take part in the SSS challenge.....
ReplyDeleteGreat card and I love that sentiment for a graduation card! Super theme too, this could be real fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a great paper user but I do have some. . . I just love what you've done here with yours though! I like the words and especially 'baby' on the bird! (my daughter is 21 and she knows everything - it's so useful for me to be able to benefit from her wisdom. . . lol!).
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Anita.
Juliaxxx
Wow! It is so gorgerous card. I love all elements. Especially cute is this little bird. The bacground is really stunning. Great card for the traveler. Greetings Asia :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea, love your humour and the result on your amazing card.
ReplyDeleteHugs Anja
Anita...your graduation card is really cute. Love the use of Tim's papers on the interior....very cool. The exterior with the reference to the bird leaving the nest, or in this case, cage, is really clever. <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteFabulous work Anita, Love the idea, the bird & cage is Fantastic...Brilliant inside & out...Love it all... Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet way to look at graduation! Love the animal images in the inside and the bird and the cage are perfect! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous idea for a Graduation card, love the little bird and the really cute papers you have used. This really does have the Wow factor. Love it! Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteKlove the cover of your card,Anita! This is so cute.
ReplyDeleteGreat papers and you've made a real artwork with it Anita!
ReplyDeletekind regards, Alie :-)
What a beautiful card! Really pretty! Love that paper too!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for the tip of La Cité Florale. It was so beautiful and the girls loved it too! So nice to see something not so tourist-ish! We were the only ones in there. So pretty, quiet and peaceful! Hugs, Sandra
Such a wonderful idea, a great piece of art.
ReplyDeleteFab creation, Anita! I love the colors and the way you embellished :)
ReplyDelete*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!
Delicious make... those wonderful vintage animal plates are so cool!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Love it! Kind of like a book card!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! Great idea for graduation time, it is so hard to let them go.
ReplyDeleteHow precious! I love the theme you used for a graduation card! Flying the coop (or free to spread their wings!) The graduate will love this. Boy do I have paper pads! That is a fun challenge idea!
ReplyDeleteI love the way this card tells a story, Anita. In the background, you have all the images of childhood memories...and then that poignant image of the little bird leaving the cage. Very clever...and touching, too. Love it!
ReplyDeleteLovely graduation piece and gorgeous use of the papers. Love the bird cage on the front too . Lovely idea. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteFabby card Anita - love your paper choices - good luck to that baby! Nicola x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project and wonderful writing my dear. Always love your creations. xoxoxoxo
ReplyDeletethe frame from the art parts etched journal looks...FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteAnita what a beautiful finish! I'm a little late with the comment at your wonderful job, but here in Italy, these are the last weeks before the school holidays and I'm really full of engagements so I have little time for my hobbies! A beautiful work done with the heart! Hugs barbarayaya
ReplyDeleteОчень симпатичная вещь :-) Я узнала бумагу-это же Тим!!!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! Love the bold lettering and the sweet bird. Passing you the Kleenex...
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet little card Anita! Love the sentiments you used, and the colours and patterns.
ReplyDeleteWhat a Great idea for a Graduation card Anita!!! Reminds me of when mine "Flew the coup" Love the bird theme! So much more original than the typical cap or scroll. Hope your enjoying your spring.
ReplyDeleteHugs Lynn
Ohhh..I love this. Reminds me of the childhood books I'd read to my kiddos and now incorporating it into a monumental moment of life...graduation...AWESOME! This project stole my heart. Just love it!!
ReplyDeleteOh I do love this and that birdcage is such a great embellishment! Fabulous card for a graduation! Enjoy the week!
ReplyDeleteHi Anita, that card is A+ . . . I love the bird. I have always heard that the best thing that you can do for your child is to raise them in such a way that they are prepared to fly away from the nest and be independent adults.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment you left about my red-neck-hot-tub. Your so sweet. It's a backyard that would not appeal to a lot of folks but it fits us to a tea, LOL.
Have a great weekend, Connie :)
Great idea for the occasion and refreshingly different Anita. Am sure your friend was very happy with this fab card. Hugs Annette x
ReplyDeletefab papers and I love the design Anita...you are such a talent. This will be treasured I am sure
ReplyDeleteTake Care
Annie xx
Love this Anita, a gorgeous design.
ReplyDeletehugs {brenda} x0x
I really enjoy your blog and I think your projects are wonderful. You're so talented. As of late, however, I'm having a problem reading your text as it displays against the wood background instead of the solid color. Is this something you changed or is it something that can be changed by me? Thanks for sharing, Phyllis
ReplyDeleteHi Phyllis. I haven't changed anything. I'm thinking your browser is not fully loading, because you should see a solid gold color on top on the wood. Maybe refreshing might help. Thanks, and I hope you can see it.
DeleteParis and everything, wow! Beautiful and creative GF, thanks so much for stopping by for the visit! huggerz
ReplyDeleteThanks for the suggestion Anita. I "refreshed" and now have the gold background once again. Not sure why I lost it, but I am able to read your postings without a problem once again. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteYou did an excellent job painting that bird. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of the cage being home sweet home for the sweet little bird! Your work is always inspiring! Thanks for sharing yourself.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card!!Love the bird that escapes from his cade a lot, beautiful paper and great design!!!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Maria
Hi Anita, love the idea of the bird leaving the safety of the cage, My son graduated a few years ago but I'm afraid I forgot to close the cage door! I can hear him on his guitar as I write this, still I digress, super work here love the papers combined with the art parts and your witty take on the subject x
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