Hi there friends, I’m back from my journey. On my last post here (which incidentally was right before leaving for AFCI – Association for Creative Industries), I mentioned that I would begin sharing picture of 3D Vignettes with 12 Days of Inspiration. Little did I know that the demoing and walking and hustle/bustle schedule of that event would absolutely wear me out. In the early days, many of you said you didn’t know how I could create so much. Well the back story to that is that I stayed up all night and rarely slept. Fast forward 9 years and this old gal shuts down late at night – the will is there but the energy says tomorrow. No worries, we have a lot of catching up to do.
In the meantime, I have a lot to share today – an announcement – a new creative team member with a project and new inspiration from the creative team. Without further ado, let me introduce our newest Creative Team Member, Judy Hayes, who is sharing her first project above.
Judy is one of those people who inspects a die up and down, looking for it’s strengths and hidden beauty, then she transforms it into something so unexpected and delightfully unique. Her projects are magnificent and include the gamut from cards to off the page items using ordinary dies, papers and tools. She inspires us all to think outside the box as we marvel over where she gets her ideas. Just last week a group was squealing while looking at one of her projects – a 3d house where she had used photo corners for the shingles on the roof. I just shook my head and said, that’s Judy!! I’m so tickled about the announcement – here’s a little bit about her!
I’m Judy Hayes. My husband and I live on the prairie of rural southwestern Minnesota where I’m often inspired by nature and the peace, quiet and beauty of the surrounding countryside. I love spending time with my 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren! I have been crafting forever, it seems! From sewing and needlework to paper crafting and jewelry making, soldering and metal embossing, book making and even woodcrafts, I’ve tried them all. Thanks to my mom for her creativity with sewing and always being able to see possibilities in any piece of fabric. If I saw a shirt or skirt that I liked, she could always figure out how to sew it! From that, I learned to try to make things for myself! I really enjoy mixed media projects, especially when I can include metal or fabric and textiles. My greatest joy comes from stretching the limits of tools and basic supplies to create something unique and out of the ordinary!
I am tremendously honored to be on Becca’s Creative Team! She is an amazing designer and very special person! I was blessed to get to know her while I was on the Spellbinders Design Team (along with Teresa). So grateful for this opportunity!
You can see more of Judy’s work here:
Blog: http://judyhayesdesign.blogspot.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/judesigns7
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judy.hayes7
Twitter: https://twitter.com/judesigns?lang=en
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/judesigns7/
For Judy’s card today, here’s how she described putting it together. This is a 4 x 5″ canvas painted with chalk paint. The verse (Penny Black) is stamped and clear embossed on tissue paper and layered into the wet paint. I used Cinch and Go Flowers, Annabelle’s Trousseau Layering Frame (cut to fit canvas), and Vintage Elegance Tiny Tags. Pearl cotton threaded through the frame is accented with tiny pearls. I colored the tiny flowers with markers. Two tiny tags at edge hide cut in frame (tags were cut to fit as well).
But that’s not all; there’s more inspiration to share. The Creative Team has been busy with Amazing Paper Grace Dies!!
Teresa Horner
Thanks for letting me share my announcement! I’ll be back with a new card tomorrow!
Gorgeous!!! Love this card design! Thank you for sharing your creativity. You always think of the most fabulous designs.
Lovely collection of beautiful cards. You never fail to impress me with your creativity Becca. TFS xx
Beautiful love all the cards you make so many Ideas and love all your dies. I would live rhe link to purchase your dies. Can’t seem to find them.
LOVELY, Becca!!! I LOVE all of the colors too!!! What a BEAUTIFUL IDEA! You’ve got us THINKING HERE!!! AND YES, I’ll be back TOMORROW!!! ;)
Guaranteed to get a huge WOW to the lucky recipient! Fabulous.
These are very lovely.
You know when I saw this I just said, “Now if this isn’t me, I don’t know what is ” I have been told all my life I can’t… and then I do. I’m too short, I’m too old, I’m too little, I’m not smart enough, but you know what … I am a child of The Most High God and only He can tell me I can’t …. Love this card so much.. Becca, you really are such an inspiration and I know we will meet some day when our time on this earth is done. God bless always my friend…. Denice with a “c”
Oh goody, Becca, can’t wait to see the new 3D-Vignettes collection and all your spectacular creations!!! Don’t have to wait long, either. ;->)
I love all the versions of this card. I imagine the sentiment speaks your heart, as you see your dreams take flight. I am using this lovely image as my personal inspiration, as I walk by faith and listen to the Lord reveal the next step in my creative journey.
I couldn’t be happier for you and your fabulous team, Becca. How exciting!
Love & blessings, Sandy
Beautiful card love the saying too
I was working on a card that fits into a business envelope but now that I see your gorgeous creations I think I will have to start over with my card. Can’t wait to see all the new ideas you and the team have made. Quinty girl
Good afternoon Becca,
This reminds me of shoe shopping. If they feel good, buy them in every color. My, my what a beautiful set of cards. I will be back tomorrow to see what you have in store. You love to keep us in suspense!!
Working on my 2nd set of 21 cards for Card Swap at Scrapbook Expo at the end of April. I will pm you so you can critique for me. LOL
Hugs
Ann Robbins
Beautiful, beautiful card. I just adore your designs. Unfortunately, I’m a new fan and when I find cards on Pinterest that I love and go to buy the dies – oops – they’ve been discontinued. So sad. Guess I’ll need to focus on your new designs and am eager to see what you come out with next.
love the look of theae cards. i never think to make business envelope size cards. i will now. I’m so anxious to get the 3D vignette dies.
Thanks
Becca you are such an inspiration you tick all the boxes !
Looking forward to tomorrow hugs Pam X
Oh, so beautiful!
WOW what a gorgeous card! Love everything about it, especially your bows, there the BEST!!!
They are all beautiful!
OMG! Gorgeous! Stunning!
Unique, sweet and definitely keepers!
It’ a beautiful card Becca as is the sentiment! I look forward to your emails each week and am never never disappointed!
Dianne aka the kardlady
This my kind of style for cards…delicate and unique. Please continue showing us your stunning projects. You help us push the envelope of creativity.
Thank you
Hugs
Sandy
Hi Becca, I love this card. Love how you did the different colours. What a versatile way to use these dies! x
Such lovely cards