A Cup of Thanks

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Ivana Camdzic

Today roughly marks the halfway point of a wonderful year I have spent with Maja Design. I have thoroughly enjoyed every last minute of being on this laid-back, and hugely inspiring team, and my gratitude extends to the entire team and all of the people who make Maja Design such a wonderful company to work with. I have been given the opportunity to create with some of the most beautiful vintage papers, and I couldn’t be more grateful.

Maja has just released a new *limited* collection that is oh-so-delightful in every way. Have you seen it yet? I hope you’ll check out the sneak peek and enter your name for the giveaway on the Maja Design blog.

To curb my impatience a little as I wait for the new collection to arrive at my doorstep, I have been busy playing with other lovely prints from some of Maja’s traditional collections.

Here today to share my newest creation with some lovely papers from the Vintage Spring Basics and Ska vi ta en fika collections, inspired by my thankfulness of this wonderful team.

For the background of the card I used the 4th of March pattern from the Vintage Summer Basics collection. I layered a Rustic Cream card base over the pattern and stamped the top and bottom edge with a beautiful scallop border from a lovely Precious Remembrance stamp set.

I then began to “section off” my card. I like to do this to provide an anchor for all the little bits I plan to pile on. It helps the clusters come together into a more cohesive design, as opposed to appearing as they are floating about the card

For the first anchor bit, I used a pretty gingham print I had stamped, and snipped a little “v” at the one end to create a pennant. I adhered this bit vertically to the right side of the card.

Next to that, I stamped a yellow border to the right using the same Precious Remembrance stamp, and the finishing touch to my sentiment, using PTI’s Mini Blooms stamp set.

I knew that I would be building doilies, florals and teacups for the focal part of the card, so I wanted to add some flourishes and leaves to the base of the card to fill all the white space.

I stamped various images from the Mini Blooms stamp set all around the area next to where I wanted to position my center piece.

To build the center piece, I used a pre-cut and stamped doily, pre-cut flowers, a scalloped oval image, a teensy tea cup, and my sentiment.

A couple of my handmade buttons to add some texture, and a few dots of liquid pearls to finish off the right side of the card.

The left side of the card was just a little bit too naked, so I layered some paper bits along the edges of the card to fill in all the empty space. Among the patterns is one strip of floral design which I stamped, as well as pretty patterns from Maja Design, like the Favorit print from the Ska vi ta en fika collection.

Supplies Used: Maja Design Paper (Ska vi ta en fika – Favorit, Vintage Spring Basics – 4th of March), Papertrey Ink Stamps (Mini Blooms), Precious Remembrance Stamps (Christmas), Stampin Up Stamps (Quintessential Flower, Tea Shoppe), Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock, Ek Success Abstract Flower Punch, Papertrey Ink Banner Borders Die, Ink (Stampin Up – Barely Banana, Stampin Up – Night of Navy, Stampin Up – Certainly Celery, Papertrey Ink – Spring Rain), Liquid Pearls

Thanks so much for joining me today,

Sweet New Baby Wishes

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Ivana Camdzic

I’ve been anticipating the arrival of a very special little new Gemini…A very dear friend of mine is expecting and her due date is just around the corner. Actually, it just so happens to be on her very own birthday! Which means, the little one will join our little circle of Geminis.

I can’t tell you how happy it makes me that they are welcoming this brand new little addition to their family.

This is the card I created for them.

I used a few different pastel colors on the card since the baby’s gender will be a surprise. I wanted to add in a touch of blue – in case it is a boy, a touch of pink- in case it’s a little girl, and a touch of yellow – just for good measure.

All of the papers are from the Vintage Spring Basics collection (3rd of March, 4th of May, Days to Remember), and the rest of the supplies are items I have die-cut.

I covered the base of the white card with a soft pink print, followed by a little pocket I die-cut using the WPlus9 Vintage Envelope Die. Inside, I tucked two tickets, both cut out of the Days to Remember paper from Maja Design. I adorned the tags with sparkly buttons, hemp ribbon, and a handmade clay button.

I wanted to add a flower to this card, but didn’t want it to be too girly, so I offset the floral layers – cut with PTI’s Lovely Layers Die - with a cute little birdie. Birdies can be masculine, right?

I added three little pennants, some punched paper, hemp ribbon, and a stamped sentiment from the Purls of Wisdom stamp set from Papertrey Ink.

Supplies: Maja Design Vintage Spring Basics Collection (3rd of March, 4th of May, Days to Remember), White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink Dies (Lovely Layers), WPlus9 Dies (Vintage Envelope), Papertrey Ink Stamps (Purls of Wisdom), Buttons, Ribbon, and String from my stash.

Now I just need to patiently await the arrival of little baby…Oh its so very hard to be patient for such an exciting occasion, but I will do my very best.

Hope you are all having a great week thus far.

You Make the World a Better Place

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Ivana Camdzic

Ivana here today with a card I created recently…But it is not just any card. It is a part of a special new commitment I have decided to take on, and if you’re interested in learning more, keep on reading. Otherwise, pass the mushy stuff and head straight to the project.

I appreciate so many of the blessings I have, but the thing I cherish the most is the relationships I have grown over the course of my life. I sometimes wonder if my life, or any or our lives, would have half the meaning without all of the people that hold a special place in our heart….Our relationships define us, help us grow, give us strength and love during the good times and the bad.

It is for this reason that I am starting a new self-challenge, to express my gratitude for all these wonderful people in my life, in the form of a special card each month. I am kicking off my challenge today, with this card, created for a dear friend who has been one of the closest friends to me over the past 17 years. Through the happy times and the tearful, the big events and the quiet moments spent together in the wee hours of the night…Our friendship has been through it all. But no matter the trial or tribulation, I am so glad to have my gal by my side after all these years. This card is for her.

I used two beautiful Maja Design papers to create this card. The green paper is from the Ska Vi Ta En Fika collection (Marsipanbakelse) and the lovely blue from the Vintage Summer Basics collection (1944).

For the top of the card, I used several layers of the green and blue patterns, starting with a bit of green paper which I distressed with white paint around the edges. I cut a smaller blue piece which I also punched along the bottom. Over that, I layered another green strip, and stitched all the pieces together. I added a banner (layered out of several papers) along with a stamped and hand-cut sentiment.

I added a scrunched vintage ribbon bow with a button and two teensy pennants at the very top of the card.

Just below all the paper layers, I stamped the white base with lots of pretty little motifs. I used a banner die to die cut the chipboard piece, onto which I stamped the rest of the sentiment. I stamped another banner onto the card base itself, which I used as a guide when adhering the chipboard pieces.

At the very bottom of the card, I added a splash of color, by adhering die-cut postage bits, which I colored with coordinating green and blue ink.

My dear friend loves the color blue, so this palette was the perfect combination for her card.

Supplies: Maja Design Paper (Ska Vi Ta En Fika – Marsipanbakelse, Vintage Summer Basics – 1944), White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink Stamps (Stitched Sentiments), Papertrey Ink Dies (In Stitches, Heart Prints), Martha Stewart Deep Floral Vine Edge Punch, VersaMagic Ink (Tea Leaves, Aegean Blue) Pin, Ribbon and Button from my stash.

Thanks for joining me today!

Spring Greetings

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Ivana Camdzic

Hi everyone! Ivana here today with a little twist on the beautiful new Vintage Spring Basics collection. I love all the soft and delicate colors and patterns in this set of papers, esepcially since I am a big pastels fan. I know not everyone loves to create with pastels, though, so I wanted to see if these papers would work well with an entirely new color palette. I combined the pretty patterns and colors with a few boldly-colored buttons and accents, and I love the result!

For the two parts of the card background, I used a gorgeous lilac pattern – ’8th of April’, and for the darling rooster, I used the pattern entitled ’2nd of March’.

I started by adding a paper doily to the background, and then by adding various stamped doilies in a bold teal color, as well as a collection of buttons in a yellow, lilac and deep purple mix.

I really love the way the bold accents offset the pastel base, and I really like the way this card reminds me of a colorful field of flowers…Perfect for spring!

Among the buttons, I added a little die-cut scalloped circle, embellished with a couple of hearts and colored to match the gold-toned buttons.

I added this particular sentiment to card because it reminds me of a ‘farmer’s market’ font, and adds to the homespun nature of the all the little elements on this card.

Supplies: Maja Design Paper (Vintage Spring Basics: 8th of April, 2nd of March), Papertrey Ink Cardstock (Rustic Cream), Papertrey Ink Dies (Love Lives Here, Filigree Border), Papertrey Ink buttons, Stampin’ Up Quint Essential Flower Stamp, EK Success Flowerburst Punch, WPlus9 Fresh Picked Stamp, Paper Doily from my stash.

Sending many happy springtime wishes your way!

To You. From Me. With Love. (And a Tutorial!)

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Ivana Camdzic

Hi Maja Fans! Ivana here today, to share a homespun card I created, along with a little tutorial which took me only a few minutes to do, but adds so much fun to a card or layout!

This card is full of homespun elements, with all of it’s county motifs and lively colors. Peach, purple and green are a new palette for me, but I think this might become one of my new faves in my repertoire. But before I get to the card, and how I put it all together, I want to share a SUPER duper quick little tutorial, on how I made the little window for the base of the card.

All you need to master this technique is a piece of paper, a smaller and slightly larger die, and some clear cardstock. Let’s get started!

I started with my card base, which is cut out of a beautiful Maja Design paper from the Ska Vi Ta En Fika collection (Marzipanbakelse). I traced a pretty die-cut at the top and then fussy cut it with my scissors.

I then ran my paper through my Big Shot with a heart die.

This is what it looks like when you are done – a basic negative image of your shape. The sky is the limit here, as you can use all sorts of shapes and combinations to make your little window.

I decided to stick to the hearts as it nicely fits in with my cards theme…”To You. From Me. With Love.”

Next, I cut a smaller heart out of felt, but you could use any material you like, such as paper, chipboard, fabric…The list is endless!

Now, you might not see the little bit of a trick here – the piece that holds the smaller felt heart – in the ‘seemingly’ open window.

It is simply a piece of acetate (clear cardstock) cut to fit the back of the card, and fully cover the negative shape that was die-cut.

The next step is to just adhere the little heart to the acetate and viola!

I decorated mine with liquid pearls, of course, and then added the rest of the card to this easy and fun base!

Now that we have the back part done, let’s get back to the rest of the card.

The card front is a combination of several layers…The back piece – a simple white cardstock, followed by a beautiful lilac paper from the Vintage Spring Basics collection (9th of April), followed by yet another piece of cardstock, stamped in a lovely apricot color, using the Mini Bloom stamp set from Papertrey Ink.

The centerpiece of this card – and my fave new stamp! – is the ever-so-cute little mason jar.

I decorated the jar with buttons, borders, and little die-cut flowers and circles, as well as a sentiment from the Mini Blooms stamp set, with twine along the bottom and top of the sentiment.

Supplies: Maja Design Paper (Ska Vi Ta En Fika – Marzipanbakelse, Vintage Spring Basics – 9th of April), White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink Stamps (Mini Blooms, Rosie Posie, Friendship Jar), Papertrey Ink Dies (Heart Prints, Jar Die), WPlus9 Die (Quilt Cuts #1), Papertrey Ink Pads (Smokey Shadow, Winter Wisteria, Spring Rain), Buttons and twine from my stash.

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s little tutorial and my jar card!

Thanks so much for visiting,

Sweet Baby

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Ivana Camdzic

Hi friends! Today I am celebrating the news of a brand new sweet little girl. We have had such an abundance of little boys in our lives lately, that I have been busily making new baby cards..All in boy themes.

I had to dig out my stash and create something different this time around, and it was so fun. I really love girly cards, because I can get carried away with lots of feminine details and plenty of glitter, sparkles, lace and cute, tiny, hearts.

I think the Maja Design papers used here are just the perfect baby card colors and it was so much fun dressing them up for this card!

I used a mix of Vintage Summer Basics (#1911) and Life in The Country (In the Hammock).

{p.s. If you love the Life in The Country collection, I am currently giving away the ENTIRE 12×12 collection, all you have to do is visit my blog to enter!}

For the background, I used a paper from the Antligen collection (Vardagjamning) and added a piece of the lovely gingham print to the bottom. I added a smaller bit of the floral paper, and stitched it to the base of the card. Over that, I layered a die-cut doily, onto which I stamped a motif in kraft ink, as well as a round sentiment in black ink.

The teensy heart is a stamped image which I cut out, and embellished with an even smaller heart which is covered with German glass glitter.

Just above the doily, I added another layered embellishment with die-cut pieces and a strip of lace. At the very top of the card, I used a pretty pearl embellishment from a really old set of Prima pearls. I thought this was just the perfect card to use these little beauties up.

Another layer of lace at the bottom, along with another little heart and sentiment, and voila!

Supplies Used: Maja Design Papers (Vintage Summer Basics – 1911, Antligen – Vardagjamning, Life in the Country – In the Hammock), white cardstock, black and kraft ink, Papertrey Ink Doily Die, WPlus9 Quilt Cuts #1 Die, Inkadinkado Stamps, Melissa Frances German Glass Glitter, Lace from my stash.

I adore the way these beautiful papers make the card so soft and delicate…Just like little baby girls. I also have to add just how much I love the round sentiment, and how much it makes me think of little girls and how we all once lived in our own fairy tales, and an infinite land of our imaginations…It is something I hope every little girl will hold onto for the rest of their lives.

Much Love,

Made with Love

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Ivana Camdzic

Hi Maja friends! Ivana here today to share a little shabby card with you. I used the Vintage Summer Basics collection for this card, and used the February Mood Board colors as inspiration. I love to keep the Mood Boards saved on my computer for inspiration on those not-so-inspired days. Makes creating much easier when you have a beautiful palette to work with!

For this card, I started with a base using the gorgeous Vintage Summer Basics paper #1911. To that, I added a white cardstock paper stamped with stitched sentiments and motifs using Paptertrey Ink and The Craft’s Meow stamps.

I added a strip of glittered Scor Tape (1/4 inch width) to the right side of the card, and sprinkled it with chunky, vintage glitter. I then added two little distressed buttons (which I lightly colored with my Copic markers), a teensy felt heart and some liquid pearls.

To the center of the card, I added a vertical piece of white lace, and a punched bit of paper (using #1933 from Summer Vintage Basics). I layered a stitched felt tag over the lace and papers, followed by two banners (one stamped with PTI stamps, the other using paper #1933), and finished off with a little painted cherub from my Etsy shoppe, and a pink felt tag, with a heart center.

Just before I added the ribbon, I stitched the two layers of the card together. And last, but not least, I added a shabby, hand-dyed ribbon to the top of the card, along with a stick pin and heart tag.

Supplies: Maja Design Paper (Vintage Summer Basics: #1911, #1933), White Cardstock, PTI Stamps (Stitched Sentiments, Love Lives Here, Button Boutique), TCM Stamps (Inspired by Audrey), PTI Dies (Love Lives Here, Tiny Tags), Martha Stewart Edge Punch (Deep Floral Vine), Scor Tape and Chunky Glitter, Ribbon and Cherub from my Etsy Shoppe (Ivana`s Creations).

See you next time!

I Am Here For You

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Ivana Camdzic

Hi everyone! I have had spring on my mind lately, and so today I share with you a project, inspired by the colors of spring and this beautiful Maja Design Mood Board!

Here is my take on these lovely colors, using some very, very pretty Maja Design papers.

First up, I created a vintage-inspired card with a fresh take using these cheery colors and many layers of lace, and pretty trims.

I adore combining soft colors and plenty of texture, to create my cards. I always find that the textured bits always stand out so much more when paired with soft colors.

To make this card, I started out with a white card base, and layered a die-cut button card, soft lilac lace, as well as this gorgeous, green Maja Design paper (Marzipanbakelse). I stitched the layers to the card base, and then I added a die-cut quarter-foil motif out of this beautiful purple Maja print (Syrenen Blommar), as well as a vintage trim from Maya Road.

To the center of all of these layers, I added a die-cut and stamped heart and circle combo from Papertrey Ink. Two very sweet, and slightly embossed leaves finish this little embellie off perfectly.

Just below the button card layers, I added two white banners and stamped the top layer with a lovely sentiment.

Oh I forgot to mention, before I did any of the above steps, I stamped the background of the card (bottom portion only), using some pretty dots and dashes and soft green and purple inks. To add a bit of dimension to the stamped bits, I adhered left over punch-outs from the die-cuts, as well as a little heart button (which I softly distressed with white paint).

I have to admit, I loved the color combination so much, that I decided to keep creating, so I made a matching gift tag!

I used this green paper from Maja Design as the background.

To the back of the tag, I added a scalloped circle cut from more pretty Maja paper.

Just below that, I stamped and embossed a doily motif in white, and then began with my layers all over again.

First, I added a die-cut circle from this purple Maja paper (onto which I also stamped and embossed), then a tiny little circular row of the pretty Maya Road trim, and to finish it off, a die-cut and stamped circle tag. To that I added a little banner embellishment, and a few liquid pearls.

So easy to create when you have beautiful inspiration like the Maja Mood Board!

{For more creative designs inspired by this mood board, or to learn how you can play along in this challenge and WIN, click here.}

Supplies: Maja Paper (Ska Vi Ta En Fika - Marzipanbakelse, Antligen - Syrenen blommar), white cardstock, Papertrey Ink stamps (Love Lives Here), The Craft’s Meow stamps (Inspired by Audrey), Maya Road vintage trim, Papertrey Ink dies (Button Card die, Love Lives Here dies, Tag Sale #1), Liquid Pearls, Lavender and Soft Green ink, Lace and Buttons from my stash.

Be back soon with more projects!

Spread A Little Love & Sunshine…

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Ivana Camdzic

Hi Maja fans! Today I have created a very sunshine-y, love-y, happy card for you! I must admit, after Valentine’s Day, it is nice to get away from the traditional colors of love and do something a little different. So I chose a yellow & sand color combination for this love card…Making it a perfect gift for a wedding, a new baby or just because!

For this card, I used the beautiful Life in the Country Collection which is full of homespun designs. I love that even among the bright patterns and colors of this collection, one can find beautiful, subdued hues like this gorgeous gingham/striped print which I have used today!

I used the “In The Hammock” paper, layering both the front and backside of this lovely print for the base of the card. At the top, I added a die-cut circle border from some yellow pieces of scrap paper I had, and I added a matching yellow ribbon, along with a vintage button.

Just below that, I adhered a die-cut banner with a very sparkly, special little heart. I love how the vintage glass glitter mimics the color of the paper and adds a touch of shiny happiness to the card.

Just below that, I stamped a sentiment using some TCM stamps, and layered it onto an embossed and hand-cut doily. To finish the card, I layered lace, Maya Road trim, a pearl flourish and a pretty little trinket key (which used to be on one of my favorite necklaces that had seen better days).

Just below that, you can see some of the beautiful Maja paper peeking out in a lovely scallop, which I hand cut following the lines of the embossing folder I used. A little flower and button combo finish off this quick, and fun card!

Supplies: Maja Design Paper (In The Hammock), Maya Road bubble trim, White cardstock, ZVA pearl flourish, Dienamics circle border die, Papertrey Ink In Stitches Die, The Craft’s Meow stamp. Buttons, Lace, Trinket Key, Ribbon, and Yellow Paper are from my stash.

I hope this little card adds a touch of love and sunshine to your day!

Until Next Time,

Sending Love

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Ivana Camdzic

Good morning! Ivana here today, with another project to share with you. The project I am sharing today, is all about love and Valentine’s Day. With only a week until this love-filled celebration, I couldn’t help but get inspired to create something for the occasion.

I wanted to create something romantic, and elegant, but a little different than the usual pink/red combination we see with Valentine’s Day designs. So I found the perfect paper to use in the Crea Diem collection! A soft lilac, with pink undertones, it was just what I was looking for!

I added a fair amount of stamping to this project, using stamps from The Craft’s Meow and Papertrey Ink. I also added in a few dark brown accents, using Maja Design paper form the Vintage Summer Basics Collection.

For the bottom of the card, I layered a die-cut felt heart, onto a banner, which I die-cut from the same paper I used on the base of the card. I added a bit of lace, liquid pearls and some stamped leaves for lots of pretty layers and feminine touches.

I had a few scraps left over from making the card, so I made this little tag to match!

All the elements are the same, just arranged into a little tag instead of a card.

Supplies: Patterned Paper by Maja Design (Crea Diem: Fylld Av Karlek, Vintage Summer Basics:1905), White Cardstock, Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Walnut Stain, Versa Magic Ink (Pixie Dust, Spring Pansy) Papertrey Ink Dies (Button Boutique, Life is Sweet, In Stitches, Tiny Tags, Heart Prints), Papertrey Ink Stamps (Life Is Sweet), The Craft’s Meow Stamps (Stitched Sentiments, Inspired by Audrey), Liquid Pearls, items from my stash (button, pin, lace, felt, glitter).

If you’re stuck on ideas for Valentine’s Day projects, I hope you’ll think of all the beautiful colors that are so lovely for this special day, even if they don’t fit into the red or pink family! And with all the beautiful choices of paper colors Maja Design offers, I am sure it will be very had to pick just one color combo…I know it is for me!

Happy Valentine’s Day to all!

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