Cynthia Maynard

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Paper Crafting

Maggie Holmes Sunny Days Square Card

I used Maggie Holmes's Sunny Days for this easy square card. The dies are Tonic, Spellbinders, and Elizabeth Craft Designs. The paper is so pretty and does all the work for you. Gold foil card gives a little bling and makes it a bit more special. Happy crafting! ... View the Post

Paper Crafting

More Gesso Resist Card Technique

Here is another card using the gesso resist technique. It's so easy and gives a little bit of a different effect than similar techniques. The purple and blue are a fun change from my usual. The leaves are in glimmer paper, I added Nuvo drops and the layering dies are from Elizabeth Craft Designs. Dip into your stencils and try it out! :) ... View the Post

Paper Crafting

Card Using Gesso Resist Technique

I cut an A2-sized card panel and used white gesso through a stencil. It needs to dry thoroughly! I blended Distress Oxides on in three different colors. The color doesn't stay where the gesso is! I had some scraps from previous projects that I had used Color Bursts and Nuvo Shimmer Powders on watercolor paper. I used those to cut the leaves and flowers from Spellbinders dies. I used a sentiment from a Tonic Studios kit  in black cardstock Try it out! ... View the Post

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Easy Watercolor Wash Card

I've been using a lot of shimmer powders and Color Burst powders lately. I love how fast you can get bold color! I had scraps, so I die cut leaves (Spellbinders) and paired them with flowers cut from gold card. Clear Nuvo drops add fun "raindrop" type effects! I layered this onto some gold glimmer paper, then onto another layer using Elizabeth Craft Designs nesting dies. Have a fabulous day! ... View the Post

Paper Crafting

I had extra watercolored paper scraps, so I made flowers! I splattered extra paint and ink onto an embossed cardstock panel. It's a super-easy way to make an interesting card! Use your art supplies! It's surprising how quickly you can make something unique. Happy creating! ... View the Post

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