Cynthia Maynard

A Little Bird

I've been testing out some paper I created with birds that I have drawn and painted. It paired nicely with The Provence birds from Card Making Magic. I used alcohol markers to color the branch and bird, the used a Nuvo clear glitter pen to add some subtle sparkle. Have a creative day! Check out the shop and use the April code for an 11% discount! ... View the Post

Paper Crafting

Fantastical Rabbits!

Bunnies are cute, so here is a colorful version for spring! :) I painted these in acrylics for a bold, opaque look. I have always loved red and purple together! I made some cards for a little inspiration. You can find the digital files in the shop. Don't forget to use the code for 11% off through April 30th! Cheers! ... View the Post

Paper Crafting

Creating with Digital Paper

I love digital paper! It keeps you from hoarding! :) I love designing it as well. You can create so many craft projects. I made this wax-sealed envelope from my Ornate Lace paper in the shop. The flowers are from Altenew and I used black satin ribbon on the diagonal. It's stuffed with goodies! I splattered black paint on it. I love the dramatic look! Check it out in the shop and save 11% through April 30th using the code below! ... View the Post

Paper Crafting

Coming Soon!

I hope you all are well! I'm glad we can still create. It calms and encourages the soul. Creating can really help engage our minds in a healthy way. New papers with these florals will be in the shop soon! These are some of my watercolors, and I love the rich colors. In the meantime, check out my shop and receive 11% off your order in April using the code! ... View the Post

Paper Crafting

Wax-Sealed Envelope

I had to make more! This Prima Marketing paper is perfect for the job. I used some packaging that I tore and inked. It gives a nice crinkly texture. I used and older Spellbinders Posy die set and die cut the flowers from sewing pattern design paper. Here is the back. There is just something I love about wax-sealing. Head to the shop to see if it's still for sale! Don't forget to use the code for 11% off in April! ... View the Post

Paper Crafting

Easy Bookmark Corners

This is a great craft to use up scraps. They are fast and also great for kids! I made a video here. Try it out! They are perfect for adding to junk journals and planners as well. If you are like me, it's getting harder to remember your place in a book as the years pass. :) Especially in a huge Dickens book! Don't forget to use the 11% off code in my Etsy shop! ... View the Post