Hello MLS fans! We hope you had a great weekend! We're kicking off another week of creativity at the MLS blog with some great projects from Linda and Melinda today that they created with our City by the Bay collection.
First, here's a fun banner from Linda!
There are so many fun details that Linda used for her banner.
This rosette is beautiful and perfect!
Love the way the houses are cut out and mounted on the clouds here. One of the best things about patterned paper is that often you can cut the images out and use them exactly the way Linda has used the houses from our Marina paper. Get out those scissors friends and cut away!
The hand cut mini banners stapled on the string of this banner is also fun!
Paper folding is a fun technique to use when you don't have matching ribbon on hand. Paired with the lace makes for a vintage feel here.
Now we have some fun cards from Melinda. She created 4 different looks with scraps of the same paper.
Designer tip: I decided to create a matching set and really showcase each side of the patterned papers and the wonderful way in which every colour blends beautifully. I kept the theme continuous throughout the cards with the same scalloped border pattern and added a sweet touch with a bow of baker's twine.
Now for some really fun cards that Melinda created with her Cricut
Love how Melinda used the glitter alpha's here. They don't always have to be used for sentiments and titles.
Designer's tip: The first two cards with the m'n'm bubbles are a fun way to make little boy cards using a not-so-little boy collection and add a bit of chocky which most little boys love. My five year old has been playing with the cards and loves to come and shake them to hear the m'n'm's rattle away in their container. Fortunately he's not a big fan of chocolate so they've remained in tact. I combined City By The Bay papers using the flip sides and the Cricut cartridge 'Boys Will Be Boys' for the rocket and helicopter. All in all they were a fun and bright way to make cards for any little chap that will keep him entertained for quite some time in working out how to get to the treat.
Have a great day!
Just Love these cards, Really great inspiration!!! Cheers jendewar at optusnet.com.au
Posted by: Jenscrapstoo | 06/12/2011 at 03:30 AM
Oh my goodness, stunning creations, but I have to add just how gorgeous a boy would feel having that m'n'm bubble on a card, I can see Nate now just wanting to get them out, a card for sure he would to remember. Just inspirational. Melxx
Posted by: melissa (aussiescrapper) | 06/12/2011 at 01:49 AM
These are really amazing!!! So creative.
Posted by: Heidi Gore | 06/09/2011 at 07:59 AM
Melinda, your cards are simply stunning!! :)
Posted by: Marelize | 06/09/2011 at 02:33 AM
Thanks for sharing, what is not to love with all three sets of projects!
Posted by: mmspiker | 06/08/2011 at 07:27 PM
wonderful creative projects - love them
Posted by: Heather Robertson | 06/08/2011 at 04:22 PM
What beautiful cards!!!
Posted by: Lori Pekny | 06/08/2011 at 06:15 AM
love your ideas
Posted by: Robin Herald | 06/08/2011 at 05:55 AM
Wow!
I'm a big fan of your work, Melinda and a big fan of My Little Shoe Box! I love their funny style! It has everything to do with me!
Astonished project!
Love it all!
XOXO
Aline Fonseca
Posted by: Aline Fonseca | 06/07/2011 at 05:28 PM
Love this new series of papers and just love the cards - I so wish I had a cricut!
Posted by: Michelle Macpherson | 06/07/2011 at 12:20 PM
love the projects!
kacee
Posted by: kacee | 06/07/2011 at 11:19 AM
Great Cards Melinda!!!
Posted by: Stephanie Buice | 06/07/2011 at 10:14 AM
These are adorable Melinda! What kid wouldn't love one of these birthday cards. Love the little house banner..so fun with all those pennants between the houses :O)
Posted by: Glynis | 06/07/2011 at 08:14 AM
Oh wow....Melinda I love your bubble M&M cards. Love all the cards Melinda and Linda. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Lindy | 06/07/2011 at 05:35 AM
Love the scalloped cards!
Posted by: Julie Gilbert | 06/07/2011 at 04:26 AM
So much fun! Love Melinda's cards ;)
Posted by: Suzanne | 06/07/2011 at 04:20 AM
P.s. I got here from Melinda's blog! :)
Posted by: Court's Crafts | 06/06/2011 at 10:04 PM
SOOOO cute!!! I love all of these projects!!! Well done ladies!
Posted by: Court's Crafts | 06/06/2011 at 10:04 PM
wow, some gorgeous inspiration, especially love Melinda's cards!! they're out of this world.. giggle...
Posted by: Karen K | 06/06/2011 at 09:31 PM
Fantastic inspiration here, especially the cards from Melinda - they freakin' ROCK! (I am drooling! LOL) :-)
Posted by: Sue Plumb | 06/06/2011 at 08:31 PM
These are some seriously cute cards! I love the rocket and helicoptor! And so happy that I actually have that Cricut cartridge, so maybe I can scraplift these supercute cards! Thanks so much for all of the inspiration!
Posted by: Nitasha | 06/06/2011 at 08:25 PM
Melinda, I have always loved your candy bubble cards!!! These are just so darn cute!!! I love the other set as well. So so pretty!! Linda, your banner is wonderful!! I love the mini pennants you added as well!!!
Posted by: Michelle | 06/06/2011 at 08:09 PM
OOHH! I love these projects, ladies! Fabulous job.
Posted by: Keely Yowler | 06/06/2011 at 07:47 PM
Lovely projects - thanks for the inspiration <3
Posted by: Ann Cicilie | 06/06/2011 at 01:10 PM