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Monday, April 7, 2025

Having Fun With 49 and Market...

 Hey friends!  I'm popping in with two projects that I made with some newly purchased products from 49 and Market.  I will be posting one project to the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge (birthday) and the other project will be heading over to the Paper Players (travel) and Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge (tag it).   So, let's get to it!


My first project is a birthday card that I made using laser cuts from the 49 and Market Starlight Dreams collection.  When I purchased the Starlight Dreams laser cuts I didn't think I would need the patterned paper pack, but now I have decided that I do need it, lol!  I'm not really into celestial motifs, but I couldn't resist the gorgeous designs in the laser cut pack.   For this card I used a set of angel wings, a floral piece, some feathers and butterflies.  For the background I used a light blue cardstock that I embossed with a layering die from Birch Press Design.  The sentiment was hot foiled and is also from Birch Press Design.    Pretty quick to put together once I figured out what pieces I wanted to use and the arrangement. 


This next project is a tag that I created for the Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge and the Paper Players using another new line from 49 and Market called Wanderlust Explorer.  What sold me on this collection was the ability to make masculine projects like birthday cards.    I used a few Tim Holtz Idea-ology products with this tag.  Namely, a #8 thick board tag, a thick board scalloped trim, a window frame base board and crackle paste.  I trimmed out some of the patterned paper to fit the tag and adhered it with collage medium.   I covered the scalloped trim and part of the window frame with crackle paste and let it dry.  Once dry I applied paint in a soft teal and orange wiping some of the paint off.  I trimmed down the scalloped piece and then applied collage medium to the trim and window to seal them.  Ground Espresso distress crayon was added to all the pieces I picked out, as well as the tag and then I got to layering everything.   I used glue and thin foam squares to add my pieces.  I finished with the little sentiment that is also from Tim Holtz.   I love how it turned out.  I was, again, inspired by the super talented Emma Williams who is a member of the Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge design team.  


Well, that is it for me!  Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day.


9 comments:

Lisa Elton said...

Wow, so many fabulous elements on each project! Im calling WWCD on your entry at The Paper players, it's cool!

Jan Clothier said...

What a gorgeous shabby chic take on travel. Never has a combi van looked so romantic. The doily and dark inking add a vintage twist. You've juggled a lot of elements into a fabulous whole. Thanks for joining in my travel theme at The Paper Players.

Claire Broadwater said...

Rosemary, this tag is fantastic!!! I love the vintage VW van and all the other travel items. So much to look at! So happy you joined us at The Paper Players this week!

Greta said...

Beautiful card--love the butterflies! Your tag is definitely a work of art!

Vikki H said...

Your colors and textures are lovely on the card. The tag is wonderful and clearly Emma's work has inspired you.

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Amazing cards Rosemary, I love how you used the feathers and the flowers on your first card, it's so beautiful. As for the stunning masculine card, I LOVE it. x

Stef Perry said...

Who can help but be inspired by the great Emma Williams? You did a fantastic job, mixing all these wonderful elements on the tag. I really love the window frame and how you distressed everything. Fabulous creation, Rosemary and we appreciate you sharing with us at the Paper Players this week!

Joanne James - The Crafty Owl said...

Rosemary your collage-style tag is the epitome of retro chic! So many wonderful details to pore over. Fabulous! Thanks for playing with us over at The Paper Players this week!

LeAnne said...

Wow, these are stunning! I could look at both of them all day long, but the tag is really outstanding! What a fun way to interpret our theme this week, it's stunning! Thanks for playing with us this week at the Players!