Hi, everyone!
So here's the thing - I just love my big projects (like the one I showed you in my previous post) that absorb me thoroughly and take days and days to work on. They are my fuel and even though it's often hard to organize my life to make enough time for them, they are something that I'm absolutely passionate about.
However... I think it's nice to mix and change my ways of expression and from time to time create something quick and easy - be it a simple spontanous journal spread or cute cards for my friends.
Then here I am - presenting these little cuties. ;)



There is no big theory behind this little one. ;) Just pure pleasure of playing around with some of my favorite materials, enjoying different combinations of colors and textures.

It's quite relaxing I must admit - some fantastic Sizzix dies, coloring with Archival inks and putting on some glossy accents to add the final touch.

Here's a list of some of the supplies I played with on this card:


On the same note I created a tag:


What I did was I glued cut out pieces of paper (Sizzix dies again!) to create a structural background, then came a layer of gesso and some subtle coloring with Color Bloom sprays and Archival inks. And again - a touch of liquid pearls here and there. Below you can see the texture I ended up with.


Curious about the supplies? ;) Here they are:


The cut out text on the tag in Polish means: "Keep dreaming with all your strength."
And this is my wish for each and every one of you!
Hugs...

Hi, everyone!
I guess you know me by now, I love the concept of combining things that may not seemingly go together too well. ;)
I incorporate all sorts of "improbable" items in my collages and I love seeing how they create completely new worlds.
Mixing elegant and industrial, delicate feminine textures with harsh metal accents.
That's also the case with my cards - metal and delicate lace? Why not?!!! ;)

For this card I decided to create a "botanical" feel and played with a delicate color palette, countless layers and dimension.
You can read more about it on Sizzix blog.


And I'm very happy to say that March 15-16th I will be teaching a Mechanical Garden class in Stockholm!
We'll be having fun with layers, mediums and many great techniques to create some home decor and cards similar to this one. Can't wait to see you there!



Cards and tags are such magical little beings... ;)



They make perfect little gifts and when they're hand-made, it is even more special...




Cards and tags are a very special way to say thank you, send our feelings to people we love even without a special occasion...



I strongly believe that each card contains a piece of the personality of the person who made it – that makes them so unique and special.



Some of the materials I used are obiously Sizzix dies, embellishments from my Mechanicals collection, Prima flowers (that never fail!), papers from Vintage Vanity collection,lots and lots of 3D foam to create dimension and delicate lace, twine and thread as subtle details.

I hope I managed to encourage you to create some small gifts like that for your loved ones or...for yourselves. I'm sure you deserve a treat! ;)
Lots of love

Hello, dear Friends!
Yes, family does matter. One of my very favorite things to do is to browse through family photographs.
And isn't scrapbooking just the perfect way to honor our families and all the stories our loved ones have to tell?

Today I'd like to show you a layout I created for Sizzix. The cutest kids in the photo are my four cousins. :)



And there's some good news - you can see my creative process and step-by-step instructions of how to make this wintery layout here on Sizzix blog !



The materials I used to recreate the atmosphere of a fun winter scene are: Sizzix dies obviously (they are just perfect to add depth to the work), my Mechanicals embellishments, Primary Elements Pigments, Liquid Pearls and this very handy little spray bottle. :)



I'm also very happy to say that this work of mine was published in a fantastic Russian scrapbooking magazine "Scrap-Info". Always such a huge pleasure to see my art there!


One more announcement today.
I'm traveling to Stockholm in March (so happy to be back in Sweden!) to teach a small but very exciting classes. We are going to create some great home decor and cards and I'd love to see you there!!!
For more information go {here}.



Sending you all lots of love,

Hello, friends!
Magical December is here and I'd like to show you some Holiday inspirations today.





Together with three other artists I was invited by Sizzix to create projects in 4 different colour schemes.



If you'd like to receive a free project sheet download, just leave your email address on this Sizzix page and enjoy our Holiday creations in detail.



For this Noel decor I used the Sizzix die to cut out the chipboard letters and simply glued them together to make them more sturdy so that the decoration could stand on its own.



I played with my Sunrise Sunset and Vintage Vanity paper collections and some Mechanicals to contrast the delicate papers. I also used crackle paint and subtle touches of colour achieved with Primary Elements pigments that I love so much..




The thing is we are not bound to traditional Christmassy colours.
Think outside the box, look around for inspirations and play a little, surprise your near and dear and perhaps surprise yourself. ;)
Stay warm!