get well soon

Peace be to all,
Below is a new 'get well soon' card. Hope it brings some relief to our sick sisters and brothers,,,

This card is entering for:

deconstructing jen

Catch the Bug

Mark's Finest Papers

Jellypark Friends

Crop Stop

allsorts

little red wagon

pile it on

The closer, the clearer 

That's for now.... Thanks for peeking and don't forget to enter the GIVEAWAY!!!! Mwah :)
 

Mariana's Mind Medicine :)

Yeah, just have a look at her cards and you'll be mentally relaxed :) Her creations offer an abundance of the 'wow' factor. And if you're an avid follower of talented artists then you must have come across this lady. It's Mariana Grigsby, one of my favorites!!! Her stamping, coloring and embellishing proudly stand out from the crowd. Pls help me and Tammy welcome today's shine..... 

Name: Mariana Grigsby

Blog: marianagrigsby's blog

When and how did you start Card making?
I think that I have always made cards since I was little, but I started making them as a hobby, since 2009 when I started playing along in some of the blog challenges on the internet. 


When would you say you are most creative? 
When I feel happy and my mind is in a “worry free” mode...lol. Usually when nobody is at home, and I can keep myself focus on my project. 


What is your favorite technique? 
I love many techniques, but the one that I enjoy the most is coloring stamped images with Copic markers. I guess this is because it reminds me of when I was little and I used to enjoy using my color pencils all the time. 


Do trends inspire your creative process? 
Yes, trends are a great way to keep my creativity flowing... but sometimes I can find inspiration in anything.


Is there something about paper crafting you find challenging?
Yes! My craft table is kind of small, and I love creating. So, every time I make a card or layout, my crafty table ends up very messy... That is a challenge for me, because I think I spend a lot of time keeping it clean and organized. I don’t like working on a disorganized table. 


Is there a designer in the paper crafting industry that inspires you? If so, what about their style or technique inspires you?
I have many favorite designers. I love the clean and simple style of Cristina Kowalczyk; the colorful and fun style of Jennifer McGuire; the cute style of Teri Anderson, and the classy style of Ashley Cannon Newell. They are super talented and such a great inspiration for me, specially when my mojo is distracted ;)

How would you describe your style?
Usually I design my cards according to the images I am using. But I would say that my style is mostly clean and graphic with touches of elegance and fun. I love using eye-catching colors, and I particularly like to add little details like gems, pearls, or stitches 

How long would you say it takes you to complete a card or project? 
It depends. Sometimes, when I am in the creative mood I can make them very fast. But if I am interrupted many times, I can take longer.

When you are finished with your beautiful creations what do you do with them?
I keep some, I giveaway some, I submit some, and I sell some.

Are you on any Design Teams or have served on any in the past including guest design spot? 
Yes, I am currently a Design Team member of Embellish Magazine, The Stamper’s Dream Store, and Jane’s Doodles. I also have been invited by several blogs to be a Guest Designer like Inspirational, The Play Date Café, Case Study.


Here they are:

I believe dictionary lacks the relevant words to describe your cards' elegance!!!! And the photos are superb too :) Thanks dear for inspiring us (seriously feel like making a card now).... And thanks to all who read this feature!!!! Have a Fantastic Friday,,,,

A good-bye and a welcome note

Today we are sadly saying good-bye to our cherished member - Alia Mohammed who has been such a hardworking and sweet mate. We'd love you to stop by her blog and wish her all the best in her future endeavours! Thank you Alia for working with us :)
As Alia is stepping down the team, I would also like you to say hello to our next amazing member - Yuzz Yusof (who was featured HERE). Welcome dear to our team, happy to have you on board :)
Am also so glad that Amna Al Fardh and Tammy Hobbs will be continuing for the next quarter... Thank you friends for helping me feature talented artists!!!!

With this superb team, I'm very certain we'll be fascinated every Friday!!!!