Fun with Photoplay Paper Collections!

Happy Monday my creative friends! It's the first week of official Summer. Here in Sacramento it's going to be over 100 degrees for the next seven days. UGH! I plan on hiding out in the studio and crafting and photographing new projects. I hate being so hot!! Especially if you add in hot flashes on top of it! (Isn't it great to be a girl??) Ha! I hope you are doing good and staying well and happy. I have a LOT of good things coming in July. I'm going to be BIZZZZZY! So many great things are coming. I'm so blessed and grateful. Thanks for going along on this journey with me. XO

I've been working with the folks at Photoplay Paper over the past few weeks on some behind the scenes sort of things...coming soon... They are the nicest and most generous bunch of people. I'm really excited about this new partnership with them. The Photoplay paper collections are awesome!!! Gnomes, sea creatures, heroes, bees....I could go on and on!!! (Remember this card?) Yeah, super cute stuff!! 

Today I'm sharing two cards! One made with the Monterey Bay Collection and one with the Wild Honey Collection. Both are perfect for Summer crafting and scrapbooking. First up is the Monterey Bay Collection! ADORABLE! This has an extra special place in my heart because my father's family is all from Carmel and Monterey. Every good memory from my childhood happened there - with my grandparents and all my family before life got complicated... I even went to kindergarten and first grade in Monterey. If I close my eyes I can smell the forest of Eucalyptus trees coated in wet fog in my grandma's backyard. That is my favorite feeling and smell in the world. FOG makes me ridiculously happy.... See above - I hate to be hot! LOL... Anyhooo I'm off topic. Let's get to the cards. 

Photoplay also has stamps and dies that match some of their paper collections. I smiled from ear to ear when I saw the cute critters in this stamp set. I mean, they're wearing sailor shirts!!!! C'mon!! This finished card is an A2 kraft card base and the papers are all from the paper collection. 

 

I stamped and die cut the two friends and colored them with Copic Markers. I added small accents with a white gel pen. I mixed and matched the patterned papers and die cut them out with stitched dies. I used a kraft card base because I like the color combo with red, blue and kraft. It feels nautical too. 

 

The sentiment, the banners and the other accents are all from the collection Sticker Pack. Nice, thick pretty stickers... (My other card for today is made entirely from their beautiful stickers)

 

They are SO CUTE!!!! I used a bit of twine as another accent. Everything is popped up with foam dots for dimension!

 

Next up is a warm and sunny card made entirely from papers and stickers...No stamping! Sometimes I really love to make cards without stamping. It's a whole different feel. Very mixed media..and the opportunity to combine colors and layers... My finished card is an A2 card base. 

 

I can't tell you enough how nice these thick stickers are...and the colors.... 

 

I layered papers and lots of stickers...and then that pretty sentiment banner...

 

My only accents are black paint splatters and a few enamel dots for a bit of shine. 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today! Happy Summer! If you've never checked out Photoplay Paper - I hope you will!! The best selection and best prices are HERE. But they are also found in your LSS and online. I've linked everything below in my supply list too.

CLICK HERE or on the graphic below to see the supplies used in today's projects! (Affiliate Links Used)

Comments

[Maria Alder]

How cute are the sailors, love them. Two wonderful cards. Will have a look at Photoplay, never heard of them before. Thanks for sharing Wanda. Hope you manage to stay cool. It's in the high 90 here too for a few days, phu :) x

[Karen Lynn Jackson]

Very cute card and pretty sticker card! Great ideas! I love they way you use so many elements..

[Anne Sturgeon]

Wanda we were at Laguna Seca for some races about six years ago and spent one afternoon at Fishermans Warf, had lunch and went to the aquarium too. I love Carmel and the surrounding area. Such fun, I can see why you love it! I love these cards... I am definitely going to check out Photo Play and I wrote all your ingredients down. Great partnership and you have represented them WELL. Happy Week and stay cool.

[Connie Hollenbeck]

Fantastic cards, Wanda!
Those sailors are too cute!
I love how you put the patterned paper elements together. I struggle with that technique.

[Geneva]

Those sailors are too cute...the sticker card is awesome. Hard to believe these are stickers. Will certainly check out their website. Thanks for sharing new products & stunning cards.

[Jules L]

These are both unique! Like the pre cut sticker idea! Enjoy your “cool” studio time! Enjoying seeing all the variety of super creative things you are doing these days!

[Beverly Gleeson]

Delightful cards! I am unfamiliar Photoplay, but I think I will become a fan. Thanks for sharing these cards and as always your talent.