Maya Road Design Team

Fabric Tape Fun!

Hey there, Roadies! Mandy Kay here, to share a few simple, graphic cards that you could create using some Maya Road fabric tape!

I know that you couldn't have possibly missed the washi tape trend going on out there in the crafting world, its everywhere! But I have to tell you that I am a bit partial to the fabric tape. It has a texture that you don't get with the washi, it sticks like you wouldn't believe, and its easy as pie to stamp on!

For this first card, I started with some of the Saltwater Taffy tape. I added two strips of it, diagonally in the lower right corner of the card. Then, I stamped my sentiment following the lines of the tape, using the Card Sentiment Words clear stamps. Finally, to balance out my design, as well as add a bit of whimsy and texture, I stapled some of the Apple Paper Twine Cording, and added a bow.

For this next card, I started by adding about 2 inches of the Barn Red and the Licorice Strips tapes, overlapping them a bit, just above the mid-line of the card. I stamped my "hello" on a DIY Speech Bubble sticker, using the Picture Perfect Cameras clear stamp set and adhered it to the card, using some foam tape to pop it up.

And for this last card, I simply added a few pieces of the Licorice Strips tape (cut in half, lengthwise) to the center of the card, hand cut some "flames" from a scrap piece of yellow patterned paper, and stamped "birthday wishes" below my candles using the Card Sentiment Words clear stamp set. You can't get much simpler than that! Its a cute card, it didn't take you too long to make(perfect for when you need a card in a pinch) and you can change the candle colors to suit the recipient.

Honestly, I can't wait to have the full Maya Road fabric tape line up in my stash! I love how versatile it is! You can use it to bind a mini book, cover a piece of chipboard, dress up a gift, or you could even make mini banners with it!

I hope you have been inspired to try out the fabric tapes(or use up some of that stash), today. Thanks for stopping by the Maya Road Design Team blog!!

The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow

Hi Roadies! Julia here today. Have you been out and about lately? I'm seeing all kind of lovely yellow popping up in the mall. I'm especially partial to the yellow and grey combo and decided to bring a little sunshine to a couple card projects to brighten my day. I turned to some pretty patterned paper to create both cards and changed up the Maya Road embellishments for two different looks.

My first card is fun and cute. I just love creating with these sunshiney chipboard pieces. To make this card extra happy, I added a pop of red.

The chipboard shapes were easy to cover with patterned paper for a sweet, printed look. Another quick way to alter chipboard is seen in the red umbrella. It's colored in with an alcohol based marker and then covered with a liquid crackle glaze.

While some of Maya Road's embellishments are super cute, some are very elegant and many of them work for a myriad of styles. Using the same paper and color combo, I've created a very pretty and elegant card design that will be perfect for many occasions.

Both of these cards use the new Card Sentiment Words  stamp set that covers almost every occasion you can think of.

I created some sweet little button blossoms by adhering a rhinestone to the center of each button.

Maya Road Supplies:

Earl Grey Zipper Trim

Jeweled Pearl Pendants

Celery Green Twine Cording

Saffron Yellow Twine Cording

Card Sentiments Words Stamp Set

Vintage Round Pearl Trinket Pins

Leaf Trinket Pins

Medium Fabric Leaves

White Mini Organza Roses Trim

Lemon Burlap Trim

Mini Clothes Pins

When Skies Are Grey Chipboard Set

Antique Butterflies

 

 Thanks for stopping by!

Fabric Tape Backgrounds

Hi Roadies! Julia here with my latest Maya Road addiction, fabric tape. There are so many ways you can use it and basically its just like Washi Tape only tougher with a great woven fabric texture. Lately I've been using it to create backgrounds for my card designs and I have a couple of ideas to share with you today.

My first design is inspired by an american country style. Red, white and blue all the way.

By simply adhering strips of fabric tape to the background and then stitching them, it makes a great pattern and textured print.

The card is accented with lots of Maya Road Trims and a Star Bottlecap filled with glass glitter.

You can also arrange the tape into a very trendy chevron pattern by using two different colors of fabric tape. I created this by applying the tape on an angle to strips of cardstock before adhering it to my card base. If you look close you'll see a couple of the new Maya Road releases in the accent cluster. You're going to adore all the new Maya Road releases!

Careful measuring and a shape guillotine-style paper cutter is need to get a crisp chevron pattern.

Maya Road Products Used:

Gingham Fabric Tape

Vintage Wood Mini Ruler and Vintage Wood Tiny Ruler

Denim Frayed Edge Pleated Trim

Denim Vintage Roses

Vintage Paper Roses

Star Bottle Cap

Cinnamon Tulle Pleat Trim

Vintage Raspberry Beads

Vintage Pearl Trinket Pins

Double Berry Twine Cording

Wood Mini Clothes Pins

Cloud White Zipper Trim

Earl Grey Tulle Pleat Trim

Pale Pink Pearl Ball Trinket Pins

Vintage Sequin Blossoms

Smoke Burlap Roses

Camellia Pink Double Stitched Velvet Ribbon

Pink  Vintage Tape Measure Trim

Vintage Wood Birds

Light Pink Small Organza Roses Ribbon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maya Road + Tombow Swap Day 5

Hello Roadies,

 Angella here bringing you day 5 of our Tombow  and Maya Road swap . I chose to create a Christmas layout and Card, I had so much fun playing with the Tombow dual brush pens.

 

 

I used the red coloured pen to colour the Decorative Scrolls Chipboard,  then I applied glossy accents for that Christmas red look, I used the pens again for the Our town stamps   instead of ink

I also used  the  Maya Road kraft  and Vintage lace trim for my layout, I do love the Kraft, red and white colours  together

 

for my Christmas card I have used the Around the World stamp set  ( great for those international christmas cards)   the Dual Brush pens  and instead of ink: I applied the pens to the stamp, the pens are easy to apply to the stamps just run the brush tips over the image and stamp away. The Stamp Runner Permanent adhesive was just perfect for both projects.

thanks for joining us for the blog swap! Don't forget that you still have a chance to win our giveaway! Make sure you go and read all the details on this post

Don't forget to check out what the other design team members created ... just scroll down below!

have a great day

 

 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Hello Roadies, Mandy Kay Starner here with my very first post!

We all know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. You really can't miss the pink merchandise everywhere you go. I'm not saying its a bad thing, I believe its very important to have regular exams and sometimes we all need a little push to take care of those things we tend to procrastinate on. So why not send a reminder (or an encouraging note) to a friend or loved one? I have just the card for this very situation!

I started with a Fancy Bird Coaster book, removed two birds from it and layered them facing each other and glued them with a good liquid glue, like so...

They look just like a bra, no? Then, I cut off the tails and adhered some black zipper trim around the edges. *I recommend inking or misting your chipboard a matching color so it will hide any edges or chipboard peeking through your trim.

I then, filled in the center of the "bra" with some black Organza Primrose Trim. I added a pink ribbon made from 1/4" Camellia Pink Double Stitched Velvet Trim...

And then, I attached my bra to a card base made of flesh colored cardstock, trimmed it to the shape of a woman's chest, and added straps using some Coal Black Gngham Fabric Tape and 1/4" Camellia Pink Double Stitched Velvet. I topped it all off with a Crystal Trinket Pin, a Vintage Paper Posie, and a Black Pearl Vintage Trinket Pin.

I added a little necklace with some rhinestones, but you could use that space to stamp or print an encouraging message.

I hope you've enjoyed my project and maybe, just maybe it has encouraged you to 1. love your boobs (get them checked ladies!) and 2. look at your supplies a bit differently. :)

 Thanks for stopping by!

Fresh as a Daisy

Hi Roadies!It's Julia here today with one of my favorite new Maya Road product crushes... Daisy Vintage Lace Trim. I love the simple daisy. It's a timeless floral icon and it's always beautiful. This trim is great for anywhere you'd usually use trim but it also makes great little floral embellishments as well.

For my first card, I've combined the daisy trim will all manner of Maya Road embellishments.  If you don't see the trim at first glance, it's because I've cut it into separate flowers to use as individual blossoms.

All the embellishments are layered over Kraft Mini White Jotter Tags. These tiny tags are perfect for card design and for small accents on larger projects.

Moving on to my love-themed card, I've once again used the Vintage Daisy Trim. This time it's kept as a strip of trim and layered with lots of other beautiful Maya Road trims.

To add a center accent to the trim, I've simply colored in the flower center with an alcohol based marker. The trick to coloring on lace and trims is to use the color sparingly as it can bleed. It's best to start lightly and add more color as needed.

Another great Maya Road trim that I loved trying out on this design was the Amber Vintage Jewel Rhinestone Trim. It can be formed into lots of beautiful shapes for a sparkling focal point.

Are you a Maya Road trim addict like me? If so, what is your favorite trim?

Maya Road Supplies Used:

Vintage Wood Mini Butterflies

Vintage Raspberry Beads

Velvet Resin Blossoms

Mini Kraft Jotter Tags

Antique Gem Stick Pins

Large Daisy Vintage Lace Trim

Mini Tag Canvas Pieces

Ornate Feathered Friends Stamp Set

Metal Vintage Trinket Love Hanger

Kraft Large Ticket Strips – White

Coal Black Fabric Tape

Linen Burlap Trim

Vintage Leaf Pin – Pearl Cream

Watermelon Twine Cording

Vintage Jewel rhinestone Trim Amber

Love Mini Chipboard Set

Camellia Pink Double Stitch Velvet Ribbon

 

 Happy creating!

Welcome, little one!

Hello,

Ania here with a card for you today!

My cousin recently welcomed his third child - and I am crossing my fingers the gift will arrive in time before we're heading over to meet the little baby (oh yes, I'm one of those slackers thinking I have all the time in the world then BAM! - this little person actually arrives in time and all...cough).

But! I love creating cards for babies (and weddings. And 50 year olds. And 80 year olds. And little girls. And little boys. And hm. I think I actually enjoy creating cards as long as I know who'll be getting them....but I'll digress..)

And. I absolutely adore the organza tea garden trim in chai. Such a versatile color for any occasion, and a must for vintage-y or romantique-y projects. It makes such a comfy and sweet bed for the cards decorations, and softens up the whole look. So. Lush!

And when it comes to trims and lushness and stuff I cannot help but sticking a pin or two in it! My two absolute favorites, vintage pearl and crystal star never fails to add the extra little touch to any project (and I am so looking forward to the golden super star pins too)!

I decided to mix butterflies of different sizes and materials onto this card. For the canvas one, I sprayed white mist on the canvas before mixing a little dragon fruit pink mist onto this one. And the wooden butterfly was sprinkled with iridiscent glitter before it was sealed up w/glossy accent..

When creating cards I try my best to not forget the insides too. And what's more perfect but a glitterified princess crown from the crowns mini chipboard set to top the card off? With bling bling ofc. It's a little princess, remember!

So, see? You don't really need much but a few key embellishment pieces from Maya Road to create a lovely card for someone special :)

Thanks for letting me share!

eclectic mix...

One reason I love Maya Road products is because of their eclectic charm.  Many treasures such as a vintage tape measure, crocheted flowers and trim, trinket pins, and raspberry beads remind me of days gone by and of my grandma.  It's kind of like sorting through her sewing tin and taking a step back in time. It's so fun to be able to have these products and many more available to incorporate into my paper-crafting projects.  

My card today uses a few of these fun, eclectic items such as the Vintage Raspberry Bead that embellishes the center of my chipboard butterly along with a Silver Mum.  

I used the Vintage Tape Measure Trim as a border across the bottom of my card and for a pop of color.  These can be used in so many fun ways on paper-crafting projects...this is just one simple example.

It's always fun to mix the old in with the new though too as with this playful stamp set that resembles an eye chart and comes with a fun variety of sentiments.  The stamp set is from the Eye Chart Sentiments set and is stamped in a checkerboard pattern in a couple of different colors.  A fun way to add a background that serves as a sentiment at the same time.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Melissa

 

Maya Road + Epiphany Crafts Week Day 5

This week, we've shown you different ways to pair Maya Road fun products with Epiphany Crafts' tools. I was in charge of showcasing the Button tool, Round 20. I love buttons, and one of the best things to do with a button is to make sure something stays put, right? So I made a button the feature of this gift card holder and card.

Our Kraft Note Envelopes in white dot are so cheery and happy and one of the sizes is PERFECT for gift cards! So I wrapped one up and tied it with a length of our Twine Cording in Clementine Orange then attached the Epiphany Button with some floss. 

The button was so simple to create, I just put my paper in the tool, attached the button to the holder and punched. And voila! A custom made button that perfectly matched my project! Cool, huh?

Finishing off the card, I took the smallest of our Canvas Shipping tags, added some letter stickers and a stamp and attached it all to the front of a card blank I'd covered with patterned paper. 

Pretty simple, and the button adds such a nice touch, don't you think? 

Don't forget to go to this post and enter to win this fabulous prize pack from Maya Road:

Maya Road + Epiphany Crafts Blog Swap - Day 2

Hi Roadies! It's Julia here today with Day 2 of our Maya Road + Epiphay Crafts Blog Swap.

Are you inspired yet? I'm sure you must be with such a fun product combo! Make sure you stay tuned all week for more projects and ideas from Maya Road and Epiphany Crafts.

Today I have a pretty shabby style card and tag combo that features lots of Maya Road goodies and the Shape Studio Tool Oval 25 from Epiphany Crafts.

 

There was a lot of excitement in our house last week when my oldest son got engaged. We are so thrilled for him and his fiance. My family is growing...a much easier way this time for me. I wanted to create a special card to send to my daughter-in-law-to-be.

I loved working with the Epiphany Crafts Oval Shape Studio Tool. It punches beautiful small ovals and adds epoxy stickers on top of them for a custom embellishment. I found that this oval tool worked so well with the Maya Road line of products. They looked really sweet clustered with Maya Road's trims and embellishments and the ovals were perfectly in proportion to the Maya Road Chipboard Foundations Set. Don't they layer beautifully together?

 Here's a closeup detail. I love how the epoxy shines and adds a lovely contrast to the textured glitter and trims.

Tags are really fun and quick projects to create and while my supplies were out, I decided to make one. This tag will probably go on a future shower gift. For this project I created a fun punched background using the Oval Shape Studio Tool. You can use this tool as a simple punch if you don't wish to add the epoxy stickers. After the oval background was adhered, I stamped over it with some Maya Road clock stamps and the upcoming Vintage Wallpaper Stamp sheet.

Once again I found that some Maya Road products worked well with this tool. As an accent I adhered an epoxy topped oval to a Kraft Scalloped Oval Tag and it layered beautifully. One of the great things about the Epiphany Shape Tools is that the punch opening faces up so that you can easily line up exactly the portion of paper you wish to punch.

Maya Road Products:

 Foundation Chipboard

Noah Mini Alphabet Chipboard Set

Vintage Tape Measure Trim Pink

Kraft Note Envelopes - White Polka Dot

Linen Burlap Trim

Vintage Paper Roses

Green Leaf Trinket Pins

Celery Green Twine Cording

Hearts Trinket Pins

Antique Silver Metallic Mist

Vintage Pearl Butterfly Trinket Pins

Off-White Felt Pearl Blossoms

Kraft Mini Tags

Decorative Scrolls Chipboard Set

Vintage Wallpaper Stamp Sheet

 

Epiphany Crafts Products:

 Shape Studio Oval 25

Shape Studio Bubble Caps Oval 25

Thanks for joining us today for our blog swap! Don't forget that you still have a chance to win our giveaway! Make sure to go read the details on this post.

Happy Creating...