Kim Hughes
I find products to be very user-friendly nowadays, but sometimes it’s more fun to use them in ways in which they’re not intended. Being unique will always make your projects stand out from the crowd.
Thinking “outside the box” may not be as difficult as you may think. Before you begin each project, stop and analyze your products and theme.
There were tons of beautiful butterflies at the CHA winter show, which I think is a wonderful thing. Why not use them as leaves on a tree? Apply stickers, rub-ons or stamps on top of any tree.
How about creating a shape with your stickers? Arrange chipboard stickers in an eye-catching way and give them that extra oomph! Have you ever bought a sticker sheet for just one or two images and were left with other not-so-favorite images? This is a fun way to use up that sticker sheet. Arrange them in a star shape or even a circle – just challenge yourself to try something new.
Consider these suggestions to change things up:
- Stars from a baby boy line for the Fourth of July
- Red Christmas products for Valentine’s Day
- Use papers as a ribbon replacement
- Use a heart stamp to create a flower
- Create interactive cards
- Use pink, yellow and purple baby girl products for Easter
- Do some research…you may find that you are inspired to create something that you would have never thought of otherwise.
No matter what, make sure to have fun! Don’t over think things, but make a point to challenge yourself at times. Need some stickers to jump-start your creativity? Leave a comment and I’ll send some of my favorites to one lucky winner! All comments must be received by midnight (MDT) on Thursday, May 6.
One lucky winner will take home this stick-licious prize package!
Kim Hughes,
Paper Crafts Go-to Gal
So beautiful! I love Kim’s work. She is just amazing!!
I love all the butterflies on the first card.
The butterflies as leaves is super cute! Love all of the ideas.
Great ideas! Love the butterfly tree. =)
Fab cards!
Oh pretty please let me be your go-to-gal? Love the cards and the inspiration! Thanks for the giveaway!
I like the unique ideas!
I love stickers. They always help add a extra touch to a bare spot.
Love your great cards, supper idea. Great to use old things.
I find myself using butterflies A LOT right now. Great to know that I am in fashion : )
I love your cards. I am partial to butterflies and flowers so I REALLY like the butterfly card
Thanks for the inspiration! Great cards!
Butterflies as leaves is a great idea!
Love the ideas. I do tend to over think, wondering if I am over doing it. I guess it is because I am new at cardmaking and wonder when it is too much. I enjoy seeing all the wonderful projects and you have surely given me the push I need to look outside the box and go for it. Now I look at every little thing to see how it will look on a card or what can I make from that. I do need more supplies to accomplish that, so I am hoping to be a lucky winner. Thank you for sharing and God Bless.
Love the idea of butterfly leaves. Thinking of some of my other punches that could be used….
great cards!
I love these ideas, so colorful and different!
Pingback: · Freebie Friday – May/June I-Spy!