Ivana Camdzic : MajaDesign

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11 July, 2013 - Cards, Vintage Spring Basics

Hi Maja Fans! Ivana here today with a new card that is very different than most of my previous cards here. For this card, I went back to my roots, and decided to design something reminiscent of how I used to paper craft – with lots of layers, lacey bits, and colorful elements. I hope you like!

For the theme of the card, I wanted to do something summery, and I can’t think of anything more exciting than summer travel, so I decided to make a little pair to celebrate a start of a new journey and beautiful new adventures.

I started with a base of Maja Design paper in a lovely green shade (Vintage Spring Basics – 10th of March), followed by a soft yellow paper (Vintage Spring Basics – 3rd of March), both cut out by hand, using a traced shape from some of my favorite templates.

Over the two top layers, I added letter stickers (which have been sitting in a drawer in my room for so long that I no longer even remember what company they are from!), as well as bits of trim, a paper banner, a really big, vintage blue button and a tiny little scalloped circle, which is stamped with a pretty sentiment. I slightly curled the “smile” stamp to follow the curve of the little doily circle.

For the focal point of the card, I stamped the “see you soon” bit using purple ink, along with another curved sentiment using dark green ink. I cut and layered the two pieces together, and adhered them onto a scalloped circle die-cut, and assembled a collection of pretty little buttons around the pieces.

Before adding the focal piece to the card, I adhered several more layers of paper, including a darker purple paper from Maja Design (Vintage Spring Basics collection – 10th of April), as well as two layers of the ever so pretty lace borders cut using a die.

And although not a Maja paper covered project, this next little bit is a matching envelope that I stamped to match the card.

I used a die to create the little envelope, and stamped the little arrow border in a diagonal stripes, in various colors to create the pattern. I stamped one line with a juicy stamp, and the next line using the stamp-off method. This creates some lines that are more vivid, while others are slightly faded. I kind of like the look, although I believe I need to work on it a bit more to perfect it just a tad.

Supplies: Maja Design Paper (Vintage Spring Basics – 10th of March, Vintage Spring Basics – 3rd of March, Vintage Spring Basics collection – 10th of April), Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream cardstock, Papertrey Ink Dye Ink (Ripe Avocado, Winter Wisteria, Smokey Shadow), Precious Remembrance Stamps, The Craft’s Meow Stamps, Papertrey Ink Limitless Layers circle dies, Papertrey Ink Filigree Border, Aqua Mist felt, collection of Papertrey Ink and my handmade buttons, Liquid Pearls.

In other news, a package just arrived at my door with the beautiful new Sofiero collection, and I cannot wait to be back here again to share what I have made!

Until then!

I Love You Lots

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27 June, 2013 - Äntligen, Cards, Vintage Spring Basics

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I made a commitment a while back to make an effort to create a card for every special person in my life to let them know how much they mean to me. I have been keeping that promise, and interestingly enough, not only has it been a fun challenge, but it has also been a great source of inspiration for me – especially on those days when I feel like I am hitting a creative wall.

Do you ever feel that way? If so, what do you use as your inspiration to get through the mental block?

Today’s card is for someone extremely close and special to my heart. Without her, I wouldn’t be here today. No, really. I mean I literally would not be here!

This card is for my mom – one of the best friends I have ever had and will ever have.

She is a constant source of love, support and encouragement in my life, and she carries the brightest heart of anyone I have ever met. I love you, mom. You mean so much to me.

I created this card using soft pastel colors, because she absolutely loves them. I decided to use two violet shades of Maja paper, since it’s so very symbolic with my mom’s name (Violeta). The papers are from the Antligen collection (Syrenen blommar) and the Vintage Spring Basics collection (10th of April).

I used the two beautiful prints to make the background of the card, which I adhered onto craft cardstock, and then covered with pretty lace, ribbon, pearl trim, and burlap trim.

To the center of the card, I added a handmade clay embellishment in a matching kraft color, along with a scallop die-cut, glittery heart, and a couple of paper ribbons with a sentiment. I added a couple of hand-stamped and cut roses, and just a touch of glitter along the pretty pearl trim.

Supplies: Maja Design Paper (Antligen collection (Syrenen blommar), Vintage Spring Basics collection (10th of April)), Kraft Cardstock, Paper Doily, Papertrey Ink Dies (Rosie Posie, Banner Borders), Papertrey Ink Stamps (Rosie Posie), American Crafts Dear Lizzie Sentiment Stamp, Stampin’ Up Vintage Button, Trim, Lace, Clay Embellishment, Pearls and Die-Cut Hearts are from my stash.

Thank you so much for joining me today!

A Cup of Thanks

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13 June, 2013 - Cards, Ska Vi Ta En Fika?, Vintage Spring Basics

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Today roughly marks the halfway point of a wonderful year I have spent with Maja Design. I have thoroughly enjoyed every last minute of being on this laid-back, and hugely inspiring team, and my gratitude extends to the entire team and all of the people who make Maja Design such a wonderful company to work with. I have been given the opportunity to create with some of the most beautiful vintage papers, and I couldn’t be more grateful.

Maja has just released a new *limited* collection that is oh-so-delightful in every way. Have you seen it yet? I hope you’ll check out the sneak peek and enter your name for the giveaway on the Maja Design blog.

To curb my impatience a little as I wait for the new collection to arrive at my doorstep, I have been busy playing with other lovely prints from some of Maja’s traditional collections.

Here today to share my newest creation with some lovely papers from the Vintage Spring Basics and Ska vi ta en fika collections, inspired by my thankfulness of this wonderful team.

For the background of the card I used the 4th of March pattern from the Vintage Summer Basics collection. I layered a Rustic Cream card base over the pattern and stamped the top and bottom edge with a beautiful scallop border from a lovely Precious Remembrance stamp set.

I then began to “section off” my card. I like to do this to provide an anchor for all the little bits I plan to pile on. It helps the clusters come together into a more cohesive design, as opposed to appearing as they are floating about the card

For the first anchor bit, I used a pretty gingham print I had stamped, and snipped a little “v” at the one end to create a pennant. I adhered this bit vertically to the right side of the card.

Next to that, I stamped a yellow border to the right using the same Precious Remembrance stamp, and the finishing touch to my sentiment, using PTI’s Mini Blooms stamp set.

I knew that I would be building doilies, florals and teacups for the focal part of the card, so I wanted to add some flourishes and leaves to the base of the card to fill all the white space.

I stamped various images from the Mini Blooms stamp set all around the area next to where I wanted to position my center piece.

To build the center piece, I used a pre-cut and stamped doily, pre-cut flowers, a scalloped oval image, a teensy tea cup, and my sentiment.

A couple of my handmade buttons to add some texture, and a few dots of liquid pearls to finish off the right side of the card.

The left side of the card was just a little bit too naked, so I layered some paper bits along the edges of the card to fill in all the empty space. Among the patterns is one strip of floral design which I stamped, as well as pretty patterns from Maja Design, like the Favorit print from the Ska vi ta en fika collection.

Supplies Used: Maja Design Paper (Ska vi ta en fika – Favorit, Vintage Spring Basics – 4th of March), Papertrey Ink Stamps (Mini Blooms), Precious Remembrance Stamps (Christmas), Stampin Up Stamps (Quintessential Flower, Tea Shoppe), Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock, Ek Success Abstract Flower Punch, Papertrey Ink Banner Borders Die, Ink (Stampin Up – Barely Banana, Stampin Up – Night of Navy, Stampin Up – Certainly Celery, Papertrey Ink – Spring Rain), Liquid Pearls

Thanks so much for joining me today,

Sweet New Baby Wishes

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30 May, 2013 - Cards, Vintage Spring Basics

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I’ve been anticipating the arrival of a very special little new Gemini…A very dear friend of mine is expecting and her due date is just around the corner. Actually, it just so happens to be on her very own birthday! Which means, the little one will join our little circle of Geminis.

I can’t tell you how happy it makes me that they are welcoming this brand new little addition to their family.

This is the card I created for them.

I used a few different pastel colors on the card since the baby’s gender will be a surprise. I wanted to add in a touch of blue – in case it is a boy, a touch of pink- in case it’s a little girl, and a touch of yellow – just for good measure.

All of the papers are from the Vintage Spring Basics collection (3rd of March, 4th of May, Days to Remember), and the rest of the supplies are items I have die-cut.

I covered the base of the white card with a soft pink print, followed by a little pocket I die-cut using the WPlus9 Vintage Envelope Die. Inside, I tucked two tickets, both cut out of the Days to Remember paper from Maja Design. I adorned the tags with sparkly buttons, hemp ribbon, and a handmade clay button.

I wanted to add a flower to this card, but didn’t want it to be too girly, so I offset the floral layers – cut with PTI’s Lovely Layers Die – with a cute little birdie. Birdies can be masculine, right?

I added three little pennants, some punched paper, hemp ribbon, and a stamped sentiment from the Purls of Wisdom stamp set from Papertrey Ink.

Supplies: Maja Design Vintage Spring Basics Collection (3rd of March, 4th of May, Days to Remember), White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink Dies (Lovely Layers), WPlus9 Dies (Vintage Envelope), Papertrey Ink Stamps (Purls of Wisdom), Buttons, Ribbon, and String from my stash.

Now I just need to patiently await the arrival of little baby…Oh its so very hard to be patient for such an exciting occasion, but I will do my very best.

Hope you are all having a great week thus far.

You Make the World a Better Place

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16 May, 2013 - Cards, Ska Vi Ta En Fika?, Vintage Summer Basics

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Ivana here today with a card I created recently…But it is not just any card. It is a part of a special new commitment I have decided to take on, and if you’re interested in learning more, keep on reading. Otherwise, pass the mushy stuff and head straight to the project.

I appreciate so many of the blessings I have, but the thing I cherish the most is the relationships I have grown over the course of my life. I sometimes wonder if my life, or any or our lives, would have half the meaning without all of the people that hold a special place in our heart….Our relationships define us, help us grow, give us strength and love during the good times and the bad.

It is for this reason that I am starting a new self-challenge, to express my gratitude for all these wonderful people in my life, in the form of a special card each month. I am kicking off my challenge today, with this card, created for a dear friend who has been one of the closest friends to me over the past 17 years. Through the happy times and the tearful, the big events and the quiet moments spent together in the wee hours of the night…Our friendship has been through it all. But no matter the trial or tribulation, I am so glad to have my gal by my side after all these years. This card is for her.

I used two beautiful Maja Design papers to create this card. The green paper is from the Ska Vi Ta En Fika collection (Marsipanbakelse) and the lovely blue from the Vintage Summer Basics collection (1944).

For the top of the card, I used several layers of the green and blue patterns, starting with a bit of green paper which I distressed with white paint around the edges. I cut a smaller blue piece which I also punched along the bottom. Over that, I layered another green strip, and stitched all the pieces together. I added a banner (layered out of several papers) along with a stamped and hand-cut sentiment.

I added a scrunched vintage ribbon bow with a button and two teensy pennants at the very top of the card.

Just below all the paper layers, I stamped the white base with lots of pretty little motifs. I used a banner die to die cut the chipboard piece, onto which I stamped the rest of the sentiment. I stamped another banner onto the card base itself, which I used as a guide when adhering the chipboard pieces.

At the very bottom of the card, I added a splash of color, by adhering die-cut postage bits, which I colored with coordinating green and blue ink.

My dear friend loves the color blue, so this palette was the perfect combination for her card.

Supplies: Maja Design Paper (Ska Vi Ta En Fika – Marsipanbakelse, Vintage Summer Basics – 1944), White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink Stamps (Stitched Sentiments), Papertrey Ink Dies (In Stitches, Heart Prints), Martha Stewart Deep Floral Vine Edge Punch, VersaMagic Ink (Tea Leaves, Aegean Blue) Pin, Ribbon and Button from my stash.

Thanks for joining me today!