Today I want to highlight a newer tool I’ve been using, one that was given to me as a gift. It’s the Xyron create-a-sticker tool. With the recent addition of a Silhouette Portrait in my life, it was hard to adhere the small intricate letters and shapes onto my cards without destroying them when using a glue pen or glue stickers. Double sided tape and sticky tabs just didn’t...
Yesterday was the Linden Hills Festival where I had my first outside table for raindrop paperie. The day was absolutely gorgeous, I couldn't have been any more lucky. I want to thank all of those who stopped by my table, all my family and friends who came out to support me and my passion for anything paper! I'm already looking forward to my next shows (for sure one...
Did you know that raindrop paperie does custom orders? Whether you need specific colored wedding shower invites, or themed birthday cards, I love to do custom orders for individuals. Have an idea? Let's chat! Email me at abby@raindroppaperie.com for more information and how much time is needed for cards/invites with custom orders. Below see a sample of work I've done for custom orders!
Paper is flying, stickers are being stuck and designs are popping out of my crafting area this week! My next craft show is only three weeks away and my mind is full of card designs waiting to be created. Here are a few of the lovely handmade cards you will find at my table in three weeks at the Linden Hills Festival. A little sneak peek for you :) ...
I'm so incredibly excited that it is only four weeks until the 2014 Linden Hills Festival, and that I will be a part of the Art Fair portion of the Festival this year. I've been working on many new card designs, especially since I've gotten my Silhouette Portrait (which I love). I will have everything from birthday cards to thank you cards, wedding cards to new baby cards, and...
Recently I have been very inspired by paper in various colors and pattens in designing and creating cards. There are so many wonderful, vibrant and rich colors in the world, and so many different ways to combine them. I believe we so often get used to the way that colors work together that we become comfortable and routine with color pairings. We associate colors with certain items in society or...
