Today I’m so thrilled to welcome a special Guest Designer to the Paper Crafter’s Library Blog – Ashley Cannon Newell! I have been a long-time follower of Ashley’s, absolutely loving her style of paper crafting….and I just know you’re going to love the projects she is sharing with us today! But first, let’s get to know her a little bit more…
I’m Ashley and I have a passion for paper crafting, photography, fashion, and trying new recipes in the kitchen. I have always been interested in the arts since I can remember. I started my first scrapbook in high school and that was long before any industry focused products were available. I started blogging in 2008 after discovering the paper crafting online world. Currently, I design for Papertrey Ink and also run a challenge-based eZine. When I’m not in my studio, you can find me at work (yep, gotta day job), photographing a wedding, surfing the Internet, or watching a Lifetime movie. I’m really honored that Andrea wanted me to guest design for Paper Crafter’s Library! I hope you enjoy my cards!
Celebrate Cards
For the first card, I used patterned paper and stamps to come up with a design.
Instead of putting away all of my supplies, I thought it would be a good time to challenge myself to use the same materials to generate another card with a different design.
So, I made the second card with the scraps from the patterned paper (you can see in the video) and just about all the same stamps and inks and paper. I think this is a great way to make multiple cards in one sitting and will definitely challenge myself to do it again in the future!
If you are more of a visual person, you can view the video below to help you create the Celebrate card above. I hope you enjoy it!
Please take a minute to check out Ashley’s Blog and follow her on Facebook to find out more about her and see her wonderful creations!
Great video–I have always admired Ashley’s work.
. I love how simple it is to create and it looks wonderful. Thanks Ashley! Great video. 🙂
Thank you SO much for sharing Ashley – great projects and fantastic video! I love seeing different ways of using the same products.
What beautiful projects and so simple to create. Thanks so much Ashley! Hope to see you back!
Great projects and great video! TFS
Loooooove your cards. So bright and cheerful. Thanks for the video too.
Fantastic video – so easy to follow along. Can’t wait to try one of my own.
I LOVE Ashley since being introduced to her via PTI. She is an amazing and talented artist.
I’m a long time fan of Ashley, and really enjoyed today’s video! Thanks so much for always providing us with such great inspiration!
Ashley, I am so impressed by your fabulously, gorgeous cards. I just stopped by your blog and I was blown away! You are such an incredibly, creative and talented designer! I am looking forward to following your blog.
I really like seeing projects using the same materials to use up scraps that might otherwise lie around and collect dust. Great idea to make 2 cards while you have the supplies out. I’ve admired Ashley’s work for some time. She always has something fun to show.
Great cards and video. I love Ashley’s style.
Thanks so much! 🙂 I had such a fun time creating these two cards!
Great cards! Love the colours 🙂