These simple, Notes & Things cards and clips might not be over-the-top-detailed, but they're still delicate and sweet. With just a few cardstock stickers and patterned paper, Ashley Marcu's duo creation is the perfect way to start off a Monday!
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Creating projects with a minimal approach can be so refreshing for your creativity. I started by searching on Pinterest, looking quickly at pictures returned with searches like "minimal" and "simple". Once I had an idea of my direction, I dove into my projects.
First, I created a card with the new collection, Notes & Things. For me, on my first project, minimal meant leaving off extra embellishments. No string, no washi tape, no stitching, no enamel dots or sequins. Layering, but in a simple and clean way. I also tried to limit my choices of product, just sticking to one patterned paper, my tags and a few other things.
When I arranged my tags I specifically chose to layer the white, sentiment tag between the two colored tags. This highlights the sentiment without having to add extra stitching, tape or other embellishments.
Next, I went to the minimalist extreme with some super fun results! The Notes & Things Accent Stickers make perfect, simple, embellishments when placed on top of jumbo paper clips. Just one sticker placed on the paper clip makes a sweet bookmark or can be added to a larger project. They can be reinforced on the back with adhesive.
I went ahead and added one of my clips to a simple cookie wrap. I cut and scored a piece of 12 x 12 paper to fit my cookie. The cookie is fasten in the inside, wrapped in a sandwich bag. With just one journaling card and my clip this makes the perfect, easy gift.
I hope you've been inspired to try a few minimal projects of your own. You can create a project with less product than you are used to or take it to the extreme and see what you can do with just few supplies. Happy crafting!
I love the minimalist approach to scrapping. I've never been one to add over the top layers and oodles of embellishments...I always start feeling like it's about just one more thing....instead of focusing on the feeling of the project (which is usually a layout for me on most days). Love your work! (Since school is back in saying that reminds me of an old math teacher whose catchphrase was always SHOW YOUR WORK!!!) Aaahhhhh Mondays lol!
Posted by: Melissa | September 08, 2014 at 09:59 AM