More Inspiration from Paradise Guest Designer Izzy Anderson

Friday, February 03, 2012

More Inspiration from Paradise Guest Designer Izzy Anderson

We are so happy to share some more projects from our Paradise Guest Designer Izzy Anderson. She has a few cards to show and we have some more fun facts about her.

LYB: Computer or handwritten journaling?

IA: I prefer to handwrite my journaling because I think it personalizes the page and gives the layout a cozier feel. But if I have a lot to say, I type it.

LYB: Do you like to go to crops or prefer to scrap alone?

IA: If I need to get things done, I prefer to scrap alone so I can work more quickly and concentrate. But I love the inspiration, ideas and camaraderie of scrapping with friends and at crops.

LYB:Sit down or stand up scrapbooker?

IA: Up and down and up and down!

Hi, it’s Izzy and I’m so happy to be back today with another project with the beautiful Paradise line. I just can’t get enough of this collection. I love all the pretty patterns and colors - so versatile. You might not look at this collection and think, “Valentine’s Day," but doesn’t a getaway to Paradise make you think of love? To me, these papers were perfect for Valentines, especially for more masculine cards.

First up is: Plaid About You.

I’m just mad for plaid, especially for the warm brown, teal, olive and cream in this line. It’s the perfect backdrop for a card for any occasion. Since I was making a Valentine, I paired the plaid with a pop of hot pink from the Magenta Morning patterned paper. I stitched the two together and attached the front panel to a dark chocolate cardstock base.

I used a tear-out ticket as the spot for my sentiment, adding a decorative chipboard element above and below. To finish the card, I added alphas then a cute fabric bird and tiny heart.

Next is: You Are The One

This teal and olive striped paper is my favorite of the collection. I just love the way it pops against the hot pink.

For the sentiment, I used alphas on a Tear Out Ticket, as I did on the first card. I hand-cut a heart from the Magenta Morning patterned paper then used one of the 5 Things Envelopes to complete the sentiment. These envelopes are so adorable. They each have a tiny ledger inside to write a little love note, if desired. The perfect touch for a Valentine, don’t you think?