Handpainted Stationary

It’s been almost a year since my last post about handmade note cards with watercolors, découpage and more. I got in the mood to make some new stationary for some upcoming birthdays. If I had the free time, I’d make all birthday and holiday cards for gifts I give. I love to paint but I like the idea of painting with a purpose and putting a little more of my heart into a gift.

Get creative. Here are some of my go-to tools for crafting up some great handmade cards:

  • Colored pencils
  • Acrylic paint
  • Paint brushes
  • Scotch Blue Painters Tape
  • Colored or patterned paper
  • Stick-on stencils
  • Swarovski Crystals or rhinestones
  • Elmer’s Rubber Cement glue
  • Black Sharpie
  • Glitter
  • And of course a set of plain note cards with envelopes

Any fun ideas for some stationary? I’m thinking a fun ocean or nautical theme is in my crafting future…

♥♥

Arica

Natural Inspiration

I find that my favorite part about home decor and fashion comes is in the details. You can dress up a space or an outfit and make it feel fresh and new with just that little extra something. Aren’t the details what you remember the most?

Jason Home Large Burnished Horn Bowl

BHLDN Bunny Place Card Holders

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Cinnamon Sugar Body Scrub

What’s better than warm cozy sweat pants after a long day? Soft silky skin that smells like cinnamon sugar AND warm cozy sweat pants…

I hope you had a chance to try out this bright and cheery lemon sugar scrub from the spring. Now I highly suggest trying out this recipe for a scrub that will get you in mood for the upcoming holiday season.

  • 1/3 cup almond oil
  • 1/4 cup vegetable glycerin
  • 1/3 cup of raw sugar
  • 1/3 cup of brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
(Contents fit a 1/2 pint mason jar)

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