Introducing Painted Illusions Designer Paper - Product of the Month blog hop

Hello and Welcome to Handmade by Julia Quinn.

Tonight I'm hopping with an awesome bunch of talented Australian crafters who love sharing with you!!  We are sharing projects created with our Product of the Month - so be sure to check out our hop every month to see lots of fabulous inspiration!!  Each month the Product of the Month is chosen to tempt you to get your creative juices flowing!!  You can easily purchase this product  for only $9 when you have a qualifying order of $125!!  Isn't that FANTASTIC!!

This month, our Product is:  Painted Illusion Designer Paper and I've used one of my favourite fun folds that I use to show off gorgeous papers!!  You need half of a sheet of 12 x 12" paper and then score it along the long line at 2, 4, 8 & 10".  You then cut up each side from 2" from the base to the top of the second score long from the edge.  It looks amazing!!

This is a great fold because you get to enjoy both sides of the paper in the same project!!  

The Stamp Set I've used for this card is the lovely Forever Florals stamp set coming in March.  It has this fabulous little two step stamping detail - I've stamped the leaves with Granny Apple Green, and then stamped the veins of the flowers using Pretty Peacock - what a great effect that makes!  

And the colours are totally inspired by the designer paper - Granny Apple Green, Pretty Peacock, Petal Pink and Calypso Coral.  There's also some fun flicking with a Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blend.

Make sure you keep hopping to see lots of amazing inspiration just for you!

Painted Illusion Fun Fold

Please head over to my online store if you wish to see these products in more detail - and you can place your order anytime (if you're in Australia) while you're there (even if you're in your pyjamas!!)

 And, if you can see yourself creating cards and sharing your love of papercrafts while inspiring others, perhaps you might be interested in joining my Stampin' Up! family - contact me to find out how.