Graciellie Design

This year I started out declaring that all things were possible... I've truly seen my limits stretch and expand into new territories and it brings so much joy to my heart knowing that God does listen to His children and that He is faithful always. For years I've been flirting with the idea of Art Journaling, but something about having to start from scratch on a white page felt intimidating. Nevertheless I've studied and tried out techniques and somehow today I find myself doing exactly what I was the most intimidated by... Bible Journaling. So please join me as I rediscover myself through this beautiful artistic and spiritual outlet. I'll be sharing some tips today that you might find useful! Bible Journaling with PanPastel I knew that one of the first things I wanted to journal on my bible was the journey of women of God.. Each of their stories encourage me and that is how this illustration started off. I sketched it in pencil and knew right away that I want...

Summer crafts can be so fun, especially with the sweet images from Sunny Studio Stamps . Today I'm sharing 3 cards I created with stamps from the set Fresh & Fruity ... It's so fun and versatile! My favorite thing about these stamps is all the options you get so you can add little faces and other details to your images. I created patterned backgrounds with the fun fruit images which I heat embossed in glitter gold and white. I went for an ombre look on 2 cards and I decided to watercolor the strawberries on my first card with distress inks. I also foiled the edges on my second card and discover the Thermoweb's Champagne transfer foil matches perfectly the tone of gold on Clearsnap's Glitter Gold embossing powder. Sunny Studio Stamps has a brand new release and I already picked my favorites! They also have fun, versatile dies that go along perfect with their sweet stamps. Make sure you head to their blog (that will be featuring my cards today)...

This month I'll be featuring new Thermoweb Decofoil techniques and tutorials on how to create unique foiled effects on paper. Today I'm sharing the first tutorial. You'll learn in a few quick steps how to create unique distressed backgrounds using foil. The result is almost as if you would have painted, splattered and splashed your paper with paint only with a much more beautiful texture, foil. Supplies: Thermoweb | Decofoil Transfer Sheets in Gold and Silver , Decofoil Adhesive Pen Minc Mini machine (or a Foil Laminator )* 3M Spray Adhesive (also suggest Decofoil Fusible Spray Adhesive ) Digital Stamps | Graciellie Design Thoughtful Greetings set Dies | Spellbinders: Arched Elegance Pocket, A2 Matting Basics Coloring | Spectrum Noir Markers: CG1, CG2, FS3, TN2, GB8 Miscelaneous | Papers: Vintage handwriting patterned paper, White and Black cardstock / Tools: Printer, scissors, paper trimmer / Embellishments: Crinkle ribbon, silver heart button, gauze *Not s...

Today I'm sharing a fun and easy tutorial on Clearsnap's blog on how I created these modern and colorful gold dipped ombre stenciled backgrounds! Head over to their blog to check out the steps and supplies used to make these cards. Remember to leave a comment, to let me know you enjoyed the post and if you'd like to see more collaborations with Clearsnap in the future.

Some of my favorite seasonal die cuts and stamps are Easter / Spring themed. What better season to play with textures, shabby chic layers and cute die cuts? Today I'm sharing a very layered and textured Easter card using some pretty dies and some new supplies I tried out for the first time. Supplies: Graciellie Design | Happy Easter Digital Stamp Set Dies | Spellbinders: Rose Creations, Gold Elements One / Poppystamps: Chocolate Bunny / Cheery Lynn Designs: English Party Doily Ink | Colorbox Mixed Media Inx in Chiffon Embellishments | Eyelet Outlet: Vintage Washi Tape , 12mm Jewel Bling - Clear Edge , Swirl Bling -Jewel Champagne / May Arts Ribbon: 4 Millimeter Pearlized String Beads Ribbon / Marion Smith Designs: White pearl stamens / SU: Linen thread Finishes | DecoArt: Snow-Tex / Shimmerz Spray Sparkle Miscelaneous | Beige, White & Pink cardstock, permanent clear glue (uhu), lace, pink gross grain ribbon, sponge dauber, palette knife, shelf liner. This car...

I believe all of us have bought products that we aren't able to use throughout the year. Maybe they're seasonal or maybe they only fit a certain style. What if I told you there are products out there that are so versatile, you can stretch them and use them in many ways, for different styles of cards and seasons? Well, today I'm sharing with you two totally different cards using the same product. This is the first post on a series that I think could help you achieve a much more versatile and enjoyable cardmaking process, saving you time and money along the way. Today I am featuring a kind of product everyone should have in their stash, a kit. Main Supplies: Paper - Fancy Pants Designs | Flutter Collection Kit Embellishments - Eyelet Outlet | Glitter Silver Dot Washi Tape , Vintage Washi Tape, Fo il Washi Tape - Gold/Stars , Round Jewels - Pink/Blue , 12mm Jewel Bling - Clear Edge , Pink Pearl Bling - Multi Size - 100 Count , Flower Jewels - Clear , Gray Jewel ...

Sometimes all you need is an elegant, simply layered card. But there's always that moment when you think your design is missing something. I always find jewels, pearls and rhinestones add the perfect finishing touch to any card, even simple designs. Today's cards are the perfect example. Main Supplies: Stamps - Graciellie Design : Believe Digital Stamp Set / Sending Blessings Digital Stamp Set Dies - Spellbinders: A2 Matting Basics A / A2 Valiant Honor / Elegant Ovals / Majestic Oval / Classic Ovals Small. Marianne Designs: Vintage Butterfly. ODBD: Fancy Frillitary/ Vintage Flourish Pattern / Fancy Foliage. Embellishments -  Eyelet Outlet : 12mm Jewel Bling - Clear Edge / 12mm Bling Jewels - Champagne / Bling Sheets - 100 Sheet - Multi Sizes / Jewel Multi Size Bling - 100 Count / Glitter Silver Dot Washi Tape Paper - ODBD: Shabby Rose Collection, Heart and Soul Collection I worked with the same layering on both cards, varying only the colors, patterned pap...