Hello, friends. Once again I am thankful to say we are safe. I continue to create whenever I can to help with my anxiety. Today I’m sharing shaped cards in the shape of paintbrushes and paint palettes created with Color Your World collection products from Vicky Papaioannou & Spellbinders.
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DETAILS
The paintbrushes are made into shaped cards. They open and offer a little bit of space on the inside to write a small message. These paintbrushes can be used as a decor piece in our craft rooms or can be given as a little card gift to a crafty friend. They can stand on their own, although they aren’t very stable if poisoned vertically, they do stay in place nicely when placed horizontally.
I “color-coded” each brush by adding a colored cardstock end piece to each. Instead of using the flowers and leaves included with the brushes, I used some of my favorite Spellbinders products to decorate them, plus a few new sets.
I used large leaves from the Lemon Zest die set and flowers from the Mini Blooms & Sprigs. The butterfly comes from a new Glimmer Edge Butterfly set (I love how it foils all the way to the edge).
The sentiment comes from the new Sentiments for Everyday Glimmer set and the tag to cut it out if from the Sentiment Labels set.
The paint palette is also a shaped card, slightly larger than A2 and also embellished with die-cut flowers.
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support
 Spellbinders Paint Your World Want It All Bundle Shop at: SB |
 Spellbinders Painted Blooms Etched Dies Shop at: SC | SB |
 Spellbinders Paint Your World Sentiments Clear Stamp Set Shop at: SC | SB |
 Spellbinders Butterfly Burst Etched Dies Shop at: SC | SB |
 Spellbinders Artful Tulip Etched Dies Shop at: SC | SB |
 Spellbinders Artful Brush Etched Dies Shop at: SC | SB |
 Spellbinders Painter’s Palette Etched Dies Shop at: SC | SB |
 Spellbinders Lemon Zest Etched Dies Shop at: SC | SB |
 Spellbinders Sentiment Labels Etched Dies Shop at: SC | SB |
 Spellbinders Sentiments for Everyday Glimmer Hot Foil Plate & Die Set Shop at: SSS | SC | SB |
 Spellbinders Glimmer Edge Butterflies Glimmer Hot Foil Plate & Die Set Shop at: SSS | SC | SB |
 Spellbinders Mini Blooms and Sprigs Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AMZ |
 Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AMZ |
 Glimmer Hot Foil – Matte Gold Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AMZ |
 Glassboard Studio True White Glass Craft Mat | YANA20 for 20% Off Shop at: GBS |
 Glassboard Studio Super Strong Magnets | YANA20 for 20% Off Shop at: GBS |
 Glimmer Specialty Cardstock 10 Sheet Pack Shop at: SSS | SC | SB |
 Spellbinders Cardstock Shop at: SB |
 Spellbinders A2 White Card Bases – Side Fold – 25 pack Shop at: SB |
 Limited Edition Platinum 6 Aqua Die Cutting and Embossing Machine Shop at: SB |
 Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AMZ |
 Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AMZ |
 Neenah Classic Crest 80 Lb Desert Storm Shop at: SSS | AMZ |
 Spellbinders Mirror Silver Cardstock Shop at: SB |
 Spellbinders Tool ‘n One Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AMZ |
 Spellbinders Best Ever Craft Tape Shop at: SSS | SC | SB |
 Simon Says Stamp Set of 4 Triangle Trays Shop at: SSS |
 Jewel Picker Tool Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | MFT | AMZ |
 Fun Foam Sheets Shop at: SSS | SB | AMZ |
 Bearly Art Mini Precision Craft Glue Shop at: SSS | SB | AMZ |
 White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AMZ |
 Spellbinders Crystal Mix Color Essential Gems Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AMZ |
Making cards keeps me sane. Beautiful cards!!!
Keeping you in our prays. Hope the war ends soon for everyone.
Good morning, Yana
So pleased to read your blog and see your beautiful creations. I applaud your motivation and inspiration (always); especially amidst such horror and disruption.
Dear Yana,
I continue to pray for peace and to send loving vibes to all of you whose lives have been turned upside-down by this horrible, terrifying war. Your cards are lovely and you, my dear, are truly an inspiration. I send you a hug from me,
Lori S in PA
I love what you’ve done with these dies! Genius!!! Thank you so much for sharing your creative ideas. Sending love, hugs and many prayers. When hope dims, take some of mine. There are those of us who can hold hope during these uncertain times and the hope I hold is always available to you. It’s something that helps me when I’m feeling hopeless … relying/leaning on the hope of others.
Yana, what great ideas so clever. Perfect inspiration for the first day of Spring – thank you for the smile.
These are Amazing cards!!! We are all thinking of you Yana!!!
You are so talented. I love these. What great cards/gifts they would be for my crafty friends. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. The colors you used are so beautiful and cheery. I can see how this would help.
This morning, as I have for the past several Sundays, I played “Bozhe velykyj yedynyj” in church for you and your people. May God continue to protect you and bring you peace.
So creative for those artistic friends and family. Thank you Yana. Keeping you in prayers and peace for Ukraine.
I always love to see what you have created. You are so clever and talented. I am thankful that you are able to find comfort in your crafting during this horrendous time. You, your family, and all of your country are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Gorgeous card and that you are able to do this among the hardships around you is amazing. But I understand, crafting helps calm me too. Thanks for all you are doing, many of us “pissed off crafters” are also prayer warriors and take the job of praying for you and your family, your President and your country as our calling. Praying for peace–and praying the Russian people will understand and stop this terrible war.
I am so happy that you are safe. Your projects today have put a big smile on my face! They are adorable and oh so creative. I will continue to pray for your safety. Were you able to move your mother out of Ukraine?
Yana, these cards are lovely! They demonstrate your beautiful spirit. Full of life and cheerful colors and so much creativity! Sending you so much strength and hope. Your strength and courage are so inspiring! Love to you and Oles and your families!
Beautiful cards. Love everything you do. I pray for Ukraine and its people. Sending you strength, hope and love.
Oh wow, these are just amazing!
Sending good thoughts your way
So cute and interesting. Doubt many people get cards that are this unique. Heard the nicest story about you the other day and it made my heart sing. Love and prayers sent your way!
I look every day for a post from you. Been following you for 4 years as I love your artwork. First time I am writing because I can be introverted. The war impresses upon me to say thank you: for your sunny disposition, your strenth, your inspiration, your art. Understand crafting to ease anxiety, but am still floored by your talent as you craft in the dark. Blessings to you and your family. Prayers for healing and peace. May all of this end soon!