Cynthia Maynard

Author | Artist

Paper Crafting

Card Making Inspiration

I have been getting back into making cards lately. I am woefully behind on my paper crafting projects, as more of my attention has been on my surface pattern design original artwork. It has been fun to shop my supplies and rediscover the fun embossing folders dies, and kits! I have a variety of techniques in the pictures below, but the inky leaves are among my favorites. :) The Sizzix Leaf Fragments are so easy to use! Calligraphy inks and embossing folders are very easy ways to add ... View the Post

Painting· Paper Crafting

Line & Wash Hand-Drawn Cards

I can make a quick muddle of cards when it comes to stamping. I end up dropping the stamp on the card half of the time! :) Sometimes, it is just easier to draw and paint a simple line flower and wash of watercolor. Try it! You can do it. :) I love lime and teal together! I did stamp the sentiment, as my hand lettering skills are more dire than my stamping skills. If you use Micron pens and let your art dry, you can use wet media over the top without bleeding. ... View the Post

Painting· Paper Crafting

Using Colored Pencils on Cardstock For Cards

Colored pencils were my first art supply love, and I still use them on a regular basis. I often use them with watercolor, as their opaque textural strength helps the look of watercolor. Here, I have done the opposite. I started with colored pencil, then added a bit of metallic watercolor. I love the effect! You can dip into your cardstock stash with simple flowers to make unique, handmade cards (VIDEO BELOW). I have also created a seamless pattern in various colorways. You can see examples ... View the Post

Painting· Paper Crafting

Mixed Media Nesting Doll Painting & VIDEO

Since I was young, I have had a love for nesting dolls. I love how they neatly stack inside one another. Then, you take them out one by one, until you get to the tiniest one left! Of course, they are usually painted so beautifully as well. They are interactive art. I've used my Artsy metallic watercolors on black watercolor paper, cut to a card size. With gouache and Posca pens, I painted the doll. I love the shimmer! VIDEO BELOW! ... View the Post

Paper Crafting

Etsy Paper Art Doll Cut-Aparts

If you enjoy mixed media paper doll art, junk journaling, and collage paper crafting projects, then you will have fun with these! PURCHASE HERE I filled them with my art in various styles from modern washes to vintage paper. Print them out on cardstock and cut on the lines. Then, you can add clothes, hair, and other collage bits. Fun! ... View the Post

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