Cynthia Maynard

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Mother’s Day Flowers

I received beautiful flowers! I'm going to try to paint this soon. ... View the Post

05.19.18

Personal· Uncategorized

The Adventure of a Blank Page

There is something relaxing about watercolors. They are not heavy or over-bearing. Sometimes artists can be so afraid of the blank page or canvas that it paralyzes their creativity. A change in perspective is helpful. Think of it as an adventure, and you are not sure what will form on that page and just start painting! It is fun to see what appears. There are times I paint with an agenda, but this method is a little more freeing. You don't judge yourself as harshly because you don't have ... View the Post

05.12.18

Paper Crafting· Uncategorized

The French Knot

I love how using simple stitches on cards adds special texture. I used Stampin' Up! Linen thread. This card is perfect for Mother's Day! ... View the Post

05.02.18

Paper Crafting· Stampin' Up· Uncategorized

Use Two Embossing Folders!

A great way to use your stash is to use two different embossing folders on one card panel. You will get new combinations, and it's like having a ton of new options. Have fun mixing and matching! Check out the video: ... View the Post

03.09.18

Paper Crafting· Stampin' Up· Uncategorized

New Embellishments

In the new Occasions Catalog, the Sweet Soiree Suite has beautiful ready-to-use embellishments so you can whip out super fast cards! You get all these goodies! Here is what I made.   ... View the Post

01.29.18

Paper Crafting· Stampin' Up· Uncategorized

Myths & Magic Bundle

This is one of my favorite new bundles from the Occasions catalog from Stampin' Up! I used the little seahorses. I made a watercolor background by spritzing a square of watercolor paper with water, then I added blotches of coordinating ink and let the magic happen.     ... View the Post

01.13.18

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