A Little Bit of Ugly

 I have been playing with a new technique.  It has been absolutely transformational!  I couldn't stop myself; I was lost in time for hours. I love when that happens.

I'm working on a new line of greeting notecards which are A2 size.  These new cards are just a bit smaller than my Siapo Greeting cards that are A6, but the impact is huge.  These new backgrounds are so perfect for my new line of notecard.  The cards feature little bits and pieces of all my favorite left over painted papers.  They are mainly upcycled treasures too beautiful to toss that I have saved over time.  Like old maps I've altered, sheet music that has been painted or Gelli printed or in some other way altered.  I also have some found and exotic papers in the mix.  The papers have been stamped or stenciled or doodled on in a way that makes them truly unique.  I've tried some new techniques using several new mediums that I haven't used for a long time or never before and I'm loving the results.

I call them Girlfriend cards because each one is an affirmation to help you, your friend or loved one at a point in their lives when support would be a good thing. They're the words you know they need to hear. Just the perfect reminder for the moment. 

Here are some of the backgrounds:

 Here are some photos of finished Girlfriend Cards:

I've made lots of cards but people are loving them so much I can't seem make enough! You choose the quote because the backgrounds are far too numerous and varied to choose just one.

Here is a list of the quotes available for the cards:

1. Breathe, darling... This is just a chapter, not your whole story.

2. Stay focused and extra sparkly. 

3. She designed a life she loves.

4. Not to spoil the ending for you but... everything's going to be okay.

5. Self-care is how you take your power back.

6. No one is you and THAT is your superpower.

7. You are enough just as you are.

8. You are powerful, beautiful, brilliant and brave.

9. I just hugged you in my thoughts, I hope you felt it.

10. Conquer from within.

11. You got this!

12. Hold on to your vision.

13. Make your reasons better than your excuses.

14. Start each day with a grateful heart.

15. Either you run the day, or the day runs you.  You Choose.

16. Stop waiting for tomorrow. Start Now

17. Growth is growth no matter how small.

18. Tough times never last but tough people do.

19. The grass is greener where you water it.

20. It's a beautiful day to go after your dreams.

21 Wake up! Chase your dreams. Repeat.

I'm selling these beauties in random packs of 3 for $20. or 5 for $30. and $7.50 each.  For now, I'm shipping in the U.S. only as overseas shipping is expensive.  Send me (by Facebook messenger or email: aliitasi1949@gmail.com) your zip code and I will send you the cost of shipping.

Here's hoping you are having the BEST possible holiday season and beyound.