While I’ve been deep in inks, layers, and storytelling this week, I found myself looking back at a set of cards I made just before I stopped crafting for a while… and I realised something:
They still make me smile.
So I thought they deserved a place here too.
📸 The Cards
These are a set of 4x4 cards built around the cutest instant camera frame dies from The Stamps of Life.
Each card follows a simple, bold structure:
- A coloured cardstock base
- A Polaroid-style frame (from AliExpress)
- Patterned background papers to match
- And of course… the camera focal point
The cameras themselves were die-cut in different colours to coordinate with each card, then layered onto black cardstock to give them that strong outline and make them really stand out. A little highlight on the lens brings them to life—like they’re ready to snap a moment at any second.
These cards are all about colour and fun.
Bright greens, soft blues, warm peach, lilac, and bold pink… each one has its own personality, but they all sit together nicely as a set.
Compared to my more recent work, these are much cleaner and more graphic—less layered, less moody, and definitely more playful. And there’s something really lovely about that simplicity.
✏️ Sentiments
The sentiments also come from the same Stamps of Life set and tie in perfectly with the camera theme:
- “Life is like a camera”
- “Focus on today and you’ll be ok”
- “Take another shot!”
Simple, uplifting, and just the right amount of cheeky.
🎥 Watch the Original Feature
If you’d like to see these cards in action and how they were originally created, you can watch the feature video here:
🖤 Final Thoughts
Looking back at these, I can see how much my style has evolved… but I can also see the beginnings of what I still love today:
- strong focal points
- thoughtful colour choices
- and a desire to make something that feels good
Sometimes it’s nice to revisit where you were… and realise it was never a bad place to begin with.
More new creations coming soon…
Bon 🖤
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