Sunday 28 July 2013

Bon Voyage!

Hello everyone!

I couldn't wait to share anew greeting card I created. 
It is very simply done, using some marker pens, brown card-stock as the base, and text-printed paper.

Have a look!



When I first came across Freshly Made Sketches, I was awe-struck with the participation on the weekly contests. I looked at their currently ongoing weekly challenge FMS96 and tried to style my card on this sketch.
What do you think? This is my first ever participation in a craft challenge, and yes, I am super excited!
This card was made for a friend visiting the United States. The tag in the inspiration sketch was just appropriate to say "Bon Voyage". Instead of attaching a twine to the tag, I punched a spiral at the edge. The card inner reads "All the BEST" in metallic gold.



Until we meet again,
NM


'Cos they blossom your lives

Friendship day is coming up, and what's better than sending your dearest pals handmade greetings?
Add a personalized touch with these cards, which are inspired by #week1 Artspiration.








The flowers are handcrafted on parchment paper; I've added a dash of metallic gold and silver to highlight the flowers. The sentiment inside the card can be personalized to make your friend feel extra special!

Both cards come along with cute "BEST FRIENDS" friendship bands!




Sunday 21 July 2013

#Week1 Artspiration

We are in love with floral prints!

Those absolutely stunning, colorful and bright prints on your bedsheets, wallpapers, and shirts?
The bed cover in my room is adorned with onion-pink and chocolate brown flowers on a copper-brown backdrop. Onion-pink and chocolate brown! :-)

When you think floral, you think summer.
When I think floral, I think  "cheer".

And, that's why I decided to begin this first week at Week-A-New with "floral prints" as our artspiration.

Check out these floral wallpaper prints I sourced from the net. Aren't they lovely?


Coming up are a couple of greeting cards - the first of our lot - with pretty flowers in blossom.
What do you think should be the sentiments on those cards? Should they be Thank You cards or Birthday greetings?

Comment and tell me what you think.

Blossoms,
NM

Saturday 20 July 2013

FAQs


Keep that smile intact. Welcome to Week-A-New! :-)

What is Week-A-New about?
Week-A-New is a blog that attempts to refresh you each week. We blog about an artistic inspiration or a theme every week and create something anew based on that idea. We intend to begin with craft ideas, particularly greeting cards.

Why Week-A-New?
Simply because we believe every week needs to be started not with Monday morning blues but with a new, fresh inspiration!

Who is Week-A-New for?
For every creative artistic soul there who is amazed by cute little things! J

Can I contribute?
Yes, of course! We are a small team, and we would love to have artsy and creative people on board. Drop in all your queries to weekanew@gmail.com | weekanew (at) gmail (dot) com, and we shall take it from there.

How can I do my bit?
By writing to us. By reviewing our work. By your feedback. By your ideas.