Trendy arrows {bella blvd}

Today on the Bella Blvd blog we are talking about arrows. This is definitely one of my favorite trends. I love how fun and simple it is to add movement or direction to a card or layout. Your eye can't help but be pulled in by where the arrows are telling you to look.

On this first card, I am sharing how the arrows act as extra border strip at the bottom of the card, and then also as decoration on the feathers of the turkey. Of course, his cute little feet are made from arrow stamps, too.

In this second card, I wanted to use the arrows as the main image. Using the Cameo, I cut an arrows pattern I made out of white card stock and then popped that up on top of an alternating blue and yellow background. 

The thank you bubbles show the sentiment on this simple, but eye-catching card. It's almost like the thank you sentiment gets louder as you get to the top of the card with the larger bubble and larger arrows.

Thank you for stopping by to see my cards today. Make sure to stop by the Bella Blvd blog for more great examples of using arrows on your projects. 

Supplies: Bella Blvd (Thankful Collection: Pattern Paper — Perfect Day, Homey, Borders, Cute Cuts. Alpha & Bits Stickers.) 

Bella Blvd/Hampton Arts Cling Stamps: Sand & Surf

The perfect thank you

When saying thank you with a little notecard isn't enough, doll it up and make your own! These paper flowers are just way too cute. I made them using two different size circle punches, layering them and distressing the edges.

Thread buttons to the layered circles with Bazzill string. Making Memories craft wire make cute stems.

The butterflies are from a Making Memories stamp kit, and the stamp saying is from Hero Arts. For a finishing touch, the apron lace punch from Fiskars for the edging.

Think of someone you want to thank and try this look yourself. Post a comment and share with me your paper flower creations.