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Eye Candy for Crafty Folk: Diana’s Designs

October 24, 2012 By Lena

Did you enjoy Monday’s guest post from Shauna MacKenzie? Well, this isn’t so much a guest post as it is eye candy. Or creative genius. Or card-making porn. You choose!

You know how Peter Parker’s grandma was floored (but yet, not really surprised) when she found out her grandson was moonlighting as Spider-Man? That pretty much describes my reaction to when I discovered that fellow blogger Diana of Toronto Teacher Mom has an alter ego: in fact, she’s been leading a very crafty second life, if you please.

(However, I’m fairly certain that spider webs don’t shoot through her wrists… for now.)
(She does know how to move, though – I’ve watched her dance. Hmm…)

Anyhoo, I just had to share some of her handmade cards with you – who doesn’t appreciate a beautiful work of art? And I’m a huge admirer of clean lines, balanced embellishments and complementary colour schemes. Translation: her pieces are drool worthy.

Eye Candy of the Day:

Now don’t you just want to a) be-friend Diana, b) have a special occasion, c) invite Diana to said occasion, and d) hope that she makes you one of her glorious cards? Oh yeah. Already ahead of you – cause we’re already friends, ha! Now I just need to think up that special occasion…

Click here to visit Diana’s Designs Blog. Be sure to have a coffee and cookie on standby, though, since you’ll likely be there a while.

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: card making, crafts, Diana's Design's Blog, Toronto Teacher Mom

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  1. Marissa

    October 24, 2012 at 7:57 am

    Wow! Very creative and artistic work Diana. You are so talented! I love all your unique designs – especially the “Thinking of You” and “Mr. & Mrs.” card. Will visit your Designs Blog soon.

    • Diana @ Toronto Teacher Mom

      October 24, 2012 at 6:53 pm

      Thanks, Marissa! I wish I could take all the credit for the ampersand card but it is actually my version of Tracy Gough’s orginal, which you can find on her blog: http://camsmum-tg.blogspot.ca/2008/05/bbtb-ampersand-contest.html

  2. Shauna MacKenzie

    October 24, 2012 at 10:30 am

    LOL – definite card-porn!! Diana is so extremely talented! I love giving cards like this to people for special occasions, or just because. So much thought is put into each one. What a talented lady!

    • Diana @ Toronto Teacher Mom

      October 25, 2012 at 3:12 pm

      Aw, thanks Shauna! If only I was just as talented in the kitchen as you…

  3. Anne Taylor

    October 24, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    Amazing! How I wish I were a crafty grandma lol I could gaze at this work for hours!

    • Diana @ Toronto Teacher Mom

      October 25, 2012 at 3:13 pm

      Thanks, Anne! I own a Cricut machine so it really makes it easy to get crafty. I don’t know what I would do without it.

  4. angie smith

    October 24, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    beautiful! love the ariel card <3

    • Diana @ Toronto Teacher Mom

      October 25, 2012 at 3:14 pm

      Thanks, Angie! I used to love making Disney princesses. Maybe I should pull out that old cartridge soon.

  5. Huguette E.

    October 24, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    Wow, what beautiful work!! My favorite is the ones with the butterflies.

    • Diana @ Toronto Teacher Mom

      October 25, 2012 at 3:15 pm

      Huguette, you’re so sweet! That butterfly set was quite popular. I have a thing for butterflies!

  6. Kat E.

    October 24, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    Amazing work! I love the Cinderella one!

    • Diana @ Toronto Teacher Mom

      October 25, 2012 at 3:16 pm

      Thanks, Kat! The Cinderella card is another old one. It was fun putting it together.

  7. Allie

    October 24, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    Wow serious stuff! Beautiful cards . So I guess you don’t sleep (sleep is overrated anyways) Great job!!

    • Diana @ Toronto Teacher Mom

      October 25, 2012 at 3:17 pm

      Who told you I don’t sleep? LOL You’re right, though. Could explain this ocular migraine I’m experiencing today. Ha! Now, where is that craft glue…?

  8. Allie

    October 24, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    So you must own a Cricket or something like it please say yes!!

    • Diana @ Toronto Teacher Mom

      October 25, 2012 at 3:17 pm

      Yes, yes, YES! Um, I’m sorry. Got a little too excited there…

  9. Margaret Imecs

    October 24, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    Very creative and cute cards!

    • Diana @ Toronto Teacher Mom

      October 25, 2012 at 3:19 pm

      Thank you, Margaret!

  10. Deb H

    October 24, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    These cards are very pretty!

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:45 am

      Aren’t the gorgeous, Deb??

  11. Lisa H

    October 24, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    Those are beautiful! Makes you want to keep the card for display and not throw it in a drawer after the fact (or recycle) like mass produced store bought cards. :o

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:45 am

      Couldn’t have said it better, Lisa!

  12. Kaitlin M

    October 24, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    I love those cards. They’re so pretty.

  13. Shirley

    October 24, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    These are really pretty.

  14. Jennifer k

    October 24, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    Nice stuff.

  15. Mag

    October 24, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    Drool worthy indeed.

  16. Natasha W

    October 24, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    What great designs!!! :)

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:46 am

      Kaitlin, Shirley, Jennifer, Mag and Natasha – you’re ALL right! Love Diana’s Designs.

  17. Nicole W.

    October 25, 2012 at 2:11 am

    Super cute! I love all of her designs! The first one would be super cute for a baby shower

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:46 am

      I know. In fact, I think I’ll be calling Diana soon ;)

  18. Jennifer k

    October 25, 2012 at 10:34 am

    I make a lot of cards but nothing like these. I’m enjoying looking at them.

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:47 am

      Awesome Jennifer, glad to provide some eye candy for you!

  19. Victoria Ess

    October 25, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    These are beautiful, Diana!

  20. Patti J.

    October 25, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    Love the doggie card – green and brown are two of my favourite colours right now. Great job!

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:47 am

      Me too Patti! Love the earthy combination!

  21. Elizabeth Matthiesen

    August 27, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    I only learnt yesterday that Diana has this blog, she’s made some really lovely things. I like them a lot :-)

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