Poinsettia Wreath

Morning everyone, I have such a lot to share with you as I have fallen so far behind. I am sure you all know what it's like there just aren't enough hours in the day or days in the week come to that. Today I am sharing a card I made for the launch of the stunning Christmas 3D Embossing Folders. The designs are so beautiful, so I like to keep them simple to show off as much detail as possible. These really are perfect for batch card making at Christmas and give a striking effect.

You will need:

Poinsettia Frame 3D Embossing Folder

Gemini Festive Words 2

Gemini Festive Foliage Set 1

White Stamping Card 5 x 7''

Black Card 8 x 6''

Centura Pearl Card Base 8 1/2 x 6 1/2

Anti Static Bag

Versamark Ink Pad

Red Satin Card

Red and Green Foamiran

Red Ribbon

3D Glue Gel

Tacky Glue

Step 1:Run over your card with an anti static bag. Then coat your folder with Versamark and emboss your card.

Step 2: Coat the card with Black Embossing Powder and heat to set.

Step 3: Cut the 'Merry & Bright' from the centre of the red card that you will use for the mat. Secure with Tacky glue and then mount your card onto the red.

Step 4: Take your black card and wrap the ribbon around both corners, secure with tape then mount onto your card base.

Step 5: From Foamiran cut some of the poinsettias & leaves, screw them up gently and set aside for a few minutes. Unravel and layer.

Step 6: Add the flowers and leaves to you card too finish the project.

Thank you so much for joining me today, It's been great to have your company. I hope you have enjoyed the tutorial and the finished card. See you soon, For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xxx

Butterfly Wall Hanging

Morning Friends and Crafters, I am sharing another project that I made using a stencil and Luster Paints from Be Creative. I always like to do something different to get more value from my goodies. For this project I didn't want to use it as a stencil so I used it for the pattern and shape. I also used the Luster paint to make an interesting background on calico to make a wall hanging.

I have to appologise for the lack of photos in this one, I really dont know where they disappeared to.

You will need:

Be Creative Beautify Stencil

Luster paints Bronze, Pearl and Gold

Calico

Matching Embroidery Threads

Embroidery Hoop

Matching Beads

Step 1: Start by colouring a piece of Calico, large enough for your design. I added to Luster paints to add texture, dimension and interest to the fabric.

Step 2: Pencil through the stencil to mark the design onto the fabric. Then stitch the design with the fabric in a hoop to keep the fabric taught. When finished add some decorative beads.

Step 3: Cut 2'' strips of Calico, enough to form a frame around the piece.Cut this on the bias I have dyed this by boiling it in a pan with walnut shells to give a matching colour. Once dry covert this to Bias Binding ready to add to the project as a frame. I have splatted this with some Pearl Luster paint and stitched around the project to finish.

Thank you for joining me today, I hope you have enjoyed the tutorial I have shared along with the finished project. I do hope you will join me very soon when I will share some more. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xxx

Let It Snow

Morning, So I am still playing catch up with my posts. Today I am sharing a card I made with the 3D Christmas Embossing folders from Crafters Companion. Another lovely design that I have used as a focal point. I t could also be used as a smashing background, giving lots of texture to your project.

You will need:

Shimmering Snowflakes Embossing Folder

Gemini Sparkling Snowflakes Set 1

Gemini Sparkling Snowflakes Set 2

Gemini 'Let It Snow' Die

Centura Pearl Blue (Darks Collection) 5 x 7'', 5 1/2 x 7 1/2'' & 8 X 7''

Centura Pearl White/Silver Card Base 8 1/2 x 7 1/2''

Double Sided Adhesive Sheet

Centura Pearl White/Silver 7 1/2 x 6 1/2''

AB Glitter

Matching Blue Ribbon

Silver Embossing Powder

Versamark Ink Pad

Anti Static Bag

Step 1: Wipe over your  5 x 7'' card with an Anti Static bag, Coat your folder with Versamark, Add silver embossing powder and heat.

Step 2: Cover you 7 1/2 x 6 1/2'' Centura Pearl card with a double sided adhesive sheet. Cut snowflakes from the  8 x 7  Blue card, careful to leave the edges as this will be your mat, Secure the snowflakes and sentiment to the sheet as shown.

Step 3: Cover the sheet with AB Glitter and set aside.

Step 4: Mat your embossed card onto the Blue Centura Pearl 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 with Tacky Glue

Step 5: Layer your snowflake card onto the blue, then mount onto your base card with Tacky Glue.

Step 6:Add your embossed design to the base section with foam on a roll or 3D Glue Gel.

Step 7: Add a mounting ribbon to finish your card.

Thank you for joining me today, I hope you have enjoyed the tutorial and the finished card I have shared. Join me again for more inspiration. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

Parchment Rose

Morning today I am sharing a Parchment card that I made using a stencil from Be Creative. I thought I would use it differently and that it would make a nice statement piece. I have mixed the Groovi with it so it's sort of a mix between Traditional Parchment and Groovi

You will need:

Be Creative Rose Bloom Stencil

Clarity Lightwave

Groovi Sprig A5 Square Plate

Groovi Banner (Your Choice, Depending on the size of your Sentiment)

Pergamano Embossing Mat

Embossing tools

Black Green & Red Polychromos or Pergacolours

Corner Punch

Black Card

Step 1: Transfer your design to the parchment, I used my light wave, but you could place it all on dark/black card and trace it that way. Lightly emboss your line work with a small ball tool

Step 2:Add your Banner and Sentiment. Then add the sprig background.

Step 3: Add your white work, do this gradually and leave it to rest in between layers. Do the same for the banner and add more dimension with black to make it ore 3D.

Step 4: Colour your rose design and leaves. Mount your piece onto black card, using a corner punch to hold the parchment in place. Finally to finish your card, mount it onto a Centura Pearl card Base.

Thank you ever so much for joining me today, I do hope you have enjoyed the tutorial and finished card I have shared. Please join me again for some more Inspiration. For now take care and Happy crafting.xxx

Merry Christmas Shaker Card

Morning Friends and Crafters, Today I am sharing a card I made for the launch of 'Winter Wonderland, one of Sara's Signature collections. It's jam packed with goodies for all of your Christmas Crafting. So here is a tutorial for a rare shaker card from me.

You will need:

Winter Wonderland Snowflurry

Winter Wonderland Snowflake Quartet

Winter Wonderland Yuletide Sentiment

Winter Wonderland Matt Mirror Card

Winter Wonderland Luxury Glitter Card 6 x 8''

Tissue Paper

Infusions Royal Blood

Tacky Glue

Red Liner Tape

Foam on a Roll

Centura Pearl White/Silver Card

Step 1: Take your glitter card, position the edger die, approximately 1/2'' in from the end. cut out then repeat at the other end. The use Red Liner Tape to secure acetate behind the design.

Step 2: Scrunch and unscrunch the tissue paper and place on to a glass mat, sprinkle with Royal Blood Infusions then spritz with water and let the wonderful colours spread across the tissue. Leave to dry

Step 3: Coat your backing paper with diluted PVA, add your tissue to this and secure at the back.Leave this to dry.

Step 4: Cut snowflakes and the 'Merry Christmas' from the matt Mirror card and secure in place with Tacky glue.

Step 5: Mount this onto a Centura Pearl base with 1/4'' border

Step 6: Run Foam all around the frame, making sure there are no gaps to let the contents spill out.

Step 7: Fill with large Mica Flakes and white Flowersoft 

Step 8: Place and secure the base over the top and your card is complete.

Thank you ever so much for joining me today, I hope you have enjoyed the tutorial and the finished card I have shared today. I hope you will join me again very soon to see some more inspiration. For now take care and Happy Crafting.xx

New Hochanda Blog Post

Morning Friends and Crafters, Today I have a coupe of things to share with you. Firstly I have a post on the Hochanda blog, previewing the wonderful new Signature collection from Sara, It called 'A Winters Tale and launches tomorrow at 10 am on Hochanda. It's a wonderful collection with all the craft goodies you need to create perfectly coordinating cards and projects, once again it was a joy to use, sadly as I was away I didn't make any samples for the shows but I have done a couple of posts for Hochanda Blog (CLICK HERE FOR LINK) with full tutorials and will try to get something extra made for this blog too.

Secondly an update for my new Group Crafterscope. I am so chuffed with the wonderful members so far, over 300 already and getting close to the milestone and giveaway when we reach the 500 mark. There has been so much sharing and appreciation for the crafty makes shared, so lots of inspiration for all. I specifically set it up for crafters to share any crafty makes not just cards but every area of craft and art. If you're not a member yet please do take a look and send a request to join in. https://www.facebook.com/groups/843601679091889/

Thats all I have for you today, I am back tomorrow with more inspiration and tutorials, then I should be getting back on track after my visit to the UK. I do hope you will join me, for now Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

Just a quick Update Post for you all.

Hi to all you lovely crafters. I have finally opened my own Page/Group on Facebook for all crafters to share their projects with each other. We want to see all crafts, so whatever you like to make we would all love to see it. If you would like to join or fancy having a look it's called Craftascope, I would love to see you there and you would be very welcome.

There very few rules as we are all here to have fun. I just ask that there is no Bitching (full stop), links or ads. There.s only 5 or 6 so do take a look. The link is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/843601679091889/ For now take care and Happy Crafting.xx

Foamiran Roses

Morning Friends and Crafters, it seems like a long time since I shared with you all. Anyway, I have received a few messages and comments about making roses with Foamiran, I have made a few videos so far, so in today's blog post I thought I would share the links again rather than a tutorial. My top aim is to have you all enjoying making your foamiran flowers and to be 100% happy with what you are making, so I hope I might be able to help.

Foamiran is such a wonderful medium to use for flowers, it gives especially good results wit roses. I know the first couple can be tricky (we have all been there), but once you have mastered the techniques, you will be producing the most amazing and realistic blooms.

At first, really take your time to add the shape to your petals. It's really worth the effort, once you have that you will become a lot faster and shaping them is such a relaxing pastime, you can really lose yourself.

I'd really like to hear form anyone , so I know where you feel things are going wrong, or where you are having difficulty. Thats way I can try and help or give some advice, it will also help mw to know what sort of video will help the most.

I have included a selection of video within this post, if there are certain areas you would like covered, please let e know in the comments section. My top advice would be to forget all about the colouring to begin with, use either White or Ecru Foamiran until you are happy with your results.

Thank you ever so much for joining me today, I hope you have found this post useful. I hope to be back with you very soon. For now, Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

Decorated Foamiran Gift Box)

Hi Friends and Crafters, I do hope you are all well. We all love making blooms from Foamiran from 14 Craft Bar, so I thought it would be a nice idea to share a box I made and decorated to deliver when giving as a gift or even if you sell your flowers. I made a rose and then made the box to fit, so dimensions will depend on your project.

You will need:

Green Foamiran (021)

Pink Foamiran  (007)

White Foamiran (001)

Oil Pastels Green and Pale Pink

Florist Wire

Green Florist Tape

Hot Glue Gun

Aluminum Foil

Box Made to Measure with Viewing Window

Pink Satin Ribbon Bows x 2

Small Mulberry Paper Flowers (Roses and Flowers)

Step 1: Cut the foamiran into squares.

For the Pink Rose: Pink 3.5 x 3.5 cm, White 4.5 x 4.5 and 6 x 6 cm

For the White Roses: 3.5 cm and 4.5 x 4.5 cm

Step 2: Round off 3 of the corners to form a petal shape. I have a video to show this along with Shaping and Colouring on a previous post.

Step 3: Colour all of the petals green at the base. The for the pink rose colour the mid sized one with pink around the edges and the larger petal with a  little pink and some green.

Step 4: Shape all of your petals, heating then twisting and gently stretching them to a petal shape, Finally roll the edges outwards.

Step 5: Form a small come shape with foil, make a hole using a pokey tool and secure the florist wire in place with Hot Glue.

Step 6: Build up your blooms tightly in the center, getting loser as you go.

Step 7: Keep the white rose fairly lose, they want to be small but full.

Step 8: To finish the main rose add a green calyx , a leaf and then wrap with florist tape.

Step 9: Decorate the top of your box with the pink ribbon bows, white foamiran roses as the centerpiece and then some small flowers to create a pleasing effect.

Thank you ever so much for joining me today, I do hope you like the finished piece and found the tutorial and videos helpful. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.