Tea and Cake anyone?

Morning, Here is my first Tutorial using the wonderful Vintage Tea Party collection from Sara's Signature Range. The one day special is well under way now, I hope you got to see some of the shows last night. There are more shows today at 9 am, 1 pm and Final Call at 5 pm. My card today uses just one dies set along with the stamp set.

For this card you will need:

Archival Coffee ink pad

Walnut Stain Distress ink pad

Stamping card

Matt black card

Centura Pearl Hint of Silver

Core'Dinations Tim Holtz Collection

Step 1: Take your stamping card 20 x 14 cm. With Archival coffee, create a background around the edges of your card, using first and second generation ink. There's no need to cover the whole of your card as your topper will sit on top.

Step 2: Layer this onto Matt black card using tacky glue and then secure to your base card blank.

Step 3: In the corner of your topper card Stamp the tea pot and cup stamp, slightly off the page, use the Coffee Archival for this.

Step 4: Using copier paper mask off your card, leaving a gap in the middle, this will create a centre panel on your card. Use the same stamp for this, using Walnut Stain Distress ink.

Step 5: Now stamp the TEA, also using the Walnut Stain. Then layer onto Matt black card, position onto your base using either foam tape or 3D glue gel.

Step 6: Create the wonderful cup cake topper, using your chosen colours from the distress collection. I also added Ivory Centura Pearl behind the cake base. The cherry was cut twice, once in green (for the stalks) and red for the fruit. Stick just the cherries over the green, add glossy accents to the cherries. Build up the cake and secure it to your card using 3D glue gel.

Thank you for visiting today, I hope you have enjoyed the tutorial along with the finished card. I would love to have your comments and feedback. I do enjoy reading them, especially if you like what I have shared. More to come so I hope you will join me.

Part 2 of my Flower Embellishment Series will be published on the Hochanda Blog, so I hope you will join me there. Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

My Samples For Leonie Pujol's Launch Part 2

Well, What a great launch with Leonie, I do hope you got to see the One Day Special on Hochanda last night. Don't forget to tune in today for more shows at 9 am, 12 Noon, 4 pm and the Last Chance Show at 7 pm.

I made many cards for Leonie's very first launch which also featured this concept. I have made very different projects for this launch but please take a look at the Previous Projects as these would work so well with any of the new collection or even just to get some more inspiration. The launch was on the 18 April.

For even more inspiration from the rest of the team, please take the time to visit them. We all have very different styles and between us have shared lots of ideas of how to use the collection once you get it home.

Elaine - Cakecoffeecraft.blogspot.co.uk

Jane - Isleofcraftycreations.blogspot.co.uk 

Katrina - Cornishkat.blogspot.co.uk  &
Natalie - natsplat86.wix.com/splatsplog

Thank you so much for joining me today and I hope you will stop by again very soon. I will be sharing the step by steps for these project over time and hope you will enjoy them. Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

Leonie Pujol Launch Samples Part 1

It's been a long time since Leonie first launched her first collection on Hochanda, which was so different to anything we had seen before. I loved using those and to have a new selection to craft with has been very exciting.

There are six sets of stamps in the collection, all very different and wonderful to use along with the concept of 'White Space'. But also excellent to use singly to create stunning cards and projects whatever your style of crafting.

Within the collection there is also a brand new selection of inspirational words to use alone or in conjunction with the stamp collection.

Don't forget to visit my fellow Design Team members for even more inspiration. We have all produced very different designs, which I am sure you will love. Here are the links for them.

Elaine - Cakecoffeecraft.blogspot.co.uk

Jane - Isleofcraftycreations.blogspot.co.uk 

Katrina - Cornishkat.blogspot.co.uk  &
Natalie - natsplat86.wix.com/splatsplog

Thank you for taking the time to have a look at what I have made. I do hope you will pop by tomorrow to see some more of the projects I have to share. Take care and Happy Crafting.xxx

Leonie Pujol Launch Samples Part 2

Welcome back, Here is part 2, Today I am sharing some more of the samples I have made for the Launch of Leonies New and Exciting collection. I do hope that you got to see the Launch show on Hochanda last night, If not it will be available for 14 days on Catch up via their website. Don't forget to tune in today for some more inspirational shows with Leonie at 9 am, 12 Noon, 4 pm and Last Chance at 7 pm, If it lasts that is.

The Six Embossing folders are: Softly Falling, Scribbly Wishes, Entwined Frame, Dotty Days, It's Snowing and finally Baublelicious. As I mentioned before, these coordinate beautifully with Leonies previous goodies, but work equally well as either a focal point or to enhance any of your crafty makes.

There are six stamp sets in the collection and everyone of them are definitely something that you need in your crafty stash. These really are versatile, a fantastic background that can be used either in full or part. I was very excited about the little set of houses along with the accent stamps, trees and snowman. There's another wonderful build a tree stamp, but once again it can be used in other ways, I have actually used it to change the look of the houses in a sample I made for the show.

For bucket loads of inspiration from the rest of the team, please take the time to visit the rest of the design team, We all have very different styles so you can get lots of inspiration from them, I have included links to their pages for you:

Elaine - Cakecoffeecraft.blogspot.co.uk

Jane - Isleofcraftycreations.blogspot.co.uk 

Katrina - Cornishkat.blogspot.co.uk  &
Natalie - natsplat86.wix.com/splatsplog

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit today, I hope you will join me again to see the step by steps that I will be sharing for the launch samples I have made. I really appreciate the lovely comments you leave here and on Facebook, thank you so much.xx

Leonie Launch Samples Part 1

Hello, I am so glad that you have come to see some of the samples I have made from the latest goodies from Leonie. She is launching her very own range of amazing Sparkle Pens and stamps on Hochanda tonight. Please dont miss the shows to see just how wonderful they are.

The colours are so rich in pigment, that you use very little to achieve stunning results every time. I have used them in so many ways from making backgrounds, colouring, stamping, I hat to use this phrase, but the possibilities really are endless.

The sparkle from these pens is superb, the photos just dont do them the justice they deserve. To see them to the fullest you really need to see the shows or better still get them home to see their full potential.

The soft nib brush, is an absolute joy to use, whether colouring a large area or for very fine detail. There are 12 colours in total over 4 sets, I am hoping that there will be a lot more to come.

Thank you for popping by to see part one of my launch samples, as always I will be sharing more tomorrow morning, hope to see you then. In the meantime please take the time to visit the other members of the design team, they also have some great samples to share with you.

Elaine - Cakecoffeecraft.blogspot.co.uk

Jane - Isleofcraftycreations.blogspot.co.uk 

Katrina - Cornishkat.blogspot.co.uk  &
Natalie - natsplat86.wix.com/splatsplog

Samples for Leonie's Launch Show Part 1

Hi Everyone. Great that you have come to have a peek at the samples I have made for the launch of Leonie's New Collection. She has just launched the brand new selection on Hochanda as a One Day Special. They are really beautiful, so dont miss out.

It's a wonderful collection of Entwining Dies, They are Christmas themed, but saying that they are definitely not just for Christmas. They can be easily used to create looks for the whole year. Later in the month I will try and show some other ways of using them.

There are 3 collections of dies in this collection: Entwined Christmas Tree, consisting of Base, Baubles and Frost. Entwined Snowflake which consists of Snowflake Base, Winter and Snow. Last but not least is Entwined Cross, this collection consists of Cross Base, Circle Heart and Swirls.

There are also 6 sets of beautiful coordinating stamps, wonderful sentiment, background and embellishments etc. Really lovely and so useful to use on any project or to use independently.

Thank you for popping by to see part one of my launch samples, as always I will be sharing more tomorrow morning, hope to see you then. In the meantime please take the time to visit the other members of the design team, they also have some great samples to share with you.

Elaine - Cakecoffeecraft.blogspot.co.uk

Jane - Isleofcraftycreations.blogspot.co.uk 

Katrina - Cornishkat.blogspot.co.uk  &
Natalie - natsplat86.wix.com/splatsplog

Leonie Launch Card and Teaser

Back again, with a little surprise too. Leonie will be launching her stunning new Christmas Entwined Collection on Hochanda tomorrow night at 8 pm (10 August). Here is a little sneak peak of a sample I have made for the shows. I have also made an exclusive card that I am sharing tonight on my blog. Without giving too much away it will give you a taste of what you can look forward to.

Things seem to have calmed down here, a little bit at least. Ready for all of the excitement of tomorrow's show as well as the shows on Thursday. I will be sharing more samples tomorrow night and again on Thursday, I hope you will come and take a look.

Take care and bye for now. Happy Crafting.xxx

Leonie Launch Part 2

Morning, I hope you got to watch the launch of Leonie's wonderful new collection of dies and stamps last night. Hochanda do have a catch up facility on their website, via the Television guide. But dont miss any of the shows today at 9 am,12 noon,4 pm and last chance at 7 pm tonight.

This collection has been a real joy to work with, I really have loved every minute of crafting with them.

Whether making simple projects, cards or home decor they will definitely suit a wide range of styles.

They cat a variety of media, including fabric as you will see from the step by steps I will be sharing later.

Please take the time to visit my fellow members of the design team for even more inspiration with projects they have made using this amazing collection.

Elaine - Cakecoffeecraft.blogspot.co.uk

Jane - Isleofcraftycreations.blogspot.co.uk &

Katrina - Cornishkat.blogspot.co.uk 

I hope you will be back tomorrow morning when I will be sharing my samples in more detail including a step by step for them every day. Thank you so much for your support, I would be here without you, I love reading your comments and appreciate you taking the time.

Leonie Launch Previews Part Two

Good Morning. I hope you got to see the Launch of Leonie's New Stamp and Embossing folder collections last night on Hochanda. It was a brilliant show (As Always). Did you get to see some of my preview samples, if not I did post them last night, do take a look.

If you did miss last nights show, it will be available on the Hochanda Website for two weeks. You can find it via the TV schedule and select the day.

I've really enjoyed using the embossing folders and love the new range of stamps too. They really work well with anything you have already. Once again they are really versatile.

Please take the time to visit the rest of Leonie Pujol's design team. They all do some wonderful work and I love being part of the team with them. We all do such different projects and have many different ideas. They are:

Elaine - Cakecoffeecraft.blogspot.co.uk

Jane - Isleofcraftycreations.blogspot.co.uk &

Katrina - Cornishkat.blogspot.co.uk 

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit today. I really hope you have enjoyed the sneek peeks of the things I will be sharing in more detail. From tomorrow, I will be showcasing them individually along with step by steps. I love reading your comments, Thank you so much to you all for the support and encouragement you give me. Take care xxx

Leonie Launch Previews Part One

Hello and a very warm welcome to Part One of my post to preview the Brand New Launch tonight from Leonie on Hochanda. Tonight she has not only brought us another wonderful collection of Stamps but she has also introduced her own range of Embossing folders.

There are six sets of stamps in the new collection: Everlasting Love, Doodle Hearts, Floral Tapestry, Love Hearts and last but not least All the Love. These will mix and match beautifully with all of the ranges that Leonie has brought us as well as anything else you have in your crafty stash.

There are also 6 Embossing folders in Leonie's first range. They are: Love Lines, Growing Love, Entwined Love, Bubble Explosion, Forever Swirls and Dotty Heart. These match really nicely with the Die Collection that Leonie released at the beginning of the month, but they are also really nice to use independently.

Thank you ever so much for taking the time to come and see a  small selection of the samples I have made for the launch tonight. I will be sharing some more tomorrow morning and from Saturday I will be sharing each one individually in more detail with step by steps, for all of you who would like to see how they were made.

Please do take the time to visit the rest of Leonie's Design Team. They all do some fantastic work and it's great being in the team with them. They are:

Elaine - Cakecoffeecraft.blogspot.co.uk

Jane - Isleofcraftycreations.blogspot.co.uk &

Katrina - Cornishkat.blogspot.co.uk 

Flowery Heart Shield

Morning, This morning I am using dies and stamps that Leonie Launched on Hochanda earlier this month.

My card is on a 8'' square piece of Super Smooth card (300gsm). Using Black Memento Ink, I stamped the Flowery Branch, Joining it together to make a corner. I did this in opposite corners of my card.

I then took one of the leafy strip stamps and joined the design together to form a frame around the card, approximately 1 cm from the edge to allow a nice space inside.

For the centre I planned to use a die along with the stamped banner and sentiment. To work out exactly where to position the banner i used a dies cut of the 'Folk Heart Base'

I then stamped the banner and chose the sentiment to go inside.

Using Pebeo Drawing gum I then masked of all of the stamped images, It's a lot less than you think as it's only the white parts.

Then I took, Shaded Lilac, Blueprint Sketch, Chipped Sapphire and Dusty Concorde. First I sponged across the whole surface of my card with the shaded Lilac.  Then I placed the 'Folk Heart Base' die cut to act as a mask while I added the other colours in the same way. I continued building up the colour slowly, until I had the desired effect.

I removed the drawing Gum and coloured the flowers and leaves with a selection of alcohol markers.

I cut out the 'Butterfly Border Die' and 2 of the butterflies out of black cardstock. Then using Pebeo gilding wax, I gilded them using the Silver, Empire Gold and Renaissance Gold. The using a craft knife, I cut along the edge of the banner above and below, wide enough for me to slide the heart behind it.

Finally I secured the butterflies in place with 3D glue gel and backed my project onto Purple Centura Pearl cardstock from the bright collection.

Thank you for visiting today, I hope that you have enjoyed the step by step I have shared as well as the finished card. I really hope that you will pop by again very soon. Take care xx