Postcards at Christmas

Morning Friends and Crafters, Christmas Is such a busy time for us all. A lot of us just don't always have time to make our card's throughout the year, I started off with good intentions, but as always life takes over. Having an embossing folder, that can do all the work for you, is fantastic. This 3D Embossing folder is they answer to all of our prayers, it's perfect for batch card making, so here are 3 very fast cards.

You will Need:

Dear Santa Embossing Folder

Black Card

Tim Holtz Black Kraft Core'Dinations 

Aged Mahogany Core'Dinations Card

Pebeo Gilding Wax (selection of colours)

Matt and Layers

Adhesives

Step 1: Cut your card to size, 5 x 7'' and emboss with the design.

Step 2: Just look at the wonderful detail this folder gives you.

Step 3: To this card, add gilding wax to add even more detail and bring out the depth and dimension. Red and Gold so so well together.

Step 4: Add a ribbon and some Mistletoe to finish the look and add your mat and layers.

Step 5: Here is the Kraft Core'Dinations, just sanded back and polished with the polishing cloth.

Step 6: Here is the black card, simply finished off with the gilding wax again to really show of the details.

Here are the finished cards just waiting for a little embellishment.

Thank you for popping by today. I hope you have enjoyed these little time savers, they are especially great for people you have forgotten. Another thing, here is a 30% off voucher to use on your first order (anything) from Hochanda, use code FEY5JBP7.

I hope to see you again very soon, For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xxx

Holly Frame

Hi Everyone, Thank you for popping by today, it's always great to have some company. Writing Blog posts can sometimes feel like your chatting away to yourself. Today's card is using one of the wonderful embossing folders from Crafters Companion. This is a particularly useful folder to use as a frame for any of your festive projects. Here I have used is with a stamp from the 'A Little Bit Festive' Collection by Sheena.

You will Need:

Decorative Holly Embossing Folder

Sheena 'A Little Bit Festive' Stamp

Watercolours

Alcohol Markers

Red & Black Card

Sheena Stamping Card

Centura Pearl Card Base

Tartan Ribbon

Clarity Moon Mask

Collall Tacky Glue

Step 1: Stamp the Sheena Stamp onto your Stamping Card.

Step 2: Colour your image with a selection of Alcohol Markers. Add a Clarity Moon Mask to the sky before blending with your Distress Ink.

Step 3: Emboss your 3D Folder.

Step 4: Pick out the holly and Berries, then colour with your choice of watercolours or markers.

Step 5: Layer your finished onto red and then black card before mounting it onto your base card.

Step 6: Add a matching Tartan bow to finish your card.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I do hope you have enjoyed the tutorial along with the finished card. Another thing, here is a 30% off voucher to use on your first order (anything) from Hochanda, use code FEY5JBP7.

Would be lovely to see you here again soon, Please dont forget to add your comments if you have time. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xxx

Christmas Reindeer

Welcome along Friends and Crafters. Great that you have stopped by again to see what I am sharing. Today I thought it would be nice to share this little Christmas Scene made using the 3D Embossing Folders from Crafters Companion. This folder is so versatile. It could be used with so many of your Christmas Projects to add depth and Texture.

You will need:

Softly Falling Embossing Folder

Gemini Festive Words 1

Sleigh Accessories Pack

Tree Concept Die

Tree Accessories Die

Blue Core'dinations 6 3/4 x 7 1/2''

White Stamping Card

Centura Pearl White/Silver Card

12 x 12 Paper Pad (Plains)

Adhesives Collall Tacky Glue

Step 1: Emboss your blue card, then using your sanding block, gently rub over the surface, this will really bring out the detail. Wipe over with the polishing cloth, this really does make all the difference.

Step 2: Rip a length of Stamping card to make some hills. Secure this to your card with Collall Tacky glue.

Step 3: Cut and stamp the Reindeer and trees and secure them in place. Add snow or Flowersoft to the landscape and lastly add your chosen sentiment.

Thank you for stopping by today, I do hope you have enjoyed the tutorial and the finished card. Hope to see you again very soon to see what else I have to share with you. This is going to be an exciting few weeks. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

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

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

Under The Mistletoe

Hi Friends and Crafters. I do hope you have been enjoying the One Day Special shows with Fiona. Today I am sharing one of the cards I made for the launch, It really is such a stunning design and makes the most beautiful cards. Please dont miss the Final Call show at 5 pm, these are a smashing set of folders and once again so versatile.

You will need:

Under the Mistletoe 3D Embossing Folder

Basic Oval Dies

Crafters Companion Cream Cardstock

'Peace' from  the Gemini Festive Words 2 Collection

Centura Pearl Precious Gold 5 1/2 x 7 1/2''

Green Satin Cardstock 5 x 7''

Centura Pearl Ivory Base Card 6 x 8''

Collall Tacky Glue

3 mm Foam Tape or Pads

Step 1: First emboss your Cream Card with the design. Place a basic oval die over the design and lightly draw around the outside. The trim around the leaves and ribbon that overhang the pencil line. Trim just past the line (approx 3-5 mm) to allow you to slip the die underneath.

Step 2: Now position your die where you traced, make sure that all the leaves and ribbon are above your die or they will be cut off. Then run through your machine.

Step 3: From the centre of your precious gold card, cut your oval layer, one size larger than before. Layer your embossed design onto this with Tacky glue.

Step 4: Layer your green and gold card using Tacky glue, then secure to your base card.

Step 5: Cut the word 'Peace' to add to this project. You can use any sentiment to suit the occasion.

Step 6: Secure your embossed topper to the base layers using 3 mm foam tape or pads to add further dimension.

This finishes your card.

Thank you ever so much for joining me today, I do hope you have enjoyed the tutorial along with the finished card. Don't forget to tune into the Final Call show on Hochanda at 5 pm for more inspiration from the design team, for now Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

A wonderful new One Day Special Tonight On Hochanda

Morning Friends and Crafters. I am very excited to be sharing a few of the samples with you today for the launch of an amazing collection of 3D Christmas Embossing folders. The launch of the new One Day Special is tonight at 6 pm on Hochanda, I do hope you will tune in to see the wonderful designs.

The designs really are superb, they are perfect when you want a stunning effect for a speedy card. They are so detailed and beautiful that I think it's a real shame to cover them up, they really do all the work for you to give you that special card.

I will be sharing as many as I can. I am going to stay with my Mum for a couple of weeks, so it will be a little quiet until then. I will have an awful lot of cards, projects and news to share with you when I return.

Please do tune into the shows this evening at 6 pm and 8 pm. There are further shows tomorrow at 9 am, 1 pm and then Final call at 5 pm. Thank you ever so much for joining me today. I do hope you like the finished projects I have shared. For now take care and Happy Crafting.xx

Pretty In Pink

Morning Crafters, Today I am sharing a little project made with the summer collection from Crafters Companion. The lovely Fiona launched the wonderful Spring/Summer Collection on Good Friday, If you missed the shows, do take a look at rewind. I very rarely make a pink card, but I have for this one. I have included a full Tutorial on my blog today with full details and extra photos.

You Will Need:

Summer Collection of Dies, Stamps and 3D Embossing Folder

Sheena Stamping Card

Basic Circle Dies

Centura Pearl Whit 'Hint of Silver'

Matching pink Ribbon

Victorian Velvet Distress Ink

White Wax Crayon

Foam Pads

Tacky Glue

Step 1: Cut out the detail die and use a basic circle die as well to cut it from your card. While still in the dies, blend with the Distress Ink to leave shading around the edges.

Step 2: Cut another basic circle, 3 sizes larger to create a mat. Emboss this and rub all over with a wax crayon.

Step 3: Take a square of Sheena Stamping card measuring 6 x 6, use the distress ink to blend around the edges.

Step 4: Make a card base from the Centura Pearl, measuring 6 1/2 x 6 1/2''.

Step 5: Using the Distress Ink shade the centre of a circle the same size as your detailed topper, then layer this underneath your topper with Collall Tacky Glue.

Step 6:  Blend over your embossed circle with Distress ink, once dry buff with kitchen roll to reveal the effect.

Step 7: Tie a bow using matching ribbon.

Step 8: Cut the four corner sections and shade with the Distress ink while they are still in the die.

Step 9: Wrap a length of the ribbon across the centre of your card and secure behind using tape. Add the four corners to the piece and then layer it onto your card base.

Step 10: Add your embossed circle, then layer your topper using foam pads for extra depth, Finish your card with the matching bow.

Thank you so much for joining me today, I hope you have enjoyed the tutorial and the finished card. I look forward to seeing you again soon.Take care and Happy Crafting.xx