To A Special Friend

I hope you took advantage of my Thank you Gift yesterday. If you missed it take a look at the post I blogged yesterday,it's still available. The project today uses elements from a few of the Craftascope Collections, showing how well they go together  and how to get more out of them. Hopefully I will have time to sort out a 'Back to Basics video to show the ATC Card and Envelope Die Set, as I have had a few questions about how to elongate it and use it in other ways. I have added the Hochanda show which does show it, but I can go into it in a little more detail for you.

You Will Need:

Craftascope ATC Card & Envelope Die Set

Craftascope Triskaidecagon Layering and Nesting Die Set

Craftascope Floral Companions Die Collection

Craftascope Floral Scent Stamp Set

Clarity 7 x 7'' Black Card Base

6 3/4 X 6 3/4'' White Stamping Card

Blue card cut with the Dies (Die 1 Layering), (Die 6 Nesting).

White Centura Pearl Cut With (Die 2 Nesting), (Die 5 Nesting), (Die 5 Layering) and a thicker frame cut with Dies 6 & 8.

Navy Blue and White Foamiran

4 1/2 x 4 1/2'' cut with the ATC Trellis Die

Trimmings of your choice.

Step 1: Use PVA to secure your white card to the base card.

Step 2: Cut your dies as detailed in the shopping list above.

Step 3: Cut your trellis die, you will need to rotate them to remove the cartouche as shown on the show, cut it 4 times. You can make this as large as you want for other cards and projects.

Step 4: Arrange and secure your layers as shown for the center, I would recommend foam tape or 3D glue gel

Step 5: Cut a selection of the clematis flowers using the die.

Step 6: Twist them gently but firmly and leave for a few minutes.

Step 7: Gently unwind leaving the shape you have achieved.

Step 8: Secure your card with 3D glue gel and add centres if you would like to. Stamp a sentiment onto white card and edge with blue ink, layer onto coordinating blue card and mount onto your card.

Thank you for joining me today. I hope you have found the tutorial useful to show how well the collections go together to give totally different looks. Don't forget to use the 20% discount code I offered yesterday, it's still valid for a little while yet, if you would like to take advantage of it (THANKS20). Until next time, Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

Dare To Be Different

Hi Friends and Crafters, Another busy but very enjoyable day here in Bulgaria. It's all systems go, getting ready for my very first One Day Special on Hochanda. Today on my blog, I have all of the show details and a full Sneek Peak of something I will be bringing to you very, very soon. Also today I am sharing a tutorial of how I made the book mark from my last show.

You Will Need:

Craftascope Dancing Dolphin Die

Craftascope ATC Card and Envelope Die Set

Craftascope Dolphin Stamp Set

Aly's Inky Fingers Alphabet Stamp Set

Shrink Plastic

Leather or Faux Leather

Gelli Roll Pens

Silver Jump Rings

Selection of Beads, Stones and Charms

Quickie Glue Pen

Stayzon Black Ink

Gilding Film or Flake.

Step 1: Use a tag die to cut a tag, here I have used the Sheena set. Next cut out the Dolphin using a scrap of Leather in a contrasting colour.

Step 2: On shrink plastic, stamp the 'Grace' along with the dolphins and the initial letters for the person it's for. Colour in using your chosen media, here I have used sparkly gelli pens.

Step 3: Use the same letter to stamp the initial on to the bookmark. Add little highlights using the glue pen and add the foil once dry. Use the appropriate adhesive to secure the dolphin in place.

Step 4: Use the jump rings to add the beads, charms and the little elements you shrunk earlier. This really is a wonderful piece to give as a gift, this one was for my niece, 'Charlotte'

Now for a little look at something I will be bringing to Hochanda for my One Day Special. I can't tell you how excited I am to share my new products with you. I will be launching my 'Dare To Be Different' Collection on Monday 27th May at 6pm on Hochanda. There will be another show at 8pm, with more chances to see the new goodies on Tuesday 28th at 9am, 1pm and Final Call at 5pm. There will free gifts, giveaways and lot of fun, I do hope you will join me.

It's my very first one day special, I am obviously looking forward to bringing you a lot more, so I would really appreciate your support, so please join my then. For now, Take care and Happy Crafting.xx