Gilded Dolphins

Morning Friends and Crafters. Well I have had a smashing few days. It's been so much fun experimenting with my new collections and making samples for my next visit to Hochanda. It's always exciting and I always love visiting but this time I am even more excited to share the goodies with you. The Dolphin Die is so versatile, it can be used to give so many different looks. Use any of your techniques and experiment, but above all have lots of fun.

You Will Need:

Craftascope Dolphin Stamp Set

Craftascope Dancing Dolphin Die

Craftascope 'Such a Card' Stamp Set

Craftascope 'Bloom & Grow' Stamp Set (only for the card Variation)

Black Card Blank 8 x 6''

Gilding Flakes

Flitter Glue or Similar

Black Card

Phat Foam

Clarity Double Sided Adhesive Sheet

Step 1: Take your card blank, towards the bottom, use the dolphin stamps along with the Flitter Glue and Phat foam to stamp them. Leave the glue to go clear.

Step 2: Use your chosen Gilding Flake to cover the design. Rub away any excess gently with your finger. Finally rub over with a schoochy to remove the finer pieces and burnish to give a beautiful shine.

Step 3: Repeat step 1 with your chosen sentiment. These stamps are high quality and dont need excess pressure. Pressing too hard will only result in a splayed image.

Step 4: Repeat step 2 with your sentiment. When done, edge the card with the Flitter Glue, when dry add the flake . It gives a wonderful deckled edge to the sentiment. Next cover a piece of card with a double sided adhesive sheet, cut to  give a 5 1/2'' square, remove the protective sheet and cover with the gilding flake as before.

Step 5: Cut the dolphin die from black card, then use the outer die to cut and emboss the edge. Layer this onto your gilded background and mount onto your base card. Finally position your sentiment and secure with 3D Glue Gel.

It's been great sharing this project with you today, I do hope you enjoyed using the die. I really would love to see all of the projects and creation you make. If you are not already a member and you use Facebook, It would be great to see you on the 'Craftascope Makes' page, where you can share any of your Crafting projects.

Here is a variation of the card using a different sentiment and just the dolphins stamps. Just a quick reminder, when using flitter glue or similar, please wash immediately or at least put them in water to soak.

I hope to see you all soon, for now Take care and Happy Crafting.

Dolphin Lantern

Morning all, Well as so many of you had asked for measurements for the Dolphin Lantern and I had promised that I would share how I made it. Many of you know how much I love Dolphins and so  it's definitely a special one for me. I am back at Hochanda Next month, I have to say I am very excited to share the next Craftascope Collections with you.

You Will Need:

Craftascope 'Dancing Dolphin' Die Set

Craftascope 'Fancy Flourish' Stencil

Pebeo Dyna Paint 'Blue/Violet

Red Liner or Extra Strong Double Sided Tape

Matt Black Card Stock

Blue Vellum or Parchment

Tacky Glue

Step 1: Cut 4 Pieces of Card to 6 1/2 x 6 3/4''. Then on the longer side score at 1/4''. Centre the dolphin die on your card and cut the design into your card.

Step 2: Cut a mask to cover the dolphin design. Then use the stencil and the Dyna paint to transfer the stencil design to your project. Allow this to dry thoroughly.

Step 3: Use a fine tip applicator to secure the vellum or parchment behind your design. Add strong tape a little Tacky Glue to the tabs and join the panels together.

Step 4: Next cut and score your black card as shown in the photo. These squares will form your lid. Use the same stencil and paint before burnishing the score lines.

Step 5: If you have a small length of chain, add it to the top section of the lid, before securing them together. Pierce a small whole in the centre of the top section, feed through the chain and secure with some 3D Glue gel. Put all the sections together as you would a box base, leaving the tabs to secure them together as in the photo.

Step 6: Here is the finished lantern, which really shows the wonderful Dolphin Design.

Thank you so much for joining me again today and that you enjoyed the tutorial. I've been busy making samples for my next shows on Hochanda as well as finishing designs ready for later in the year. I have so much to share with you over the coming months, it's all very exciting. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xx