Merry Christmas Tree

Morning Everyone, Today I am sharing a card I made for the launch of the Winter Wonderland, Signature Collection from Sara. It's a really simple card to make, using just a few elements for the superb collection, another card that would be perfect for batch making as well.

You will Need:

Winter Wonderland Snowflurry Edger Die

Winter Wonderland Snowflake Quartet Die

Winter Wonderland Elegant Tree Die and Stamp Set

Winter Wonderland 6 x 6 Foil Transfers

Winter Wonderland Foil Rolls 'Winter Blue'

Centura Pearl White/Silver A3 5 x 14''

Distress Ink Shaded Lilac & Blueprint Sketch.

Embossing Powder from the collection

Versamark Ink Pad

Anti Static Bag

Step 1: Position your edger die at the end of your card. It needs to be cut on the Shiny Side.

Step 2: Score from the opposite end at 5, 10 and 10 1/4''

Step 3: Reinforce and fold the score lines as shown.

Step 4; Take the 'Merry Christmas' transfer sheet and position on your card as shown.

Step 5: Wipe the inside centre panel with the anti static bag, The with Versamark ink, stamp the tree and snowflakes, heat emboss these. Then using the Distress inks, blend the colours, leaving it lighter towards the tree, to make that the focal point. Fold the decorative panel up and secure with foam pads or 3D Glue gel.

Here is the finished card:

Thank you for joining e today, I hope you have enjoyed the tutorial along with the finished card. It would be great to see you here again, I always have something to share with you. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xxx

Christmas Snowflakes From 'Winter Wonderland'

Morning & Thank you for all your comments it was lovely to share the news with you yesterday, Today I am sharing a Christmas Card I made for the launch of 'Winter Wonderland', A beautiful Signature Range from Sara. There are so many wonderful elements in the collection, it really makes it a pleasure to design cards to suit any taste or style. Everything in the collection coordinates perfectly, so all of the hard work has been done for you.

You will need:

Winter Wonderland 'Yuletide Sentiment

Winter Wonderland 'Snowflake Quartet

Winter Wonderland 'Fluttering Snowflakes' Embossing Folder

Winter Wonderland 6 x 6 Paper Pad

Winter Wonderland Luxury Matt Mirror Card: Winter Blue and Ice Blue

Centura Pearl Card Base

Crystalina Glitter

Double Sided Adhesive Sheet

Tacky Glue

Foam on a Roll

3D Glue Gel

Step 1: From the Winter blue, cut a selection of snowflakes.

Step 2: Add the double sided adhesive sheet to an 8 x 8 piece of card. Arrange your snowflakes, leaving the very centre as it will be covered.

Step 3: Coat the whole card with glitter and trim the edges.

Step 4: Cut the mats for the card layers, allow only a fine border and dont forget to gut the card. You should be able to get all 3 from one sheet of the card with basic layering dies.

Step 5: Layer your snowflake piece onto the largest.

Step 6: Take a matching sheet from the 6 x 6 paper pad and mount onto a layer using Tacky glue.

Step 7: Cut 'Merry Christmas' from Winter Blue. Also emboss a piece of 4 x 4 white card. The detail on this embossing folder is amazing.

Step 8: Cut a die to fit over the 4 x 4 embossed card, here I have used a Spellbinder die.

Step 9:  Layer this die onto your embossed piece, then add the 'Merry Christmas'

Step 10: To finish your card layer up as shown in the photo. To add depth and dimension use Foam on a roll for the two centre panels.

Many thanks for joining me today, I do hope you have enjoyed the tutorial and the finished card I have shared with you. I hope you will stop by again very soon to see what else I have to share. 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

Rustic Wedding Invite

Hi Crafters and Friends. Im back again today with a 'Rustic Wedding' Invitation, made using Sara's wonderful Signature Collection. As I have said so many times before, it really has been an inspirational collection to work on and design with. I have a full tutorial on my blog for you today.

You will need:

Rustic Wedding 'Just Married' Die

Rustic Wedding 'Love' Die

Rustic Wedding  J'Adore Die

Rustic Wedding Jute Twine

Rustic Wedding Wooden Heart Buttons

A3 Ivory Centura Pearl Card (cut to a 6'' width)

Ivory Centura Pearl

Kraft Card

Matching Organza Ribbon

Ribbon Slider Die

Adhesives

Step 1: Place the J'Adore die at the end of your card, make sure to cut into the pearl side of your card, Take your time positioning this and use low tack tape to secure. (See Photo) Then score from the  edge of the die cut at 1/4'', 6 1/4'' and 6 1/2'', then measure 6'' from the last score line and cut. This is the safest way, rather than give a measurement as score boards and tool thickness do vary.

Step 2: Cut the 'Just Married' die from Kraft card and snip out the second tree. At the base while cutting out,, add some grass rather than a straight cut.

Step 3: Cut a frame to fit using basic square dies, using Ivory Centura Pearl.

Step 4: Cut another square of Ivory Centura Pearl, the same size as the frame. Place under the Just Married Die to give you the area you can add and text and print on. Layer this onto Kraft card, leaving a narrow border.

Step 5: Layer these together and add your frame last, use Collall Tacky glue or similar. Secure to your inside centre panel using the same adhesive.

Step 6: On the back of your project, add a ribbon slider and thread through a length of matching organza ribbon, leave enough length to tie a nice bow.

Step 7: Take a piece of Kraft card 5 3/4'' x 5 3/4'', add some glue or strong tape across the bottom (as shown) and wrap with jute twine.

Step 8: Cut the 'Love' die from Ivory Centura Pearl and secure to your piece. Then add a wooden heart, threaded with the twine.

Step 9: Lastly secure this to the front of your card base. Close the card and tie a nice bow to close the invitation.

It's great that you have joined me today, I really hope you have enjoyed the tutorial I have shared along with the additional photos and finished card. I am hoping that I have shared some inspiration with you. I'd love to see you back again to see what else I am sharing, for now Take care and Happy Crafting.xxx

Moonlit Couple

Morning, I have another project for you this morning using the 'Rustic Wedding' Signature Collection from Sara. Just by changing the colours used, the look and feel changes completely. I thought it might be a good idea to share to show you how versatile it can be, even when used within the wedding theme. We all adore the Rustic look, but it's always good to make as much use as possible from your stash. A quiet moment for the Happy couple in the moonlight, after all the excitement of the day, The Perfect Ending.

You will need:

Rustic Wedding 'Just Married Die'

Rustic Wedding 'Always and Forever' Stamp Set

Matt Black Card 6 x 6''

Sheena Stamping Card 6 x 6''

Centura Pearl Hint of Silver Card Base 6.5 X 6.5''

Distress Inks: Faded Jeans, Blueprint Sketch and Chipped Sapphire

Silver Embossing Powder

Versamark Ink Pad

Anti Static Bag

Heat Gun

Pebeo Silver Gilding Wax

Self Adhesive Sheet (single sided)

Clear Glitter

Step 1: Create your landscape on the Sheena Card, Use ripped copier paper for the hills and mountains. Use the Distress inks, the deeper shades towards the edges and lighter towards where the hills meet to give the moonlit illusion. Use Stick n Spray to secure a circle to your piece, position it where you would like your oversized moon.

Step 2: Add your sky, again the darker shades blending towards the centre, getting lighter towards the moon and land. Deepen the edges with the deepest colour. Then stamp a few tress for depth of your scene.

Step 3: Centre your die within the black card, cut and emboss the first. The cut a further 2 the same, layer them up using Tacky Glue, keeping the embossed piece at the top.

Step 4: Use a section of self adhesive sheet behind the bride, trim around the edges with scissors. Cover with clear glitter to add sparkle to her dress. Secure to your background piece with either foam tape or 3D glue gel.

Step 5: Using Versamark, stamp the 'Just Married' sentiment within the banner and emboss with silver embossing powder. (Don't forget to use your anti-static bag first). Trim around the banner, shape and add to your design.

Step 6: Sparingly add the silver gilding wax, to the trees and leaves to add the hint of moonlight. The to finish the card add to your card base, made with Centura Pearl, Hint of Silver.

Thank you for joining me today, I really hope you have enjoyed the tutorial along with the finished card today. I do hope you will join me again as there is always something to share. For now take care and Happy Crafting.xxx

Tea for Two

Here is a card that I made for the launch of the 'Vintage Tea Party', the new Signature Collection from Sara at Crafters Companion. Before the tutorial, I just wanted to take a minute to highlight the quality of everything in the collection. The lace for instance is beautifully soft to the touch and in my opinion top grade. The paper pad is packed full of wonderful images and the colours are perfect for all of your projects.

For this card you will need:

Afternoon Tea Die Set

Tea-riffic Sentiments Die Set

Vintage Tea Party 6x6 Paper Pad

Traditional Lace

Centura Pearl Ivory

Centura Pearl 'hint of Silver'

Lilac Centura Pearl (Lights Collection)

Kraft Card

Adhesives

Step 1:Take a sheet from the 6x6 paper pad, Prepare your layering, first layer from Centura Pearl Ivory, the 2nd in Lilac Centura Pearl. Cut both to allow a narrow border, also prepare your base card using the Ivory Centura Pearl.

Step 2: Take a length of the lace long enough to allow you to secure it behind the paper with tape. Now secure this to the layers you have prepared.

Step 3: Cut your sentiment, using the Hint of Silver Centura Pearl. Layer this onto the Ivory and then Hint of Silver, to tie everything together.

Step 4: Cut out your elements, Cut 2 cups and the teapot in Hint of Silver, with the decorative inserts. Then again with the lilac, using the plain edges.

Step 5: Secure the pieces together using either 3D glue gel or Collall All Purpose glue. Cut the cups again with Kraft card and insert to look like tea.

Step 6: Assemble the card as shown adding depth to the elements using 3D Glue gel.

This is a very simple card to make, it would be ideal for batch making, Invitations etc. The addition of a little pouch inside and it would serve as a voucher holder, maybe for a Tea for Two experience.

I hope you have enjoyed the tutorial today and like the finished card. Thank you for taking the time to visit today and I hope you will come back again very soon. Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

A couple more launch Samples for you Today

Morning I am sharing a couple more of the samples I have made for the TV launch of this wonderful collection. There's not much longer to wait, I hope you will tune in tomorrow at 6 pm for the launch of the One Day Special for more inspiration. There are further shows at 8 pm, then on Tuesday at 9 am, 1 pm and then final call at 5 pm.

After the launch, I will be sharing step by step tutorials for all of the projects from The Vintage Tea Party Collection. I hope you will join me for those. I have a flower embellishment series starting tomorrow on the Hochanda Blog, please do take a look.

Thank you for stopping by to take a sneak peek at whats coming up. Hope to see you soon, for now Take care and Happy Crafting.xx