Clay Wallhanging

Here is another fun way of using the amazing 3D Embossing Folders from Crafters Companion. When I first used these folders I really was blown away at the detail, depth and dimension they gave. So much so that I was intrigued as to what else I could do with them, so here is one thing I came up with, using the Country Garden Folder.

I rolled out my air dry clay to approximately 6 mm (a little thicker than I required). To make sure it was even, I used chipboard either side as a measure. I placed the embossing folder over the clay and rolled again. Then using a pastry cutter, I cut the area I wanted.

Once thoroughly dry I added the colour, here I started with Cosmic Shimmer Shimmer Mists, I used Midnight Blue and Purple Violet.

I wanted a random blend of colour so I dabbed the colour in areas and then added the second colour slightly overlapping. Once dry there was no hard line.

To add a protective coat I used a couple of coats of Spray n Shine from Crafters Companion.

To finish I added a ribbon tag at the back for hanging, then I entirely covered the back with felt to protect the wall.

This could be made in any colour you choose. Also they could be made in a range of clays depending on what you would like to use it for. I have tried it with stoneware clay, so it makes a great coaster or even a hanging for the garden. The possibilities are really endless. Thank you for visiting today, I hope you liek what I have shared and hope to see you again soon. Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

Magic Of Christmas

Morning, I wanted to share this incredibly simple card made with the 'Baubelicious' Embossing Folder that Leonie launched on Hochanda. It shows just how simply folders can help you create quite a striking look, especially useful for batch making at Christmas.

Taking a Black Versafine Ink pad and a Brayer, I thoroughly inked up the embossing folder being careful to ensure the ink was evenly distributed across the surface. I then took my card, approximately 5 1/4 x 7 1/4' and passed it through my machine. I cut a base in Grey 8 x 6''  and stamped the corners using one of the lovely sentiments.

I edged the Grey card with Cosmic Shimmer Glue and covered with 'Ice Diamonds' I wrapped a red satin ribbon around the edge of the embossed card before securing to my base card using foam for a lift. Finally I added a matching bow to finish the card.

I hope you have enjoyed the step by step today and the finished card. I hope you will come back again soon.

Thank you for your lovely comments both here and on Facebook, I really do appreciate hearing from you. Take care and Happy Crafting.xx 

Topper and Die Birthday Card

A whole week of Blog Updates. I am so pleased and to celebrate I am sharing another post later today.

For this card I used:Tattered Lace Westminster Die Collection.HunkyDory Die TopperDouble Satin Ribbon 1'' wideSilk Smooth Glitter & Coordinating CardTonic Swirls DieRose LeavesCream ribbon for making ribbon roses.

I love this card, I think the Westminster Die collection really suits this style. On the front layer of the card I cut the largest part of the die, leaving it in the card. Also on the front I used an edger die, again leaving it in the card. Behind this I used an adhesive sheet (Single Sided) and applied glitter polish through the die cut areas.

On the second layer, I cut the next die in the collection. This time using coordinating card behind the die cut. The topper was then cut to fit inside the inner circle.

For the base of the easel, I cut some leafy swirls using a tonic die and some emerald green silk art card. I made some silk ribbon roses using some cream ribbon to use as decoration and also to act as the stopper for the easel.