Tuesday Tutorial - Acanthus Leaf Card Front

Hi Everybody,

This pretty card is created with a relatively new die from Spellbinders and this is an A2 size. To make this one I have started with the card front itself and worked my way back to make the base at the end.  The overall effect is very pretty in shades of lilac and purple

Spellbinders Supplies:

• S4-586 Acanthus Leaf Card Front
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other Supplies:

• Flowers and Dazzler from Wild Orchid Crafts
• Glitter from Glitter Magic
• Ribbon from Mei Flower
• Dusty Concord Distress Ink
• Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue

Instructions:

With both dies from the Acanthus Leaf cut one panel in white and ink through the die before removing the card (I used Dusty Concord)

Add foam tape to the back of the die cut in areas that cannot be seen from the front

Add this to some text paper

Layer this panel onto some darker purple paper and leave a border around the edge the size you want it to be

The paper that I have used is  called Vintage Notes and is available in the Poundland Shops in the UK

There are 32 sheets of 200 gsm paper with some lovely designs 

Wrap these with some white ribbon and secure on the back

Tie a small bow for the front

Stamp and heat emboss the sentiment of your choice

Now you can create the base card to add these layers too and make it the size that you want it to be

The flowers I have used are from left to right:

Heather, Anemone, Chrysanthemum, Tulips, Roses and Rosebuds

Add to the left of the card and tuck the sentiment in place with the flowers

Add the Dazzler to the bow

Dot the flowers with some glue and sprinkle with glitter

Line the inside of the card with the same papers for a really pretty look.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

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Friday Freebie 013-Autumn Flowers

Hi Everybody,

So this is card number 13 but it won't be unlucky for the winner as it really very pretty in the hand.

The background is sparkled as are the flowers and they are added to blend with the colour scheme.

The flowers are a mixture of Roses, Rosebuds and Cosmos Daisies

If you would like this card then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of the post.

From those comments a name will be chosen at random and announced in tomorrows blog post.

I am happy to send the card wherever you live and it doesn't matter if you have won one before.

But you will need to come back and check for your name as I have no way to chase you up if you don't ... and you will have 72 hours to email me with your postal address

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Tuesday Tutorial - Intertwined Spirals

Hi Everybody,

For todays tutorial I am using one of the newer dies from Spellbinders and this is the Intertwined Spirals designed by Becca Feeken.  It is delicate and intricate and makes the most beautiful cards for you with just the one die set.

Spellbinders Supplies:

• S6-087 Intertwined Spirals
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other Supplies:

• Pale Pink Card 
• Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
• Glitter from Glitter Magic
• Ribbon from Mei Flower
• Stamp from Clarity Stamps
• Pearl Flourish from Want2Scrap

Instructions:

With the outer frame cut two layers to create the base card

With frame and insert one cut a layer in the pale pink

Add foam pads to the back of this and wrap with ribbon before adding it to the base card

With the two solid parts cut one of each in the pale pink and add foam pads between.

The foam pads are only 1 mm but give a pleasing depth to the overall look

With the shaped solid and the matching insert cut this in white

Stamp and heat emboss the sentiment onto some white card and either die cut or punch it into a circle to fit the front

Select pink and white flowers. 

I have used from the left:

Rosebuds, Sweetheart Blossoms, Cosmos Daisies, 20 mm Green leaves and Roses in three different sizes 10 mm 15 mm 20 mm 

Add a small bow to the front and one small rose to cover the knot.

Arrange the flowers along the left side and dot with glue then sprinkle with glitter to make them sparkle.

Add some small pieces of pearl flourish around the flowers and three small pink ones to the sentiment circle

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Tuesday Tutorial - Two Way Street

Hi Everybody,

A pretty floral card is the order for today and this is using dies that I have used before so if you have them it's time to get them out again.

Matting Basics are always useful dies to have in your crafting collection and I use mine regularly

Spellbinders Supplies:

• S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A
• S6-002 5x7 Matting Basics B .
• S4-710 Two Way Street
• S5-187 Labels Thirty Three
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other Supplies:

• Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
• Ribbon from Mei Flower
• Glitter from Glitter Magic
• Lace and Dazzler from WOC
• Pink and Cream card from Papermill Direct

Instructions:

With die #7 from Matting Basics A cut two and create a cream base card

With die #7 from the B set cut one layer in pink

With die #6 from the A set cut another layer in cream

With die #6 from the B set cut another layer in pink

Cut one layer with the Two Way Street die

Stamp and heat emboss your sentiment onto some cream card and  with die #4 from Labels 33 cut two layers one from the cream sentiment card and the other in pink.

Cut the pink one in half as shown

Arrange around the cream sentiment layer so that a small border is created at the top and bottom

Layer the Two Way Street on to the pink layer with dots of glue 

Add both to the cream layer and wrap these with lace and ribbon 

Add some foam pads on the back 

Layer the next pink layer onto the base card and then add the previous step to the top

Use foam under the sentiment label and add centrally to the card

Glue a small bow in place along the bottom left of the sentiment

Arrange the flowers on to the card as you like and sprinkle them with glitter for a lovely effect.

These are the flowers I have used. Starting from the ;left they are ...

Gypsophila, Chrysanthemum, Carnation, Roses in three sizes 5/10/15 mm

 2 Tuscany Rose buds and a Tulip

Anemone and Cherry Blossom

I have two tutorials that maybe can help you with flower arranging 

Adding Flowers to Cards

Small Flower Corsage

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Tuesday Tutorial - Sapphire Dies

Hi Everybody,

It's time to get out those small dies again for a quick and easy card. 

I have used the Basic A set before and so here is another way to put them to good use.  

Having cards that are easy to make is always handy for those times when you need a quick card

Spellbinders Supplies:

• PH-001 Sapphire Machine
• PH5-502 Basic Set A
• S4-563 Phrases 1
• SES-003 Grid EF

Other Supplies:

• Card from Papermill Direct
• Pearls from Want2Scrap
• White ribbon from Mei Flower

Instructions:

Fold an A4 piece of card in half along the short sides and then cut in half to produce two portrait card with the fold at the top.

With some pretty paper create a mat that is slightly smaller and leaves a thin border around the edge.

Create another white mat again leaving a small border and emboss this piece in the folder

Cut the label die  and HI in gold.

Cut the oval  and butterfly in patterned paper 

Cut the flowers in two shades of pink and as many as you would like to add

Thread the label with the white ribbon and attach to the embossed layer

Add these to the patterned layer and attach all to the card base

Place the floral oval to the top of the label and arrange the flowers around the edge

Dot the flowers with a pearl in the centre

Glue the butterfly along the body line and attach to the card then add pearls along the body and add a butterfly trail with a pearl flourish

Add small thin foam pads to the back of the Hi and add in the lower corner of the card

Vary the colour scheme for the next card and use any embossing folder that you have in your craft goodies.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Tuesday Tutorial - Deco Lux

Hi Everybody,

Today we have a card in silver and white that is really easy to make. 

It's just layers with foam between them and it gives a really dramatic effect . 

 The card is just over 6" and the addition of the flowers makes it suitable for a wedding card too. 

Spellbinders Supplies:

• S6-061 Deco Lux card Creator
• S4-471 Labels Forty Two
• S4-473 Labels 42 Decorative Elements
• S4-512 Border Sentiments
• Pl-001 Platinum die cutting machine

Other Supplies:

• Flowers and Dazzler from Wild Orchid Crafts
• Ribbon from Mei Flower
• Glitter from Glitter Magic
• Silver Mirror card from Craft Stash

Instructions:

With the outer edge die cut two and create a hinged card 

With both dies together cut a  patterned panel in white

Hand cut a silver mirror card layer to sit between them

Add the filigree piece to the silver mirror card with foam between and then wrap with organza and satin ribbon

Tie a layered bow using both ribbons together

With #5 from the plain Labels Forty Two cut one layer in silver

With #4 from the Decorative Elements cut one in white card

Layer these two together with foam in between for dimension

With the Border Sentiments cut two in white card and one  in silver and layer them together for extra strength

Add the smaller panel on the top of the base layers

Add the sentiments to the card and decorate with pretty flowers

Dot with glue and sprinkle with glitter for a really lovely effect

Add the bow and the shiny dazzler 

Alter the sentiment and this would make a lovely Wedding or Silver wedding card

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Tuesday Tutorial - Oval Floral

Hi Everybody,

Another quick and easy card to make today and this uses the beautiful oval die from Spellbinders. I have chosen the lovely combination of lilac and white for my as I always think this is a fresh colour scheme that can be used for so many occasions.

Spellbinders Supplies:

• S6-001 Matting Basics A
• S6-028 Oval Floral 
• SEL-001 5x7 Maze Embossing Folder
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other Supplies:

• White/Lilac card from Papermill Direct
• Ribbon from Mei Flower
• Lace, Leaves and Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
• Glitter from Glitter Magic
• Glitter Card and sentiment die from Craft Stash
• Pearls from Want2Scrap

Instructions:

With white card cut two pieces from die #7 Matting Basics A and Create a Hinged Card

Hand cut a slightly smaller layer in lilac card to leave a narrow border around the edge

Hand cut another white layer that is again slightly smaller than the lilac and emboss this piece to add texture to the layer

(Please remember that die =1 is always the smallest)

With Oval Floral dies #2 & 3 cut three frames and glue them all together for extra strength

Cut the sentiment twice in white and once in Silver glitter card and glue together

Add the embossed layer to the lilac card and wrap with lace and ribbon before adding to the base card

Add the frame in the position you want it and lay the sentiment across the frame.

I have used tiny pieces of foam tape on the outer letters to make it lie evenly across the frame.

Arrange the flowers as you like them and add in a little bow 

Dot the flowers with glue and sprinkle on the glitter.

Allow to dry and then the glitter will lie flat on the petals.

Arrange lilac pearls into the Ovals centre in a random pattern

A card for any occasion ... just alter the sentiment

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

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