Tuesday Tutorial (On a Thursday) - Labels 34

Hi Everybody,

Sorry for the delay in the Tuesday Tutorial but I am sure that you can understand why. I have been so busy with the launch of my new collection. I hope to be back on track again next week and the Friday Freebie is back this week

But for today we are using the Labels 34 from Spellbinders and this has matching decorative dies and a beautiful embossing folder which Letterpresses with a deep pattern

Spellbinders Supplies:

• Labels 34 
• Labels 34 Decorative Elements
• Labels 34 3D Medallion Embossing Folder
• 5x7 Matting Basics A and B
• Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other Supplies:

• Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
• Self adhesive pearls
• Foam tape from Craft Stash
• Glitter from Glitter Magic
• Distress Ink from Craft Stash
• Ribbon from my stash

Instructions:

With die #7 from Matting Basics A cut two pieces in white to make the base card

With die #7 from Matting Basics B cut another panel in white

With the ink and embossing folder create a Letterpress Technique on the card

With dies # 6 and 4 from the Labels set cut two pieces in a green to match the ink

With die #4 cut one layer in white

Select the flowers you want to use

Add the sentiment to the smallest green die cut

Cut enough ribbon to wrap around the layers and make a bow

With foam between the layers assemble the card and place the flowers so that they please you

Dot with glue and sprinkle with glitter.

Add pearls around the flowers

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Tuesday Tutorial - Rouge Royale

Hi Everybody,

Glitter cards is used on today's card for a really sparkly effect that was quick and easy to make. The addition of the flowers takes it to another level and it would suit many occasions

Spellbinders Supplies:

• Rouge Royale Flourish
• Standard Ovals
• Standard Circles
• Blistered Embossing Folder
• 6x6 Matting Basics A and B
• Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other Supplies:

• Glitter card
• Flowers
• White Ribbon
• Button from my stash
• Birthday Stamp

Instructions:

With die #8 Matting basics A cut two pieces in white to create the base card.

With die#8 Matting Basics B cut another in white and emboss in the folder ... moving it along as needed

(Die #1 is always the smallest)

From the Glitter card cut the largest Flourish die

Cut a white oval from the largest and the next die down in Glitter card

Stamp the sentiment and cut with a circle

Add to the card front as shown and wrap with ribbon wrap with white ribbon before adding to the base card.

Add the other elements with foam pads underneath adding a little extra wet glue when adding the layer to the Glitter Card

Choose the flowers. I have used from left to right:

Roses in two colours and two sizes ... Anenome ... Tulips in two shades

I added them with a glue gun.

Dot with wet glue and sprinkle with glitter 

I added a bow and placed a button over the knot 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

More White Embossing

Hi Everybody,

Here is another of those white embossed cards that I made a few weeks ago and I really like the effect.

It stands out and it is very tactile. And of course for me the flowers make all the difference.

They are a mixture of Roses, Tulips, Rose Buds and die cut leaves. All sparkled up with glitter.

The word YOU has the addition of Glossy Accents to it and shows up well on the photograph.

This is a technique I will be using again and it is very easy to do. I may even do a video on it to show you how I did it.

It will take me a little while because at present my time is taken up and all be revealed soon as the launch date has been brought forward to Thursday

So to keep your interest here is another sneaky peak of what is to come... and I can't wait to share my good news with you all

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Laminated Pockets

Hi Everybody,

Here is another of the cards made with a Laminated Pocket for the backdrop.

I showed the technique in a video

Butterflies and Lamination

 last week and it really is easy to do.

This is created in the same way but with flowers added to it instead.

The lamination pockets are from the £££ shop and there are ten in a pack  and the sequins have hundreds in a pack and come in other colours

So it's worth investigating your local £££ Shop as you will find some bargains in there if you look carefully

I created a frame to surround my pocket and then dotted some pearl liquid drops onto the front ... also from
 the £££shop !!

I edged the frame with a stencil and then dotted the flowers with glue and glitter.  Quite a pretty effect once I had finished and allowed it all to dry.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Tuesday Tutorial - Tumbling Blocks

Hi Everybody,

Today I am using one of the dies from Spellbinders Designer Lene Lok 

 Here I have created two cards ... one for the boys and the other most definitely for the girls with Flowers, Ribbons and Pearls ... and Pink !!

So first the card  with a male theme and all the links are at the bottom of the page

Spellbinders Supplies:

• S2-276 Tumbling Blocks
• 5x7 Matting Basics A & B
• Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other Supplies:

• Distress Inks in your favourite colours
• Sponges
• Flowers
• Ribbons
• Pearls
• Glitter

Instructions:

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

With die #7 from the B set cut another in white 

With this layer stamp the sentiment on to the top right corner and heat emboss with clear powder.

Then emboss in the brick folder

With the die and some white card cut as many of the shapes as you need. 

Stencil a pattern on to the shapes with sponges and inks while the card is still in the die.

Then ink the edges of each shape once it has been removed. 

I added in another layer with a similar colour to one of the inks I used

Add foam pads to the back of each shape

Have a practise run,  before you remove the backing, to see how you will add them to your card

When you are happy with your chosen design then go ahead and add them to the embossed layer and trim if needed then and add the layers to the base card

That one is for the men in your life
BUT ...

You can definitely pretty it up for the girls too. 

I add the shapes in a different orientation and glued ribbon across the layers before I added them to the base card. 

The colour choices are yours but this one simple die can be used for any occasion and I am sure the boys will love it too 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

White Embossed Cards

Hi Everybody,

These lovely cards have been created with a lace stamp and some white embossing powder on coloured card

They are all blue but the effect is really pretty especially with the addition of the flowers which are all from Wild Orchid Crafts

I have used two different stamps. This first one is Lace Medallion Labels from JustRite Stampers and I Inked over the design with Faded Jeans and Broken China 

I have simply stamped along the bottom edge for this one and added Glossy Accents to the words

This is the same stamp used as an all over design and again an arrangement of flowers and small leaves with dies from Spellbinders

The sentiment on this card is cut in silver and a whole bunch of leaves added too.

I have dressed all the cards with pearls as a finishing touch and they are much prettier in the hand

I am sorry but the stamp is one that I have had for some time and I cannot find a link for it.

This last one has used the Borders and Backgrounds stamp from W+9  and I have wrapped ribbon around the layer before adding it to my card 

I have added the links to the products for you to see at the end of the post.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Tuesday Tutorial - Bella Clair Border

Hi Everybody,

Today we are making a Gatefold Card and it is easy to do using one of the new dies from Spellbinders designer Becca Feeken. 

This die comes in three parts with two cutting edges and the patterned panel for the border.

The links will be at the bottom of the post for you to see my supplies

Spellbinders Supplies:

• Bella Clair Border
• Francesca Label
• Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other Supplies:

• Pink Pearls
• Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
• Glitter from Glitter Magic
• Thin pink ribbon

Instructions:

With the colour of your choice take a 20cms piece and measure in 5cms from each side, score and fold towards the centre. Don't worry about the length at present as we will trim it to the required size later

Place the patterned die and the curved cutting piece on the outside edge and cut

Tape in place so the the dies can't cross as you cut.

Move the dies to the other side and making sure that they are level cut these also

Trim the card as need to remove the surplus pieces and make it the length of the die

With the card flat add a line of pearls along each of the front panels as shown

I also added flowers to mine

Stamp the sentiment of your choice and with the Francesca labels die #3 cut it out.

Use the same die and trace around the outside edge onto some pink card  and cut it out.

This will give you a Faux Nestie that is slightly bigger then the sentiment label

(If you need a more detailed explanation please visit Faux Nesties )

Line the back of the card with some pretty paper and add the sentiment with foam pads

Use a piece of patterned paper to line the inside back of the card

With the largest die cut another piece in white and level the bottom

Score a little way down and add glue to this area
(For other ways to make a card stand please visit Creating a Card Stand )

Glue the small strip to the back of the card making sure that the straight edge is level with the bottom of the card

This will allow the card to stand correctly

Add some matching ribbon and slot it through the holes in the Gatefold edges

You can tie this into a bow or leave it open if you prefer.

The back of the card will look like this and stand unaided and leave to more room to add your signature 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie 36 - Pretty in Pink

Hi Everybody,

This card is a 6" square and has shades of Pink, Aqua and Yellow in it and lots of pearls.

 The inside is also lined and there is some very lovely floral lace attached along the left side.

This is another that looks better in the hand and it would love to find a new home soon.

So if this is a card that you would like to have then you know what to do !!

Leave me your comment at the end of the post and from those one name will be chosen at random as the winner.

I will add that name to a blog post over the weekend and then you have 72 hours in which to claim it for your self

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Tuesday Tutorial - Lunette Arched Borders

Hi Everybody,

Today's card is using another die from Becca Feekens Venice Lace Collection.

 This one is called Lunette Arched Border.   The links are all at the end of the post.

Spellbinders Supplies:

• 5x7 Matting Basics A
• 5x7 Matting Basics B
• Lunette Arched Borders
• Shapeabilities Sentiments
• Platinum Die Cutting Machine
• Blistered Embossing Folder

Other Supplies:

• Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
• Glitter from glitter Magic
• Ribbon from Mei Flower
• Card from Papermill Direct

Instructions:

With the largest die from Matting Basics A cut two panels in white and create the base card

With the largest die from Matting Basics B cut another in turquoise

Use the 5x7 Blistered Embossing Folder to add texture to the card

With one of the patterned dies and the outer cutting edge from the Lunette Arched Borders cut three panels in various shades of turquoise moving the dies up each piece as you go.

Layer them all together and wrap with ribbon around the top

Add them to the embossed layer

You can have these arches facing upwards or down the choice is yours

I added mine to face upwards

The flower selection is from the left ...

Roses, Carnations, Anemone, Tulips added with hot glue gun.

Dot with glue once added to the card and sprinkle with glitter

Add in the bow as you like.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx