New Collection - Videos ....

Hi Everybody,

There is a new collection of dies coming to Craft Stash and they are all based around the family theme.  They will help you to create beautiful cards for all family members and include extended families too.

There are five die and two stamp sets in the new  Silhouette Collection  and each die is in two parts. The link will take you direct to them  If you buy more than one set then the dies will mix and match with each other to create different outer patterns.

These are the videos ...

Silhouette Collection - Mother and Baby
This pretty die set could work equally as well for Aunts, Sisters, Friends, Nursery workers as well as other family members

Silhouette Father and Son  could also be two brothers or simply friends fishing together and the sentiments will help you to create the right one for the occasion

Silhouette Grandmother and Child  could also be Great Grandmother and I made the card in gold because all great grandmothers are golden

How do I know this ???? because I am one myself.

I created this next card with a Sun-ray Effect behind the Grandfather and Child as they walk away hand in hand

This is a lovely technique to re create and so I hope you will try it too.

I was really quite pleased with this card once it was finished.

The next one was the Family Silhouette  and this card has all my favorite features to it.

Flowers, Ribbons and Pearls and it's ...  Pink !!!

But in the video I have tried to show you how you can alter the look of this and indeed any of the die cuts with pens or pencils for another look

And it is really easy to do if you imagine the couple walking away from you.

That way there is no need to worry about adding features to them, and the results are quite pleasing on this too.

So there you have the links to all five videos and they will show you the dies and stamps that are available in this new Silhouette Collection

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Beautiful Girl !!

Hi Everybody,

I am sharing this card today but it is not a water colour.

It was done quite some time ago with Spectrum Noir pens

The image is from Saturated Canary and I have had this for a long time too.

It is a digital image and stored on my PC for use whenever I need it but I don't know if it is still available.

This was one I really enjoyed colouring but I have improved since I did this one as I have had a lot more practise since then.

I will be back to water colouring though as that has become my favorite way to while away a couple of hours and relax at the same time

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

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

Card Creator Renaissance Acanthus Leaf Etched Dies	Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue	Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine	PICK & MIX
Baby Bling Pearl Purple 100 Count	FLAT BACK PEARLS IN A DIAMOND CIRCLE Model: MKX-657	Chameleon Glitter	Wild Orchid Crafts
Tim Holtz Distress Ink November bundle	Ink Daubers

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Spellbinders Fabulous Fretwork

Hi Everybody,

Todays card has all the hallmarks of me ... with Flowers, Ribbons and Pearls added to a very pink card.

This die is so pretty and it is called Fabulous Fretwork and it is one of the newer dies to Spellbinders

I have made a video to show you the process and it can be seen here 

Spellbinders Fabulous Fretwork 

 I have used it to make the background to both of the featured cards.

I used circle dies and a tags die to create the sentiments and the stamps are free with the magazines

In the video I make both of these cards to emphasise that a change of  sentiment, shape and colour can make it suitable for any occasion

And it is easy to recreate so have a look at the dies you have and maybe you have one that you can use on your own cards in this way.

I hope you enjoy the video and like the cards and there is a lot more on the way.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Shapeabilities Fabulous Fretwork Rouge Royale by Stacey Caron Etched Dies	Nestabilities Lacey Circles Etched Dies	Nestabilities Standard Circles LG Etched Dies	Wild Orchid Crafts
Chameleon Glitter	Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue	Flat Backed Embellishments	Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
Embossing Folders Donna Salazar Designs Medallion	PICK & MIX

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Safari Friends Papers

Hi Everybody,

Last week I did a video using the free gift with  Papercraft Essentials 145 - Safari Friends  and I created a background for the card that was made in the film

But inside the magazine is the chance for you to download six free papers that will compliment the stamps. There are three with Zebra prints on the left ... some have roses on them then there is a grass pattern and the other two are giraffe markings in two different shades

Using these papers and the stamps plus a few embellishments from my stash I have made some cards

For this one I have used the Zebra Print with the roses and it is a 5x7

 I have made into a more feminine design with the  addition of some lace and ribbon to the pattern,

The sentiment and frame are from the free gift with another magazine that I also featured last week

This one is more male themed with both the Giraffe papers layered on top of each other.

I distressed the edges and then inked it with Antique Linen and wrapped the edge of it with string.

The little paw prints are dotted around the front and I added the Lion and Tiger to the sentiment panel

On this card I again used two papers and layered them together.

I stamped the branches onto the background and then fussy cut some of the grass and added it in two payers onto the bottom of the card with foam between the layers

The Giraffes neck has been cut so that I could extend it and add the sentiment

The sentiment divides the two papers here and has been added with foam pads underneath to give dimension

I have used silver mirror card to back the Zebra Paper.

I used a 160 GSM smooth paper to print the papers onto as that gives a better feel to them and layers better as you make the card.

The magazine is on sale in the shops and supermarkets now or direct from this link ...

  PE145-Safari Friends

and the papers are free to download. 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx