Frosted Florals Bundle - Technique and project share

Today I have a gorgeous busy card, which is unusual for me I much prefer a simple and clean looking card but its so easy to get carried away with this collection.

And even better news to acheive this look I used not one inkpad (ok slight fib the sentiment I used Blackberry Bliss)

But you can see how beautiful it is,

I have a video to go along with this post which shows you the technique I used to acheive the mixed colours x 

But I promised a written tutorial since it is a lot of elements but a lot are repeated so easier to have written.

Supplies -

Blackberry bliss Cardstock

Silver Foil Cardstock

Scrap piece of Whisper White Cardstock

Frosted Floral DSP

First Frost Stamp set

Frosted Bouquet Framelits

Stampin Write Markers (I used a lot of colours but you can change this to suit you)

Colours of markers I used was, Blackberry Bliss, Blushing Bride, Merry Merlot, Mint Macaron, Mossy Meadow, Pear Pizzazz, Powder Pink, Soft Seafoam, Tranquil tide.

Basic Rhinestones 

Blackberry Bliss Dark Stampin Blend Marker ( to colour my rhinestones)

And I added some glitter to a few flowers but again this is optional.

Tombow 

Method - 

1. I took my Blackberry Bliss Cardstock and cut it down to 14.3cmx10cm
2. I took my silver foil cardstock and cut it down to 13.8cm x 9.5cm
3. Then my Frosted Floral DSP I cut down to 13.3cm x 9cm
4. From my Blackberry bliss I used the larger frame die and cut it from the middle area of my card (I call this gutting as no one will see this part and I want to use my card economically)
5. With my white scrap I die cut the smaller frame for my sentiment.
6. I then took my silver mat layer and using the sprig die I cut this out three times from the middle of the cardstock again no one will see this and we can use it to save on cardstock.
7. Once all my layers have been gutted I start to layer them up using tombow it gives you a bit more time to get them in the right position.
8. I then stamp my sentiment on to my white frame I used blackberry bliss ink pad for this but markers will work just fine.
9. I then layered the blackberry Bliss frame and the whisper white frame and adhered them together, to embellish this I took 3 basic rhinestones and coloured them with Dark Blackberry bliss stampin blend marker so it would match the other colours.
10. Now time to stamp our florals and to be honest my advise is play and enjoy playing with your colours to see what you like best.
11. Once you have a good collection stamped and are happy start to die cut them all I would recommend washi tape to position them in place.
12. Once thats all done bring your card back in and place your sentiment where you wish and then pop it up on dimensionals I used this as my focal point and worked around that to position my florals.
13. Dont glue anything down just place everything where you like and once you are sure of the placement start to adhere to your card 
14. I then added a touch of glitter to my floral elements not loads but just a hint gives the eye something else to catch it. 

I hope that you have enjoyed this any problems please message me and I will try and do a quick video to explain it better. 

Santa's Work Shop Suite

Another Adorable suite from the new autumn and winter catalogue

It has so many amazing things to choose from, DSP, Stamps, Dies, Ribbon, Bags, Rhinestones, Twine, Enamel Shapes and of course cardstock.

But the best thing about this DSP is almost all the paper can be cut using the dies, and then the rest are easily cut by hand without much of a problem.

and you get tons and tons of characters from the DSP.

Anyway this one I used the Flocked Candy Stripped DSP for my mat Layer and then took my Whisper White and made a little scene using Santa in his sleigh and the two elves ( named Jingle Elf and Jangle Elf) will explain more about these characters in my video x

This was an off the cuff card so I have just posted the video tutorial and hope that you enjoy.

The measurements for my card layers are

Real Red - 14.3cm x 10cm

Candy Striped DSP - 13.8cm x 9.5cm

Whisper White - 13.3cm x 9cm 

3D Challenge from Stampin For All

Last Week I hosted the challenge for Stampin for All 

it was to create a 3D project.

I decided to make a box card to showcase and inspire others to take part

it was certainly a long process to make but honestly worth every second.

So many talented ladies took part and some more than once like Elaine who produced a lot of projects all outstanding and all unique, Thank you sweetie for grasping this challenge and making it work.

This first card is by the talented Debbie Harper ( a fellow demo) using one of our upcoming suites Santa's Workshop so cute x 

The lovely Elaine Spencer created this cutie x who doesnt adore our wee reindeer with its bright red nose x 

Another box card from our lovely Elaine Spencer using the fresh florals DSP in Berry Burst from last year x 

so bright and vibrant.

How adorable is this card using a double Z fold design so pretty and wintery x Our Elaine Spencer certainly can make a 3d Project.

Another Elaine Spencer project 2 small lanterns using the beautiful year of cheer DSP from last year loved this DSP with its metallic foil accents beautiful.

A boxed card which Elaine Spencer made after being inspired by the lovely Gez ( her project is coming up)

Gorgeous project from the talented Gez Carpenter. think this is one for my to do list.

a gorgeous small lantern from the wonderful Gwenn Crawford, thank you Gwenn.

a gorgeous card made by the lovely Yvonne Flitton which she made after being inspired by may may made it x So soft and serene looking x 

Lastly but by no means least another cute project from Yvonne Flitton using the share what you love DSP x you cant really go wrong with that DSP x 

Thank you to all who took part xx 

Beautiful Blizzard Card Tutorial Using Stampin' Up!

I created this card yesterday morning and loved the simplicity of it using just two colours of ink and whisper white and silver foil card this card for me looks like a classical winter theme.

I have used the new (to be released next week :) )Beautiful Blizzard Bundle from the new autumn and winter Stampin' Up! catalogue.

The die for this bundle is beautiful and intricate and just perfect, not only can it give you a gorgeous cut into detail like below but it also doubles up giving you these PERFECT snowflakes. Makes my wee heart happy.

Beautiful isnt it and such a small amount of work needs done to achieve these looks 

So lets get started and tell you the materials you need to recreate this card.

Supplies.

A6 Card Base 

Silver Foil Card 

Whisper White Card

Beautiful Blizzard Stamp Set

Blizzard Die

Pool Party Ink Pad

Balmy Blue Ink Pad

Silver and White Bakers Twine

Embellishments of Rhinestones and Sequins are optional but I personally think they make the card SING ;)

Method

1. Cut your silver foil card down to 14.3cm x 10cm you can gut this card ( cut out the part which will be hidden under the white stamping layer as we all like to be economical with our more costly supplies)
2. Cut your stamping layer down to 13.8cm x 9.5cm 
3. Then we have our banner which measures Whisper White layer is 2.5cm x 9.5cm  and your Silver Foil is 3cm x 9.5cm
4. Then die cut your silver foil using the blizzard die dependent on your die cutter you may need a shim as this is an intricate die but I have found no problem with this die cutting with just my standard big shot sandwich.
5. I then started to stamp my background focusing on the bottom half of my stamping layer I used the large stamp which is a texture effect I used my pool party ink pad and stamped this twice to give me a good coverage
6. I then used the small cluster snowflakes stamp and using Balmy blue ink pad I randomly stamped over the texture area
7. Lastly their is a small cluster of spots stamp I also added that with the balmy blue just to give it more texture and depth.
8. I then added a wrap of the silver and white bakers twine almost 2/3rds of the way up the stamping layer
9. I then adhered both the silver foil layer and the stamping layer to my card base.
10. I then took my whisper white banner and using my balmy blue ink I stamped my sentiment.
11. I layered this on to the silver foil to give me a small silver border above and below the sentiment.
12. Now to decorate this already beautiful card, I used the die cuts and positioned them around the card have a wee play around and find the best placement for you before sticking down.
13. I then added sequins on top of my snowflakes to give them extra sparkle
14. and lastly I added the rhinestones to the stamped snowflakes to finish it off 

I hope you have enjoyed this tutorial and that you enjoy this set when it launches I think it will be a timeless set that you will use year after year x 

Here is a video tutorial for this card 

 

Tiny Gift Box Tutorial using Stampin' Up! products

This project was CASED from Angel Buttons AKA Roxie Roo Crafts

its just so cute I had to follow it and do my version.

To make this project I used a sheet of Very Vanilla cardstock cut down to 5 1/2" x 4" ( you get 4 of them from one sheet of A4)

Score your card as follows

On the long side - 1", 2 1/2", 3 1/2", 5"

On the short side - 1", 3"

We are then going to cut into make the right shape.

Cut off the two small rectangles, then cut up from the bottom to the first score line keep the first rectangle straight edges the other 3 are notched to make it fit better.

I then notched the long rectangle also.

On the top section you leave the first rectangle and then cut away the last 3 sections.

I then rounded the corners of the remaining rectangle

It will leave you with the above shape in the photo

Then glue your box together add glue to the long rectangle section

then fold the box up and start to fold in the base, fold in the largest notched rectangle

then the two remaining smaller ones lastly add glue to the remaining straight rectangle and adhere to close your base up.

Using the long section we cut away (scrap piece) punch out a circle 

Cut your DSP Layers 

you need two panels measuring 1 3/4" x 1 1/4"

and one panel measuring 3/4" x 1 1/4"

I then added a glue dot to the magnet and stuck it on the underside of my flap

I then put the other magnet on top and added a glue dot and folded over the flap to stick the magnet on the front panel so it closes perfectly

Like so and then add tombow to the magnet on the flap and add the small circle over the top

to disguise the magnet

then add tombow to the dsp layers and adhere them to the front and back panel and the small one to the front section.

I then done a few other dsps to add some changes.

Video Tutorial attached Below

Thank you to Angel for the tutorial and Inspiration 

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Stampin For All Sketch Challenge

Last Week I hosted a card sketch challenge in the facebook group

Called Stampin for All 

We run two challenges a week as well as an ongoing colour challenge always something to inspire you to craft. 

This was the sketch I chose for the members to work from, I love cards that make you use up scraps and get full potential out of our supplies and with a simple sketch like this all can achieve great results from the absolute beginner to the pro card designer.

This was my super simple version using the new Dashing Along DSP which will be an EXCLUSIVE DSP only available to hosts or when you spend £200 my gosh it is stunning.

As you can see this is a much more advanced version using diecuts from the new Merry Christmas Thinlits and the start is from the annual catalogue Starlight
Thinlets. The glimmer paper is in Merry Merlot and is available in the new autumn winter also in a pack with tranquil tide and copper it is in the festive farmhouse suite.

So here are the members cards

This card was made by Debbie Harper and uses the now retired Myths and Magic Suite such a playful and fun set love the colours and the simplistic embellishments x

Thanks Debbie xx

This one was made by the lovely Elaine Spencer using a vast array of DSP - Year of cheer, Foil Frenzy - and Glimmer Paper x not sure of the other 2 papers but im sure you will agree they are stunning I love the shaped edges Thanks Elaine xx

The lovely Lorraine Turner produced this little cracker she saw candles in the sketch and used a variety of different glimmer papers so pretty and sparkly x

Thank you Lorraine xx

Our Rosalie Young has gone for a more masculine themed card with using the wood textures DSP ( one of my must haves especially for guy cards) and the rooster is from the Wood Crate Stamp Set ( cant remember the name SORRY!!!) but such a simple and eyecatching card Thank you Rosalie xx

Victoria Littlewood designed this Fun, Colourful and Inspiring card using stamps from the Thoughtful Banners Stamp Set 

So simple but so effective xx

Thank you Victoria xx

Thank you to all the ladies who took part it is always a pleasure to see the vast collection of different designs we can achieve from one sketch x 

Hope you have an amazing x 

Fries Gift Pouch/Holder Tutorial using Stampin Up Products

This is super simple and I used the method by Kay Kalthoff 

https://stampingtoshare.com/2016/04/fast-easy-and-super-cute-party-favors.html

I needed a cute pouch to add some treats into for a few of the neighbourhood kids as I spend halloween with my family at mums every year the kids all go out together and has been that way since my eldest was born 19yrs ago x 

So I hunted Pinterest and found Kay's project and that was me sold x 

so what do you need? 

Supplies

6 x 6 sheet of DSP 

my OCD and freaky nature mismatched double sided papers freak me out so you can see above I added Granny Apple Green Cardstock to the back of the pouch and also added a layer to the front which I layered on a bit of matching DSP so for my second attempt I chose something a little more matched.

Then just choose your embellishments to decorate to your needs.

Method

1. Fold your DSP on the diagonal to make a triangle 
2. then take the longest section and have that nearest you and fold the right corner up to the left side so you have an equal triangle showing above when your happy burnish this really well then do the exact same with the left side bottom corner but take it to the right side and line it up with your other one previously folded ( I will add photos below of the stages so you get a visual of them) 
3. then take the front top flap and fold it back on itself over the top of the both folds you made and again burnish this really well 
4. No adhesive is needed to make this pouch so it is perfect for classrooms and kids clubs.
5. Then embellish to your own needs

Fold the 6x6 point to point on the diagonal


take the bottom right corner and bring it up to the opposite side and burnish firmly


Take the bottom left corner and bring it up to the opposite side and again burnish firmly


you end up this shape, now take the top point and bring the top layer and fold it back towards you


and again burnish firmly and then decorate as you wish.



I have also done a video tutorial which I will add below

My more pleasing co-ordinated DSP lol x 

Hope you enjoy this tutorial and Thank you Kay for the original inspiration