Star Box

Just a quick post today to show you one of the new 3D templates from Crafter's Companion which are launching on Create and Craft at the weekend. This is the Star Box which is really easy to assemble and makes a lovely box - but a little bit different. 

This box was made from white Centura Pearl and the patterned card is from a new A3 pack called Springtime, which is double sided and gorgeous! The flowers are made with Die'sire Essentials - Flowers for all Occasions die.

 This one is made with another new A3 card pack from CC called Timeless and the butterfly is cut in glitter card with Die'sire Filigree Butterfly.

There are 6 new 3D templates, including a Hot Air Balloon which I will show you tomorrow.

Happy Crafting xx

Butterfly Effect

A quick post of a card I made using a Sheena Douglass stamp called Butterfly Effect from the A Little Bit Sketchy range.

I stamped the Sheena – A Little Bit Sketchy – Butterfly Effect stamp on Neenah card with VersaMark ink and embossed with black detail powder.

The butterflies are coloured with Spectrum Noir pens. The colours I used are :- 

TB3, 4, 6  EB1, 2, 5, 6, 8  GB1, 8, 10  DR2, 3  CR8, 9, 11  OR1, 2

The background is Centura Pearl Snow White Hint of Gold card, embossed with

Embossalicious 8x8 Regency Swirls folder,

and the edges inked with Distress inks– Rusty Hinge and Barn Door.

The sentiment is from the same stamp set.

Hope you like,

Happy Crafting

Marie x

Kimono Stamps

Hi Crafter's

Here today with some of the new Kimono stamps from Crafer's Companion

The stamps I have used are called Lotus Flower and Porcelain and have been coloured with the lovely Aqua Markers, which are really nice to colour with. I have listed the products used from Crafter's Companion to make each card, including the Aqua Marker colours.

 Kimono Lotus Flower Stamp

Aqua Markers –  Crimson, Topaz, Black, Bud Green, Teal, Wildflower, Purple

Watercolour Paper

Kimono CD  – Co-ordinating papers 3 colour 3

Light Printable card

Black card

Die’sire Flowers for all occasions 3

Collall All purpose & 3D glue

eBosser

Other – ribbon, dewdrops, glitter

Kimono Lotus Flower Stamp

Aqua Markers –  Crimson, Topaz, Black, Bud Green, Teal, Wildflower, Purple

Watercolour Paper

Kimono CD  – Co-ordinating papers 7 colour6

Light Printable card

Black card

Collall All purpose & 3D glue

Other – ribbon, gems

Kimono Porcelain Stamp

Aqua Markers – Scarlet, Burgundy, Rose Pink, Crimson, Topaz, Black, Bud Green, Slate, Teal, Navy

Watercolour Paper

Kimono CD  – Design Set 1 colour 5

Light Printable card

Black card

Elegant Orchid 8x8 embossing folder

Pebeo Silver Guilding Wax

Collall All purpose & 3D glue

eBosser

Other – ribbon, gems, flowers, red card, glitter card

Kimono Porcelain Stamp

Aqua Markers – Scarlet, Burgundy, Rose Pink, Crimson, Topaz, Black, Bud Green, Slate, Teal, Navy, Fawn

Watercolour Paper

Kimono CD  – Design Set 6, colour 6

Light Printable card

Black card

Collall All purpose & 3D glue

Other – ribbon, gems, flowers, glitter

Would love to know what you think.

Happy Crafting

Marie xx

Papercraft Essentials Free Rose Die

Morning Crafter's

Check out this month's issue of Papercraft Essentials magazine, out today.

 The free gift is a lovely rose die which cuts beautifully.

Here are the cards I made for the magazine using the free die.

There is also a free Botanica paper pack from Craftwork Cards with this issue,

so well worth looking out for.

Happy Crafting

Marie

x

New Kimono range from Crafter's Companion

Hello Crafter's,

These are my cards and a wall hanging made using the new Kimono range from Crafter's Companion These are made from the images on the beautiful CD, but the range also includes stamps, dies and embossing folders. The rand launches on Create and Craft as a 4 Day Deal starting Monday 13th April.

Wall Hanging

Here's what I used to make the wall hanging.

Kimono CD - Decoupage 4

Light Printable card

Die’sire Filigree Butterfly

Sheena Wild Rose die

Pebeo Silver Guilding Wax

Black Card

Collall All purpose & 3D glue

eBosser

Other – mount board, white and blue card, ribbon, dew drops, glitter card, paper flowers

Butterfly Card

Kimono CD - Card Companion 2

Light Printable card

Centura Pearl Hint of Silver

Flutterby Butterfly 8x8 embossing folder

Collall All purpose & 3D glue

eBosser

Other – blue card, vellum, ribbon, gems

A4 Gatefold

Kimono CD - Topper Companion 1, Embellishments 1, Sentiments 7

Light Printable card

Black card

Flutterby Butterfly 8x8 embossing folder

Centura Pearl Hint of Gold

Die’sire Filigree Butterfly

Pebeo Empire Gold Guilding Wax

Collall All purpose & 3D glue

eBosser

Other – glitter card, ribbon

A5 Landscape

Kimono CD - Card Companion 12

Light Printable card

Centura Pearl Hint of Gold

Black card

Collall All purpose & 3D glue

Other – red card, ribbon, pearls, mini buttons

You can see more inspiration here from the rest of the talented Design Team.

Happy Crafting

Marie x

Bebunni Floral

Good Morning,

Bebunni Floral has arrived! Launching tomorrow on Create and Craft at 12pm, the Bebunni Floral range has 8 stamp sets, CD ROM and 10 die sets.

Here is a card made from the CD using one of the Megapage designs and the Cabbage Rose die.

The Cabbage Rose die is gorgeous, and cuts and embosses beautifully. I have inked through the die with Distress Inks. 

Happy Crafting xx

Box with Secret Shelves

Hello Crafters,


Here is a box which opens up to reveal four little shelves. You could give this as gift on its own, or add some chocolates, or other small gifts.

 I made this one for Crafter's Inspiration Issue 5 Magazine. I have added a tutorial on how to make the box, which is easier than it looks!

 

The images - Party Paws Christmas -  are all from the free CD which comes with the magazine, and the snowflake embossing is with an embossing folder which is also a freebie.

How to make the box

• You will need two sheets of A3 card. Cut one 20cm x 35cm and one 22.5cm x 35cm. Score both at 10cm on the short edge and at 20cm on the larger piece. Score both at 10cm and 25cm on the long edge.
• Score  diagonal lines at 10cm score line on the top of each piece. On the bottom section cut across diagonally at each 10cm score line and leave a 2.5cm wide flap on the larger piece.

• Cut along score line on short edge up to the score line from long edge. Fold and burnish all the score lines.  

•  Apply glue on the corner piece which is scored diagonally (A) and attach the opposite cut triangle (B) to make a corner. Fold the triangle flap (C) up and over and glue in place. Repeat for each end on both pieces.

• Apply glue to the connecting flap and join the two box halves together. 

• To make the box shelves cut four pieces of card 16.7cm x 16.7cm. Score each side at 3.5cm and cut tabs at each corner. Fold and burnish the score lines and glue tabs in place.

• Attach the shelves inside the box, applying glue to two sides of each shelf and stick to alternate sides.

Now have decorating your box!

Here's another idea for decorating the box. For this one I have used stamps from Lili of the Valley and papers from Trimcraft

Hope you enjoy making the box.

Happy Crafting xx