Sew Clever Layout

Hi everyone.  I'm back again today to share with you another layout using the gorgeous new Sew Jo papers and a few other goodies that were showcased at CHA.

I started by spraying and inking my base cardstock and then cut my papers.  These papers were perfect for the pics I had, as my little girl had just started to learn to sew but a lot of the papers also have great patterns for all kinds of scrapping and can be used for masculine pages too.

I embossed a piece of co-ordinations cardstock with the new Weaved embossing folder and sanded it back to show the kraft colour underneath.  It co-ordinated perfectly with these papers.

Behind my photo I have tucked the Ornamental Lace Die Lotus Filet.  I cut this in half so that it showed at the top and bottom of my photo.

Keeping my embellishments to a minimum, I cut out a sewing machine from the papers with my Circle and Scallop Circle nesting dies and then added a button.

Here's a closer look at the embellishments

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The Classic Chevron Die also matched and kind of reminded me of ric rac so it tied in with my sewing theme.

Thanks for stopping by.

Until next time

Couture Products used

CO723240 Ornamental Lace Dies Lotus Filet
CO723527 Secret Treasures collection Classic Chevron
CO723626 Weaved Embossing Folder The Harmony Collection
CO73547 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper Pad Sew Jo
CO723040 Circle Nesting Dies
CO723041 Scallop Circle Nesting Dies

Best of Mates layout

Hi friends!

Back today with a layout that is a little different to my layouts that are usually flooded with flowers!  This one I had so much fun doing and by adding a little bit of stamping and misting I was able to create a boy page that I am finally happy with.

I used a few embellishments from D-lish Scraps for this layout.  I didn't go overboard with the embellishments but I think it is just enough.  The polaroid frame I made myself with just some cardstock and then ran a little ink over it.

Here is a couple of close ups.

 

 

Love these flair badges from D-lish Scraps!  Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your weekend!

 

Hugs

 



 

Layout Pre Primary

Hi everyone!  Thanks for stopping by.

Today I have a layout to share with you using some of the new products that were released at CHA last month.

I wanted a bright and fun look to this page.  I took some inspiration from the photo of my little man and as he was sitting in a tree, thought it would be really cool to pop some clouds in the top right hand corner to create an out doors kind of effect.  After I cut them out I embossed them with the Small Dots embossing folder from the Harmony Collection.  I then ran a blue inkpad over the embossed part just to make my clouds "pop" a little more.  I have also embossed the small blue tag tucked under the photo with the same folder and sanded the top off.

I have also used the Project Journal Cards embossing folder again from the Harmony Collection.  This folder is great as its one folder but has two cards on.  I haven't yet marked the date on this but I intend to pop perhaps a small star button on the number to represent the date.  The line note paper part was perfect to pop my title on but would also be great to journal on as well.

Here's a closer look

Down the bottom I have used 2 new dies from the Secret Treasures Decorative Die Collection.  The Ornamental Rectangle I have cut in half and layered and then placed the Classic Chevron over the top.

I finished of using a little more of the Classic Chevron under the clouds and a couple of banners.  Also popped a couple of circles cut from my Circle Nesting Dies for a bit of extra interest and a cute pinwheel .  A few doodled lines bought the whole thing together.

Thanks again for allowing me to share.

Until next time

 

Couture Creations Products used:

 

Classic Chevron Decorative Dies CO723527 Secret Treasures Collection

Ornamental Rectangle Decorative Die CO723533 Secret Treasures Collection

Project Journal Cards Embossing Folders CO723625 The Harmony Collection

Small Dots Embossing Folder CO723631 The Harmony Collection

Circle Nesting Dies CO723040

 



Couture Creations Design Team Audition 2014

Hi everyone and thanks for stopping by.

Well my time on the Couture Creations is fast coming to an end.  I have had  a wonderful time on this team and absolutely love their products that when the call went out for the new DT for 2014 I had to put my hand up for another go.

Here are my projects that I am submitting.

I decided to go with 2 cards and 2 layouts.

For my first card I have used some distressed ink and the Powder Puff embossing folder.   Teamed it with a doily die and my heart nesting dies and then finished with my sentiment and a blossom.  Added some Glitzing Glamour for some sparkle.

I love how this turned out with the soft pastel colours.

 

My second card I stuck with the soft pastel colours again.  This time I used some Co-ordinations cardstock and a couple of my favourite Couture embossing folders.

 

I then used one of my favourite doily dies  and the beautiful butterfly die.  This is another favourite :)  Added my sentiment and a blossom in the middle of the butterfly.  I did cheat a little on this card and instead of hand stitching all around my squares, I faux stitched with a white gel pen and my trusty paper piercer.



 

 

I love love love how this layout turned out!  I used a variety of Couture doily dies and cut my photo in to a circle using my circle nesting dies, instead of the usual shape photo.  I placed a heap of flowers around the page and then tucked in a few black flourishes for to make my page "pop".  I have again used the butterfly die and added some gemstones to the middle.  This time I decided to hand stitch around my page and also up through the middle of my banners.  A bit of texture paste and some stamping for a little extra interest and my page was done.

 This last layout is definitely a little different for me!  So bright and cheery.  I have used the chevron embossing folder on some pattern paper and sanded it back to show the white underneath.  Using the star border die I cut two but reversed one to make a bit of a border along the bottom of the photos.

I cut 2 hearts from the nesting dies using cereal boxes and then cut them again using patterned paper to fit directly over the top.  Just gives it a little more dimension.  My Victorian Rectangle nesting dies always seem to get a good workout as they are so good for sliding in different places to use as tags.

 



Seriously I have had the best time ever on this wonderful team.  Good luck to all the other gals that are trying out for the team.

 

Until next time

 

x

Enchanted Garden by Kaisercraft

Hello friends!

Wowsers!  It has really started to heat up here in Perth Western Australia and it always seems to be just when the children head back to school after Christmas holidays.

Yep my little cherubs have all gone back to school now and I find myself at home on my own enjoying some peace and quiet tho sometimes I must admit it is a little too quiet for my liking!

Anyways, just wanted to share with you a couple of layouts I have finished using the Enchanted Garden paper range from Kaisercraft.

I dusted off my Lucky 8 punch and gave that a run and also used some of the gorgeous Scrapmatts chippie.  Love this pic of my mummy and me taken at Christmas

This next one kind of came about using the scraps that I had left.  Didn't think I would be able to get much of a page out of it but by adding some stamping and the rest of the collectable pack I managed to create something that I'm happy with!

 

These papers weren't my favourite at first but after playing with them for a little while they have actually grown on me.

 

Thanks for popping by and allowing me to share with you.

 

Until next time

 

x

3 in 1 Dreamboat Collection

Hi everyone!

Thanks for stopping by.  This month I have been playing around with the 3 in 1 Dreamboat collection that was released late last year.

Today I have two cards to share.  Here's my first one using the Butterfly Notes.

 



Let me show you how I created this card.

 

Below is what you will need.

 

 

 

Using your blending tool, blend and mix your inks over the paper.  Keep blending until you reach your desired result.   You will end up with something like this

 

 

Next ink up your stamp from the set and stamp onto your paper that you have just prepared.

 

I stamped it twice along the bottom and then trimmed it off to fit my card better.

Using the embossing folder from the set line up your stamped image in the folder and run it through your machine.



 

I then again used the stamps and stamped onto some patterned paper and diecut them out with the dies from the set.  I also used my Circle Nesting Dies to make my sentiment.  Matt onto some black cardstock and then onto your card, some Glitzin Glamour and pearls and your done!

 

For my next card I decided to keep it very simple but I still think it is striking.

 

I have used the Floral Wreath set again from the Dreamboat Collection.

Here is what you will also need to create this card.

Gently using your anti static pad swipe across your paper that you are stamping on.  This really does help improve the quality of the embossing.  Ink up your stamp with Versamark ink and stamp onto your white cardstock.

 Pour over some gold embossing powder and then place the excess back in the bottle.

I love to watch embossing powder melt.  Here is a look at the embossing process half way through.

You can then run in through your embossing machine making sure that your line up your stamped impression with the folder.

 I then did exactly the same process with the flower stamp and after it was embossed I cut it using the die in the pack.  I then also cut out a smaller die and layered it on top and attached a pear brad to secure it all.

 

Stamp your sentiment and mat on black cardstock and it is ready to be attached to a white card.

 

Thanks for letting me share!

 

Until next time

 









COUTURE CREATIONS 2014 DESIGN TEAM CALL!

 

Do you love creating with Couture Creations Embossing Folders and Dies?

Do you love creating fun and innovative projects?

Do you have an active blog?

Are you active on Social Media?

Do you take fabulous photographs and write great steps by step instructions?

If you said YES to all of the above we would love you to apply join our 2014 Design Team …we are looking for a new Design Team to represent our brand with fabulous projects that make Couture Creations products the star of the show.

If you think you have what we are looking for then please apply.

If you are successful your commitment to our Design Team will be for 12 months and will run from April 2014 through to March 2015.

Benefits to you for being on our team include

• Receive a generous starter kit filled with Couture Creations products including tools and adhesives.
• Receive Couture Creations new releases before they are released
• Product from other companies that we will be partnering with throughout the year.
• Exposure on our blog and through our International Distributors.
• Exposure in our Creative Inspiration Magazine (this is our FREE Magazine that goes to all stores stocking our products internationally and is also available online)
• Have your projects displayed at Craft Shows including CHA
• Possible Teaching opportunities.

 

What we require from you;

 

A  full12 month  commitment with

• 2 posts per month posted on our blog with step by step instructions, product list and photos. These can be  Layouts, Cards, Mini Albums, Off the Page or Home Décor projects, you can mix it up or do what you are most comfortable doing.
• 2 Projects with products list and step by steps for our Creative Inspiration Magazine, these will need to be posted to us to be professionally photographed.
• Take part in Blog Hops with our partnering companies.
• In the lead up to CHA we will ask for extra projects for display on our stand at CHA.

How do you apply?

email kerrie@artdecocreations.com.au by Friday 14th February 2014 including the following;

* Full contact information (name, address, contact number, email address, web/blog address)
* Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you think are your design strengths
* Tell us why you would enjoy being part of our design team
* Let us know if you have been in or are now in any other design teams.
* On your blog, create a post including a minimum of 4 projects that you have created using Couture Creations products, they do not have to be new projects, we will also be looking at your photography skills as well as  tutorials on your blog.

Title the post “Couture Creations 2014 Design Team Audition”

(You must have an online presence to audition for our design team)

 

We ask that our designers have dedication to our brand and would like applicants that are serving on no more than 3 design teams and on no design teams that have similar products to us.

Depending on how many entrants we have we may also introduce a final round, but entrants from this first round will be chosen by the 14th Feb 2014 and notified via email..

This call is open internationally to anyone in a country we distribute to; you can view our Distributors online via www.couturecreations.com.au. 

We will announce our 2014 Design Team on 28^th Feb