True Love Layout

Wow we are now into another month!  I was reminded a couple of weeks ago just how close to Christmas we are getting by receiving a lovely box of products from Couture Creations.  Yep amongst all the new dies there was lots of Christmas embossing folders.

I couldn't get my head around Christmas just yet so I have had a play with some of the new dies from the Sophia range.  Oh my there are some lovely products in this new release!

Anyway here is my layout

 

 

I have used 2 of the new dies on this layout.  Ferretti, which is the flourish under the embossed heart at the bottom.  This is a lovely big flourish.  Perfect for scrap pages and big enough to cut in half and not loose any of the effect. 

 

The other die I used was the Bloch.  This is the row of tulips.  How cute!  I inked the bottom of it and then embossed it with one of the new Christmas embossing folders.  The pattern wasn't too Christmasy so it worked perfectly.

 

 

Here is how I made the lacy border at the top and bottom

 

I cut out my Tattered Lace die from the Fantasia collection

 

 

I have then just cut the tops off each end and positioned it so it looks like a border

 

 



I did this for the top and bottom border.

 

I have used core cardstock and embossed them.  I then sanded back the top layer for a white washed look.

 

Thanks for letting me share.

 

Until next time

 

 

Couture Creations products used:

 

Wild Holly Embossing Folder Wrapped in Joy Collection CO723593

Ferretti die Sophia Collection CO723487

Bloch die Sophia Collection CO723495

Tatted Lace doily die Fantasia Collection CO723223

Alcyone Doily Die Royal Jewels Collection CO723112

Houndstooth Embossing Folder Gift Wrapping Collection CO723023

Tied Together Embossing Folder CO723027

Powder Puff Embossing Folder Fresh and Fun Collection CO723278

Hearts Nesting Dies CO723213

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exploding Box

Hi everyone

I'm back again today to share with you a little off the page project that I made for Couture Creations  using lots of their yummy products.

Recently the lady across the road had her 4th baby girl so instead of a traditional present I thought I would make a keepsake.  This is an exploding box.  There are lots of tutorials on Youtube on how to make these.

On the lid I have used the Alcyone Doily Die from the Royal Jewels collection and the Tranquility flourish die along with some paper flowers.

The outside of my box I have used the lower half of the Petite Fleur Embossing Folder from the Romantique Collection.  This folder was was fantastic to use as it has a line of embossed dots so it gave me a guideline for placing my pearls.

The inside of my box reveals a cake made with my Circle Nesting Dies.  I also used these and my Scallop Circle Nesting Dies to make the photo mats. 

 



Here is a quick run down on how to make the cake.

I cut two circles from my nesting dies. 


Then cut two long strips.  The width will depend on our wide you want your cake to stand.  Then score two lines approx. 1cm in from each end.

Once you have scored your lines you will then need to cut little triangles out.  Just cut up to the score line.  This makes it much easier to get your paper to bend around the circles you have just cut out.

You can now pop a small amount of glue onto the circle and start and wrap the snipped strip around.  When you get to the end just snit off the extra length.  You can now place these in the middle of your box.

 

Here is a closer look at the cake.

 





For the inside photo mats I have used the Large Damask Flourish Embossing Folder and the hearts from the Nesting Hearts Dies

This was heaps of fun to make.  Hope I have inspired you to have a go at making your own.  The ideas are endless!  Until next time.

Couture Creations products used:

Large Damask Flourish Embossing Folder Elegance Collection CO723449
Petite Fleur Embossing Folder Romantique Collection CO723165
Ivy Die Set Fantasia Collection CO723222
Heart Nesting Dies CO723213
Circle Nesting Dies CO723040
Scallop Circle Nesting Dies CO723041
Rectangle Nesting Dies CO723046
Alcyone Doily Royal Jewels Collection CO723112
Tranquility Flourish Die CO723435
Magical Butterfly Die CO723412

Brayered Backgrounds with Couture Folders

Hi everyone, its Jo and its my turn on the Couture blog again today.

I have a couple of cards to share today with a quick rundown on how I made the background papers.

Here's what you will need

Using your brayer roll half in one colour of your ink and the other half in the other colour.  Then very gently roll over your embossing  folder. 

The folder I have used to demonstrate is the Tied Together folder.  I used the side that has the "Couture Creations" label printed on it.  This way it will colour the background and the embossed parts will remain white and embossed.   You can also reverse it and ink up the other side and this will leave your background white and the embossed parts coloured.

Just a word of warning, don't use a Stazon inkpad on your folders or it wont come off.  I find the distress inks the best as they just wipe off with a wet wipe or even run your folder under the tap.

Now its just a case of gently placing your cardstock in your folder and running it through your Cuttlebug.  I have just used a non textured white cardstock but this technique would look fab with a pale colour card too!

This is great for making your own background papers for not just cards but also for your scrapbooking pages.

Thanks for letting me share!

Until next time

 

Couture Products used:

 



Doily Dies Ivy Set CO723222
Nesting Dies Circle CO723040
Nesting Dies Hearts CO723213
Embossing Folder Crazy Daisy CO723255
Embossing Folder Bouquet CO723151
Gemstones
Pearls

Feeling Sketchy No. 66

Good morning friends!  Thanks for stopping by.

Its a new week and a new sketch is up on the Feeling Sketchy blog.  Here is the sketch.

 

 

I loved playing around with this sketch.  Here is my take on it.

 

 



I have used the beautiful papers from Meg's Garden.  These papers are so pretty.

Jump over to the blog and check out what the DT has done with this fortnights sketch!

Until next time

Hugs

Graphic 45

Hello!

Well its that time of the year again for my children with the dreaded school photos.  I hate scrapping school photos.  It always seems to be the same old thing.  I thought I would have my pages all done and ready to pop a photo on but one look at my box of photos showed that I still have so many school shots to scrap! 

So I pulled out last years photo of my big boy and the gorgeous G45 papers.  These papers were awesome to use!

He looks extremely scruffy with his long hair but I am looking forward to this years pic as he has just had all of his hair cut off!

Thanks for stopping by and have a lovely weekend!

Hugs

La La Land Cards

Hi everyone!

Sorry I have been a little slack with blogging lately.  We have just finished school holidays so we have had a lovely time and we have also been super busy with our new edition.  Yep I went a go a puppy.  He is sooo very cute!  Photos to come later!

Just a couple of cards to share today.  Both are La La Land images.  One is coloured with Copics and one with Prismas.  Would love your opinion on which one you prefer.  I really struggle with the Copics and find it so much easier to use my Prisma pencils but I love the look of Copics. 

This card I have made for my bestie who is now living in England.  I have packed up a heap of home goodies here that she cant get over there like Tim Tams and Smiths crisps to send over to her.  I have used Copics on this  card.  I still have a long way to go with using these pens!

 



The next one I made for my little man who has just turned 13!!! OMGosh!  Where have those years gone?   I used my pencils on this card.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs

Feeling Sketchy No. 65

Hello friends!

We are now into the second week of school holiday here in the West and I have had a lovely time being home and creating!

Here is my card for this weeks sketch over at Feeling Sketchy, but first the sketch

I have rotated the sketch a little this time and kept it simple and clean with some embossed white card matted on black to make the whole thing "pop".

 

So why not head over and have a go!  Some great prizes up for grabs this month with our fabulous sponsor Flourish With a Bling.  We love seeing your creations!

 

Hugs x