Cozy Winter Wishes Card - Trimcraft DT

Hello, I've recently been testing out some new alcohol markers from Trimcraft brand 'Nova' and this is my first card created with them. The Nova designer markers were perfect not just to colour my stamped images but also to create the 'stained glass' effect on this card design.

I stamped the Christmas Bear image using a stazon ink onto acetate, then coloured the back using Nova Designer pens, these alcohol pens were easy to use and blend and I loved the textured effect I was able to achieve on the acetate.

The finished design was trimmed down and I added adhesive pearls to frame it before mounting behind a circular aperture i cut into the front of a 6x6 square white card base.  I decorated the inside with a snowflake pattern paper from the Paper Addicts Cosy Christmas 12x12 paper pad.

I cut a matching card front from white card, die cutting a slightly larger circle into the front before stamping a present and mittens in black memento ink.  the nova markers were easy to use to colour the stamped images, vibrant and juicy pens, I used the small nib side for colouring, blending and adding texture effects.

Pom pom trim is one of my fav embellishments, so i adhered some behind the aperture to frame the centre before adding the stamped panel to the card front.  Some simple stamped sentiments in black ink to finish the design for Cozy Winter Wishes. This card was a fun make, let me know what you think and I'll be back to share another card tomorrow, Angela x

Products Used:

Simply Creative Christmas Bear Stamp - SCSTP012X19

Nova Designer Markers: Brights, Blues, Pastels

Paper Addicts Cosy Christmas 12x12 - PAPAD058X19

Simply Creative Adhesive Pearls & white pom pom trim

Plus: White Card, Acetate, adhesives, Black Ink, circle dies , sentiments

Star Easel Card - Cherish The Memory Guest DT

Hello, I was recently invited to be a Guest on the DT over at Cherish The Memory to work with the Sweet Winter Season collection from Studio Light. (All product links and Youtube Video at end of post)

For my 2nd project I took inspiration from the star shaped sheep image, which is a sweet 3D layered decoupage, and created a star shaped easel card using star dies that echoed the shape.  A little piece of clear Acetate invisibly provides a base for the easel to rest on the stopper

I covered the easel card with blue paper from the 12x12 pack, inking the edges with a blue distress ink. This collection also includes a really nice clear stamp set.  I used the snowflakes and music stamps, along with one of the sentiments, stamping in Versamark ink and heat embossing in Gold.

To finish, the card was embellished with adhesive pearls and ribbon trim. This star shaped easel folds down to fit into an envelope all ready for posting out.

The 3D decoupage elements are die cut and easy to press out, layer up with 3D foam pads and add to your makes, there is a great selection of images on the sheets, perfect for your winter themed makes. I do hope you like todays project and please do pop back for more makes with this collection.

All products can be purchased direct from Cherish The Memory.

Products Used:

Sweet Winter Season Snow Sheep 3D Die cuts EASYSWS501

Sweet Winter Season 12x12 Paper SCRAPSW501

Sweet Winter Season Labels EASYSWS498

Sweet Winter Season Clear Xmas Stamps STAMPSWS123

Plus:

White Card

Dovecraft A4 Acetate

Versamark Inkpad

Gold Embossing Powder

Adhesive Pearls

Ribbon Trim

Adhesives: D/S Tape, Clear Drying Glue, 3D Foam Pads

Sweet Winter Season Pop Up Box Card - Cherish The Memory Guest DT

Hello, I was recently invited to be a Guest on the DT over at Cherish The Memory to work with the Sweet Winter Season collection from Studio Light. (All product links and Youtube Video at end of post)

For my first project I created a simple pop-up box card from white card.  Decorating the panels with the 12 x 12 pink snowflake paper.  This pretty paper is double sided, the reverse is a light beige colour featuring a stag.

I selected elements from 2 of the labels sheets and glued to acetate strips using a clear drying glue, then mounted them inside the box design on 2 card supports, decorated to match.

Teaming the 'winter wonderland' sentiment with other elements from the label sheets to decorate the 'flaps' of the box.  To finish, I added adhesive clear gems and dabs of glitter glue to highlight the main pop up images.

The Label sheet elements are die cut and easy to press out and add to your makes, there is a great selection of images on the sheets, perfect for your winter themed makes. I do hope you like todays project and please do pop back for more makes with this collection. 

All products can be purchased direct from Cherish The Memory.

Products Used:

Sweet Winter Season 12x12 Paper SCRAPSW502

Sweet Winter Season Labels EASYSWS498

Sweet Winter Season Labels EASYSWS502

Plus:

White Card

Dovecraft A4 Acetate

Dovecraft Glitter Glue - Crystal

Clear Adhesive Gems

Adhesives: D/S Tape, Clear Drying Glue, 3D Foam Pads

Back to Blogland with this Butterfly GAP Card - Trimcraft DT

Hello, yes it's me! I'm back again after a little break.  A lot happened towards the end of 2016, some good (Cardmaker of the Year!) unfortunately some sad (a very dear friend passed away). But with a New Year comes new beginnings and new inspiration and I'd like to start by sharing this  +Trimcraft Ltd project with you.

Have you seen the free Dovecraft die set on the cover of Crafts Beautiful magazine (February Issue #302)?  It consists of 2 dies, a large and detailed butterfly die and a ‘With Love’ sentiment.  I thought I would update my Butterfly GAP card style with a modern look, so have teamed vibrant Cerise glitter card with the black & white papers of FE ‘Black Out’. The turquoise inside panel adds just a pop of contrast colour to peep out from the ‘gap’.  Gap cards don’t always have to involve straight lines, you can easily alter the look by using a gently curving line like this one.

Step By Step:

1. Score and fold Dovecraft A4 black card and trim down to create a 7 ½” x 5 ½” card base with fold across the top.
   Cut a panel of turquoise paper from First Edition ‘Story Teller’ 8x8 paper pad and adhere inside card using d/s tape.
   
   
   
   
2. Cut a panel of floral black & white paper from the FE ‘Black Out 8x8 pad and adhere to card front using d/s tape around the edges but also glue on the reverse particularly along where the diagonal line with go.
   
3. Open up card blank with card front paper side upwards and using a craft knife or scissors carefully cut a simply wavy line across the card front, see photos. (You may wish to pencil the line first to guide you).
   Remove the bottom part and trim a small strip off the bottom so the wavy line is now a small gap when positioned against the card base.
4. Using the free Dovecraft die set, cut 1 sentiment and 3 butterflies from Dovecraft Cerise glitter Card (DCGC18). 
   Using a clear drying glue, adhere the sentiment and 3 butterflies onto Dovecraft Vellum and cut each out leaving a border all around. 
5. Next cut 3 more vellum butterfly outlines and use these to ‘attach’ the top and bottom of the card front, you will need to use a clear drying glue and position them at angles so they look to be flying across the card.  (Use something heavy to hold down the card front whilst the vellum butterflies dry.
   
   
   
   When Gap card is attached, add the 3 glitter & vellum layered butterflies on top of their matching vellum shapes along the ‘Gap’.  Fold up the wings on each butterfly and glue only along the body.  When dry you can bend up the wings a bit more.
6. Adhere the Glitter & Vellum layered sentiment to card front at top left.
   Add a length of purple ric rac ribbon across the bottom of the card (Santoro) using clear drying glue and allow to dry.
   
   
7. To finish, add a sprinkle of Bohemian Sequins gluing in place. 
   Note*If you wish to add more strength to your card front, then just cut a piece of Dovecraft Acetate the same size as card front and use a strip of perma fix tape along the top only and attach behind card front panel to give an extra independent clear layer.  (You could also use this to add a hidden sentiment if you wish).
   

Products Used:

Free Cover Gift - Dovecraft Die Set - Crafts Beautiful Magazine

First Edition 8x8 FSC Paper Pad Black Out

FEPAD141

First Edition 8x8 FSC Paper Pad Storyteller

FEPAD138

Dovecraft A4 Black Card

DCBS102

Dovecraft A4 Premium Vellum

DCBS78

Dovecraft A4 Acetate Sheets

DCBS106

A4 Glitter Card (Cerise)

DCGC18

SANTORO®'s Willow Ribbon Box

SNCR003

Dovecraft Bohemian Sequins 

DCSEQ002