Friday 15 November 2013

Launching Couture Creations 3 in 1 sets

Hi Bloggers.

So, this morning at 9am I'm launching a new range from Couture Creations. They're called 3 in 1 and you get some clear stamps, a co-ordinating embossing folder and a set of co-ordinating dies in each pack. There are 6 packs on the show.

I've had a lot of help with samples for the show. My thanks go to Sue Wilson, Nikki Payne and all 10 members of the Creative Expressions Design Team. I should perhaps mention now that Creative Expressions are holding a blog hop featuring the Design Team and some of their 3 in 1 creations starting on Tuesday - full details can be found here.

You'll see from the samples on the shows that the sets are very versatile - suitable for any level of expertise. Today's card is a very simple one to get you warmed up.


This card uses the set called Butterfly Notes. I used Kraftcore card so the stamping is a bit distressed on this one (my excuse!). I stamped the large stamp from the set towards the bottom of the card using Coffee Archival. This stamp matches the embossing folder that comes in the set. I lined it up within the folder and ran it through the Grand Calibur. I then sanded the image a little to reveal some of the core.

I stamped some of the other stamps from the set at the top of the card, again using Jet Black Archival. I stamped the butterfly with the notes twice on a piece of Kraft Card using Coffee Archival. I used the co-ordinating dies in the set to cut out a whole butterfly and the top set of wings (it's easiest if you make yourself a template for this). I edged them with Victorian Velvet Distress Ink, shaped them and glued them on top of the butterfly stamped on the Kraft Core.

I cut a Justrite Vintage Labels Four Die out of Kraftcore and sanded it. I stamped the sentiment that comes in the Floral Wreath Set using Coffee Archival. I cut it out using a Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge Die and inked through the die with Victorian Velvet. I added a couple of brads from my stash.

I stamped the flower onto Kraftcore using Coffee Archival and cut it out using the co-ordinating die.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Dark Bronze around the edges.

I'll see you at 9 with Debbie.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

30 comments:

  1. Good morning Julia,
    This set looks like fun. Cool card. See you at 9.

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  2. Morning Julia.
    Lovely card will be watching take care Kitty

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  3. Morning Julia, absolutely beautiful card really love it so girly and the card
    used is gorgeous can't wait till 9 to watch good luck but with cards like
    this you will sail through.
    Nancyd xx

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  4. Hi Julia
    Good card today I must watch today show for your new items good luck with it Tracy w x

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  5. Morning Julia, This is a beautiful card, lovely colours, gorgeous stamping and die-cuts. The concept of co-ordinating sets sounds really good, looking forward to your shows.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  6. Hi Julia, what a fabulous idea - co-ordinating sets, and this card is an amazing example, really beautiful colours. Looking forward to the shows. Bx

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  7. Beautiful card, clever idea, will watch as much of your shows as I can as out and about the next few days

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  8. Good morning Julia today's card is gorgeous. The new sets sound amazing everything together in one set. I hope the show goes well, I will have to watch it later as I have work. Love Jackie

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  9. Morning Julia,

    Beautiful card and stamp sets etc. Have set the show up for record, well I hope its your show as its not under Creative Expressions or Couture Creations but something like Stamp, Emboss & Cut which threw me, I have set it up anyway.

    Have a good day

    Love & hugs

    Jacquie J xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.com/

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  10. Hello Julia, Gorgeous card, very girlie, love the colour and butterflies. These set look very interesting, will be tuning in, good luck, see you at 9am.
    Take care.
    Hugs June xxx

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  11. Hi Julia. Lovely card again today. Good luck with your show today. The concept of the coordinating products sounds good and I will be recording your show for later.

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  12. gorgeous card looking forward to today's shows xx hazel

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  13. Love this card apart from the colour, not a pink person.

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  14. Hi Julia,

    Great card. Love it all. X

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  15. Such a beautiful card .Love butterflies and pink is no problem for me but then I like most colours.Good luck with the shows-not long to go now!

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  16. Hi Julia. Great card and I think the 3 in 1 is a brilliant idea. I will be watching at 9am. Hopeit all goeswell for you . Take care.

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  17. Morning Julia - while you are working hard I am sitting waiting for your show - today's card is lovely and I think my bank balance is going to take a hit again. Thank you for all your hard work. Helen xx

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  18. Morning Julia - while you are working hard I am sitting waiting for your show - today's card is lovely and I think my bank balance is going to take a hit again. Thank you for all your hard work. Helen xx

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  19. Such a beautiful card, looking forward to todays shows

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  20. Morning all Wattsonettes. 8.45 not long to wait : ) what a beautiful selection of lush, wont be cheap though I bet ! PINK, PINK, Julia Watts doing girly pink lol ? Its beautiful though, and I do do 'girly' when possible I must admit, so Im all set up to sky+ then hopefully watch/record the rest of the show's hope our Julia is working with someone that lets her show the new products and demo's without pointing out any unheated embossing powder !!! : ( Im off again, sorry girls.
    Enjoy the show's ladies, I'll imagin you all in front of your t'vs with pots of tea or coffee either laughing and watching our Julia or screaming out of frustration !
    Hugs to you all.
    Lancashire Steph xx

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  21. Hi Julia,

    Really love the card and the new collections but don't know if I can justify sixty odd pounds on myself this near to Christmas, but will after!!!!

    Much love,

    Shirley T. xxx

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  22. Hi Julia, looks an interesting concept so will watch later to see exactly how you have done this, best wishes Jackie D

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  23. Looks interesting Julia, have recorded the show and will be studying the procedure later. Very pretty colours

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  24. Hi Julia, I am watching the recording whilst looking at you blog. The new style is so clever as each set can be used on its own but the possibilities grow with the whole 6 sets, so am talking myself into buying them all.
    X Ros

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  25. Love the concept! I'm watching you on C&C as I'm typing this. Sadly I can't buy them all, I just did that with the Tattered Lace PIW.

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  26. Saw your show this morning Julia - what a fab collection of goodies! These sets look really versatile and full of scrumptiousness - yes, I def need them! Pat x

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  27. Hi Julia, caught the first show this morning and what a treat you have in stock for us. Fingers crossed they don't sell out before we've seen everything. Love todays card. Great colour combo. Kind regards Joanne K x

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  28. Morning Julia
    Sorry I missed the show, but this new concept is brilliant. Hope to catch a repeat.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  29. Hi Julia,
    Great show, Love the concept but don't think I can justify the cost. Love your girly card today.
    Lydia
    X

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  30. Hi Julia. Lovely show, you sounded bright and breezy, and dont worry about the 'memory thing' it happens to us all at some point, and lets face it, after your hectic heads down and working at 100mph to allow us our guilty pleasures we totally understand : ) Thanks for a lovely show, and have you all set up for all the show's at the weekend (can I suggest you take your satnav lol) bless you.
    Have a lovely evening everyone. Dont forget those children and families that need our donations tonight.
    See you all tomorrow.
    Take care.
    Love.
    Lancashire Steph xx

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