You are so Special

Hi Bloggers.

Before I share today's card, I've just found out that the Couture Creations Tied Together Embossing Folder is now back in stock at the warehouse. I've ordered some and they should be here early next week. I'll post as soon as they arrive.

Here's today's card -

One of my messy backgrounds on this one. I used Coconut White Card. I randomly stamped the Beaded Flourish using Faded Jeans Distress Ink. Then, with the stamp in my hand, I randomly stamped the Justrite Fleur de Lis Background Stamp using Tumbled Glass Distress Ink. I repeated the process with the Justrite Floral Flourishes Background and Chipped Sapphire Distress Ink.

I stamped the Antique Dressform using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Persian Sea Aurora Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Radiant Rectangles and inked through the die with Faded Jeans.

I cut a Spellbinders Timeless Rectangle out of Cobalt Card. At the emboss stage I added the Couture Creations Wild Poinsettia Embossing Folder. I stamped the sentiment that comes with the dressform using Perfect Medium and embossed with Persian Sea Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders Matting Basics A and inked through the die with Faded Jeans. I tied a ribbon using White Satin Edged Organza and added a Frosted Blue Dazzler.

I assembled the card as shown adding some White Pearls and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Cobalt around the edges.

I'll be back tomorrow with a sneak peak from Saturday's shows.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia

To a Beautiful You

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

The background is simply a piece of Coconut White card run through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Petal Pleasures Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Scattered Straw Distress Ink. I wrapped some White Sati n Edged Organza around the centre.

I stamped the Delightful Lily using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured in using Cosmic Shimmer Matt Drawing Inks. I used Sunflower (from the Summer Fayre Set), Marigold (from the Autumn Shades Set) and Soft Moss (from the Garden Twist Set). I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 4 Small and inked through the die with Scattered Straw. I cut a mat out of Custard Card using Spellbinders Labels 4.

I stamped the sentiment from the Heartfelt Creations Timeless Sentiments Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Clear Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Resplendent Rectangles and inked through the die with Scattered Straw.

I cut one of the lattice ornaments and a couple of the leaf flourishes out of Custard Card using the Heartfelt Creations Ornamental Add On Dies - I snipped the berries off the leaf flourishes. The flower is made from stamps and dies I have on the Toolshed on 18th August - shh don't tell anyone!

I assembled the card as shown adding some 5mm White Pearls and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia

There's only one like You

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I used Milk Card. I ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Squared Mask. I left the mask in place and inked through it with Fired Brick Distress Ink using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the sentiment from the Heartfelt Creations Classic Message Set using Perfect Medium  and added Cosmic Shimmer Bright Gold Detail Embossing Powder. I stamped the Rose Trellis around the sentiment, again using Perfect Medium added Cosmic Shimmer Bright Gold Detail Embossing Powder and heat set the lot. I coloured in using Cosmic Shimmer Matt Drawing Inks. I used Scarlet Flame from the Autumn Shades Set and Soft Moss from the Garden Twist Set. I cut it out using scissors.

I inked up the Justrite Floral Flourishes Background Stamp with Fired Brick Distress Ink. I popped a narrow panel of card on top of the stamp and rubbed gently. I removed it from the stamp and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I wrapped some Cream Crochet Ribbon around my background and added the panel I had just created.

I tied a bow using the Cream Crochet Ribbon and added a Red Dazzler and a couple of Crystal Decorative Stick Pins.

I assembled the card as shown adding some 5mm Cream Pearls to each corner and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Vintage Golden Green around the edges.

Please scroll down to the previous post for info on new products added to my Amazon Store.

Don't forget to catch Sam on Create & Craft today. She has shows at 11am and 3pm.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

New Singles Stamps now available in my Amazon Store

Hi Bloggers.

Just a quick post to let you know that the new Singles stamps that I launched last week on the TV are now in stock in my Amazon Store. You can see all the singles I have in stock at the moment here.

I also have the new Blush Gilding Wax

Cosmic Shimmer Berry Red Aurora Embossing Powder

It's mush darker in real life - I used it on this card -

I also have just 1 set of the Heartfelt Creations Classic Message Pre Cut Set

I have also re-stocked lots of ribbon and Cosmic Shimmer Lustre and Aurora Embossing Powders including the Persian Sea and Lapis Pink that I had on the shows last week.

All for now.

Julia

To the World

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

This card uses Spellbinders Labels 4, Labels 4 Small and 5 x 7 Elegant Labels 4. Just stacking them up is so lovely, isn't it? The sentiment is from the Heartfelt Creations Timeless Sentiments and has been stamped using Perfect Medium, embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Lapis Pink Aurora Embossing Powder. I've used Victorian Velvet Distress Ink to inks through the dies.

The flower is made the same way as the one in yesterday's post but I stamped the flowers with the Justrite Floral Flourishes Background stamp before folding them. The ribbon is White Satin Edged Organza.

Sorry so short today - knee deep in prep!

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

So Glad You're my Friend

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I simply ran some Coconut White Card through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Wild Poinsettia Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design - this is a repeating pattern so very easy to line up. I edged with Forest Moss Distress Ink using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the Antique Dressform using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Lapis Pink Aurora Embossing Powder. Yes, you read it right - Lapis Pink Aurora is green when used on black card or when used with black ink - cool, eh? I cut it out using Spellbinders Floral Ovals and inked through the die with Forest Moss.

I stamped the sentiment from the Heartfelt Creations Classic Message Precut Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Lapis Pink Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders Romantic Rectangles and inked through the die with Forest Moss.

I made a flower following Sue's Tutorial - I stamped the flowers with the Beaded Flourish stamp with Forest Moss Distress Ink prior to cutting. The leaves are cut using Hearfelt Creations Ornamental Add On dies.

I assembled the card as shown adding some White Pearls to 3 of the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Pink Mini

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

This is one of those cards when I challenge you to think of what would normally be a stamp for a man's card but done in girly colours can be for a lady too.

I love the background on this one. I used Milk Card. I spritzed all over with Antique Rose Cosmic Shimmer Vintage Mister. I dried it with my heat tool and then inked through the Fleur de Lys Tiles Mask with Victorian Velvet Distress Ink. I moved the mask along the card to extend the design. I then stamped the new Beaded Flourish Stamp all over.

I stamped the Mini using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Lapis Pink Aurora Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Resplendent Rectangles and inked through the die with Victorian Velvet.

I stamped the sentiment that comes with the Beaded Flourish using Perfect Medium and embossed with Lapis Pink Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders Opulent Ovals and inked through the die with Victorian Velvet.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Cream Pearls in the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Vintage Pink around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Life is better

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

The background on this one uses the Justrite Floral Flourishes Background which is really pretty. I dusted a piece of Coconut White Card with my anti static bag. I stamped the Floral Flourishes Background using Perfect Medium. I stamped it a second time to extend the design. I overlapped it slightly but you can't tell. I then added Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder and heat set. I then rubbed Fired Brick Distress Ink all over using Cut n Dry Foam. I'm really not sure why this turned out so light when I demoed it - the joys of live tv!

I stamped the Delightful Lily using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured it in using Cosmic Shimmer Matt Drawing Inks. I used Marigold from the Autumn Shades Set and Soft Moss from the Garden Twist Set. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 29 and inked through the die with Fired Brick. I stamped the Lily again and cut just the flower head out using scissors. I went around the edges with a black marker pen to hide any white bits. I coloured it in using the Marigold Matt Drawing ink, shaped it with a bone folder and popped it on top of the original image using 3D Foam.

I stamped the sentiment from the Heartfelt Creations Timeless Sentiments Stamp Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with clear powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Resplendent Rectangles and inked through the die with Fired Brick.

I tied a bow using White Satin Edged Organza and added a Red Dazzler.

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

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

There are Big Ships

Hi Bloggers.

Here's a card from yesterday's shows -

I love the detail on the Tea Clipper stamp (one of Sam's designs). The Persian Sea Aurora Embossing Powder keeps all the detail and looks absolutely stunning (I think) with this stamp. Salty Ocean Distress Ink is a perfect partner for the Persian Sea Aurora Embossing Powder too.

On to the card - for the right-hand side of the background, I misted with Cosmic Shimmer Egyptian Blue Vintage Mister. I dried it with my heat tool (I'm impatient!) and then inked through the Knitted Mask (don't you think it looks a bit like rope or even waves?) with Salty Ocean Distress Ink. I moved the mask down the card to extend the design. I ran a piece of Kraftcore Cardstock through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Heavy Duty Embossing Folder and sanded it to reveal the core.

I stamped the Tea Clipper using Perfect Medium and embossed with Persian Sea Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders Card Creator Fancy Postage Edge and inked through the die with Salty Ocean. I threaded some Bakers Twine from the Vintage Set through the holes.

I stamped the sentiment that comes with the Tea Clipper, again using Perfect Medium and embossed with Persian Sea Aurora. I cut it out using another die from the Fancy Postage Edge die set and inked through the die with Salty Ocean.

I assembled the card as shown adding a couple of Idea-ology Mini Gears and a Custom Fastener to the Kraftcore panel and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Cobalt around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Just For You

Hi Bloggers.

I have shows today on Create & Craft at 10am and 6pm (at the moment!). Hope you can join me.

I'm launching 6 new stamps in our Singles range today - I've been involved in choosing them so I hope you like them. They've all been included on some A5 stamp sheets in the past but they have all been re-sized, most come with a sentiment. As with all the stamps in the singles range, they are mounted and cut out for you ready to use. I'll be stocking all the new singles stamps in my Amazon Store as soon they become available to retailers.

There's no dies on the show so once again I've had lots of fun using lots of different dies.

Here's today's card - a technique that I've used lots recently but I love the way it turned out with the Peacock Feathers Mask and it includes a die cut from the Heartfelt Ornamental Add On die set.

So, for the background, I popped my tan mat onto my base plate. I dusted a piece of Coconut White Card with my anti static bag and placed it dusted side up on my tan mat. I inked up the Peacock Feathers Mask with Perfect Medium and placed it inked side down on top of the dusted card. I added the pink embossing plate and ran it through the Grand Calibur. The ink transferred to the debossed pattern. I added Cosmic Shimmer Lapis Pink Aurora Embossing Powder tapped off the excess and heat set.

I stamped the Vintage Dressform using Perfect Medium and embossed with Lapis Pink Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 4 and inked through the die with Spun Sugar Distress Ink.

I stamped the sentiment from the Heartfelt Creations Classic Message Pre Cut Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Lapis Pink Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders Card Creator Distressed Edges and inked through the die with Spun Sugar.

I made 2 ribbon flowers using White Satin Edged Organza following the method on Sue's Ribbon Flower Tutorial (I cut the ribbon in half lengthways to make the 2 flowers). I cut one of the lattice ornaments from the Heartfelt Creations Ornamental Add On dies, nipping the pointy end off the die cut.

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

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Merry Christmas

Hi Bloggers.

Change of plan - no show today. I think the plan is to include the Heartfelt Stamps & Dies in my first show tomorrow. That may, of course, change! There's also a change in the time tomorrow, the first show is now at 10am and not 11am. So now I have to get up an hour earlier and I have a 7 hour gap between shows instead of 6! The good news is that the first show appears to be with Dean so that should be a giggle! I'm surprised we're allowed in the studio together. The 6pm show is currently with Dawn but please do re-check the schedule during the day for any changes.

Here's a card I've made with the Heartfelt dies & stamps -

For the background, I stamped around the edges of a piece of Milk Card with the pine cones stamp from the Sweet Memories Stamp Set using Pine Needles Distress Ink. I made sure the ink was dry and then ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Wild Poinsettia Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design -this is a repeating pattern and very easy to line up. I inked around the edges with Fired Brick Distress Ink using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the main image from the Christmas Song Stamp Set using Jet Black Archival and added Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I stamped the sentiment inside the image, added clear powder and heat set the lot. I coloured in using Cosmic Shimmer Matt Drawing Inks.I used Scarlet Flame from the Autumn Shades Set, Jade Teal from the Garden Twist Set and Blue Lace from the Soft Velvet Set (more stock due in soon). I swiped a little Antique Linen Distress Marker onto my craft sheet and diluted it with my water brush. I used this as a wash around the edges of the scroll. I cut the image out using Spellbinders Decorative Labels 8 and inked through the die with Fired Brick. I cut a mat out of burgundy card using Spellbinders Labels 8. I stamped the 2 smallest flowers from the Heartfelt Petite Poinsettia Stamp Set (from last year) using Jet Black Archival. Using a template, I cut them out using Spellbinders Layered Poinsettia. I shaped the leaves/petals and glued them together using Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue. I put a spot of glue in the centre of the top flower and added 3 Cream 3mm Pearls. I added this poinsettia to the top of the one in the image.

I stamped 2 of the largest holly swirl stamps from the Holly Berry Stamp Set using Jet Black Archival. I coloured them in using Scarlet Flame and Jade Teal Cosmic Shimmer Matt Drawing Inks. I cut them out using the Ornamental Add On dies. Now, usually I would make a template first and then cut them out. And I did actually cut a template. However, I heard Sue say on her show last week that it was easy to line die up over the stamped image. I didn't really believe her but I had a go and - surprise, surprise - she was right! How could I ever doubt her? Now, don't expect to get it perfect every time - you don't always with a template. But it looks pretty good even when it's not perfect. I tucked them in either side of my image panel as shown.

I tied a bow using Burgundy/Ivory Grosgrain and added a Fancy Pearl Embellishment.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Cream Pearls in the left-hand corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Berry Red around the edges.

I'll be back tomorrow with a card from the original line-up on tomorrow's shows.

Julia.

Friends are Lifetime Treasures

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card - no 'I don't like green' comments allowed!

For the background, I started by dusting some Coconut White Card with my anti static bag. Then, with the stamp in my hand, I randomly stamped the Postcards A6 Background using Black Perfect Medium. I added Cosmic Shimmer Lapis Black Aurora Embossing Powder and heat set. I then inked through the Floral Vines Mask using Peeled Paint Distress Ink, moving the mask around the card so the whole area was covered. With the stamp in my hand, I added the Rose Corner using Peeled Paint.

I stamped the Tatty Button Pony Pal using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured in using Cosmic Shimmer Matt Drawing Inks. I used Umber, Marigold & Dark Spice from the Autumn Shades Set, Soft Moss from the Garden Twist Set and Warm Delight from the Skin Tones Set. I cut the image out using Spellbinders Classic Squares Large and inked through the die with Peeled Paint. I cut a Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge out of green card and threaded some Moss Green Vintage Ribbon through it. I tied a bow using 3 lengths of the ribbon, spritzed it with water and dried it with my heat tool, scrunching it up as I did so. I added a Heart Dazzler.

I stamped the sentiment from the Creative Expressions Thoughtful Sentiments Stamp Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with clear powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Resplendent Rectangles and inked through the die with Peeled Paint.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer PVA in Vintage Golden Green around the edges.

I'll be back tomorrow with a card from the Heartfelt Show (hopefully - got to make some yet!).

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Ho Ho Ho

Hi Bloggers.

Just before I share today's card, I wanted to let you know that I have an extra show this week. It's on Tuesday at 2pm and it's the Heartfelt Creations Christmas Stamps and dies that Sue launched at CHA last week.

Here's today's card - a real quickie Christmas Card.

For the background, I used a piece of Milk Card. I ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Snowflake Frame Mask. I highlighted the embossed areas with Golden Light and Deep Red Gilding Wax and then edged the whole piece with Fired Brick and Aged Mahogany Distress Ink Pads using Cut n Dry Foam.

I popped some DS Adhesive onto some card and die cut a Spellbinders Labels 22. I peeled off the backing and rubbed some Fire Red Polished Silk Glitter into it. I stamped the Santa from the Justrite Christmas Labels 22 Stamp Set using Pergect medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Berry Red Aurora Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Justrite Vintage Labels Three Dies and inked through the die with Fired Brick.

I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set, again using Perfect Medium and embossed with Berry Red Aurora. I cut it out using Justrite Vintage Labels Four Dies and inked through the die with Fired Brick.

I tied a bow using Burgundy/Ivory Striped Grosgrain and added an Idea-ology Noel Christmas Adornment.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Cream Pearls and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Berry Red around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.