Sneak Peek

Hi Bloggers.

As promised, today I'm sharing a card from tomorrow's shows. So, as you know we have some lovely new frame stamps and some sentiment sets to fit within them.

Today, I thought I'd share a simple card made with the Garden Frame. These stamps are so lovely that they really do all the work for you.

The background, is simply a piece of Coconut White Card run through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Weaved Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Pink Sherbet Adirondack Dye Ink Pad using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the Garden Frame (for the bottom layer) using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured it in using Cosmic Shimmer Watercolour Paints. I used Pastel Pink from the Pastels Set, Pink Ultra and Golden Pear from the Garden Tones Set. I cut it out using Spellbinders Grand Squares and inked through the die with Pink Sherbet.

I stamped the sentiment from the All Occasions Sentiments Stamp Set using Jet Black Archival and added Clear Powder (I did not heat set just yet). I have cut the excess rubber from the insides of all my frame stamps so I was able to see through the hole to stamp the inner frame from the Garden Frame around the sentiment, again using Jet Black Archival, added clear powder and heat set the lot. I coloured in using the same Cosmic Shimmer Watercolours as before. I cut the inner frame out using scissors and popped it within the complete frame using 3d Foam.

I cut a couple of leaves out of Coconut White Card using Sue's Faux Quilled Leaves Die Set. I painted them with Golden Pear Cosmic Shimmer Watercolour. I painted a piece of White Crochet Ribbon with Pastel Pink Cosmic Shimmer Watercolour. I put the ribbon aside to dry. Once dry I cut it in half and made 2 flowers following Sue's tutorial here.

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

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Miss You

Hi Bloggers.

I'm off to Creative Expressions HQ today and tomorrow to learn a new craft! That's all I'm saying so don't ask me to tell you more! A tease, I know, sorry!

Here's today's card -

For the background, I inked through the Rosette Mask with Stonewashed Adirondack Dye Ink. I moved the mask along the card to extend the design. I then ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Thinking of You Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Stonewashed Ink.

I stamped the Taylored Expressions Mixed Blooms image onto Periwinkle Card using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer True White Detail Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Floral Ovals and inked through the die with Stonewashed Ink.

I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set, again using Perfect Medium and embossed with True White Powder. I cut it out using one of Sue's Decorative Frames (Set B) from the Californian Collection and inked through the die with Stonewashed.

I made a flower from Blue/White Striped Grosgrain Ribbon following Sue's tutorial here. I cut 2 leaves from Periwinkle Card using Sue's Fern Trio Die Set.

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

I'll be back tomorrow with a sneak peek from Wednesday's shows.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Thinking of You

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I inked through one of the elements in the Ornate Frame Mask in each corner of a piece of Coconut White Card with Shell Pink Adirondack Dye Ink using Cut n Dry Foam. I then ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Small Dots Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked through the die with Shell Pink Ink.

I stamped the image from the Justrite Magnolia Vintage Labels 7 Clear Stamp Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured in using Meadow and Latte Adirondack Dye Ink and Angel Gold Sparkle from the Cosmic Shimmer Precious Sparkle Pigments Set. I cut it out using Justrite Vintage Labels 7 and inked through the die with Shell Pink. I cut a Spellbinders Labels 29 out of Blush Card and inked through the die with Shell Pink.

I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Clear Powder. I cut it out using Justrite Vintage Labels 7 and inked through the die with Shell Pink.

I tied a bow using White Satin Edged Organza and added a White Crystal Sparkler.

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

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Home Tweet Home

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I first stamped the Justrite Stitched Circles Background onto Coconut White Card using Stonewashed Adirondack Dye Ink. I made sure the ink was dry and then ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Small Dots Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Stonewashed Ink.

I cut a Spellbinders Luscious Labels One and inked through the die with Stonewashed Ink. I stamped the birdhouse from the Justrite Home Tweet Home Clear Stamp Set onto some patterned Foundations Paper using Jet Black Archival. I cut it out using scissors and popped it on top of the Luscious Labels One die cut.

I stamped the litttle bird from the same stamp set onto Custard Card and cut it out removing the beak and legs. I glued it to the birdhouse as shown and drew the beak and legs back in using a black fineliner pen.

I stamped the bow from the same stamp set, again onto Custard Card using Jet Black Archival.

I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set onto Coconut White Card using Jet Black Archival. I cut it out using a Spellbinders Decorative Labels 8 die and inked through the die with Stonewashed Ink.

I assembled the card as shown adding a White Mini Pearl Swirl, some White 5mm White Pearls in the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Vanilla PVA around the edges.

Kim Robertson has shows on Create & Craft today at 10am and 4pm. She has some great new products so please try to tune in.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Thinking of You

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

Not such a bright red in real life.

For the background, I ran the Damask Mask through the Grand Calibur with a piece of Milk Card. Leaving the mask in place, I misted with Mulberry Mist Cosmic Shimmer Vintage Ink Spray Mist. Once dry, I inked around the edges with Raisin Adirondack Dye Ink using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the sentiment from the Justrite Magnolia Vintage Labels 7 Clear Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Gold Detail Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Justrite Vintage Labels 7 Dies and inked through the die with Raisin Ink. I cut a Justrite Vintage Tag Die and at the emboss stage added the Couture Creations Small Dots Embossing Folder.

I stamped 3 pansies from the Justrite Pansies in Spring Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Gold Detail Powder. I cut them out using scissors. I coloured the top 2 petals in using the Mulberry Mist Ink Spray Mist. I added a little Angel Gold Sparkle from the Cosmic Shimmer Precious Sparkle Sparkle Pigments Set to the Mulberry Mist and then used that to colour in the remainder of the flowers.

I made a bow using Sue's Lattice 3d Bow Die Set and also cut a border from the same set.

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

Heading off down south later today ahead of the demo day at Out of the Blue, Chippng Sodbury tomorrow (bookings only - see left hand sidebar of this blog).

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Blog Candy Draw

Hi Bloggers.

Chosen at random by my son, Nathan, the winner of the Blog Candy is .................

Mrs B

Please email me at juliawattscrafts@gmail.com with your address and I'll pop your prize in the post.

All for now.

Julia

My Friend

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I misted through the Floral Frame Mask with Cosmic Shimmer Purple Orchid Vintage Ink Spray Mist. I inked the very edges of the background with Cool Peri Adirondack Dye Ink using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the Taylored Expressions Stargazer Lily Bouquet using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured in using Purple Orchid and Arctic Blue Cosmic Shimmer Ink Spray Mists, Topaz and Malachite Cosmic Shimmer Shimmer Paints and Warm White Cosmic Shimmer Matt Chalk Paint.

I cut it out using the 2 largest dies in Sue's Decorative Frames from the Italian Collection and inked through the die with Cool Peri.

I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set, again using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Clear Powder. I cut it out using a Spellbinders Majestic Labels 8 die and inked through the die with Cool Peri.

I assembled the card as shown adding a 5mm White Pearl to each corner and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pastel Lilac PVA around the edges.

Don't forget to stop by later to see if you're the winner of the blog candy.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Happy Birthday

Hi Bloggers.

An appropriate sentiment on today's card as many of you will know that it's my dear friend Sue Wilson's birthday today. I know many of you visit her blog, but if you haven't today, please be sure to pop by to say Happy Birthday. You can find her blog here.

I'm in Kettering today at Creative Expressions HQ running a workshop this afternoon. Maybe I'll see some of you there?

Here's today's card -

For the outer background, I ran a piece of Coconut White Card through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Asian Weave Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Stonewashed Adirondack Dye Ink.

I inked the Justrite Quilted Circles Background with Weathered Wood, Faded Jeans, Stormy Sky and Broken China Distress Markers. I misted with a little water and stamped.

I stamped the frames and the sentiment from the Justrite Applique Flowers & Vintage Sentiment Tags Clear Stamp Set using Cobalt Archival and embossed with Clear Embossing Powder. I cut out using Justrite Vintage Tag Dies and Justrite Vintage Sentiment Tag Dies. I inked through the dies with Stonewashed Dye Ink.

I inked up one of the flowers in the Applique Flowers stamp set using some of the Distress Markers I used before. I stamped it twice and cut out using scissors. I cut just the centre out on one of them. I stacked them up using 3d Foam and added a White Crystal Sparkler. I cut 2 sets of leaves out of Cobalt Card using Sue's Faux Quilled Leaves Die Set.

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

Don't forget to leave a comment on Monday's post to go into the draw for the blog candy.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Here Comes the Sun!

Well I hope so anyway!

Hi Bloggers.

I'm hoping that this bright card will bring us some sunshine today -

For the background, I inked through one of the elements in the Floral Elements Mask using Wild Honey Distress Ink in each corner of a piece of Coconut White Card. I then ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations My Garden Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Wild Honey.

I stamped the wreath from the Taylored Expressions Sunflower Wreath Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer True White Detail Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Majestic Circles and inked through the die with Wild Honey. I cut the 2 largest dies from the set and inked through the die with Wild Honey.

I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set using Perfect Medium and embossed with True White Detail Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Romantic Rectangles Two and inked through the die with Wild Honey.

I made 2 flowers out of White Crochet Ribbon following Sue's Ribbon Flower Tutorial. I cut some leaves using Sue's Faux Quilled Leaves Die Set.

I assembled the card as shown adding a White 8mm Pearl in each corner and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Cosmic Pearl around the edges.

Don't forget to leave a comment on yesterday's post to go into the draw for the blog candy.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Thinking of You

Hi Bloggers.

Thank you for all of your birthday messages yesterday - so many! Kathryn came to visit on Friday till later today so I have had a lovely few days. Yesterday Kathryn, Nathan & I went out for a lovely lunch and then Kathryn and I hit the shops mainly getting her stuff for her 3 1/2 month stint in France starting next week.

Yesterday we reached 1200 followers! At last I can do a draw for the candy. But, instead of just picking a name from the list of followers at random and then no one claiming it, I will draw a name at random from those who leave a comment on today's post. I will post the winner Thursday lunchtime.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I inked through the Ornate Frame Mask on two sides using Dusty Concord Distress Ink. This mask is really versatile as you can use just sections of it to change the look you get. My card was wider than the mask so I missed out one of the little motifs top and bottom and moved my mask from one side to the other. You can also use the little motifs as corners or just use a flourish on its own. I ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Small Dots Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Cool Peri Adirondack Dye Ink.

I stamped the image from the Justrite Magnolia Vintage Labels 7 Clear Stamp Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured in using Cool Peri and Meadow Adirondack Dye Ink. I cut it out using the largest 2 dies in Sue's Decorative Frames Die Set from the Italian Collection and inked through the die with Cool Peri.

I cut the largest of the Umbria Dies out of Mauve Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set, again using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Clear Powder. I cut it out using Justrite Vintage Labels 7 Dies and inked through the die with Cool Peri. I cut a Justrite Vintage Sentiment Tag Die out of Mauve Card.

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

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Best Wishes

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I started by spritzing a piece of Milk Card with Arctic Blue and Evergreen Cosmic Shimmer Vintage Ink Spray Mists. I popped a little Peacock Cosmic Shimmer Shimmer Paint on to my Craft Sheet. I picked up a little onto a piece of Cut n Dry Foam and 'inked' through one of the designs in the Classic Elements Mask in each corner. Rather than applying it in circlular motions, I dabbed the paint through the mask so it was more concentrated and so more shimmery. I went around the very edges of the card with the paint using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the image from the Taylored Expressions Daisy Bouquet Stamp Set using the Peacock Paint applied with the Cut n Dry Foam. I still can't get over the detail you get stamping this stamp with the paint. I cut it out using Spellbinders Petite Ovals Large and inked through the die with Peacock Feathers Distress Ink. I cut a Spellbinders Floral Ovals Die out of Teal Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set, again with the Peacock Paint. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 25 and inked through the die with Peacock Feathers. I cut it out using Spellbinders Adorning Labels 25 plus another Labels 25 die (there are no cutting edges in the Adorning die set). I inked through the die with Peacock Feathers.

I tied a bow using White Crochet Ribbon and addded a White Crystal Sparkler.

I assembled the card as shown adding a White 8mm Pearl in each corner and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Cosmic Pearl around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.