Sneak Peek

Hi Bloggers.

As promised, here's an early sneak peek from Sunday's show -

I've made cards with this bundle using 3, 5 and 7 pieces for a bit of variety - I'll be sharing them all in due course.

For the background, I stamped the Justrite Basket Weave Background onto Coconut White Card using Perfect Medium. I stamped it a second time and then dusted over the surface with Marine Aqua Mica Powder from the Cosmic Shimmer Luscious Greens Mica Spray Set. I rubbed away the excess mica using a dry wetwipe.

I used the Justrite Floral Fan Elements Offset SVG file and cut 2 borders out of Periwinkle Card using the Cricut Explore. I stamped the border from the Justrite Floral Fan Elements Clear Stamp Set onto each using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Gold Detail Powder (it's easier to line up if you take the card to the stamp).

I stamped the fan design from the same stamp set, again using Perfect Medium. I added Gold Detail Powder but did not heat set yet. I stamped the sentiment, again from the same stamp set, within the panel in the fan design, added Gold Powder and heat set the lot. I cut it out using Justrite Vintage Fan Dies. I did this twice more.

I tied a bow using Blue/White Striped Grosgrain and added a Vintage Metal Button.

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

Lots more ideas with this stamp set on the Justrite Stampers Blog here.

I'll be back with another sneak peek tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Heartfelt Thanks

Hi Bloggers.


Here's today's card -

For the background, I ran a piece of Milk Card through the Grand Calibur with the Floral Brocade PinPoint Embossing Folder. I inked around the edges with Latte Adirondack Dye Ink.

I stamped the Justrite Sculpted Leaves Background using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Gold Detail Embossing Powder. I trimmed it, inked around the edges with Latte ink and matted onto Vintage Gold Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Justrite Rose Bouquet Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and Gold Detail Powder. I cut it out using Justrite Vintage Tag Dies and inked through the die with Latte Ink.

I tied a bow using 2 lengths of Ivory and 2 lengths of Toffee Beige Vintage Ribbon. I added some Gold Tulle at the back of it and a Bronze Vintage Button to cover the knot. I also added a couple of Cream Pearl Decorative Stick Pins and some Cream Pearl String.

 

I assembled the card as shown adding a couple of Cream Mini Pearl Swirls, some Cream Pearls in the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Vanilla PVA around the edges.

I have some lovely new stamps in my Amazon Store which will be on my shows on August 28th. The Creative Expressions Design Team are working with these stamps this month. Be sure to check out their projects via the Creative Expressions Blog here. Here's a look at the designs -

Rose Entwined

Anemone Planter

Sunflower Delight

Sundrenched

Desert Daisies

Cala Lily Trio

Regal Iris

There's also an additional Christmas stamp that will be on my shows on August 15th.

Seasons Greetings

I think I'll share a sneak peek from Sunday's show tomorrow so be sure to pop by!

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Doily

Hi Bloggers.

Had a great day yesterday. Some lovely cards made by all the crafters who attended. Big Thank You to Tracey for all her help.

I've finished listing all the card samples packs in the current batch raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Please click on the ebay link in the top menu of this blog to go and have a look.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I ran a piece of Milk Card through the Grand Calibur with the Floral Brocade PinPoint Embossing Folder. I popped a little Malachite Cosmic Shimmer Shimmer Paint onto my Craft Sheet. I picked some up onto a piece of Cut n Dry Foam and rubbed it over the embossed surface.

I popped a piece of Creative Expressions Double Sided Adhesive Sheet onto a piece of Black Card and cut the largest die from the Umbria Die Set from the Italian Collection. I peeled of the backing and added Midnight Snow Glitter Jewels.

I stamped the image from the Justrite Doily One Stamp set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Lapis Black Aurora Embossing Powder. I cut it out using the 2 largest dies from Sue's Decorative Frames Die Set from the Italian Collection.

I tied a bow using Black/Ivory Striped Grosgrain and added a Black Crystal Sparkler.

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

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Butterfly Wings

Hi Bloggers.

Phill Martin is back on Create & Craft today at 8am and 2pm. Hope you have the time to join him. I'm up at Creative Expressions HQ today running a couple of workshops - should be a lovely day.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I ran a piece of Milk Card through the Grand Calibur with the Checkerboard PinPoint Embossing Folder. I popped a little Gold Cosmic Shimmer Shimmer Paint onto my Craft Sheet. I picked some up onto a piece of Cut n Dry Foam and rubbed it over the embossed surface.

I stamped the image from the Justrite Butterflies Stamp Set onto Rich Plum Card using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Gold Detail Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Sue's Decorative Frames Die Set from the Italian Collection. I cut a mat out of Vintage Gold Card using the largest 2 dies in the same set. I cut the largest die in the Tuscany Die Set out of Rich Plum Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set, using Perfect Medium and embossed with Gold Detail Powder. I cut it out using the smallest die in the Cordoba die set.

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

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Relax

Hi Bloggers.

I've discounted some more items in my Amazon Store over the weekend as part of my August sale. Please click on the link in the menu above to go straight to my store. Prices start at 49p!

I have also started listing some more packs of sample cards on ebay. This time I'm donating 50% of the money raised to Macmillan Cancer Support who do a fantastic job supporting families who's lives have been affected by cancer. Please click on the ebay link in the menu above to go and have a look. There'll be more packs added over the next few days. Thank You in advance for your support.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I ran a piece of Sand Card through the Grand Calibur with the Checkerboard PinPoint Embossing Folder. I popped a little Gold Cosmic Shimmer Shimmer Paint onto my Craft Sheet. I picked some up onto a piece of Cut n Dry Foam and rubbed it over the embossed surface.

I cut 4 corners out of Vintage Gold Card using Sue's Border, Corner and Tag Die Set from the Spanish Collection.

I stamped the frame from the Justrite Rose Bouquet Stamp Set onto Sand Card using Perfect Medium and added Cosmic Shimmer Gold Detail Embossing Powder (I did not heat set at this point). I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set in the same way and heat set the lot. I cut it out using Justrite Vintage Labels 3 Dies.

I cut 2 Spellbinders Ornate Squares out of Vintage Gold Card. I offset them and added then behind the image panel.

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

Thanks for stopping by,

Julia.

Butterfly Wings

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I ran a piece of Coconut White Card through the Grand Calibur with the Floral Brocade PinPoint Embossing Folder. I inked around the edges with Salty Ocean Distress Ink.

I stamped the image from the Justrite Butterflies Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Persian Sea Aurora Embossing Powder. I cut it out using scissors.

 

I cut 2 Justrite Vintage Flourish Two Dies and inked through the die with Salty Ocean. I added them behind the butterfly to look like wings. I cut a Basic Frames (Set A) from the Californian Collection from Cobalt Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set, using Perfect Medium and embossed with Persian Sea Aurora. I cut it out using Sue's Border, Corner & Tag Die Set from the Spanish Collection and inked through the die with Salty Ocean. I added a couple of Mini Pearl Swirls either side.

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

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Enjoy Your Day

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I ran a piece of Coconut White Card through the Grand Calibur with the Rows of Bows PinPoint Embossing Folder and inked around the edges with Stonewashed Adirondack Dye Ink.

I stamped the frame from the Justrite Rose Bouquet Stamp Set onto Periwinkle Card using Perfect Medium and added Cosmic Shimmer Silver Shine Detail Embossing Powder (I did not heat set at this point). I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set in the same way and heat set the lot. I cut it out using Justrite Vintage Labels 2 Dies. I cut a Spellbinders Mystical Embrace Die out of Vintage Silver Card.

I cut the largest 2 dies from Sue's Valencia Die Set out of Periwinkle Card and just the largest die out of Vintage Silver Card. I glued the 2 die cuts together using CS Dries Clear Glue.

I tied a bow using Blue Satin Edged Organza and added a White Crystal Sparkler and a couple of White Pearl Decorative Stick Pins.

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.

Thanks

Hi Bloggers.

August is Sale Month at Julia Watts Crafts. Lots of crafting goodies reduced in price. You can go to the store by clicking here or the Amazon link in the menu at the top of this blog. Just to confirm that postage is charged at £2.90 for the first item and then 10p extra for each extra item on the same order.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I ran a piece of Rich Plum Card through the Grand Calibur with the Checkerboard PinPoint Embossing Folder. I popped a little Gold Cosmic Shimmer Shimmer Paint onto my Craft Sheet. I picked some up onto a piece of Cut n Dry Foam and rubbed it over the embossed surface.

I stamped the Justrite Floral Stitched Background using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Gold Detail Embossing Powder. I stamped it a second time. I cut 3 panels and matted onto Vintage Gold Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Justrite Applique Flowers Stamp Set onto Rich Plum Card using Perfect Medium and embossed with Gold Detail Powder. I cut it out using Justrite Vintage Sentiment Tag Dies. I stamped the frame from same stamp set onto Vintage Gold Card, again using Perfect Medium and embossed with Gold Detail Powder. I cut it out using Justrite Vintage Tag Dies.

I made a bow using Sue's Filigree Bow Die Set.

I pressed some 8mm Cream Pearls into Perfect Medium, added Gold Detail Powder, tapped off the excess and chased the round my craft sheet with a heat tool.

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

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.