Toolshed on Create & Craft today

Hi Bloggers.

I'm on the Toolshed on Create & Craft today at 12noon for 2 hours. Looks like it's with Dean. Hope you can join me.

Here's today's card which will hopefully be the first demo -

Now, I'll start with the fancy die that's on there - this is your heads up! It's the Couture Creations Tied Together Die. It's based on the very popular Tied Together Embossing Folder. The die has been around for a little while but it's been selling out every time we've had it in so have been unable to get it onto a show. We've more stock this time so I've grabbed some for the Toolshed. You may have to be quick though! Anyways, I cut it out of Sky Blue Card, added some dots of Phill Martin Vintage Blue PVA and put aside to dry.

For the background, I stamped the Justrite Cornflower Damask Background onto Coconut White Card using Perfect Medium. I stamped it a second time to extend the design. I then dusted Tropic Blue Mica Powder (from the Garden Flora Cosmic Shimmer Mica Spray Set) all over. I removed the excess using a dry wet wipe.

I stamped the sentiment from the Justrite Birthday Florals Vintage Labels 8 & 9 Clear Stamp Set onto Sky Blue Card using Perfect Medium and embossed using Cosmic Shimmer True White Detail Embossing Powder. I cut it out using a Justrite Vintage Labels 8 Die.

I mixed a little Tropic Blue Mica Powder with some True White Detail Powder to make my own shade of Embossing Powder. I stamped the frame from the same stamp set onto Coconut White Card using Perfect Medium, added the custom made powder and heat set. I removed the excess mica using a dry wet wipe. I cut it out using Justrite Vintage Labels 8.

I popped a Creative Expressions Double Sided Self Adhesive Sheet onto a piece of Coconut White Card. I cut some flowers using Sue's Delicate Daisies - Complete Petals Die Set. I peeled away the backing and added Cosmic Shimmer Diamond Sprinkles to them all. I stacked them up to make 3 flowers and added some Phill Martin Vintage Blue Twinkles to the centres. I cut some leaves out of Sky Blue Card using Sue's Curled Vines Die Set.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Small Circle Dazzlers to the corners and some dots of Phill Martin Vintage Blue PVA around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Peace Sneak Peek

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Here's today's sneak peek -

For the background, I stamped the Justrite Cornflower Damask Background onto Coconut White Card using Scattered Straw Distress Ink. I stamped it a second time to extend the design. I dried the ink off a little with my heat tool and then inked around the edges with Scattered Straw. I wrapped a piece of White Crochet Ribbon around the centre.

I stamped the sentiment from the Justrite Hope & Love Vintage Labels 8 & 9 Clear Stamp Set onto Coconut White Card using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Gold Detail Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Devine Eleoquence and inked through the die with Scattered Straw. I cut the largest 2 dies from the Justrite Vintage Labels 8 Die Set together out of Coconut White Card and inked through the dies with Scattered Straw.

I tied a bow using White Crochet Ribbon, added a couple of White Pearl Decorative Stick Pins and a White Crystal Sparkler.

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

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Hearts & Minds Sneak Peek

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Here's today's card -

For the background, I stamped the floral corner stamp from the Justrite Sympathy Vintage Labels 8 & 9 Clear Stamp Set in 3 corners of a piece of Milk Card using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I then ran it though the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Velvet Tea Lights Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked the very edges with Black Soot Distress Ink using Cut n Dry Foam.

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 9.

I stamped the floral frame from the same stamp set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Clear Powder. I cut it out using Justrite Vintage Labels 8.

I cut a couple of leaves out of Milk Card using Sue's Faux Quilled Leaves Die Set and made a couple of flowers out of Black Crochet Ribbon.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pastel Ivory PVA around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Sending my Love to you Sneak Peek

Hi Bloggers.

Another Sneak Peek from Sunday's Show.

For the background, I stamped the corner design from the Justrite Vintage Fan & Sentiments Clear Stamp Set into each corner of a piece of Milk Card using Blue Violet Archival. I ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Rows of Bows PinPoint Embossing Folder and inked around the edges with Dusty Concord Distress Ink.

I stamped the complete fan design stamp from the same Clear Stamp Set 3 times using Blue Violet Archival. I stamped the fan design with the open centre panel, again from the same stamp set, twice using the Blue Violet Archival. I then stamped the sentiment in the centre of each (from the same set). I cut them all out using Justrite Vintage Fan Die and inked through the die with Dusty Concord. I layered the fan die cuts as shown securing with Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue.

I cut one of the dies from Sue's Auvergne Die Set out of Milk Card and inked through the die with Dusty Concord. I tied a bow out of Cream Crochet Ribbon and added a Frosted Violet Dazzler.

I assembled the card as shown adding some 8mm Cream Pearls to the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Ivory PVA around the edges.

Phill Martin has shows on Create & Craft today and 9am and 1pm with some lovely new stamps and some gorgeous new colours of Cosmic Shimmer products.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Thanks Sneak Peek

Hi Bloggers.

Another sneak peek from Sunday's show. This show has been re-scheduled a few times and the products on the shows have been changed a few times but the Justrite stamps and dies have remained the same. The embossing folder and the crochet ribbon on this card are not in Sunday's show.

For the background, I ran a piece of Milk Card through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Velvet Tea Lights Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Faded Jeans Distress Ink.

I stamped the gorgeous Justrite Cornflower Damask Background a couple of times onto Milk Card using Faded Jeans. I cut 3 panels and matted them onto Sky Blue Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Justrite Birthday Florals Vintage Labels 8 & 9 Clear Stamp Set onto Sky Blue Card using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Ivory Embossing Powder. I cut it out using a Justrite Vintage Labels 9 Die and inked through the die with Faded Jeans.

I stamped the frame from the same Clear Stamp Set onto Milk Card using Faded Jeans and cut it out using another Vintage Labels 9 Die.

I cut the largest Vintage Labels 9 Die out of Sky Blue Card and inked through the die with Faded Jeans.

I cut a Justrite Vintage Flourish One Die out of Sky Blue Card. This is what the die and the die cut look like -

It's really pretty and cuts beautifully. I cut the top and the bottom off the die cut and added it behind my flower which I made from Cream Crochet Ribbon.

I assembled the card as shown adding some 8mm Cream Pearls and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Ivory PVA around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Birthdays Sneak Peek

Hi Bloggers.

I thought I'd start sharing some cards from Sunday's Toolshed on Create & Craft. It's a bit early but I have more shows next Tuesday so I thought I would start today. Today's card features the Couture Creations Fancy Frame Die which was on John's shows last week.

The background is a piece of Coconut White Card run through the Grand Calibur with the new Couture Creations Dandelion Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design. I ran some Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue around the edges and dipped them into Cosmic Shimmer Diamond Sprinkles. I put aside to dry.

I cut the Couture Creations Fancy Frame out of Black Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Justrite Birthday Florals Vintage Labels 8 & 9 Clear Stamp Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Justrite Vintage Labels 7 Dies. I ran some CS Dries Clear Glue around the edges and dipped into Diamond Sprinkles. I put aside to dry.

I cut the Justrite Offset SVG file a couple of times using my Cricut Explore. I stamped the flowers from the Justrite Birthday Florals Vintage Labels 8 & 9 Clear Stamp Set using Jet Black Archival.

Once the glue with the Diamond Sprinkles were dry, I assembled the card as shown adding some Small Black Circle Dazzlers to the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Black Pearl PVA around the edges.

I have some auctions of card samples ending this evening on ebay. Raising funds for Help for Heroes this time. I also added some packs last night which will end next week. Please click on the ebay link in the top menu of this blog to go and have a look.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

I'm there for you

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Here's today's card -

For the background, I stamped the Creative Expressions Rose Corner in each corner using Stormy Sky Distress Ink. I went around the very edges of the card with Stormy Sky using Cut n Dry Foam.

I cut a bunch of hearts out of Coconut White and Sky Blue Card using Couture Creations Lasting Love Die. I arranged them in a circle as shown.

I stamped the sentiment from the Creative Expressions Everyday Expressions Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed using Cosmic Shimmer Silver Shine Detail Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Couture Creations Elegant Square Die. I used just the inner die cut with the sentiment. I inked around the edges with Stormy Sky. I cut another Elegant Square out of Sky Blue Card and inked through the die with Stormy Sky. I just used the outer die cut.

I assembled the card as shown adding some White 8mm Pearls to the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pastel Blue PVA around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Especially for You

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Here's today's card -

For the background, I ran a piece of Sky Blue Card through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Lacy 8 Die with emboss sandwich only.

I then cut the Lacy 8 Die out of Cobalt Card. I used the inner section only and glued it on top of the embossed piece.

I stamped the sentiment from the Creative Expressions Everyday Expressions Stamp Set onto Sky Blue Card using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimer True White Detail Embossing Powder. I cut it out using the smallest die in Sue Wilson's Tuscany Die Set.

I tied a bow using White Crochet Ribbon. I painted some Cosmic Shimmer Pastel Blue PVA onto a Small Fancy Pearl Embellishment. Once dry, I added it to the bow. I also added a couple of White Pearl Decorative Stick Pins.

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

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

You are a Treasured Friend

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I started by cutting out a Couture Creations Lasting Love Die (it's a heart). I used this as a mask and inked through it onto Milk Card using Faded Jeans Distress Ink. I moved the mask around so that the pattern was inked all over.

I stamped the sentiment from the Creative Expressions True Thoughts Stamp Set onto Sky Blue Card using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Ivory Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Couture Creations Ornate Rectangle Die and inked through the die with Faded Jeans. I put the outer frame aside to use in another project and cut the die again out of Milk Card.

I cut a Couture Creations Lacy 8 Die out of Sky Blue Card. I used the outer frame only and inked around the edges of it with Faded Jeans.

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

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

No Standing Only Dancing

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A gatefold card today -

For the front panels and the inside panel, I ran some black card through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Feather Frenzy Embossing Folder. I ran then all through a second time to extend the design. I rubbed Deep Red Gilding Wax all over the embossed surface and left to dry for a few minutes. Once dry, I buffed them up using a dry wet wipe and matted them onto Rich Red Card.

I stamped the Argentine Tango Stamp onto Milk Card using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Lava Black Aurora Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 17 and inked through the die with Raisin Adirondack Dye Ink. I cut a Spellbinders A2 Polka Dots Die out of Rich Red Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Step by Step Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Lava Black Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics B and inked through the die with Raisin Ink. I cut a Spellbinder sA2 Matting Basics A out of Rich Red Card.

The sentiment on the inside of the card is also from the Step by Step Stamp Set. I stamped it using Perfect Medium and embossed with Lava Black Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 29 and inked through the die with Raisin Ink. I cut a Spellbinders Devine Eleoquence Die out of Rich Red Card.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Small Black Circle Dazzlers to the front panels.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.