Friends are Angels

Hi Bloggers.

I have some brand new Justrite stamps and dies to share with you on today's card.

I started with the main image which is from the Justrite Lilac Blossoms Stamp Set. I stamped it onto Coconut White Card using Jet Black Archival. I coloured in using Distress Markers - I used Shaded Lilac, Fossilized Amber, Twisted Citron, Peeled Paint and Ground Espresso.

For the flowers, I simply added Shaded Lilac Distress Marker to the lines drawn by the artist on each petal and then I pulled the colour out with my Water Brush. For the leaves, I did the same thing with Twisted Citron Distress Marker, then I added some Peeled Paint Distress Marker to my Craft Sheet and added it to the leaves using my Water Brush.

I cut the image out using the new Justrite Stitched A2 Banners & Rectangles Die Set (a new favourite!) and inked through the die with CS Phill Martin Chic Viola Colour Cloud using a Smoothie. I cut the next sized die in the set out of Black Card to make the whole thing pop.

For the background, I randomly stamped the smaller lilac blossom flower from the same stamp set over a piece of Coconut White Card using Chic Viola Colour Cloud applied using a Smoothie. I also stamped one of the sentiments in the gaps, again using Chic Viola. I ran the piece through the Spellbinders Platinum Machine with the new Creative Expressions Provincial Lace Embossing Folder and inked around the edges with Chic Viola.

I wrapped a piece of Black Satin Ribbon around the background and added my image using 3d Foam. I tied a bow using 2 lengths of the ribbon and added a Black Vintage Button.

 I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set using Jet Black Archival. I cut it out using a die from the new Justrite Vintage Labels 10 Die Set and inked through the die with Chic Viola. I cut the next sized die in the same set out of Black Card.

I assembled the card as shown adding some 8mm Black Pearls and piercing around the edges using my Tim Holtz Ruler, Precision Probe and Piercing Mat.

Justrite stamps are now being made in the UK. Justrite have an alternative manufacturer for their dies. This means that their stamps and dies are being distributed by Creative Expressions at a lower RRP which is good news for eveyone, I think. I will be stocking lots of them on my website as soon as they're available. My first Justrite shows on Hochanda with new stamps and dies is scheduled for 14th March with a One day Special.

Thanks for stopping by

Julia.
www.juliawattscrafts.co.uk
Free card with all website orders (ask for one in the comments box at checkout).
Deal of the Day today (22nd February) - Sue Wilson Dotty 3D Bow Die Set only £12.99!

Best Wishes Today & Forever

Hi Bloggers.

I'm heading up to the NEC bight and early today for 3 days demoing on the Creative Expressions Stand at the UK Trade Show (known as Stitches). I have lots of new goodies to demonstrate including a whole bunch of new Spellbinders dies which I will also be demonstrating on Hochanda soon. I'm really excited to be on the Spellbinders International Ambassador Team for 2016 and will be posting on the Spellbinders Blog from time to time. My first post will be on March 2nd.

Here's today's card featuring some new dies which will I will be launching in my shows on Hochanda next weekend 28th to 29th February -

For the background, I ran a piece of Coconut White Card through the Spellbinders Platinum Machine with the Spellbinders Elegance M-Bossabilities Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design (easy as it's a repeating pattern).

I cut the largest die from the Spellbinders Astoria Decorative Accents Die Set out of Wisteria Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Creative Exressions Elegant Sentiments Stamp Set using Blue Violet Archival. I cut it out using the middle sized die from the Spellbinders Astoria Decorative Elements Die Set. I cut the corresponding die from the Spellbinders Astoria Labels Die Set out of Wisteria and glued the 2 pieces together. I added them to the Decorative Accents die cut using 3d Foam.

I tied a bow using 2 lengths of Off White Satin Ribbon. I cut the smallest die in the Spellbinders Savoy Decorative Accents Die out of Wisteria Card and added it to the centre of my bow.

I assembled the card as shown adding some 8mm White Pearls and piercing around the edges using my Tim Holtz Ruler, Precision Probe and Piercing Mat.

I will be stock alot of the new Spellbinders Dies on my website aswell as lots of other new goodies. I will try and keep you up to date when they arrive.

 Please note : Website orders placed Saturday till Tuesday won't be posted till Wednesday. Many apologies for the delay. I also won't be able to respond to any emails until Tuesday evening.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.
www.juliawattscrafts.co.uk
Free card with all website orders (ask for one in the comments box at checkout).
Deal of the Day today (21st February) - John Lockwood Stitched Hearts A6 Background Stamp only £4,99!

Brewing up a Birthday Wish

Hi Bloggers.

I wasn't sure whether to share this card as I wasn't completely happy with it when I finished it but, I'm knee deep in prep for the Trade Show which starts tomorrow so here it is!

By the way, from some of your comments yesterday, I think you expect me to be shopping at the Trade Show. I'm not, I'm working on the Creative Expressions Stand all 3 days. There's not usually any time to go shopping, not usually even time for a lunch break! We usually make do with a big breakfast and a good evening meal. Don't worry, there are enough new goodies on the Creative Expressions Stand for me to buy! I've already shopped ahead with Woodware and I had some lovely new stamps delivered yesterday which you can find on my website here. If you were following Leonie's Blog on her countdown to her move to Hochanda, you will have seen her using some of these stamps.

I also got some more of the lovely Sakura Koi Watercolour Pens and Water Brushes that Sarah Hurley demonstrated on Hochanda this week. You can find them here on my website. Those of you who were at me demo day in January will have seen me using the pens. They really are such a beautiful soft brush nib. Sarah was really inspiring with some great techniques with these fabulous pens. Be sure to watch out for some more shows with Sarah.

Back to today's card - for the background, I ran a piece of Milk Card through the Spellbinders Platinum Machine with the Spellbinders Elegance M-Bossabilities Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design. I inked around the edges with CS Phill Martin Frosty Mink Colour Cloud using a Smoothie.

I cut the smallest 2 dies in the Spellbinders Grand Stately Circles Die Set out of Milk Card. I left the card in the dies. I inked through the dies with Frosty Mink Colour Cloud. Using a couple of stamps from the Creative Expressions Coffee Time Stamp Set, I stamped around the edges of the dies using Coffee Archival and then removed the die cuts from the dies.

I stamped the sentiment and the circular stamp from the same stamp set onto Milk Card using Coffee Archival. I cut it ous using a die from the Spellbinders Gold Facets Die Set. I rubbed Frosty Mink Gilding Wax over the debossed design.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Cream Pearl Corners and piercing around the edges using my Tim Holtz Ruler, Precision Probe and Piercing Mat.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.
www.juliawattscrafts.co.uk
Free card with all website orders (ask for one in the comments box at checkout).
Deal of the Day today (20th February) - Betty Boots Baker Betty Stamp Set only £9.99!

Freebie Friday

Hi Bloggers.

Here's this week's card that needs a new home.

Leave a lovely comment below to go into the draw to win it. I will announce the winner on Wednesday next week (a couple of days later than usual as I'm away at the UK Trade Show for a few days).

You can read how this card was made here.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.
www.juliawattscrafts.co.uk
Free card with all website orders (ask for one in the comments box at checkout).
Deal of the Day today (19th February) - Wild Rose Studio Peach Blossom Paper Pad only £2.99!

Best Wishes

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I ran a piece of Coconut White Card through the Spellbinders Platinum Machine with the Spellbinders Elegance M-Bossabilities Folder.

I cut the largest die in the Spellbinders Cascading Grace Die Set out of Aqua Card. I cut dies #3,#4 and #5 together out of Coconut White Card (#1 being the smallest die). I added this die cut to the Aqua one using CS Glue.

I stamped the sentiment from the Creative Expressions Petite Lavish Sentiments Stamp Set onto Coconut White Card using Clear Perfect Medium and embossed with CS Silver Shine Detail Embossing Powder. I cut it out using #2 die from the set. I added some 3mm White Pearls as shown.

I used the Spellbinders Cinch & Go Flowers Die Set for the flowers. I cut the die which cuts 4 flowers at once, 2 times. I made 4 flowers by pairing up 2 of each size, pinching the petals first. I then stacked sizes 1 and 3 together and 2 and 4 together. I added a Silver Brad to the centres of the flowers. I cut all the dies in the Spellbinders Romantic Vines Die Set out of Aqua Card.

I assembled the card as shown adding some 5mm White Pearls and piercing around the edges using my Tim Holtz Ruler, Precision Probe and Piercing Mat.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.
www.juliawattscrafts.co.uk
Free card with all website orders (ask for one in the comments box at checkout).
Deal of the Day today (18th February) - Phill Martin Friendship Verse Collection only £9.99!

Thank You

Hi Bloggers.

I have another Wisteria coloured card today - I seem to be reaching for that alot at the moment.

I cut the largest 2 dies of Sue Wilson's New Zealand Background Die Set (I'm currently out of stock of this die but will have more soon) out of Wisteria Card, leaving a border around the edge so it measured 7" x 5". I love the pierced detail on this one. I trimmed a piece of Coconut White Card so it was just a tad smaller and glued it to the back of the background.

I cut dies #3 and #4 together (where #1 is the smallest) out of Coconut White Card and glued the die cut to the fall away piece when I cut the background. I added them to the background using 3d Foam.

I stamped the sentiment from the Creative Expressions Elegant Sentiments Stamp Set onto Coconut White Card using Blue Violet Archival. I cut it out using #3 die from Sue's Wellington Die Set. I cut the #2 die from the New Zealand Background Die Set out of Wisteria Card and matted the pieces onto my card using 3d Foam.

I cut all the dies in Sue's Sweetheart Flowers Die Set - the open petals in Coconut White and the complete petals in Wisteria. I glued the open dies cuts to the complete ones at the centre only and added some White Pearls. I cut some leaves out of Coconut White Card using Sue's Laced Edged Leaves Die Set.

I assembled the card as shown adding some 3mm White Pearls to the flowers in the background die cut and piercing around the edges using my Tim Holtz Ruler, Precision Probe and Piercing Mat.

The Crystal Sparkle PVA that I used in this post is due in today and can be ordered from my website here.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.
www.juliawattscrafts.co.uk
Free card with all website orders (ask for one in the comments box at checkout).
Deal of the Day today (17th February) - Sue Wilson Mini Gemini : Ara only £5.99!

Thanks

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

I cut one of Sue Wilson's Double Pierced Squares Set B out of French Navy Card. I popped the Couture Creations Vierge Square in the centre and cut it out.

I cut the Couture Creations Crystal Aroma Die out of Sky Blue Card. I trimmed it down to fit in the centre of the Vierge Square. I added some really thin strips of 3d Foam around the centre of the Vierge Square and added it to the trimmed Crystal Aroma Die Cut. I added some more thin strips around the outside of the Vierge Frame and added it to a piece of Milk Card.

I cut one of Sue's Pierced Flags out of French Navy Card. I cut the Couture Creations Thanks Die out of Milk Card 3 times - on one of them I inked through the die with CS Clear Day Colour Cloud using a Smoothie. I stacked all 3 on top of each other with the inked one on the top, securing with CS Glue.

I assembled the card as shown piercing around the edges using my Tim Holtz Ruler, Precision Probe and Piercing Mat.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.
www.juliawattscrafts.co.uk
Free card with all website orders (ask for one in the comments box at checkout).
Deal of the Day today (16th February) - Woodware Baby Has Arrived Stamp Set only £3.99!

Cherish Every Moment

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

Ha ha! Looking at this photo the flower looks huge but I don't usually use the largest flower in a die set so this time I did! I doesn't look that big in real life! Anyhow, I like it!

So, the background is Coconut White Card embossed with the Creative Expressions Bed of Roses Embossing Folder.

I cut the largest die from Sue Wilson's Auckland Die Set out of Wisteria Card. I then cut the largest 2 dies together out of Coconut White Card twice. I glued these 2 die cuts together and then glued them onto the Wisteria die cut. I 'coloured' in the flowers in the die cut using CS Crystal Sparkle PVA (some on order!) and put aside to dry. Once dry, I cut the largest 2 dies in the Auckland Die Set again and then added this die cut to the top of the others to give a neat finish.

I stamped the sentiment from Phill Martin's Mini Baroque Inspirational Sentiments Stamp Set using Blue Violet Archival. I cut it out using a die from Sue's Wellington Die Set. I cut a mat out of Wisteria Card using a die from the Auckland Die Set.

I cut some leaves out of Coconut White Card using Sue's Laced Edged Leaves. I made a huge flower (lol) using Sue's Orange Blossom Complete Petals and Open Petals and added an 8mm White Pearl.

I assembled the card as shown adding some White Pearl Corners and piercing around the edges using my Tim Holtz Ruler, Precision Probe and Piercing Mat.

The winner of the card from Freebie Friday on 12th February is...............

Anne (Northampton)

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

 

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.
www.juliawattscrafts.co.uk
Free card with all website orders (ask for one in the comments box at checkout).
Deal of the Day today (15th February) - Sue Wilson Grand Vinery Die Set only £9.99!

Premium Friend

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

A pretty, shaped card. I love the Spellbinders Grand Stately Circles Die Set.

I cut all the dies, except for the largest one out of Milk Card and inked through the dies with Phill Martin CS Frosty Aqua Colour Cloud using a Smoothie. On the smallest one, I added the Tiles Mask at the emboss stage to add some texture.

I stamped the sentiment from the Justrite Friends Antique Labels One Stamp Set using Cobalt Archival. I cut it out using the smallest die in the Spellbinders Exquisite Labels Eleven and inked through the die with Frosty Aqua.

I made a flower out of Blue/Ivory Striped Grosgrain. I inked a piece of Milk Card with Frosty Aqua and cut a couple of corners from the Spellbinders Moroccan Accents Die Set. I popped these behind my flower.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.
www.juliawattscrafts.co.uk
Free card with all website orders (ask for one in the comments box at checkout).
Deal of the Day today (14th February) - Phill Martin Scribbled Birthday Verses Stamp Set only £10.99!