Wings of a Butterfly

Welcome back everyone, Anita E here on the blog today.
My card collection has been depleted somewhat of late so this is a start to building it back up again.
I have to admit when I put so much work into a card it generally goes to someone that I know will appreciate it very much and hopefully hang on to it, even for a little while.

I started off with a 6x6" card base and selected the Small Pansies sheet from the Hearts Ease paper pack. This I cut to 5 3/4" square.

Next, I then took the Victorian Rectange Nesting Dies and selected the 2nd largest die, positioning it on the printed paper and running it through the Bigshot.

 Next, using the largest two dies, I cut a frame in another coordinating cardstock to match the print paper that I chose. If you have one of the magnetic platforms it definitely comes in handy when doing this as the dies stay in place and helps keep the frame even.

I used a selection of dies from the Vintage Rose, Everyday Essentials, Frames and Frills and Elegant Card Cuts Collections, cutting several of each.

I wanted a nice wide piece of lace to put on the card, but since I couldn't find one in my stash (and let me tell you my stash of lace and ribbon is HUGE!!), I decided on two rows of a narrower one and was happy with how it was going to look on the card.
Before adhering I had a bit of a play around with the die cuts to see what else was needed, and decided on one of the Couture Creations bulk flowers.

After playing with some different shades of inks my flower came up a treat.  It only needed a little blinging up with some Glitzin' Glamour to finish it off.  I also inked and blinged up the die cuts to soften the look.  All edges of the paper, frame and card base was inked as well.

I mounted the printed paper on 3D foam dots so that the embossed stamping inside the window really draws you in.

A few 2mm rhinestones edging the top of the lace and in the top right corner completed the look.

Everything was then adhered to the card base and WOOT WOOT, it was all finished.

I was very happy with the final result. I hope you like it too.

Couture Creations products used:

CO724170 - Hearts Ease Paper Pack

CO723963 - Elissa - Frames and Frill Collection

CO723049 - Victorian Rectangle Nesting Dies

CO724115 - Strawberry Leaf - Everyday Essentials Collection

CO724042 - Vintage Rose - Vintage Rose Collection

CO724101 - Barossa Frame - Elegant Card Cuts

CO724295 - Cottage Pollen Flowers - Bulk White Flowers

CO724158 - 2mm Gemstones

CO724971 - Crystalina - Glitzin' Glamour Glitter Glue

CO723780 - 3D Foam Dots

CO723781 - 3D Mini Foam Dots

Thanks for stopping by, until next time......

Anita E

Treasure the Time

Hi  Guys

Back on the blog today with a quick and easy card that is still gorgeous.  The Hearts Ease paper collection is so pretty so you don't need to do to much with it to create some beautiful things.

I started with a 6" card base in a grape/purple cardstock that matched with the Hearts Ease paper collection. I selected three different prints from the Hearts Ease paper stack.  I chose the Pansy Rainfall as the larger piece, the reverse of the Pansy Border and Small Pansies. I mounted each one after cutting them to sizes that I like, on to a cream cardstock.  The cream cardstock was just showing behind each print.  This gave the card a bit more depth.

Place the mounted pieces on the largest mounted print (mine was just under 5 3/4" in size) in a way your like. I then chose a phrase from the Dragonfly Prases sheet from the paper stack and mounted it on the same colour as my card base.

Before attaching everythign to the base card grab a piece of matching ribbon and adhere to the card.  You can either tie a bow before attaching or to make it simpler attach the ribbon and then make a bow and glue down.

Mount your phrase on 3D dots and place over the ribbon near the bow. 

Add some chipboard shapes from the Heart Ease collection that tie in with your title, and fussy cut a couple more bees from the Dragonfly Phrases paper... and then your done. 

Easy simple and quick but still beautiful :)

 

Couture Creations products used:

CO724140 - Hearts Ease Paper Stack

Pansy Rainfull, Pansy Border, Small Pansies, Dragonfly Phrases

CO724397 - Hearts Ease Chipboard Shapes

CO724158 - 2mm Rhinestones - Golden Touch

CO721985 - 6mm Double Sided Tape

CO723380 - 3D Foam Dots

Thanks for stopping by.

Anita

 

Congratulations - Wedding Card

Hello Sunday

Hope you are all having a nice weekend.

I thought I would share with you a card I made for a special order.  It turned out beautifully.  The products I used were Stampin Up including the stamps, teamed with one of the beautiful flowers from Couture Creations

 

 Thanks for stopping by

Anita

Lifetime of Memories - Hearts Ease

Hi Everyone,

Today I have a layout to share with you that I have done using the beautiful new Hearts Ease paper collection.  They are the most wonderful colours to use on all our 'old' photos.

TUTORIAL

1. I selected the Pansy Background, Small Pansies and Fading Pansies 12x12" papers from the Hearts Ease paper collection. I then also flicked through the 6x6" stack for two other prints that matched with the other papers that I selected.
2. I cut the Fading Pansies paper down to 10x10", the Small Pansies paper cut to a 4x12" strip, and the 6x6" piece of patterned paper into a 2" piece then halved again into two 2x3"strips. 
3. Attach 6mm double sided tape to the back of all pieces.
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5. Take the large die from your Circle and Scallop Circle Nesting Dies and die cut one each in two differing colours of cardstock.  Do the same with the 3rd smallest of each of the two different Nesting Dies. With the smaller circle I chose a pale print from the 6x6" stack so that I could journal on it.
   
   
   
   



6. Attach the circle die cut to the scallop circle die cut with 6mm double sided tape, then slice in half. Add some more of the 6mm double sided tape to the two halves of the circle and attach them to opposite sides of the Fading Pansies 4x12" strip of paper.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
    
7.  Now it's time to attach everything to the base patterned paper. Grab the 10x10" paper and attach it to the centre of the 12x12". Then take the 4x12" piece (this is the one with the two half circles attached) and place it just below centre across the 10x10" square. Then position the two small 2x3" pieces across the 4x12" piece just above centre.  
8. To cover the lower seam line I found a piece of matching ribbon and attached it across the seam.  I mounted it on 6mm double sided tape and secured it on the back of the 12x12" sheet.
9. I chose a selection of white flowers from Couture Creations and inked them in matching colours. Set them aside to dry.
   
   
   
   
   The one thing I really love about the new Heart Ease collection, it now has even more in the collection including stamps, die cuts and chipboard stickers, even number/letter stickers.
10. I decided to do a watermark effect on the Fading Pansies patterned background and I did this using the large and small fob watch stamps.
11. Mount your photo with 3D foam dots or foam mounting tape and position it on your page.
12. I selected a few of the chipboard die cuts along with a small die cut insect and positioned them on my layout.
13. I adhered the small circle to the small scallop circle and then I put a small saying on it in freehand (I so hate my handwriting).
14. I then placed my flowers around my layout and once I liked the how it looked adhered the flowers with the Turbo Glue pen (my new best friend).
15. WOOT WOOT - we're Finished :)
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Product List
    724182 - Hearts Ease collection - Pansy Background
    724181 - Hearts Ease collection - Small Pansies
    724185 - Hearts Ease collection - Fading Pansies
    724201 - Hearts Ease collection 6x6" stack
    723040 - Nesting Dies - Circle
    723041 - Nesting Dies - Scallop Circle
    724397 - Hearts Ease - Chipboard Shapes
    724401 - Hearts Ease - Time Goes On stamp set
    724287- Flowers - English Rose 3.5cm
    724288 - Flowers - English Rose 2.5cm
    724289 - Flowers - English Rose 2.0cm
    724290 - Flowers - English Rose 1.5cm
    724294 - Flowers -Tie Dyed and Jewelled 4cm
    724301 - Flowers - Beaded Flower with Script
     721985 - 6mm Double Sided Tape
    724389 - Turbo Glue Pen
    723780 - 3D Foam Dots
    
    
     Thanks for stopping by.
    Happy Crafting.
    

    Anita
    
    

    

Hi Everyone,

My first post for May is for something that we all love. Desk calendars.  Yes, yes, I can hear you say "but it is May and not January". Does it really matter I ask? My answer is always no, because we all need and want one, and most of the time there is never one around when we need one.

TUTORIAL

1. Select your 12 x 12" base colour, I chose white.  

Cut lengthways into a 6 x 12" sheet.

2. Fold your 6 x 12" sheet in half lengthways.  

3. Obtain an off-cut from the leftover cardstock to attach inside
to hold the back to the front portions, to anchor it.
4. Take a matching spritz and lightly spray the 'A' frame card base,
then ink the edges with a matching ink and a sponge dauber.

5.Grab a selection of flowers.  I have raided the new Couture Creations white flowers and
spritzed them in colours to match with your base frame, I chose to leave some plain white.
Leave them to the side to dry.

6. Cut out two of the separate scrolls that comes in the Malvosie Corners Elegant Card Cuts set. I trimmed one down but kept the off-cuts to use on the calendar. Always, always, always use the Quick Release Die Paper as it makes it so much easier to release the cardstock/paper once cut through your machine. I can't live without this stuff.

7. Position the scrolls on the base where you think they look best for you.
I used the fantastic Turbo Glue pen to attach them to my base.

Now, did you know that Couture Creations also sells Calendar tabs.  Neither did I.
But I am so glad they do.  Think of all the gifts we can now make..... for mum's and dad's,
teachers, grandparents.  So so cool!!

8. So, grab your set of calendar tabs and mount it on to some scrap cardstock that matches
in with your colour scheme.  Find the right spot on your base, and then using the Couture Creations 6mm double sided tape adhere it to the coloured matt.  Take some of your large 3D foam
dots attach it to the clendar tab base.
9. Remember we trimmed down the one of the two scrolls we die cut and held the off-cuts aside? Well take the two off-cuts and place them around the foam mounted calendar.

10. To finish your calendar, it's time to grab your spritzed (and plain white) flowers
that you chose earlier.  Once again, using your Turbo Glue pen attach your flowers in clusters.
11. The finishing touches is taking your 2mm gemstones place them on the ends of your scrolls.
I added a couple of punched out butterflies and added a few gemstones.

Here are a couple more closeups of the finished calendar.

Products Used

CO724099 - Elegant Card Cuts Decorative Die -  Malvosie Corners
CO723623 - Sponge Dauber

CO723973 - Paper Trimmer

CO721985 - 6mm Double Sided Tape

CO723780 - 3D Foam Dots

CO724389 - Turbo Glue Pen 

CO723866 - 2015 Calendar Tabs

CO723818 - Quick Release Die Paper

CO724147 - 2mm Gemstones

Flowers - CO724287, CO724288, CO724289,

CO724290, CO724297

I hope you enjoy my project.

Thanks for dropping by.
Anita