Los Mariachis - The Paper Shelter Blog Hop

Hi Everyone and welcome to

The Paper Shelter Blog Hop,

in celebration of  The Paper Shelter's 12 Birthday

on the 7th of December 2022.

This will be a two week challenge with both teams taking part, and it is our way of thanking The Paper Shelter for sharing their wonderful images with us, and sponsoring our challenge.

The theme for this special challenge is:

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

Now here is my card 

using Los Mariachis
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

For my card I used: Dies: Impression Obsession Fir Trees. Ultimate Crafts Old Farm Cart. MFT Woodgrain Fence. Ranger Stickles.

If you arrived here from Susan's Blog, then you're heading in the right direction! If not, then you'll want to pop back to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to start again, because you do not want to miss out on this one. Both Design Teams are participating, showcasing the gorgeous images available from The Paper Shelter, and each blog on the hop is offering one lucky commenter a digi of their choice, as well as the main prize, details of which are on the The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.

From here you will need to hop on over to Cristena's Blog.  Do not forget to leave your comment for an opportunity to win your choice of one of the fabulous digi's available in store!

Hop!  Hop!  Hop!

Good luck! Hope you have enjoyed the Hop so far!

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Classic Design Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Digi Design Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Load On Layers.

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Up In The Sky.

Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Passion For Markers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Use Die Cuts.

Digi Choosday Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Aster Christmas Card - Couture Creations

Hi Everyone, Anet here today and welcome to my inspiration post.

Christmas is just around the corner and I made a Christmas Card using an embossing technique that takes the embossed cardstock to a next level. I used the Elegance Collection from Couture Creations.

Step by Step Instructions:

Ink-Blending With Embossing Folder Technique

I first trimmed Garnet Cardstock to 4 1/4" x 11" and score it at 5 1/2" to create the card base.

I then cut white cardstock twice to 4" x 5 1/4" and adhered one of them onto the inside of the card. 

I foiled with the Elegance Sending Love Hotfoil Stamp using white cardstock, Gold Vintage Matt Finish Heat Activated Foil and the GoPress and Foil Machine. 

Follow my video tutorial below to learn how to foil with the Elegance Sending Love Hotfoil Stamp.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/6PMP4Uzp98E

Following on from this I stamped a Christmas Sentiment, heat embossed it and layered it onto the card front.

I then cut Smooth White Cardstock to 3 3/4" x 5" and embossed it with the Elegance Framed Bouquet DL Embossing Folder. 

To take the embossed cardstock to the next level I inked it using Christmas Green Pigment Ink with the Blending Brush.

Following on from this I die-cut the inked embossed cardstock with the Circle Die and adhered it onto the card front using 3D foam dots.

I then stamped the Elegance Aster Mini Layering Stamp onto Smooth White Cardstock using the Card Deco Essentials Christmas Red Pigment Ink and die-cut it with the Elegance Aster Die. I added it onto the card front using 3D foam dots.

To finish I die-cut Mirror Board Matte Gold Lines Cardstock with the Elegance You Are Adorable Leaf Dies and added it to the cluster of stamped flowers.

Couture Creations Material List:

C0726520 GoPower & Emboss Machine

C0727163 GoPower & Emboss Magnetic Platform

C0725032 GoPress and Foil Machine

C0725355 Gold Vintage Matte Finish Heat Activated Foil

C0726342 Scoring Board 12 x 12

C0727860 Glass Mat

C0727381 Precision Stamp Press

C0728299 Stamp Scrubber

C0728094 Stamp Cleaner

C0727948 Medium Blending Brush

C0728833 Elegance Framed Bouquet DL Embossing Folder

C0728852 Elegance Sending Love Hotfoil Stamp and Die Set

C0728845 Elegance Aster Mini Layering Stamp and Die Set

C0728838 Elegance You Are Adorable Layered Sentiment Cutting Die Set

ULT200067 Ultimate Crafts 12 x 12 Garnet Cardstock

C0728699 Smooth White Cardstock 280gsm

C0725407 Mirror Board Matte Gold Lines Cardstock

C0728278 Embossing Ink Pad

CDEIPL023 Christmas Green Deco Essentials Pigment Ink

CDEIPL004 Christmas Red Deco Essentials Pigment Ink

C0728511 All Purpose Art Glue

AD90017 Couture Creations Double Sided Tape 12mm

Follow me on my personal blog here: 

@anetscrafting.blogspot.com

Follow me on my YouTube here: 

youtube.com/@anetscrafting

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Can You Handle The Pressure! Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Dream Valley Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Lots Of Layers.

Die-Cut Divas Challenge Blog.   Theme:  Anything Winter or Christmas Themed.

Peace On Earth Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes Christmas.

Classic Design Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Traditional Christmas Colours.

Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Christmas Creations.

The Four Seasons Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes Winter.

Winter Wonderland Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes Christmas.

Thank you for visiting today and I hope you enjoyed how I created my Christmas Card.

  

Happy Crafting!

Anet

Elegance Christmas Card - Couture Creations

Hi Everyone, Anet here today and welcome to my inspiration post.

I made a Christmas Card using different techniques and used the Elegance Collection from Couture Creations.

Step by Step Instructions:

Techniques - Foil, Embossing and Die-Cut

I used a White Tall Card for the card base. I then trimmed Navy Cardstock to 3 5/8" x 7 3/4" and embossed it with the Elegance Framed Bouquet DL Embossing Folder.

I then die-cut Mirror Board Matte Silver Cardstock with the Elegance Beautiful DL Border Die and layered it onto the embossed cardstock.

Following on from this I die-cut Navy Cardstock with the Scalloped Circle Die, stamped a Christmas Sentiment using the Embossing Ink Pad, Mirror Platinum Classic Metallics Embossing Powder and heat embossed it. I then layered it onto the card front using 3D foam dots.

I then foiled with the Elegance Sending Love Hotfoil Stamp using Navy Cardstock, Silver Matt Finish Heat Activated Foil and the GoPress and Foil Machine. 

Follow my video tutorial below to learn how to foil with the Elegance Sending Love Hotfoil Stamp.

To finish I die-cut Mirror Board Matte Silver Cardstock with the Elegance Beautiful DL Border, You Are Adorable Leaf, Deck The Halls Hanging Bauble Ribbon Dies and adhered it onto the card front using 3D foam dots.

Are you ready to learn how to foil 

with the Elegance Sending Love Hotfoil Stamp?

Grab a cuppa and just click the video link below.

Video Link:

Video Link: https://youtu.be/6PMP4Uzp98E

Couture Creations Material List:

C0726520 GoPower & Emboss Machine

C0727163 GoPower & Emboss Magnetic Platform

C0725032 GoPress and Foil Machine

C0725351 Silver Matte Finish Heat Activated Foil

C0727860 Glass Mat

C0727381 Precision Stamp Press

C0728299 Stamp Scrubber

C0728094 Stamp Cleaner

C0726591 Creative Detailer

C0728833 Elegance Framed Bouquet DL Embossing Folder

C0728852 Elegance Sending Love Hotfoil Stamp and Die Set

C0728838 Elegance You Are Adorable Layered Sentiment Cutting Die Set

C0728836 Elegance Beautiful DL Border Cutting Die Set

C0728539 Deck The Halls Hanging Bauble Tall Card Die Set

C0724847 White Tall Card & Envelope Set

ULT200088 Ultimate Crafts 12 x 12 Navy Cardstock

C0725409 Mirror Board Matte Silver Cardstock

C0728278 Embossing Ink Pad

C0724973 Mirror Platinum Classic Metallics Embossing Powder

C0728511 All Purpose Art Glue

AD90017 Couture Creations Double Sided Tape 12mm

Retired Materials:

C0723040 Circle Die

C0723041 Scalloped Circle Die

Follow me on my personal blog here: 

@anetscrafting.blogspot.com

Follow me on my YouTube here: 

youtube.com/@anetscrafting

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Can You Handle The Pressure! Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Dream Valley Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Lots Of Layers.

Fab 'n Funky Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Die cuts or Embossing.

Simon Says Stamp Blog Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Peace On Earth Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Beccy's Month Of Holiday Cards Challenge.  Theme:  Christmas.

ABC Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  X is for Extra Special.

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Die-Cut Divas Challenge Blog.   Theme:  Anything Winter or Christmas Themed.

Classic Design Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting today and I hope you enjoyed how I created my Christmas Card.

  

Happy Crafting!

Anet

Ice Skating Santa - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Winter Celebrations

Now here is my card 

using Ice Skating Santa

Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Sentiment: LOTV Christmas Sentiment Tag. Sizzix Seasonal Flowers Framelits Die and Stamp Set. Memory Box Precious Bells. Impression Obsession Fir Trees. Ranger Icicle and Frosted Lace Stickles.

Our Sponsor The Paper Shelter are offering one lucky winner a fabulous gift certificate of $30. But, you must use a Paper Shelter product on your card or project. This could be a Paper Shelter Image, Paper or Printable. If you don't use a Paper Shelter product, you could still win 3 digi images of your own choice. So it really is a win win situation don't you think.

Make sure you go over to The Paper Shelter Shop and take a look at all the beautiful digital stamps.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Peach On Earth Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

The 12 Months Of Christmas Link Up Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Beccy's Month Of Holiday Cards Challenge.  Theme:  Christmas.
Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Digi Design Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Load On Layers.

Dream Valley Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Lots Of Layers.

Simon Says Stamp Blog Challenge.  Theme:  Freezing Cold Mood Board.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Elegance Desk Top Calendars - Couture Creations

Hi Everyone, Anet here today and welcome to my inspiration post.

I made Desk Top Calendars with the Elegance Collection from Couture Creations.

Step by Step Instructions:

Desk Top Calendar 1

I first trimmed Smooth White cardstock to 4 1/2" x 11" and score it at 5 1/2" to create card base.

For the stand I trimmed white cardstock to 4" x 4 1/2" and score 4" side at 1/2" and 2" turn it and score it at 1/2". I fold it in half, then fold 1/2" flaps back (looks like a "w") and adhere the stand along the inside edges of the tent (middle fold is up).

I trimmed Jungle Cardstock to 4 1/4" x 5 1/4" and Elegance Patterned Paper 5 to 4" x 5".

I then cut Jungle Cardstock to 2 1/8" x 3 1/8" layered the Calendar Tab 2023 onto the cardstock and adhered onto the desk top front. 

Following from this I die-cut Mirror Board Matte Gold Lines with the Elegance Beautiful DL Border Die and adhered onto the calendar cardstock. 

To finish I die-cut Mirror Board Matte Gold Lines with the Homely Florals Love Sentiment Butterfly Dies and adhered it onto the desk top front.

Desk Top Calendar 2

I followed the same measurements for the Desk Top Calendar base as above.

I trimmed Delicate Medlar Cardstock to 4 1/4" x 5 1/4" and Elegance Patterned Paper 3 to 4" x 5".

I then cut Delicate Medlar Cardstock to 2 1/8" x 3 1/8" layered the Calendar Tab 2023 onto the cardstock and adhered onto the desk top front. 

Following from this I die-cut Delicate Medlar Cardstock with the Elegance Beautiful DL Border Die and adhered onto the calendar cardstock. 

To finish I die-cut Mirror Board Matte Gold Lines with the Lavender Love Garden Bee Die and adhered it onto the desk top front.

Couture Creations Material List:

C0726342 Scoring Board 12 x 12

C0727860 Glass Mat

C0728827 Elegance Double Sided Patterned Paper 3 and 5

C0728836 Elegance Beautiful DL Border Cutting Die Set

C0728749 Lavender Love Garden Frame Cutting Die Set

C0728666 Homely Florals Love Sentiment Die Set

C0728766 Calendar Tabs 2023

ULT200038 Ultimate Crafts 12 x 12 Jungle Cardstock 250gsm

ULT200002 Ultimate Crafts 12 x 12 Delicate Medlar Cardstock 250gsm

C0728699 Smooth White Cardstock 280gsm

C0725407 Mirror Board Matte Gold Lines

C0728515 Turbo Tacky Glue 

AD90017 Couture Creations Double Sided Tape 12mm

Follow me on my personal blog here: 

@anetscrafting.blogspot.com

Follow me on my YouTube here: 

youtube.com/@anetscrafting

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Love To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Dream Valley Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Allsorts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes (Leaves). 

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes - Fancy Folds.

Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting today and I hope you enjoyed how I created my Desk Top Calendars.  

Happy Crafting!

Anet

Dear Santa and Waiting For Santa Too - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Red, Black and White

Now here is my card 

using Dear Santa and Waiting For Santa Too

Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Sentiment: Stamp It Christmas Sentiments.

Our Sponsor The Paper Shelter are offering one lucky winner a fabulous gift certificate of $30. But, you must use a Paper Shelter product on your card or project. This could be a Paper Shelter Image, Paper or Printable. If you don't use a Paper Shelter product, you could still win 3 digi images of your own choice. So it really is a win win situation don't you think.

Make sure you go over to The Paper Shelter Shop and take a look at all the beautiful digital stamps.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Beccy's Month Of Holiday Cards Challenge.  Theme:  Christmas.

Christmas With The Cuties Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

The 12 Months Of Christmas Link Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes Christmas.

Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Merry Christmas.

Classic Design Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Christmas.

Craft Rocket Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Christmas/Winter.

Peace On Earth Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Cute and Cuddly Layout - Couture Creations

Hi Everyone, Anet here today and welcome to my inspiration post.

I made a Scrapbook Layout with the Lavender Love Collection from Couture Creations. 

Step by Step Instructions:

I have used Paper 6 from the Lavender Love Collection and made layers with Lavender Love Patterned Paper 1, 7 and 8 and distressed it. I added it onto the layout using Liquid Scrap Dots.

For the Title and Tag I stamped the Cute and Cuddly Sentiment Set using Embossing Ink Pad and Mirror Platinum Classic Metallics Embossing Powder and heat emboss it.

Following on from this I foiled and die-cut the Lavender Love Rustic Wreath Cut and Create Die with Purple Deep Mirror Finish Heat Activated Foil using the GoPress and Foil Machine. 

Click my video tutorial below to learn how to use the Lavender Love Rustic Wreath Cut and Create Die in 3 ways.

Just click my video link below.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/8bFXXs3YOag

Following on from this I started adding flowers and die-cuts using the Lavender Love Ephemera. I also added Seafoam 3D Liquid Drops onto the butterfly ephemera and mould it using the Scoring and Moulding Tool Set.

To finish off I die-cut Paper Bag Cardstock with the Lavender Love Weathered Fences Dies and added it to my clusters of ephemera flowers. 

Couture Creations Material List:

C0726520 GoPower & Emboss Machine

C0727163 GoPower & Emboss Magnetic Platform

C0725032 GoPress and Foil Machine

C0725818 GoPress and Foil Metal Conversion Plate

C0727860 Glass Mat

C0728285 Scoring and Moulding Tool Set

C0727749 Acrylic Block Set

C0728299 Stamp Scrubber

C0728094 Stamp Cleaner

C0726053 Purple Deep Mirror Finish Heat Activated Foil

C0728737 Lavender Love Collection Kit Patterned Paper

C0728739 Lavender Love 6.5 x 6.5 Patterned Paper

C0728750 Lavender Love Weathered Fences Cutting Die Set

C0728754 Lavender Love Rustic Wreath Cut and Create Die Set

ULT200089 Ultimate Crafts 12 x 12 Violet Cardstock

ULT200045 Ultimate Crafts 12 x 12 Paper Bag Cardstock 250gsm

C0728278 Embossing Ink Pad

C0724973 Mirror Platinum Classic Metallics Embossing Powder

C0726328 Liquid Scrap Dots

ULT157649 Liquid Drops 3D Pearls Seafoam

C0728511 All Purpose Art Glue

C0728515 Turbo Tacky Glue 

Follow me on my personal blog here: 

@anetscrafting.blogspot.com

Follow me on my YouTube here: 

youtube.com/@anetscrafting

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Alphabet Challenge Blog.  Theme:  P is for Precious.

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Crafty Animals Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Classic Design Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Critter Crazies Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

My Time To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Critters.

Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Mixed It Up Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Open Technique (Foiling).

Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting today and I hope you enjoyed how I created my Scrapbook Layout.

  

Happy Crafting!

Anet

Altenew November 2022 Inspiration Challenge

Hi Everyone, hope you are all having a good week. I would like to share a card with you that I am entering into the Altenew November 2022 Inspiration Challenge.

I enjoy entering the Altenew Inspiration Challenges. The photo inspirations given by the Design Team is just a wonderful way to get my mojo in motion to create something special. 

I first created a background using the Altenew Diamond Builder Stencil with Distress Oxide Ink.

Following on from this I die-cut white cardstock with the Altenew Dry Brush Poinsettia Leaf Dies and coloured it with Distress Oxide Ink. I added it randomly onto the card front using 3D foam dots.

I then stamped the adorable Altenew Little Mushroom House Stamp onto blending cardstock and coloured it with Copic Sketch Markers. I added the coloured image onto the card front using 3D foam dots.

To finish I added a foiled sentiment die-cut using 3D foam dots.

Material list:

• Altenew Diamond Builder Stencil
• Altenew Little Mushroom House Stamp
• Altenew Dry Brush Poinsettia Die

I would like to enter the following challenges: 

Altenew November 2022 Inspiration Challenge.  Theme:  A Vibrant & Beautiful Fall Card.

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Mixed It Up Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Open Technique (Stencil and Inking Background).

Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Classic Design Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Crafty Calendar Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Four Seasons Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes Fall.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x