Yep I Have My Methods - The Paper Shelter Challenge

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Winter Fun.

Now here is my card 

using Yep, I Have My Methods!
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Sentiment: LOTV Christmas Sentiment Tag. Dies: Couture Creations Winter Corner. Impression Obsession Small Snowflake Set. Marianne Design Santa and Presents. Scrap Dragon Stitched Oval. Ranger 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:

The Merry Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Sweet Stampin Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Winter Wonderland Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Colour It.
Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges Blog.   Theme:  Anything Goes.
The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafting From The Heart Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Creations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Anet x

Couture Creations - Creative Inspiration Live 2019

Hi Everyone, save the date

Couture Creations - Creative Inspiration Live 2019

Brisbane, 2-3 March 2019

How would you like to win a FREE seat!!!

Send your guesses who do you think is teaching at the event

for a chance to win your seat!

To find out more: 

https://ckarchive.com/b/mvu7h5h73xok

Good Luck!

Wine Tag - Anet #1 November

Hi Everyone, Anet here today and welcome to my first post for the month for Couture Creations.

I have created a Wine Tag today on the Couture Creations Blog with the new release 

Le Petit Jardin

The Le Petit Jardin new release include beautiful Pattern Papers, Dies, Hot Foil Stamps and Mini Stamps.  I just love using this new release on my projects.

Trim a piece of Jungle Cardstock to 21cm x 25cm. Score at 10.5cm (21cm side). Turn and score at 10cm (25cm side). Cut top left corner and fold wine tag base. 

Le Petit Jardin Pattern Paper

Cut the beautiful Le Petit Jardin pattern papers C0725457 to 10.4cm x 11.9cm and to 15.4cm x 11.9cm.  Adhere onto inside flap using double sided tape.

Cut white cardstock to 8cm x 11.5cm. Distress the edges and adhere onto inside flap using double sided tape.

Die-cut top flap with a Couture Creations Circle Die. Die-cut Jungle Cardstock with a Couture Creations Scalloped Circle Die and Couture Creations Circle Die. Adhere onto top flap.

Stamping with Le Petit Jardin Mini Stamp

Trim a piece of white cardstock to 9cm x 14.5cm and use distress oxide to create a background. Stamp Le Petit Jardin Sunflower Mini Stamp Leaf randomly with distress oxide.

Foil with Hotfoil Stamp

• Heat GoPress and Foil Machine and Hotfoil Stamp.
• Place Heat Activated Foil with the shiny side down onto Hotfoil Stamp.  
• Add cardstock and close lid.
• Wind slowly through die-cutting machine.

Trim a piece of Delicate Medlar Cardstock to 10.6cm x 14.1cm and adhere onto leaf background using double sided tape. Adhere onto card front using 3D foam tape.

Die-Cut with Le Petit Jardin Dies

Die-cut two white cardstock pieces with Le Petit Jardin - Bending Branches Die. Use distress oxide on the Le Petit Jardin Dies and adhere onto the inside of the wine tag to finish.

Here is the link to the video on how to foil the
Happy Birthday Hotfoil Stamp with the GoPress and Foil Machine:

Video Link

Couture Creations products I have used:

• C0725032 GoPress and Foil Machine
• C0725457 12 x 12 Paper - Le Petit Jardin - Double Sided Sheet 10
• C0725437 Le Petit Jardin - Sunflower Mini Stamp
• C0725932 Le Petit Jardin - Bending Branches Die
• ULT200038 Cardstock - 12 x 12 - Jungle (250gsm)
• ULT200002 Cardstock - 12 x 12 - Delicate Medlar (216gsm)
• C0725288 Hotfoil Stamp - AG - Happy Birthday
• C0725391 Foil - Green Mirror Finish - Heat Activated
• C0723040 Couture Creations - Dies - Nesting - Circle
• C0723041 Couture Creations Dies - Nesting - Scallop Circle

Other: Distress Oxide.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Halloween Colours (Green).
Dream Valley Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything But A Card.
Incy Wincy Designs Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Happy Birthday.
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Fancy Folds.

Thank you for visiting today and I hope you enjoyed how I created my wine tag.  Have a wonderful day!

Anet

Thinking Of You - Anet #2 October

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

I created a Pop Up Z Fold card today on the Couture Creations Blog with the new releases from Couture Creations:

Le Petit Jardin

Pattern Papers, Dies, Hot Foil Stamps and Mini Stamps

Modern Essentials

Cut, Foil and Emboss Nesting Dies

I trim a piece of Mystique Cardstock  to 14cm x 28cm for the card base and 3.5cm x 28cm for the strip. Score card base and strip at 7cm and 14cm.

Le Petit Jardin Pattern Paper

I cut the beautiful Le Petit Jardin Pattern Papers C0725447 (Flowers) to 14.6cm x 14.4cm and 7.4cm x 14.4cm. C0725447 (Stripes) to 3.9cm x 14.6cm and twice to 3.9cm x 7.4cm.  Adhere to card front and strip using double sided tape.

Stamping with Le Petit Jardin Mini Stamps

I stamped the beautiful Le Petit Jardin - Traditional Bloom Mini Stamp with black ink and coloured.  Fussy-cut stamped flower and adhere to card front using 3D foam tape.

Stamping with Le Petit Jardin Mini Stamps

I stamped Le Petit Jardin - Thinking Of You Mini Stamp onto white cardstock with Gold ink. 

Cut and foil with Modern Essentials Dies

I then cut and foil white cardstock with Modern Essentials - Cut, Foil and Emboss Decorative Nesting Panel Frame.

• Heat Metal Shim and Modern Essentials - Cut, Foil and Emboss Decorative Nesting Panel Frame sharp edges up on GoPress and Foil Machine Heating Platform.
• Place Heat Activated Foil with the shiny side down.  
• Add cardstock. 
• May also need extra card stock shim subject to what machine you use.
• Close lid and heat up for 30 seconds. 
• Wind slowly through die-cutting machine.

Just love that it cut, foil and emboss the frame all with one go. Adhere die-cut sentiment onto foil die-cut frame and adhere to card front using 3D foam tape.

Le Petit Jardin Dies

I die-cut white cardstock Le Petit Jardin Dies. Adhere to card front.

Le Petit Jardin DiesLe Petit Jardin - Jardin Corners Die

Le Petit Jardin - Framed Daisies Decorative Die

 Le Petit Jardin - Curling Lilies and Evening Branch

Le Petit Jardin - Midday Corner Decorative Die

Foil and Cut with Le Petit Jardin Dies

• Heat GoPress and Foil Machine.
• Place die with cutting side up onto GoPress and Foil Machine Platform.
• Place Heat Activated Foil with the shiny side down.  
• Add cardstock. Close lid and heat up for 30 seconds.
• May also need extra card stock shim subject to what machine you use.
• Wind slowly through die-cutting machine.
• Replace die over foiled flower and wind through die-cutting machine.

Adhere to card front using 3D foam tape.

Here is the link to the video on how to 

foil Le Petit Jardin Dies with the GoPress and Foil Machine:

Video Link

Couture Creations products I have used:

• C0725032 GoPress and Foil Machine
• C0725818 GoPress & Foil Metal Conversion Plate
• C0726460 Modern Essentials - Cut, Foil and Emboss Nesting Inset Oval Frames
• C0725447 12 x 12 Paper - Le Petit Jardin - Double Sided Sheet - 02
• C0725934 Die - Le Petit Jardin - Curling Lilies
• C0725937 Die - Le Petit Jardin - Evening Branch
• C0725938 Die - Le Petit Jardin - Jardin Corners
• C0725944 Die - Le Petit Jardin - Framed Daisies Decorative
• C0725943 Die - Le Petit Jardin - Midday Corner Decorative
• C0725939 Die - Le Petit Jardin - Ring Of Daisies
• C0725438 Mini Stamp - Le Petit Jardin - Thinking Of You
• C0725443 Mini Stamp - Le Petit Jardin - Traditional Bloom
• C0725385 Foil Gold (Mirror) - Heat Activated
• C0726053 Foil Purple (Deep Mirror) - Heat Activated
• ULT200011 12 x 12 Cardstock - Mystique (250gsm)
• AD90016 Double Sided Tape 6mm
• J7023-091 Brilliance - Ink Pad - Galaxy Gold
• J7005-900 Memento - Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black

Other: Colouring Markers. Gems.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Stripes.
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Sentiments Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Bizzy Becs Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting today and I hope you enjoyed how I created my card.  Have a wonderful day!

Anet

Wendys Flying Lesson - Digi Designs Challenge

Hi Everyone,

It is time for a new challenge at

Digi Designs Challenge Blog

and the Theme is Creepy Or Cute.

Make sure you go over to Di's Digi Stamps and take a look at Di's beautiful Digital Stamps.  

Now here is my Witch's Broom Treat Bag

using Wendys Flying Lesson digital stamp.

Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

I found this cute Witch's Broom Treat Bag at Two Crafting Sisters Blog.

Sentiment: Hero Arts Happy Halloween. Dies: Couture Creations Scalloped Circle. Memory Box Stitched Circle.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Animal Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Halloween.
Crafty Animals Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
2 Crafty Critter Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Fall Back.
The Crafty Addicts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Spook It Up.
Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Autumn Glow.
Craft Rocket Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Autumn/Halloween.
Brown Sugar Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Halloween.
Love To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Anet x

My Adorable Little Witch - The Paper Shelter Challenge

Hi Everyone, Are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Digital Image.

Now here is my card 

using My Adorable Little Witch
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Sentiment: Hero Arts Happy Halloween. Dies: Memory Box Ghost Trio. Poppystamps Small Madison Window.

I created my own background with Distress Oxide: Blueprint Sketch, Seedless Preserves, Carved Pumpkin, Fossilized Amber and Mowed Lawn.

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:

Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Halloween.
Do All Kreatives Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Create Your Own Background.
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Fall Back.
The Crafty Addicts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Spook It Up.
Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Autumn Glow.
Craft Rocket Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Autumn/Halloween.
Brown Sugar Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Halloween.
Morgan's Artworld Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Love To Craft 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

Masculine Birthday - Anet #1 October

Hi Everyone, welcome to my post. I am so excited to show you my first project as Design Team Member for Couture Creations.

I have created a Triple Panel Standing Masculine Fold card today on the Couture Creations Blog with the new releases from Couture Creations:

Alpha Numeric
Cut, Foil and Emboss Dies

Le Petit Jardin
Pattern Papers, Dies, Hot Foil Stamps and Mini Stamps

Modern Essentials

Cut, Foil and Emboss Nesting Dies

I trim a piece of green cardstock to 16.5cm x 24cm. Scored at 6cm, 8cm, 16cm and 18cm and fold card base.

Le Petit Jardin Pattern Paper

I cut the beautiful Le Petit Jardin pattern papers C0725451 to 8.4cm x 16.9cm and C0425413 to 6.4cm x 16.9cm.  Adhere to green cardstock using doubles sided tape.

Le Petit Jardin Dies

I die-cut green cardstock Le Petit Jardin Dies and adhere to card front.

Cut and Emboss with Modern Essentails Dies

• Place Modern Essentials - Cut, Foil and Emboss Decorative Nesting Panel Frame (Big) on base plate.
• Add green cardstock and then cutting plate.  
• Wind through die-cutting machine.

It cut and emboss the frame at the same time ... how wonderful is that! Adhere to card front.

Cut and Foil with Modern Essentials Dies

• Heat Metal Conversion Plate and Modern Essentials - Cut, Foil and Emboss Decorative Nesting Panel Frame (Small) on GoPress Foil Machine Heating Platform.
• Place Heat Activated Foil with the shiny side down.  
• Add cardstock. Close lid and heat up. 
• Wind slowly through die-cutting machine.

Just love that it cut, foil and emboss the frame all with one go. Adhere to card front using 3D foam tape.

Foil with Le Petit Jardin - Hotfoil Stamps

• Heat the Le Petit Jardin - Hotfoil Stamp on GoPress Foil Heating Platform.
• Place Heat Activated Foil with the shiny side down.  
• Add cardstock. Close lid and heat up. 
• Wind slowly through die-cutting machine.

I die-cut the foil sentiment with Modern Essentials - Cut, Foil and Emboss Nesting Inset Oval Frame. Adhere to card front using 3D foam tape.

Cut and Foil with Alpha Numeric Dies

• Heat Metal Conversion Plate and Alpha Numeric - Cut, Foil and Emboss Dies on GoPress Foil Machine Heating Platform.
• Place Heat Activated Foil with the shiny side down.  
• Add cardstock. Close lid and heat up. 
• Wind slowly through die-cutting machine.

It cut and foil the numbers at the same time. Adhere to green foiled frame to finish.

It was so exciting to see all the beautiful papers, dies and foil stamps coming together.

Here is the link to the video on how to 
foil Alpha Numeric Dies with the GoPress and Foil Machine:

Video Link

Couture Creations products I have used:

• C0725032 GoPress and Foil Machine
• C0725818 GoPress & Foil Metal Conversion Plate
• C0726469 Modern Essentials - Cut, Foil and Emboss Decorative Nesting Panel Frames
• C0726378 Alpha Numeric Cut, Foil and Emboss Dies
• C0726460 Modern Essentials - Cut, Foil and Emboss Nesting Inset Oval Frames
• C0725931 HFS - Le Petit Jardin - Brother
• C0725932 Die - Le Petit Jardin - Bending Branches
• C0725938 Die - Le Petit Jardin - Jardin Corners
• C0725413 12 x 12 Paper - Le Petit Jardin - Double Sided Sheet - P
• C0725451 12 x 12 Paper - Le Petit Jardin - Double Sided Sheet 06
• C0725391 Foil Green (Mirror Finish) - Heat Activated
• AD90016 Double Sided Tape 6mm

I would like to enter the following challenges:

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Use More Than One Die.
Bizzy Becs Store Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Gals Corner Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Fancy Folds.

Thank you for visiting today and I hope you enjoyed how I created my card.  Have a wonderful day!

Anet

Couture Creations Design Team 2018/2019

Hi Everyone, so excited to share the wonderful news with you!  I am so proud to have been accepted onto the International Couture Creations Designs Team 2018/2019. 

The Couture Creations Design Team includes a group of some super talented crafters from across the globe. Now to introduce the talented Creative Team:

Blog Link: http://abinspirations.blogspot.com/

Blog Link: http://www.aliciaredshaw.com.au/

Blog Link: https://anetscrafting.blogspot.com/

Blog Link: http://ideasforcardmaking.net/

Blog Link: http://lillybits.blogspot.com/

Blog Link: https://joscraftyplace.blogspot.com/

Blog Link: https://gentlemancrafter.com/

Blog Link: http://www.jowilnanolte.co.za/

Blog Link: http://info032593.wixsite.com/amazingcards

Blog Link: http://www.gogacrafts.com/

Blog Link: https://frisbys.blogspot.com/

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

Anet