The Aviator - The Paper Shelter Challenge

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Birthday Creations.

Now here is my card 

using The Aviator
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Dies: Cheery Lynn Designs Gears. MFT Mini Film Strip. Memory Box Stitched Circle. Distress Ink Photo Vintage. Tags.

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:

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
The Male Room Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Digi Choosday Crafting Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Gals Corner Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Tag You're It.

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

Anet x

Little Girl Walkies - Digi Designs Challenge

Hi Everyone,

It is time for a new challenge at

Digi Designs Challenge Blog

and the Theme is Include An Animal.

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

Now here is my card

using Little Girl Walkies digital stamp.

Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Sentiment: LOTV Circular Sentiments. Dies: Couture Creations - C'est La Vie Ferns, Le Petit Jardin - Bending Branches, Evening Branch and Morning Flourish Decorative, Ultimate Crafts Rambling Rose Mini Sprigs and Butterfly Garden Baby Moths. Memory Box Stitched Circle. Presscut Circle. Ranger Gold Stickles. White Gel Pen.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Through The Purple Haze Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Puppy Love.
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Animals Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog.  Theme: With Love.
Crafting With Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Anet x

Butterfly Garden Gift Box - Couture Creations

Hi Everyone, Anet here today and welcome to my second inspiration post this month for the Couture Creations Blog.

I have created a Gift Box with the new releases 

Modern Essentials and Butterfly Garden Collection

from Couture Creations. 

I got the inspiration from Kirstens Blogg.

Step by step instructions:

1. Trim a piece of Fairy Wings Cardstock to 8¼" x 11" (20.4cm x 28.1cm). 

2. Score on the 7¾" side at 1½" and 6¼" (13.8cm and 15.8cm).

3. Turn your cardstock and score the 11" side at 1", 4½", 6" and 9½"  (12.5cm, 11.4cm, 15.2cm and 24.1cm).

4. Fold the score lines.

5. Cut away the outer panels from the 1" side as well as the 3½" wide panel. Cut the horizontal fold lines and vertical fold lines to create glue tabs for the box.

6. Round the edges of lid fold (1" x 4¾" piece).

7. Cut Butterfly Garden Pattern Paper twice to 4.6cm x 9.6cm (2 5/8" x 9 5/8")  and twice to 4.6cm x 12.4cm (2 5/8" x 5 3/8"). 

8. Flip box base over and decorate panels.

9. Glue tabs and adhere box together.

10. Die-cut Fairy Wings Cardstock with Modern Essentials Oval Frame Die.

11. Add double sided tape onto the bottom of the box and adhere onto the oval frame die-cut.

12. Foil with Modern Essentials Cut, Foil and Emboss Nesting Oval Frames Die:

• Heat Metal Shim, Modern Essentials Nesting Oval Frames Die sharp edges up and GoPress & Foil Machine.
• Place Heat Activated Foil with the shiny side down. 
• Add Fairy Wings Cardstock.
• Close lid and heat up for 30 seconds.
• Wind slowly through die-cutting machine.

13. Die-cut Butterfly Garden Pattern Paper with Modern Essentials Oval Frame Die. 

14. Adhere onto foiled oval frame die-cut.

15. Adhere ribbon onto the centre of the lid.

16. Add double sided tape onto the lid of the box and adhere onto the foiled oval frame die-cut.

17. Cut a piece of cheesecloth and colour with distress ink. Stick onto box front.

18. Die-cut a white cardstock Butterfly Garden Beehive Die and colour with distress ink. Stick onto box front.

19. Adhere Butterfly Garden - Die-cut Ephemera flowers and sentiment onto box front using 3D foam pads.

20. Die-cut white cardstock Butterfly Garden Leafy Dies and Butterfly Garden Ornate Corners Dies. Colour with distress oxide and adhere onto box front.

21. Die-cut white cardstock Butterfly Garden Baby Moths and Queen Bee Dies.

22. Foil with Butterfly Gardens Die-cuts:

• Heat Metal Shim and GoPress & Foil Machine.
• Place Heat Activated Foil with the shiny side down. 
• Add Butterfly Garden Baby Moths and Queen Bee cardstock die-cuts onto foil.
• Close lid and heat up for 30 seconds.
• Wind slowly through die-cutting machine.

23. Adhere Baby Moths and Queen Bee onto box front using 3D foam pads to finish.

Here is the link to the video on how to 

• Foil Modern Essentials Oval Frame Die with the GoPress and Foil Machine,
• Die-cut with Modern Essentials Oval Frame Die
• and scoring the Chocolate Box base with Scoring Board.

Video Link:

Couture Creations products I have used:

• C0725032 GoPress and Foil Machine
• C0725818 GoPress & Foil Metal Conversion Plate
• C0725703 Rose Gold Bright - Heat Activated Foil
• C0726063 Gold Foil Iridescent Triangular Pattern - Heat Activated Foil
• C0726057 Rainbow Foil Mirror Finish - Heat Activated Foil
• C0726529 12 x 12 Paper - Butterfly Garden - Double Sided Sheet 02A
• ULT200079 Cardstock - 12 x 12 - Fairy Wings
• C0726456 Modern Essentials - Cut, Foil and Emboss Nesting Inset Oval Frames Die
• C0726540 Butterfly Garden - Die-Cut Ephemera
• C0726552 Butterfly Garden - Beehive Mini Cutting Die
• C0726550 Butterfly Garden - Leafy Mini Cutting Die
• C0726545 Butterfly Garden - Ornate Corners Mini Cutting Die Set
• C0726548 Butterfly Garden - Baby Moths Mini Cutting Die
• C0726551 Butterfly Garden - Queen Bee Mini Cutting Die Set
• C0726343 Couture Creations - Mini Guillotine Trimmer
• C0726342 Couture Creations - Scoring Board
• AD90017 Couture Creations Double Sided Tape 12mm
• C0726428 Couture Creations - Black Foam Dots
• C0726427 Couture Creations Black Foam Squares
• C0726429 Couture Creations Black Foam Mini Dots
• M4215003 Punch - Martha Stewart Corner Rounder

For Stockists click the link below:

https://couturecreations.com.au/pages/store-locator

Other: Distress Ink and Distress Oxide Ink. Cheesecloth.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Animal Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Butterflies.
Crafty Animals Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Wings.
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Morgan's Artworld Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes/Use A Critter.
Crafty Creations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Anet

Summertime - The Paper Shelter Challenge

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Letters or Numbers.

Now here is my card 

using Summertime
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Sentiment: Scrap Dragon Happy Anniversary. Dies: Couture Creations C'est La Vie - Ferns, Seaside & Me - Seashells and Branching Coral. Leane Creatif Blossom. Memory Box Stitched Circle. Presscut Circle. Distress Ink - Vintage Photo. White Gel Pen.

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:

Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog.  Theme: With Love.
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Artistic Inspirations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes/Optional Twist Love It Up.
Incy Wincy Designs Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Make It Girly.
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Flowers.

Crafts Galore Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Love To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Simply Create Too Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Morgan's Artworld Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Anet x

You Have My Micey Heart - Digi Designs Challenge

Hi Everyone,

It is time for a new challenge at

Digi Designs Challenge Blog

and the Theme is Valentine.

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

Now here is my card

using You Have My Micey Heart digital stamp.

Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Sentiment: Wild Rose Studio Love Circles. Dies: Couture Creations Oval Die. Memory Box Finnegan Fronds and Heart Tree. Scrap Dragon Stitched Oval. Marianne Design Flower Set. Distress Ink Vintage Photo. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

The Crafty Addicts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes/Optional Valentines Colours.
Crafty Animals Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Simply Create Too Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes/Optional Twist Hearts.
Fab 'n Funky Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Heart and Flowers.
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Brown Sugar Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Love.
Double D Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Hearts

Artistic Inspirations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes/Optional Twist Love It Up.

Dream Valley Challenges Blog.  Theme:  Love and Kisses.

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

Anet x

Modern Essentials Birthday Card - Couture Creations

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

I have created a Nautical Birthday Card today 

with the new release Modern Essentials 

from Couture Creations. 

Trim white cardstock to 15.2cm x 21cm, score and fold card base.  Cut Ulysses Blue Cardstock to 11.8cm x 15.6cm.

Cut mixed media cardstock to 10.7cm x 14.6cm. Apply Gesso and allow to dry. Add distress oxide and allow to dry.  Apply stencil and use Modeling Paste through the stencil.  Allow to dry and stick onto cardstock.

Add brads and adhere onto card front using 3D foam pads.

Foil with Modern Essentials 
Cut, Foil and Emboss Inset Oval Frames Die

• Heat Metal Shim, Modern Essentials Inset Oval Frame Die sharp edges up and GoPress & Foil Machine.
• Place Heat Activated Foil with the shiny side down. 
• Add Ultimate Crafts - Ulysses Blue Cardstock.
• May need extra cardstock shims subject to what machine you use.
• Close lid and heat up for 30 seconds.
• Wind slowly through die-cutting machine.

Stick to card front.

Die-Cut with Modern Essentials 
Cut, Foil and Emboss Inset Oval Frames Die

Die-cut a mixed media cardstock Modern Essentials Inset Oval Frame.

Apply Gesso and allow to dry. Add distress oxide and allow to dry. Apply stencil and use Modeling Paste through the stencil.  Allow to dry.

Stick onto cardstock.

Foil with Cardstock Die-cuts

Die-cut a white cardstock Couture Creations Tall Ship and Happy Birthday Sentiment.

• Heat Metal Shim and GoPress & Foil Machine.
• Place Heat Activated Foil with the shiny side down onto Metal Shim.
• Add cardstock die-cut onto foil.
• May need extra cardstock shims subject to what machine you use.
• Close lid. Heat up for 30 seconds.
• Wind slowly through die-cutting machine.

Stick sentiment onto card front.

Adhere foiled ship onto card front using 3D foam pads to finish.

Here is the link to the video on how to foil 

Modern Essentials Cut, Foil and Emboss Dies 
and Cardstock Die-cuts with the GoPress and Foil Machine:

Video Link

Couture Creations products I have used:

• C0725032 GoPress and Foil Machine
• ULT200012 Cardstock - Ulysses Blue
• C0726460 Modern Essentials - Cut, Foil and Emboss Nesting Inset Oval Frames
• C0725385 Couture Creations Foil - Gold Mirror - Heat Activated
• C0726167 Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Tall Ship Die
• AD90016 Couture Creations - Double Sided Tape - 6mm

For Stockists click the link below:

https://couturecreations.com.au/pages/store-locator

Other: Mixed Media cardstock. Happy Birthday Sentiment Die. Cobblestone Stencil. Gesso. Modeling Paste. Distress Oxide Frayed Burlap. 3D foam pads. Brads.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Cardmakers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Add Some Texture.
Cardz 4 Guys Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Something Beginning With T (Textured background).
Do All Kreatives Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Mixed Media.
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Creations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafts Galore Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Love To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Morgan's Artworld 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

Fa-La-La-La-La-La-La-La-La - Christmas Crafts All Year Round

Hi Everyone, it is time for a new challenge at Christmas Crafts All Year Round and the theme is Carols/Songs.

Sadly this will be my last inspiration card for Christmas Crafts All Year Round. I want to thank Deanne for having me on her DT and enjoyed being part of her wonderful DT. I wish Deanne and all the other DT Members all of the best.

Now here is my card
using Fa-La-La-La-La-La-La-La-La - The Paper Shelter.
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Sentiment: Wild Rose Studio Christmas Circles. Dies: Couture Creations Winter Corner. MFT Woodgrain Fence. Marianne Design Mini Poinsettias and Fir Branch. Impression Obsession Fir Trees. Memory Box Stitched Circle. Distress Ink Vintage Photo. White Gel Pen.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Sweet Stampin Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Creations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Winter Wonderland Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
12 Months Of Christmas Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.
The Crafters Cafe Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Something Beginning With F (Fence and Fir Branch).

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

Anet x