Easel Calendar Sunburnt Country - Couture Creations

Hi Everyone, Anet here today 

and welcome to my inspiration post

for the Couture Creations Blog.

I made an Easel Calendar
with the new release Sunburnt Country Collection

from Couture Creations. 

Step by step instructions:

1. Cut Driftwood Cardstock to 11.5cm x 28cm.

2. Score at 2 3/4 inch and 5 1/2 inch and fold to create base.

3. Cut white cardstock to 11.8cm x 16.9cm and 14.4cm x 11.8cm.
Use Distress Oxide Ink to create a background.

4. Stamp Sunburnt Country Fenced In Die
randomly with Memento Ink.

Use Distress Oxide Ink to create a background.

5. Stamp Sunburnt Country Gumnuts Stamp 
randomly with Distress Oxide Ink.

6. Adhere calendar onto bottom background using 3D foam dots
and adhere onto card front using double sided tape.

7. Die-cut Cypress Pine Cardstock with  
Sunburnt Country Acacia Branch Die and
white cardstock with Sunburnt Country Frangipani Flower Die.

Colour Frangipani Die-cuts with Distress Oxide Ink.

Adhere onto card front using 3D foam dots.

8. Adhere top background onto card front

using double sided tape.

9. Use Ink Letterpress Technique with white cardstock and
Australian Flourish Cut, Foil and Emboss Die.

Adhere onto card front using 3D foam dots.

10. Foil with Sunburnt Country Dragonfly Die:

- Heat GoPress & Foil Machine with Metal Conversion Plate.

- Place Heat Activated Foil with the shiny side down.

- Place Dragonfly Die-cut onto heat activated foil.

- Place shim cardstock.

- Close lid and heat up for 30 seconds.

- Wind slowly through die-cutting machine.

Adhere onto card front using 3D foam dots.

11. Add sequins to card front to finish.

Here is the link to the video on how to 

- Cut and Ink with Cut, Foil and Emboss Die and

- Foil with Cardstock Die-cuts.

Video Link:
https://youtu.be/ETRbEwPqVjk

Couture Creations products I have used:



C0725032 GoPress and Foil Machine

C0725818 GoPress & Foil Metal Conversion Plate
C0726752 Mini Score Board
C0727208 Sunburnt Country Gumnuts Mini Stamp
C0727225 Sunburnt Country Dragonfly Die
C0727227 Sunburnt Country Acacia Branch Die
C0727228 Sunburnt Country Frangipani Flower Die
C0727233 Sunburnt Country Fenced In Die
C0727292 Sunburnt Country Australian Flourish Cut, Foil and Emboss Die Set

C0726062 Green & Gold Foil Mirror Finish - Heat Activated Foil
C0725385 Gold Foil Mirror Finish - Heat Activated Foil

ULT200046 12 x 12 Ultimate Crafts Driftwood Cardstock
AD90017 Couture Creations Double Sided Tape 12mm
C0726428 Couture Creations Foam Dots

For Stockists click the link below:

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

I would like to enter the following challenges:

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

Dream Valley Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Add a Sentiment.
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Fancy Folds.

The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Crafty Creations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting today and I hope you enjoyed 
how I created my Easel Calendar.
Happy Crafting!

Anet

Dear Santa - The Paper Shelter Challenge

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Make It Square.

Now here is my card 

using Dear Santa
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Sentiment: LOTV Christmas Sentiment Circle. Dies: Couture Creations: Naughty or Nice Curling Christmas Tree and Higland Fractal Flake. Marianne Design Mini Poinsettias. Spellbinders D-Lites Build A Stocking.

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:

Winter Wonderland Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Merry and Bright.
Creative Sketchy Girls Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Make A Christmas Card.
Sweet Stampin Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Fab 'n Funky Challenge Blog.  Theme: Christmas.
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Dream Valley Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Add a Sentiment.
The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Digi Choosday Crafting Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Anet x

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 Up Up And Away.

Now here is my card 

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

Sentiment: LOTV Christmas Circle Sentiment. Dies: Couture Creations: Naughty or Nice Sleigh and Highland Christmas Reindeer. Marianne Designs Poinsettias. Memory Box Stitched Circle.

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:

Winter Wonderland Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Merry and Bright.
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme: Christmas.
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Animals Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Through The Purple Haze Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Starry Wishes.
Crafty Cardmakers Challene Blog.  Theme:  Sparkle.
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Colour of Love.

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

Anet x

Double Flap Fun Fold Card - Couture Creations

Hi Everyone, Anet here today 

and welcome to my inspiration post

for the Couture Creations Blog.

I made a Double Flap Fun Fold Card
with the new release Men's Collection

from Couture Creations. 

I got the inspiration from Lynn's Blog.

Step by step instructions:

1. Cut white cardstock to 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch.

2. Cut Endless Dusk Cardstock to 8 1/2 x 4 inch and
score at 5 1/4 inch to create a fold flap.

3. Cut Endless Dusk Cardstock to 1 x 5 inch and score at 1 inch.

4. Cut white cardstock to 4 3/4 x 5 inch and stamp
Men's Collection A Classic Stamp on the left side.

5. Cut Gentleman's Emporium Pattern Paper to 2 x 3 1/2 inch
and adhere onto white cardstock piece next to the stamped sentiment.



6. Apply adhesive to 1 inch section and adhere to the middle 
of the back of the fold flap piece.

7. Apply double sided tape to the back of the fold flap 
and adhere onto white cardstock base.

8. Cut Gentleman's Emporium Pattern Paper to 3 x 3 3/4 inch
and adhere onto the left flap.

9. Use Ink Letterpress Technique with Endless Dusk Cardstock and
Modern Essentials Nesting Square Cut, Foil and Emboss Die.

10. Die-cut Endless Dusk Cardstock with
Modern Essentials Nesting Square Cut, Foil and Emboss Die.

11. Adhere the two die-cut squares to the end of the 1 inch flap.

12. Cut blender cardstock to 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 inch and
stamp Men's Collection Vintage Car Stamp.
Colour and adhere onto inked die-cut square.

13. Die-cut Mirror Board with Happy Birthday Sentiment Die
and adhere onto card front.

14. Die-cut Endless Dusk Cardstock with
Gentleman's Emporium - Gentlemans Corner Die.
Adhere onto the card front and to the inside of the card to finish. 

Here is the link to the video on how to 

- Adhere 1 inch flap to flap fold card;

- Use Cut, Foil and Emboss Die in two ways;
- Using Mini Scoring Board.

Video Link:
https://youtu.be/XNg2PvQIrkY

Couture Creations products I have used:

C0726520 GoPower & Emboss Machine
C0726752 Mini Score Board

C0726781 Men's Collection Vintage Car Stamp
C0726786 Men's Collection A Classic Stamp
C0726812 6 x 6 Matte Paper - Gentleman's Emporium Double Sided Sheet 05A
C0726833 Gentleman's Emporium - Gentleman's Corner Die
C0726452 Modern Essentials Nesting Squares Cut, Foil and Emboss Die
ULT200009 Ultimate Crafts Endless Dusk 12 x 12 Cardstock
C0725410 Mirror Foil Board Matte Gold
AD90017 Couture Creations Double Sided Tape 12mm
C0726428 Couture Creations Foam Dots

For Stockists click the link below:

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

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Masculine.
My Time To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Inside Out!

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Love To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Crafting With An Attitude Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Brown Sugar Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Corrosive Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Crafty Creations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting today and I hope you enjoyed 
how I created my Double Flap Fun Fold Card.
Happy Crafting!

Anet

Give Me A Kiss - The Paper Shelter Challenge

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Let's Celebrate.

Now here is my card 

using Give Me A Kiss
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Sentiment: Scrap Dragon Happy Anniversary. Dies: Couture Creations: Le Petit Jardin Evening Branch. Artdeco Secret Garden Layered Butterfly. Ultimate Crafts Rambling Rose Mini Sprigs. Memory Box Stitched Circle. Marianne Designs Flower Set. Ranger Gold Stickles. 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:

The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog.  Theme: Anything Goes.
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Digi Design Challenge  Theme:  2 or More Pattern Papers.
Dream Valley Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Things With Wings.
Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog.  Theme: Anything Goes.
A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
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