Christmas Carols - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is World Book Day

Now here is my card 

using Christmas Carols
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Sentiment: LOTV Christmas Sentiment Tag. Dies: Couture Creations: Winter Corner, Deck The Halls Happy Holidays Tall Die Set and Highland Christmas Christmas Forest. Marianne Design Mini Poinsettias. Cheery Lynn Designs Colonial Lamp Post. 

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

Christmas Crafts All Year Round Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Use Red and Green with Circles.

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Classic Design Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

ABC Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  I is for Inky.

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

The Corrosive Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

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

Anet x

Guitar Pop-Up Easel Block Card - Couture Creations

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

I made a Pop-Up Easel Block Card with the new released Lucy's Every Day Outline Stamps Collection and Gel Printing Plate from Couture Creations.

I found the inspiration from Sam's Blog.

Step by Step Instructions:

Measurements needed to make Pop-Up Easel Block Card:

• Card Base - 1 Piece of 11 1/2" x 5" Ulysses Cardstock. Score along the 11 1/2" side at 1", 2", 3", 4" and 8".
• 3 Pieces of 3/4" x 4 3/4" Stamping Technique Press Print to cover the 3 sides of the block. 
• Card for the Easel Side - 1 Piece of 4" x 5" Ulysses Cardstock. Score along the 4" side at 3 1/2".
• Main Front Panel - 1 Piece of 5" x 7" Ulysses Cardstock and 1 Piece of 4 3/4" x 6 3/4" Stamping Technique Press Print.
• Stamp Image - 1 Piece of 2 3/4" x 5 3/8" Blending Card. 
• To Cover the Inside Base of the Card - 1 Piece of 4 3/4' x 3 1/4" White Cardstock and 1 Piece of 4 3/4" x 2 3/4" Stamping Technique Press Print.

I first trimmed Ulysses Cardstock, scored it and fold the score lines. I then glued the fourth scoring section using Couture Creations Clear Gel Tacky Glue and fold the third and fourth scoring sections over onto the card base.

Tip: The Tacky Glue dries clear and you have a small window of opportunity to reposition you cardstock while the glue is wet. Good quality glue.

I cut the Stamping Technique Press Print I created with the Gel Printing Plate and adhere it onto the three sides of the block. 

If you unfamiliar to the Gel Plate or just want to familiarize yourself  again just visit my Gel Printing Plate Technique Blog Post.  I made Four Videos showing you how to create with the Gel Printing Plate. 

Gel Printing Plate Video Links:

- Video 1 - Preparation Part 1

https://youtu.be/mKfAlZSO5r0

- Video 2 - Stamp Technique Part 2

https://youtu.be/jA6Qo9mzu5k

For the Easel side I trimmed Ulysses Cardstock, score it and fold the score line. I then adhere it onto the card base using Couture Creations Clear Gel Tacky Glue.

For the Main Front Panel a trimmed Ulysses Cardstock and adhered the Stamping Technique Press Print I created with the new released Gel Printing Plate. I glued it on the easel card base using Couture Creations Clear Glue Tacky Glue.

I then cut Blending Card and stamped the Lucy's Every Day Framed Guitar Stamp using the Stamp and Colour Outline Ink Pad Soft Black. I coloured it with the Twin Tip Alcohol Ink Markers and adhere it onto the Easel Card Base using 3D foam dots.

Twin Tip Alcohol Ink Markers Combinations:

Guitar: 279, 2727, 286, 319, 323, 327, 401, 656, 5305, 0, 454, 431, 430 and White Gel Pen

Blue around frame: 279, 2727, 286

Shadow: 9482

To decorate the inside base of the card I cut white cardstock and the Stamping Technique Press Print. I adhered it to the inside using Couture Creations Clear Gel Tacky Glue. 

To finish I die-cut Silver Mirror Board with the Homely Florals Happy Sentiment Die.

Couture Creations Material List:

C0727452 Gel Printing Plate 5 x 7

C0727381 Precision Stamp Press

C0728299 Stamp Scrubber

C0728094 Stamp Cleaner

C0728475 Stamp and Colour Outline Ink Pad Soft Black

C0728580 Blending Card

C0APC2 Twin Tip Alcohol Ink Markers

C0728710 Lucy's Every Day Framed Guitar Outline Stamp

C0728662 Homely Florals Happy Sentiment Die Set

ULT200012 Ultimate Crafts 12 x 12 Ulysses Blue Cardstock 250gsm

C0725409 Mirror Board Matte Silver

C0728516 Clear Gel Tacky Glue

Follow me on my personal blog here: 

http://www.anetscrafting.blogspot.com.au/

Follow me on my YouTube here: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMNDjLhp-1n6YGsynAdAPjg

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.

Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Add Texture To Your Card.

Craft Rocket Challenge Blog.  Theme:  For The Boys/Men.

Allsorts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Masculine.

Thank you for visiting today and I hope you enjoyed how I created my Pop-Up Easel Block Card.  

Happy Crafting!

Anet

Charming Spring Girl - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Pastel Colours

Now here is my card 

using Charming Spring Girl
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Sentiment: LOTV Sentiment Tag. Dies: Memory Box Darla Butterfly. MFT Butterflies. Couture Creations: C'est La Vie Geraniums, Le Petit Jardin Evening Branch, Butterfly Garden Butterfly Corner and Ornate Corners, Peaceful Peonies Cornered Leaves and Tall Branches. Ranger Gold 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:

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

Digi Choosday Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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:  2 or more Patterned Papers.

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

Dream Valley Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Passion For Markers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Animal Magic.

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

Anet x

Gel Printing Plate Techniques - Couture Creations

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

Using the gel plate is very new to me, but I thought this is a great opportunity for you and me to share the journey together. To keep the videos short I have four videos where I show you how to create beautiful prints using different techniques with the Couture Creations Gel Printing Plate.

Step by Step Instructions:

Video 1 - Prepare Work Area for Gel Printing Plate

Are you new to Gel Printing?  My video tutorial below will show you how to:

• Prepare your work area for Gel Printing.
• What tools or products you will need.

Tip:  Bear in mind that your Brayer have a stand with two metal pieces. Do not use the Brayer the wrong way around. The metal pieces might damage the Gel Plate surface.

Are you ready? Just click the video link 

to get started with one of the four videos in my series.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/mKfAlZSO5r0

Video 2 - Stamp Technique

The Stamp Technique together with the Couture Creations Gel Printing Plate is the perfect way to get more out of your stamps. Follow my video tutorial below to learn how to create prints using Acrylic Paint and the Stamp Technique.

Tip:  Give the Stamp a quick wipe, because you do not want the paint to dry on the stamp. You can do a proper clean after your craft session.

I have a surprise on the way ... please visit my blog again where I will give you a project idea using this fantastic background print.

 Get ready with a cuppa and click the video link

to learn about the Stamp Technique with the Gel Plate.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/jA6Qo9mzu5k

Video 3 - Stencil Technique

Do you have allot of stencils and might have neglected them for a while? My video tutorial is the perfect time to dust of those stencils and use the Stencil Technique together with the Couture Creations Gel Printing Plate to create prints.

Tip:  I find it better to mix the paint on the Couture Creations Glass Mat rather on the Gel Plate. You can reuse the paint on the Glass Mat for your next press.

I have the perfect project idea for you to use this gorgeous background print. Be sure to come back again to my blog.

Do you wonder how I created this? 

Just click the video link.

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

Video 4 - Die-Cut Technique

I just love dies and if you like it as much as I do, this video tutorial is the perfect way to learn how to create prints with the Couture Creations Gel Printing Plate, using Acrylic Paint and the Die-Cut Technique.

With the Die-cut Technique you not only getting a fantastic background print, but the die-cuts are simultaneously coloured with the Gel Plate and you can use it on another project.

Please visit my blog again for a surprise project inspiration where I will be using this beautiful background print.

Tip:  When we think of layers on our Gel Plate we need to think about what we put on first, because that will be at the front of the print once you lift it off from the Gel Plate.

This video is the final video in my series.

Are you ready? Just click the video link. 

Video Link: https://youtu.be/m2SDAJt-GlA

Couture Creations Material List:

C0727452 Gel Printing Plate 5 x 7

C0727860 Glass Mat

C0727749 Acrylic Block Set

C0728710 Lucy's Every Day Framed Guitar Outline Stamp

C0728662 Homely Florals Happy Sentiment Die Set

C0728666 Homely Florals Love Sentiment Die Set

C0728660 Homely Florals Smile Sentiment Die Set

C0724887 Anna Griffin Rose Trellis Stencil

Follow me on my personal blog here: 

http://www.anetscrafting.blogspot.com.au/

Follow me on my YouTube here: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMNDjLhp-1n6YGsynAdAPjg

I would like to enter the following challenges:

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

Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Use Some Flowers.

Make My Monday Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Use A Stencil.

Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog.  Theme:  No Cards (Backgrounds created with Gel Print Plate).

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Simply Create Too Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Make Your Own Background.

Dream Valley Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting today and I hope you enjoyed my Technique Videos on how to use the Couture Creations Gel Printing Plate.  

Happy Crafting!

Anet