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

Ballerina - The Paper Shelter Challenge

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Face It!

Now here is my Calendar card 

using Ballerina
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Dies: Couture Creations: Modern Essentials Nesting Circles, Artdeco Layered Butterfly, Butterfly Garden: Butterfly Corner and C'est la Vie Geraniums. Memory Box Stitched Circle. Pattern Paper: Couture Creations - Butterfly Garden Collection. Calendar: Couture Creations.

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:

Dream Valley Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Hand Coloured Image.
Digi Design Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Circles.
Creative Sketchy Girls Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Butterflies.
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Craft Rocket Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Brown Sugar Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafts Galore Encore 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

Cute Bike - The Paper Shelter Challenge

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Dies and/or Punches.

Now here is my card 

using Cute Bike
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Dies: Couture Creations: Le Petit Jardin Evening Branch, Bending Branches, Ring Of Daisies, Curling Lilies, Scalloped Circle and Layered Butterfly. Memory Box Stiched Circle. Ranger Stickles. Pattern Paper: Le Petit Jardin. Distress Ink:  Photo Vintage.

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:

Double D Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Looking Back In Time.
The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Digi Choosday 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

I Wish I Was There - 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 Easel Desktop Calendar

using I Wish I Was There
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Dies: Couture Creations Scalloped Circle, Branching Coral and Seashells. 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:

Do All Creative Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Think Twice (two pattern paper).
Through The Purple Haze Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Favourite Colour (Blue).
Crafts Galore Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Love To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
The Crafty Addicts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Artistic Inspirations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Anet x

Rose Desktop Calendar - Anet #2 November

Hi Everyone, welcome to my post today.  I have used the beautiful new release

Le Petit Jardin

from Couture Creations to create this Desktop Calendar on the Couture Creations Blog today.

Trim a piece of white cardstock to 11.4cm x 29cm. Score at 12cm, 24cm, 26cm and 28cm. Fold to create calendar base. Trim a piece of Caloden Cardstock to 11.8cm x 12.3cm.

Le Petit Jardin Pattern Paper

Cut the beautiful Le Petit Jardin pattern paper C0725457 to 10.2cm x 12.7cm and adhere to Caloden Cardstock. Adhere onto calendar front using double sided tape.

Trim a piece of Caloden Cardstock to 6.7cm x 8cm and adhere onto calendar. Adhere onto calendar front using 3D foam tape.

Die-cut Le Petit Jardin pattern paper C0725451 with a Couture Creations - Oval Die. Foil with Le Petit Jardin - Morning Flourish Decorative Die and adhere onto scalloped oval.

Foil Le Petit Jardin Pattern Paper with Thin Cutting Die

• Heat GoPress and Foil Machine and Le Petit Jardin - Morning Flourish Decorative Die.
• Place Heat Activated Foil with the shiny side down onto thin cutting die.  
• Add pattern paper and close lid.
• Wind slowly through die-cutting machine.

Die-cut Caloden Cardstock with a Couture Creations - Scalloped Oval Die. Adhere to calendar front using 3D foam tape.

Adhere foiled pattern paper oval onto scalloped oval.

Die-Cut Le Petit Jardin Sunlit Rosebud Die with 

Ultimate Crafts - Diecut 'N Bond 

• Cut Mystique Cardstock to correct size and adhere to Diecut 'n Bond. 
• Cut with Le Petit Jardin Sunlit Rosebud Die.
• Take the cardstock out of the die and then peel off the layer that protects the sticky layer.

Die-Cut Le Petit Jardin Bending Branches Die with 

Ultimate Crafts - Diecut 'n Bond 

• Cut Caloden Cardstock to correct size and adhere to Diecut 'N Bond. 
• Cut with Le Petit Jardin Bending Branches Die.
• Take the cardstock out of the die and then peel off the layer that protects the sticky layer.

Adhere to foiled pattern paper oval to finish.

Here is the link to the video on 
how to Foil a Thin Cutting Die 
and how to use Diecut 'N Bond

Video Link

Couture Creations products I have used:

• C0725032 GoPress and Foil Machine
• C0725385 Couture Creations Foil - Gold Mirror - Heat Activated
• C0725457 12 x 12 Paper - Le Petit Jardin - Double Sided Sheet 10
• C0725451 12 x 12 Paper - Le Petit Jardin - Double Sided Sheet 06A
• ULT200021 Cardstock - 12 x 12 - Caloden (250gsm)
• ULT200011 Cardstock - 12 x 12 - Mystique (250gsm)
• C0725940 Le Petit Jardin - Sunlit Rosebud Mini Die
• C0725942 Le Petit Jardin - Morning Flourish Decorative Die
• C0725932 Le Petit Jardin - Bending Branches Die
• C0723045 Couture Creations - Scalloped Oval Nesting Die
• C0723044 Couture Creations - Oval Nesting Die
• ULT157644 Ultimate Crafts - Diecut 'N Bond 
• C0726243 Couture Creations Calendar Tabs 2019
• AD90016 Couture Creations Double Sided Tape 6mm
• AD90017 Couture Creations Double Sided Tape 12mm

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Pretty Papers.
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Simply Create Too Challenge Blog.  Theme:  More Than One Fold.
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme: 2 or more Patterned Papers.
Get Creative Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything But A Card.
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafting With An Attitude Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Morgan's Art World Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafting From The Heart Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Anet

Hammock Days - The Paper Shelter Challenge

Hi Everyone, just before this month end we have a new challenge for you. I chosen one of the newest images available on Paper Shelter and made a easel calendar.  She looks so relaxed isn't she?

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Digital Image.

Now here is my Easel Calendar

using Hammock Days.

Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Dies: Ultimate Crafts Mini Sprigs. Leane Creatif Blossoms. MFT Butterflies. Memory Box Swaying Palm. Distress Ink: Vintage Photo, Old Paper and Antique Linen. 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:

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes/Mainly Blue.
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Letter B is for Blue Designer Paper, Flowers, Butterflies and Dress.
My Time To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Circles.
The Corrosive Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Addicts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes/Spring Is In The Air.
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Anet x

Izzys Flowerpot - Digi Designs Challenge

Hi Everyone, I made another easel calendar and wanted to achieve an outside garden feeling.

It is time for a new challenge at
Digi Designs Challenge Blog

and the Theme is For Mom Or Special Lady.

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

Now here is Easel Calendar

using Izzys Flowerpot digital stamp.

Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Sentiment: Spellbinders Cinch and Go Flowers. Memory Box Busy Squirrels, Finnegan Fronds and Forest Snail. Joycrafts Corner Stones. Distress Ink: Vintage Photo.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Animal Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Stitched (Stitched Circle Die).
2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Fabrika Fantasy Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Flowers.
Simply Create Too Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything But A Card.
Crafty Addicts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes/Spring Is In The Air.
Crafty Girls Creations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafting With An Attitude Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Anet x