Filofax Page Storage | Distress Ink | Centura Pearl

I like to keep organised with the help of Filofax Planners! However, never had a satisfactory solution for the spare inserts that I had printed, ready to use.
           
Hence, the insert storage file!
                                

         

                        

MATERIALS

              

PAPER & CARDSTOCK
                        
Centura Pearl - A3 Cardstock - Snow White Hint of Silver *  [Amazon]
 Watercolour Card [Crafter's Companion]
Orange Cardstock
                                  
STAMPS
                  
Textures "Journal Jottings" [Crafter's Companion]
Sheena Douglass - Grunge Band [Crafter's Companion]
Sheena Douglass - Simply Scriptly (discontinued)
Tim Holtz CMS186 Cracks and Specks * [Amazon]
Tim Holtz CMS185 Grid and Croc * [Amazon]
 
DIES
                  
Trimcraft First Edition - Varsity Alphabet (discontinued)
            
PAINT & INK
                  
VersaMark Ink Pad * [Amazon]
Hero Arts White Embossing Powder * [Amazon]
Winsor & Newton White Gesso * [Amazon]
Archival Ink - Jet Black * [Amazon]
Archival Ink - Watering Can * [Amazon]
Archival Ink - Tiger Lily * [Amazon]
Archival Ink - Leaf Green * [Amazon]
Archival Ink - Fern Green * [Amazon]
Distress Ink - Squeezed Lemonade * [Amazon]
Distress Ink - Mustard Seed * [Amazon]
Distress Ink - Twisted Citron * [Amazon]
Distress Ink - Mowed Lawn * [Amazon]
Posca PC-1MR Paint Markers * [Amazon]
Mod Podge - Matte * [Amazon]
                         
SPECTRUM NOIR PRODUCTS

                  

SN Markers [Crafter's Companion]
(full colour list below)
                              
OTHER MATERIALS
                  
0.5mm Neodymium Magnets [eBay]
       
COMMONLY USED TOOLS AND ADHESIVES
ARE LISTED ON THE SUPPLIES PAGE 
FOUND HERE

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COLOUR LIST:

BUY YOUR MARKERS HERE
             

CG4
      

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Thank you as always for popping by.
          

xxSAMxx

   

Hinged Box | Daisy's | Hochanda

Be sure to tune into HOCHANDA on Thursday for more shows from the delightful Daisy's Jewels and Crafts!

Going with a fairytale theme, here is the first of my samples for the show. 
                            

             

For a more detailed look at this box,
watch this quick video!

               
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Catch the shows!
Thu 16 Oct - 3pm & 7pm
                         
You can find the shows here:
                
Sky - channel 663
Freeview - channel 85
Freesat - channel 817
OR
hochanda.com 
(watch live & catch up on shows you've missed)
                     

           

MATERIALS

              
MDF:   Daisy's Lidded Compartment Box
MDF:   Daisy's Mega Fairy Collection
STAMPS:   Daisy's Fabulous Fairy

Daisy’s MDF Glue

        

Sara Davies "Love & Romance" 12x12 Paper Pad

(discontinued)

Spectrum Noir - Aqua Markers
(full colour list below)
             
Winsor & Newton White Gesso *
Winsor & Newton Black Gesso *
Archival Ink - Jet Black *
    Archival Ink - Carnation Red *      
Collall All-Purpose Glue
Collall 3D Glue Gel
Mod Podge - Matte *

Americana Triple Thick Gloss Glaze *
         

               

COLOUR LIST:

BUY YOUR MARKERS HERE
             

Blossom
Rose Pink
Rose Red
Charcoal
Sea Green
         

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Thank you as always for popping by.
          

xxSAMxx

   

Notecard Set | Daisy's | Hochanda

Here is a final project made for Daisy's Jewels & Crafts Hochanda shows today!
                  

                     

This notecard set is made using just one of Daisy's stencils along with distress inks!
                 
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Catch the shows!
Wed18 Oct - 3pm & 7pm
                         
You can find the shows here:
                
Sky - channel 663
Freeview - channel 85
Freesat - channel 817
OR
hochanda.com 
(watch live & catch up on shows you've missed)
                     

       

MATERIALS

     

DAISY'S PRODUCTS

Stencil from Daisy’s "Fancy Florals" set

DISTRESS INK

Shaded Lilac *

Worn Lipstick *

Spiced Marmalade *

Mustard Seed *

Broken China *

Twisted Citron *

Black Soot *

Hickory Smoke *

OTHER MATERIALS

Sheena Douglass - White Stamping Card

Collall All-Purpose Glue

0.5mm Neodymium Magnets *

                             

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Thank you as always for popping by.
          

xxSAMxx

   

HOME Freestanding Plaque | Daisy's Jewels & Crafts

There's no place like home, right? So I just had to decorate this plaque!
                 
Pairing Graphic 45 Papers with MDF from Daisy's Jewels & Crafts, the result is a colourful centrepiece for my mantlepiece!
                                

              

MATERIALS

       

Daisy's MDF "HOME" Freestanding Plaque
Daisy's MDF "Family" Embellishment
Daisy's MDF Beach Hut
Daisy's MDF Butterfly 
               
Graphic 45 - 8x8 Paper Pad: World Fair *
Sheena Douglass White Stamping Card
            
Sheena Douglass - Create-A-Flower Die
Tonic - "Frond Finesse" Flourish Die *
Spectrum Noir Markers (DR4, TB8 & GY4)
Mod Podge - Matte *
                         

             

              

Links you need to know 

            

                                         
Daisy's Jewels and Crafts - SHOP
Daisy's Jewels and Crafts - BLOG
Daisy's Jewels and Crafts - Facebook Page
  

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Thank you as always for popping by.
          

xxSAMxx

   

NEW COLORISTA PAD - Dream Catcher

A dream catcher! Yes, this is really made from the fantastic Colorista Enchanted Forest marker pad!
             
Catch many samples from all the designers on the 1pm show on Hochanda
            

                                         

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MATERIALS

       

Colorista A4 Marker Pad - Enchanted Forest
Colorista Markers - Sets 1, 2 & 3 (full colour list below)
A3 Centura Pearl - Snow White Hint of Gold
             
Bakers Twine
Eyelets
                                

 COLORISTA MARKER - COLOUR LIST:

BUY YOUR MARKERS HERE
             

Cobalt
Denim
Pearl Blue
Rose Red
Orchid
Rose Blush
                 

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Links you need to know 

            

                                      

Crafter's Companion - SHOP

Spectrum Noir - Website & Blog

                 

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Thank you as always for popping by.
          

xxSAMxx

   

NEW COLORISTA PAD - Framing your colouring page

I'm sticking with the new Colorista Pad called "Enchanted Forest" this morning!
                             

Did you catch the launch show on Hochanda yesterday evening?  If not then not to worry!  You get another chance today in an hours time (or see below for the show times).
        

                                
I used a full A4 page from the pad for this project!  If you like to read as I do, thought this may be a fun addition to your ever growing bookcase!
                                 
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MATERIALS

            

Colorista A4 Marker Pad - Enchanted Forest
Colorista Markers - Sets 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (full colour list below)
Core'Dinations Cardstock - Darks
Sheena Douglass - White Stamping Card
Sheena Douglass Stamp - Simply Scriptly
Diamond Press Dies - Block Alphabet
Archival Ink - Fern Green
       
Americana Multi-Surface Satin Paint – Green Beret *
Americana Triple Thick *
         
Recycled Box Frame
   
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 COLORISTA MARKER - COLOUR LIST:

BUY YOUR MARKERS HERE
             

Umber
Maple
Sandstone
Gold
Lemon
Burgundy
Lipstick
Forest Green
Pear Green
Denim
Pearl Blue
        

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Links you need to know 

            

                                      

Crafter's Companion - SHOP

Spectrum Noir - Website & Blog

                 

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Thank you as always for popping by.
          

xxSAMxx

   

NEW COLORISTA PAD - Seed Envelope

Using the Big Score Score Board I folded this Enchanted Forest page into a quick and easy Seed Envelope.  
          
Use it to gift seeds to a friend or as a topper for a card!

        

                  
The Enchanted Forest Marker Pad is just one of the new Colorista Pads being launched on Hochanda this evening.
                                   
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MATERIALS

       

Colorista A4 Marker Pad - Enchanted Forest
Colorista Markers - Sets 5 & 6 (full colour list below)
A4 Centura Pearl Cardstock - Trends
Kraft Cardstock
Sheena Douglass Stamp - Home Life - Sown With Love
Archival Ink - Jet Black
               
Bakers Twine
Brad
            

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 COLORISTA MARKER - COLOUR LIST:

BUY YOUR MARKERS HERE
             

Umber
Forest Green
Pear Green
   

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Links you need to know 

            

                                      

Crafter's Companion - SHOP

Spectrum Noir - Website & Blog

                 

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Thank you as always for popping by.
          

xxSAMxx

   

NEW COLORISTA PAD - Fairy Gift Bag

Are you ready for some Enchanted Forest colouring fun?
                            

This gift bag uses the fairy from a page of [one of] the new Colorista Pads being launched on Hochanda tomorrow.
                   

             
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MATERIALS

       

Colorista A4 Marker Pad - Enchanted Forest
Colorista Markers - Sets 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (full colour list below)
A4 Centura Pearl Cardstock - Trends
Sheena Douglass - White Stamping Card
Sheena Douglass Stamp - A Little Bit Sketchy - Trust
Sara Davies - Autumn Morning - Hessian
Archival Ink - Jet Black
        
Brown Twine
Tissue Paper
                 
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 COLORISTA MARKER - COLOUR LIST:

BUY YOUR MARKERS HERE
             

Umber
Maple
Sandstone
Cream
Gold
Rose Blush
Purple
Orchid
Coral
Blossom
Cobalt
Pearl Blue
Forest Green
Pear Green
              

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Links you need to know 

            

                                      

Crafter's Companion - SHOP

Spectrum Noir - Website & Blog

                 

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Thank you as always for popping by.
          

xxSAMxx

   

Easter Basket

Easter is only a week away!
                           

                                
Want to know how to make this cute little tote bag?

Grab your copy of Crafter's Inspiration Magazine (Issue 13) where Bianca Shervington has an easy to follow tutorial!
                                

           

                 

Links you need to know 

                           

                                       
Crafter's Companion - SHOP

                

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Thank you as always for popping by
              
xxSAMxx

Hello Friend - Exploding Box Card

Today I'd like to share another
Exploding Box Card
                            

                                
Want to know how to make this?

Find the Exploding Box Tutorial HERE
                 
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Materials
            

A3 Centura Pearl Cardstock - Fresh White *
Crafter's Companion "Just For Men" 6x6 Paper Pad *
Hexagon Dies & Stamps - Crafter's Inspiration (Issue 10)
Distress Ink - Spiced Marmalade *
Distress Ink - Peeled Paint *
Archival Ink - Fern Green *
Bakers Twine *

The Big Score - A3 Scoring Board *
Fiskars Paper Trimmer *
Tim Holtz Scissors *

Crafter's Companion Permanent Tape Pen *
Foam Tape *
              

                 

Links you need to know 

                           

                                       
Crafter's Companion - SHOP

                

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Thank you as always for popping by
              
xxSAMxx

Exploding Box Card - YOUTUBE Tutorial!

I was recently asked for the dimensions and instructions on how to make my exploding box card.  

So below you will find a YouTube tutorial (my first, be kind!) along with a downloadable PDF with a materials list and demensions.
       

       
Have fun and please, be sure to share your box card with me!  My social media links are in the sidebar.

         
YOUTUBE TUTORIAL

      

You’ll find the 3 part tutorial for this project here:
        

Part 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHLQpaS9wN0

Part 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9Icjam-pfE

Part 3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icKVYsIw5N0

PDF TUTORIAL HANDOUT

 Click to view
     

                         

Thank you as always for popping by.
          

xxSAMxx

  

Exploding Box Card - English Country Garden

Today I'd like to share a fun and flowery Exploding Box Card made for a special birthday!
                

                  I worked with one A3 sheet of Centura Pearl cardstock to construct the box, lid and belly band with scraps left to embellish the project.
             

                             

                         

I used the following materials:

                  
STAMPS
Sara Davies - English Country Garden - Beautiful Leaves Stamps
Sara Davies - English Country Garde - Blooming Vines Embossing Folder
                 
DIE
Diamond Press - Block Numbers
Diamond Press - Butterly Mini Fashion Die
               
PAPER / CARD
A3 Double Sided Centura Pearl - Fresh White
Sara Davies - English Country Garden - 12x12 Paper Pad
             
MEDIUMS & ADHESIVES
Collall All-Purpose Glue
Collall 3D Glue Gel
Distress Ink - Spun Sugar
Distress Ink - Gathered Twigs
Archival Ink - Leaf Green
           
ANYTHING ELSE
The Big Score - A3 Score Board
       
All products above available from 
CRAFTER'S COMPANION .
             
OTHER MATERIALS
Stickles Glitter Glue - Crystal *
Bakers Twine *
Fiskars High Prescision Paper Trimmer *
Flat-back Gems
                            

           

               
The flower embellishments were all fussy-cut from one 12x12 sheet of paper from the exquisite English Country Garden paper pad.
       

                   

Links you need to know 

                           

                                         
Crafter's Companion - SHOP

Crafter's Companion - BLOG
Crafter's Companion - CLUB INSPIRE

    

Crafter's Companion - FACEBOOK PAGE

FACEBOOK GROUP for sharing your Crafter's Companion Creations!
       

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Thank you as always for popping by
       
xxSAMxx