January Postcard Swap

Today I'd like to share a project using the new Die'sire Mixed Media Dies from Crafter's Companion.

These were launched yesterday on Hochanda so make sure you don't miss out!
             

                  
I've joined a monthly postcard swap and this was my postcard for the first swap of the year!
             
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I used the following materials:

              
STAMPS
"Warm Wishes" from Crafter's Inspiration (Issue 11)
             
DIE
Die'sire Mixed Media Dies - Blossoming Tree
Die'sire Mixed Media Dies - Pennant Banners

             

PAPER / CARD
Sheena Douglass White Stamping Card
Crafter's Companion Matt Black Cardstock
             
MEDIUMS & ADHESIVES
Archival Ink - Jet Black

Pebeo White Gesso

Collall All-Purpose Glue
Collall Tacky Glue
                                
All products above available from 
CRAFTER'S COMPANION .

OTHER MATERIALS
Brusho Crystal Colours Set of 12 *

White Uni-Ball Signo UM-120AC *

            

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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

Twit Twoo - Art Journal Page

Today I'd like to share an Art Journal Page!  I'm glad to be getting back to art journaling.  It's such a fun and creative release.
            

                 
This time I incorporated the **NEW** Die'sire "Twit Twoo" Mixed Media Dies along with the Diamond Press Block Alpha Dies for the wording!
           

                                         
The Mixed Media dies are being launched 
Today at 10am on Hochanda
so be sure to tune in!
                          

I used the following materials:

      
STAMPS
Leaf stamps / dies from Crafter's Inspiration (Issue 11)
Sheena Douglass - Simply Scriptly

DIES
Die'sire Mixed Media Dies - Twit Twoo
Diamond Press - Block Alphabet

PAPER / CARD
Sheena Douglass - White Stamping Card
Crafter's Companion - Matt Black Cardstock

MEDIUMS & ADHESIVES
Pebeo Studio Acrylics - Dyna Paints - Set 3
Pebeo Studio Acrylics - Dyna Paints - Gold
Pebeo -White Gesso
Pebeo - Black Gesso
Versamark Ink Pad
Collall Tacky Glue
Collall 3D Glue Gel
             
All products above available from 
CRAFTER'S COMPANION 

OTHER MATERIALS
Daler Rowney Mixed Media Paper *
Uni Posca PC-1MR - White, Black & Gold *
Black Embossing Powder
           

                     
I worked in my handmade art journal, the pages of which are made from Daler Rowney Mixed Media paper.

           

                  

Links you need to know 

                           

                                         
Crafter's Companion - SHOP

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

    

Crafter's Companion - FACEBOOK PAGE

GROUP - Share your Crafter's Companion Creations!
       

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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

Mother's Day Card - TUTORIAL

Today I'd like to share a Mother's Day cards with you!
      
To see how I made this card, gather the supplies below, then head over to the Step-by-Step Tutorial on the Crafter's Companion Blog HERE
                       

      

I used the following materials:

               
PAPER/CARD
Sara Davies English Country Garden - 12x12 Paper Pad
Neenah Desert Storm – A4 Kraft Card
Neenah Classic Crest - A4 Solar White Card 
6x6 Card Blank
              
 DIES

Die-sire Classiques Quilling Flower – Fringed Flower Large Die

Die-sire Classiques Quilling Flower – Itsy Bitsy Bloom Die

Die’sire Essentials Only Words – Mother’s Day

Diamond Press Alphabet Die Bundle – Whimsical Alphabet

                          

 ADHESIVES
Crafter’s Companion Extra Strong Permanent Tape Pen
Collall Tacky Glue 

                                

All products above available from CRAFTER'S COMPANION .

OTHER MATERIALS
                              
Ribbon
Flatback Pearls

                                                 

                                       

Thank you as always for popping by
       
xxSAMxx

Valentines Card - Bloobel Stamps

So it was valentines day yesterday!  Hope you all got what you deserved from your dear one.

Here is the card I made for my darling wife, featuring "Cute Cupid" from Bloobel Stamps and the Crafter's Companion Birthday Party Paper Pad.
       

                                         

MATERIALS LIST:

       

DIGITAL STAMP
"Cute Cupid" by Bloobel Stamps
(Printed onto Neenah Solar White Card and coloured with Spectrum Noir Markers, colour list below)
            
MEDIUMS & ADHESIVES
Distress Ink - Mustard Seed*
Distress Ink - Faded Jeans*
       
PAPER & CARD
Sara Davies - Birthday Party Collection - 6x6 Paper Pad
Sara Davies - Birthday Party Collection 12x12 Paper Pad
Neenah Classic Crest - Solar White Cardstock
8x8 Card Blank
         
DIES
Diamond Press - Nested Dies Hearts
Diamond Press - Happy Day for You
Diamond Press Machine
        
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 SPECTRUM NOIR - COLOUR LIST:

BUY SPECTRUM NOIR MARKERS HERE
               

SKIN
TN3,TN2, FS4, FS1, FS2, CR1, CR2

         
HAIR
GY4, GY2, GY1
           
EYES
TB3, TB2
IG10, IG5
IG2, IG1, Blender
         
LIPS
CR1, PP1
           
SANDALS
MB4, MB3, GB6
     
CLOTHES
BG3, TB4, TB3, TB2, TB1
   
BOW
MB4, MB3, GB6
EB1, GB8, GB6
         
ARROW / HEARTS
BP7, BP6, DR4, CR7
     

HALO
IG5, IG2

            

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Links you need to know 

            

                          
BLOOBEL STAMPS - SHOP! Bloobel Stamps - Facebook Page
Facebook group for sharing your Bloobel creations!
                                        

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