tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219049332024-03-12T23:46:06.933-07:00Leisha's BlogAlicia Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822964633745751330noreply@blogger.comBlogger548125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904933.post-49641582507972207552018-09-19T06:00:00.000-07:002018-09-19T08:18:03.651-07:00Six Ways to Use the Charming Cottage Year-Round<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "proximanova" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Welcome to another wonderful blog hop with <a href="http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/" target="_blank">Amazing Paper Grace</a> by Becca Feeken for Spellbinders. Becca designs the most wonderful dies and her new range <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/search.php?search_query=charming+christmas" target="_blank">A Charming Christmas</a> is no exception. It's less than 100 days til Christmas, so it is a great time to get a head start on cards and gifts. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "proximanova" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Today we are featuring the <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/shapeabilities-charming-cottage-box-etched-dies-a-charming-christmas-collection-by-becca-feeken/" target="_blank">Charming Cottage</a> die. This is designed to be a little Christmas gingerbread house, but the team have been discovering so many more very cool ways to use this die. Today on the blog hop you will see at least 6 different ways that you can use this very versatile die set all year round for many different occasions which makes it a great addition to any crafting stash. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "proximanova" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Imagine giving one to a friend moving into a new house! How cute would that be. I know you will want to make one straight away, so be sure to check out the super cute Halloween boxes that Teresa made. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "proximanova" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">So, hopefully by now you have loads of ideas milling around your head, I know that your next question will be...How do I get one? Of course, I am here to help, so here are the details:</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "proximanova" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">The Charming Cottage die is available on the Spellbinders website. UK Creators may purchase it at </span><a data-behavior="truncate" href="https://hopeandchances.co.uk/" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #1c5c76; font-family: ProximaNova, "Helvetica Neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 2px 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">https://hopeandchances.co.uk</a><span style="font-family: "proximanova" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="font-family: "proximanova" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">and although it has sold out, stock is expected quickly and it can be preordered to ensure getting one.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">To thank you for hopping along with us, w</span><span style="font-family: "proximanova" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">e will be giving away one die of the winners choice, (excludes A Charming Christmas) to 1 commenter picked from the combined comments on all 6 six blogs and is open to international commenters. Winner will be posted on the Amazing Paper Grace blog on Monday, September 24, 2018</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here is the link to all the blogs:</span></div>
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<span id="goog_88297712"><a href="https://joannakrog.blogspot.com/2018/09/six-ways-to-use-charming-cottage-year.html" target="_blank">joannakrog.blogspot.com</a></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_88297713"></span><br />
<a href="http://victorianpaperqueen.blogspot.com/2018/09/six-ways-to-use-charming-cottage-year.html" target="_blank">victorianpaperqueen.blogspot.com</a><br />
<a href="http://keepsakesbymelissa.blogspot.com/2018/09/six-ways-to-use-charming-cottage-year.html" target="_blank">keepsakesbymelissa.blogspot.com</a><br />
<a href="http://leishasblog.blogspot.com/2018/09/six-ways-to-use-charming-cottage-year.html" target="_blank">leishasblog.blogspot.com</a><br />
<a href="https://hope-chances.blogspot.com/" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #1c5c76; font-family: ProximaNova, "Helvetica Neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 2px 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">hope-chances.blogspot.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/six-ways-use-charming-cottage-year-round/" target="_blank">www.amazingpapergrace.com</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For one last piece of exciting news....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "proximanova" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Thanks so much for hopping by</span></div>
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Alicia Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822964633745751330noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904933.post-65947840686766260382018-09-13T20:17:00.001-07:002018-09-13T20:18:02.891-07:00Be Jolly with A Charming Christmas<div style="font-family: times; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">
I'm back with a fun easel style card to share using the wonderful new collection; <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/coming-soon/a-charming-christmas-by-becca-feeken/" target="_blank">A Charming Christmas</a> by <a href="http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/blog/" target="_blank">Becca Feeken for Spellbinders</a>. Even though the main motif for this card is a snowflake, I really like the look of it against the red background, as opposed to a wintery blue that I might typically use.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/shapeabilities-charming-snowflake-doily-etched-dies-a-charming-christmas-collection-by-becca-feeken/" target="_blank">Charming Snowflake Doily</a> set comes with the large snowflake, plus a small snowflake and angel ornament die.<br />
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The large snowflake die has lots of pretty little details, so I wanted to be sure that they stood out on my card. I found that the white on red really popped. Once I mounted the die on the red, I then mounted it onto gold glitter card and trimmed to create a sparkly little border.<br />
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I'm back with another Christmas crafting project to share using the wonderful new collecting <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/coming-soon/a-charming-christmas-by-becca-feeken/" target="_blank">A Charming Christmas</a> by <a href="http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/blog/" target="_blank">Becca Feeken for Spellbinders</a>.</div>
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Today I have created a sparkly little gift box using a die set that is called <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/shapeabilities-charming-cottage-box-etched-dies-a-charming-christmas-collection-by-becca-feeken/" target="_blank">Charming Cottage Box</a> and is designed to be a little gingerbread house box. The set includes doors and windows and even roof shingles. Of course it also has a sweet little gingerbread man and a Christmas tree. You can be sure that I will be making lots of little gingerbread house gifts this year, so be on the lookout for that. </div>
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Today however, I decided to keep it simple and elegant and just use the frame of the house to make a more traditional gift box. From the Charming Cottage Box set, I have used the box frame, and the leaves.</div>
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Of course I made lots of beautiful poinsettia flowers using the <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/shapeabilities-cinch-and-go-poinsettia-etched-dies-etched-dies-a-charming-christmas-collection-by-becca-feeken/" target="_blank">Cinch and go Poinsettia</a> set.<br />
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I used one of the inserts from the <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/shapeabilities-charming-round-tag-etched-dies-etched-dies-a-charming-christmas-collection-by-becca-feeken/?sscid=81k2_ois6r" target="_blank">Charming Round Tag</a> set for the sentiment at the bottom.<br />
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Go to the <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/coming-soon/a-charming-christmas-by-becca-feeken/" target="_blank">Spellbinders website</a> to see the entire collection, and as alwasy check out the amazing work from the rest of the Design Team.<br />
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Alicia Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822964633745751330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904933.post-83518310303483438242018-08-25T12:54:00.001-07:002018-08-25T12:54:34.056-07:00Gypsy Soul phone holderThis past week, I started at a new school. It's been a while since I had my own classroom, so it has been a lot of fun decorating, and my skills as a paper designer have definitely come in handy. Unlike my craft desk at home, I like to keep my work desk very neat and organised, but something I have already noticed is that I keep putting my phone down during the day, and it gets hidden under math papers and kid drawings.<br />
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To try to combat the problem, and to make my desk look pretty, I have created this holder for my phone with the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13&products_id=992">Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts ipad and phone holder</a>. This is actually the second one I have made. I also made one for my son a while ago. This is a simple three piece set that has so many possibilities for decorating.<br />
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I upped the decorative aspect of this project by adding a pretty <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/bmz_cache/f/flourishedframevalerierectanglejpg.image.550x550.jpg">Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Flourished Frame- Valerie rectangle</a> to the back panel, giving the project a little more height, then decorated the project with a vine piece from the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/">Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Leaves and Flourishes set,</a> along with paper leaves, flowers and mesh.<br />
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To create this project, I applied black ink to the raw edges. I then glued pretty patterned paper to the base and both sides of the back panel. The paper pad I used also had some die cut borders, which I used on the small front panel. Once dry, I slotted all the pieces together and secured with liquid adhesive.<br />
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For the frame, I first gave the whole piece a coat of silver gilding wax. Next, I put liquid adhesive around the inner frame and sprinkled with glass glitter and mica fragments. I lined the back of the frame with co-ordinating patterned paper. I may even add a small photo into the frame at some point, but it is also nice on its own.<br />
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Finally I took the leaf flourish and coated it with silks paint in two shades. I used a cotton tip to apply the paint so that I could blend the two shades a little. Notice how I have glued it so that it is on both the front of the small panel, and on the base. I then tucked some mesh around the leaves and added small paper leaves and roses. I continued this onto the back left of the project and the top right to create a visual triangle. A white ribbon bow was the final touch.<br />
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Alicia Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822964633745751330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904933.post-62900724747296488732018-08-23T22:07:00.001-07:002018-08-23T22:07:08.775-07:00It's beginning to look a little bit like Christmas<div style="text-align: center;">
In the crafting world, designers alwasy get a bit of a head start when it come to Christmas. Products are designed and produced months ahead of the actual Christmas season. That works just fine for me, as I love Christmas. Working for <a href="http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/" target="_blank">Becca Feeken for Amazing Paper Grace</a> feels like Christmas every single day. I am so lucky to get to create with her incredible new Christmas line called <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/coming-soon/a-charming-christmas-by-becca-feeken/?sscid=81k2_jawvo" target="_blank">A Charming Christmas.</a> You can see the whole collection <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/coming-soon/a-charming-christmas-by-becca-feeken/?sscid=81k2_jawvo" target="_blank">here>>> </a></div>
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If you checked out the <a href="http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/charming-christmas-blog-hop/" target="_blank">blog hop</a> last week, you will have gotten a preview of the whole collection. Your lovely comments on the blog tells me that this line will be a winner. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Today I have combined two different sets to make this card. First of all I used <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/coming-soon/a-charming-christmas-by-becca-feeken/?sscid=81k2_jawvo" target="_blank">Snowflake Topper Borders.</a> I love the intricacy of htis design, and the rounded shape really appealed to me. I was totally inspired by <a href="http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/charming-christmas-blog-hop/" target="_blank">Becca's beautiful sample</a> last week, but I aso wanted to try using hte same dies in a different way, hence my centre opening design. Same dies, but a completley different look just proves how flexible this set is. Plus, there is a whole other piece that I didn't even use ...yet!</span><br />
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I also made use of the <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/coming-soon/a-charming-christmas-by-becca-feeken/?sscid=81k2_jawvo" target="_blank">Holly Jolly Christmas</a> set. The main border piece is amazing and I can't wait to show you that one in action, but for today I used the sentiment and the holly leaves in gold. </div>
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Tis the season to be jolly! Even though it is only August, Christmas will be here in the blink of an eye. I'm sure you are already listing out all the cards and gifts you're gonna make, right? This year Becca of <a href="http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/blog" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); background: transparent; color: #1c5c76; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Amazing Paper Grace</a> has designed a Christmas Collection - <em style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">A Charming Christmas</em> - for Spellbinders and we have a hop today to show you all the goodies and things we've made. You can see the entire collection -----> <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/coming-soon/a-charming-christmas-by-becca-feeken/" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); background: transparent; color: #1c5c76; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">HERE</a></strong>.</div>
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Sweet little charms are so fun to play with, they can be dangled off of gifts, dangled off of cards and used in 3D Projects - they are just like the icing on the cake. You will see that the "holiday" part of most of the sets in this collection have a Charm to personalize them - they are sized the same so you can mix and match them through your projects! <em style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Here's the big deal:</em> Outside of the charms and embellishments you add to make these dies Christmas, separately they can be used all year-round!! Yep, we're all budget shoppers too and want to get the most use out of a die!</div>
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I get so excited when new flower dies come out, as they are my favourite thing to work with. These poinsettia dies come as a set of 4 different sizes. In the close up photo, notice the embossed details. I added extra shape and body by applying a stylus to the back, and then layering them two at a time. </div>
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These dies are available right now on the Spellbinders website -----> <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/coming-soon/a-charming-christmas-by-becca-feeken/" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); background: transparent; color: #1c5c76; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">HERE</a></div>
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In the meantime, be sure you leave a comment on this post and every Creative Team Members post for a chance to win an Amazing Paper Grace Die from any previous collection (A Charming Christmas not included).</div>
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There are six dies that are being given away. One name will be randomly picked from comments left on each of our six blogs on the<em style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Introducing Amazing Paper Grace - A Charming Christmas Collection</em> post between August 15 and August 19, 2018, at midnight US Central Time. We encourage all of our international friends to participate! The randomly selected names will be announced on the Amazing Paper Grace Blog on August 20th. (All giveaways for this hop are managed by and the responsibility of Amazing Paper Grace).</div>
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Up for grabs is an Amazing Paper Grace die of your choice from the <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/shop/collections/vintage-elegance/" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); background: transparent; color: #1c5c76; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Vintage Elegance Collection</a>, the <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/search.php?search_query=Graceful&_bc_fsnf=1&Collection=Amazing+Paper+Grace" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); background: transparent; color: #1c5c76; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Graceful Borders Collection</a>, the <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/shop/collections/venise-lace/" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); background: transparent; color: #1c5c76; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Venise Lace Collection</a>, the<a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/search.php?search_query=chantilly+lace&_bc_fsnf=1&Collection=Chantilly+Paper+Lace" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); background: transparent; color: #1c5c76; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"> Chantilly Lace Collection</a>, the <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/elegant-3d-vignettes-by-becca-feeken/" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); background: transparent; color: #1c5c76; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">3d Vignettes Collection</a> or the<a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/romancing-the-swirl-by-becca-feeken/" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); background: transparent; color: #1c5c76; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"> Romancing the Swirl Collection</a>. </div>
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There will be a total of six dies and a winner can win once among all six blogs. If your name is selected, simply claim it within 2 weeks of the announcement by sending your address through the form under the Contact Tab on the Amazing Paper Grace Blog. There won't be a reply back but if you leave your choice, we'll get it, I promise. Next thing you know, the die will show up at your door. The dies will be mailed out from Amazing Paper Grace.</div>
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Visit Joanna - <a href="https://joannakrog.blogspot.com/2018/08/introducing-amazing-paper-grace.html" target="_blank">joannakrog.blogspot.com</a><br />
Visit Teresa - <a href="http://victorianpaperqueen.blogspot.com/2018/08/introducing-amazing-paper-grace.html" target="_blank">victorianpaperqueen.blogspot.com</a><br />
Visit Melissa - <a href="http://keepsakesbymelissa.blogspot.com/2018/08/introducing-amazing-paper-grace.html" target="_blank">keepsakesbymelissa.blogspot.com</a><br />
Visit Judy - <a href="http://judyhayesdesign.blogspot.com/2018/08/introducing-amazing-paper-grace.html" target="_blank">judyhayesdesign.blogspot.com</a><br />
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Visit Becca - <a href="http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/charming-christmas-blog-hop/" target="_blank">amazingpapergrace.com</a></div>
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Thanks so much for joining into the fun with A Charming Christmas.<br />
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Today I am sharing with you a mini book that I have made to remember our recent trip away. I started with the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=996">Gyspy Soul Laser Cuts Bracket Edged Stagger album</a>. This has a really nice collection of fancy edges.</div>
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I covered each of the pages with some nautical themed background pages. A tip for doing these easily, is to trace each page of the album onto the back of the patterned paper and cut it out first, then adhere. Another trick to get the edges nice is to gently sand them down once the glue has dried.</div>
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I love the use of jute on nautical themed projects as it gives the impression of ropes.</div>
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Alicia Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822964633745751330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904933.post-68694487760817141142018-08-08T13:15:00.004-07:002018-08-08T13:15:57.968-07:00Cruising with Mickey and Ruby Rock-It.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We just got back from a wonderful two week trip to Disney World and the Caribbean on a Disney Cruise. I found this cute Disney sailor dress for Amelie at a Disney outlet store, and made Mickey shorts for the boys. We had the opportunity on board the ship to get professional photos of everyone. I'm very glad to have this sweet picture of my three babies. </div>
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The Coastal collection from Ruby Rock-it was a perfect match for this picture. The achor pattern on the paper adds to the theme of the picture beautifully. I tore and rolled the background paper to give a hint of waves, and found a cuute little anchor sticker on the Kraftastic stickers. The silver glitter works so well with the blue papers, and I luckily had enough silver glitter slphabet stickers to create my title. </div>
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Alicia Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822964633745751330noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904933.post-32066657870995804832018-07-11T07:00:00.000-07:002018-07-11T07:00:02.610-07:00Silver pearls with Amazing Paper Grace<div style="text-align: center;">
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Alicia Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822964633745751330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904933.post-32175782692587565872018-07-04T12:29:00.002-07:002018-07-04T12:29:26.075-07:00Shiny elegance with Amazing Paper Grace<div style="text-align: center;">
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Today I have another new card created with one of Becca Feeken's die designs from her new <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/romancing-the-swirl-by-becca-feeken/" target="_blank">Romancing the Swirl</a> from <a href="http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/blog/" target="_blank">Amazing Paper Grace</a> for <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a>. I have mixed things up a bit today and combined elements from three different die sets from the collection to create this sparkly piece. </div>
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I started with some <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/nestabilities-hemstitch-squares-etched-dies-romancing-the-swirl-becca-feeken/" target="_blank">Hemstitch Squares </a>in both gold and white. Just a note, the outer edge of the white was the same size as the inner edge of the gold, but I wanted the purple background paper to show through, so once die cut, I trimmed a little extra from the white to open up the gap. </div>
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I adhered the gold frame with foam dots to give dimension, and then recessed the white frame flat against the background.</div>
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Next, I die cut a <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/shapeabilities-trefoil-crest-etched-dies-romancing-the-swirl-becca-feeken/" target="_blank">Trefoil Crest</a> frame and layered it over the top of the squares.</div>
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Finally, I added an accent from the <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/shapeabilities-ringlet-round-etched-dies-romancing-the-swirl-becca-feeken/" target="_blank">Ringlet Round</a> set in gold. I love how much of a statement this makes in gold, and the pearl brad in the centre brings it all together perfectly. </div>
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Alicia Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822964633745751330noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904933.post-90505643427455170522018-06-28T18:31:00.004-07:002018-06-28T18:31:36.112-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
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Today I have another new card created with one of Becca Feeken's die designs from her new <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/romancing-the-swirl-by-becca-feeken/" target="_blank">Romancing the Swirl</a> from <a href="http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/blog/" target="_blank">Amazing Paper Grace</a> for <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a>. Out of all of her beautiful designs, this may not be the most fancy or eye catching, but it is definitely one you will want in your collection. It is the perfect accompianmnet to many of her other dies. The <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/nestabilities-hemstitch-circles-etched-dies-romancing-the-swirl-becca-feeken/" target="_blank">Hemstitch Circles</a> adds a sophisticated element to your card design and its geometric design would be great for masculine projects too. </div>
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I have combined this with the label die from the <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/amazing-paper-grace-vintage-elegance-becca-feeken-giving-occasions-stamp-and-die-set/" target="_blank">Giving Occassions</a> die and stamp set. This delicate design balances out the hemstitch circles beautifully. </div>
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Alicia Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822964633745751330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904933.post-54588867756189732852018-06-21T21:50:00.000-07:002018-06-21T21:50:21.809-07:00Trefoil Crest from Amazing Paper Grace<div style="text-align: center;">
Here I am again with another card created with another one of Becca Feeken's gorgeous die designs. <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/romancing-the-swirl-by-becca-feeken/" target="_blank">Romancing the Swirl</a> from <a href="http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/blog/" target="_blank">Amazing Paper Grace</a> for <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a> is a phenomenal collection. I have combined this with the label die from the <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/amazing-paper-grace-vintage-elegance-becca-feeken-giving-occasions-stamp-and-die-set/" target="_blank">Giving Occassions</a> die and stamp set. I love how Becca's dies from different collections work so beautifully together. I also love how the white on gold look together. Just that little touch of gold makes this a really elegant card.<br />
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This die set is called Trefoil Crest and although it comes in the two sizes, I used just the larger one this time. I cut it from gold mirror card which adds a special touch. The <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/amazing-paper-grace-vintage-elegance-becca-feeken-giving-occasions-stamp-and-die-set/" target="_blank">Giving Occasions</a> label was then cut from white cardstock and mounted to the card first with foam dots. I then added the gold Trefoil Crest over the top and arranged it with some of the design behind the label, and the side sections over the top as if it is holding it in place. </div>
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Last week I shared this card using the Ringlet Round die from the <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/romancing-the-swirl-by-becca-feeken/" target="_blank">Romancing the Swirl</a> collection by Becca Feeken of <a href="http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/blog/" target="_blank">Amazing Paper Grace</a> for <a href="http://spellbinders./">Spellbinders.</a></div>
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Today I have a bit of a background story to tell about how I came up with my design, as people oftern comment "I don't know how you come up with this stuff". Well now you'll know. I'll also give you some desgn tips along the way on how to create a balanced design that is pleasing to the eye.</div>
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Sometimes it's a bit funny how ideas for designing come to you. Today I have a card for you where I wanted to try something a little unusual. I've picked up this <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_20&products_id=768">Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Deco Lattice Panel 1</a> a few times knowing I wanted to do something special with it, but the idea didn't really come until today. I have some pretty, new 6x6 papers I wanted to use, so I knew I would make a square card today, but when I laid the chipboard over the to pull together a design, it wasn't the right dimension. It was too wide for the card, so I played with it to make it fit, and in the process ended up with this sweet curved lattice garden effect.</div>
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From there I knew I wanted it to look like a vine trellis you might see in a garden where the plants grow in and out of the framework. You can see this idea on my card, where I have adhered my flowers not only on top of the chipboard piece, but also tucked in behind.</div>
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In my designs, I tend to create one main cluster and have a smaller supporting cluster for a balanced design. Even though I have used a large flower on both my clusters, by tucking the top one under the lattice, it gives the effect of a smaller cluster and the eye stays focused on the main cluster on the bottom left of the card. Notice how the clusters are constructed quite tightly, and each one is anchored to the chipboard frame. This coaxes the eye to travel around the frame to give a cohesive look to the project. Hopefully this is making some kind of sense to you and will help you to create your next design.</div>
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To dress my lattice piece, I began by coating the piece in white paint. I almost always do this. next, I sprayed a bunch of different paint sprays until I got the effect I wanted. I was looking for a green to tie in with the garden motif, but didn't want it to be over the top, so I added in some shades of grey and silver. I always dry with a heat tool between 1-2 layers so as to maintain the integrity of the colors and not end up with a muddly mixed mess.</div>
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Alicia Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822964633745751330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904933.post-16768461414475840022018-06-07T22:20:00.000-07:002018-06-07T22:23:53.939-07:00Romancing the Swirl with Becca Feeken<div style="text-align: center;">
I am back this week with another card created with another one of Becca Feeken's incredible die designs. <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/romancing-the-swirl-by-becca-feeken/" target="_blank">Romancing the Swirl</a> from <a href="http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/blog/" target="_blank">Amazing Paper Grace</a> for <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a> is a phenomenal collection. In fact they make pulling together cards like this so easy that I almost feel like a cheat as a designer. You can literally do anything with this die and it will look amazing. </div>
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This particular die is called <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/shapeabilities-ringlet-round-etched-dies-romancing-the-swirl-becca-feeken/" target="_blank">Ringlet Round </a>and comes in 4 pieces, giving you lots of options. You can leave the outer ring off for a cut in effect. The inner ring also allows you to keep the centre intact or remove it as a window piece as I have done.
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To make this card a little different, I have die cut the piece with all four dies included. To adhere the die to the front of the card, I applied just a little adhesive under the four corners, and tilted the piece 90 degrees from what you see in the packaging to create mroe of a diamond shape. I then adhered those corners while pushing in from each side creating a domed effect.</div>
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A small sentiment tag and large bow off to the side aloows the die cut to take the focus on the card. It's incredible how a technically minimalist card can look so flawlessly elegant. It's a special kind of design magic that Becca has.</div>
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Today I have a new card to share with you using <a href="http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/" target="_blank">Becca Feeken's</a> brand new Romancing the Swirl collection by <a href="http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/" target="_blank">Amazing Paper Grace</a> for <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/shop/designers/becca-feeken/" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a>. For this card, I have used the <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/card-creator-a2-corner-cotillion-etched-dies-romancing-the-swirl-becca-feeken/" target="_blank">Corner Cotillion</a> die set. This die comes with both the main die as well as two flowers and a leaf die. The die can be used with or without the oval die in place. </div>
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This die reminded me a little bit of a stained glass window, so I layered up the die on foam dots so that the patterned paper would show through from underneath without overshadowing the die itself. </div>
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I used the flowers from the set to create these pretty pink and white blooms. I inked the centres for a pop of colour, and added some pink prills for dimensional centres. I used green ribbon to wrap around the centre of the card and love the way that it adds to the look of the foliage (quite by happy accident). To finish I added dots of dimensional paint around the oval frame.</div>
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I love that the dies in this collection are so delicate, that you really don;t need to add a whole lot to them to make them to create an amazing card.<br />
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Die: <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/shop/designers/becca-feeken/" target="_blank">Amazing Paper Grace by Spellbinders Corner Cotillion die</a><br />
Paper: Prima<br />
Other: Organza ribbon, Prills, Ranger distress ink, gauze, Liquid Pearls dimensional paint.<br />
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This month at Ruby Rock-It, we are continuing our celebration of boys with new boy theme paper collections. This collection from the Bella! line is called Little Man and features fun geometric patterns and cute images with space ships and planes. Not all of the images fit in with my baseball theme, but by being selective, I was able to easily cater for my needs.<br />
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The Bella! corrugated card provides a really fun background with lots of texture, allowing me to keep my design relatively simple. I spritzed the corrugated board with some black paint to add a little interest, and repeated the stars in both my background papers, and then as handcut embellishments.<br />
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A little twine in a co-ordinating green was enough to stop the layout from being completely one dimensional.<br />
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I am still in awe that I get to design for Becca Feeken for <a href="http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/blog/" target="_blank">Amazing Paper Grace</a> for <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/shop/designers/becca-feeken/" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a>. I have been such a huge of Becca's fan for many years, so helping to promote her beautiful designs is just too easy. Her latest release is called <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/romancing-the-swirl-by-becca-feeken/" target="_blank">Romancing the Swirl</a> and is everything you would expect. </div>
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For this card, I have used the <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/shapeabilities-sweetheart-swirl-etched-dies-romancing-the-swirl-becca-feeken/" target="_blank">Sweetheart Swirl</a> die. I simply layered it over some pretty patterned paper. With a die this pretty, the best thing to do is to let it shone with some fairly simple embellishments. </div>
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Welcome sweet friends, today we are introducing my new dies. Welcome to the Romancing the Swirl Collection - you can take a quick peek of the entire collection -------> <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/coming-soon/romancing-the-swirl-by-becca-feeken/" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); background: transparent; color: #1c5c76; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">HERE</a>.</div>
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The Romancing the Swirl Collection by Amazing Paper Grace for Spellbinders is chock full of calligraphic swirls and elegant, classic dreamy motifs that will be in style for years to come. Meant to be used together across the collection, every die will be in character with another as they are combined. Well rounded with squares, circles, ovals, and rectangles - each combination provides the ability to create a layering masterpiece adorned by the extra embellishments in the collection.</div>
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Join us as each Creative Team member shares their creations with two dies from the collection. We'll be sharing creations for weeks to come so you have a continuous source of inspiration! We are listing all of the creative team below so that you don't miss a beat on the hop. Don't forget, each of us will be giving away an Amazing Paper Grace die pulled from the comments - one from each blog. The prize details are at the bottom of my post. So, without further ado let me talk about the dies I get to introduce:</div>
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The brand new Flourished Square die is just perfect. With this large die, I was able to create a 6x6in card with ease. While designed as a square, a quick 90 degree turn gave me quite a different look. I have used the die as a frame to house my sentiment. The centre oval is lifted up on a double layer of foam dots to really make it stand it off the page. Notice how I also added a subtle shading of ink around the edge of the oval to highlight it on the page. The flowers and leaves can be found in the Corner Cotillion die set and are the perfect accompaniment to this gorgeous die. </div>
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My second project uses the Hemstitch Square die set which provides such a simple but eye catching background for this card. Again, instead of using the square pieces in the conventional way, I have tilted and stacked them for a different look. I have used tiny pieces of foam tape to boost this piece off the card. Once again I lifted the centre piece off the card with multiple layers of foam dots. The lime green of the ribbon also gives the illusion of added foliage to my floral cluster. </div>
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The flowers have been created by shaping multiple layers of the two flowers and layering together with prills for centres. Additional single layer flowers were created with the same die, but formed into single buds by cutting a slit through to the centre, then shaping and wrapping to overlap the petals. </div>
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These dies are available right now on the Spellbinders website. Because there has just been a European launch, I'd encourage you to go ahead and grab those dies that speak to your heart -----> <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/romancing-the-swirl-by-becca-feeken/" target="_blank">HERE</a><span id="goog_1133216278"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1133216279"></span>.</div>
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Up for grabs is an Amazing Paper Grace die of your choice from the <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/shop/collections/vintage-elegance/" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); background: transparent; color: #1c5c76; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Vintage Elegance Collection</a>, the <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/search.php?search_query=www.spellbinderspaperarts.com%2Fsearch.php%3Fsearch_query%3DGraceful" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); background: transparent; color: #1c5c76; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Graceful Borders Collection</a>, the <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/shop/designers/becca-feeken/?_bc_fsnf=1&Collection%5B%5D=Venise+Lace" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); background: transparent; color: #1c5c76; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Venise Lace Collection</a>, the <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/chantilly-paper-lace-by-becca-feeken/" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); background: transparent; color: #1c5c76; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Chantilly Lace Collection</a>, or the <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/elegant-3d-vignettes-by-becca-feeken/" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); background: transparent; color: #1c5c76; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">3d Vignettes Collection</a>; there will be a total of six dies and a winner can win once among all six blogs. If your name is selected, simply claim it within 2 weeks of the announcement by sending your address through the form under the Contact Tab on the Amazing Paper Grace Blog. The dies will be mailed out from Amazing Paper Grace.</div>
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My last project was a set of cards made with Botanical, one of the new paper ranges for Bella! and I was so happy with the way that they came out that I decided to keep on cutting and made some elements for a layout. We are so lucky to have beautiful roses in bloom in my yard at the moment, so took the opportunity to take this pretty picture of my daughter. </div>
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To create this layout:</div>
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1. Start with the Botanicals floral page as the background.</div>
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2. Adhere the photo in place with foam dots. Keep in mind that some of the elements will be tucked under the photo. </div>
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3. Cut some narrow strips of the black floral paper and adhere tucked under either side of the photo as show, layered with some kraft card stock, punched with a border punch.</div>
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Take some Bella! florals and add some liquid adhesive to the centres. Tightly squeeze the base of the flower from underneath to form the flower into a cup shape. Allow to dry in this position. Once dry, begin to create clusters on either side of the photos. </div>
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4. Cut lots of elements from the patterned papers, including leaves, flowers, mushrooms and butterflies. Tuck the leaves first into the flower clusters. Add in the floral pieces using some foam dots, and then layer the mushrooms over the top.</div>
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5.Punch some small leaves from kraft card using a shape punch and tuck into the clusters.</div>
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6. Cut some mesh and tuck into the clusters last.</div>
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7.Adhere the butterflies in place, shaping the wings forward for dimension.</div>
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8. Create a small cluster at the top of the page using all the same elements, and adding in a raw chipboard sentiment. </div>
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9. Apply some small black dimensional paint dots around the outside of the main cluster.</div>
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10. Tuck some tiny paper roses into the cluster as fillers where needed along with a small tied ribbon bow.</div>
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This month at Ruby Rock-It we are celebrated all things boy! I love the cute little bears in the new Baby mini theme collection, so naturally I started fussy cutting and built my cards around that. I also love making matching sets of cards.</div>
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I started with card bases from the Francheville card sets. These make life so much easier. The stars background paper is so sweet. For both cards I used this as my base layer.</div>
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Next I used a die cut frame (which I actually had sitting here spare from another project-win!) I wanted my papers to be the focus of the card, so I used these as a background accent, then layered more paper over the top.</div>
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Next, I created a cluster with a paper doily, a sentiment cut from the papers, and my little bears. Notice the sweet little bird also from the same paper. Even though they are boy cards, I though the little white flowers and white ribbon worked perfectly. </div>
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Today I am working with one of the new paper collections from Ruby Rock-It called Grandma's Kitchen. It is full of fun retro colours and images, and some fun little florals just begging to be fussy cut.</div>
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I started out with this cute little wooden board that I picked up somewhere long ago, </div>
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Step 1: Swipe Gesso sparingly across the middle of the board to ground the design. </div>
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Step 2: Sponge extra Gesso over the top to create a textured effect.</div>
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Step 3: To create a place for little recipe cards fold a piece of gingham paper from the collection around 4 inches high. Use a border punch to add interest to the top, but also line it with white paper to allow to punched design to stand out from the busy pattern. </div>
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Step 4: Adhere the pocket to the board with a double layer of foam dots to create dimension. To the front of the pocket, adhere two journaling tags and a sentiment tag. </div>
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Step 5: Fussy cut a bunch of florals, and shape with a stylus. Adhere around the sentiment and the journaling tags using foam dots. </div>
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Step 6:Take a large Bella! floral and cut in half and tuck under the opposite sides of the pocket. Take a smaller flower and adhere extra glue to the centre, then cinch tightly to form a full dimensional flower. Adhere this to the right side of the pocket. </div>
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Step 7: Use a leaf punch, a die cut, or pre-made leaves and tuck in among all the floral clusters. Apply dimensional paint dots in rows along the horizontal lines of the design. </div>
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You know the old story of the plumber with the worst pipes, and the chef who doesn't cook at home? Well I am the paper crafter who shows up to birthday parties without a card, because I am so busy making samples that get sent away to companies, that I never have suitable cards in my stash at home. Can you believe that little girl cards are the ones I never have. You'd think I would make a stack of those, but nope! So, today, I decided to do something about it. I have used brand new "Magic and Wonder" papers from Bella! to create some cute little girl cards. </div>
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This range includes some subtle background papers, with bright stripes, and fun cutouts. It also includes a page of cute unicorns and rainbows which all little girls love. </div>
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I used Fundamentals paper doiles to ground the design with some solid colour. </div>
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I also decided to offset the bright colours with black by using the sentiment, twine and black paint dots.</div>
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if you look closely, you will also notice that the rainbow and unicorn have also been coated in some Crystaline glitter for some extra sparkle. I love this stuff. While the colours are all fun too, I love that you can add the crystalline to literally anything and it will maintain the original colour and style while adding a subtle hint of glitter.</div>
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Alicia Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822964633745751330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904933.post-56296607738254476132018-02-24T23:12:00.000-08:002018-02-24T23:12:48.707-08:00Love and Cherish cards set with Alicia Barry<div style="text-align: center;">
Today I have created a sweet card set using stackable labels, words and leaves from Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts. I started with some vintage style background papers from the same collection, but in two different colour schemes. This means that they will co-ordinate together, but each stands alone as a piece of art.</div>
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I wanted to create layers and dimension on the cards along with some texture, so to create this I have treated each chipboard layer with a different technique. The first layer of the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_36&products_id=94">Stackable Labels Shape Set</a> pieces are inked with brown distress ink. This creates a matt finish that is fairly subtle. (tip: if you want to create a more vibrant colour effect using ink, paint the piece with gesso first).</div>
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The next layer is the word from the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_47&products_id=323">10 Words set</a>. For this I used dimensional pearlescent paint which I painted on directly using the nozzle to ensure complete coverage. I kept the paint fairly think, and by pushing it around with the nozzle, I was able to create a great textured finish, along with the shimmer of the paint.</div>
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The final layer was the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_19&products_id=341">Skeleton Leaves</a>. This set is great value, as you can use the leaves as a full branch as seen, or separate them for a bunch of individual leaves. These were done as a combination of the other techniques. First I applied ink to give some background coverage. I then added dimensional paint in two different shades, except this time I swiped it on with my finger to achieve a more variegated look. Finally I added some clear glitter glue across the top, before slightly shaping each piece and adhering to the card.</div>
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Alicia Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822964633745751330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904933.post-80551725122456301502018-02-12T19:16:00.001-08:002018-02-12T19:16:49.689-08:00Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts tool caddy<div style="text-align: center;">
If you could see my desk right now, you would know just how badly I need this <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13&products_id=546">Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts tool caddy </a>to get me organised. The things on my desk all have a place, but there are a handful of items that I use every single day, that are too useful to put away after a project. They are the things I need at hand all fo the time. This caddy is perfect for this as it small enough to be close by without getting in the way of my work, but big enough to hold the essentials...in fact it holds a surprising number of items right in arms reach.</div>
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I began by coating everything in gesso. This gave me nice white edges on the narrow, visible surfaces. It also gives a nice finished look to the inside of the project. Never just assume that those parts can't be seen. Always finish off every face.</div>
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Next, I traced the sides onto card stock, cut and glued in place. You can just glue on first, the cut, but I find it hard to get a nice clean edge that way using scissors. If you do prefer this method, use a craft knife to trim. Sometimes on projects like this, I like to sand the edges once glued to ensure a nice close finish on the edges.</div>
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Once the visible sides are all covered in paper, go ahead and assemble as shown. From there it was onto embellishing. I used some fussy cut florals as my base. Even though I knew I would cover a good amount of them, I wanted to have the leafy foliage visible. I had some die cut off cuts that I tucked into my main cluster, then adhered some gauze tucked under the edges of the cluster. To finish off and add an elegant touch, I coated <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_31&products_id=1222">Feathery Flourishes Mini</a> in gold acrylic paint, and adhered to each side of the cluster.</div>
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You can see that I mirrored the cluster with a second one on the diagonal corner of the project, along wth a tied ribbon bow. This is a slightly smaller cluster, to compliment the large cluster without competing with it for attention.</div>
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