Paper Pleating with Blitsy

Want to learn how to create some elegance on your cards with paper pleating???  Join me today on Blitsy and I'll walk you through this easy technique. 

Welcome Spring and Welcome Floral Delight: Sara Davies Signature Collection from Crafters Companion

I don't know about you but I'm just loving the season change.  Flower are starting to bloom and spring is here...I LOVE IT!!!.  I great way to celebrate is with Sara Davies Signature Collection : Floral Delight.  The colors, the flowers, the dies all help to create great artwork that pays tribute to the lovely season of spring we are in.

I'm adore the flower dies from this set and went wild making them.  Did you know if you add a spritz of water to your petals before you mold them it will help break down the fibers of the paper and give a more organic look.   It also adds stiffness to your flowers when they are dry, which is a plus on any project. 

Be sure to check out all the goodies I used for this card on Crafter's Companion's website.

Sara Davis Signature Collection :

Floral Delight 6 x 6 paper pad

 Ornate Trellis Die

 In Bloom Die 

Butterfly Gift Box with Sara Davies Signature Collection: Butterfly Lullaby: Premeires Today!!!!

I love new releases and boy do we have TON coming up for you on Crafter's Companion.  Today we are releasing Sara Davies Signature Collection: Butterfly Lullaby and let me tell you, it's perfect for spring. 

This is a box a created using the Butterfly Lullaby, isn't it just dreamy. 

Need a tip?  If you have an open space in a box, you can just leave it open but better yet why not upcycle some of that packing from your craft goodies.  You can always use acetate sheets but if you don't have any on hand use some of the packing from your dies or other craft projects.  It's a great way to reuse everything from your purchase. 

 

Butterfly Lullaby 6 x 6 Paper Pad

Butterfly Corner Embossing Folder
Fancy Flourishes die...
Flit and Flutter Die
Ultimate Tool
Acetate Sheet
Collall Glue
Spectrum Noir Pencils 058, 032

Downton Abbey Shadow Box from Crafter's Companion

I love all the little what nots in the Downton Abbey collection and they certainly all come together in a little shadow box. 

This is really a must have collection from Crafter's Companion...check it out on HSN. 

Need a tip?  Don't be afraid to mix and match patterned papers from the same collection.  Even though there may be a vast difference in the collections patterns you'll find it adds a lot of interest and fun to mix and match the paper patterns and once you're finished you'll find it all works together perfectly. 

Fancy Folds with the Downton Abbey Papercrafting Collection

Do you love fancy fold cards as I do?  Then the Downton Abbey Papercrafting Collection CD's are something that you really should invest in.  They are chocked full of crafts ideas, papers, images and tutorials including this adorable three panel easel card.  This is all from the Downton Abbey Papercrafting Collection that is currently available on HSN from Crafter's Companion.  

Need a Tip?  When you have diecuts with embossing on them,  to really make them come to life, ink the die cut with a contrasting color before you remove the die.  This will really accent all those fine details of your image. 

Sara Davies is coming to HSN..SNEAK PEEK

Have you starting hearing the buzz?  Crafter's Companion / Sara Davies has a TON of great new products for you on HSN, March 16th.  So set up your reminder in the calendar, cause you aren't going to want to miss it. 

This is a little sneak peek of a project I've made with some of the new release...find out more on the 16th of March on HSN. 

I so love Butterflies with Crafter's Companion

 

 Well my new passion is butterflies.  When my son Will was alive I adored bees.  They are one of those things in nature that just can't be explained and yet they are a miracle of God...so that became Will's little mascot the honey bee.  Now that he has transformed and is made whole again in heaven, butterflies have become something that remind me of him.  Oh I bet there are butterflies all over heaven like we have never seen. 

 

This is a card I created for Crafter's Companion and I love the butterflies throughout but I was able to make it extra special and sparkle with the Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens....YUM!!!!

 

I love the butterfly and the way he is going to take flight and just flitter off the card....

 

 

Need a tip?  Don't be afraid to blend your colors with the Spectrum Noir Sparkles.  You can use a stamp block to blend the colors.  It makes for a perfect little palette. 

 

 

Kimono Embossing Folder: Cherry Blossom,

Create-a card Die: Butterfly,

 Stamp Set: Flights of Fancy,

Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen: Cosmos, Starry Sky, Soft Jade.

 Shimmering Card Stock: Black Pearl

Everyone needs a Tiara, with Downton Abbey Papercrafting Collection

Are you needing a crown to wear while watching  Downton Abbey?...We all need a tiara, right?  Now you can create your own and make it stunning with the Downton Abbey Paper crafting collection that is currently available exclusively on HSN/ Crafter's Companion.   This is a must have in your craft stash so be sure to go to HSN and find out more.   

Need a tip?  I think pearls make anything better.  Do you have a project that you want to bump it up a bit but not sure how to.  Half pearls make anything better and really give it that special look. 

The Sparkle is POPPING out with Crafter's Companion

 

If you didn't know, Poppies are my favorite flower.  They are just stunning with their red and pop of black....What a beautiful creation of God.  This stamp set is one that lends itself to being a poppy or any other flower depending on how you color it...great versatility. 

 

I cut along the stamped line and curled my petals up just a bit to add some dimension.  Of course I had to add it to the card with some foam tape, because foam tape makes everything better, LOL. 

 

Be sure to head over to Crafter's Companion and check out all the latest and greatest stamp sets. 

 

 

 

Floral Delight Stamp Set,

Spectrum Noir Sparkles markers: Red Berry, Holly Leaf, Emerald Green,

Die'sire Decorative Die, Nouveau Stamping Frame

 

 

Let Crafter's Companion Inspire You

 

 It's so lovely to be able to sit down with some colorful pens and plan papers and be able to create a beautiful card, such as this.  I love the scene I was able to achieve stamping and coloring in with the Spectrum Sparkle and Spectrum Aqua markers.  It really did inspire me.  Have you been able to check out Crafter's Companion's new sparkle pens?  I'd love to hear what you think?

 

 

 

Here's a list where you can pick up the supplies I used for this project

Stamp Set: Forest Friends

Spectrum Aqua: Desert and Chestnut

 Spectrum Noir Sparkle: Crystal Clear, Blue Topaz, Harvest Moon, Olive



A Little Bird Told Me with Crafter's Companion

The new Spectrum Noir Sparkles are really fun to use.  You can use them as straight markers but did you know you could also use them like watercolors....now that's some fun.  This little blue bird is sparkling away though I'm afraid it's really hard to capture with my camera...but trust me, he is.
Gotta love those Crafter's Companion goodies.  You can always find a complete list of products used on this project below along with the link to the Crafter's Companion site. 

 

I hope you have a wonderful crafty weekend and if your at CHA....HAVE A BLAST AND WISH I WAS THERE. 

 

Spectrum Noir Sparkle: Olive, Holly Leaf, Crystal Clear, Moonstone, Harvest Moon, Smoked Quartz, and Moonlight. Stamp set Twit Twoo, Cottage Lace Die, Die/sire Decorative Dies: Cameo Stamping Frame

I'm really starting to love watercolor painting!!!!

The new Spectrum Noir: Sparkle pens are so much fun and did you know you could paint with them like watercolor, but they give an extra POP with the sparkle.  This card is simple but stunning and it was really easy to create.  Need to know what all I used on this card?  No problem find all the links below. 

Sheena: Always Floral Stamp Set, Sheena's A little bit sketchy: Tropical Nectar, Spectrum Noir Sparkle : Red Berry, Blue Topaz and Olive

The new Sp

A Little Sparkle for After Christmas

Sparkle is exactly what you'll get with the new Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens.  They can be used like watercolor pens and that's how I used them on this card.  I love the effects you can get with these pens. 

 

Here are all the goodies I used on this project:

Watercolor paper, Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens: Moonstone, Crystal Clear, Red Berry, Pink Champagne, Amethyst, Harvest Moon, Inspired Violet. Spectrum Noir Markers: True Black, A little bit sketchy stamp set: true colors

Merry Christmas

I hope you are blessed this holiday season as much as I continue to be blessed and you have a very Merry Christmas. 

This is a super cute card I made using Crafter's Companion goodies.  I love the two of these little critters cuddled up together. 

 

Spectrum Noir Markers: IG1, IG2, IG3, IG5, FS2, CR8, CR11, DR6, DR7, Blender

Spectrum Noir Sparkle: Crystal Clear

Create A Card Christmas Die: Decorative Star

Crafter's Inspiration: Issue 1 Winter 2015 Edition 

Festive Wonder 12 x 12 Signature collection by Sara Davies
Shimmer Card Stock: Gold Dust

 

 

 

Pretty Pretty Poinsettia with Crafters Companion

You know how much I love easel cards and I couldn't think of a better adornment than this beautiful poinsettia flower bloom I created using the newest die from Crafter's Companion.  I love the statement it makes on the front.  Stunning!!!

Signature Collection by Sara Davies - Festive Wonder Decorative Metal Die - Pretty Poinsettia ,Signature Collection by Sara Davies - Festive Wonder Decorative Metal Die - Snowflake Trio, 8" X 8" Textures Embossing Folder - Wood Grain, Die'sire Classiques Christmas Dies - Elegant Reindeer, Signature Collection by Sara Davies - Festive Wonder 12" x 12" Paper Pad, Signature Collection by Sara Davies - Festive Wonder Decorative Metal Die - Merry Christmas

It was a Pampered Weekend with Crafters Companion

After a long holiday weekend this is exactly how I feel...pampered.  I'm sure I won't be feeling that way in the morning when the work week begins again and I'm up at the crack of dawn to take my little boy to school...but for now. 

I created this card using the Spectrum Noir new sparkle markers and OMGOSH...they are wonderful.  I had so much fun coloring with them.   I had colored the base with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers and then colored over selected portions with the sparkle markers.  The only thing I need to get down is the photography of the sparkle so you can see it better from home. 

Here's a list of all the Crafter's Companion goodies I used to create the circle easel card. 

 Spectrum Noir Markers : Blender, FS2, FS5, FS6, BT1, BT2, CG1, CG2, CR3, CR2, CR4, IG1, GB2, GB10, GB6, GB7, TN2, Sparkle Spectrums : Rose Quartz, Soft Jade, Emerald Green, and Crystal Clear. Scruffy Kitten:Dollie

The Festive Wonder range, part of the Sara Davies Signature Collection is here

 

Sara Davies Signature Collection, Festive Wonder Range is finally available as of today on the Crafter's Companion site.  This amazing collection includes paper pads, metal dies, toppers, embossing folders and stamps, everything you need for sheer beauty. 

Plus this week we are celebrating Crafters Companion's birthday so there are specials on the blog all week long and the presents are for our customers.  Be sure to hop over to the website and see all of the amazing deals. 

Finally tune in on Thursday to HSN for a truly WOW release...I can't wait for you to see it. 

 

 

Here's a list of all the goodies used on this card so you too can create this festive card.

 

Sara Davies Signature Collection, Festive Wonder Range 6 x6 paper pad
Snowy Border Die
Seasons Greetings die
Poinsettia Die
Ultimate Tool
Collall Glue
Shimmering Candy Red Card Stock

Bendi Card with Crafters Companion

I love bendi cards and this is one I created with Crafter's Companion and some of their edgeables dies.  They sure make it easy to create something that is just stunning but still really easy. 

 

Unfortunately the picture doesn't do this one justice as it was glitter paper...which made it really festive.  The red reindeer on the front adds that finished pop and you're ready to go. 

 

Here's a complete list of goodies I used from Crafters Companion to complete this card. 

 

Edge'ables Christmas Fancy Borders: Christmas Garden
Die'sire Classiques Christmas Dies: Elegant Reindeer
Die'sire Classiques Christmas Dies: Scenic Pines

Angels, Angels Everywhere with Crafters Companion

I'm really having fun with Crafters Companion's Ultimate Tool.  It really is a tool that can do about, well ..... everything with!!!!  Need a pretty bow?...Ultimate Tool,  need to make a box?  Ultimate Tool,  need to create a one of a card three dimension card?  Ultimate Tool.  You'll find yourself leaving this tool out all the time to create with instead of just tucked on the shelf. 

I was able to create this wonderful shadow box card in no time.   I love the way it folds down and then pops up when taken out of the envelope.  AMAZING!!

If you don't have the Ultimate Tool be sure to either head over to HSN for a special edition glitter purple one, or pick up a standard one on the Crafters Companion website. 

Die'sire Create-A-Card : Christmas Angel
Nordic Christmas Embossing Folder: Diamond Snowflakes
Ultimate Tool
Bebunni Floral Metal Dies

It's a Card, no it's a Box....It's Both

Today is a project I created for Crafter's Companion.  It's a card and a box all in one and a great way to give a gift this holiday season..  Did you scoop up the angel die on HSN last week?  Well don't worry you can still find it on Crafter's Companion website.  See a complete list of products with links below. 

 

 

Die'sire Create-A-Card : Christmas Angel
Edge'ables Christmas only words: Wishing you a Merry Christmas
    Shimmering Cardstock 8 x 8 Green

Forget me not Die'sire die.

Ultimate Tool