Fly away with me and Crafter's Companion

I'm still loving this collection so much and I know you have to be.  They just have such a great vintage look to the little characters.    I love it. 

 

Here's a list of all the goodies I used on this project. 

 

A4 Luxury Paper Pad, Doily die, Ribbon Border, Colouring Pad, Card Blank Pad, Spectrum Noir Markers: BT2, BT4, BT5, BT6, LY1, LY3, CR8, CG3, TN2, TN1

Verity Rose Slider Card Tutorial

 

The cute little owl at the top of the card will fly around and give you quite a treat.  Want to know how to create this little trick?  I'll show you step by step how to create a slider card on the Crafter's Companion Blog, so hop on over and see. 

 

This card was created using the Verity Rose Collection from Crafter's companion.  They have quite a selection of goodies to choose from with this release, papers, dies, stamps and more...don't miss out. 

 

 

 

Here's a list of all the supplies I used on this card from Crafter's Companion

 

Verity Rose Collection: 6 x 6 Luxury Paper Pad, Colouring Pad, Lace Ribbon Set, Moonstruck Accessories Stamp, Ribbon Boarder Die, Card Blanks Pad. Other Crafter’s Companion Supplies: Die’sire Essential Circle Die, Spectrum Noir Markers: GB5, GB6, GB7, GB10, GB2, GB1, LV1, LV2, CC2, CR3, CG4, CG2, CT1 BT1, BT2. Spectrum Noir Sparkle: Sand Dune and Rose Quartz

Sneak Peek Time with Crafter's Companion

 

Want a sneak peek of one of the latest collections from Crafter's Companion ??? Let me introduce Verity Rose and OMWord is it cute????  This is a mini beach tote I created as I had to use the flamingo.  When I was a teenager I collected flamingos and yes it was considered quite tacky...who knew I was ahead of my time, LOL.  I still love them to this day so I had to stamp one of these cuties out and use it on my project. 

 

Here's a list of all the Verity Rose Products I used for this piece. 

Crafter's Companion Verity Rose Collection: A4 Luxury Paper Pad, Sunbeam Accessories Metal Die, Sunbeam Accessories Stamp Set, Doily Die, Ribbon Border Die, 6 x 6 paper pad,

Celebrates Father's with Crafter's Companion

With Father's Day right around the corner this card is sure to inspire you.  I've used the Crafter's Companion latest release Sara Davies Signature Collection: Just for Men.  This set has about everything you could think of to make that perfect guy card. 

Here's all the products I used: Sara Davies Signature Collection: Just for Men : Urban Collection paper pad 6 x 6 , Checkerplater embossing folder, tool sets die, cogs and gears die

Here's a TIP!!!  Use silver embossing powder to give a real metal sheen to your tools.  You can also use red/rust colored paper and have the paper peaking through to make it look rusty. 

Rock On with Crafter's Companion

It's always great to come up with a great collection for the boys...and this is it from Crafter's Companion "Just for Men".  There are two different color schemes to choose from so you'll be sure to have the perfect something for any guys card. 

 

Here's are the goodies I used on this project. 

 

Sara Davies Signature Collection: Just for Men
Bright Collection 6 x 6 Paper pad, Urban Graffiti Stamp Set, Super Stars Die, Happy Birthday Die, and Rock On Die

 

Here's a TIP!!!  Make your own background paper with random stamping in different colors.  I created this back with the Urban Graffiti Stamp Set and some popping color...just perfect.

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. 

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WITH CRAFTER'S COMPANION

 

Happy Memorial Day!!!!  I hope you get to spend it with friends and family.  Did you see the latest release from Crafter's Companion???  The Patriotic Set is super cute for Memorial Day and also 4th of July that is right around the corner.  In fact you can download some of our super cute papers that coordinate with the stamp sets. 

Patriotic set - 4th of July and Independence Day Fourth of July Paper Backgrounds
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers CR8 and TB1 ,

Downton Abbey Bow

 

Here's a TIP!!!  You can add a lot of detail to your project by adding dimension.  That's easy to do.  Stamp an image and then attach it to the card bowing out the front.  Then you've taken a 2-d image and made it 3-D



Did you catch the new Sara Davies Collection from Crafter's Companion?

It's bridal season and I've got the perfect collection for you to create those one of kind cards or album for the bride and groom in your life.  Sara Davies Signature Collection: Love and Romance.  See all the goodies I used on this card below. 

 

Sara's Signature Collection:Love and Romance-
Luxury paper doilies

Nested Hearts Metal Dies

Luxury Metal Charm

 Luxury Ribbon Pack, Romantic Swirls Embossing Folder

 I Love You Thin Metal Dies Shimmering Card Stock : Coastal Pearl and Ivory Pearl

 

 

 

What to make a flower? Check out my Tutorial with Crafter's Companion

 

 

Today I'll show you how to create this full flower using a heart.  Yeap you heard me right, a heart die will create this lovely flower.  Find out on the Crafter's Companion Blog today. 

 

This card uses the latest signature collection from Sara Davies, see all the products here

Sara Signature Collection: Love and Romance 

 6 x 6 Paper Pad

Nested Heart Dies

Who loves SPARKLE?????

I'm so excited to share with you today Crafter's Companions latest goodies....they are a MUST!!! The newest range of colors in the Spectrum Noir-Sparkle Pens are here. 

 

You'll love the new colors and here are the ones I used on this fun colored card.

 

Budoir, Sage, Peacock, Pink Garnet, Violet, Fig, Ocean Wave & Sand Dune.

Zentangle Butterfly Stamp

Make your card POP with Crafter's Companion

Yes I confess, I love Day of the Dead.  The idea of honoring those that have passed is so sweet to me and I adore all the colors and festivity of the holiday.  Crafter's Companion has released a Day of the Dead collection and it's super cool. 

 

Here's a card I created using the Sugar Skull as the main focus, but really the star of the show is the flower on the skulls head.  It's from the same collection but the Floral Fiesta...isn't it so beautiful and big. 

 

Here is a complete list of project used on this card:

 

Perfect Partners, Day of the Dead: Sugar Skulls, Floral Fiesta and Dancing Skeleton. Spectrum Noir AquaBlend watercolor pencils:Deep Blue, Asphalt, Dove Grey, Chrome Orange and Ruby

 

 

Here's a tip"  adding for dimensional item to your card can really make it POP.  The flower steals the show on this card and it too was just a stamp image that I molded to get the 3-D effect and WOW!!!

 

How Cute with Crafters Companion

Isn't this just the most adorable little box?  I created it using Sara's Signature Collection: Floral Delights that was just released last week.  I'm always looking for new flower dies and this collection has several along with beautiful flourishes and leaves to create that desired cluster look.

Here are the goodies I used on this little project: Sara Davis Signature Collection: Floral Delights: 6 x6 paper pad, Pretty Petal Die, and the Ultimate Tool.

Here's a great tip: with Wedding season upon us, wouldn't this make the perfect size box to house a special ring?  It would also be a beautiful keepsake. 

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 

Who doesn't love Downton Abbey, get it now at Crafter's Companion

 I don't know about you but I adore Downton Abbey and the sheer elegance it brings.  Today you can go over to the Crafter's Companion site and see the whole exclusive set that has been released.  You are going to be drooling for sure. 

I created this fancy fold card with the Downton Abbey card kit.  Here's a little tip for you.  I glued two of the fancy fold card together to create the patchwork effect and I just love all the patterns working together, don't you? 

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. 

It's a Perfect Partner with Crafters Companion

I love this sweet shallow spring box that I created with Crafter's Companion and the Sheena's Perfect Partner Sweet William.  Of course I'm a softie to anything called Sweet William and this stamp and matching die set is just stunning.  I love everything about it. 

TIP: You can use the Spectrum Noir Sparkle pens either straight on the paper for a more intense color or you can place some of their ink on a palette and water them down for a more subtle coloring.  They are so versatile for your shading. 

 

Sara Davies is coming to HSN March 16 with so many goodies you won't believe it....HERE"S A SNEAK PEEK!!!

Here's a picture of the box open so you can see how shallow it is and it's ready to hold a love note, pictures or small little keepsakes. 

Need to know what I used on this project?  Here's a complete list of Crafters Companion goodies used:

 Spectrum Noir Sparkle: Cosmos, Holly Leaf, Olive, Jade, Amethyst and Pink Garnet, Friendship Sentiments Stamp, Sheena Perfect Partner Victorian Floral Metal Die: Sweet William Die and Stamp set, Gemini Set 3 Metal Die Pack, Ultimate Tool, Die'sire Decorative Dies: Square Doilies

HSN Sneak Peek Continues .....

Remember to tune in on March 16th for Sara Davies on HSN.  She'll be releasing some amazing goodies and this tag is a sneak peek of what's to come: Watercolor Pencils, Fancy Die'sire Edge'ables and more.....so check your local listing time and see what kind of treasures await. 

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