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. 

Faux Leather Tutorial with a Blitsy Tutorial

Want to know how to create faux leather from paper...check it out today with my tutorial over at BLITSY!!!!  CLICK HERE to check it out. 

Let the hop continue : Graphic 45 and Ribbon Resource- May Arts

Today the hop continue with Graphic 45 and May Arts/ Ribbon Resource and I have an extra special treat for you....TUTORIAL

Yeap today you can see how to make this super cute Botanciabella waterfall card that is all pulled together with Ribbon Resource/May Arts Ribbon. 

 

Here where you can find the tutorial.

 

 

Check out How to Create a Graphic 45 Waterfall Card by Lori Williams on Snapguide.

 

 

 

Be sure to stop by Graphic 45's blog to see the complete list of products used for this project and also check out Ribbon Resource to stock up on your 3/8 inch Black Satin Knot Edge Ribbon.

 

 

Watercolor Pencils are here from Crafter's Companion

May Arts/Ribbon Resource together with Graphic 45, It's Enchanting

Have you been hopping along with the Ribbon Resource / Graphic 45 blog hop?  I sure hope so because there are some wonderful projects that are sure to inspire you and of course PRIZES. 

Today I'm sharing a card I created using the Graphic 45 Enchanted Forest collection and ribbons by Ribbon Resource.  I love the way the raffia ribbon looks like vines...so perfect. 

Here is a list of the Ribbon Used:

5/8 inch Olive Green Raffia Bows

5/8 Inch Adhesive/Rosettes – Black

 

 

Now it's time to hop on for more fun

 

Monday

Amy Rysavy

Christina Colón

DeeDee Catron

Tuesday

Gini Williams Cagle

Jen Shears

Jenifer Cowles

Wednesday

Jennifer Davey

Karen Baker

Karen Hanson

Thursday

Latrice Murphy

Lori Williams

Michele Kosciolek

Friday

Rebecca VanDeMark

Tami Mayberry

Terri Burson

Tracy McLennon

Relax with Winking Frog and Heartfelt Creations

Oh my goodness do I love the Winking Frog Collection.  It's just so whimsy and fun but stills brings the elegance that Heartfelt Creations is known for.  Isn't this card just plain yummy.  It was created with vellum flowers and that's something a little new for me.  Thanks to my time with Emma Lou I'm now addicted to vellum, lol. Aren't they just so delicate and beautiful?

Please be sure to stop by Heartfelt Creations blog today and see more lovely creations for the rest of our talented design team.  Plus remember you'll always find complete supply list and directions for each of the projects...wow that's a lot of information. 

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

Let's go down to the fishing hole with Heartfelt Creations

I'm continuing to love working with the Winking Frog Collection from Heartfelt Creations.  One of the things I adore about it is it's so versatile for everyone...you have the cute and whimsy of the frogs and dragonflies but then you have that Heartfelt Creations elegance with the water lilies...it's just so much fun to work with.

I colored this image with the new Spectrum Noir watercolor pencils from Crafters Companion and I love the way I was able to blend the little frog and shade. 

Be sure to see more beautiful inspirations from the rest of the Heartfelt Creations design team on the blog today. 

Super cute Idea with Ribbon Resource

Over on Ribbon Resource blog today you can see more about this super cute idea for your Easter table.  Carrot place settings.....Click here to check out more. 

Altered Shadow Box : Raining Cats and Dogs Graphic 45

Today over on Graphic 45's blog you'll be able to check out various uses for the staple shadow boxes.  I really dressed mine up by mounting it on a candlestick base and painting the whole thing to flow together.   Lots of layers and the color combo make for one cute decorative piece.