Creating History Together Butterfly & Locket Layout - CCDT 1920

'Creating Memories Together Butterfly & Locket Layout'

My finished Layout

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to my next project for Couture Creations using the
 'Steampunk Dreams' Collection.

Here I am playing with more of the interesting elements in this collection - this time I am having a go at a layout. 

I love the negative images just as much as the positive ones from foiling, so I added both images of the butterfly and locket  to this project.  The sentiment stamps are just as impressive.  How appropriate is this one -'Creating History Together' for new parents.

I hope it inspires you to give it a go

Components used for this project.

All components prepped and ready for assembly.

I cut the designer paper just under the music notes, being careful to keep any overlapping flowers by fussy-cutting around them.  I followed that angle to cut all other papers.  I tried to create a bit of interest in the top left corner to try and balance the colours.  I wanted to add interest to the borders so I off-set them with different width margins.  All the edges of the paper cuts were inked.

All the foiling was done on black card.  I used both the positive and negative images of the butterfly and locket.  I die-cut the key and small heart (that was from the centre of the key), added glue to them, then used the off-cuts of the foil to burnish over the glued area then lifted off leaving a distressed look on them. 

I die-cut the small tags, placed them into the embossing folder and then ran them through the die-cutting machine.  I brushed the sanding block across the surface of the tags until the core paper appeared on the music notes.

I fussy-cut a few flowers from the designer paper, inked the edges and curled the petals to give them more dimension.

Depending on the various pieces, I used cardboard, foam tape and glue to mount them.

Once all the bulk pieces where in place I tucked and glued the muslin into areas that looked a bit bare.  I added some drops of brown alcohol ink to the art stones then glued them down.  I rubbed/blended a bit of white gesso around some of the elements just to soften their edges.

Completed Layout with all components in place.

A closer look at the layers

Another view

Couture Creations Products Used:-

CO727707 -   Steampunk Dreams 12x12"  Sheet              
ULT200006 -  12x12" cardstock - Chasm  

ULT200024-   12 x 12 cardstock - Verde

ULT200048-  12x12" cardstock - French Vanilla
ULT200052- 12x12" cardstock - Monarch

CO727713- Die - Steampunk Dreams - Straight Tags - 4pc 
CO727720- Cut & Create Die  - Steampunk Dreams - Stamp of Love
CO727721- Cut & Create Die - Steampunk Dreams - Heart Locket
CO727724 - Cut & Create Die - Steampunk Dreams - Steampunk Butterfly
CDEIPU032 - Dye Ink - Cappuccino
CDEIPU036 - Dye Ink - Dark Grey
CO727310 - Alcohol Ink - Espresso
CO726077-  Heat Activated Foil - Gold Iridescent Square Pattern 
CO724988 - Embossing Powder - Gold Gold - Sparkles

CO723978 - Multi-purpose Heat Tool
J7036-1001PAD - Versamark Ink Pad
CO725662 - Goodbye Static Pad
F1005249- 12 inch Trimmer

CO726520- GoPower & Emboss Machine (Die-Cutting Machine)
CO723950- Embossing Folder - A2 Scattered Notes
ULT157316- Sanding Block

Other Products:-     Black card, Foam tape, Double-sided tape, Glue, Distressing Tool, Heat Resistant Acetate, Muslin/Cheesecloth,  Art Stones and Gesso.

To find a store near you that stock these Couture Creations products, click on the following link:-

https://couturecreations.com.au/pages/store locator

My Blog Link is:  
cardcraftkaylee.blogspot.com

Thanks for joining me...

Anzac Day - Lest We Forget Layout - CCDT 1720

'Anzac Day - Lest We Forget'
Layout

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to my next project for Couture Creations using the
 'Lest We Forget' Collection.

In World War I - Anzac day, 25th April 1915 is the day that the ANZAC's troops landed at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli.  In a tragic time, the Australian and New Zealand character of bravery, ingenuity, endurance and mateship was immortalized.  The poppies were the only flowers that grew on the barren battlefields after the war was over and today it represents the immeasurable sacrifice made by comrades who died in this war and later conflicts.

Maybe you might have someone close to you that you would like to honour their courage and do your own layout for them.

I hope it inspires you to give it a go.

My finished Layout

The elements used for this project

All the elements prepped ready for assembly.
Each paper piece has the edges blended with a combination of all the dye inks.  The poppy stamps were embossed with the red tones embossing powders (3 with one colour, 2 with the other colour).  I added red ink to the centres of these flowers.  The Eternal Flame, the Memorial and the 'Lest We Forget' stamps were embossed with the Kettle Copper Bronze powder.  Moss Stone embossing powder was used on the Anzac Day stamp.  The Cross, Standing Poppy and small poppy were cut from the Bronze Metallic Card and Red Glitter card.  The paper pieces were not a planned measurement, it was just what was left for another project.  The circles were cut from the Negative Nesting Frames.

A closer view of the layers.  I used cardboard backing for the larger matting pieces and foam tape for the smaller pieces to raise them.  Some piece were just glued to the adjacent piece.

Anzac Day - Lest We Forget Layout completed

Couture Creations Products Used:-

CO727676/8/9- Lest We Forget Collection 12 x 12 Sheet 2A, 4B, 5A & B
ULT200039 - 12x12 cardstock - Battle Fatigue
ULT200045 - 12x12 cardstock - Paper Bag

CO727167-  A4 Bright Red Glitter Card - 250gsm 

CO725408 - A4 Matte Bronze Mirror Foil Board

CO727682- Die - Standing Poppies set - 2pc

CO727687- Die - The Cross  
CO727694- Stamp - Poppy Border
CO727695 - Stamp - Growing Together
CO727696 - Stamp - Eternal Flame
CO727697 - Stamp - Memorial
CO727699 - Stamp - Lest We Forget
CO727700 - Stamp - Anzac Day
CDEIPU006 - Dye Ink - Christmas Red
CDEIPU014 - Dye Ink - Eggplant
CDEIPU024 - Dye Ink - Olive Green
CDEIPU026 - Dye Ink - Pine Green
CO724975 - Embossing Powder - Rose Gold - Metallic Finish
CO724979 - Embossing Powder - Carnelian - Pearl Gems
CO724972 - Embossing Powder - Kettle Copper Bronze - Classic Metallics
CO725005 - Embossing Powder - Moss Stone - Pastels

CO723978 - Multi-purpose Heat Tool
J7036-1001PAD - Versamark Ink Pad
CO725662 - Goodbye Static Pad
F1005249- 12 inch Trimmer

CO726520- GoPower & Emboss Machine (Die-Cutting Machine)

CO725038- Scissors
CO726809- Precision Craft Knife

Other Products:-     Photo, Foam tape, Cardboard backing, Double-sided tape, Glue.

To find a store near you that stock these Couture Creations products, click on the following link:-

https://couturecreations.com.au/pages/store locator

My Blog Link is:  cardcraftkaylee.blogspot.com

Thanks for joining me...