CardCraftKaylee: 2021

Tuesday 23 November 2021

Gift Tag Slider Christmas Card

Merry Christmas Gift Tag Slider Card

Welcome again! Still loving the 'glitter'. This time using the Christmas Joy Die cut glitter framed shapes. These elements are from Couture Creation's new collection 'Deck the Halls'.

I wanted to incorporate a gift card to a Christmas card so I created this Slider Card. It was a simple process of creating the slider. This is an A6 size card and the measurements for the slide mechanism are detailed in a photo above. To get these figures I measured the 'Deer focal piece' to get the width of the slider and also the length of a gift card to get the the length of the tag/slider. The stamp 'Merry Christmas' had to fit into the opening as well. To cut the front fold area into the card front, I found a rectangle die that would fit my slider and partial cut the 3 sides. I scored a fold line along the 4th side of the cut, then allowed 1cm as a front band then divided the remainder and scored a fold line in the middle. I attached the 'Deer' to the front of the fold.

I pulled the slide up then aligned the card front to the card base, penciled in an outline of the area available to do the stamping on. I embossed the stamped sentiment in this area with silver embossing powder and coloured the letters with blue alcohol ink. I then sprayed over this area with a glitter shimmer spray. Because the 'Deer' die cut had a glittered edge, I decided to add a similar effect to the card front panel by going around the edge with an embossing pad, sprinkled glitter embossing powder on it and heat set it. I glued the ribbon to the front, then added the double-sided tape as shown in a photo above. Before I could attach it to the card front, I had to glue/tape the tag base to the front band. The tag has to hold gift card so it needs to be able to slide easily but not loose.

Once all that was in place, I just added the final trimmings

I quite enjoyed learning how to make this type of card and I think it turned out very pretty and sparkly. It was a gift with a gift.

You could compliment this card with one of the lovely printed envelopes that have been released with this collection.

CO724990 Embossing Powder - Sparkles Silver/Silver

CO727166 Glitter Card - Silver

CO727177 Glitter Card - White

CO727181 Photographic Alpine White Smooth

CO728530 Outline Stamp - Merry Christmas

CO728532 Nesting Die - Happy Holidays Tall Card (Branch)

CO728564 6x6 Paper Pack - Winter Dazzle

CO728570 Mini Die - Rustic Christmas Tree

CO728549 Die Cut Shapes - Snowy World

COAP9421 Alcohol Marker - Powder Blue

Other Products:-

Silver Ribbon, Crystal Ribbon, Silver bells, Silver decorative trim, Gift Card, Glue & Double-sided tape.

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Sunday 17 October 2021

Scallops and Xmas Boxes

Scallops and Xmas Boxes Cards

Welcome again! Still loving the 'glitter', this time using glitter card and glitter glue. These elements are from Couture Creation's new collection 'Deck the Halls'. This set is for the 8 1/2" x 4 1/4" Tall card.

I wanted to use the new 'Golden Age' alcohol inks as well because - you guessed it, it has gold glitter in them. To create the background card, I dropped the 3 alcohol ink colours onto a plastic sheet and then used a scrunched up piece of plastic wrap as a dauber and randomly daubed into the inks then onto the white cardstock. I left the card for the ink to dry before die cutting the elements. I cut a mix of pieces from the different card then divided them up between the 2 cards. On the scalloped edges I painted some gold glitter glue. On the white 'present boxes' and the red die cut sentiment I coated them with some clear lacquer to create a 3D effect.

Once all the elements were ready, I backed some with cardboard or foam then glued/mounted the arrangement in place.

CO724847 Tall White Card & Envelope

ULT200066 Cardstock - Blood Red

CO727173 Glitter card - Gold

CO727181 Photographic Alpine White Smooth card

CO728538 Deck The Halls - Nesting Die Set - Scalloped Rectangles

CO728573 Deck the Halls - Mini Die - Merry Christmas

CO727326 Alcohol Ink - Red Pepper

CO728489 Alcohol Ink - Golden Age - Cardinal

CO728486 Alcohol Ink - Golden Age - Fuschia

CO726327 Glue - White Tacky

CO724824 GoCut and Emboss die cutting machine

Other Products:-

Gold glitter glue, clear lacquer, plastic wrap, cardboard backing and adhesive foam squares.

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Rustic Snowman

Snowman Seasons Greetings Card

Welcome again! Not that I can relate to a snowman in my part of the world, but it was really fun to colour him using the vibrant new alcohol markers just released at Couture Creations. I have to confess that this is a new technique for me and I am enjoying the process.

This is one of the exciting new 'Stamp & Colour Outline Stamps from Couture Creation's new collection 'Deck the Halls'. It fits nicely on a 5x7 card.

I had a left over heat embossed sentiment from a previous project so that saved me a step, just had to mount it onto a label and back it with foam tape.

The precision stamp press is wonderful for re-stamping onto the same image to get the colour depth you like.

The colours of the snowman was a bit hit and miss, I just grabbed colours that I liked and I think it turned out lovely and bright. The colouring technique that I used was this:- from the outside line I flicked or circled strokes in towards the centre area. I started with the light colour first, then mid colour, colourless blender over these 2 colours, then dark colour and back to mid colour. The colourless blender may be used after the coloured area is finished or if it blended ok, I didn't use it. For the twirls in the air, I painted them with a water brush with a mix of 2 pigment powders and a bit of water. The photos don't seem to pick up the lovely pearly sheen.

To finish, it was just a matter of trimming the image and matting it onto the card front.

CO725815 5x7 White Card & Envelope

ULT200027 Cardstock - Chrysalis

ULT200066 Cardstock - Blood Red

CO724994 Embossing Powder - Brights - Candy Red

CO725537 Mix and Match Pigment - Pearl White

CO725540 Mix and Match Pigment - Silver Grey

CO727181 Photographic Alpine White Smooth card

CO728506 Stamp & Colour Outline Stamps - Rustic Snowman

CO728475 Outline Ink Pad - Black

COAP0 Alcohol Marker - Colourless Blender

COAP187 Alcohol Marker - Geranium

COAP205 Alcohol Marker - Pale Red

COAP123 Alcohol Marker - Melon

COAP142 Alcohol Marker - Fresh Yellow

COAP2727 Alcohol Marker - Bright Blue

COAP9421 Alcohol Marker - Powder Blue

COAP2283 Alcohol Marker - Milk Green

COAP354 Alcohol Marker - Pale Green

COAP356 Alcohol Marker - Grass Green

COAP006 Alcohol Marker - Black

COAP535 Alcohol Marker - Steel Grey

COAP430 Alcohol Marker - Grey

COAP7546 Alcohol Marker - Dark Slate

CO728278 Embossing Ink Pad

CO725662 Goodbye Static Pad

CO727948 Blending Brush - Medium

CO728462 Handy Clips

CO726327 Glue - White Tacky

CO724824 GoCut and Emboss die cutting machine

CO72738 Precision Stamp Press

CO728387 Water Brush

Other Products:-

Cardboard backing and adhesive foam squares.

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You can see me over on my personal blog here:-

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Tiered Tree Card

Tiered Tree Card

Welcome again! This 'Stamp & Colour Outline Stamp' is called the 'Tiered Tree' - so that is what I did. This is from Couture Creation's new 'Deck the Halls' collection.

Just felt like using the Teal colours (so many to choose from) for colouring the trees. I stamped and coloured 3 complete trees then fussy cut them out. Two of the trees were cut into segments to create the tiers. Layer the levels with foam tape between sections.

I foiled a frame with a retired die - any frame would work. This was backed with cardboard.

I trimmed the coloured cardstocks and glued them to the card front.

Next I heat embossed the sentiment and matted it to the card front.

I mounted the trees to the frame and then stroked highlights around the trees using the pigment powder mixture. (Into a water brush, add about 1cm of water and a pinch of the 2 pigment powders, shake and brush onto your work). I also added a little bit this pearly sheen to the sentiment.

That's it.

CO725815 5x7 White Card & Envelope

ULT200030 Cardstock - Caruso

CO724993 Embossing Powder - Sparkles - Turquoise

CO725537 Mix and Match Pigment - Pearl White

CO725540 Mix and Match Pigment - Silver Grey

CO727181 Photographic Alpine White Smooth card

CO727179 Photographic Black Smooth card

CO728526 Stamp & Colour Outline Stamp - Tiered Tree

CO728475 Outline Ink Pad - Black

COAP0 Alcohol Marker - Colourless Blender

COAP2213 Alcohol Marker - Deep Sea

COAP2233 Alcohol Marker - Flax Blue

COAP323 Alcohol Marker - Lake Green

COAP9482 Alcohol Marker - Pale Blue

CO725692 Foil - Sea Breeze

CO728278 Embossing Ink Pad

CO725662 Goodbye Static Pad

CO728462 Handy Clips

CO726327 Glue - White Tacky

CO724824 GoCut and Emboss die cutting machine

CO72738 Precision Stamp Press

CO728387 Water Brush

Other Products:-

Foil frame die (I used retired CO726755), cardboard backing and adhesive foam squares.

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You can see me over on my personal blog here:-

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Rustic Tree and Holly BonBons

Rustic Tree and Holly BonBons

Welcome again! These elements are from Couture Creation's new collections 'Deck the Halls'

I wanted to created something that wasn't a card using these christmas dies so I tried my hand at these 'Crackers/BonBons'. The paper pad is 6 1/4" x 6 1/4" so I created 2 templates to make it a 5 sided bonbon. The difference is the length of the middle section. I added a paper flap to the horizontal side so each of the sides can be glued without covering any of the patterned paper. Each side has a glued on added 1" strip of glitter card with that has one fancy edge .

I scored along the measurements in both directions. To cut the centres of the folded section that is under the bow area, I used the large corner punch. You have to hold the fold on the centre score line and the horizontal side score line so as to create a right angle to go into the punch.

Once everything is scored, punched and glued it is just a matter of coaxing the folds to create the tied area to form. Tie a matching ribbon on each side. The die cuts are then glued to the centre front of the bonbon.

If you want to add a gift inside I would wrap it in tissue paper and place it inside before the sides are glued together.

CO725405 Mirror Board -Matte Gold Damask

CO727173 Glitter Card - Gold

CO727169 Glitter Card - Purple

CO728564 Winter Dazzle 6"x6" Paper Pack

CO728565 Deck the Halls - Die - Holly Centrepiece

CO728570 Deck the Halls - Die - Rustic Christmas Tree

CO725349 Corner Punch - Large 10mm

CO726342 Scoring Board - 12"

CO726327 Glue - White Tacky

CO724824 GoCut and Emboss die cutting machine

Other Products:-

Gold and purple ribbon.

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You can see me over on my personal blog here:-

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Saturday 28 August 2021

Special Thanks Window Card

Special Thanks Window Card

Welcome again! I can't keep away from glitter elements, this time using the beautiful purple glitter card. These stamps and dies are from the new collection You Go Girl designed by Lucy Campeanu.

The day before I had to make a resin frame and allow it to set before I could make this card. I started by preparing all the required elements ( I never know how many I really need so I just make a few extra). I stamped and die-cut the leaves, flowers, dragonfly and corner flower pieces.
With the oval dies, I used the larger one to cut the purple glitter card first then positioned it over the front of the card base. I then aligned the smaller die inside this to cut the card front.

I made 3 'fuschia' flowers. I used the ball tool to shape the petals. I glued the bottom petals face downward and the top petals and sepal upwards. I pieced a hole through the centres and glued the stamens in there.
I embossed a sentiment onto white card then sized it down to fit inside the resin frame and cut a 'v' at one end.

I created a floral arrangement with the stamps by masking and layering - remember the image that you want in the front has to be the first image stamped then masked. I stamped the flowers with the black outline ink onto the photographic white card and coloured them with the alcohol ink markers. I love how the colourless blender changes the colours slightly and gives you a bigger range of colours. Once it was coloured, I fussy cut it out and put foam squares on one side underneath.

It was time to assemble all of this. Between the card front and purple glitter card I placed a corner flower die on alternative sides of the oval area then glued them in place. Everything else was glued into position as per the photos. Inside the card I created a spot for a 'Gift Card' to go as a special option.