Steampunk Spells Layouts - Seymour and Voyages

Hello

Continuing on with my album of 10 Layouts, below is pages 9 and 10. I have named these ones: Seymour and Voyages.

I have not yet decided which photos to use in this album - the options are endless! When preparing the photo frames, I have adhered only part of the frame and will slip the photo in underneath and then adhere as required.

I hope you have enjoyed my Steampunk Spells Layouts and will be inspired to create many multi- layered layouts! 

Thank you for following along with my album and hope to see you again soon!

Shell

xox

Steampunk Spells Layouts - Keys and Potions

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Continuing on with my album of 10 Layouts, below is pages 7 and 8. I have named these ones: Keys and Potions.

Have you been following along with my layouts? Have you spotted the antics of black cat? Sometimes he is front and centre - other times he is cheekily peeking out from behind the photo frames...

Have you also spotted the stamped owl and little black heart stamped on every page? I enjoyed creating these pages so much that I think I will create a further 10 pages as I have so many more Halloween papers and elements!

Only 2 more pages to go for this album!

See you again soon!

Shell

xox

Steampunk Spells Layouts - Faces and Howlet

 Hello

Continuing on with my album of 10 Layouts, below is pages 5 and 6. I have named these ones: Faces and Howlet.

To prepare these layouts, I chose my base layers and the smaller layers first, then die cut many elements. I pre-planned the photo frames for each page, allowing for three photos to be added to every page in the future. I die cut one larger black cat, spiders, bats, webs, leaves, labels, frames etc for every page. I then laid all ten base pages on my table and spread the elements across each to ensure I had enough for every layout.

I then went through all the Graphic 45 die cuts and ephemera packs and sorted these according to the base pages. I placed all the elements into 10 separate pockets and then created all the layouts one by one. The sequins and rhinestones were all added last.

How are you enjoying these layouts? They are very busy, however I am in love!

Be sure to visit again soon for pages 7 and 8!

Shell

xox

Steampunk Spells Layouts - Clock and Curious

 Hello

Continuing on with my album of 10 Layouts, below is pages 3 and 4. I have named these ones: Clock and Curious.

I have included a black cat, spiderwebs, bats and or spiders on every page!

I started with the base page, then layered with a smaller page which is the structure for all the other layers. Tucked in under this smaller page is a pocket which holds Journal Cards for adding details from the future photos. This was also a great way of using some of the ephemera from Graphic 45's Steampunk Spells range.

Back again soon with pages 5 and 6!

Thank you for visiting!

Shell

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Steampunk Spells Layouts - Apothecary & Black Cat

 

Hello

I have created a 10 Layout album featuring Graphic 45 Steampunk Spells. Below are the first 2 pages which I have named Apothecary and Black Cat.

I will list some of the many, many products used for the 10 pages - the base pages are either Steampunk Spells from Graphic 45, Haunted Harvest from DCWV or a selection from Stampin' Up.

When I created the pages, I have created 'frames' for future addition of photographs. Some of the other products used include: Sizzix Dies - Garden Greens, Cat & Moon and Styled Labels; Stampin' Up Label Punch and Halloween Scares, Mr Funny Bones and Spooky Fun Stampin' Up stamps; a range of Cardstock in oranges, black and metallic silver.

Cobwebs, cats, spiders and bats. Sequins, rhinestones and bows. Frames, leaves, flowers and butterflies - so many products used from my stash!

I hope you love the above pages as much as I do! Be sure to return again soon as I will post the other pages shortly!

See you again soon!

Shell

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Fancy Fold Card - Stampin' Up Baroque & Papillon Potpourri...

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Today's card is a fancy fold, using a green card base and a white card base trimmed slightly smaller and adhered to the inside to form a tri-fold card. Using an embossing folder/die combo to create the front of the card has created a window to see through to the second fold of the card. 

I used the negative from the front panel as a mask to sponge the second layer, making sure the window matched exactly to the position of the mask before sponging.

Following up with a stamped image from Stampin' Up's Baroque stamp set.

The butterflies are also from a Stampin' Up set - Papillon Potpourri.

The edge punch on the white layer is from Stampin' Up.

I have also faux stitched the border with a black pen and added rhinestones for finishing touches. I have left the card without a message so it can be used for any purpose.

Hope you are having a crafty day!

Shell

xox

Box Cards - Die Cuts With A View - Floral Brilliance...

Hello,

Today I have a couple of really pretty Box Cards to share with you. These cards were both created using a Die Cuts With A View 12x12 Paper Pad - named Floral Brilliance.

The butterflies on both cards and the word Love are all Stampin' Up Products - the above Butterfly from Stamp Set - Summer Solstice. Love is from Stamp Set Basic Phrases and the butterfly on the below card is Elegant Butterfly punch.

I hand cut the flowers and leaves on both cards and added rhinestones to the flowers for the centres.

Most of the box cards I have created lately have been Christmas themed, so it was a nice change to make some beautiful flowery boxes. This DCWV Paper Pad (which I purchased from our local Spotlight Store) has 48 sheets, 14 of which have pink glitter - am loving using this paper pad!

Off to use these papers on a different project, have a great day,

Shell

xox

Wedding Cards...

Hello,

Today's Wedding Cards feature the same Die Cut (from an unknown Brand) that I featured in my last blog about Wedding cards. However, they are not cut with black cardstock this time!

Still using Leftover strips from multiple paper packs from Kaisercraft, the background papers feature foiled and flocked designs suitable for elegant Wedding Cards.

The wording is from Stampin'Up's Sweet Essentials and Kaszazz's Mini Messages Male, stamped on handcut banners and Stampin'Up's Label Punch. Add a touch of Bling and your cards are finished!

Thanks for visiting!

Shell

xox

Wedding Cards...

Hello,

We have a selection of Wedding cards to share with you today.  They all feature the same Bride and Groom die cut (unknown brand), cut from black cardstock and coated with glossy accents. The patterned papers are from a selection of Kaisercraft patterned paper packs - using up strips left over from other projects.

Some of the patterned papers are flocked and some are foiled which add to the specialness of the Wedding Cards. Each message label is punched with Stampin'Up's Modern Label and Word Window punches and wording from Stampin'Up's Teeny Tiny Sentiments stamp set. 

Simple, but yet elegant!

Have a great weekend and if today is your Wedding Day...

Congratulations!

Shell

xox

Gift Tags featuring Kaisercraft Flowers...

Hello,

Today's post features a selection of gift tags. To create these tags I have used a selection of products from my stash - way too many to mention!!!

Washi tape, Kaisercraft and assorted flowers, Kaisercraft Collectables, stamped images etc etc etc...

Quick and easy - I purchased the tags from my local newsagent, it takes almost no time to embellish them - this is a great way to use up those pre-made coloured flowers!

Thanks for visiting!

Shell

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Kaisercraft Dressform...

Good morning,

2018 is here! We are already a week into the New Year!  Today's project is an Off the Page project - a Kaisercraft Dressform... 

Fisrt, I painted the sides and edges of the dressform with black acrylic paint, allowed to dry, then traced around the edges of the dressform onto papers from my stash. I chose two different papers (in co-ordinating colours) so you have the option of choosing which side you wish to display. Next I cut these out and faux stitched with black pen around the edges of both 'fronts'. I then adhered these to the dressform.

  To finish off, I added embellishments to both sides, the butterflies are stamped and punched using Stampin' Up Papillon Potpourri. Other embellishments used: pearls, rhinestones, twine, brads and a leaf vine ribbon. 

Thanks for visiting.

See you again soon,

Shell

xox

Double Z Fold Box Cards - Birds and Butterflies

Hello

Further to our post on the nautical double z fold box cards,
Here is a selection of our birds and butterflies, double z fold box cards.

The cards have all been embellished with various stamped, die cut, and punched images.
All cards have a panel on the back section for a greeting, and all fit into a regular  envelope.

Enjoy
Till next time
BaRb

Flower Pot Cards... 3 of 3...

Hello,

Here is part 3 of the flower pot series...

As I mentioned earlier, using different stamps and papers can give you totally different outcomes.  I have changed the leaves in some of the following cards and have a look at how that gives you another option... 

This is the last of this session of flower pot cards that I have created recently, I am sure I will be making more of these beautiful cards!

Thanks for visiting,

Shell

xox

Flower Pot Cards... 1 of 3...

Hello,

Today, I am sharing with you some of the flower pot cards I have recently created, I have made a few of these so will spread them over 3 posts...  I have used various brands of patterned papers, stamps, ribbons, brads and rhinestones. From memory, the leaves and the pot are Heartfelt Creations dies.

The pots are a double layer (Front and back) scored at the bottom and folded to create a pocket. The "Flowers" are removed from the pot and this is where you can write your message.

Then, the flowers just slide back in easily.

Using different stamps and papers allows you to create totally different looks.

Have a beautiful day,

Shell

xox