Couture Creations DIY Baroque Plant Tin.

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 Every so often we rediscover something that we have and really have never used to its full potential. This happened while looking for a die-cut to use on a project, and so came to be this recycled tin. It can really be used for anything from a plant container, to storing pens, small trinkets etc.
 But here’s how I created this beautiful luxurious look using a single die cut and some other items.

 step 1 - Die-cut the Vallicola die out of white smooth cardstock. I needed 5 to run around the rim of my tin.
 step 2 - Colour the die-cuts using Bloom mist in the colour Gold Foil. This is the most amazing colour and really looks spectacular.
 step 3 - Adhere the die-cuts to the painted tin using 3D Matte Gel. I used the gel because of its 3D qualities. I knew that it would create some texture around the die-cuts as it build up and that was perfect for this project.
 step 4 - Once the gel is dry, add a layer of dark wax using a stipple brush. Buff it using an old t-shirt.
 step 5 - add a layer of clear wax using the t-shirt and then buff it to a shine. It will make the surface really smooth and give it a luxurious touch.
And so I created this beautiful tin with a lovely die-cut paper band around it. Once the wax settled, I finished it off with a few red diamanté just for that added sparkling effect. So even if you have a single die cut, remember that repetition is one of the key design principles, and can even help create a stunning effect by repeating a single patterned several times.

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Cupid’s Arrows.

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With the month of love looming I wanted to create some fun elements using the Lady Pattern Paper papers. What better way to surprise some friends than to shoot them with an arrow filled with love and friendship? Even the kids can join in on this fun activity, making their own friendship arrows.

Here’s how I made mine…
Step 1
Paint some sosatie sticks using gold paint. I bought a whole bag of these very handy sticks.
Step 2
Punch some hearts out of Lady Pattern Paper in red and pink. You will need 2 hearts per arrow. Use a hot glue gun to adhere the stick to the one heart. Then add some more glue and adhere the top heart sandwiching the stick in between the two paper hearts.
 Step 3
Position a feather at the top of the stick and then secure using gold thread by repeatedly wrapping the thread around the feather. Use a small amount of dimensional glaze to secure the ends of the gold thread.
Decorate your Cupid’s arrows with some diamanté and other embellishments.
 Write a little note and attach it to the arrows using baker’s twine, add a little chocolate and you are sorted to spread the love.

If you are new to Lady Pattern Paper - head on over to meet the Lady and get to see all her wonderful papers and stickers available.
Gotta love our local talent in South Africa!

Easy DIY Frame – Using bubble art for a exquisitely quirky & unique look!

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Some of my favourite techniques are those easy things that even kids can do. Yes the very basics of our art and craft journeys! Today’s project is one of those but incorporating (one) of my all-time favourite ink from The Wholesaler – All-Purpose-Ink.
Head on over to The Wholesaler blog here for a step x step on this funky and fun technique!
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Altered notebook and altered stamps.

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I am up on the Chiswick blog with this super cut and functional little altered notebook.
See how I altered one of their stamps into something for the everyday and not theme specific.
Just love the simplicity of how this turned out!
 
Head on over to see what I did! Thanks for stopping by. We had a lovely thunderstorm last night
and it seems like Spring has officially arrived although it feels like winter again! So happy for the gorgeous rain after an almost devastating fire the previous night. So grateful to God for keeping us all save! We are blessed.

My jewellery board – fun to fix staple gun.

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 I did some sorting cleaning and decorating and making stuff! But not without a new toy I got from Chiswick! I got an electric staple gun! and I LOVE IT! So what did I make? Well I finally got to make something I wanted to tackle a long time ago – a little organizing project for my pretty necklaces amongst other things.
So I bought some amazing fabric and found an old canvas frame lurking around. So the entire project cost me only the fabric.
But I am freeking in love with this staple gun - man - it really is the simple things in life that make me happy - simply because they make crafting and home decor so much easier!
Check out my sxs tutorial over on the Chiswick blog...and pop one of these beauties in your shopping trolley - you will love it as much as I do!
Until later this week! Create something beautiful!

Yummy Stamped Serviettes!

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I am up over on the ImagineCrafts blog with this little altered serviette project.
I love the versatile ink range by Tsukineko making it easy to alter home decor project, fabric and paper.
Hop on over to the blog for the full step x step on how i created these...
White is such an amazing blank canvas – from cardstock to canvas to fabric. White enables you to create and alter whatever you can dream up. For those special afternoon tea time treats on the patio I altered some white linen serviettes to make them a bit more special.
Imagine Crafts Featuring Tsukineko
Other Supplies: Stamps: Silhouette: Dina Wakeley, Stars Unknown, Serviettes, Clothing Iron

Silhouette Heat Transfer Glitter T-Shirt Step by Step.

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In our house we have a thing for making our own designs and then ironing them onto t-shirts. But until now things were quite limited – that was until the Silhouette. Now we have access to so many designs ad products and we really have a feast creating our own custom outfits.

Today I am sharing the settings and things I learned while using the Silhouette heat transfer material


  • Gather your glitter heat transfer material. When cutting this you don’t need to use your cutting matt, although some ladies do. I don’t.

     Step 2 - I set my cutting page settings to the size of the entire roll of heat transfer material. This way I have a more accurate view of what I am designing, how big the image or wording is – a true representation. In the top right hand corner you can see I set my page to 9×36”. Create your design to iron on the front of your t-shirt. If you are doing wording or a quote, remember to “mirror” your writing.
     Step 3 - Change the rollers so that you can load the material. Flip the handle on the right hand side to release the roller bar, move the white roller on the right hand side to the right width for your heat transfer material. Remember to fasten the handle again after setting the rollers.
     Step 4 - Load the material into the machine. Make sure to move the arrow down on your LCD screen to “load material” instead of load cutting matt.
     Step 5 - Remove the blade from the blade casing and insert it into the hole on the left of your machine base, or the grey cap – set your blade to position “1”.
     Step 6 - Change your cut setting to “Heat transfer material ‘flocked’”. I tried cutting on the smooth heat transfer setting and it didn’t cut through, so with all things I tried until I found the setting that worked.
     Step 7 - I draw a block around the design to make it easier to remove the excess material that need to be peeled. Also do a text cut first to ensure that your material cuts right. Rather be safe than sorry and mess up a whole roll of material. Cut the design.
     Step 8 - Use your paper piercer (if you don’t have a hook) and remove all the material around the cut design. I peel a bit and then cut it off before peeling again.
     Step 9 - Once the entire design is revealed, remove the outer block of material as well. When you flip your design over the plastic layer should be on the front and you should be able to read the wording correctly.

    Step 10 - Place the design with the plastic face up on your fabric/t-shirt. Cover the plastic with a cloth. Heat your iron on the cotton setting and then place the iron on your design for 50-60 seconds at a time to transfer the design.

    • Tips and Tricks

      I think my iron was a bit hot as the plastic started to melt and curl up, this means that there are not hard and fast rules when doing iron on transfers – you have to just try it. Start off with a small design and practice on something like a scrap piece of fabric or an old t-shirt.

    In the end I really love how it turned out. The Silhouette heat transfer material is amazing and looks really good. So all in all I am pleased with this glitter t-shirt for a special friend.

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Altered paint can - Couture Creations.

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Welcome to today's blog post with me Jowilna - it's with a heavy heart that I say farewell to this amazing team as this is my last blog post for Couture Creations, but definitely not my last post using their amazing products.
Today i am sharing this altered paint tin I made using the Vintage Rose paper collection and the new Hearts Ease die collection as well as some classic favorites like the oval die set. A quick and easy project to recycle an old paint tin and turn it into a functional item for your craft room.

Step 1: Die cut the oval frame shape. Adhere the two largest oval dies together using a piece of washi tape to hold them together. Cut the oval frame and ink the edges.
 step 2: Use the center oval die from the Postale Ovals CO724044 out of the patterned paper - ink the edges.
 Adhere the die cut elements to a painted empty paint tin. Use brads to add some texture to the outside cut oval frame.
 Die cut the  shape from the Hearts Ease collection and adhere it to the right hand side of the oval frames. CO724315
 Adhere some small punched flowers and a decorative resin butterfly to  the side. Finish off the look with some metallic pearls.
Visit the Couture Creations website for all the new releases, and the blog for continuous inspiration. Don't miss out on all the new inspiration from the 2015 team - and continue to be inspired by this amazing product range! it has been an honor indeed to work for this generous company.
Couture Creations Products Used
CO724062 Vintage Rose Garden 6x6 Paper Pad
CO72044 Vintage Rose Decorative Die, Postale Ovals
CO724126 Everyday Essentials Decorative Die, Mini Flowers 1
CO724315 Hearts Ease Decorative Die, Lilliputana
CO723044 Nesting Dies, Ovals
 

My Valentine – make a decorative rosette with punches.

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Are you planning something special for this Valentines Day and your loved ones? We try and celebrate love everyday so hardly ever do something special, but on the odd occasion i will do something that my better half really loves – like buy a slab of Lindt Chocolate and wrap it beautifully.
I started off by wrapping the chocolate slab in some pretty decorative paper, and then created a focal point topper using punches and dies.
A punched border runs down from top to bottom on the front, with a decorative rosette on top of the border.
 step 1 – Punch a border strip from patterned paper using your selected Tonic punch
 Step 2 – Keep the remainder of the paper left-over from the punched border, and trim that piece to measure 2.5cm wide.
 step 3 – Place the strip in a trimmer or score board and score the strip at every 5mm all along the length
 step 4 – Mountain and valley fold the entire strip on the score lines
 step 5 – adhere the two ends together after folding the strip. Keep it tight. The decorative scallop border now sits at the bottom and will form the outside of your rosette.
 step 6 – Adhere the rosette to a base circle using a hot glue gun from the Chiswick range.
 step 7 – Die cut some decorative elements from Chiswick cardstock.
 Assemble the rosette together with the die-cuts, punched border and sticker on the front of the decorated slab.
a Quick and easy way of adding a special touch to an ordinary slab of chocolate.
Textured cardstock Scarlet sb5270
Simplicity Strip Punch Daisy pct770
Chiswick Burnishing tool
What special gift will you create for your loved ones?
Remember to visit the website to view all these wonderful products www.chiswick.co.za
Until next time happy crafting!

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