Smile Card

So for todays blog post I just wanted to do a simple, fresh card, that makes some one smile.

I used:
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3PK - Intricate African Florals #660498
Sizzix Bigz Die - African Florals #660490
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 2PK - Tribal Borders #660502,
Craft Asylum Best Friends Clear Stamp Set

I die cut all the Thinlits dies out of white smooth card, and the Bigz die out of plain coloured paper. I trimmed about an inch of the right edge. In the inside IU attached a strip of green paper. Then I attach the trim on the right edge.

I then layered the flowers together and add them to the card.

Finally I stamped the message using black ink.

Simple, but hopefully will make some one smile.

Paula

Hello Lovely card!

Last month I got one of the hottest products in the craft market, Tim Holtz new Distress Crayons for Ranger. I couldn't wait to get a play, so here you have the results.

Aside from the Distress Crayons, I used my Big Shot machine, Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 2PK - Tribal Borders #660502, Craft Asylum Tribal Adventure Clear Stamp Set, Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3PK - Winter Wishes
#660882, as well as black pigment ink, clear embossing powder and smooth white card.

I started by applying a generous stripe of each of the rainbow colours on to a white smooth card, making sure that the colours overlapped.

Using a broad water brush loaded with plain water, I brushed over the lines to blend them.

Using the straight trim I die cut five strips.



I then glue them to the card.



The intensity of the the colours of the crayons stands out against the white card.

I die cut the sentiment, then pressed the ink pad across and emboss it using clear embossing powder and heat embossed it using a heat gun. I did two layers of embossing powder to create a really glossy three dimensional effect.

Then I stamped the messages from the tribal stamped set and emboss them using clear embossing powder. Then I cut around them and add them to the card using foam pads.

I hope you like it!

Paula

Tribal stamped card

I am back with one of my favourite stamping type of cards which is to create a colourful wreath perfect for the spring.

I used only the Craft Asylum Tribal Adventure Clear Stamp Set, an acrylic block, inks and buttons. Very simple but quite full of colour and pretty shapes.

I first draw a 4" circle (you can use a die cut circle, a little plate...) and then I stamped first the larger flower three times, then the second largest flower, and so on until the whole wreath was complete. 

(If you would like a more detailed instructions you can check this previous post I did with another Craft Asyulum stamp set.)

Finally I added the sentiment, the little hearts and glued the buttons.

I hope you like it!

Paula

Craft demo, Craft Asylum on the road!

Last month I was invited to demonstrate the latest dies from Craft Asylum for Sizzix at a local shop. I enjoy so much demonstrating how I use the dies and this was no exception.

As well as some new samples, I brought all the samples I had made for this blog as you can see at the top photo.

There was a card competition in which I was one of the judges. Its was nice to be invited to judge! There were great entries and I loved how the Board was decorated with the Tribal dies.

And while I was demonstrated I made a few cards. Last minute I remembered to take a couple of photos with my mobile.

To make the card above I used:

Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 5PK - Intricate Tribal Florals
Sizzix Bigz Die - Tribal Florals
Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Botany Decoration
Sizzix Accessory - Embossing Diffuser 3PK, Set #1

I embossed the front of the card using the Textured Impressions folder but instead of using the two clear plates, I just used the circle diffuser from the Embossing Diffuser 3PK.
I coloured then white card using distress inks.
I die cut the solid flowers using solid card using the Bigz Die - Tribal Florals and then the Intricate Tribal Florals using white card. I layered them and glued to the front of the card. Finally I added some crystals.

To make the card above I used three dies again:

Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3PK - Intricate African Florals

Sizzix Bigz Die - African Florals

Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 2PK - Decorative Trim

To make this quick and easy card, I simply die cut the chevron out of three colours (salmon pink, light and dark green).

Then I die cut the flowers, using white card to die cut the African Florals and the pink and green (centre) using the matching Intricate African Florals. I glue those flowers together and attach them to the front of the card using foam pads.

Simple but elegant!

I hope you like this two different cards!

Tribal Heart Candy Card

Hello..

I hope you are enjoying your weekend.

Today I have a simple card to share with you using the Candy Collection.  This collection works so well with a white card as it really brings out the colours.

Here I have used the papers from the 6 x 6" Candy Paper Pad and the elements from the 12 x 12" Candy Paper Pad.  The main focal point is the Heart which is cut from the Sizzix Bigz Die Tribal Hearts By Craft Asylum.  It has been layered to create a colourful effect.

To embellish I have added some adhesive stones.  The heart and 'enjoy' sentiment have been adhered using 3D foam pads as this helps the main focal point stand out from the rest of the card.

This card is perfect for so many occasions and with its bright colours and pretty elements it will be gratefully received.

Have a lovely weekend.

Katie 

Floral card with embossed background

Today I am sharing a step by step card!

I have used:

Sizzix Big Shot Machine Only

Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Chevron Texture

Thinlits Die Set 3PK - Intricate African Florals

Bigz Die - African Florals 

Thinlits Die Set 2pk Decorative Trim #1 2pk

Framelits Die Set 7pk Ovals

I used my Big Shot to emboss a the white card. I die cut an oval using the same type of card and attach it in the centre.

I used Distress ink to colour the sides.

I die cut the intricate flowers using coloured card and white card for the solid ones (the ones of the Bigz). I layer them and attach them with foam pads.

I then stamped the message using black ink.

Finally I just added some dome stickers in the centres and the chevron border die cut.

I hope you like it!

Paula

Sometimes simplicity its best.

This is one of those cards that are made with a lot meaningful sentiment behind it. I used old stickers I had to create a pattern on the background and to create a sentiment. But the main point is the die cut feather, which is one of two part of this Tribal die set from Craft Asylum for Sizzix - 660501 Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 2PK - Lattice Feathers.

It is good to keep things simple to make sure that the sentiment stands out.

A gap layout!

Today I am sharing a simple layout but using one technique that I love, Gap. You create a gap and then you join the pieces using die cuts.

 

I only used white card, black, yellow, pink paper and one single die:
660502 Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 2PK - Tribal Borders

I trimmed the white card to the required size, for this case a 6 x 8 layout, my current favourite.
Then I die cut three borders using black paper. I trim the bottom in a straight line and attach the die cut border, then attach the bottom bit. Trim the excess of the bottom, measuring 8" from the top.
Place the photo and then other die cut borders to check on composition.

Once happy, make a mark in the closer to the center to each side. Trim the white paper and attach the die to the bottom and then the top part. Make sure the white card edges line up top to bottom.

Then, I trimmed the top and attach the third border.
To add more detail I added two borders on the right side. I first attached a black card and the over it layer two die cut borders.
I die cut them again out of pink and yellow paper and fill the inside bits.

 

Finally I wrote on the front (usually I write it on the back) but I thought such it is a s simple layout this would work. I don't like my ugly handwriting, but you know, it is important part of the scrapbooking process!

Sweet As A Candy Elephant!

Hello ...

Have you seen the new collection of Tribal Adventure Dies from Craft Asylum?  They are great for all occasions and can be adapted for so many uses.

Today I am sharing a cute elephant card made using the Sizzix Thinlits Die Set Elephant Duo and the Craft Asylum Candy 6 x 6" Paper Pad.

I have left it sentiment free apart from the word 'cute' on the elephant as I think this could be used for many occasions.  This was aimed at a new baby card but I think it could suit older children and adults too.

The base of the card has been made up using strips from the Candy 6 x 6" Paper Pad.  I have then used the Sizzix Thinlits Die Set Decorative Trim #1 as a base for the elephant to stand on.

The Candy collection works so well with white space on a card or scrapbook page.  It really brings out the colours.

Have a lovely week.

Katie 

A tribal floral card

Have you seen the gorgeous Craft Asylum Tribal collection of dies for Sizzix?
If not, you are missing out. They are gorgeous!

As a lover of flowers, of course I went to the florals first to create a fresh and stylish card.

As for the other items, I selected a few plain coloured card I had left over and the message is from the Craft Asylum Candy Stamps Set.

 I started by die cutting a few of the flowers in the different colours as well as some leaves.

I stamped the message using black ink (VersaFine is my favourite for such small detailed stamps) and then trim it down.

Once I was happy with their position on the card, i carefully glue them one by one.

As some overlapped the edge, I turn the card over a proceed to trim off the excess.

I realized it needed something else, so I die cut the larger flower a second time using black paper and use the inner bits to fill it in.

Then I die cut one of the flowers from the Intricate Native Florals and the Intricate Tribal Floral.

I hope you like it!

Paula