Monday, January 22, 2018

C'est la Vie Box Card with Katrina Thompson

Hello and Welcome everyone. Thankyou for taking the time to look today. I am using the new release C'est la Vie Collection and have made a box card to showcase all the beautiful papers, diecuts and ephemera. You can adapt this card to any sizing so there are a lot of photos with ideas of how to mix and match the pieces to complete your own projects.


 


 
I have chosen this beautiful sheet as the borders look great for the outer look of the box.
Fold into thirds, score and cut out the 4 corners.
 
The corners will become the decorations for the inside.
 
Ink around all the edges of your framing in a coordinating ink to blend.
Cut each of the rose prints from the corners, as pictured above, ink the edges and mount onto squares of Cherry Cola cardstock. Place the pieces to gauge the spacing.
 
I have added a border of lace around the edges of the squares to give some texture and dimension.
 
Once you have all of your pieces layered attach to the box base.
 
Select all of the pieces you wish to incorporate from the Decoupage sheets and the Ephemera. Trim and ink the edges to suit.
 
Use the pieces above to layer onto your squares, creating scenes.
Shape you leaves and use 3d foam tape to give dimension to your pieces.



 
To create your lid I have taken a section from the 12x12 print that measures 6 inches.
 
Your square sections in this project are 4 inches. The lid needs to be a few mills wider so it will fit over the box when folded. This applies to any box card size you complete.
Score a square into the centre of your piece just a fraction larger than 4 inches.
Fold the edges over. For the corners pinch a valley, (inverted) fold as pictured. When pinched together your corners will then come together. Secure the flap on the inside.
 
 
Ink around the edges to blend and decorate.

 
Until next time Happy Creating!!
 
Products used to create this project.
C'est la Vie Collection:
 
Couture Creations products:
 

K x
 
 

 
 
 

Friday, January 19, 2018

Life is Beautiful with C'est la Vie


Hi everyone. In my last post I chose to showcase a few of the neutral tones of this beautiful new C'est la Vie collection. Today I have gone with more colour, focussing on the roses and foliage and the amazing base sheet that is just ready for some trimmings. This is a really simple page and incorporates the patterned paper, decoupage sheet, chipboard and ephemera. You can bulk it up or leave it fairly flat so it can still fit into a sleeve.
  
 
Take a selection of ephemera and decoupage pieces. Ink in a coordinating colour and give shape to the leaves and petals.
 
Ink around the edges of the 12x12 patterned paper.

 
I wanted a soft colouring to for the chipboard. Lightly coat with gesso, let dry then dab layers of ink to coordinate. Use dark colours as they soak in and lighten. It will give you a mottled stone look.
 
 
Start to layer each of your pieces as pictured.

After you've got your ephemera and chipboard in place I have tucked some muslin in and around the foliage to give it a subtle lift and some more texture. This is optional.

Until next time Happy Creating! K
 
Products used to complete this project:
C'est la Vie Collection
 

K x 
 
 

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Love and Laugh with Ce' La Vie

Hello everyone and welcome to our creative journey for 2018.
It's fabulous to begin the new year with a new collection and today I have the soon to be released C'est la Vie Collection.
I have made 2 simple layered cards using the 6x6 pad and the ephemera pack focussing on the beautiful neutral tones included in this range. A few layers and a simple greeting and we are ready to spread new years joy!!


 
 
 
I have cut a piece of the fern print from the 6x6 pad, 9.5cm wide x 14cm high.
While trimming the fern print I have utilized an offcut of the striped print from the reverse to create a decorative strip, 9.5cm wide x 1.2cm high.
I have selected the ephemera butterfly, greeting, tag and a large leaf,(cut from a pair).
I also had a chipboard rectangle that I had kept after using the greeting.
You can also trim the ephemera pieces a little further depending on the look you wish to achieve.
 
 
Ink all of your patterned pieces in a neutral tone and shape your butterfly wings.
For the greeting, tag and strip, cut a white layer giving yourself a border around the edges. Distress the edges of the white and attach the pieces as pictured above.
Attach the print to the A6 Cream card base, then the strip 3.7cm up from the bottom edge. 
Attach the tag into the lower left corner with 3d foam and embellish with the leaf, butterfly and greeting.
 
 



 
This is a print from the reverse of the papers that I love. Cut a piece 7.5cm wide x 15cm high.
I have selected the large flower bunch, greeting, tag, large leaf (cut from a pair from the first card)and the decorative medallion (that I have cut in half diagonally).
Again you can trim the ephemera pieces a little further depending on the look you wish to achieve.

 
Ink all of your patterned pieces and the A6 Cream card base in a neutral tone.
 For the base print, cut a white layer 8.5cm wide x 15cm high. Attach the 2 giving you a white border  as pictured and attach to the card base.
For the greeting and decorative medallion, cut and distress the white layers giving yourself a border around the edges. For the tag, cut a cream layer, attaching the 2 with 3d in between.
Attach the 2 sections from the medallion at the top and bottom of the tag as pictured and attach the whole piece to the centre of the card.
Embellish with the leaf, flower and greeting to complete.
 

Until next time, Happy Creating!! Kx
 
Products used to create this project:
C'est la Vie Collection
C0725738 6x6 Paper Pad
C0725739 Ephemera Set (43piece)

Couture Creations and Ultimate Crafts product:
C0723931 A6 Card and Envelope Set Cream
ULT200001 Snow White Card Stock
 

 





 

Thursday, January 4, 2018

You are...... by Katrina Thompson

Hi Everyone! I hope the festive season is treating you all well. I thought for my last project of the year I would do a 'pick me up' card for one of those friends and family that needs to be reminded how wonderful they are.
I am using the 'Ohh LaLa' collection. Working with the browns and creams with the coordinated embellishments brings it all together. Looking forward to creating with you all in the New Year. K x


 
 
Cut a rectangle from the patterned paper as pictured below, slightly larger than your Matilda Frame die. Flip it to the brown reverse side and cut the die set.
Cut the Butterfly out as pictured to use as an embellishment.
 
Cut a strip from the patterned paper pictured, 10.2cm wide, including the patterned barcode section.
Cut the strip into 2 pieces, 14.5cm, 1 for the front cover and 1 for the inside.
Ink the edges to coordinate.
 
Select one of the many greetings from the Die cut Ephemera pack.
Pop a few pearls on to create a point of interest.
 
You will have the Cream A6 card base, the print for the front, the ephemera sentiment, your butterfly and die set. Now you are ready to construct your card.
 
Attach the print flat to the card front.
Position your frame, slightly off centre to allow for the flourishes to fit.
Centre your sentiment into the frame using 3D mount.
Attach the flourishes and butterfly as pictured and add a few more pearls to complete.
Enjoy!!

Products used to make this project:

Ultimate Crafts Products
ULT157610 12x12 Paper Pad
ULT157562 Matilda Frame and Flourishes Die Set
ULT157628 Diecut Ephemera Set
ULT157655 Pearls 3mm, 2 colour

Couture Creations Products
CO723931 A6 Cream Card and Envelope Set

Until next year, Happy Creating!! Kx