Do you throw away the scraps after using your Envelope Punch Board?
Well STOP!!!! Have a small pot close to hand and keep them.
In this Video Tutorial I will show you how to turn those tiny scraps into flowers you can use as embellishments to add to your projects.

This quick tip video tutorial shows you how to use magnets on your paper crafting projects.

Rather than always using 2 magnets, why not replace one with a stainless steel washer to save on the cost.

I get my magnets here in the UK from my local supplier First4Magnets
I use size 12mm x 1mm

Just wanted to share with you a couple of Christmas Cards I have made using Crafter’s Companion Vintage Christmas Papercrafting Collection CD.
The patterned papers on both cards have been printed from the Vintage Christmas CD.
The main image on each card is printed off from the Digi Stamp section of the CD.

The Christmas Bells image has been printed onto Neenah Desert Storm Card and I have used Spectrum Noir Pens & Pencils to colour this image.
The Pens I used are CT4, TN2, GB5, FS2, CG2, DG2, DR5, DR7. I followed by using pencils over the top 19, 20, 22, 4, 7, 59, 24, 33.
I have then blended the finished image with the Blending Solution and Paper Stumps and then shaded around the completed image with Spectrun Noir Pen IG1 to help the image stand out.

The Snowman image has been printed onto Neenah White Card and I have used my Spectrum Noir Pencils to colour the image.
The Pencils I have used are 64, 69, 21, 92, 13, 44, 46, 24.
I have then blended the finished image with the Blending Solution and paper Stumps and then shaded around the completed image with Spectrun Noir Pen IG1 to help the image stand out.

Had a great day today at a Workshop at MDF Studio. Rob aka MDF Man and Karen showed us lots of techniques and I had a grat time making the MDF Tissue Box Cover.

I cover my Tissue Box with lots of techniques, texture paste, paint, guiding wax, stamping on canvas, hessian, fabric flower making and sewing too….

I am delighted to let you know my latest online Workshop is now live!! You can see it here – http://dawnsinspirations.com/shop/simple-envelope-mini-scrapbook-album-online-workshop/

By popular request this quick tutorial not only shows you step by step how to achieve that faux leather look to your cardstock.

But I also show you how to make a notebook cover.

So it is a cover you can refil and use time and time again.

This make a great gift and you can choose your own colours to give it a really personal look.

I am now a Crafter’s Companion Accredited Demonstor

so come along and join me as I do my first in store Demo Day.

Drop by Downtown Superstore in Grantham UK on

Saturday 3rd May between 10am and 4pm.

 

 

 

 

 

I will be demonstrating The Brand NEW Spectrum Noir Pencils and you will be able to see the how to use them on their own or combined with Spectrum Noir Pens.

The combination of the two togther will bring you colouring to a whole new level!

 

I will be  demonstrating the popular Die’sire dies and fabulous Embossalicious embossing folders range, along with the cute Angelica & Adam papercrafting range, the colourful Spectrum Noir alcohol ink markers and the brand new Spectrum Noir blendable pencils!

Special offers will also be available on the day in store so don’t miss out!

Read more: http://ymlp.com/zt5s7x

Both these cards have been made using the Die sire Ebossalicious 8×8 Folder in the Floral Stitch design from Crafters Companion.

I have used them for back ground and inked over them and them I have also used them as an embellishment on my cards.

By embossing Co-ordinatations cardstock and sanding it back you get a different affect. Them by fussy cutting out the flowers you can then arrange them and use them as embellishments.

Just add some matting and layering and extra ribbons and bring you have a great card using very few materials.

I have then personalised these cards using the Die sire Alphabet Dies.

So go on have a go and use you embossing folders in a different way.

 

Using embossing folders and my Ultimate Pro I have given a vintage look to this concertina card making it ideal as a man’s card.

Making the card on my Ultimate Pro was easy then using 2 Die sire Embossalious Embossing Folders completed the look.

I used the 8×8 Stitch in Time and the A4 Gothic Script. By tearing the edges and sanding back you see the coloured core of the core-dinations cardstock. Also fussying cutting elements for these papers also gives you  your embellishments.

I have use pearls on a string for the watch chains and coloured thes to match with my Spectrum Noir Pens.

So look at you emossing folders in a differnt way and make quick and simple cards to fit any occassion.

I have made this easel card using Crafters Companions new Die sire Embossing folders and dies.

Using the Decorative Heart embossing folder I smeared the emboss side with Versa Magic Ink Pad, inserted my Centura Pearl Cardstock and put in through the Ebosser.

As soon as it had gone through I the wiped the access ink from around the heart in the card and also wiped my folder clean.

Next I sprinkled silver embossing powder over the heart on the  card and using a heat gun I embossed the heart to give a ghost like effect.

Making an easel card in the usual way I matted and layer the heart onto the main body of the card. Using the Die sire Alphabet and Numbers I cut out the letter and numbers for the card to give it that personal touch, in this case I have made the card into a Silver Wedding Anniversary card.

By adding a few embellishments from my crafty stash finishes the card off ready to give away.

This will take your normal easel cards that one step further by adding a slider draw which I made on my Ultimate Pro. You can make the slider draw any size you wish and then make you card to fit.

This makes a card and gift box in one, giving you a keepsake gift that will be used every day.

I am sure any little girl would love to receive this beautiful project.