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Showing posts with label 3D decoupage English ivy. Show all posts

Saturday, 4 April 2020

Through an open window birthday card

My card of the day is "through a window" for our blog challenge on Let's Craft and Create blog challenge this month. 

With worrying times ahead and the emphasis for everyone to stay at home and stay safe, we are all trying to keep ourselves busy at home.  This months theme is very apt, through an open window. Time to take a step back and appreciate the little things around you. Spring is here and gardens are starting to burst into life and fill our gardens with colour which is what we could all do with right now.


I used a 5 x 7-inch kraft card blank and some backing papers from my stash that was from a Tattered Lace magazine with an mdf window embellishment and some olive green mdf pearls.


To make the window scene I used the Tattered Lace fields & foliage die and matching charisma by Tattered Lace with a little piece of backing paper that I had in my stash for the sky. I added a little dimension to this topper and then snipped into it to make it fit around my mdf window.


Tattered Lace Portmanteau
I then die cut 3 layers of the 3D Tattered Lace decoupage English Ivy with its matching charisma to drape around the top of the window. I do like this particular ivy die, it has a great shape and lovely little realistic shaped leaves.



As this backing paper was double sided, I used the contrasting side for the panel which has been matt and layered with craft card and a lacy frame.
Have a look at the inspiration from the rest of the design team and what our crafters have been making for our blog challenge this month. There is a prize for the winning entry and a badge for your blog for the top 3 runners up.








Stay Safe
Happy Crafting!
Michelle
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Wednesday, 25 September 2019

Tattered Lace Portmanteau Collection DT samples

Following the launch of Tattered Lace Portmanteau collection, I am sharing my DT samples made from some of the dies for the launch on Create and Craft TV .

I had the following dies to work with:- There's no place like home, Centre of Attention, Fields & Foliage, 3D Decoupage English Ivy, 3D Decoupage Buddleia, Bell Iar.




This is by far my favourite die of those I had to work with, in the collection. I love a bit of diorama.




I used kraft card for the base and papers from one of the Santoro Gorjuss paper pad collections.  This die set also comes with the luggage labels and wording. 




You can use up your textured papers to achieve the leather look straps.




I used most of the label for the inside fo the case and then started to add the contents which comprised of 2 origami paper shirts, a miniature atlas(free dollhouse download) glasses embellishments, miniature handwritten letter embellishment and a book which I made using a download from Pinterest.

I also made a feminine version incorporating the centre of attention die.




Instead of backing paper I used some sample wallpaper from my stash, that I have been looking for a use for ages. I also added the spine die on this portrait version using snow white centura pearlescent card.





I have used the centre of attention die with the lacy panel on the inside along with some embellishments to fill the case.




Not everyone wants to use the charisma papers which you can download direct from the Tattered Lace website, along with papers (where available) but they can be downloaded using the link below.

https://www.tatteredlace.co.uk/

For this particular die I have used papers and card from my stash to achieve the looks I wanted and them paper pieced them, which is really easy on this die.




I think this combo would also make a really good birthday card, especially if you are looking for something a little different.




I have used the There's no place like home die with the fields & foliage die for a scenic open bookcase using snow white centura pearl card, Hunkydory mirri card (from their darks collection) and olive green pearls from The Dreamees. I have used the matching charisma paper for the fields & foliage die.




I could just about fit the decoupaged fields of foliage inside one of the panels with some green backing paper from Tim Holtz coordinations cardstock.

A stack of cases using Tattered Lace papers printed from their wallet collection  which have been printed onto white cardstock. 




Also with the there's no place like home die set is a small wallet die which I have used as a clutch bag.


I have used some of the luggage labels as tickets and another printable fold up map.






These cases have been stuck onto a sturdy circular base.





Following on from the fields & foliage die, I decided to play around with a different card shape, using the Tattered Lace Harlequin dies.




Using kraft card, colour core card and bronze Dreamee pearls.




I have also used the decoupage branch from this die on the front of the card with the doves.



I have also used the 3D decoupage English ivy with the fields & foliage for a larger card, adding a few layers.







Using the centre of attention die again and papers from Stephanie Weightmans Designer collection with some dies from the Tattered Lace Vintage Designer collection for a shabby chic card.




This die comes with 2 outline dies (unity dies) which enables you to use them together or on the edge of the card to achieve the shape on your card.




I thought the papers worked really well with this die and added a touch of lace behind the dress to complete the look and the frill from the dress as a shawl.





A trio of mannequins using some luxury wallpaper as backing paper and some pearlescent papers for the dresses. I have also used a blue/grey double sided pearlescent card for my base card.




Using the unity die to cut the shape from the gatefold card.




I also used some of the accessories dies from the Tattered Lace celebrations pop ups collection and some gold rope ribbon.




Just to show how the unity die works when used with the gatefold card.





Now onto the bell jar. I had an idea of trailing flowers from glass case and this is what I came up with.  There are 3 parts to this die, the flowers, the background and the outline of the bell jar.





I used the charisma papers with the die and just decoupaged them, chopping the rest up for my flurry of flowers.



This card actually worked out a lot better than I had anticipated.  Sometimes I have these ideas and them have to fathom out how to make them work. I used a little hot glue to join both pieces together.



Then mounted it onto a circle easel, adding some more flowers to the base. I used colour core card from Create & Craft for the base card and layers.



For a neat thank you card I used the ribbon dies from the Tattered Lace Violet Haze collection, with the corners from the There's no place like home die and some glossy accent on the base of the bell jar.




I also added some Tattered Lace glittered acetate I had left and only 2 levels of decoupage so that I could add the from to the jar.




Its a sweet die and ideal for smaller cards or toppers.



It also works perfectly with the Tattered lace Tri fold card die.






For this A5 leaving card I have used the lace panel from the Tattered Lace vintage designers collection with the expression of lace diamond frame and the 3D decoupage buddleia dies.




I used the matching charismas with the buddleia dies.






I used the 3D decoupage buddleia with the 3D decoupage English ivy dies for this get well card.






I also used part of the Tattered Lace Tall stepper card for the card base.




Finally another idea I had.  Often seeing how ivy climbs across walls and fences, I decided to create my own card base using a brick stencil, Tim Holts distress ink in gathered twigs and some kraft card.




I used the 3D decoupaged English ivy with the 3D decoupage buddleia for a more rustic looking card.




I hope you've enjoyed my selection of cards
Happy Crafting!




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