Craft Consortium, English Garden, Mini Book

I love making mini things, so when I saw a new Eileen Hull release for a mini book I just knew I would have to get it!

...  And what do you do with something so tiny, so dinky, so cute..?

You use your beautiful Craft Consortium papers to decorate it, of course!

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https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/english-garden-premium-paper-pad

https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/always-forever-vintage-metal-key-charms-2

https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/the-essential-craft-papers-metal-textures

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Thanks so much for stopping by!


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Donna

Craft Consortium, The Riverbank, 'Froggy' Gift Box

Need a gift box in a hurry?

Running short on time?

Perhaps something along these lines might help...

I've added some sparkle here, but if you want to adapt it quickly maybe some string instead of ribbon and bugs from The Emporium Collection or a die cut leaf instead of a flower would suit better instead?

With a little bit of fussy cutting Craft Consortium has plenty to offer by way of decoration!

I've even had the time to colour and stamp some images on this box!

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https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/the-riverbank-premium-paper-pad

https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/the-riverbank-clear-stamp-set

https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/always-forever-elegant-satin-ribbons-mauve

https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/always-forever-non-shedding-a4-glitter-card-silver

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As always, stay safe and well. 

Big hugs to you...

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Donna

Craft Consortium, English Garden/Little Fawn and Friends, Pillow Box

Just stopping by with a quick and simple Pillow Box idea!

I've used a die for my box (own stash), but there are Punch Board options available too!

Simply create the box, add ink and tie with raffia.

Then add a contrasting belly band...

(I've distressed the edges on mine before adding lace to either side).

...  and a topper!

It really doesn't get much easier than that!

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https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/english-garden-premium-paper-pad

https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/little-fawn-friends-6-x6-premium-paper-pad

https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/always-forever-elegant-lace-ribbon-heart-chain

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As always, thank you so much for stopping by today...

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Donna

Craft Consortium, The Emporium, Botany (Framed)

You may have noticed that I have a particular fondness for making framed pictures.  As such, I'm often trying to come up with new ways to 'reinvent the wheel' I guess!

I can't help it!  There's just something about building a scene within a frame that I absolutely love.

Here's todays offering...

I've primarily used  Craft Consortium papers, but there are a few wooden embellishments here, along with a brown 'fretwork ' piece using card from my own stash of supplies.

See how I've varied things up and added to the Mixed Media feel just by adding a flower cut from The Essential Craft Papers Wooden Textures collection..?

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https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/the-emporium-premium-paper-pad

https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/the-emporium-wood-shapes 

https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/the-essential-craft-papers-wood-textures

https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/the-essential-craft-papers-grunge-dark-tones 

https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/tell-the-bees-premium-paper-pad

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Stay safe...



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Donna.

Craft Consortium, The Riverbank, Decorated Brown Paper Gift Bag

Thank you so much for stopping by today...  It's 6 months to the day (tomorrow) that I moved house and location.  I'm currently living in an unfinished house, but it's liveable and has heating, water and an almost finished kitchen...  which it didn't always as it was a major internal renovation project!

And would you believe I had this post ready to go a month ago yet the iMac had an update that night that completely destroyed it?  (Google it online - many iMac users had the same issue).  It was as dead as the proverbial Dodo!
My poor hubby refuses to do any more updates until the Apple store is back up and running as he had to fight for his rights to get it collected and fixed - even though he pays a monthly charge for that very privilege!


So I'm finally back (and yes, it really did take a month to get the iMac collected, fixed and returned)...  and I'm working on using some of my older Craft Consortium collections - at least for a while.  I have the most generous of hearts DT manager who very kindly kept my position open.  That's a privilege I don't take lightly, so many thanks once again Nigel Lennon.

With the (quite frankly) weird lives we are currently reduced to living in  I'm going back to a focus  on different  gift packaging ideas (mainly bags and boxes, but I'll throw in the odd handmade  paper gift idea too) as birthdays, etc will be carrying on regardless of this crazy world we are currently living in.  

The aim is to 'stay safe', so we'll make do as best we can...  

...  and that will be ok.

  

So with that in mind today's project features a brown paper gift bag, decorated in the main using products from The Riverbank collection.  

Washi Tapes are from The Emporium collection, attached with just a little extra spot of glue to stop them from potentially falling off!  (I don't know about you but I tend to find that it's best to air on the side of caution when building up layers)!

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The Riverbank

The Riverbank - Premium Paper Pad

£15.99

The Riverbank - Kingfishers - Clear Stamp Set

£4.99

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The Emporium

The Emporium - Washi Tape

£3.99

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I hope life is treating you kindly right now in these testing times.

Thank you so much for stopping by today...

Stay Safe.

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Donna. x

Craft Consortium, The Riverbank, Art In Nature

I'm back today sharing another framed project idea using some of my favourite sets of stamps and papers - all from the lovely people at Craft Consortium.

It's kind of quirky, I guess...  but I like it!







I've used some of The Riverbank stamps and papers in conjunction with The Essential Craft Papers - Grunge to create this Mixed Media project.

Here's a view that shows the layers and dimension...

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Craft Consortium

The Riverbank

 Premium Paper Pad

Clear Stamp Set - Kingfishers

The Essential Craft Papers - Grunge

Light Tones

Dark Tones

Always & Forever Non Shedding A4 Glitter Card

Silver


Royal Purple



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Don't forget to share your Craft Consortium work with us at
#ccmakes or #craftconsortium!


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Donna. x
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Craft Consortium, The Herbarium, Grow Your Own Herb Collection

Are you a keen gardener, I wonder?

Me?  

I believe I'm what they refer to as a 'Fair Weather Gardener'...  but as I don't temperature regulate very well I have a valid excuse!

Why am I asking about gardening?

Because I used the idea of a 'cold frame' as the basis for this project... 

I must confess, I actually had no idea what a Herbarium was and had to look it up!

But my ignorance didn't stop me enjoying these beautifully illustrated designs that are sold by 

Craft Consortium and made in partnership with Hackney and Co.

Here's a list of the Craft Consortium supplies that I used...

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The Essential Craft Papers

Metal Textures

Wood Textures

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The Herbarium

Premium Paper Pad

Clear Stamp Set - Utensils

Trowel Metal Charms

Herb Scissors Metal Charms

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Clear Stamp Sets

Tell The Bees

The Riverbank - Kingfishers

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If you like to add a touch of Mixed Media to your projects you may just spot that the pot actually has real rust on.  

(It's not one of the Metal Textures designs - it's been cut from a cereal box, had Brusho Grey sprinkled on and once dry, had the rust powder added to it).

There are a few rust powders on the market...  and as you can see they work just perfectly alongside the papers I've used today.

Oh, and just one more thing...  

This is for those of you with 'eagle eyes'...  

Did you spot the dragonfly and the extra bee?

You should just catch the briefest of outlines of them if you look really closely!

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As always, thank you so much for stopping by today...

Donna. x

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