Craft Consortium, Little Fawn and Friends, Squirrel's Pine Cone

It had to be done!

What better way to remind you all that today is the day you can go directly to 

Craft Consortium

 to buy 

Little Fawn and Friends

 than to pair this little guy with that giant pine cone?

After all, you've seen his outstretched little arms quite a few times this week already and not once did it look like he'd actually caught anything!

Please head on over to the shop link (above) to see the full release for yourself...  if you haven't had a chance to, already.

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Supplies used:

Little Fawn and Friends

12 x 12 Premium Paper Pad

Stamp Set - Little Fawn

Adhesive Enamel Dots

Always and Forever

Non-Shedding A4 Glitter Card - Fuchsia Pink

Silver Heart Charms - Thank You

(Image to follow).

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Don't forget to tune in to Create and Craft TV - 7pm tonight (29th September, 2018) 

to see 

Little Fawn and Friends for yourselves!

(Sky 683, Freeview 23, Virgin 748, Freesat 813, Apple TV, Amazon Fire)

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Donna. x

Craft Consortium, Little Fawn and Friends, Squirrel Snow Globe

My lovely little squirrel friend is back with his outstretched paws in todays mini make...   a snow globe scene using one of the designs from the premium paper pad collection as a setting for falling leaves...

Yes, those little leaves are stamps that are included as part of the Little Fawn and Friends release.

In fact, there are two stamp sets to choose from!

I've also included one of the pine cone metal charms...  and if you look at those corners yet another sneak peek of one of the designs from the new paper pad range that will be coming soon.

This release will be available to buy from Craft Consortium as of tomorrow.

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Don't forget to tune in to Create and Craft TV - 7pm, 29th September 2018 

to see 

Little Fawn and Friends for yourselves!

(Sky 683, Freeview 23, Virgin 748, Freesat 813, Apple TV, Amazon Fire)

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Donna. x

Penny, Black, Christmas Baubles Tag, Guest DT 2018

I'm sharing a Mixed Media tag with a Clean And Simple feel to it for my
Penny Black
Guest DT post today.

And I'm also sharing this design specifically to highlight the difference it can make when you add layers for dimension behind a die cut.

See that top bauble that lies quite flat compared to the others?

That's a die cut with no additional same shaped layer behind it.

And the one at the bottom?

That's got two white bauble layers behind.  

Two for extra strength and white to match the colour of the back of the tag.

And the corrugated cardboard bauble?

That also has two extra layers, but see how much more definition you get - especially when you double up again with a Gingerbread Man that has an additional layer behind it, too?

This is one of the things I love most about crafting.

Adding dimension always gives me a sense of achievement.

And to balance this all out, I've added die cut embossing detail into the baubles - which needs to be done prior to gluing the layers together.

So how was this tag made?

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Firstly, cut out Tagged twice using White card stock - and put one to one side for later.
(You will need to cut this twice as one will be used to hide the thread).


Then using a Stamping Positioner Tool, colour and stamp A Berry Branch using the following Tsukineko Marker Pens:


Olive Grove
New Sprout
Cottage Ivy
Bamboo Leaves
Pistachio
Expresso Truffle
Rhubarb Stalk
Love Letter 
Lady Bug




Once dry, cover the entire tag with a layer of Ranger/Distress Collage Medium - Crazing and then leave to one side.




Next, cut out the Baubles from Ornaments Kit.



I've used the matt silver card stock from Tim Holtz/Core'dinations - Kraft-Core Metallic Collection to cut out my small and medium sized Baubles.

I've then used the Sprig from Christmassy to die emboss the small Bauble and the Holly from
Mitten Stocking to die emboss the medium - and as mentioned earlier I've then layered up the medium Bauble by gluing on a further two White die cuts to the back.




Then cut the largest Bauble, using corrugated card for the top layer and White card for the two layers that go underneath.



Add Ranger/Texture Paste to this corrugated die cut and leave to one side to dry.







Cut out two Gingerbread Men from Mitten Stocking - one from a scrap of Brown glitter card and the other from White Card.



Using the following Tim Holtz/Distress colours, ink up the White Gingerbread Man:



Spiced Marmalade
Walnut Stain
Pumice Stone
Gathered Twigs






Then glue the two Gingerbread Man layers together, coat with a layer of
Ranger/Distress Collage Medium - Matt and glue into position on the Bauble.










Using a needle and thread, attach the Baubles to the tag as shown.


Then glue on the Gingerbread Man and the word Joy from Xmas Poinsettia Cut Out.






And finally...  glue the White, blank Tagged die cut into position to hide the threads - and add
Ranger/Texture Paste as pictured above.  (Using your finger).






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As 'messing with layers' brings me such joy, I couldn't think of a more appropriate die cut sentiment to add!

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Supplies used:

Penny Black/Stamp

40-631     A Berry Branch

Penny Black/Dies

51-007     Tagged

51-450     Ornaments Kit

51-465     Mitten Stocking

51-453     Christmassy

51-474     Xmas Poinsettia Cut Out

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I do hope that my 'How to' guide explained all that you need to know.

If not, please feel free to contact me.





Thanks for stopping by...



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Donna. x

Cherish The Memory, Winter Trails, Notepad Holder/Gift Idea

With Christmas fast approaching, I thought it might be nice to share an idea with you - especially if you are the kind of paper crafter who loves to make small gifts for others.

So without further ado here it is...  a notepad holder.

This should (I hope) be an easy idea to adapt to suit your needs, your tastes and your budget.

Cherish The Memory have so many lovely papers to choose from that you are bound to find something you truly love.

Just remember that to make this sturdy you will have to back the papers and ephemera on to cardboard.

Here are the links to the StudioLight supplies that I used:

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Winter Trails

 Dreaming Of A White Christmas - A4 Backing Sheet 

Photo Toppers - A4 Sheet

Label Sentiments - A4 sheet

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Sweet Winter Season

Clear Christmas Stamp Set

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Royal Christmas

Gold Foil Card Kit - To Make 6 Cards

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If you look very closely at the left and the right hand sides of this project you should see some teeny, tiny stars.



Let me show you...

These are not from the papers themselves, but have been stamped on using the clear stamp set that I've included in the supplies list.

Aren't they just the cutest?

It just goes to show how sometimes it really is the little things that make a difference.

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My heartfelt thanks to you if you've had the time to stop by today...

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Donna. x 

Craft Consortium, Little Fawn and Friends, Christmas Gate

As the 29th September, 2018 fast approaches (the day you can go online and buy Little Fawn and Friends from Craft Consortium), I thought I should stop by with another of my 'mini makes'...  

This one features two adorable hedgehogs and a rodent that I've mirror stamped as I wanted it to be reversed for this project.

It also features yet another colour that I'm sharing with you from the recently expanded non-shedding glitter card collection...

Always & Forever

Non Shedding A4 Glitter Card - Fuchsia Pink

Non Shedding A4 Glitter Card - Sage

...  and another sneak peak at one of the new backing papers from 1 of 4 new collections coming soon.





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Little Fawn and Friends really is the sweetest of collections to work with.



Thanks for stopping by...




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Donna

Penny Black, Bookmark/Christmas Tag, Guest DT 2018

I'm using the very pretty Bookmark die from Penny Black as the basis of my Christmas tag today...  and my theme is based around 'decorating a Christmas Tree'.

So with that in mind, here's what I came up...

All of the dies and stamps used on here are part of the Penny Black Christmas release for 2018.

Have you had a chance to see their new catalogue yet?

If not, click on the link above and it will take you straight to it. 

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So how have I put this tag together?

After cutting out the Bookmark die, I've stamped Birches on using Holtz/Distress Oxide (Black Soot).

I've then glued on the hole reinforcer - and I've added the twine at this stage too as I don't want it looped around the candy cane.

(But if you do just add it at the end).

 Next, I've cut the longer piece of string from Ornaments Kit using a piece of warm grey card stock and glued this die cut on so that it runs roughly down the centre of the tag.

Then, leaving the tag to one side for the moment, cut out the foliage and candy cane pieces from Christmassy and Mitten Stocking, and the bow from Wreath Noel.

(I've used red and white card stock for my candy canes).

Colour these cut out pieces using the following Tim Holtz/ Distress inks:

Gingerbread Man

Spiced Marmalade

Walnut Stain

Pumice Stone

Gathered Twigs

Bow

Festive Berries

Aged Mahogany

Foliage/Sprig - Small

Mowed Lawn

Forest Moss

Foliage/Sprig - Large

Frayed Burlap

Iced Spruce

Once all of the tiny cut outs are dry, add a layer of Ranger/Distress Collage Medium - Matte to them all.

Then cut out the Gingerbread Man from the Mitten Stocking set once again, but this time using Black card stock - and glue this piece into place behind the 'inked up' Gingerbread Man. 

Using Versacraft (Real Black), stamp 'Oh What Fun' from the Christmas Sentiments set and

then Heat Set it using Ranger/Clear Embossing Powder.

 Once dry, cut the stamped sentiment into pieces so that you have 3 separate words.

Then glue everything into place on the tag
(as shown above).

And the final finishing touch..?

Dip your finger in to a pot of Ranger/Texture Paste and add just a little to the Red Bow and the Gingerbread Man.

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Supplies used:

Penny Black/Stamps

40-636     Birches

30-504     Christmas Sentiments

Penny Black/Dies

51-465     Mitten Stocking

51-453     Christmassy

51-467     Wreath Noel

51-195     Bookmark

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Only three more tags to go...

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Donna. x

Craft Consortium, Little Fawn and Friends, Squirrel Shaker Card

If you saw my post yesterday you will know that my mini card featured a much paler, much grayer squirrel stretching out to reach a pine cone...

Well, today's little cutie isn't doing that at all.

He's far more interested in trying to catch a falling leaf...  or perhaps a snowflake or two!

This is a shaker style card that uses a piece of patterned paper from the Little Fawn and Friends premium paper pad in the background.

I've stamped and fussy cut leaves as well as water colouring them - and squirrel too, of course!

And once again I'm sharing one of the newest colours from the A4 non shedding glitter card collection - as well as varying sizes of gems.

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Craft Consortium 

Always & Forever 

Non Shedding A4 Glitter Card - Duck Egg

Adhesive Rhinestone Gems - 3mm

Adhesive Rhinestone Gems - 4mm

Adhesive Rhinestone Gems - 5mm

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Don't forget, Little Fawn and Friends will be available to purchase from

29th September, 2018.




Craft Consortium







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Donna. x

Craft Consortium, Little Fawn and Friends, Squirrel Wreath

I have a set of 6 mini cards to share with you over the next few weeks.

All focus on the illustrations made by world renown illustrator and designer, Nina Śtajner - whose designs of 'Little Fawn and Friends' have been turned into craft items in partnership with 

Craft Consortium.

Most of them will also focus on this little guy...

...  simply because those raised little paws are just so cute!

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I've also introduced some other new product lines into this mini make.

See those leaves on the wreath?

That's just one of several new colours introduced into the non-shed glitter card range.

Always & Forever - Non Shedding A4 Glitter Card - Sage

And that wood effect backing paper?

One of four in a brand new product line - which has plans for expansion with even more new designs coming soon.

(But more on that later as this is a very early sneak peek you are getting)!

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Little Fawn and Friends will be on sale from 29th September, 2018.

I do hope you'll stop by at the shop for a closer look.

Craft Consortium

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Donna. x

Penny Black, 3D Poinsettia Tag, Guest DT 2018

 I'm revisiting the gorgeous Poinsettia die - with matching stamp (sold separately) that Penny Black have recently released...

(Click here to go straight to the Penny Black 2018 Christmas catalogue).

...  only this time I've come up with a 3D option.

And as I've already made a simple red offering (see here), I thought it only fitting to change up the colours, too!

So how was this one made?

Firstly, cut out 3 Xmas Poinsettia Cut Out die shapes.

Then, using Snowflake Medley, stamp the die cuts with Ranger/Perfect Medium (or similar) and cover/heat set using Ranger/White Embossing Powder.

Once cooled down, use Holtz/Distress Ink (Walnut Stain) to stamp on Christmas Poinsettia.

(You will need to do this to all 3 stamped die cuts).

Then (using this photo as a guide) cut out this shape by hand.

(Thankfully, you've only got to do this once)!

Please do as I have suggested in the photo and scribble out the sections you won't need prior to cutting.  

It gets very confusing trying to differentiate what's what otherwise.

Once the hard part is done, colour all 3 Poinsettia pieces with Holtz/Distress Oxide (Hickory Smoke).

Then, cut and colour foliage from Mitten Stocking using the following Holtz/Distress Ink colours:

Mowed Lawn 

 Twisted Citron

Glue the Poinsettia together with the foliage, then add Ranger/Texture Paste to the centre of the 'flower'.

Once dry, add Ranger/Stickles (Icicle) to the foliage and the centre...

...  Then your twine.

And you are finished.

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Supplies used:

Penny Black/Stamps

Christmas Poinsettia      40-649

Snowflake Medley     40-640

Penny Black/Dies

Xmas Poinsettia Cut Out      51-474

Mitten Stocking      51-465

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Two very different style tags.

Both Poinsettia's...

Which one do you prefer, I wonder?

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Donna. x

Penny Black, CAS Robin Tag, Guest DT 2018

I have a single, solitary robin to share with you today as I continue with my Guest DT for 

Penny Black...

This is a Clean And Simple (CAS) design, but I have still managed to sneak in a little texture!

See those berries with a touch of red acrylic paint and the texture on that gingerbread man?

Just run your die cut through the machine again using a well loved cutting plate and you'll get similar results!

To begin with, I've used the Penny Black die Tagged and cut out two die cuts that I've then glued together - simply because I like my tags to have a little durability to them.

I've then stamped Birches very lightly using Holtz/Distress ink (Hickory Smoke).

The robin was water coloured using the following Tim Holtz/Distress colours:

Ground Expresso

Hickory Smoke

Festive Berries

Aged Mahogany

Once dry, simply add a layer of Ranger/Distress Collage Medium - Matt 

(and a small black gem for the eye).

Next, die cut the Holly Sprig and colour using Holtz/Distress (Forest Moss).

Then die cut the Gingerbread Man and layer up the following Holtz/Distress colours to achieve a golden brown colour:

Spiced Marmalade

Walnut Stain

Gathered Twigs

Pumice Stone

...  and just like the robin, add a layer of Ranger/Distress Collage Medium - Matt.

  

Before you assemble the tag using the robin that you've cut and coloured you'll need to stamp it again using Tsukineko/Versafine (Smokey Gray).

(Stamp straight onto the tag so that the robin will have some legs once you've glued it into position)!

Then gauge where you would like your Holly and Gingerbread Man to hang and draw on the string using the thin end of a Holtz/Distress Marker Pen (Gathered Twigs).

Do not glue anything into position yet!

Not until the tag has had a coat of Ranger/Distress Collage Medium - Crazing added to it.

Then...

Assemble the tag as shown.

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Supplies used:

Penny Black/Stamps

40-636     Birches

40-642     Cheerful Christmas

Penny Black/Dies

51-465     Mitten Stocking

51-007     Tagged

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This tag somehow manages to convey a real sense of stillness and peace that I personally just adore - 

so much so that I won't be sharing this tag with anyone but me!

Click here, and perhaps you'll find a die (or a stamp or two) that cause you to make something you 

don't want to part with either!

I won't tell if you don't!

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Donna. x