Just stopping by with a last minute (very quick and easy) Christmas gift bag idea... for those of you that might need it!
Whatever you are doing this Christmas, stay warm... stay safe!
Wishing you every good thing in 2021.
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Donna.
I've stepped way out of my colour palette 'comfort zone' today to bring you a design that has, at its base, the most beautiful of new papers from Craft Consortium...
Simply entitled 'Ink Drops', these papers come in their usual 6x6 or 12x12 format and are available in two colour tones - Vivid and Dusk.
My design here today takes two papers from the Dusk/Ink Drop collection and pairs them alongside some Metal Textures paper elements, plus a deer that's actually from the Vintage Emporium collection (I've used a white acrylic paint whitewash to mute the colour so that only a hint of the text comes through)... all on the pinkest of pink shiny boxes!
If you haven't had a chance to view the new Ink Drops papers I wholeheartedly suggest you head on over for a quick look here.
They really are very pretty indeed!
Hope you are keeping safe and well.
I'm in my usual 'I hate Winter' mode!
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Stay warm!
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The inner pockets and front cover also include a piece of paper from the Essentials/Dark Grunge collection...
And the pages themselves?
Cut from my vast supply of brown paper packaging.
You may notice that the tree topper has a distressed look to it. This is easily achievable with just a light sanding.
Thank you so much for stopping by.
Don't forget the project launch is due today on the Create and Craft Channel at 12 noon (GMT)!
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Donna.
If you have had a chance to view the Festive Flora Essentials paper pad by Craft Consortium you will know that there are two pages hidden within the pad that are jam packed full of gorgeous Christmas foliage and flower toppers.
I've used the 12x2 paper pad for this project, fussy cut the toppers I wanted to use and then added them to a basic wreath shape prior to attaching to this hanging base.
A few touches of Texture Paste, Glossy Accents and Stickles, plus the cut out sentiment and a hanging cord and this project is complete.
The base wood effect paper is from one of my favourites - a 12x12 paper pad in the 'Essentials' range called 'Wood Textures'.
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Thank you so much for stopping by today...
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Donna.
Just stopping by with some quick and easy ideas for mini Halloween cards.
These all measure 9x9cm so they are the perfect size for using up some of those left over scraps of paper from your other Happy Haunting projects.
Don't forget to share your Craft Consortium makes with us over on Instagram using either #craftconsortium or #ccmakes... or head on over to our Craft Consortium Network page.
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Donna
Hello, everyone.
Hope you are keeping well?
It's already getting a little too chilly for me!
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I've been in my craft room this week working on these Christmas stockings...
The background papers that create the actual stocking are all from the Essentials Grunge - Dark Tones 12 x 12 paper collection and the decorations are from The Nativity... an incredibly sweet set of images, papers, stamps, wooden ephemera, 3D decoupage, star embellishments and charms all designed by Helz Cuppleditch in collaboration with Craft Consortium.
Here are a few close up shots...
As you can see, I've added smidges of ink and gilding wax... as well as embossing in parts.
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(Click HERE) to see the complete Nativity collection for yourselves.
As these stockings are 3D, they are multipurpose little makes that can be used as pictured or as a card topper with a gift card or little note tucked inside perhaps?
Have a great day...
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Donna. x
I'm taking a break from all things Halloween to share a Distressed Christmas card with you all...
This card was made using two papers from Craft Consortium's 6x6 Noel collection, plus one additional topper and a wreath metal charm.
(Additional elements include some torn paper from the Grunge - Dark Tones collection and White Elegant Satin Ribbon from the Always & Forever collection, plus some kraft card, twine, silver Stickles and stamps from my own personal stash).
I hope your own Christmas plans are going well.
How many Christmas cards have you made so far, I wonder?
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Donna. x
I'm using a mini shaker box die today to create a two-way display piece using Craft Consortium's fabulously cute 'Happy Haunting' collection.
As you can see it can be displayed like this...
or like this..
I've used a mixture of wooden embellishments and additional toppers from the 6x6 paper pad for this design... plus a witches hat metal charm on the outside and a grave stone within!
If you have any questions about how this was made or what else was used, please feel free to get in touch.
Thanks heaps for stopping by...
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Donna
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I'm back today to share an idea for some home made Christmas table decorations.
These were made using Craft Consortium's super cute Nativity collection by Helz Cuppleditch.
It's all things cute, fun and child friendly with me today as I share my 'Happy Haunting' Halloween pumpkin cracker...
These papers are all from Craft Consortium!
The base paper for the cracker itself is from the Essentials 'Festive Tones' collection, topped with a craft die cut (Iron Square) from the Dienmix range.
Don't you just love this fun 'Happy Haunting' collection?
There are a lot of fun papers and additional topper elements on the inside of the paper pad, plus two sets of charms and some cute wooden toppers, too!
However you might be celebrating Halloween this year, I hope you enjoy it!
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Donna.
Helz Cuppleditch brings you 'Happy Haunting' in her latest release that's partnered with Craft Consortium.
If you have already seen the 6x6 papers I am using you will know that I've opted to use two owls from the additional toppers as the basis of today's project. They are quirky, cute and fun all rolled into one!
Here's a few more photo's...
I do hope you've enjoyed seeing my mini owl shadow box project.
As always, thanks so much for stopping by...
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Donna.
I've taken a 'lateral thinking' move with today's post as I'm thinking ahead to Christmas with an idea that can still be used beyond the day itself...
I've used 6x6 papers and charms from the Craft Consortium 'Nativity' collection to create a 'gift pot' - the type used for sweets and chocolate that then gets wrapped in cellophane with a pretty big bow tied around the top. Once empty, rather than throwing it out it can be reused as a pencil holder or a storage pot.
To create this idea I've mixed up the toppers just a little bit and created a scene that shows what could pass for a little angel showing her soft toy bunny rabbit to a cat!
Do you think it works?
This started off as the inner sections of two large empty tape rolls, glued together and wrapped in cereal box card.
Simply draw around the outside of the tubes several times, cut out and glue together to create a base.
Then sand off any rough edges before painting and decorating...
Thanks so much for stopping by today.
It's always appreciated...
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Donna
I've created a 'subtle scene' Christmas card today that's just perfect for those who don't like anything too fussy...
The scene itself is made from Craft Consortium's 'Noel' release 6x6 papers and a wooden topper, with just a few snowflake (punch cut) embellishments using their gorgeous silver non-shedding glitter card.
The Essentials 12x12 'Metal Textures' paper collection was used for the frame itself.
Bells tied in the corner also part of the 'Noel' release.
Thanks so much for stopping by...
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Donna
Do you need a quick table decoration idea for your Christmas festivities?
The papers, charms and embellishments used here are all from the 'Noel' collection by Craft Consortium. (Size of papers used: 6x6), except for the handles (Metal Textures) and punch cut snowflakes (non shedding silver glitter card).
As you can see they make very simple, but very effective table decorations - especially if you can get hold of some colour changing tea lights!
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Donna
I haven't used a 6x6 paper with my design projects in a very long time... and with everything on a smaller scale I had to 'think small', too!
So here are some Christmas Pocket Gift Tags - just a little trio to 'whet your appetite' and show you the kinds of things that you can make at home.
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https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/noel-6-x6-premium-paper-pad
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Donna.
