Craft Consortium, Woodland, Gift Card/Money Holder

This is my first post of 2021...  so I guess I should say 'Happy New Year' to you!

Shopping for gifts isn't always easy, so here's a stylish way of giving a gift voucher/gift card or money instead...

Do you like the way that the wooden topper is hidden away until you open it up?

I'm sure this little cutie will bring a smile to someone's face!

(Quick tip...  grab two or three credit/debit/membership type cards from your purse and place them 'in situ' where the gift card will go before securing the sides to make it easier to put the gift card in once finished.  I actually went so far as to stitch both sides of this one before  covering it with a lace edge).

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If you like the craft die 'enjoy' that I have used on here today you'll be pleased to know it's also available from Craft Consortium.  

Click HERE... 

It is bitterly cold outside today, so stay warm!

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Donna

Craft Consortium, Ink Drops, Christmas Box

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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Donna.

Craft Consortium, Festive Flora, Hanging Wreath

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.

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Craft Consortium, Noel, Distressed Christmas Card

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

Craft Consortium, Happy Haunting, Halloween Shaker Box

 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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Craft Consortium, Happy Haunting, 'Owls' Halloween Decoration

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.

Craft Consortium, Essential Craft Papers 'Bloom And Wild', Wall Art

 Craft Consortium have just released 4 new Paper Pads to join their 'Essentials' collection...  and I couldn't let that slip by without showing at least one of them to you as they are truly quite beautiful indeed...

So here's just a taste of what 'Bloom and Wild' has to offer to you, paired up with the stunning Dienamix 'Enjoy Life' cutting die to create a Mixed Media bespoke piece of wall art with a hidden pocket behind for those things you just don't want to misplace...

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https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/the-essential-craft-papers-bloom-wild

 https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/dienamix-enjoy-life-cutting-die

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Hope you've enjoyed seeing my sneaky peek of this beautiful new paper pad.  Don't forget to stop by at Craft Consortium to see the other 3!

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Donna. x

Craft Consortium, At Home In The Wildflowers, 'Digging In The Garden' Decorated Box

If there is one thing I know about blackbirds it is that they like to dig...  

...  and digging makes a mess!

So here's a decorated gift box that embraces the very nature of all things 'Blackbird'!

 

                              

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https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/at-home-in-the-wildflowers-premium-paper-pad

https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/at-home-in-the-wildflowers-bees-butterflies-clear-stamp-set

I've also used Craft Consortium's 'Always and Forever Non Shedding A4 Glitter Card - Silver' for the butterflies, but that is currently out of stock so no link for that right now.

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Donna.

Craft Consortium, At Home In The Wildflowers, Rainy Days Garden Blackbird

If you look to the left hand side of your At Home In The Wildflowers 12x12 paper pad you will see this little guy on the front cover...

I've used him for today's Craft Consortium project!

After cutting the front cover to size I cut around the blackbird's wing as shown - adding a few layers of glued scrap card underneath to add depth and dimension...

(The photo above shows this from a different angle so you can see it's been mounted to a piece of black card (see underneath the wing).

Then I made and decorated an embossed frame...

Added a few flowers (also from the front cover)...

...  and liberally added some 'rain' (courtesy of Ranger 'Glossy Accents').

We actually have a 'resident Mr Blackbird' who frequents our garden several times a day.

It rained the entire week here last week and I got to watch him getting wet in the garden - hence the inspiration!

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https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/at-home-in-the-wildflowers-premium-paper-pad

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Have a great day!

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Donna. x

Craft Consortium, At Home In The Wildflowers, Repurposed Box - Decorated

It seemed such a shame to throw away a perfectly good box...  

You know the type I mean, don't you?

Good size, strong, sturdy, durable...  

In short the type that just cries out to a crafter for a 'make over'!

So that's exactly what I did...

I've combined the two 'newest arrivals' that Craft Consortium has recently launched, gluing layers of dies together to add depth and dimension...

...  added a spot of paper weaving...

...  and some fussy cutting...

...  and combined it all with some sparkly metallic ribbon and lace...

There's even the odd paint splatter if you look closely!

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https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/at-home-in-the-wildflowers-premium-paper-pad

https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/dienamix-ornate-circle-cutting-die

https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/dienamix-enjoy-life-cutting-die

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





https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/always-forever-metallic-ribbons-silver

https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/always-forever-adhesive-rhinestone-gems-3mm

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I appreciate you stopping by today!

Thank you...

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Donna