Gorjuss - Pretend Friends

It's two for the price of one today!!  Both of these cards have been made by Colette, using the Gorjuss A4 Decoupage - 'The Pretend Friend'.  I think you will agree, they really are gorgeous!!!

Products used - 6x6 Cream Scalloped Card Blank, Gorjuss A4 Decoupage Pack - The Pretend Friend, Gorjuss Patterned Craft Tape, Gorjuss Large Buttons, and Gorjuss Ribbon.

Products used - Gorjuss A4 Decoupage Pack - The Pretend Friend (ribbon, image, fancy edge shape and heart are all recycled from the packaging), Gorjuss Patterned Craft Tape, Gorjuss Large Buttons, Tonic Geared Punch - Doily Border and Tonic Regular Boot Punch - Daisy.

The rosette has been made by cutting a strip of black card, and edging it with the Tonic Geared Punch - Doily Border and then folding it and shaping it in to the rosette.

Once again, some fantastic inspiration from Colette.

Happy Crafting!

ali

Forever Friends Kraft Notes - Lots of Love

This is another adorable card made by Colette, using the latest Forever Friends Kraft Notes collection.  This little teddy bear has really stood the test of time and continues to increase in popularity.

Products used - Forever Friends Kraft Notes A4 Decoupage - For You, Kraft Card and Hobby House Mulberry Flowers - Spearmint.

I love how Colette's cards are all so different.  There are rarely any that are just 'square' cards and her ideas are great!!

Enjoy having a go at some of these - I know I will!

Happy Crafting!

ali

All Aboard - Best Places To See

This is the first of Colette's cards using the new Papermania All Aboard collection.  This is a great collection for documenting your travels, and it includes a scrapbook journal, die-cut postcards, travel labels, luggage tag dies and lots more.

Products used - Kraft Square Card Blanks, Papermania All Aboard Bookmarks, All Aboard 6x6 Paper Pack, All Aboard Page Tabs, All Aboard Ribbon Clips, XCut Nesting Die - Circle and a strip of acetate.

Colette has cut a circle in the middle of the front of the card, and folded it back on itself.  Then, she has put a strip of acetate from top to bottom, and has stuck the aeroplane bookmark to the acetate to make it look like it is flying. How cool!

This is another of Colette's cards that I want to try!  I can see I'm going to be busy!!!

Enjoy

ali

Gorjuss Swinger

I really love this card - it is such a clever idea.  Colette has really thought 'out of the box' for this one!  She has been a true crafter, and even used the packaging to create this really original card - no room for waste!!

Products used - 6x6 Cream Scalloped Card, Gorjuss A4 Decoupage Pack - The Pretend Friend (frame cut from packaging), Gorjuss Ribbons, Gorjuss Ribbon Bows and Gorjuss Patterned Craft Tape.

This is one I'm definitely going to try at home!

Keep following....

ali

Forever Friends Kraft Notes - Thank You!

Here is the second of Colette's wonderful Forever Friends Kraft Notes designs.  This one uses the A5 Decoupage Card Kit plus some extra embellishments.

Products used - Forever Friends Kraft Notes A5 Decoupage Card Kit, Papermania Parkstone Pink Polka Mini Buttons, Tonic Geared Punch - Daisy Border and Adhesive Gems.

Keep looking for more great ideas!

ali

Forever Friends Kraft Notes - Love You...

Here is the first of Colette's fantastic creations using the new Forever Friends Kraft Notes collection.  I get quite excited when the box arrives and can't wait to start taking pictures of her cards.  There are lots of great things to share with you this time so keep following our blog to see what other wonderful pieces she has come up with.

Products used - Pink cardstock, Forever Friends Kraft Notes A4 Decoupage - For You, Forever Friends Kraft Notes A5 Card Kit, Tonic Geared Punch - Doily Border, Tonic Circle Die - Doily and Forever Friends Kraft Notes Bows.

Look out for some more great ideas to come!

Happy Crafting

ali

Flip Flop Book - Forever Friends Kraft Notes

This Flip Flop book has been designed by the very talented Becky James from DoCrafts, and it uses the lovely Forever Friends Kraft Notes range.  Check out the DoCrafts website for detailed step by step instructions to create this fun book.

Products used - Forever Friends Kraft Notes A4 Ultimate Die Cut and Paper Pack,  Kraft Notes 12x12 Paper Pack and Kraft Notes Mini-Felt Flowers. 

Look out for some more great project ideas coming soon.

ali

More Frilled Roses...

Here is another of Ruth Hamilton's fantastic idea using the Rose/Pansy/Camelia/Gardenia Punch and Stamp Set to get you going!!!  I saw this on the Tonic Blog and just love it!!

Lights off.....

Lights on.....

How clever.  What little girl (or big girl!!) wouldn't want these decorating their room!  My craft room needs a bit of a lift, and I think these would be perfect!!  Thanks again Ruth for a stunning project.

Happy Crafting

ali

Pick of the Bunch Punch and Stamp Sets

These Punch and Stamp sets from Tonic Studios are fantastic, and there are some great projects over at the Tonic Studios Blog to really give you some inspiration and ideas.

Here is the first idea that I thought I'd share with you.   It was a post by the talented Ruth Hamilton who has ate, slept and drank these punches for the last few months, seeing as she was the designer of them!!!

These frilled roses look great, and if you go over to the Tonic Blog, you can see how to make them.  Simple, but very effective!!  Why not have a go for yourself...

Happy Crafting

ali