Hearts Ease - Couture Creations

I have been creating with the new Hearts Ease range from Couture Creations. The colour palette is beautiful and the dies have been very versatile.

I have used the Scrolled Tomentosa die. By cutting 2 frames and then cutting them in half diagonally you can create the corners. I have done the same again in the yellow but have linked the 4 pieces together to create the larger frame.

 

 

 

Thanks for looking!! K

Cardabilities Sketch challenge #121

Thought I'd do the Sketch Challenge #121 over at Cardabilities this month for the first time. The design is great and seeing the circular pattern in the centre, I had the beautiful Pion nest print as part of the 'A Day in May' range and based my take on the design around that theme. Hope you enjoy.

My card is based on the design for the Cardabilities Sketch challenge #121 below.

Close ups of the floral clusters.

and the central focus....

and the layers...

 

Thanks for looking!! K

Blue Fern Studios - Conservatory

Hello all,
I took some inspiration from a beautiful yet eerie storm that passed over the other afternoon, near sunset. I had a 'Conservatory' sheet from the Blue Fern Studios, Sanctuary range. I love the options just one sheet of beautiful paper can bring about and from there I created it's own little world, like a garden in the light of the storm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

and the beautiful storm that inspired it....

 

Thanks for looking! K x

Nature Walk

I thought I would share some more of the 7 Dots Nature Walk projects I have completed as I really do love these colours. I made this set for the 7 Dots display at www.bellapaperie.net.au The Prima Bark shapes really complement these colours.

K x

In my secret garden.

I must admit 6 years between posts is a bit extreme and many life events have evolved during this period but my creative side has always been a constant and I am looking forward to sharing projects and events in this forum again.

My first share is a hanging I completed using the amazing http://7dotsstudio.com/, Nature Walk collection. I have layered and embellished a miniature garden with lots of textures and colour shades to complement the beautiful palette of the Nature Walk collection.

There are many layers but as you can see it is not too bulky.

 

The reverse of a project is always as important to me. This is just lightly decorated with the lace and the knots from the handle come through to the back. This leaves lots of room to write a story or messages.

The lace and leaves have been cut and layered to suit the space. The chipboard has been painted with Frayed Burlap distress paint and rubbed over with white paint and then rock candy.

Layers of lace, pearls, metal charms and chipboard frame. I cut the body of the metal butterfly away from the wings then inserted the bark butterfly under the body so the wings form a shadow.

Amongst the layers of lace, the larger flowers and stems have been shaped in 3D. Various flowers and lace stamins have been added to each large flower along with Diamond Dust and Rock candy to give varying shimmers. Additional flowers/leaves and the word stickers have been inked, distressed then inserted into the scene. Bead trimming finishes the lower edge.

Materials Used
7 Dots Nature Walk - Musical Blooms
7 Dots word stickers - from Cold Country and Nature Walk
Dusty Attic chipboard - Frame
Blue Fern chipboard - Iris
Laces, ribbons, string and muslin from http://www.bellapaperie.net.au/
Metal charms
Natural Bark shapes, Prima - Butterflies
Prima Bling
Diamond Dust, Distress Rock Candy
Distress Paint and Ink - Frayed Burlap, Distress Ink Pumice Stone
White Ink


I hope you all enjoyed the project! K x

Inkurable Stampers Challenge for April

The challenge for this month was a colour challenge using the Inkurable colours of Orange Black and White. http://inkurablestampers.blogspot.com/ My instant thought when thinking of this mix was Halloween, however when you check out all of the entries this month and Sarah's sample piece, the range is diverse and so very creative.

My piece is a canvas card - I like this way of making cards. It's a gift/card, so you can hang it or lean it and the message is on the back. I have used Kaiser Rubons and bling, Paint and Ink for the base, Ribbons and Stamps from PSX, JudiKins and Anna Griffin, then with the charms I have painted, inked and decorated them. Thanks again Sarah!!

Classes and Design team

What a whirlwind month. I am now teaching some classes at 'Paper Addiction' at Lawnton, on the northern side of Brisbane. Shona, Debra and the whole team are awesome and since I've fallen in love with all of the ranges of Graphic 45 my next class is a book using the 'Communique' range. You can find out what's going on in store by checking out http://www.paperaddiction.com.au/blog/

If you love Darkroom Door, Paper Addiction now have it in, including parts of the new range and it is just beautiful. My pick is the 'Wilderness collection'. I have been doing some design team samples with the Music Collection last week. Lot's of fun with a great range of coordinating pieces. The stamps are awesome to stamp with, clear and crisp. You can check DD out http://www.darkroomdoor.com/

I'll be back tomorrow with my new entry for the Inkurable challenge for April.

Bye All