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Archives for February 2018

February 28, 2018 by Dawn

Gatefold Shutter Mini Album-HSN

Do you have the Diesire Shutter Card Die? If so have you thought about making more than just a cards with? Your can make great mini scrapbook albums with this die to give as gifts or keepsakes. This project holds three 6″x 4″ Photos very nicely and can be made in no time at all.

Why not gather your supplies and watch the video and craft along with me so you too can make one of these Gatefold Shutter Mini Albums.

Prototype Shutter Double Gatefold

Supplies used to make this project

  • Diesire Shutter Card Base Die
  • Gemini Die Cutting Machine
  • Flutterby A3 Card Stock
  • Big Score
  • Collall Glue
  • Distress Ink

Filed Under: Free Tutorials

February 20, 2018 by Dawn

Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen Techniques

Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens are so much more than just a colouring tool as you can create so many different types of backgrounds and effects with them. They are so versiltile and a great addition to your crafty stash.

I have created some short quick technique videos of all the different things you can do with them and I am sure you may find many more once you start playing with them.

 

Filed Under: Tips and Techniques

February 19, 2018 by Dawn

Quilling Flower Box

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I have made this box using Crafters Companion Downton Abbey A3 cardstock on my Big Score. I have decorated the top of the box with panel die cut with the Die’sire Corner Dies in Opulent Decor and then finished off with the Die’sire Quilling Flower Dies in Gardenia and the leaves

Filed Under: Off the Page Projects, Tips and Techniques

February 13, 2018 by Dawn

Exploding Box Using Twisted Square Kinetic Die

This is an Exploding Box with a difference! And mades a super Keepsake gift for lots of occasions. Made using the Twisted Square Kinetic Card Dies from Crafters Companion. I have also used their A3 Double sided patterned card stock. Follow my Step by Step Video Tutorial and you too can create your own very easily.

All supplies can be sourced from www.crafterscompanion.co.uk or www.crafterscompanion.com

Filed Under: Free Tutorials, Off the Page Projects

February 11, 2018 by Dawn

Easel Card Dies by Crafters Companion

When is an Easel Card Not an Easel Card? Do try out these Easel Card Dies from Crafters Companion  as they are so versatile. Not only can you create perfect Easel Cards every time as they are perfectly measured for you but you can also create lots of other Card styles too! That’s what I call value for money. If you haven’t got hold of any yet then do give them a try.

Here is a video of Leann showing you just how to use the dies to get perfect easel card every time.

Filed Under: Cards

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