Hi Everyone
Ok, I have decided what to do for our first ever Blog Candy challenge, but...
I need to know how long you think is reasonable to get your cards made and pictures sent to me....
I was thinking perhaps 2 weeks or is that too long?
I will start the challenge next Monday so if you could let me know your thoughts before then, that would be great.
PS - I just treated (is that even a word!? lol) myself to some fabulous Aquarel Watercolour Pencils by Sakura. I have the 48 colour set and used them for the first time yesterday. I have to say, they are the best watercolour pencils I have used,...not grainy or chalky, they blend so easily!
I 'accidently' ordered the 48 colour set when I was restocking the Sakura pens for the shop and, of course, I got some of the 24 and 12 colour sets for people to buy in the shop...I have no doubt that they will go down a treat....
Watch this space and I will add a new project I used the pencils on to the blog when I get chance.
Happy Crafting!
Phill
xx
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Thursday, 21 May 2009
Simply Cards & Papercraft - Update
Hi Everyone
Just thought I would let you know that my card for Simply Cards & Papercraft was posted off yesterday!
It will be available in the Designer Booklet that comes with the magazine on 23rd July.
For those of you that know me, I have ordered some mags for the shop and will have them three or four days before they go on general sale so let me know if you want one saving.
I hope you like the card and can follow the destructions....I was only allowed a certain amount of text so had to really break them down...not like on here where I rattle on hours! lol
Anyway, I'm off to get my projects prepared for this Sundays Craftathon so I will catch up with you all soon.
PS - I will organise the first Blog Candy Challenge as soon as I can after Sunday. I will get Gordon to judge the winners (after I shortlist) as he hasn't got a scooby doo (clue) who anyone is so it would be fair, based on what he thinks looks good lol
Talk Soon
Happy Crafting!
Phill
xx
Just thought I would let you know that my card for Simply Cards & Papercraft was posted off yesterday!
It will be available in the Designer Booklet that comes with the magazine on 23rd July.
For those of you that know me, I have ordered some mags for the shop and will have them three or four days before they go on general sale so let me know if you want one saving.
I hope you like the card and can follow the destructions....I was only allowed a certain amount of text so had to really break them down...not like on here where I rattle on hours! lol
Anyway, I'm off to get my projects prepared for this Sundays Craftathon so I will catch up with you all soon.
PS - I will organise the first Blog Candy Challenge as soon as I can after Sunday. I will get Gordon to judge the winners (after I shortlist) as he hasn't got a scooby doo (clue) who anyone is so it would be fair, based on what he thinks looks good lol
Talk Soon
Happy Crafting!
Phill
xx
Friday, 15 May 2009
Monochrome Exploding Box
Hi Everyone!
I recently did an Exploding Box workshop at the shop and this is the one I made. I have so many people asking me how they are made, so here we go....
I love Exploding Boxes....they are something a bit different and special.
They are perfect for special occassions as you can personlise them with photographs etc.
I promise that these are easy to make and worth investing the time to create.
I have done this one in Monochrome as it photographs well for the Blog - I hope you like it!
Happy Crafting!
Phill
xx
Monochrome Exploding Box
Ingredients
3 Sheets of 12x12 Bazzill Dotted Swiss Cardstock (Co-ordinating colours)
1 A4 Sheet of Cardstock for the lid
1 A4 Sheet of Silver Mirriboard
Black Grosgrain Ribbon
Woodware Super Cherry Punch
Woodware Super Daisy Punch
Woodware Big Daisy Punch
Woodware Jumbo Daisy punch
Woodware Big Fern Leaf Punch
Woodware Super Duper Rounded Flower Punch
Floral Punchcraft Stamens Punch
Crystal Stickles or Iridescent Glamour Dust
Sizzix Butterflies Sizzlit Set
Dovecraft Corner Rounder Punch
Extra Strong DS Tape (I use Woodwares’ red power tape)
Sakura Quickie Glue Pen or equivalent
Instructions
Take your first piece of 12x12 cardstock; this will be the outer layer. Trim this to 30cm x 30cm (Bazzill is always slightly bigger)
Make a pencil mark at 10cm and 20cm along all four sides, and then score them together to make a grid of 9 squares.
Cut the four outside squares away to leave you with a + shape. Put the cut out pieces to one side as we will use them to decorate the inside off the box later.
Trim your second piece of 12x12 cardstock to 27cm x 27cm.
Repeat the above process, but score at 9cm and 18cm.
Again, cut away the four outside corners and put the cut out pieces away for decorating the inside of the box later.
Trim your last piece of 12x12 cardstock to 24cm x 24cm and score at 8cm and 16cm.
Again, cut away the four outside corners and put the cut out pieces away for decorating the inside of the box later.
Use the corner rounder punch to round off the outside corners on all three pieces.
Use the corner rounder punch to round off the corners of the squares you cut off the second and third layers.
OK, Now the assembly!
Put DS tape around the bottom of the middle square of the middle layer; stick this in the centre of the bottom layer (the biggest).
Repeat the above on the smallest layer and stick in the centre of the middle layer.
That’s it - That’s the box part done. Apart from the decoration of course.
Punch out the flowers in any combination you like. I like to bend and crease the flowers to create the unusual shapes. There is no right or wrong way to build your flowers, just do them as you like them.
Glitter them up with stickles or glamour dust and let that dry whilst you make the lid.
I like geometric and co-ordinating patterns, hence my flowers have been stuck in the box with complete symmetry, but this is personal choice.
Now - The lid.
There are two ways to make the lid; I have chosen the easiest to show you so I hope you can understand the instructions!
Trim your A4 cardstock to 15.5cm x 15.5cm.
I have made this box lid slightly larger to ensure it isn’t too tight on your box.
Score all four sides 2.6cm in from the edge.
Cut a small V shape into each corner where the scored lines overlap, on all four sides.
Turn the lid upside down and put the extra strong DS tape on the small square on the edge of each side.
Turn the lid over again and stick the corner inside as you fold the scored line in. Repeat this on all four corners. The bit you stick in should be in the inside of the lid.
Trim the lid with the Grosgrain ribbon.
Decorate as you like. I used the Sizzix Butterflies.
You know what’s coming next…..
Put the kettle on…..you have earned it!
Happy Crafting!
Phill
xx
Ingredients
3 Sheets of 12x12 Bazzill Dotted Swiss Cardstock (Co-ordinating colours)
1 A4 Sheet of Cardstock for the lid
1 A4 Sheet of Silver Mirriboard
Black Grosgrain Ribbon
Woodware Super Cherry Punch
Woodware Super Daisy Punch
Woodware Big Daisy Punch
Woodware Jumbo Daisy punch
Woodware Big Fern Leaf Punch
Woodware Super Duper Rounded Flower Punch
Floral Punchcraft Stamens Punch
Crystal Stickles or Iridescent Glamour Dust
Sizzix Butterflies Sizzlit Set
Dovecraft Corner Rounder Punch
Extra Strong DS Tape (I use Woodwares’ red power tape)
Sakura Quickie Glue Pen or equivalent
Instructions
Take your first piece of 12x12 cardstock; this will be the outer layer. Trim this to 30cm x 30cm (Bazzill is always slightly bigger)
Make a pencil mark at 10cm and 20cm along all four sides, and then score them together to make a grid of 9 squares.
Cut the four outside squares away to leave you with a + shape. Put the cut out pieces to one side as we will use them to decorate the inside off the box later.
Trim your second piece of 12x12 cardstock to 27cm x 27cm.
Repeat the above process, but score at 9cm and 18cm.
Again, cut away the four outside corners and put the cut out pieces away for decorating the inside of the box later.
Trim your last piece of 12x12 cardstock to 24cm x 24cm and score at 8cm and 16cm.
Again, cut away the four outside corners and put the cut out pieces away for decorating the inside of the box later.
Use the corner rounder punch to round off the outside corners on all three pieces.
Use the corner rounder punch to round off the corners of the squares you cut off the second and third layers.
OK, Now the assembly!
Put DS tape around the bottom of the middle square of the middle layer; stick this in the centre of the bottom layer (the biggest).
Repeat the above on the smallest layer and stick in the centre of the middle layer.
That’s it - That’s the box part done. Apart from the decoration of course.
Punch out the flowers in any combination you like. I like to bend and crease the flowers to create the unusual shapes. There is no right or wrong way to build your flowers, just do them as you like them.
Glitter them up with stickles or glamour dust and let that dry whilst you make the lid.
I like geometric and co-ordinating patterns, hence my flowers have been stuck in the box with complete symmetry, but this is personal choice.
Now - The lid.
There are two ways to make the lid; I have chosen the easiest to show you so I hope you can understand the instructions!
Trim your A4 cardstock to 15.5cm x 15.5cm.
I have made this box lid slightly larger to ensure it isn’t too tight on your box.
Score all four sides 2.6cm in from the edge.
Cut a small V shape into each corner where the scored lines overlap, on all four sides.
Turn the lid upside down and put the extra strong DS tape on the small square on the edge of each side.
Turn the lid over again and stick the corner inside as you fold the scored line in. Repeat this on all four corners. The bit you stick in should be in the inside of the lid.
Trim the lid with the Grosgrain ribbon.
Decorate as you like. I used the Sizzix Butterflies.
You know what’s coming next…..
Put the kettle on…..you have earned it!
Happy Crafting!
Phill
xx
Sunday, 3 May 2009
Simply Cards & Papercraft
Hi Everyone
Just thought I would drop a little hint and let you know that.....
One of my projects will be featured in the July Designer Booklet that comes with Simply Cards and Papercraft magazine.... :o)
I won't tell you what it is as it will spoil it, but rest assured, I shall try my best to make it fabulous for you ;o)
I will also be in two other magazines soon and will keep you posted on that...
Happy Crafting
Phill
xx
Just thought I would drop a little hint and let you know that.....
One of my projects will be featured in the July Designer Booklet that comes with Simply Cards and Papercraft magazine.... :o)
I won't tell you what it is as it will spoil it, but rest assured, I shall try my best to make it fabulous for you ;o)
I will also be in two other magazines soon and will keep you posted on that...
Happy Crafting
Phill
xx
Messy Rabbit Triple Embossed Card
Hi Everyone
You can tell I like doing something when I do it more than three times! lol
Here is a Triple embossed card with one of Joanna Sheens Messy Rabbit (my current fave) stamps.
I have also used my new Circular Greetings Acrylic stamps by Woodware...love them!
PS - Anne, text me if you want to order any as they sold out two days after getting them in the shop! lol
Happy Crafting!
Phill
xx
Thursday, 30 April 2009
My First Blog Award!
Hi Everyone
I just wanted to let you all know that I got my first Blog Award from Lynne the other day!
Thank You so much Lynne, I'm glad you like my work enough to give me a lil award
:o)
Phill
xxx
I just wanted to let you all know that I got my first Blog Award from Lynne the other day!
Thank You so much Lynne, I'm glad you like my work enough to give me a lil award
:o)
Phill
xxx
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
Triple Embossed Penny Black Card
I love this card and the nice summer colours!
Preparation is the key to this card,..leaving the messy job till last!
Triple embossing is so easy to do and looks stunning...why pay for fancy epoxy stickers when you can make something that not only looks better,..it's more fun and cheaper lol
Equipment and Materials Used
15cm x 15cm Lemon Blank Card
2 A5 Sheets of Bright Floral Card - I used a freebie from a magazine ;o)
22mm White and Lemon Organza Ribbon
Making Memories Instant Setter or Single Hole Punch
Woodware 1.5” Daisy Punch
Woodware 1” Daisy Punch
Crystal Stickles or Glamour Dust
Penny Black Garden Friends Acrylic Stamp Set
Black Stazon Ink Pad
Acrylic Block
Woodware 1” Fern Leaf Punch
Scrap of Green Cardstock
White Cardstock
DS Tape
Extra Strong DS Tape (I use Woodware Power Tape)
Foam Pads (2mm)
Koi Small Water Brush
Scrap of Lemon Card
Clear Ultra Thick Embossing Powder
Versamark Pad.
Heat Gun
Dovecraft Primary Brush Markers
Instructions
Trim one of the pieces of patterned card to fit your blank card, leaving a small border around. Colour the edges with a brush marker in a coordinating colour. Attach to the card with DS tape.
Trim a 10cm x 10cm square off the second patterned card, colour the edges with a different coloured brush marker.
Punch three holes on the 10cm x 10cm piece of card on the top left corner and again on the bottom right corner (about 1cm in)
Attach the organza ribbon to each hole, tying it in a double knot, trim to tidy it up at the edges.
Attach this piece of card to the bottom right corner of the main card with foam pads, leaving a border on the bottom and right side.
Cut an 8cm x 5cm piece the white card and stamp your Penny Black image onto it with the Stazon.
Colour in with the Brush Markers using the water brush. (Top Tip – You can water colour with brush markers two ways, either take the colour from the nib of the brush marker directly with the water brush or draw a squiggle of your colour on an acrylic block and take the colour off there with the water brush – I do the direct technique)
Punch 2 1.5” Daisies in Lemon Card and stick together with tape. Punch a 1” Daisy in the patterned card and attach to the top of the lemon Daisy.
Punch 1 green Fern Leaf.
Now the fun part.
Stamp over the whole of the stamped image with the Versamark pad and tip the Ultra Thick Embossing Powder over it. I do this over an old take away tub.
Heat with the heat tool until the powder melts completely clear, leave this to cool down and dry. Then simply repeat this process twice more, you will eventually end up with a complete covering that looks like a thick clear lacquer. Leave to cool down. The image will have curled a little due to the heat...this is normal so don’t panic.
Once the embossing has cooled down, mount it with extra strong DS tape onto a piece of scrap lemon card, trim to leave a small border.
Apply strong DS tape to the bottom three quarters on the stamped image (on the back – just in case you were wondering lol) Stick this to the 10cm x 10cm piece of patterned card so that it hangs over at the top.
Stick your built up Daisy to the bottom left of the image using a foam pad and stickle (or Glamour Dust) the edge of the petals and centre.
Apply DS tape to the reverse of the Fern leaf and position under the daisy and stick.
You know what’s coming next…..
Put the kettle on…..you have earned it!
Happy Crafting!
Phill
xx
15cm x 15cm Lemon Blank Card
2 A5 Sheets of Bright Floral Card - I used a freebie from a magazine ;o)
22mm White and Lemon Organza Ribbon
Making Memories Instant Setter or Single Hole Punch
Woodware 1.5” Daisy Punch
Woodware 1” Daisy Punch
Crystal Stickles or Glamour Dust
Penny Black Garden Friends Acrylic Stamp Set
Black Stazon Ink Pad
Acrylic Block
Woodware 1” Fern Leaf Punch
Scrap of Green Cardstock
White Cardstock
DS Tape
Extra Strong DS Tape (I use Woodware Power Tape)
Foam Pads (2mm)
Koi Small Water Brush
Scrap of Lemon Card
Clear Ultra Thick Embossing Powder
Versamark Pad.
Heat Gun
Dovecraft Primary Brush Markers
Instructions
Trim one of the pieces of patterned card to fit your blank card, leaving a small border around. Colour the edges with a brush marker in a coordinating colour. Attach to the card with DS tape.
Trim a 10cm x 10cm square off the second patterned card, colour the edges with a different coloured brush marker.
Punch three holes on the 10cm x 10cm piece of card on the top left corner and again on the bottom right corner (about 1cm in)
Attach the organza ribbon to each hole, tying it in a double knot, trim to tidy it up at the edges.
Attach this piece of card to the bottom right corner of the main card with foam pads, leaving a border on the bottom and right side.
Cut an 8cm x 5cm piece the white card and stamp your Penny Black image onto it with the Stazon.
Colour in with the Brush Markers using the water brush. (Top Tip – You can water colour with brush markers two ways, either take the colour from the nib of the brush marker directly with the water brush or draw a squiggle of your colour on an acrylic block and take the colour off there with the water brush – I do the direct technique)
Punch 2 1.5” Daisies in Lemon Card and stick together with tape. Punch a 1” Daisy in the patterned card and attach to the top of the lemon Daisy.
Punch 1 green Fern Leaf.
Now the fun part.
Stamp over the whole of the stamped image with the Versamark pad and tip the Ultra Thick Embossing Powder over it. I do this over an old take away tub.
Heat with the heat tool until the powder melts completely clear, leave this to cool down and dry. Then simply repeat this process twice more, you will eventually end up with a complete covering that looks like a thick clear lacquer. Leave to cool down. The image will have curled a little due to the heat...this is normal so don’t panic.
Once the embossing has cooled down, mount it with extra strong DS tape onto a piece of scrap lemon card, trim to leave a small border.
Apply strong DS tape to the bottom three quarters on the stamped image (on the back – just in case you were wondering lol) Stick this to the 10cm x 10cm piece of patterned card so that it hangs over at the top.
Stick your built up Daisy to the bottom left of the image using a foam pad and stickle (or Glamour Dust) the edge of the petals and centre.
Apply DS tape to the reverse of the Fern leaf and position under the daisy and stick.
You know what’s coming next…..
Put the kettle on…..you have earned it!
Happy Crafting!
Phill
xx
This is another colour choice for you,...the one we did at tonights workshop.
Phill
xx
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