Down Sunflower Lane: December 2015

Monday, 28 December 2015

Upcycled Floral Lantern - Couture Creations

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Hello my crafty friends!
Tracey R here with you today.

Christmas has been and gone for another year. Seriously, 2015 has just gone in the blink of an eye! I hope you enjoyed some time with family & friends, and Santa found his way to you! And if there was crafty goodies under your tree even better!!

Today I'd like to share my 'Upcycled' Floral paper lantern, decorated with lots of pretty Couture Creations products.

So let's get crafting!

I found this paper lantern at my local $2 shop - for $2!

They come in many sizes and colours - I chose a small white one (20cms) to match my flowers.Measure around the circumference of your lantern and cut the required lengths of of the scalloped border die (Simone's Style) from the Amaryllis collection. (I used 3 lengths - 2 full lengths with a small section so they met. I've used this die several times - it's so versatile & a great addition to any die collection.

Next I've die cut 5 of the Classic Vine (Vintage Rose Collection) in green Ultimate Crafts Card stock and then cut the vines in half. By doing this you can make your die cuts go further and with this particular die you can use it as foliage and smaller branches

Choosing a front point of my lantern, I've adhered the Beaded flowers (isn't the script pattern on these just gorgeous!!) using the Craft Glue Spots. You can add the flowers in any shape or pattern you like, but I've chosen to add them on an angle from the top to the bottom of the lantern. Amongst the flowers I've poked in pieces of the vine die (also using craft glue spots) to look like falling foliage. It also adds a nice pop of colour and contrast to all the white.

And like that, another project is done.

It looks really lovely lit at night too...
This was earlier in the night (so you can still see the flowers)

And when it's dark dark.

I'm so happy with how this 'Upcycled Lantern' turned out.

I'd love to see if you make one yourself.

Thank you for visiting us at Couture Creations during 2015.
I've loved being able to share such fun projects with you.
May your 2016 be happy, healthy and creative.
See you next year!

Thanks for dropping by.

Be sure to check the Couture Creations Blog to be inspired

by the amazing ladies on the Design Team.

You can also follow Couture Creations on

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Couture Creations Products Used

CO724309 Amaryllis Ornamental Lace Dies, Simone's Style
CO724046 Vintage Rose Intricate Dies, Classic Vine

CO723019 Bulk White Flowers, Beaded Flower w/Script Print 4.5cm
CO723818 Quick Release Die Paper

CO723816 Glue Spots, Craft Glue Spot

CO721957 15"x15" Self Healing Cutting Mat

Thursday, 17 December 2015

Christmas Bon Bon - Couture Creations

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Hi there crafters!

Thanks for joining us again today at Couture Creations.

Can you believe that Christmas is only DAYS away???

I'm still wondering where the year has gone. 2015 has just flown by!

So today I'm sharing with you a way to combine Christmas and craft - what a perfect combination!

I found these gorgeous gold glitter Bon Bons and immediately thought they'd make beautiful place name holders at our Christmas Day lunch. By using a few Couture Creations products to add some extra touches, you too can make gorgeous decorations to your Christmas table.

So Let's get crafting!

I started with a plain gold Bon Bon. I've used a pre made one, but you could certainly make the actual Bon Bon yourself (Pinterest is your friend here!!)

I've die cut a tag from black card stock, and 2 Holly leaves from green

cardstock. Both colours are from the new Ultimate Crafts card stock. It's such a nice card stock to work with, if you haven't used it yet, I highly recommend it! To make a mat for the tag I've simply traced around the edge of the die on the back of our very new and exciting red glitter paper. Pop your die cuts to the side - We'll come back and assemble our tag at the end.

Couture Creations has only just released this gorgeous pack of 10 glitter papers - helloooooo sparkle! So many pretty colours to choose from. And all importantly the glitter stays ON the paper!!! How many times have you made a project with glitter paper and get more on yourself?

Using the scalloped die from the Simone's Style (Amaryllis Ornamental Lace Die Collection), I've die cut lengths from the red glitter paper and attached with glue spots around the middle of the Bon Bon, and on each of the handles (you know the bits you pull!). By using the Quick Release Die Paper you get a clean cut first time. And the little bits just fall right out of the die.

On to assembling the name plate.

Now if you know the names of your guests, I'd suggest adding them before assembling the tags -it's easier to write on a flat surface. But you can certainly complete your Bon Bons prior, and then write names on the day if you wish.

It's totally up to you. Take your black tag, add 12mm foam tape to the back and mount on the red glitter paper. Attached the Holly Leaves (Christmas Eve Collection, Christmas Labels) to the black tag with your Turbo Precision Glue Pen (perfect for fine details) in opposite corners.

On each of the Holly Leaves I've added these gorgeous 3mm Pearls. They are brand new from Couture Creations and in 12 beautiful colours, compliment our classic range of coloured pearls perfectly. I adore our 3mm Gemstones, but I can see these new tiny pearls will quickly become a new favourite.

Once you've assembled the name tags add some more 12mm foam tape to the back of the glitter paper and stick to the front of the Bon Bon.

And you're done!

A relatively quick and easy way to add some home made touches to bought decorations. Your guests &/or family will love the personalised touch.

I hope that you and your families have a very happy & safe Christmas.

And I hope Santa leaves some crafty presents under your tree!

(Suggest he shop for the new Couture Creations goodies!!!)

Thanks for dropping by.

Be sure to check the Couture Creations Blog to be inspired

by the amazing ladies on the Design Team.

You can also follow Couture Creations on

Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter.

Couture Creations Products Used

CO724419 Christmas Eve Intricate Dies, Christmas Labels (3pce)
CO724575 Glitter Paper Assorted Colours, 10 12x12 sheets
CO724636 3mm Pearls (206 Pieces), Radiant Red

CO724309 Amaryllis Ornamental Lace Dies, Simone's Style

CO723818 Quick Release Die Paper

CO723817 Glue Spots, 3D Craft Glue Spot
CO724037 Turbo Precision Glue Pen

CO721964 Foam Mounting Tape, 12mm

CO721957 15"x15" Self Healing Cutting Mat

Tuesday, 15 December 2015

Doiley Banner - Couture Creations

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Thanks for visiting the Couture Creations blog today!
Tracey R with you to share a name banner I made for my daughter.

As soon as I saw the new Perfectly Petite Doilies range,
I imagined them strung up with ribbons, and hanging on the wall.
I love tiny doilies on anything! And by using them for more than your cards or
scrapbook layouts, you are getting even better value for your crafting dollar.
This range is so versatile and petite, I can't wait to share them with you!

So let's get crafting!

This name banner was a surprise for my daughter in her favourite colour green, but of course you can choose any colour you like. They'd look gorgeous in the purple tones of our Hearts Ease Collection.

This project used the Dandie Floral die for the green letters in the middle and the

Lotus Daily die for the white doilies either side of the name.

Be sure to check out the entire range of Perfectly Petite Doilies here.

There are 12 in the set and they are just so pretty you'll want them all!

I cut the doilies from Core'dinations Cardstock and because I used the Quick Release Die Paper, they came out beautifully after one pass. No picking out the little bits!

You'll need enough Dandie Floral Die cuts to spell your chose name or word, plus two for the ends, and 4 of the Lotus Daily dies. I had two left over Dandie Floral dies from another project so I used them on the on either end. They were also inked with bronze so give a nice contrast.

I stamped the letters straight onto the Dandie Floral die cuts

And threaded all the doilies onto white and gold twine.

I've punched some little circles from a piece of Vintage Rose paper and will placed two circles secured with a Mini Glue Spot between each doily. This will keep them in place, but still allow for a little but of movement.

Using the LED Precision Tweezers & Mini Glue spots (I simply can't do without these!)

I've adhered the two circles together catching the twine in the middle.

Time for some flowers!

I've coloured my white flowers (these ones are the new Tied Dyed & Jewelled Florettes) with green spritz to match my cardstock. The Non-Stick Craft mat is the perfect place to do it!

Not only does it clean up easily when you're done but you can also use the extra spritz!

I've simply put some white card stock on top of the left over spray and TA-DA!

I just made my own coloured paper. Perfect for another project - be it a card or on a scrapbook layout. You could even use it to die cut out! And you'll never get the same pattern twice. So you'll always have a one-of-a-kind background and even more exciting - that you made yourself.