With Heartfelt Thanks card - Couture Creations

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Hello hello on this lovely March Day.  Where is the year going? 

Days are flying by and before we know it Winter will be here (and i say bring it on!)

Here in Queensland we are about to start our Easter school holidays, which also means the Easter Bunny is close!  Next Term my son will be starting a new school, so I've made a Thank You card for one of his teachers using our gorgeous Magnolia Lane range.  For something a little different I've used bright & vibrant colours - it shows just how versatile this range really is. 

Don't get me wrong, I adore the colours in Magnolia Lane. But I also love using the collection dies embossing folders & stamps to create with any colour you want.  Which is exactly what i've done with my card today.  Sunflowers are my favourite flower.  So it seems only natural that my favourite colour is bright yellow.  

So let's get crafting!

 

I'll all for getting more for my dollar and using my products & tools in as many ways as possible.
Here I've ink the top of my embossing folder with white ink, and then run it through my Big Shot as normal. Effectively I've made my embossing folder into a 3d stamp! I love how this technique adds more dimension to the embossed pattern. 

White ink on top of embossing folder. Just swipe lightly.  
Try not to get any ink in the pattern indentions. 

 Cut your cardstock to size and place in the embossing folder as normal. 

 Carefully take out the embossed cardstock, and admire your handiwork! 
Using the white ink also gives it an understated chalky look. 


I have been itching to use this beautiful rose and leaf die called 'Rose Cutting'. 
It''s so intricate and detailed, I can see this becoming a favourite in my collection. 
And by using Quick Release Die paper, you'll have crisp cuts and images that fall out of the dies. 

I've cut one each of the solid background & rose petals in yellow cardstock, and 3 of the leaves in green cardstock.  I've attached the two pieces of the flower together by using very thin lines of glue using the Turbo Precision Glue pen in the middle of the flower. This means I can bend the flower and give it a more realistic shape rather than being flat.

To construct the card, I've placed a piece of double sided tape in the middle of the top third of the card and laid a piece of white gauze, gently scrunched on top. 

Using mini glue spots, I've stuck the leaves on, and then the flower on top of them which was mounted on foam tape.  On top of the flower I've used one of the large pearls from the Bling Flourish and Pearls set. 

 Towards the bottom of the card, under the flower, I've added a stamped sentiment (from the Songbird set) on green cardstock and a piece of white lace has been folded in half and placed on the back with double sided tape.  The sentiment has been mounted on foam tape.

And we're done!  A  bright & happy thank card that will hopefully makes someones day. 

I really think there is something so special about giving and receiving handmade cards. 

Thank YOU for visiting us today!  We love to read your comments & appreciate your kind words. 

Until next time have a happy & safe Easter my crafty friends! 

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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Products Used

ULT157511 Magnolia Lane 4x6 Stamp Set, Songbird
ULT157506 Magnolia Lane Embellishments, White Lace
ULT157514 Magnolia Lane Embossing Folders, Typography

ULT157499 Magnolia Lane Embellishments, Bling Flourishes with Pearls
ULT157523 Magnolia Lane Decorative Dies, Rose Cutting
CO721985 6mm Double Sided Tape 

CO72196518mm Double sided Tape
CO721963 Foam Mounting Tape, 18mm
CO724037 2 Way Glue, Turbo Precision Glue pen
CO721957 15"x15" Self Healing Mat
CO721955, Pointed Non-stick Scissors 14cm

My Sunshine - Couture Creations

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Welcome to another day of crafting at Couture Creations.

I have more of the beautiful Magnolia Lane Collection to share with you today.

This range is just so delightful to create with, I have it out on my desk permanently.

So on to today's project!

I've created this layout of 'my little sunshine' using 12 x12 papers, off cuts from 6x6 papers, & various matching embellishments from the Magnolia Lane range.

To add some texture and interest to the background page I've added some white gesso over a stencil and once dry blotted some pink distress ink over the impression.  I really love the way you can still see the script pattern through the gesso and ink/

I've then matted the pattern paper on two coordinating colours of Ultimate Crafts cardstock.

Before adhering with double sided tape, I've distressed each edge with my non-stick scissors.

My square photo has been firstly matted on an offcut from the 6x6 paper pad, and then placed in the upper right corner of  a 12x12 piece of 'Magnolia Borders'.  I had actually punched some circles from this paper previously, but now the photo has covered the circles you'd never know!

I've also distressed and inked each edge of the mats. And don't forget to distress your photo too!

On the back of the photo mat, I've placed three strips of White Lace along the bottom edge,

securing with double-sided tape.

Here's a great way to way to use up your paper scraps & offcuts - make them into banners!

I've simply gathered strips of patterned paper, cut banner points on one end and arranged in a fan shape.  To hold papers together I've secured with a few mini staples (secures very quickly).  This allows you to select the placement on your layout prior to using adhesive.

In the end I actually liked my banners turned over the other way , as I really liked the pop of green - explore all your options! I stuck down the banners with double sided tape, and then added some foam mounting tape to the back of my photo mat for some dimension.

To the right hand side of my photo I've added my embellishments.  A card from the Die Cut Ephemera pack was mounted on foam tape and placed just under the photo mat, while the bird cage was secured with double sided tape.  I've adhered the Magnolia Flower with 3D Glue spots near the corner of the photo, along with the metal trinklet & bling flourish.  The three butterflies were mounted on 3D Foam dots and I added to the embellishment cluster and on top of the bird cage.

I've added a small sticker title from my stash, and the layout is complete.

Here are some close up of the details - these Magnolia Lane Embellishments are so pretty!

**OUT TAKE** Not to be outdone by Georgie Cat's cameo appearance last year, Jessie Cat decided she too wanted in on the blog action.  Unfortunately she was not willing to show her face for the camera, going for a mysterious/side profile shot.

Until next time my crafty friends!

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/Ultimate Crafts Products Used

ULT157487 12x12 Paper Magnolia Lane, Elegant Lady
ULT157490 12x12 Paper Magnolia Lane, Magnolia Borders
ULT157515 Magnolia Lane Embellishments, Die cut Ephemera
ULT157506 Magnolia Lane Embellishments, White Lace
ULT157500 Magnolia Lane Embellishments, Metal Trinkets
ULT157499 Magnolia Lane Embellishments, Bling Flourishes with Pearls
ULT157508 Magnolia Lane Embellishments, Paper Magnolias
CO721955, Pointed Non-stick Scissors 14cm
CO721985 6mm Double Sided Tape 

CO72196518mm Double sided Tape
CO723780 3D Foam Adhesive, 3D Mini Foam Dots
CO723780 Glue spots, 3D Glue Spots
CO721957 15"x15" Self Healing Mat

Have a crafty day! 

Tracey R

xx