Couture Creations 2016/17 Design Team Audition

I've feel so fortunate to have been part of the 2015/2016 Design Team for 

Couture Creations.  Several beautiful new collections have been released, including Magnolia Lane from our very own design team member Sue SMYTH!   It's been such a fantastic experience.  And I'd love to continue working with this Australian Company if given a chance. 

Below are my 5 Audition projects. 

CARD 1

I've embossed a black piece of card stock letterpress style with white ink, 

and then added gemstones in 3 colours. 

CARD 2

I've made my own patterned paper with stamps and then embossed with music embossing folder. I've die cut 3 banners in vellum and embellished with white lace, die cut leaves, a magnolia flower and metal trinket.

CARD 3

I've die cut several roses and mounted one with the background on foam tape.  

I've added gemstones to each flower and either side of the sentiment. 

LAYOUT 1

I've added a border die cuts as well as the quick release paper from the cuts along each edge of the patterned paper.   I've used a large decorative die to the top right, and 2mm gemstones around the photo.  I've clustered black die cut leaves with Couture Creations flowers coloured with black Glitzin' Glamour on the bottom right of the page.  

LAYOUT 2

I've layered strips of border die cuts behind my matted photo and placed gemstones along the pattern.  I've tucked trailing flourish die cuts behind my flowers, that have been gold Glitzin' Glamoured (yep that's a word now!)

With Couture Creations & Ultimate Crafts continuing to expand their presence overseas in the coming year, it would truly be an honour to remain an ArtDeco Ambassador and be able to go on sharing & promoting my love for their products. 

Good luck to all auditionees!

I can only imagine how hard it will be to choose the final Design Team. 

Thank you for stopping by! 

Have a great day....and go do something crafty! 

Tracey 

Photo Credit - Gareth McGuigan 

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. 

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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