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Sunday, 23 August 2015

Treasure the Time - Couture Creations

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It's another day of crafting here at Couture Creations.

Thanks for joining us!

I have a quick card to share with you today.

Just perfect for those times you need a card in a hurry.

Let's get crafting!

Today's creation is an Engagement Card that I needed on short notice.

To start I've chosen patterned paper from the Hearts Ease Collection,

and matched it with a purple Core'dinations Cardstock. There are such pretty and varied

purples tones in this range.

I've cut the patterned paper & yardstick into 3 strips - the cardstock is cut slightly bigger so the patterned paper can be mounted on top of it.

I've inked around the edges of all 6 strips, and adhered the cardstock strips to a square card.

I've then backed my pattered paper with small pieces of 12mm foam mounting tape

and positioned on the cardstock.

I've cut a another strip of purple cardstock, inked around the edges and adhered with 12mm doubled sided tape towards the bottom of the card. To the left hand side of the strip I've added one of the new Couture Creations white flowers with 3D glue spots.

I've cut a piece of the Hearts Ease Collection 6"x6" paper pad, mounted a small sentiment on the purple cardstock, and using 12mm foam mounting tape added this next to the flower.

To finish off the card, I've added 2mm Crystal gemstomes along the top and bottom of the patterned and next to my sentiment.

And we're done!

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

CO724188 Hearts Ease Collection 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper, Pansy Journalling

CO7219801 Hearts Ease Collection, 6x6 Paper pad

CO724295 Bulk White Flowers, Camden Pollen Flowers

CO724156 2mm Gemstones, Crystal

CO721965 Doubled Sided Tape, 18mm

CO723816 Glue Spots, Craft Glue Spots

CO721964 Foam Mounting Tape, 12mm

CO721957 15"x15" Self Healing Cutting Mat

Have a crafty day!

Tracey R

Thursday, 6 August 2015

Key To My Heart - Couture Creations

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Hi there crafters!

Thanks for joining us again today at Couture Creations.

Today I'm excited to share a layout about my son & I. This is my current favourite photo of us.

In just a few days, this handsome young man turns 14. Hang on...14?

I'm astounded how quickly the years have gone. It seems like yesterday

I became a mum and held this tiny newborn in my arms for the first time.

He stole my heart then, and well & truly still has the key to my heart.

So Happy Birthday my wonderful, crazy, amazing son.

You inspire me everyday and remind me to focus on the good.

I love you. And I love being your Mum.

So let's get to the making, and get crafting!

To start my layout, I've spritzed a piece of while Core'dinations cardstock with gold.

I've heat embossed my chipboard title using my Couture Creations Heat Tool, and adhered to the bottom left corner of my layout.

To tie with the gold of my spritz and embossing, I've chosen papers from the Hearts Ease Collection that had fairly neutral patterns. One of my favourite papers from this range is Pansy Tune . I love the sheet music in the background. And it's so versatile!

I've mounted my edited photo of two Hearts Ease papers and some more white Core'dinations cardstock. I've inked around the edges of the largest mat with gold ink and adhered to the background cardstock with 12mm Foam Mounting Tape.

Couture has some gorgeous borders dies, and I particularly love these 2 from the Amaryllis Ornamental Lace Die Collection - Simone's Style. They remind me of old time Art Deco

buildings and 1920s decorative features.

I've cut 2 of the border dies (the bottom of the two pictured) and used them as a border to frame my photo top and bottom. I've adhered them using 3mm doubled sided tape - it's extra thin so perfect for adhering intricate and tiny cuts.

I've also added Sparkling Champagne Gemstones along the border.

I love flourishes - and if you die cut your own, you can make them suit what ever colours your project needs! I've cut 6 of the Tall Flourish from the Secret Garden Intricutz Die range and layered them down the left hand side of my layout. They are so detailed and intricate & when cut with the

Quick Release Die Paper, come out perfectly.

Seeing as I'm adding flowers on the top, you don't have to be too worried about where the die cuts are placed. Just play around until you are happy with the flow of the flourishes.

Couture Creations has brought out so many pretty new flowers this year, I couldn't decide which one to use - so 3 different ones it was! And to give some sparkle to the flowers I've rubbed Aztec Gold Glitzin' Glamour over the top.

Once dry, I've adhered the flowers on the left hand side of the photo, on top of the black flourishes.

To give the flowers some height, I've used 3D Glue spots.

And we're done!

Here are some close-ups of the details.

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

CO724180 Hearts Ease Collection 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper, Pansy Tune

CO7219801 Hearts Ease Collection, 6x6 Paper pad

CO724309 Amaryllis Ornamental Lace Dies, Simone's Style

CO724280 Secret Garden Intricutz Dies, Tall Flourish

CO723019 Bulk White Flowers, Beaded Flower w/ Script Print

CO724298 Bulk White Flowers, Camden Beaded Cottage Flowers

CO724295 Bulk White Flowers, Camden Cottage Roses 6cm

CO721988 Gemstones, Sparkling Champagne

CO721981 Glitzin' Glamour Glitter Glue, Aztec Gold

CO721965 Doubled Sided Tape, 18mm

CO721983 Doubled Sided Tape, 3mm
CO723817 Glue Spots, 3D Craft Glue Spots

CO721964 Foam Mounting Tape, 12mm

CO723978 Heat Tool

CO723828 Non Stick Craft Mat

CO721957 15"x15" Self Healing Cutting Mat

CO723818 Quick Release Die Paper

Have a crafty day!

Tracey R

Monday, 27 July 2015

Seasons Greetings Card - Christmas In July for Couture Creations.

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Welcome to another day at Couture Creations Headquarters.

It's hard to believe that we are already half way through the year. And like me you might be thinking where the heck did that 6 months go?? Before we know it, Christmas will be here. So I'm determined to get an early start on my Christmas cards this year.

Today I'm going to share with you a very easy and quick Christmas card.

Couture's Christmas Emporium Collection is just gorgeous, and I'm

excited to be working with these gorgeous papers in blues and greys.

To start my card, I've die cut lots of diamonds with the smallest Nesting Diamonds die in various patterned papers. This is perfect for using up scraps and left overs pieces that
might not be big enough to use elsewhere.

I've cut 40 diamonds to fit my 5x7 card, and have then inked around the edges.
I'll have a few die cuts left over to use as corner bits.

I've covered the front of my card with 18mm double sided tape.
This will make it very easy to assembly my pattern.

Starting at the left corner, I've lined up my diamonds with the corner of the card and then along the top. Once I was happy with where the top line was in place, it's just like fitting together a jigsaw puzzle. But the best part - there is no wrong place! You can add your pieces how ever you like. I tried to make sure that the same patterned paper didn't touch,
so it looks very random.

Continue arranging the diamonds until the card front is full.

If there are any little gaps just add some

Of the extra diamonds and cut off necessary.

Turn your card over and trim the excess paper flush with the card.

Mount the "Seasons Greetings" onto coordinating paper and then back with
12mm foam mounting tape for dimension.

Place the greeting down the bottom of your card and add
large pearls at the intersection of each diamonds.

And we're done!

It's quick & easy (perfect if you need to make several) and a fantastic way to use up your scraps. Which means we can save money...which means....more money for new stash!
I can't wait to use this design to make up some birthday cards as well.

How soon will you start on your Christmas cards?

Thanks for stopping 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
CO724553 Christmas Emporium 12 x 12 Paper Pad

CO721998, Pearls 50 Pieces, Moonlight

CO721965 Doubled Sided Tape, 18mm

CO721964 Foam Mounting Tape, 12mm

CO723828 Non-Stick Craft Mat
CO721957 15"x15" Self Healing Cutting Mat
CO721955 Pointed Non-Stick Scissors

Have a crafty day!

Tracey R

Thursday, 9 July 2015

Love - Couture Creations & Hearts Ease

Hello again crafters!

Thanks for joining us again at Couture Creations.

Today I'm sharing a layout using the beautiful Hearts Ease Collection.

I just love the rich purples hues and script pattered papers, and thought it was perfect for

this wedding photo of mine. It's certainly doesn't seem like it was nearly 16 years ago!

So let's get making!

I love buying paper in paper pads, but then I sometimes get a bit overwhelmed

by the prettiness of the papers, and I want to use them all!

This layout let me use 10 different patterns, so I can finally use lots of gorgeous papers at once!

But it would also be perfect to use up those off cuts of paper we love so much and simply

can't bare to throw out. (Please tell me i'm not the only one!)

To start with I've chosen 8 of my favourite papers in the Hearts Ease Collection.

And because they are double sided I'll also be using the back and front of a few.

Are they just beautiful? And coordinate so well together.

My favourite two at the moment are Small Pansies & Pansy Tune.

I've cut strips of the patterned paper in varying sizes (no right or wrong people!)

and distressed one edge with my non stick scissors.

Grab a piece of cardstock (it won't matter what colour/type as it will be completely hidden) and cut down to 11" 1/2 x 11"1/2. Start to stick down your strips, layering them over the piece before, so that the distressed edge is showing. I've used the 18mm double sided tape to stick down my pieces.

When you are happy with the overall design, flip over your cardstock and

trim off any excess patterned paper.

I've used a piece of Core'dinations cardstock in Purple Majesty as my back mat and distressed around all edges. I love the way the deep purple compliments the patterned paper, and the lighter distressed edges add more detail.

I splattered dark purple spritz over page and adhered 2 pieces of book paper over the strips.

To add some dimension and depth to my photo, I first matted it on a few layers of tissue paper, then on another 3 layers of Hearts Ease Patterned paper. Another layer of tissue paper and the stack has been mounted on 12mm foam tape, and placed it on top of the book paper.

On the lower right corner of the photo I've placed the 'Love' sticker from the new Hearts Ease Sticker Sheet Combo, and a chipboard arrow sticker from the new Hearts Ease Chipboard Shapes.

I've added some 2mm gemstones to the arrow and in the corners.