My Boy - Couture Creations

Welcome welcome fellow crafters!

Tracey R here today with more of the gorgeous Magnolia Lane range.  I am so enjoying creating with this collection. The colours & embellishments are truly gorgeous. are truly gorgeous. If you haven't grabbed any from your LSS be quick, because it's been very popular.  Today I'm sharing a 12x12 layout of me and "My Boy". 

So let's get crafting!
These photos are around 5 years old, but they make smile and I've been wanting to scrap them for sometime.  I really like these little passport size photos, but rather than use then as one photo (how they were printed out, I've cut them up individually.  To start I chose my background page (ULT157488 Rosehip Memories).  I love any script paper (I'm in heaven with all script papers in the Magnolia Lane range!!), and this green paper is no different. It has a script & postmark pattern making it perfect as background. 

 Using a light coat of modelling paste and a stencil I've added some circles over the page either side of where my photo will go.  Initially I like the circles just plain white, but when I added my matted photo (as below) the white stood out a little more than I was looking 
for, so I added distress ink (light pink, rose grey) to plastic packaging from my 
embellishments and dabbed it over the circles. 
Just make sure your modelling paste is dry before you ink!!!!
To matt my photos, I'm mounted each photo on foam tape and attaching in a grid pattern. Making photo mats is a fantastic way to use up your paper scraps - which is exactly what I've done here.  I've used offcuts from both my 6x6 & 12x12 Magnolia Lane paper pads.  I've used green & pinks tones of paper in a range of pattens for interest.  I've distressed each piece of paper  with my non-stick scissors and then inked each edge with a pink ink. I adhered each layer of paper together with double sided tape except for the last 2 layers (one closest the background page) where I've used foam tape to give some dimension to the mat.  And if you're using papers from the same collection it doesn't really matter which ones you use because they are all coordinating! Making your job much easier & quicker. 
I've added a piece of white gauze to the back of my photo mat and added to the page with some more foam tape. I've placed the photos towards the top slightly off centre.  You can also see the inks I've added over the white circles. It tones down the starkness of the white and adds more detail & colour to the page. I've changed the look of my rosettes by adding other embellishments to the centre.  I removed the pearl (keep that for something else!), added some white gauze, and placed a metal trinket on one and a oval cabochon to the other.  Just a small change, but creates something totally new. 
 

 I've placed the 2 rosettes and paper magnolia along the bottom left hand side of my photo mat with foam tape, and once in place added a part of the bling flourish under the flower. 
I cut the bling flower in half, placing in opposite corners under the photo mat and gauze. 

 For my title block, I've used more offcuts strips (KEEP THOSE SCRAPS!!) and layered them with double sided tape, then added my letters on top.
 And with that the page is done!

I hope you've enjoyed this step by step layout.

Be sure to check the Couture Creations Blog to be inspired 

by the amazing ladies on the Design Team. 

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Couture Creations/Ultimate Crafts Products Used

ULT157488 12x12 Paper Magnolia Lane, Rosehip Memories
ULT157489 12x12 Paper Magnolia Lane, Floral Fancy
ULT157488 6x6 Paper Pad Magnolia Lane
ULT157503 Magnolia Lane Embellishments, Oval Cabochons
ULT157504 Magnolia Lane Embellishments, Rosettes
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
CO721964 12mm Foam Mounting Tape,
CO721985 6mm Double Sided Tape 

CO72196518mm Double sided Tape
CO721957 15"x15" Self Healing Mat

Have a crafty day! 

Tracey R

xx

With Heartfelt Thanks card - Couture Creations

#artdecocreations #couturecreations #ulitmatecrafts

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

Thinking of You - Couture Creations

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Thanks for stopping by the Couture Creations blog today. 

Tracey R here to share the Magnolia Lane love!  Have you seen our brand new collection at your local shop yet?  I can assure you it's even prettier in person. It's been very popular so don't leave it too long to get yours or you may just miss out! 

Today I've sharing this card I made to send as a 'With Sympathy/Thinking of You" card to a friend who recently lost a family member. 

I've used a piece of the 6x6 Magnolia Lane paper pad & the DieCut Ephemera pack. 

Firstly I've cut down a piece of pink & floral bordered 6x6 paper slightly smaller than my card, and inked the edges blue. I've then mounted the paper on 18mm foam tape to give 

the card front some dimension.  Next I've placed a piece of 6mm doubled sided tape in the middle of the patterned paper to secure a piece of gauze.  (This won't be seen).  

With over 40 pieces in the Diecut Emphemera pack you have so many pieces to choose from - it's a great addition to your stash.  I've chosen a rectangular Magnolia card, 3 butterflies and an extra Magnolia flower. 

I've added more foam tape to the Magnolia card and placed it on top of the gauze in the centre of the card.  I've then placed the single Magnolia flower over the flower on the card to make it look 3D.  I've  secured this with a 3D Foam Dot. I've added the Butterflies around the flower with Mini 3D Foam dots to raise them up.  

Finally I've added Cornflower Blue 3mm pearls in each corner of the Magnolia Card, and a Crystal 2mm Gemstone to the centre of the Magnolia.  

 

 Hope you like the card.  I love how versatile the Magnolia Lane Collection is. 

Couture Creations Products Used

ULT157486 Magnolia Lane, 6x6 Paper Pad
ULT157515 Diecut Ephemera
CO724639 3mm Pearls, Cornflower Blue
CO724156 2mm Gemstones, Crystal
CO721955, Pointed Non-stick Scissors 14cm
CO721985 Double Sided Tape, 6mm 

CO721963 Double sided Foam Tape, 18mm,
CO723780 3D Foam Adhesive, 3D Mini Foam Dots
CO721957 15"x15" Self Healing Mat

Have a crafty day! 

Tracey R

xx

A Smile is a Memory - Couture Creations.

Hello crafty friends!
Thanks for stopping by the Couture Creations Blog today. 

I was beyond excited to finally use the newest release Magnolia Lane this month. Sue Smyth has designed such a gorgeous collection - you're going to find it hard not to want all of it! The colours & patterns are so pretty, and all the matching embellishments make this a must have in your stash. 

So let's get crafting!

When I first looked through the papers, this blue clock & script paper kept catching my eye. So that was the perfect place to start.  My gorgeous Miss 12 isn't a real girly girl (she actually isn't that fond of pink!) so the blues matched her & her personality perfectly. 

 Starting with the 12x12 piece Timeless Garden (from the 12x12 paper pad) I've stamped the round map from the Timeless Garden 4x6 inch Stamp set multiple times in a light grey ink down the right hand side of the paper. 

Next I've mounted my photo on matching Ultimate Crafts card stock, and then added different and random sizes of patterned paper cut from the Magnolia Lane 6x6 paper pad.  I've also inked around the patterned paper edges for contrast.  

 

Once I was happy with the position of the patterned papers I've stuck them down using 6mm double sided tape.  I've then matted the photo and patterned papers onto another piece of the blue cardstock, and distressed around the edges with my non-stick scissors.  

 ** TIP **
One of my favourite adhesives are the 3D Foam Dots. So what do you do with the left over backing once you finished the packet? You use it!  It's PERFECT to use as mounting!  I just cut the size i want and use it as a mount (it's super for larger pieces).  You use it exactly as you'd use your foam dots.  Remove the backing piece from one side, place down, and the remove the other side. 
And best of all you have just got more for your dollar from something you'd normally throw away. 

 After adding the mounting foam for height, I've placed a piece of 18mm doubled side tape along the bottom of the cardstock.  Along this I've pleated roughly a piece of the black lace.  To ensure that the lace is secured I've put another piece of the 18mm tape on the top which will attach the lace to the layout.

 The mounted photo with lace is then placed on the layout in the lower right hand corner. 

The Bling Flourishes with Pearls in this collection are just gorgeous! So to get as much use as possible I've cut them, and only used a portion of each flourish - use your product how you want!

 In the bottom right hand corner of the photo I've added 3 embellishments on top of some gauze (a butterfly from the Ephemera pack, a metal trinket  and a paper magnolia) attaching these with 3D Foam dots.  On each of the embellishment cluster side I've placed the bling flourishes. 

 Along the top of the photo mat I've tucked some cut aparts from a piece of the 6x6 Paper Pad, using 6mm double sided tape on the back.

 Finally I've added a Resin Frame to the top left corner of the photo. 

  And we're done.  


 
I adore this beautiful Magnolia Lane collection.  
I can't wait to create more projects and share with you. Have a wonderful day.  
Until next time!


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

ULT157493 12x12 Paper Magnolia Lane, Timeless Garden
ULT157486 Magnolia Lane, 6x6 Paper Pad
ULT157510 Magnolia Lane 4x6 Stamp Set, Timeless Garden
ULT157508 Magnolia Lane Embellishments, Paper Magnolias
ULT157507 Magnolia Lane Embellishments, Black Lace
ULT157500 Magnolia Lane Embellishments, Metal Trinkets
ULT157501 Magnolia Lane Embellishments, Resin Frames
ULT157499 Magnolia Lane Embellishments, Bling Flourishes with Pearls
CO721955, Pointed Non-stick Scissors 14cm
CO721985 6mm Double Sided Tape 

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

Have a crafty day! 

Tracey R

xx