IKE's Art November Challenge Remembrance

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November is going to be a difficult month as the Father in Law is going through chemo to keep the cancer under control. It means he will be unwell while he goes through the six month course so we can't really plan anything ahead this year. I don't normally post personal stuff on here but if things go a bit lax that is why.

This week at IKE's Art  it is remembrance week and I used the Female Troops  Stamp Set and added a few poppy's using the First Edition Layered Flowers Die Set. November is a time to remember all those who have died fighting for our freedom and our safety they paid the ultimate price for us.

The papers are from the Gecko Galz and are the Autumn set but i liked the browns as it gave a old feel to the project.

Thank you for visiting

Trimcraft Scrapbook Workshop July: Paradise Crush Summer Holiday Layout

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I am back with my Scrapbook Workshop for July. You can find the full tutorial over on the Trimcraft blog.

I wanted to create a  layout that reminded me of summer so i used the new First Edition Paradise Crush papers  to create this bright holiday layout.

this is the large shell from the First Edition Beach Die Set. They look great with pearls and flowers stuck to the centers.

This is a close up to show how you can layer the dies and paper flowers together to create unique combinations.

I drew around the Photo Frames so i can add patterned paper to them. They are great for coloring over with inks or just writing onto for journaling.

These are the new Alphabet stickers from our Simply Creative brand. They are very good quality and come in different textures such as chipboard. Foam and Glitter.

Thank you for visiting and if there is something you would like to learn please leave a comment bellow.

Trimcraft Introducing First Edition Paradise Crush

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I am back with some makes i made using the new First Edition Paradise Crush. 

I started  off with a mixed media tag which i created using DecoArt Media Spritzing Inks.

I placed a bit of patterned paper in the corner and built up the layers using a few strips of paper.

I cut out a flamingo and flowers and placed them over the first layer.

I used the new First Edition Nature die set and cut out the dragonfly. I used the new Dovecraft 3D Effects on the wings and body.

My next card has lots of layers. I cut up the 6x6 pad into different sized strips and just experimented with their position on the card before i glued them down. Most of my projects are created without any sort of planning.

This is one of the sentiments from the First Edition Modern Sentiments set. I cut it our and backed it on to pale colored paper so that the sentiment will show through.

I wanted to create a bright card full of color so i flicked and spritzed DecoArt  Media Spritzing inks over the card.

I wanted to change the way the layers are set up on this card so i  decided to build the layers from the corner of the card.

I used the new Scalloped Circle Dies Set  with the Nature set and then used the 3D  Effects around the circle.

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Trimcraft First Edition Moroccan Spice Card Inspiration

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I am back with some projects i made using the Moroccan Spice paper pads.

I made this masculine card  by focusing on my bold geometric patterns.

I combined the blue and purple tones together and use the cards from the Back to Basics Berry Blush Collection.

I made this floral themed card by using the Layered Flowers die set

Fiskarettes Guest Post: Jellyfish Layout

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I am guest designer for Fiskarettes this week and i have a layout to share. 

I used DecoArt Media Sprays on the background and used a Stencil over the top once it had dried.

I used the 2 in 1 Artisan Tag Punch for the little tabs and the Square Shape Cutting Stencil for the layers.

I layered up some ribbon and ric rac before adding a tab on the top

I decorated the page with die cuts from the new Under The Sea die set  and sequins.

Thank you for visiting and if you would like more inspiration pop over to the Fiskarettes group https://www.facebook.com/fiskarettes.uk/?fref=ts

Trimcraft First Edition Mulberry Kisses card inspiration

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i have a few cards to share using the new First Edition Mulberry Kisses pads.

I used different strips of patterned paper to create the layers and then used a large blossom to create a topper. I then used different die cuts and layered them together.

For this card i used a few heart shaped doilied and used a wooden frame as the focus.

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Trimcraft 'scrapbook feature: Willow A4 layout

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for this month's feature i thought i would try something different and made an A4 scrapbook page using the Santoro Willow range.

I love steampunk so when i got this range to work with i couldnt help but use some of the steampunk elements within this range

I used a mixture of dies and strips of paper that had been hand cut into different shapes to build the layers

The cogs are cut from cardboard and i used them as a mask to decorate the background

When you remove the cardboard cogs off the page you are left with an outline and you can reuse the cogs later

Thank you for looking and you can find a full tutorial on the website www.trimcraft.co.uk

Trimcraft are giving away free papers and here are some project ideas

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I am back with a few cards i made using the free papers off the Trimcraft site which you can download here http://www.trimcraft.co.uk/articles/free-trimcraft-printable-papers-and-cardmaking-tutorials

            I found that the free papers worked really well with the Tiny Tatty Ted boy range

                 
               I used the First Edition cog dies set and cut them out of blue textured card stock

I used the Balloon template of the Trimcraft site to make this 3d Birthday card

Another example of how Tiny Tatty ted works with the free papers

I wanted to try out this design i found on Pinterest. I used the 99p Birthday set stamps to make the Balloons.

Thank yo for visiting and i hope ive inspired you to have a play yourself. Please leave a link in the comments showing any projects made with these papers and dont forget to tag Trimcraft too.

Winter Wedding with Guilded Winter

We have started counting down to the Trimcraft Christmas 2015 product launch. For now i am going to be sharing a few of my favourite ranges from 2014.

The First Edition Gilded Winter collection does not have to be used on just Christmas cards but can be used for Winter Wedding cards.

Make this simple pin by taking a small dress makers pin and threading assorted beads into it. Place a blob of strong glue on the last bead to hold it together.

I like making shaker cards and finding interesting things to fill them with. I used the Fiskars small star leaver punch with sequins.

I choose to use layers on this card to add deph to it. I used chocolate glitter card to add a bit of sparkle to it.

I used the  First Edition doily die set and the new Willow die set to create this layered topper.

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Trimcraft Scrapbook Feature May

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I am sharing my layout i made for the June scrapbook feature over at www.trimcraft.co.uk. pop in to see the full tutorial and other inspiration. www.trimcraft.co.uk

This is a photo of my Nan and Grandad on their wedding day. I created a frame using twine and pearls.

Here is a close up of the Keys die set and the Tag die set by First Edition.

I wanted to experiment with shaker boxes. The easiest way to create them is by using nesting dies.

       
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First Edition Kaleidoscope: Life is full of Colour Layout

Hi everyone i have a new layout to share today. This is the bright Kaleidoscope paper pad by First Edition. Very arty and great for mixed media 

I didnt add too much this time as the busy patterns would lose most things so i added a bit of texture paste to calm it down.

I learned that the First Edition dies cut through foam, which means i can now create my own Thickers.

I mixed up the alphabets to create a more interesting layout that and i really like cutting things out of craft foam.

A few close ups of the layers which i keep simple by cutting various sized strips of paper and layering them over each other.

                                                       

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