One In A Million by Tracey Cooley

Hi! Couture Creations designer Tracey Cooley here today sharing a layout for the All Occasions feature this week. My gorgeous daughter Tayla is definitely one in a million! She is loving, responsible, thoughtful and a hard worker. Not to mention beautiful (but I could be bias). I love this picture of her my brother took while holidaying in Kenya and hoped to do it justice with a layout that captures her spirit.

I have been looking for a realistic looking rose leaf for some time now and Couture Creations has the perfect leaf to go with roses. You can see on this layout the detail in the leaves and how real they look. All this thanks to the Couture Creations All Occasions Jazmyne Embossing Folder. This has quickly become my favorite embossing folder!

I simply embossed a  piece of Jet Black Core'dinations cardstock with the Jazmyne Embossing Folder and cut out those gorgeous leaves, molded them with my fingers and tucked them under my flowers.

Butterflies a pretty popular on patterned paper and I love to cut their little wings out, fold them up and place an alternate patterned paper underneath. On this layout I have added a bit of Crystalina Glitzin' Glamour Glitter Glue to the patterned paper underneath the butterfly wings. I also added it to the white Dazzling Doily die-cuts under the photograph. I hope you like this layout as much as I do.

Thanks for stopping by and keep on creating!

Couture Creations Supplies:
CO723225 Fantasia Collection - Dazzling Doily Die
CO723222 Fantasia Collection - Ivy Doily Die
CO723293 All Occasions Collection - Jazmyne Embossing Folder
CO721971 Crystalina Glitzin' Glamour Glitter Glue
CO721957 Cutting Mat
CO721987 Craft Knife
CO721956 Sharp Point Scissors

Anniversary Shoe by Tracey Cooley

Hi! Tracey Cooley here today. My cousin has been married for 25 years and she has a small shoe problem...problem being which of her 150 pairs of shoes should she wear! A while ago I created an altered shoe inspired by our very own Sue Smyth and my cousin admired it greatly, so for her anniversary I decided to create her a show in her favorite color.

Most of the flowers I have embellished this shoe with are made using the Couture Creations Victorian Square Nesting Dies, a great set of dies to make easy flowers with!

Cut 3 of each of the smallest 3 Victorian Square Nesting Dies, with 1 of each size being a different color or shade form the others. Cut 3 quarters of the way into the die-cut at each point and layer onto a brad making every third layer the alternate color. Spritz with a bit of water to loosen the paper fibers and scrunch together one layer at a time. Then, unravel your scrunched layers to form your flower. This is a great way to make your flower look a little different from the everyday.

The black flowers in the shoe are created the same way, but when finished, have been spritzed with spray adhesive and sprinkled with pink glitter.

  

Keep on Creating!

Couture Creations Supplies:
CO723225 Fantasia Collection - Dazzling Doily Die
CO723048 Victorian Square Nesting Dies
CO721994 Pink Diva Gemstones
CO721996 Crystal Gemstones
CO723505 Sophia Collection - Marant Die

Sophia Die Week - Dance by Cathi O'Neill

Hi! Cathi O'Neill here today with you sharing a layout for the Sophia Die feature this week. All she wants to do is dance! I have that Don Henley 80s song running through my head now! My daughter is addicted to ballet, and as she goes up grades, her teacher has encouraged her. She wants to be a professional dancer and it is great to see her so passionate about something. It is a competitive world but if she is serious about this, we will be here to help her along. (Though the idea of long distances travelled for all of this is something I wouldn't mind not having to do, lol!)

This layout showcases some of the new Sophia Intricutz Dies. I just love the amazing flourishes in the Sophia collection. I chose to use the Lanvin Die and the Stella Die, cutting them out on white cardstock and misting them with Shimmerz sprays.

I used the Fresh and Fun Magical Embossing Folder for the background paper for the fussy cut image of my daughter. I used the Couture Creations Sanding Block to bring up the pattern.

Next, I took the Fantasia Collection Dazzling Doily Die and cut it out of white cardstock. I cut the doily in half and inked it with Walnut Stain Distress Ink using the Couture Creations Sponge Daubers.

I then started layering the papers for the layout, putting down the embossed cardstock first and the lace, tucking the doilies underneath and arranging the flourish die cuts on top. I then took my fussy cut photo of my daughter secured it to the page using 12mm Foam Mounting Tape.

I added several pieces of ballet themed chipboard from Molossi and a few flowers, and placed the photo there in the scene. I got my inspiration for this type of layout from the gorgeous work of Britt Sviggum and really wanted to try it!

I added some molding paste through a damask stencil, some gorgeous script and crackle pattern stamping and bright mist to finish the page. I had a lot of fun making this!

Thanks for stopping by today!
~Cathi

Couture Creations Supplies:

CO723279  Fresh and Fun Collection - Magical Embossing Folder

CO723483  Sophia Collection - Stella Die

CO723482  Sophia Collection - Lanvin Die

CO723225 - Fantasia Collection - Dazzling Doily Die

CO723060 - Sanding Block

CO723061 - Sponge Daubers

CO721961 - 12mm Foam Mounting Tape

Wrapped In Joy Week - Magical Card Set with Dana

Hi! Dana here today sharing a set of Christmas cards for the Wrapped In Joy feature this week. I created two cards with one embossed piece of cardstock and one die-cut doily!

The layers of white cardstock make me think of freshly fallen snow! I kept this card set simple for quick assembly. I added a fun pop of color with layered snowflakes and multicolored twine.

Follow these steps to create this card set:

Step One: Embossing a piece of white cardstock with the A Magical Time Embossing Folder. Cut the embossed piece of cardstock into two even pieces and mount each to the top of a white card base.

Step Two: Cut a piece of white cardstock with the Celestial Doily Die. Cut the doily into two even pieces and mount each doily piece under the embossed piece of cardstock on each card base.

Step Three: Wrap a length of multicolored twine around each card front, covering the seam where the embossed cardstock and doily meet.

Step Four: Embellish each card with a festive snowflake.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!
~Dana

Couture Creations Supplies:
CO723588 Wrapped In Joy Collection - A Magical Time Embossing Folder
CO723220 Fantasia Premium Doily Dies - Celestial Doily Die

Best Pals Card with Pam Bray

Hi! Pam here today sharing my Best Pals card that I created using the Couture Creations Crazy Daisy Embossing Folder and the Couture Creations Ivy Set Doily Dies. I just love the Crazy Daisy Embossing Folder! I ran the Crazy Daisy Embossing Folder through my die-cutting machine with some pink cardstock and used it for my card base.

I added a bunch of fun banner flags that I hand cut to the bottom of the striped patterned paper, along with some lace and a couple of Candie pieces. I added an Ivy Doily, that I topped with an image of a little girl and covered with an epoxy center, to the top of the card. Thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs, Pammejo

Couture Creations Supplies:
CO723222 Fantasia Collection - Ivy Set Doily Dies
CO723255 Fine Designs Collection - Crazy Daisy Embossing Folder
CO721965 Double Sided Tape

Joy Notepad with Gloria

Hello everyone! Gloria here today. I have created a sweet little notepad cover for you. I love notepads. They come in all sizes and shapes and one can never have too many! Creating custom covers for them is fun and easy, and they make wonderful quickie gifts!

You can decorate your notepad cover as much or as little as you wish.

My notepad measures 8 x 2 1/2 inches. If you cannot find notepads this size, you can purchase standard 8 x 5 inch pads and cut them in half. My office supply store will cut a whole stack of pads for me for a few dollars. If the "right" clerk is on duty, he will cut them for free!

1. Cut tan cardstock to 8 1/8 x 5 1/4 inches. Score at 2 1/2 and 2 3/4 inches on the short side. This makes your basic notepad cover to fit a 8 x 2 1/2 inch notepad.

2. Trim printed paper to 3 x 2 1/2 inches. Score the long side at 1 and 1 1/4 inches. This will create a little "topper" to hide the ugly binding on your notepad.

3. Cover the notepad binding and then attach the notepad to the right side of the notepad cover.

3. Emboss green cardstock with the Endless Embossing Folder from the All Occasions Collection. I used Core'dinations Cardstock and sanded it to reveal the pale core of the paper.

4. Trim black cardstock to 8 x 2 3/8 inches and attach to the front of the notepad cover. Trim embossed cardsctock to 2 1/4 inches wide. Trim two pieces, joined where the embossing matches, to create a 7 7/8 inch long strip. Attach the embossed strip to the black cardstock with the seam near the top of the notepad cover.

6. Using the large Ivy Doily Die (Fantasia Collection), cut and emboss a doily from patterned paper. You may need to use the Piercing Tool to remove some of the tiny bits from the die cut shape. Attach to the top of the notepad cover with Foam Mounting Tape, making sure to overlap the seam.

7. Stamp sentiment onto tan cardstock with black dye ink and cut with a Circle Nesting Die.

8. Attach the sentiment to the center of the doily die-cut shape.

9. Add Self Adhesive Pearls to the four corners of the notepad cover and attach a postage stamp image sticker to the bottom center.

10. Using the Scallop Rectangle Nesting Dies, cut a scalloped rectangle from black cardstock.

11. Line the Rectangle Nesting Die template over the a section of embossed leaves cardstock and tape down. Cut the embossed paper and adhere the rectangle to the scalloped rectangle mat.

12. Trim black cardstock to 8 x 2 3/8 inches and attach to the inside left of the cover. Trim printed paper to 7 7/8 x 2 1/4 inches and attach to the black cardstock.

13. Attach the leaf image to the center of the panel at an angle. Add a postage stamp image sticker to the bottom right edge of the panel.

Thanks for joining me today!

~Gloria

Couture Creations Supplies:
CO723040 Circle Nesting Dies
CO723046 Rectangle Nesting Dies
CO723047 Scallop Rectangle Nesting Dies
CO723222 Fantasia Collection - Ivy Doily Die
CO723294 All Occasions Collection - Endless Embossing Folder
CO721999 Self Adhesive Pearls - Cafe Creme

CO721956 Sharp Point Scissors
CO721986 Handheld Essentials - Piercing Tool, Embossing Tool
CO723060 Sanding Block
CO721965 Double-Sided Tape

CO721963 Foam Mounting Tape
CO721957 Cutting Mat

Other Supplies:
Cardstock: WorldWin Papers Treasures Pitch Black, Colormates Medium Coffee Brown, Core'dinations Signature Graphic 45 Antique Moss; Patterned paper: Graphic 45 French Country Rendezvous; Stickers: Graphic 45 French Country; Rubber Stamps: My Favorite Things Cheerful Blessings; Stamping Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; Notepad: Staples Office Supply

Two Pocket Card by Kerrie Gurney

Hi! Kerrie here with a clever two pocket card tutorial for you today. I love creating this card for special occasions. You can get everyone to sign the tags or you can replace one of the tags with a gift card. It is super easy to create this card with just a single sheet of  8.5" x 11 3/4" (A4 for us Aussies) cardstock.

Fold the cardstock in half long side.

Undo and fold in half short side.

Unfold and cut the from the side into the middle fold line.

Fold the bottom right corner up to the center fold line.

Fold the top left corner down approx 1" to 1.5" from center fold line.

Fold the left top side over to the right.

Fold the whole bottom half up.

Fold the left side to the back. This gives you your pockets...easy! :)

Place the card, excluding the back flap, into the Extra Loren Embossing Folder.

Emboss.

Sand the front of the card using the Sanding Block to bring out the core color of the cardstock.

Place Double-Sided Tape as shown, peel off the protective backing and press to adhere.

Die-cut 1 Fantasia Dazzling Doily Die. Trim 1/3 off and use the bigger half on the front of the card.

Cut 1 tag to fit a 5 1/4" x 2 1/2" pocket and 1 tag to fit a 5 3/4" x 3" pocket. Cut pennants from patterned paper and die-cut a label using the Victorian Rectangle Nesting Die. Embellish the card with flowers, chipboard butterflies and Self Adhesive Pearls.

I hope you have enjoyed this tutorial! Happy creating!

Couture Creations Supplies:

CO723445 Elegance Extra Loren Embossing Folder

CO723225 Fantasia Dazzling Doily Die

CO723049 Victorian Rectangle Nesting Dies

CO721996 Self Adhesive Pearls - Crystal
CO721971 Glitzin' Glamour Glitter Glue - Crystalina

CO721965 Double-Sided Tape

CO721963 Foam Mounting Tape
CO721965 Sharp Point Scissors

Layered Doily Dress Card by Patti Hamil

Patti here today sharing a quick card using the Couture Creations Dazzling Doily Die from the Fantasia Collection. You can make a little layered dress easily from any of the circular dies!

Start out by die-cutting three doilies from solid cardstock. I used a light lavender color.

Cut three circles from a contrasting color of cardstock, two a little larger than the doilies and one just a little smaller. The smaller circle will be for the bodice of the dress and the two larger circles will be for the skirt.

To create the skirt, adhere a doily to one of the larger cardstock circles and fold as shown in the photo below. Repeat to create the second layer of the skirt.

Cut the remaining doily in half, adhere it to the smaller cardstock circle, fold in the edges and attach it to the layered skirt as show in the photo below.

Next comes the fun, embellishing the dress! I added a tulle bow and tiny punched blooms with Couture Creations Self Adhesive Pearls in Pink Blush for flower centers.

Assemble the rest of the card as desired. I added a sentiment tag, some lace and a piece of ribbon. My background is light pink and I used a scrap of patterned paper with lavender flowers. The Couture Creations Precision LED Tweezers make attaching the little pearls a breeze!

The possibilities are endless as to the look of these little dresses. Try creating smaller dresses for use on layouts as embellishments or as a decorative banner.

Thanks so much for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this tutorial!
~Patti

Couture Creations Supplies:
CO723225 Fantasia Collection - Dazzling Doily Die

CO721997 Self Adhesive Pearls - Pink Blush

CO721954 Precision LED Tweezers