Butterfly Easel Card using yourt Ecraft Machine

Hi all today I thought that I would share with you a project that I made a few months ago. I made this for my MIL for Mothers Day, but it could be used for many occasions and is so easy to make.

Scrolls Frame Image from Ecraft.

Fundamentals 2
2 x A3 Centura Pearl Pastels (lilac) cardstock from Crafters Companion
1 x A4 Centura Pearl Darks (Purple) cardstock from Crafters Companion

2 sheets of Satin Finish paper from Crafters Companion
Crafters Companion Spring and Summer CD

Crafters Companion Autumn Winter CD

1 x Printable Light card white by Crafters Companion

Ultimate

Crafters Companion Stick and Spray

Glue

Gems

Glitter

Quickie Glue Pen

Bone folder

PLEASE NOTE TO SEE THE SCREEN IMAGES BETTER JUST CLICK ONTO IT TO ENLARGE.


Bring the image onto your mat and separate the two images. Copy and paste the Scroll Frame and put onto a new mat. Going back to the mat with both images on, delete your scroll frame image and working with the base image click onto the Aspect Ratio button and alter the size to 6.00" wide by 6" high. Now with your chosen cardstock cut out three of these.

Working still with the base image again making sure your Aspect Ratio button is on alter the size to 5.75" by 5.75" and cut two of these from your contrasting paper. I used the Crafters Companion Spring and Summer CD Design 4 Colour 4.

Now go back to the mat with the scroll frame image and again ensure that the Aspect Ratio is on alter the size to 5.75" by 5.75". Alter the draw feature to cut, your image should now turn from purple to black. Cut out from your cardstock.

Taking one of your card bases and using the Ultimate Pro score the lines as shown. Now fold your score lines and burnish.

Glue one of your paper bases to one of your unscored card bases

Taking your card base covered with your paper glue the smallest scored section as shown.

Using your Quickie glue pen draw around the edge of your remaining paper base and glitter, glue this to your last card base.

To make your Butterfly embellishment for your card take Fundamentals 2, image 12 and bring it onto your mat. Make sure that the Aspect Ratio is on and alter the size to 3.50" high by 3.62" wide. I used a darker cardstock for this. Cut out

For the top layer again using Fundamentals 2 but this time image 11, resize again to 3.50" high by 3.62" wide. I cut this from printable light card and used the Crafters Companion Autumn Winter CD, design 3 colour 3. Cut this out and using your Quickie Glue pen glitter the top butterfly.

Using your Ultimate Pro score both butterflies as shown and fold to give dimension.

Take your scroll frame and spray on the back with Crafters Companion Stick and Spray and place on your card topper. Decorate with gems.

Glue the spine of your top butterfly and stick to the butterfly base, add gems. Using the same two butterfly images and using the same card and patterned card cut out two more butterflies at the size of 1.93" wide by 2.00" high, glitter and add gems, then layer together.

Attach the largest butterfly to the centre of your topper and the smallest butterfly to the bottom of your easel card to create the stopper.

Thank you for popping over to my blog, hope you enjoy making this as much as I did

Pam x

A new creation for My Nieces Wedding Anniversary

Morning all today I thought I would share with you a card I have made for my niece and her husbands wedding anniversary. It took me a while to get this one right but I am really pleased with it now that it is finished. For the decoupage elements and the toppers inside the card I used A Year With Humphrey CD, for the backing paper I used the Flower Fairies Lavender CD and to cut out the names at the front I used my amazing ECraft Machine all these can be found on the Crafters Companion website.

Hope you like it :)

Crafters Companion Monthly Challenge and a chance to win £30

Good morning all and for once it is a beautiful sunny morning, so all my chores done and washing out and now time for me to share this months challenge over on Crafters Companion. This months theme is " Here Come Summer " and the lovely Sara from Crafters Companion is giving you the chance to win a £30 voucher to spend on their web site. All you have to do is share your card with us by clicking here and don't forget if you use a Crafters Companion image you are entered into the draw TWICE.

So my card today is from A Year With Humphrey CD and if you would like to see how to make this card go over the the projects section on Crafters Companion site for the instructions.

So good luck and looking forward to seeing all your amazing creations.

Pam xx

SWALK Not Long Now

Morning all well its not long now till Crafters Companion launch the new SWALK range on Ideal World on Tuesday at 9pm for the Pick of the Day. Not only that but Crafters Companion are running two competitions, this is soooo exciting so without more ado I will give you some more details.


The first one is a chance to win the latest addition to their collection in the S.W.A.L.K. range. For a chance to WIN all twelve new rubber stamps and the S.W.A.L.K. Colouring Guide CD-ROM!


All you have to do is pop over using this link below:


https://www.crafterscompanion.co.uk/members/competitions.html


You have to be logged in to be able to see the question and put in your answer.


The lucky winner will be drawn on the 8th May at 9am.

The second competition is over on Leann's blog here

All you have to do is leave a comment on her blog telling her why you love the SWALK range,
Link this post back to your own blog, to be in with a chance to win:

• all 12 stamps
• the CD
• a pack of the brand new REDDY decoupage
• 1 of each of the Hunkydory Kits
• and, the first card I make on the show especially for you

Leann will draw the winner just before she goes to air on Tuesday.  She will announce the winner on her blog no later than 7pm on Tuesday 8th May 2012.

Another sneak peek for the new SWALK

Morning all here is another sneak peek from the new SWALK range to be launched very soon from Crafters Companion. For this one I used my amazing Ecraft machine together with an SVG from SVG.com. I just love this stamp and have several occassion coming up shortly that I will certainly be using it for. Dont forget to enter the competition from Crafters Companion click here to read all about it.

Hope you all have a great day no matter what you are doing.

New Competition from Crafters Companion

Thought I would share with you some very exciting news. Crafters Companion are holding a great competition and the chance to win the latest addition to their collection in the S.W.A.L.K. range. For a chance to WIN all twelve new rubber stamps and the S.W.A.L.K. Colouring Guide CD-ROM!


All you have to do is pop over using this link below:


https://www.crafterscompanion.co.uk/members/competitions.html


You have to be logged in to be able to see the question and put in your answer.


The lucky winner will be drawn on the 8th May at 9am.


So good luck everyone and here is my first sneak peek.

Next Sneak Peek for the launch of the new Reddy Collection

Well when I got up this morning the sun was shining but unfortunately it did not last long, can't believe that we are in May already. Today I am sneak peeking my second card for the new Reddy kit from Crafters Companion, I just love this kit and think it is my favourite, it is so easy to put together and can be used for so many birthdays, thank you, get well and many more. So don't forget to what Louisa on Thursday.

Brand New Reddy Decoupage - The Proffessionals

I was going to say good morning but have just realised that it is afternoon, not really sure where the rest of the day has gone. I have been lucky enough to have been given the opportunity to make samples for the new launch of The Professionals decoupage from Crafters Companion and these are stunning, it is so nice to be able to make cards for people and match it to what they do for a living. I always think that is makes the cards more personal. So here is a sneak peak for all the hairdressers in your life.

So don't forget to watch Louisa Louisa on 3rd May 9am 2pm and 6pm on Create and Craft.

Next Sneak Peek Humphrey

Morning everyone I hope that you are all well and looking forward to the launch of Humphrey from Crafters Companion on Sunday. You will need to tune in to Create and Craft on Sunday at 11am and then the shows are 2pm & 5pm, then Monday 9, 11, 6pm, you are going to love this. Today for my third sneak peek I have used one of the toppers some tags and also some of the sentiments.

Second Sneak Peak for the lovely Humphrey

Well what an awful day, the wind is blowing a gail and the rain is lashing down what a difference to yesterday, but never mind gives me a chance to catch up on some chores :(. Today I am sharing with you another sneak peak for the beautiful new launch of Humphrey from Crafters Companion on Sunday at 2pm over on Create and Craft with the lovely Leann Chivers. This is an amazing CD and set of 12 stamps to suit all occasions.

For this card I used the tag sections and these an beautiful.

Crafters Companion Monthly Challenge

Well I am very excited this is the first time that I have made a card for the Crafters Companion Blog Challenge and this months theme is four legged friends. So to be with a chance of winning a £30 gift vouchers donated by the lovely Sara from Crafters Companion pop over to their challenge blog and let us see your creations.

For this card I used the Strawberry kisses CD and  Birthday Kitten stamp and used my amazing Ecraft machine to cut out the letters down the side. My border i a Martha Stewart punch and I used one of my spellbinders for the leaves.

So good luck to everyone and the draw will take place after 6pm on the last day of the month.

First Sneak Peak for the launch of the new Humphrey CD and Stamps from Crafters Companion

Oh I am sooooo excited as Crafters Companion are launching the new Humphrey CD and 12 stamps on Create and Craft on Sunday 22nd at 2pm and the shows are 2pm & 5pm, then Monday 9, 11, 6pm. This is my favourite CD I know I always say that but Crafters Companion as just amazing. The CD does not have any backing paers but my oh my there are so many other things on there my mind went into overdrive and I just did not know what I wanted to use first. It has their amazing Card Companions, Decoupage,Image sheets,Decorative Frames,Decoupage Cards, Tag designs, Stepper cards, Exploding boxes, Sentiments Embellishments and so much more, you are just going to love it. So here is my first sneak peak.

Last Sneak Peak for the new Beatrix Potter and Blog Hop

Well not long to go now until the new launch from Crafters Companion for the new Beatrix Potter so don't forget to tune into Ideal World tomorrow night at 9pm for the Pick of the Day.

For this card I used the lovey Two Bad Mice CD.

Hi all, and welcome to the Crafter’s Companion Blog Hop to celebrate the release of the new Beatrix Potter CDs and stamps.
If you have landed here from Ali's blog then you are hopping in the right direction. If not then you need to pop over to the Crafter’s Companion News blog to begin.


Our DT have had a great time creating with the new range from Crafter’s Companion and to celebrate the launch of these stunning new collections on Tuesday 20th March as Pick of the Day on Ideal World, we have decided to give you a chance to see some Sneak Peeks and also have the chance of winning a fabulous Prize:

All three new CDs and all three new stamps (worth £74.94)!

All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning this great prize is visit each blog in order and then go back to the Crafter’s Companion News Views and Inspiration Blog to leave your link.  Along the way you will notice that each Blog will give you a letter - make a note of these as they will make a phrase which we will ask you for if your number is drawn by Random.Org on the morning of Tuesday 20th March.

My letter is: P

From here, you need to hop to Bianca's blog.

PLEASE DO NOT TELL US WHAT THE WORD IS ON THE CRAFTER’S COMPANION NEWS VIEWS AND INSPIRATION BLOG, WE WILL E-MAIL YOU FOR THE ANSWER IF YOUR ENTRY NUMBER IS DRAWN.



Tutorial Double Tri Fold Card

As promised here is a quick tutorial for the Double Tri Fold card that I made as a sneak peak from the new
launch of the Beatrix Potter from Crafters Companion. I have used a brightly coloured card for this as I thought it would be easier for you to see it.

To make the card you will need:

Ultimate Pro and Boxer Board from Crafters Companion and a scoring tool
2 x A3 card stock, but this card could be made in any size.
Backing papers
2 x A4 card stock
Glue
Trimmer

Tape

1. Take a piece of A3 card stock the Centura Pearl from Crafters Companion is idea for this project. Trim your 2 pieces of A3 card to measure 8.25 " by 12", I have made this 8.25" inches as I want to use an 8" insert in the centre. Then using the box base side of your boxer board and the longest sides of your card stock top and bottom, score at 4" interviews and fold and burnish with your scoring tool.

2. Now lay your first piece of card out flat and on the first panel measure from the bottom up 3 . 5" and draw a faint line in pencil up to the top of the third panel. You can take the first panel any size depending of the size of the topper you want to use. Trim this off as shown.

3. Now with your 2nd piece of card again lay flat and on the far right hand panel again measure up 3 . 50" and draw another faint line up to the top of the third panel and again trim off.

4. Now lay both your pieces together with the large panels butted up to each other. I held these in place just using some tape.

5. To join your to pieces of card together from your A4 card cut to two pieces measuring 8.25" x 8 3/16th and glue one to the front and one to the back this will then hide the joins.

6. Then fold each side of your card in as shown.

For your mat and layers I found the easiest way was to place your card or paper behind the panel that you wanted to decorate and faintly draw around it, then when you cut this out cut just inside the pencil line, you may find though that you still need to trim this slightly.

Thanks for looking and Happy Crafting

Beatrix Potter 3rd Sneak Peak and Blog Hop and Tutorial for Tea Light Box

To see how to make this click here for the tutorial .

Well today I thought that I would share with you my third Beatrix Potter Sneak Peak. For this I have used one of my favourite Beatrix Potter CD's Appleby Dappleby. I always think that tea lights are a lovely gift with a card , so I thought this was a different way to give them.

I hope that you have all entered the Crafter’s Companion Blog Hop to celebrate the release of the new Beatrix Potter CDs and stamps.
If you have landed here from Ali's blog then you are hopping in the right direction. If not then you need to pop over to the Crafter’s Companion News blog to begin.


Our DT have had a great time creating with the new range from Crafter’s Companion and to celebrate the launch of these stunning new collections on Tuesday 20th March as Pick of the Day on Ideal World, we have decided to give you a chance to see some Sneak Peeks and also have the chance of winning a fabulous Prize:

All three new CDs and all three new stamps (worth £74.94)!

All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning this great prize is visit each blog in order and then go back to the Crafter’s Companion News Views and Inspiration Blog to leave your link.  Along the way you will notice that each Blog will give you a letter - make a note of these as they will make a phrase which we will ask you for if your number is drawn by Random.Org on the morning of Tuesday 20th March.

My letter is: P

From here, you need to hop to Bianca's blog.

PLEASE DO NOT TELL US WHAT THE WORD IS ON THE CRAFTER’S COMPANION NEWS VIEWS AND INSPIRATION BLOG, WE WILL E-MAIL YOU FOR THE ANSWER IF YOUR ENTRY NUMBER IS DRAWN.

Beatrix Potter 2nd Sneak Peak and Blog Hop

Well today I thought that I would share with you my second Beatrix Potter Sneak Peak. For this I have used one of the new Beatrix Potter CD's Benjemin Bunny and used all three sizes of the frames, they were just perfect for this card. You are just going to love this CD and all the others there are so many things on them you won't know where to start :)
I hope that you have all entered the Crafter’s Companion Blog Hop to celebrate the release of the new Beatrix Potter CDs and stamps.
If you have landed here from Ali's blog then you are hopping in the right direction. If not then you need to pop over to the Crafter’s Companion News blog to begin.


Our DT have had a great time creating with the new range from Crafter’s Companion and to celebrate the launch of these stunning new collections on Tuesday 20th March as Pick of the Day on Ideal World, we have decided to give you a chance to see some Sneak Peeks and also have the chance of winning a fabulous Prize:

All three new CDs and all three new stamps (worth £74.94)!

All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning this great prize is visit each blog in order and then go back to the Crafter’s Companion News Views and Inspiration Blog to leave your link.  Along the way you will notice that each Blog will give you a letter - make a note of these as they will make a phrase which we will ask you for if your number is drawn by Random.Org on the morning of Tuesday 20th March.

My letter is: P

From here, you need to hop to Bianca's blog.

PLEASE DO NOT TELL US WHAT THE WORD IS ON THE CRAFTER’S COMPANION NEWS VIEWS AND INSPIRATION BLOG, WE WILL E-MAIL YOU FOR THE ANSWER IF YOUR ENTRY NUMBER IS DRAWN.

First Sneak Peak for the New Beatrix Potter and Crafters Companion Blog Hop

Hi all, and welcome to the Crafter’s Companion Blog Hop to celebrate the release of the new Beatrix Potter CDs and stamps. I have made my first sneak peak using the new Beatrix Potter Decoupage and paper pad with matching ribbons and gems.

If you have landed here from Ali's blog then you are hopping in the right direction. If not then you need to pop over to the Crafter’s Companion News blog to begin.


Our DT have had a great time creating with the new range from Crafter’s Companion and to celebrate the launch of these stunning new collections on Tuesday 20th March as Pick of the Day on Ideal World, we have decided to give you a chance to see some Sneak Peeks and also have the chance of winning a fabulous Prize:

All three new CDs and all three new stamps (worth £74.94)!

All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning this great prize is visit each blog in order and then go back to the Crafter’s Companion News Views and Inspiration Blog to leave your link.  Along the way you will notice that each Blog will give you a letter - make a note of these as they will make a phrase which we will ask you for if your number is drawn by Random.Org on the morning of Tuesday 20th March.

My letter is: P

From here, you need to hop to Bianca's blog.

PLEASE DO NOT TELL US WHAT THE WORD IS ON THE CRAFTER’S COMPANION NEWS VIEWS AND INSPIRATION BLOG, WE WILL E-MAIL YOU FOR THE ANSWER IF YOUR ENTRY NUMBER IS DRAWN.

Paintbox Poppets Frame Book Tutorial

I am sure by now that you have all seen the amazing new launch from Crafters Companion called Paintbox Poppets. This is the best CD,stamps and decoupage I have ever had the pleasure to play with and I hope that you managed to get yours. I had so much fun playing with these and so today I thought that I would share with you my Frame Card Book. I was blown away when the artist of Paintbox Poppets Christine Haworth asked Sara from Crafters Companion if she would send her this card I made after the shows on Create and Craft were finished, I thought that Sara was joking st first. So here is the tutorial which is on the Crafters Companion website just click here . The picture below is a longer version of this card but it is very easily adapted from the attached tutorial.