Multiple Spinning Love Card

Crafter's Companion will be on HSN in two days, I'm so excited to see everyone's creations using those new released products! I'm here today to share one of the projects I made for this release using the nesting heart dies. I'm always into interactive cards, you know those shakers, pull-up, pop-up and many more others including this multiple-spinning love card! It might not be Valentine's day but honestly you can make this anytime for your loved ones, for birthday, anniversary or just because!

Let take a look at this spinning card in action, I mean multiple-spinning card because spinning card just isn't cool enough so I added a couple more. LOL. Pardon my dark video background, I didn't have sufficient natural light and still figuring out how to edit a video's lighting. hehe. Enjoy!

If you do like this card and want to make one, make sure to check Crafter's Companion website. My tutorial will be shared over there! Happy creating and thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
- Heart Nested Metal Dies
- SS Sew Handmade 12x12 Paper pad
- CC Heat Gun
- CC Embossing Glue Pad
- Gemini Junior

Others:
- Adhesive Foam
- String of Thread

Twinkling Trellis With Pretty Peony

My first card using both the new Create-a-Card Twinkling Trellis die and the Sara Signature's Pretty Peony paper crafting collection. This adopted the shaker card concept because there is no sequins in it even though I added a layer of clear acetate for the dimensional look.

The background was created using the Gemini FoilPress machine, the stamping plate used is called Grande Dot. This foiling machine is the best, it makes no errors, every foiling is perfect. The flower is a stamp from the Pretty Peony collection, it comes with a coordinating die so you don't have to fussy cut them. The stamped image is colored with Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend markers. 

Supplies:

- Crafter's Companion Gemini FoilPress Machine

- Sara Signature Pretty Peony Collection

- Gemini Create-a-Card Background Die (Twinkling Trellis)

I'm BACK!! - Celebrate Shaker Card

Hi all, I'm back! It has been a long hiatus since my disappearance back in September last year, can't believe it's more than four months since my last post. If you are wondering what we are up to it's because we were in the process of moving! It was not easy to get everything back to routine, my kids need to change schools and many other things to touch up around the house. As a matter of fact, I'm still unpacking boxes after moving in two months ago. And I had just set up my small craft station last week so I get to start crafting again, yay!! (Still having difficulty finding my supplies!)

I made a couple of cards with the new craft table hubby got me for Christmas, I told him new things always inspire me. LOL. Here is one of the cards I made. I'm so glad Crafter's Companion has finally came out with their version of "torn panel" background die, love the trendy look! I colored the background using Spectrum Noir Aqua Markers in rainbow colors and create a shaker cards with it. I  filled each panel with unique sequins, I think it makes the card pops out even more. The sentiment is from one of the Gemini's Expression dies called Celebrate, it was on HSN last week!

Here is the list of supplies I used:

- Gemini Junior Machine

- Gemini Create-a-Card Background Die (Torn Panel)

- Gemini Expressions Everyday Sentiment Die (Celebrate)

- Spectrum Noir Aqua Markers

- Crafter's Companion Watercolor Cardstock

- Varieties of Sequins

Crafter's Companion On HSN Today!!!

Crafter's Companion is on HSN today!! Here are some sneak peaks for some of the new crafty goodies that are on HSN today.First of all, the Gemini Stamps and Dies range. They are three bundles available and each bundle contains 3 stamps and dies sets. 

Secondly the Crafter's Companion's in house designer stamps set, this set is called Festive Stag colored with the brand NEW Spectrum Noir Holidays Sparkle Markers set!

And have you heard?!! The Advent Calendar is already available now so you can craft everyday starting December till Christmas. An unique die to reveal each day, how fun is that?!

Sara is amazing, she has came out with another fabulous paper crafting collection called SEW LOVELY! So lovely indeed!! Look at the patchwork embossing pattern, I'm in love!

Another Holiday's crafting collection, what?! This is the Sara's A Winter's Tale collection, doesn't it just too cute? You should see the rest of the team designers create with this beautiful collection, you're going to NEED it too!

These stamps are designed to work with the Spectrum Harmony Ink Pads, that's why it comes in bundles with the ink pads! They are two bundles available which makes a total of six new color ink pads! How can you say no to these ink pads? They are so easy to apply and they are water-reactive, I love them!

The last card I'm sharing today is this Christmas card made with the Die'sire Edge'sbles dies! Two bundles available and four dies each (Total eight dies!). I used mainly glittered cardstock on this card, it's so shiny! And the layers, I just love to add dimensions to my card!

These are not the only products being released today by Crafter's Companion, they are much much more such as the Gemini Stitch machine!! You'll have to visit their website to see the complete list of new items, click HERE to check out! 

Birthday Party Collection On HSN!

This Birthday Party papercrafting collection is on HSN today! I created a few cards using the metal cutting dies, embossing folder and foil kit from this collection. This collection is a perfect one for making party decorations, cards, and so on! First of all I have this shaker card which I created using the number dies, the dimensions of these dies are around 1"-1.5" so they are perfect to create shaker card like this. Each of the number on this card is filled with unique sequins! 

Secondly is this easy and simple card using pre-cut decorative pieces from the 12 x 12 paper pad in this collection. All you have to do is punch out the shapes and embellish! For the background I used the non stick plastic film from one of the foil sheets. Killed two birds with one stone!

Lastly is the foiled background (this is the one where I used the non-stock film for card above) card, Another simple card using the pre-cut elements from 12x12 pad. The possibilities are endless, if you are looking for more inspirations make sure to visit Crafter's Companion website or join their Fans Group on FB!

Supplies:
- SS Birthday Party Embossing Folder (Scattered Dots)
- SS Birthday Party Metal Does (Fun With Numbers) 
- SS Birthday Party 12x12 Cardstock Pad
- Gemini Machine

Others:
- Sequins

Sara Signature Rustic Wedding - Congratulations Card

Sara Davies's Rustic Wedding collection is one her best collections ever created! This loving couple die is so fabulous for making wedding, congratulations or anniversary cards. The burlap pattern shown on the card below is actually a patterned paper, can you believe how realistic it looks?  I have created quite a number of cards using this die and I can say they all turned out exceptionally nice

(all credits belong to this beautiful die!). 

I might have shared this in the past but just wanted to show you again what other thing you can do with this die - watercolor version. 

Supplies:
- SS Rustic Wedding Paper Crafting Collection
- SS Glamour Metal Die (Congratulations)
- Crafter's Companion Luxury Cardstock (Gold)
- Gemini Machine
Other:
- Clear Acetate

Believe In Yourself Card Wtih Scraps

Are you one of those who tend to collect the scraps from your card making? Guilty as charged I have accumulated so much scraps over the years I can make so much cards out of them if I really put my heart into it. Sharing with you today is a card I created with some of the scraps from my previous project, it's not bad in my opinion for a card made with scraps. LOL. what do you say?!

I like the effect of the embossed metal sheet in the middle, Sheena's 3D embossing folder is perfect for this! It brings out the dimension so beautifully. I feel kind of a contentment knowing that I have  finally used some of the things I've been collecting.

Supplies:
- SS Rustic Wedding 12x12 Paper Pad
- Crafter's Companion Craft Metal Sheet
- Crafter's Companion Stamps Set (Believe In Spring)
- Crafter's Companion Stamps Set (Spring Is In The Air)
- Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers
- Sheena's 3D Embossing Folder (Clockwork Dasies)
- Crafter's Companion Embossing Glue Pad
- Crafter's Companion Embossing Heat Gun
- Gemini Machine

Crafter's Companion 3D Tiered Cake Pop-Up Dies

Pop-up dies brought to you by Crafter's Companion are coming to HSN this May 2nd!! They are several designs of them one of them being this super adorable tiered cake pop-up design. Doesn't look fabulous?! I love it so much. I've always wanted to make one of this but never really motivated to do so due to the complicated measuring and fussy cutting! Now I don't need to do any of that, it's as simple as lining up all the different tiers of cake and run it through the machine in one pass and everything comes up perfectly!

The design comes with matching accessories dies such as the candles, mini roses, cake tops, banners and that cute doilies! Not only that, it also has its own matching clear acrylic stamps. The best paper crafting/card making set ever. For other available designs, check Crafter's Companion's website and see what other amazing stuffs are being released on May 2nd. You will want to mark the calendar and make a shopping list beforehand because they are going to sell out fast! 

Supplies:

- Crafter's Companion Paper Craft Concept Die (Cake)

-Crafter's Companion Paper Craft Accessories Pack (Cake)

- Crafter's Companion Clear Stamp (Cake Accessories)

- Crafter's Companion 6x6 Paper Pad (Detailed Decorations)

- Gemini Machine

Die'sire Create-A-Card Heart Easel Die

Who's into purple?? I've always been a teal person but after created this card I think I've started to like purple more (perhaps only apply to cards - lol). This easel card is made with the Heart Easel die by Crafter's Companion that was released on HSN the beginning of the month, I just love this this easel die although I don't usually make easel card. Who would have thought no matter how long you have crafted, how many beautiful things you have seen, you will still find new things to love everyday! Right now my new love is this easel die, I'm going to make more of these with the other easel dies and I will be back soon to share the pictures, stay tuned! 

Supplies:

- Die'sire Create-A-Card die (Heart Easel)
- Crafter's Companion Luxury Cardstock (Purple)
- SS butterfly Lullaby 6x6 Paper Pad
- SS Floral Fantasy Clear Acrylic Stamps Set (Blooming Sentiments)
- SS Rustic Cottage Decorative Metal Dies (Chic Butterflies)
- Gemini Junior

Others:
- Spray Glue
- Purple Glitter

Gilding Wax On 3D Embossing Folder

Have you tried the gilding wax with the 3D embossing folder from Crafter's Companion? I have tried it before on light color cardstock but yesterday I decided to experiment on a dark cardstock and guess what?!! I'm loving it!! I used the Black Pearl shimmering cardstock by Crafter's Companion, embossed with the Country Garden 3D embossing folder, applied the wax on and voila - this magical result. It looked almost like metal corrosion. What do you think?! I'm going to try this with other 3D embossing folders as well. I wish they are more colors of the gilding wax to choose from, I bet each will produce spectacular result. 

And btw, as you can see I have changed up my background paper for my photo booth. It's definitely brighter compare to the old one I used. Let's see how long it will last until I decide to make a change again!

Supplies:- Crafter's Companion 3D Embossing Folder (Country Garden)- Sheena Perfect Parner Stamps and Dies Set (Poppy Corners)- Spectrum Noir Graphic Markers (DR7, DR2, CR10, AG5, LG5, CG1, BO3, CT4)- Crafter's Companion Gilding Wax (Renaissance Gold)- Crafter's Companion Shimmering Cardstock (Black Pearl)- Crafter's Companion Embossing Glue Pad- Gemini Machine

Luminary Box For Creativation Last Week

Creativation was over last week and I wish I could be there with other of "my" (crafty) people. Often not many people gets why we do what we do, only we who enjoy it truly understand the joy it offers. Most of them time our hobby is perceived as time-wasting but to us it's actually fulling, therapeutic, aspiring in our life. Anyway, hope someday I'd be able to reunite with all crafty people out there!

I made this luminary box for the convention, which you could probably see it in some pictures posted on Crafter's Companion FB. I hot glued a tea light to the bottom of the box leaving the switch on the outside so it can be turned on and off easily. The pattern on the top was colored with Spectrum Noir Aqua Markers (one of the best watercolor markers ever!). 

Supplies:
- Die'sire Create-a-Card die (Happy Birthday)
- Die'sire Mixed Media Die Set (Hearts)
- Spectrum Noir Aqua Markers (Kingsfisher, Fuchsia, Daffodil)
- Crafter's Companion Luxury Cardstock (Fuchsia)
- Crafter's Companion Construction Cardstock
- Big Score Board

Others:
- Vellum Paper
- Beads
- Digital Tealight

Words Only Card

Hi all! Hope you had a good time during the previous HSN shows for Crafter's Companion (apart from burning a hole in your pocket - lol). Sharing a card I created for last HSN today, this is by far one of my favorite cards! No patterned paper, stamps or embellishments to make this card, only the word sentiment dies from Crafter's Companion and their awesome luxury glitter cardstocks! I simple cut strips of glitter cardstock and matching sentiments and glue them on top of the same color cardstock. Yes, it is that simple and simple can also be beautiful. What do you think?

Supplies:
- Die'sire Words Only Die (Friends and Family Set)
- Die'sire Words Only Die (Celebration Set)
- Crafter's Companion Luxury Cardstock Assortment Pack
- Gemini Junior
- Crafter's Companion Ultra Premium White Cardstock

Giveaways Winner Announcement!

It's time to reveal the winners selected for the two giveaways on my Instagram and Blog last week! If you were entered to win the 400 Instagram Followers giveaway, the lucky winner is Carol Casavant, Instagram ID: momgram69! Congratulations Carol! Please send me an email with your name and shipping address (you can do so through the contact form on my blog) so I can get the prize out to you soon! A new winner will be selected if prize has not been claimed within two weeks time (starting from the date of post). 

And if you were entered for Crafter's Companion The Week Of Giving Thanks giveaway, the randomly selected lucky winner is Roberta. Congratulations, Roberta! Please send an email to "prizes at crafterscompanion dot com" to claim the $10 Gift Certificate to Crafter's Companion online store!

Here is the card I'm sharing today! Used the luxury cardstock, 3D embossing folder, Flutterby stamp, cork adhesive sheet and die and border die from Crafter's Companion! 

Supplies:

- Crafter's Companion Luxury Cardstock (Gold)

- Crafter's Companion 3D Embossing Folder (Country Garden)

- Die'sire Decorative Border Dies

- Sara Signature Flutterby Stamp and Die (Framed Wings)

- Crafter's Companion Cork Adhesive Sheet

- Gemini Machine

Foiling On Acetate Holidays Card

After a long hiatus my Etsy store is once again active! I just listed two holidays cards for sale few days ago, click HERE to check it out! Besides I also have more washi tapes for sale and it comes in different designs for you to choose from! 

Here is the new card I made with foiling on acetate, I like to try  out different medium on my card to add special feature for the card. What do you think about this card? 

It's kinda see-through but with some falling foiled snowflakes element on the front. I embossed the sentiment in gold to give it a slight dimension.

Supplies:

- Crafter's Companion Ultra Smooth White Cardstock

- Crafter's Companion Shimmering Cardstock (Forest Green)

- Crafter's Companion Foiling Kit (Contemporary)

- Crafter's Companion Chloe Stamps

- Crafter's Companion Mini Dies

Crafter's Companion on HSN today!!

Crafter's Companion is on HSN today!! Sara is demonstrating the NEW Gemini Junior machine right now and tune in to see how powerful this machine is! It cuts through different thick materials such as metal sheets, cork, wood veneer, fabric and so much more. You won't want to miss it and the price is amazing! It's less than $150 dollars for the bundle which includes dies, stamps and embossing folders to get you started! WOW!! Best deals ever!

And have you seen the Flutterby Collection?! I can say it's one of my favorites so far, simply beautiful! Made this layout of my little girl and I fell in love with the color combination! 

You will get this Create-a-Card dies in your Gemini Jr. bundle! Isn't pretty?!

What's Coming To HSN?!

Love what you see?! This is the new Stamp and Die from the Flutterby collection by Sara Davies that will be soon on HSN in just a couple of days!! Mark your calendar for this November 6th  (or set your DVR to record!) to watch the all day long craft shows on HSN, see Sara in action to demonstrate you how to work with these beauties and show you what you can create with them. 

Look at these cards, they are made with the Framed Wings dies and matching stamp! Isn't awesome?! I love the fact that it cuts only the sides of the wings and leaves the top and bottom of the butterfly attached to the card. This is kind of a next level crafting we are talking about. 

This card is created using the same dies and stamp but instead of cutting it as a whole butterfly I cut it half on both sides on a denim fabric and stamped it with black ink. Possibilities are endless depending on how your creativity!

Pull -Up Card Using Digital Images

Have you ever looked into the CD content that comes with the magazine? You should! I don't usually make a card with digital image but this is gorgeous and guess what, they are much more images to choose from the disc. This is one of my favorites, the background pattern is so beautiful too. If you always struggled to create a stamped image card now is the easier and quicker way to make cards! Imagine how many cards you can make with this digital printables! 

I turned this into a pull-up card so the image inside will be revealed once it's pulled out. Oh did I mention if you use Photoshop, you can also modify the image such as the color of the shirt!! How cool is that?! 

Supplies:
- Crafter's Companion Inspiration Magazine (Dies, Stamps and DVD's Digital Stamps/Patterned Paper
- Crafter's Companion Ultra Premium Smooth White Cardstock
- Crafter's Companion Luxury Cardstock (Glittered Silver)
- Crafter's Companion Shimmering Cardstock (Red)
- Gemini Machine

DIY Stylist Tree Home Decor/Ornament

What's the project inspiration for today? Make this cute holidays decoration using recycled items and cutting dies by Crafter's Companion! Doesn't this look adorable? If you haven't noticed, there's a jingle bell inside the tree itself! How cool is that?! No doubt I would hang this on my Christmas tree, that's right it makes a super adorable ornament too. :)

I used the Stylist Tree die from the Contemporary Collection from Crafter's Companion, I love the modern design of the tree unlike the traditional ones. Don't get me wrong, I love all Christmas trees only that this one is a little special. I used a plastic cup, you can use any cup you like to DIY this but make sure the proportion of the tree and cup looks nice together. I folded the falling snow acetate into a pyramid shape and decorated it with the cutout stylist tree which I colored with gold Sparkle Pen. 

Supplies:
- New Spectrum Noir Sparkle Markers (Icy Blue, Spun Gold)
- Contemporary Christmas Dies (Stylist Tree, Merry Christmas Sentiment)
- Crafter's Companion Luxury Cardstock (Glittered Gold)
- Crafter's Companion Watercolour Cardstock
- Stick-It Adhesive Sheet
- Crafter's Companion Big Score Board
- Gemini Machine

Others:
- Mini bow
- Hot Glue Gun
- Acryclic Sheet
- Plastic Cup
- Silver Glitter
- Adhesive Foam Sheet

New Crafter's Companion Stamps Sets

If you have been following my blog you would realize I have been sharing Christmas projects in my previous posts but today it isn't about Christmas! It's this brand new release of stamps that I love VERY much! All of you who know me would know that I love to color floral images and that's why this set is my favorite (although I say the same to almost all of them) but I'm not going to lie, they are all so beautiful (wait till you see my next post and you'll know what I mean!). LOL.

As for now just remember to mark the calendar, set the alarm to watch HSN and see how much products Crafter's Companion is bringing to you this time! It will blow your mind! Just to name a few they will be new Christmas foiling transfer, new Aqua pencils, Colorista water-colouring range, two new sets of Aqua Markers (yep!!), Sheena's Scenic Winter range (wow!! this has so much fun it will explode), etc! For complete list of show details, click HERE to find out yourself!! 

Supplies:
- CC Ezmount Stamp Set (Beautiful Bloom)
- CC Ezmount Stamp Set (Perfect Peony)
- Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers (GB7, GB5, CT4, CT2, CT1, BP7, BP5, BP3, BP1, DG2, LG1, JG2)
- Crafter's Companion Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
- Die'sire Classiques 12" (Simple Stitched Edge)
- Gemini Embossing/Diecutting Machine

Others:
- Enamel Dots

Die'sire Create-a-Card Dies For Christmas!!

Make this pretty box to give the gift out! Crafter's Companion new Create-a-Card die is so versatile you can use to make not only cards but also this pretty box, no gift wrapping required! This style of die allows you to cut into a cardstock leaving the edge/surrounding patterns remain attached to the cardstock so you get a "Cut-In" look which is pretty awesome in my opinion.

It comes in couple of different patterns and they are all so beautiful for holidays crafting. Make sure to tune to HSN to watch Crafter's Companion in action! :) Mark the calendar, it's August 16th which means it's happening in less than 10 days! Wow!! 

Supplies:
- Die'sire Create-a-Card Die (Christmas Tree set)
- Crafter's Companion Construction cardstock
- Crafter's Companion Luxury Cardstock (Green, Red, Silver)
- Gemini Machine
- Big Score Board

Others:
- Ribbon