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! 

Find Your Wings Stamps Set - HSN June 13th

Lookie here!! See what's coming to HSN next week June 13th! The stamps set used on all the following cards is going to be on HSN next week. Other than the love for coloring floral images I'm also into coloring living things which of course not limited to this beauty below. Crafter's Companion definitely hired the most talented designers!

For the following card I first stamped the image, colored it with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers then I filled up the rest of the background in a deeper tone color. To create the tiny white splatters I used a clean toothbrush + white paint, it was then let dry before I applied a layer of gilding wax over it.

Supplies:
- Crafter's Companion Stamps Set (Find Your Wings)
- Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers (Vintage Set)
- Crafter's Companion Pabeo Gilding Wax
- Crafter's Compamiom Embossing Glue Pad

Others:
- White Embossing Powder
- White Paint

This is the easiest of all, I stamped and colored the image with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers, fussy cut out and then stick it onto a card front.

I used alcohol inks to create the background for this card, stamped over the bird image in black permanent ink then recoloring it Spectrum Noir alcohol markers. What do you think about the result? 

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

Find Your Wings With DIY Background

I have recently invested in Ranger's alcohol inks and have been experimenting with it to see the different results. Following is one of the cards I created using the inks for background and stamped over with a stamp from Crafter's Companion named "Find Your Wings". 

After stamping the image I realized the lines on the wings were not as noticeable so I traced them with a white gel pen. I kind of like the background although it doesn't depict my style (I prefer clean look), once in awhile I like to create something out of my elements. Let me know what you think! 

Supplies:

- Crafter's Companion Stamps Set (Find Your Wings)

- Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers 

Others:
- Ranger Alcohol Inks

Happy Christmas Card With DIY background pattern

Have you sent all your holidays card out yet? Sharing this card using Chloe's stamps and die today. I used foil over the holly leaves instead of stamps. The background was made by coloring a silver glitter stock with a green Spectrum Noir alcohol marker! Love the look of it, who says you need to use patterned paper all the time?! :) 

Supplies:

- Crafter's Companion Luxury Cardstock (Silver)

- Chloe Stamps and Dies (Holly Wreath Die)

- Chloe Stamps and Dies (Holidays Sentiments Stamps)

- Crafter's Companion Foils (Gold)

Sheena Douglass Scenic Winter Range

Check out the new stamps and dies coming to HSN August 16th! Aren't they look gorgeous?! I love the bird so much, I can already smell Christmas in the air. This collection is from Sheena's Douglass Scenic Winter range and they are more beautiful stamps and dies that will allow you to craft to your heart's content! Check Crafter's Companion's website for a complete list of items coming to HSN that day and set the alarm so you won't miss out anything!

Supplies:
- Sheena's Scenic Winter Stamps and Dies (Christmas Snowman)
- Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers (DR7, DR6, DR4,DR2, JG5, LG5, LG4, LG3)
- Crafter's Companion Step-Up Easel Card
- Crafter's Companion Luxury Cardstocks (Gold and Silver)
- Gemini Machine

Have An Enchanting Time Birthday Card

Have you gotten the latest summer inspiration craft magazine by Crafter's Companion? You should because it comes with super cute fun stamps that you can use to create many different projects! I 'm particularly into this wizard stamp, it's so cute and the matching sentiment stamps are great too. I colored this image using Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and the background was created using Tim Holtz distress ink pad.

I also sprinkled some white embossing powder on the background to create this "magical" snowy look. Make sure to get them on HSN this july 11th!! The Magazine itself has tons of inspirations for you to create with this set of stamps and as well as other latest products from Crafter's Companion. 

Supplies:

- Inspiration Magazine Summber Issue 7 (Stamps)

- Crafter's Companion Ultra Premium White Cardstock

- Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers (TB6, TB5, TB4, TB1, DR6, DR4, DR2, TN8, TN7, TN6, TN4, TN3, TN2, FS8)

Foiling on Matching Card and Envelope

Happy New Year!! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas / Holidays! Can't believe we are in the new year already and what's coming next is the Chinese New Year or the Lunar New Year! The Lunar New Year falls on the 28th of January this year (it's different each year referring to the Lunar Calendar). So I make some cards with matching envelopes to be sent to my family who live on the other side of the planet (I miss them dearly!). 

To those of you who are curious about why red is the color? In Chinese culture red symbolizes good fortune, joy and prosperity. Which is why red packets/envelopes and Chinese New Year cards are usually in red. 

First I printed some Koi images on a cardstock with my laser printer (only the toner from laser printer will work with the foiling process). I then run the images through Heidi Swapp foiling machine with gold foil sheet). Next step would be coloring the foiled images using Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers. Fussy-cut the images out for use on the card, apply double-sided foam tapes on the back of the cutouts and position them on the card for a dimensional look.

For the envelopes, I printed the same image on the corner of my envelopes using my laser printer then I run it through the foiling machine as shown below. The foil sheet should be placed over the printed image, note that all printed area should be completely covered with foil or the toner will stick to the transfer folder (the clear plastic shown in picture). Also, make sure there is no small particle in between the printed cardstock and the foil sheet or it will result in unevenly foiled image. Choosing the right paper/cardstock is also very important in foiling, I researched and learned that cardstock with smooth/glossy surface will give a perfect smooth and sleek (spotless) foiled surface compared to a textured one.

See picture below for before and after the foiling, don't you just love the sparkly gold? It's so cool to receive this in the mail! And it matches the card, how I wish someone would send me one! :)

For the address label, I used the Avery label you can find in CutCardStock store. Did you know you can print the labels on Avery website? Besides, they are a lot of free templates you can choose from. I also just found out you can choose to print on certain labels on the page instead of the whole sheet of 30 labels! This is good when you only want to print few labels for one per person and use the rest for different addresses. 

I hope you like this project, I will be back to share more project ideas soon! Happy crafting!

Supplies:

  

Sheena's Groovin' 60's Line is Coming!

Feeling groovy?! Sheena's Groovin' 60's line is releasing tomorrow! Check out the card I created with the beautiful stencil and stamp set from this line, what do you think? Don't the stamps look fabulous?! There is a total of six different stencils and six stamp sets you can choose from and play with. What I like about the 60's is the colorful retro designs, never have too much colors!

This stamp set I used is called "RPM", obviously I bet you can tell straight from the card and the stencil is called "Groovy Perspective". What's your perspective?! :) Don't forget to check Crafter's Companion's Pinterest board or Facebook page for more project ideas. 

Supplies:
- Groovin' 60' Stamp Set (RPM)
- Groovin' 60' Stencil (Crazy Perspective)
- Spectrum Noir Markers (IG6, IG5, IG3, DG3, DG2, OR2, OR1, Black)
- Crafter's Companion Ultra Premium White Cardstock

Others:
- Momento Dew Drop Inkpads
- Enamel Dots

Sheena's A Little Bit Sketchy Stamps!

Love me some roses! Sheena's new stamp set A Little Bit Sketchy is coming to town, they are now available at Crafter's Companion website! Head over there now to check out the entire line. I colored this rose with Spectrum Noir Markers, love the shadows and layers! 

The butterflies are from the latest Mixed Media Die'sire metal dies which is available on HSN. It has three sizes and the one I used is the smallest. 

Here is the stamps included in this set - Every Rose. Click picture to see the details!

And here is the butterfly die (Graceful Butterflies set) I used, the following are three sets put together as one and sold on HSN hence extra savings than to buy each set individually. Click picture for details.

Sliding Giftbox

Hello all! I'm back with a Downtown Abby project, created this with the Downtown Abby stamps and embossing folder which are available on Crafter's Companion website! The cover frame is actually from the product packaging, you know me....! #loverecycling hehe...

This can be used as gift box and the compartment slides in and out both ways.

 

Supplies:
- Downtown Abby A6 Unmounted Rubber Stamps (A Little Something)
- Downtown Abby 5 x 7" Embossing Folder (Leaf Flourish)
- Downtown Abby Lace Trim 
- Downtown Abby Die Cut Toppers Set 1
- Spectrum Noir Markers (LG5 , LG4, LG3, CT4, CT1, BT5, BT4, BT2)
- Crafter's Companion Ultra Smooth Premium White Card Stock

- The Big Score Board

Thank you for visiting and have a fantastic day!

Pinwheels!!

Who doesn't like them?! They are so great on those windy days, my kids love playing with it outdoor. I made this pinwheels with some decorative elements such as the Verity Rose character by Crafter's Companion. The others such as the cardstocks and flamingo die-cut are all from the same collection as well - Verity Rose. 

The pretty papers are gorgeous and I literally felt bad cutting it. For the shape, you can google pinwheel template on the web and you can see they are a lot different ones show up. Pick one and save the image. Open the file with Silhouette Designer Studio, make some changes (size and adjust the cutting lines) and print the template directly on the cardstock. Then you will need to fussy cut the shape out but it's really easy, trust me!

More Verity Rose goodness is coming next week! They are all will be ready to go home with you next Tuesday! lol.. All you need is click HERE. 

Supplies:
- Verity Rose A4 Luxury Paper Pad
- Verity Rose Smooth Cardstock Coloring Pad
- Verity Rose Metal Die (Sunbeam Accessories)
- Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers (TN2, TN3, TN4, TN7, FS1, IG6, IG9, IG10, OR2, BT3, Pl2, Pl4, PL6, JG1, CT2, DR3, DR4, DR5, DR7)

Other Supplies:
- We R Memory Keepers Pinwheel Attachments

Mother's Day Photo Holder

Hi all! It's Mother's Day today! Happy Mother's Day to all of you! If you haven't already prepared a gift for your mom, here is a quick tutorial for a fun a full of surprise gift for your mom. I call this Peek-a-Boo Box Card since it opens up to surprise inside but honestly, you can make it in any theme you like and name it something else. :)

Check out the full tutorial for this project over at Crafter's Companion Blog HERE....

Supplies:
- Crafter's Companion The Big Score Board
- Spectrum Noir Markers (CR9, CR8, CR5, CR3, CG3, CG1, DG3, DG1, TN7, TN5, TN3, TN2, GG3, GG2, GG1, OR1)
- Mulberry Wood EzMount Stamp Set (Love You)
- Die'sire Essentials Dies (Circles)
- Crafter's Companion Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock

Other Supplies:
- Ribbon

I hope you enjoy the tutorial and again, wishing you and your family a Happy Mother's Day!

I Love You, Mom. Miss you so much...

Verity Rose - Glamour Is a State Of Mind!

It's officially here on HSN! Check out this cute Verity Rose stamp I used on this card by Crafter's Companion, it's not available on HSN, start from right now!

Supplies:

- Verity Rose Stamp Set (Starlet)

- Crafter's Companion Ultra Smooth Premium White Card Stock

- Die'sire Decorative Dies - Cameo Stamping Frame

- Shimmering Cardstock 8.5" x 11" 8pc package (Coastal Pearl) 

- 8" X 8" Textures Embossing Folder - Hessian

- Spectrum Noir Markers (EB5, GB10, GB8, GB5, TN7, DR7,DR5, CR11, FS2, TN2, JG6, DG3, CG2, CG1, TB6, TB5, TB3, TB1, CT4, CT1)

Other Supplies:

- Gold foil cardstock

Coaster with Verity Rose (Moonstruck Accessories)

My first coaster project is here! It's a whole lot of fun making non-paper based project, I used thin wood sheet to make this coaster along with stamps from Crafter's Companion. Isn't that owl super cute?! It's coming this May 4th on HSN, be sure to check it out! 

I first paint the wood with Metallic paint then let it dry before I decorate it with the owl image and apply 2-3 layers of mod podge after (let dry between layers). Make sure to spray it with clear spray sealer after the mod podge is completely dry. 

Supplies:

- Verity Rose - Moonstruck Accessories

- Spectrum Noir Markers (TN2, GB10, GB8, GB5, DR3, CG2, CG1)

Other Supplies:

- Wood sheet

- Mod Podge

- Metallic Paint
- Clear Spray Sealer

Forever Yours Shadow Box

Sheena's Day Of The Dead collection is on Crafter's Companion online store now! Check them out HERE! These are great for Halloween crafting (it's definitely not too early to get them because they are so super cute!). 

I made this shadow box with the Forever Yours stamp set... more details on the products used at the end of post. Tutorial for this project is coming soon!

Supplies:
- Sheena Perfect Partners Day of The Dead Stamp Set (Forever Yours)
- Edge'ables Fancy Die (Renaissance)
- Die'sire Classique Only Words 1" Alphapet Dies (Lowercase)
- Bebunni Floral Metal Die (Cabbage Rose Die)
- Spectrum Noir Markers (True Black, IG10, IG8, IG6, IG4, DR7, DR5, CR11, CR8, DG3, FS3, FS2, TN2)
- The Big Score Board
Other Supplies:
- Trims
- Pearl Beads