Beaded Beauty

From A Lady's Diary collection, I wanted to not only showcase the beautiful paper range with this card, but also the exquisite embellishments available from Meg's Garden.

I started with pink muted damask paper for the background, and inked the edges. 

Next I placed lustrous cream ribbon to the left of the card. Using the same ribbon, I made a bow and attached two gorgeous velvet pink flowers to the centre. 

My favourite piece, the absolutely beautiful cream beaded and embroidered edging. This is placed over teased muslin and held in place with a crystal head hat pin.

Finishing with a simple sentiment.

Spend our days of indoors creatively, and take a stroll through Meg's Garden for inspiration.

Julia

'Dream today' with Chantily Cream by Katrina Thompson

Hello everyone. Today I have created a layered card using the Chantilly Cream Papercrafter Pack. This collection of prints will give you all such an amazing assortment of images to create with. I love the neutrals and earthy tones as well as the pops of colour that you can work into your projects. A step by step guide follows. Please enjoy! Katrina x

Select an assortment of images, background papers and flowers that coordinate.



Start playing with your layering. When you've found a good combination, trim,

ink and attach your layers. I found the Antique linen and dried marigold inks

both worked well to blend & enhance the image and background.

The flower is a combination of the leaves and base of the organza lace with diamante flowers 

together with a large petal from the Carabella Roses and a paper rose in the center.

The cardstock you choose will also change the look of your card. I have chosen to stay with

neutral colours and now select from an assortment of smaller flowers for the clusters.

I originally had lace on the top and bottom of the 'Dream' word but found when attaching it

that just having it on the base was enough and then it also didn't cover too much of the image.

I've taken the base petal from the cornsilk flowers to wrap around the paper flower and have used some of the stamens from the cornsilk flower to tuck off to the side.

The finished bottom cluster.

Thanks for looking, until next time,  - 'Dream today' & Happy Creating!! K x



Chantilly Cream - 'Love' by Katrina Thompson

Hello everyone!! I have some more Chantilly Cream goodness today on the blog, to hopefully inspire you all. I have used the Chantilly Cream Papercrafter pack and with a few flowers to embellish you will find the endless combination of images from this pack can give you so many variations for whatever project you may wish to adapt to. I hope you enjoy! K x

Select your combination of images and background papers. Notice I have sliced the

cream  rectangle. I really wanted to use it but it wasn't as long as I needed so by splitting

 it and hiding the split under the other layers, we've instantly made it longer.

Create your own frame by cutting the center from this

amazing flourish and using it to frame the flowers.

Arrange your layers to gauge the fit before inking and attaching.

The flowers are a combination of the Carabella rose, the organza lace flower with diamante,

an open paper rose and the small flowers from the cornsilk flowers.

All layered with the flowers, some muslin and the Tattered net trim to embellish.

I have inked with Scattered Straw and Dried Marigold.

The cornsilk flower is tucked into a paper petal.

Use your 3D tape between your layers to give you depth.

Thankyou.... and until next time, Happy Creating! K x

Rose Quartz Jar by Katrina Thompson

Hello everyone. It's great to coordinate your cards with a decorated jar, tin or box.

It is also a great gift to give. Today I have decorated a jar using the Rose Quartz collection

to coordinate with the cards I have made previously. Katrina x

I've selected a range of images from the Rose Quartz papercrafter pack together with

some muslin, paper flower petals and some ribbons/lace.

Wash and dry your bottles well. This one had an existing label which was easily covered by the muslin and papers. I glued the scalloped lace then tied the different trims around the neck.

Wrap a piece of green organza through the middle of the muslin. Secure both ends beneath

your centre papers so you don't have to run a line of glue or tape around the jar.

Create a flower by layering petals of coordinating colours. Glue it over the knot.

Back your word and feature image with a light weight cardstock so it is easier to

wrap and attach to the jar.

Attach the butterfly through the body so the wings can flutter free.

A great jar for mini marshmallows I think!!

Thankyou for looking and until next time, Happy Creating!! K x