Pretty & Pink Slimline Card

Tower Card using Lynda Kanase's Window Box Impresslits

Hello, Crafty Friends. 

It's been a while but I'm back to with another card tutorial. Today, I'm here with the Lynda Kanase Design Team to share creations using her new Window Box Impresslits Embossing Folder.

The Impresslits folders are designed to cut and emboss at the same time. And the Window Box is the perfect size for A2 cards. But in this tutorial, I will show you how to I  extend my embossing and created this fairytale inspired tower card.

Supplies Used

Big Shot (Sizzix)

Lynda Kanase Window Box Impresslits Embossing Folder (Sizzix)

Eileen Hull ColorBox Blends Inks- 

Frog, Leaf, Pansy, Melon, Sunshine, Ebony, Nutmeg, Flagstone, Uniform (Clearsnap)

ColorBox Premium Dye Ink- Coal (Clearsnap)

Mega Runner (Xyron)

X 150 Sticker Maker (Xyron)

Mixed Media Paper (Strathmore) 

110lb White Cardstock (Recollections)

Paper Trimmer (Swingline)

Clear Stamp (Crafter's Companion)

Liquid Glue

I started out with a 4.25" x 5.5" piece of Strathmore mixed media paper. I used Lynda's Window Box Folder and ran it through my Big Shot machine.

Then, I inserted a 2" x 4.25" strip of mixed media paper, placing it directly under the window. I repeated those steps 2 more times for a total of 3 strips.

I arranged the embossing so that the bricks would vary on what sides the fell on by flipping every other strip. 

I used Eileen Hull's Blends inks in Uniform, Nutmeg, Flagstone, and Ebony to ink and shade all the embossed stonework.

I accidentally got ink on my window shutters, so I used scissors to cut them off.

I also trimmed all the pieces down to be 3.5" wide.

Then, I die cut an extra window from white cardstock. I opened the window shutter with the assistance of an acrylic block. This helps ensure that my creases were folded nice and straight.

Next, I took my die cut shutters and inserted it into the window.

I secured the window in place using a Xyron Mega Runner. Then attached the window and the extra stone/ brick rows onto a #10 card base(9 1/4" x 7 3/4") made from 110 lb cardstock. I stamped my sentiment into the opened window using ColorBox Wicked Black ink. 

I die cut multiple leaves, flowers, & butterflies from more mixed media paper. I used Blends inks in  Leaf & Frog to color the leaves, Sunshine & Pansy to color the flowers, and Melon to color the butterflies.

I ran all the leaves through my Xyron X (150 Sticker Maker) and attached them onto the tower creating vines.

Then, I used a clear drying glue to attach the flowers and butterflies.

And here is my finished card...

I really love how this tower turned out.

The stonework in this embossing folder is absolutely gorgeous!

I love this sweet little dies Lynda included with this folder. It really adds so many beautiful details and makes projects come to life.

I'm in awe and I hope you are too!!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and are inspired to create your own fairytale tower!

If you loved my project don't forget to stop off and visit my design team sister and check out heir gorgeous projects too!!

Amanda Stevens

Pam Bray

Karen Aicken

Daniela Costa

Lynda Kanase

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!

Until next time...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!

~Mitsyana

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No Prob Llama Wrapped Journal

HAPPY HUMP DAY, FRIENDS!!

I am excited to finally share with you a project created with some of the newest dies from Eileen Hull for Sizzix. These dies are a continuation from her previous and ever-popular 

BOOK CLUB Collection.

If you like journals and journal making you will be head over heels for these!!

For today's project, I made this adorable Llama Journal using Eileen Hull's new 

Wrapped Journal die & Journaling Cards, Flowers & Leaves dies. See how I made it below.

Supplies Used

Big Shot (Sizzix)
Eileen Hull Wrapped Journal (Sizzix)

Eileen Hull Journaling Cards, Flowers & Leaves (Sizzix)
Eileen Hull Animal Print Set #2  Embossing Folders- Retired (Sizzix)
Little Sizzles Mat Board (Sizzix)

No Prob Llama Stack (DCWV)

Creative Station (Xyron)
Eileen Hull Blends-  Hydrangea, Beach, Ebony (Clearsnap)
Pebeo Gilding Wax
Chipboard
FabriTac
Glossy Accents
Rhinestones
Wood Veneer Frame (Michaels)


I started by die-cutting my wrapped journal from Sizzix's white mat board. These reach from end to end and cut out the entirety of the die.

Usually, I would cover my journals with pretty patterned paper but this time, I opted to emboss and ink up my cover instead.

I wanted only certain parts of my journal to be embossed and did not want to emboss on the spines, so I cut out pieces of chipboard to the size of each panel.

Front flap/ Smallest Panel: 2 1/2" x 5 1/8"
Middle Panel: 3 3/4" x 5 1/8"
Back Panel: 3 1/3" x 5 1/8"

Depending on how thick your chipboard is you may want to cut out two sets of each and adhere together. By embossing with these, you will emboss only where the chipboard covers.
*test on cardstock before embossing mat board*

If embossing appears on areas that you don't want it to, you either have to trim your chipboard down or use thicker chipboard to avoid areas of direct contact.

After my mat board was completely embossed, Inked the entire cover using Eileen Hull's Blends inks by Clearsnap. They have a built on applicator so I can apply my ink directly onto my surface without the need of an extra blending tool.

I used Hydrangea, then added areas of Beach. Blended, then added Ebony around the edges and over top and spines.

I randomly rubbed some silver gilding wax over the embossed surface. Then Inked the entire back surface/ inside of the wrapped journal with Ebony ink.

I also inked a wood veneer frame I purchased at Michael's completely (back and front) with Ebony ink as well.

Once the frame was dried I glued it to the front flap of my journal.

I ran into a dilemma halfway through my project. I ran out of black elastic and the only elastic I had left was stark WHITE!! I didn't want to leave to go to the store just for a strand of elastic so...

Instead, I inked my white cord with more of Eileen Hull's Blends inks... I used Beach to coordinate with the color on the cover. This is a pigment ink so it's going to take longer to dry but sooooo worth it when I have a matching cord to my cover!

Let the cord dry completely before stringing!! 

Seriously, that is the hardest part... just stop and walk away and leave it alone!

If you don't you may ruin and smear ink over EVERYTHING!

So, while that was drying, I worked on my inserts.

I usually hand make my inserts but Eileen introduced me to these mini composition books that you can find out the dollar store. They came 3 to a pack... 3 books/ inserts for a buck!! SCORE!! They fit wonderfully into the wrapped journal and saved me time from having to make them myself!! 

WIN-WIN if you ask me!!

The covers of these books look a little bright and aren't the prettiest so I decided to cover them up to match my cover. 

I used papers from DCWV's No Prob Llama Stack to make mini covers and fronts for each of he the little books. Ran the pieces through my Xyron Creative Station and adhered them. Thentrimmed off any excess.

Then when all my books were covered, I checked on my elastic. Once they were dried, I strung my journal. No fancy weaving pattern. Just one strand per sets of holes tied into a knot on the inside.

Then, I used a piercing tool to make a hole created a small loop, inserted it through the hole, and tied a knot on the inside.

I glued a rhinestone to the black frame. Once dried I looped the cord around the rhinestone to act as a closure.

To decorate the front cover, I used Eileen's new Journaling Cards, Flowers & Leaves dies to cut out an assortment of leaves from green cardstock and flowers from patterned paper from the No prob Llama stack.

I "squished" the flower petals upwards to give them some dimension. Then layered and adhered them together to create full blooms.

I found these cacti in the same No Prob Llama stack they were cute but the details got lost because the lines were kind of fading into the background. I shaded the cacti in with a light blue color pencil to help add definition and make them pronounced.

Then laid my pieces out over the cover to see where they'd look best. I almost never glue my pieces down right away just in case I don't like the placement.

Once I was satisfied, I glued my pieces down and added craft foam behind certain pieces to give them dimension.


And here is my finished Wrapped Journal...

I absolutely love how it turned out!

I added small details like mini rhinestones and Glossy Accents throughout and creased and folded my leaves.

This embossing folder may look like cobblestone but it's actually a giraffe print form a retired Animal Print set of Folders that Eileen Hull designed.

Here, I used 3 "inserts" and a mini steno notebook to fill my journal.

And there you have it, CUTENESS all "WRAPPED" up!!



I hope you all enjoyed my project for today!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Until next time...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!
~Mitsyana

**This blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements, I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products.

The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with each manufacturer, provider, or party in question.

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Feeling Grattitude Wall Art

Hello, Crafty Friends!

I'm back with Team Xyron today and we have been partnering up with Waffleflower all week to bring amazing projects featuring awesome products from both companies.

Thanksgiving is just a few days away and I thought I'd make myself a little reminder... to always express my GRATITUDE. Not just on one day out of the year but every single day. So today I have this framed piece of wall art tutorial to share with you all.

Supplies Used

Feeling Gratitude Stamp Set (Waffleflower)

Mega Runner (Xyron)

1.5" Sticker Maker (Xyron)

Paper Crafting Medley- Iona (Little Birdie Crafts)

Patterned Paper (DCWV)

VersaFine Onyx Black Ink (Tsukineko/ Imagine Crafts)

White Cardstock

Mixed Media Glue

Frame

Jute

First, I gathered my materials. I dismantled my frame and removed the photo mat. I used the mat as a template and outlined it onto the back of my patterned paper with a pencil. Then, I cut out the traced shape using scissors.

I used a craft knife to cut out the inside window. Then cut a back piece from more patterned paper to layer the frame onto. I used my Xyron Mega Runner to layer and attach the two pieces together.

I used Waffleflower's amazing Feeling Gratitude Stamp Set to stamp in the window area of the frame. I used a stamp positioning tool just in case I need to restamp and want exact placement.

I stamped a second time onto plain white cardstock. The second impression didn't need to be perfect. I just stamped it to cut the two banner images.

I ran the two banner pieces through my Sticker Maker. Then applied them directly to the matching areas in the framed sentiment.

Next, I attached my chipboard flourishes onto the frame using mixed media glue. Then attached my burlap flowers and jute bow. Once the adhesive dried I inserted the mat back into the frame.

And here is my finished framed art...

Now, it's good to go!! This baby is ready to be hung on a wall or placed on a mantle or tabletop!

This is such a beautiful saying that holds very true. Feeling and being grateful is wonderful... but unless you express that gratitude no one will ever know it. 

I hope you all enjoyed this tutorial and that it inspires you to create and to share and express your gratitude with those around you!

Until next time...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!

~Mitsyana

***Disclaimer***

This blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements, I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products.

The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with each manufacturer, provider, or party in question.

PrettyNPink Mixed Media Canvas

Hi, Crafty Friends!!

I'm back again with Little Birdie Crafts to bring you another "Clean" Mixed Media Project.

I love mixed media but don't like getting too grungy and dirty. I like the textures and layering but am more drawn to more bright and fresh color palette. 

So, I create my mixed media with my personal style and likes in mind.. because ART is about personal expression and there's no wrong way to do art!

Little Birdie Crafts Supplies Used

Stencil Script Design

Chalk Paint French Rose

Chipboard Garden Butterflies

Chipboard Ornate Pendants 

Renae Blush (Flowers)

Kraft Leaves

Other Supplies Used

Tulle Ribbon

Mixed Media Glue (Beacon)

Pebeo Gilding Wax (Crafter's Companion)

8"x10" Pre-Primed Canvas

2.5"x2.5" Decorative Picture Frame (Michael's)

White Gesso (Liquitex)

Whipped Spackle (Faber-Castell)

Spatula

Paintbrush

Scissors

First, I started by applying whipped spackle onto my pre-primed canvas using a palette knife and Script stencil. As you can see in the pictures below, this is a pretty good sized stencil and it covers most of my 8"x10" canvas. I personally did not need to use painters tape or washi tape to hold the stencil in place. But if you could if you wanted it to be more secure.

I removed my stencil, set the canvas aside to dry, then immediately washed my stencil off. Removal of the spackle is a lot easier while it is still wet and it helps to prevent damage to the stencil.

After the spackle dried I painted the entire canvas(including the sides) with  Little Birdie Crafts' French Rose chalk paint.

Once the paint was dried, I applied Pebeo Gilding Wax onto the raised areas of the canvas and along the perimeter edges. This paste is so easy to use... just gently dip your finger directly into the wax and rub your fingertip across the surface. You don't need too much, a little goes a long way!

I removed the easel and backing off the small decorative frame then attached it to the canvas using mixed media glue.

I prepped my chipboard pieces. First snipping a couple of links off of one of my pendants. (I'll save it to add it to the top of my other later to elongate it). 

I prepared a texture paste by mixing 1 teaspoon white gesso with about 1/4 teaspoon - 1/2 teaspoon of texture powder.

I applied the mixture to all my chipboard pieces, making sure to get in between the small creases and along the sides.

Once the pieces were fully dried, I rubbed more gilding wax over the raised textured areas. The wax has a creamy consistency and is very easy to apply and very easy to wash off. Simply wash off with soap and warm water to remove.

I applied the Garden Butterflies Chipboard piece onto the front of the decorative frame with more mixed media glue.  

Then arranged the Renae Blush flowers and leaves and Kraft Leaves around the decorative frame in a cascading fashion, tucking the leaves behind the flowers. Once I achieved the look I wanted, I secured the pieces in place with mixed media glue.

I love how elegant the Renae Blush flowers are. The centers of the flowers are filled with pearl beaded stamens and rhinestones. 

And here is my finished canvas...

Look at all these amazing details!! Those flowers absolutely heavenly!!

And the tulle surrounding the canvas is so dreamy!!

I hope you enjoyed this mixed media tutorial! 

I absolutely adore this style I hope it inspires you to give it a try!!

Until next time...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!

~Mitsy

Sweet Succulent Vignette

Hello, Crafty Friends!!

I'm so excited to finally get to play with one of Eileen Hull's newest releases from Sizzix... the Book & Pages, Trinket Box, & Frame. It is 3 dies in 1! It makes a mini book (including pages) and a 3-dimensional trinket box, and frame. But really can do so much more!!

For my project, I transformed the box and frame components into a shadowbox vignette!

Supplies Used

Eileen Hull's Book & Pages, Trinket Box & Frame- COMING SOON

(Sizzix ScoreBoards XL Die - 662360)

Big Shot (Sizzix)

Lynda Kanase Succulents 2D & 3D (Sizzix)

Tim Holtz Wildflowers (Sizzix)

Little Sizzles Matboard (Sizzix)

Copper Luxury Stack (DCWV)

Cardstock- Assorted shades of green

Creative Station w/ Permanent Adhesive (Xyron)

Tim Holtz Word Bands (Advantus)

Finnabair Mechanicals- Grungy Butterflies (Prima Marketing)

Wooden knobs & finials (Darice)

White Acrylic Paint

Texture Powder (Prima Marketing)

Mixed Media Glue (Beacon)

VersaMagic- Purple Hydrangea (Tsukineko/ Imagine Crafts)

Pebeo Gilding Wax (Crafter's Companion)

Crinkle Ribbon

Moss

Like most of my Eileen Hull projects, I start by cutting my materials down to a di-cuttable size. Usually about 6"x 12". Then I run my papers through my Xyron Creative Station and adhere them to the matboard. Making sure to apply my patterned paper to both sides.

Once the matboard is covered, I die cut it face down (the pattern I want on the top of the cover should be touching/making contact with the foam and blade). And presto, double-sided matboard cutouts!

I creased and folded the tabs and flaps of the 2 side panels. I used mixed media glue to adhere the little tabs to the other panel to form the sides of the box.

I added more mixed media glue to the under flaps and attached the ornately shaped back panel. Once that was secured in place I added more glue to the inner flaps and attached the back plate onto the inside of the box. Then I set it aside to dry.

While I was waiting for my glue to set, I mixed white acrylic paint with texture powder and applied the mixture onto wooden ball pulls and a wooden finial.

After the paint dried, I applied gilding wax over the raised texture areas. Then used more mixed media glue to adhere the 4 ball pulls to the bottom of the box for feet.

Once dried, I attached the wooden finial to the top center.

I attached moss to the inside bottom of the box with, yet again, more mixed media glue.

While the glue was setting I die-cut assorted shades of green cardstock using Lynda Kanase's Succulents dies. 

How many petals I used for each succulent

Large- 6 Lrg petals, 2 medium, & 2 small

Medium- 2 medium & 2 small

Small- 3 small

I shaded all the edges with Purple Hydrangea chalk ink before piecing them together to form my succulents.

Then, glued my succulents to the inside of my box. 

I ran glue along the edge of the box and attached the frame piece over top to create a shadow box.

Once the glue was totally set, I added metal embellishments. I love this inspiring phrase on the Tim Holtz Word Band and centered it over top. Then positioned a couple of Prima Metal Butterflies surrounding the oval opening.

I added a couple of wildflower cut-outs I die cut from white cardstock using Tim Holtz's Wildflowers dies and positioned them behind the succulents. 

Then for a bit of interest and more texture and added a little piece of glitter tulle into the arrangement.

I wanted the succulents to look like they grew out of the box, so I pulled the moss and succulents partially out of the box and had them "trail" out.

Then lastly I tied a bow made from crinkle ribbon to the wooden finial at the top.

And here is my finished project...

I really love how this project turned out! There's something about all the different hues of greens that make me feel so tranquil when I look at it.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and are looking forward to more of Eileen Hull's new releases like I am!

Stay tuned because I have more to come!

Until then...

HAPPY CRAFTING!

~ Mitsy

**Disclaimer***

This blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements, I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products.

The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with each manufacturer, provider, or party in question.