DIY Christmas Cards Featuring Authentique PART 2

 DIY  Christmas Cards Authentique -Part 2

This is the last set of projects I worked on for the Flying Unicorns.   This is Part 2 of 2.  You will find Part 1 on my blog right here.  

  The set was intended to be a bundle for sale at the Flying Unicorns.   While no longer for sale, I still decided to show my projects.  I worked too long on them to not share.  And I think they are lovely.  

 I do have some DIY tips and I do show the basics on how I created these cards, but not the step-by-step in it's entirety.    These are pretty easy cards and I think the tips are really all one needs to get the gist.  

 I am sad to see it be done and yet joyful for the experience and the magical carpet ride the Unicorns and owner, Alda Stevens , provided me over the last few years.  Certainly years of growth and stretching. 

Alda Stevens passed away in the beginning of December.  Her departure from this world leaves a void in the crafting world and in my heart and in many hearts.  

May Alda Stevens and her sparkly pink Unicorn rest peacefully forevermore.   

Part 2

Authentique Tidings Poinsettia Card

The last card sample for this Authentique Tidings bundle is a beautiful poinsettia card.  Scroll down for the base layout of the card. The embellishments on the card are pretty easy to replicate.  

This is the base of the card.  A few layers separated by a strip of ribbon.  

Products for this card:

Petaloo Textured Burlap Picks in Pistachio 1204214
Authentique Tidings Collection  6x6
Petaloo Flora Doodels mini-Delphiniums Red Black Mix 1300-191
Pearl Gems or crystals or such
Pine Punches
Tim Holtz Alterations Holly Greens Thinlits
Red Plaid ribbon
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut
Kraft pre-folded Card 5inx6.5in

 There's not a lot to this card, but I thought I'd share the "guts" of the project to see how the base is created.   I like cutting the center from the doily to create a  wreath-like effect.  

Time to embellish  and I decided that I'd add my own twists to the embellies I had planned on using. The crystal holly leaves (Kaiserkraft Holly Silver Self Adhesive Rhinestone Holly) were great to add on top of darker paper.  

Use the custom adapted embellishments to enrich the floral cluster.  

And here is the resulting wreath on the card. 

Have a very Merry Christmas and Holiday season. 

Products:

Authentique Tidings Collection  6x6 

7 Dots - Yuletide Chipboard

Kaiserkraft Holly Silver Self Adhesive Rhinestone Holly SB166

Prima Flower Tales of You & Me  586324 

White tulle

Lemoncraft Farewell Post - Part 2 (Cards)

Hello, I'm here today for my last post with LemonCraft.  Thanks for this wonderful opportunity to create with such gorgeous papers.   My last post is a two part post with the first post as a tutorial featuring the new Gossamer Blue collection.   The second post is a set of cards also created using the Gossamer Blue collection - for Christmas and everyday - to show the versatility of the collection.  

This is LemonCraft - Part 2 - Cards.

You can find Part 1. here.  This is a winter layout with full DIY instructions.  You can see that post here.  It is also available in my ETSY shop.   

This page is also available in my ETSY shop while it lasts. You can find it here. 

Here are some cards that I created with the LemonCraft Gossamer Blue 6x6 paper pad.    I made some Christmas cards and one everyday greeting card tpo show how versatile this collection is. 

I have a few other products incorporated into this page - chipboards from 2Crafty, flowers from Petaloo and a die from Prima.  

The snowflake is a chipboard piece from 2Crafty called "Fine Snowflakes" m00102. 

Here is another card using the 6x6 paper and the beautiful Gossamer Blue paper as well as Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue Ribbons.  I added some beautiful brown ribbon from Lemoncraft for accent.  

I used chipboard deer from 2Crafty  - Young Reindeer  and inked the chipboard with Walnut Stain, Distress ink.  The chipboard deer is nestled atop a die from JustRite Papercrafts.  

And the last card created using LemonCraft Gossamer Blue 6x6 paper along with the sweet Lemoncraft  buttons from Gossamer Blue as well as the Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue Ribbons.      This card features Vintage Time 06 sheet from the collection, shown below.  Isn't this simply wonderful?     

Thank you to Lemoncraft for providing me an opportunity to create with such gorgeous papers and embellishments.  Merry Christmas to all and may you all have a wonderful 2017.

This page is also available in my ETSY shop while it lasts. You can find it here. 

Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue Collection
Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue 03
Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue 02
Lemoncraft Vintage Time 007
LemonCraft Gossamer Blue 6x6 paper pad
LemonCraft Gossamer Blue 12x12 paper pad
LemonCraft Gossamer Blue Vintage Time 06
Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue Buttons
Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue Ribbons

Other Products:
Petaloo Botanica Blooms White 1102100
Petaloo Berry Spray Brown 1829-303
Petaloo White PaintableBurlap picks with berries 1650-019
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain
2Crafty Chipboard - Young Reindeer M00353
Brown  and White Cardstock
JustRite Papercraft Tree Dies 05050
JustRite Joy Oval Frame Die
Prima Snowflake Paste - 962906
2Crafty called "Fine Snowflakes" m00102. 
Prima Crochet Doily Die - 584054
white lace
Martha Stewart Snowflake punch border

DIY Masculine Christmas Cards Featuring Authentique

 DIY  Christmas Cards Authentique with a Masculine Flair

This is the last set of projects I worked on for the Flying Unicorns.   This is Part 1 of 2.  You will find Part 2 right here.  

  The set was intended to be a bundle for sale at the Flying Unicorns.   While no longer for sale, I still decided to show my projects.  I worked too long on them to not share.  And I think they are lovely.  

 I do have some DIY tips and I do show the basics on how I created these cards, but not the step-by-step in it's entirety.    These are pretty easy cards and I think the tips are really all one needs to get the gist.  

 I am sad to see it be done and yet joyful for the experience and the magical carpet ride the Unicorns and owner, Alda Stevens , provided me over the last few years.  Certainly years of growth and stretching. 

Alda Stevens passed away in the beginning of December.  Her departure from this world leaves a void in the crafting world and in my heart and in many hearts.  

May Alda Stevens and her sparkly pink Unicorn rest peacefully forevermore.   

Part 1

Card 1 : Reindeer card

I love this card.  I adore the sweet deer chipboard piece.  This card is also very easy to create - surprisingly so.  Scroll down for the techniques and DIY instructions.   The sweet deer is from  7 Dots - Yuletide Chipboard.  

Step 1.  This is the base of my card. To start, I am using a pre-folded white card sized 5in x 6.5 in.  The Authentique paper pad is 6x6 so you may want to trim some of the excess card base to fit the 6in paper.  You can leave the excess  if you prefer.  You decide what looks best.  

I added some white cardstock between the layers to tie in with the white from the doily I am using.   

Step 2.  Glue a doily in place on the card.  I actually used two doilies on top of each other for a brighter white.  One doily is sort of see-through in my opinion.  

Step 3.  I added the embellishments:  some pine sprigs, some mini floral berries and then the flowers.  If you look closely at the deer paper, you'll see the same sort of green sprigs and red flowers.  

Step 4.  Add some dark brown ink to the edges of the chipboard for shading accents.  I chose Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Walnut Stain.  You are not looking for full stain coverage - just edge accents.  This will help make that darling deer pop on the card to become a focal point.  

Products used:
Authentique Tidings Collection  6x6
7 Dots - Yuletide Chipboard
Petaloo Darjeelings - Mini Dahlias Tea Stained Petites in Red 1465101R
Petaloo Mulberry Street - mini Delphiniums Red /yellow/Dk Blue/Green 1300-223
While Doilies
white cord
Tim Holtz Alterations Holly Greens Thinlits
Mini Red floral berries
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut
pre-folded  white Card 5inx6.5in

Authentique Tidings Masculine Greeting Card

This card may be the easiest card I ever made and one I may love the most.  It's really strong and earthy.  Scroll down for the techniques and DIY instructions.  

Step 1.  This is the base of my card. To start, I am using a pre-folded white card sized 5in x 6.5 in.  The Authentique paper pad is 6x6 so you may want to trim some of the excess card base to fit the 6in paper.  You can leave the excess  if you prefer.  You decide what looks best.  

I chose the patterned papers I liked and ripped the papers so that the white core or the paper is showing.  That's my version of a snowy mountain.

Step 2.  Grab the chipboard and ink the edges of three trees using Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Walnut Stain.  Just a little ink to the edges.  Glue to the card.  

Variations for adding embellishments:

Step 3.  If you are a person that desires dimensional embellishments, then try adding some Petaloo floral berries topped with a jute bow from the Petaloo package.  The little touch of green is very striking against the texture from the jute bow. 

Variation #2:

Step 4.  Not feeling the green from the berries? How about dark brown berries.   The dark rich brown brings out the inked tree tips.  

Products used:
Authentique Tidings Collection  6x6 
7 Dots - Yuletide Chipboard
Petaloo Textured Burlap Picks in Pistachio 1204214
Petaloo Brown Berry Spray 
pre-folded  white Card 5inx6.5in
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut

Winter Deer Layout with DIY Tutorial - LemonCraft Part 1

Hello, I'm here today for my last post with LemonCraft.  Thanks for this wonderful opportunity to create with such gorgeous papers.   My last post is a two part post with the first post as a tutorial featuring the new Gossamer Blue collection.   The second post is a set of cards also created using the Gossamer Blue collection - for Christmas and everyday - to show the versatility of the collection.  

This is LemonCraft - Part 1.

 You can find PART 2. of my  farewell Lemoncraft post right here. 

 Scroll on down the page and you'll find the instructions.  

I decided to give the collection a winter look.  I wanted to create a page for the photo of deer that I took from my office parking lot.  Yes - this was taken from my car in the parking lot.  They are pretty close to me - but we are friends so they won't run away from me.  

(wink). 

I have a few other products incorporated into this page - chipboards from 2Crafty, flowers from Petaloo and a die from Prima.  

This page is also available in my ETSY shop while it lasts. You can find it here. 

Instructions: 

Step 1.  Rip a 12x12 sheet of Gossamer Blue 03 , making sure the white core of the paper is showing.  Ink the torn edges. 

Step 2.  Place a sheet of white cardstock under the torn section.  Tear the piece of wood grain paper from Gossamer 02 12x12 paper and glue to cardboard.  

Step 3.  Cut the doily shape from the die cut sheet of Lemoncraft Vintage Time 007.  Add a die cut doily also.  These are going to be layered to create a snowflake.  

Step 4.  Cut the center from the doily die shape - and layer the snowflake together as shown in the photo.  

Step 5.  Tuck the snowflakes under the cardboard and on the page as desired.  Start embellishing the page.  I used chipboard deer from 2Crafty - the small deer is 2Crafty Chipboard's - Young Reindeer  and the larger deer is from 2Crafty Chipboard - Elegant Reindeer .   I inked the edges of the chipboard with Walnut Stain, Distress ink.  

Step 6.  Fold the bottom corner up and add a snowflake to the corner.  Add flowers to embellish.    

Step 7.  I added snowflake paste for some sparkle.  

Here are some close ups of the completed page - frosty and beautiful.  

You can find Part 2 - Cards right here.  

Thank you to Lemoncraft for providing me an opportunity to create with such gorgeous papers and embellishments.  Merry Christmas to all and may you all have a wonderful 2017.

This page is also available in my ETSY shop while it lasts. You can find it here. 

Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue Collection
Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue 03
Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue 02
Lemoncraft Vintage Time 007
LemonCraft Gossamer Blue 6x6 paper pad
LemonCraft Gossamer Blue 12x12 paper pad
LemonCraft Gossamer Blue Vintage Time 06
Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue Buttons
Lemoncraft Gossamer Blue Ribbons

Other Products:
Petaloo Botanica Blooms White 1102100
Petaloo Berry Spray Brown 1829-303
Petaloo Botanica Vintage Velvet Mini in Teal 1139104
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain
2Crafty Chipboard - Young Reindeer M00353
2Crafty Chipboard - Elegant Reindeer M00093
Brown  and White Cardstock
Prima Snowflake Paste - 962906
2Crafty called "Fine Snowflakes" m00102. 
Prima Crochet Doily Die - 584054