Crafter's Companion Edge'ables Sneak Peek

COMING SOON to Crafter's Companion USA: Edge'ables

I'm super excited about these new dies! I could hardly contain myself waiting for the day I could show a sneak peek. These new Die'sire Edge'ables dies from Crafter's Companion USA are da' BOMB!

I used the new Celebrate Edge'ables Die on this card. The dies are sized perfectly for a standard A2 card. I diecut White Pearl Shimmering Cardstock, trimming it slightly smaller than the card base, and popped up with dimensional foam tape.

To make the graduation hat, I hand-cut pieces from Black Pearl Shimmering Cardstock, adding a black brad and tassel made from gold thread. Turned out super cute! (Confession -- It took me a few tries to make the hat. I spend way more time making that the rest of the card. HA!)

On the black card base I used the Burst Stencil with Versamark Ink on a dauber - then embossed with Ranger Holographic Embossing Powder.

Hop on over to the Crafter's Companion Facebook Page to catch a few more sneak peeks this week, along with tons of other fun projects and crafty inspiration. Oh...and the Blog too ;)

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NEW Stencils from Crafter's Companion USA

Today is the DAY!!! Crafter's Compaion USA is releasing 8 NEW Sheena Douglass Decorative Stencils!!! WOOHOO!

I made this card using two of the new stencils - Distress Grid and Shady Meadow.

Stencils are SO popular! You can do just about everything with them. On my card, I used a portion of the Shady Meadow Stencil to sponge Peacock Feathers Distress Ink on the card base. What an easy way to make designer cards! I just put the stencil down where I wanted some of the pattern, sponged the ink, moved the stencil to another spot on the card and sponged again. So simple! And cleanup of the stencil is so easy, because distress inks just wipe right off.

Next, I die-cut a heart and sponged on Spun Sugar distress ink over the Distress Grid Stencil. Then I stamped a the flower with Warm Lipstick Distress Ink and the little hearts with Peacock Feathers Distress Ink. I added a little shading on the flower by using an Aquabrush and a little of the Peacock Feathers Ink.

All around the edges of the heart is Silver Halo Glitter Mix from Stampendous. I could EAT that stuff!

I decided I wanted the heart to be thick like chipboard. So I die-cut like 3 more hearts out of white cardstock, then adhered them all together on back of the decorated heart. I love how it turned out. The sentiment is stamped and heat embossed in white on a scrap piece of Rose Pearl Shimmering Cardstock. and popped up with foam tape. A few rhinestones in the center of the flower and then popped the entire piece on the card front with foam adhesive.


I really appreciate you taking time to stop by my blog today :)

Supplies:
Sheena Decorative Stencils - Distress Grid and Shady Meadow
Sentimentals Vintage Floral Collection - Greetings Stamp Set
Sheena A Little Bit Festive - Ivy Borders
Sheena A Little Bit Sketchy - Bloomin' Beautiful
Die'sire Essentials - Hearts
Shimmering Cardstock Rose Pearl
Distress Inks - Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Peacock Feathers
VersaMark Ink
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Teal Cardstock
White Embossing Powder,
Stampenous Silver Halo Mix Glitter,
Rhinestone Stickers
Aquabrush
Ink Blending Foam
Dimensional Foam Adhesive
Glue Pen
Die-cutting/embossing machine
Heat Tool

Sneak Peek Time

Hello everyone. Today I get to give a sneak peek of the NEW Crafter's Companion Sheena Distressed Grid Decorative Stencil that will be coming soon!

This new stencil is fantastic! It's 7" x 7" and gives you so much room to work with. I can't wait for you to see all the other new stencils that are being released. THUD!



To make the design on my card, I placed the stencil over the white cardstock panel and sponged with Antique Linen Distress Ink. Next, I die-cut a heart and placed the negative piece over the white cardstock panel and sponged with Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick and Antique Linen Distress Inks. The sentiment is stamped with Memento Luxe Espresso Truffle ink and heat embossed.

I also die-cut a heart from kraft cardstock, sponged with Antique Linen Distress Ink, and topped with ribbons, twine and button.

For the inside of the card, I die-cut the heart and used the negative piece to sponge.  Then I used the new stencil and sponged distress ink over the top.

You'll find more sneak peeks the new stencils on our Facebook Page. Make sure to "Like" the page, so you can keep up with all the latest news.

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Supplies:
Crafter's Companion Sheena Stencil - Distress Grid
Crafter's Companion Sentimentals - Memories are Made Stamp Set
Crafter's Companion Die'sire Essentials - Hearts
Distress Inks - Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Antique Linen
Memento Luxe Ink - Espresso Truffle
Crafter's Companion Kraft Cardstock
White and other misc.colored cardstocks
Clear Embossing Powder
Ink Blending Foams
Ribbons, Twine, Button
Double Sided Foam Adhesive

Good Times Perspectives

Hey Hey Crafters!  Here's another card I designed with one of the NEW Sheena Decorative Stencil from Crafter's Companion USA. This stencil is called Perspectives.

To get all the shading on my design, I used several colors of Distress Inks with ink blending tools. It was super easy! Whatever color felt good to use...I went for it :)  I know you're gonna have fun with this stencil and all your inks! Seriously...you can't go wrong!

The sentiment is from Crafter's Companion Vintage Sentimentals - Verses set. I stamped on vellum and heat embossed with black embossing powder. I adhered the chipboard speech bubble over the vellum piece and trimmed - then popped it up on the card using clear dimensional adhesive. Didn't this turn out sooo cool!?!

These new stencils are 8" x 6".  Remember...you don't need to use the entire stencil when creating. As you can see on my card, I only used a portion of it. Stencils are SO POPULAR! I just can't get enough of them!

Have a great Friday :)

NEW Decorative Stencils from Crafter's Companion

I'm SUPER EXCITED to share the NEW Sheena Decorative Stencils that are now available from Crafter's Companion USA. In addition to the new stencils, there's NEW stamp sets added to the Sheena Douglass - A Little Bit Magical Collection. Great new products!

For my card design, I used the new Deer and City Trees stencils. Each stencil is 8" x 6", but I only used a portion of each.

I was able to achieve this stunning texture on the trees by using Glossy White Dreamweaver Embossing Paste mixed with some Eye of the Tiger Dreamweaver Metallic F/X. I spread the paste over the stencil on Gold Dust Shimmering Cardstock. After removing the stencil, I immediately dusted additional metallic powder over the wet embossing paste. I let the paste dry slightly (15 - 20 minutes or so) then used a soft paintbrush to brush around the loose metallic powder. Next I heat it with my embossing gun. The result was an awesome bumpy texture...which I LOVE!

Once the piece was cooled off, I used a soft rag to rub the excess powder around the cardstock -- and help clean off any loose powder. (Actually...I think I used my finger...and then the soft rag! LOL) This is just one of the ways you can use the embossing pastes. If you prefer a smooth finish, don't use a heat gun. Just let the paste dry completely on it's own.

I sponged the deer onto the piece with Aged Mahogany Distress Ink. For the snow, I spread the white embossing paste freehand using the Palette Knife. While still wet, I sprinkled with glitter - then let completely dry.

The sentiment is from Vintage Christmas Collection Sentimentals - Season's Greetings set. I've stamped on vellum and heat embossed with white embossing powder. I added a little chipboard star as if it were on top of the tree.

Check out all the great NEW products on the website HERE. FYI - Crafter's Companion is also selling Dreamweaver Embossing Paste and Accessories too! SCORE!!!

Fun stuff!!!