Dovecraft's Purple Goody Bag

After the cards created with the pink goody bag it is now time for two projects based on the purple goody bag by Dovecraft. The only other products I used are First Edition dies, some light green cardstock from the First Edition 12" x 12" textured cardstock pad and adhesive.

For full product lists and step-by-step instructions please refer again to my Trimcraft gallery.

Dovecraft's Pink Goody Bag

Dovecraft Back to Basics Goody Bags - 25th Birthday

It is playtime with the Dovecraft Back to Basics goody bags! What really surprised me in the most positive way and the gorgeous and extremely sturdy square card blanks, which have a nearly glossy finish and come in three shades.

Dovecraft Back to Basics Goody Bags - Butterfly Wishes

For the two cards shown in this post I used the pink goody bag, First Edition dies and just a bit of silver-coloured cardstock for the birthday card. Full product lists as well as step-by-step instructions are - as usual - in my Trimcraft gallery. Just click onto the titles below the images to go directly to the projects.

A 'Bright Spark' Weekend

Dovecraft Back to Basics Bright Spark - A Hint of Summer

After a very busy week I needed a wee bit of relaxation and chill-out time at the weekend. And what could be better for that than some quality crafting time?! So I got out the Dovecraft Back to Basics Bright Spark collection by Trimcraft and got creative. The five cards featured in this post are the result.

 

Dovecraft Back to Basics Bright Spark - Pink Delight

 

Dovecraft Back to Basics Bright Spark - Floral Greetings

 Dovecraft Back to Basics Bright Spark - Special Wishes

I am still playing catch-up when it comes to the product lists and step-by-step instructions, but in this moment of time one card is already on the Trimcraft forum and the others will follow during the course of this week. All the details will then be available in my Trimcraft gallery.

Dovecraft Back to Basics Bright Spark - Special Day

Back to Basics - Pretty in Pink

Back to Basics Pretty in Pink - Someone Special

What is happening with the weather at the moment? After a warm spell it has been relatively cool all week. And today it feels more like winter than May. I have even had the heating on most of the day.

On a more positive note, Trimcraft are really treating us crafters with loads of brand-new products at the moment. Amongst the new releases is the new Dovecraft Back to Basics collection 'Pretty in Pink'. For both cards in this post I have nearly exclusively used items from this collection with just a handful of additions.

For the first card I also used a Me to You Easter sentiment stamp set (it also contains phrases that can be used all year round), First Edition dies and textured First Edition cardstock, i.e. all products used are from Trimcraft ranges.

Back to Basics Pretty in Pink - Thinking of You

The second card just features some die-cuts created with Tonic circle dies, silver coloured cardstock and flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts in addition to the 'Pretty in Pink' products.

I have again compiled product lists and prepared step-by-step instructions for these two cards. You can view them by clicking onto the titles below the images.

Twisted Easel Calendar

As the year 2013 is already nearing its end and Christmas will shortly knock at the door, desktop calendars make great little presents that we can create ourselves. A brand-new Trimcraft project is a twisted easel calendar - and Trimcraft are even supplying the calendar tabs as free template.

Here you can see my take on the project, which I created for Trimcraft using their great new Back to Basics Monochrome collection. You can view the product list and step-by-step instructions in my Trimcraft gallery. And for those particularly interested in dies: I used Britannia dies for the numbers. All other products used for this project are by Trimcraft.

From doily to flower

Have you ever wondered how you could use paper lace doilies for your craft projects? What about using them to create a flower? This is exactly what I did for the card above, which I created with Dovecraft Back to Basics Monochrome products.

I used one paper lace doily as base. For the additional layers I cut away the centres of doilies, cut open the then achieved doily rings and arranged and rushed the lace strips on the base doily with generous amounts of tacky glue whilst moving further and further into the centre with each layer. A fabric brad is ideal for the centre of the flower - the size is perfect, it has a lovely texture and it hides the edges of the final layer as well as any traces of adhesive that secures the last lace strip. But you might want to protect your work surface with a craft sheet or glass cutting mat, as the tacky glue will really soak into the material.

The pierced holes in the layers are created by hand, but I like to use a Tim Holtz idea-ology ruler for evenly spacing.

If you are interested in re-creating this card, you can find instructions in my Trimcraft gallery. Please just respect my intellectual rights for this card design.

Stylish Monochrome

I have always liked monochrome cards, as they can be so elegant and are just not too colourful even when a splash of colour is added for a special effect. But it is sometimes not so easy to find really nice monochrome papers. The new Dovecraft Back to Basics Monochrome collection is exactly what my heart desired - gorgeous papers and loads of different beautiful embellishments.

For the above card I used apart from Back to Basics Monochrome products

* white and grey textured cardstock
* a Tonic Studios vintage frame die
* Britannia sentiment dies and
* a swirl die by My Favourite Things/Die-namics

Full instructions for this card can be found in my Trimcraft gallery.

And I have got e feeling that you will see many more projects with these lovely monochrome products on my blog over the next few weeks. These dark and grey days might have an advantage after all ...

Little Claire Room with a View - Christening

Now it is just a few hours to go until the Little Claire show on Create & Craft (12 January 2011 at 11.00). And here is another sneak peak on one of the new stamp sets.

I know from craft forum discussions that many are struggling with ideas for christening cards. But there is no need to worry with this set, as it gives so many options.

For the first card I used Dovecraft Back to Basics papers and created a cross from 0.6mm brass wire. The wire ends are used to secure the cross on the card like a brad. The image is coloured in using ProMarkers.

The second card is again coloured in using ProMarkers. But this time I used a masking technique for the stamped image. I stamped the image of the bible onto the piece of smooth white card and then onto a sticky note. I cut out the image on the sticky note, placed it over the image on the white cardstock and stamped then the christening gown.

I hope you can tune into tomorrow's show.