Santoro Mirabelle Notebook

I recently purchased a notebook for training notes, but they can be so uniform and downright boring. So I opted for a soft cover notebook from Ryman's, which is really nice to the touch, and decided to enhance it with a Santoro Mirabelle centre piece.

The topper consists of white heavyweight cardstock covered in Santoro Mirabelle deco mache papers and adorned with Santoro Mirabelle images and embellishments. I just love this collection by Trimcraft, and it will be nice to have a Santoro Mirabelle creation with me at work.

A product list for this project and step-by-step instructions are available in my Trimcraft gallery.

And some more Bohemian style cards

Bohemian - Just For You

What can be nicer than crafting with some a bit bolder and summery colours when it is so cold, wet and relatively chilly outside? The weather has been pretty poor all week and today it is even more like autumn due to strong winds. But at least Dovecraft's Bohemian collection provides a bit of colour on a dull day.

Bohemian - Peacock Shaker Card

Nearly all products used for these cards are by Trimcraft. I only added card blanks, teal cardstock, kraft card and acetate. In addition, I used a black ink pad and ProMarkers to colour in the rose. Full product lists are in my Trimcraft gallery. You can also find step-by-step instructions for both cards there.

Bohemian Stag

For the card in this post I have gone all colourful with the Dovecraft Bohemian collection. The photo does not even give the beautiful floral paper with a gorgeous pearlescent sheen justice. I added lace ribbons and a wooden shape for a bit more rustic feel for this nature-themed project.

And colouring in the stamped image of the stag was so relaxing. Just what I needed after a busy week.

I have again prepared a product list and step-by-step instructions. Both can be found in my Trimcraft gallery.

And if you like the Bohemian products as much as I do, remember to enter Trimcrafts's monthly competition by 30 June 2015 to be in with a chance to win a paper pad and some embellishments.

Here come the boys

Belle & Boo - Gone Fishing

It was really time to work again with the Belle & Boo collection by Trimcraft and to create some cards with those adorable images. For the two cards featured in this post I concentrated on the boys. It is so refreshing to have craft products that also cater for them.

Product lists and step-by-step intructions for both cards are again available in my Trimcraft gallery. Just click onto the titles below the images to be taken through directly to the details for the card in question.

Belle & Boo - Birthday Boy

Two Santoro Cards

Santoro Mirabelle - Little Feathered Friend

The gorgeous Santoro Mirabelle and Santoro's Willow products by Trimcraft are, of course, not only suitable for stroking and creating home decor items. So it is really time to share some cards with you.

All products used for these two cards are from the Santoro collections and arranged on Dovecraft 6" x 6" card blanks. For full products lists and step-by-step instructions please refer to my Trimcraft gallery.

And the cards in this blog post do not even require the use of a die-cutting machine.

Santoro's Willow - For You

Decorative Santoro's Willow Frames

Santoro's Willow - Mechanic of my Heart Frame

The products from the new Santoro's Willow collection by Trimcraft are so absolutely gorgeous that I just have to be a bit selfish and use some of them for home decor items. Otherwise I would probably just end up stroking the products and not use them, as I would not like to part company with them ...

I also adore the modern and stylish RIBBA picture frames from IKEA - especially because of the nice deep frame, which can stand up straight on a cupboard, shelf or windowsill. And although these 13cm x 18cm frames are not as deep as the square version they still provide enough space for a few, not too high embellishments.

Santoro's Willow - Mademoiselle Snow Frame

Frames of this kind can make lovely presents, but these two will definitely not leave my home. And more will follow in the near future.

Product lists and instructions for both projects can be found in my Trimcraft gallery. Just click onto the titles below the images to get directly to the relevant page.

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