Hello, my dear friends,
Today I would like to share with you a swap that I received from sweet Valentine - we were partnered at Facebook "Gold Pro Loaded Envelope" themes "Mixed Media ATC Coin".
Here are some pictures of Valentines amazing creations
Hello my friends,
As promised I am coming back to share with you detailed process of creating monochromatic tag/ornament using Memory Box dies.
I love those dies and purchased purposely huge amount of those during sales here and there (please do the same if you can). Big + of these dies - unique, detailed and very elegant design;" -" - it can cut only through one layer of paper (no chipboard), but it makes it more fun while layering those
Let get started on my project...
I was making a decorative Christmas tag for a swap (you can find more here). This tag I wanted to keep in white shades (monochromatic).... I saw a while ago several projects where ladies making 3D cards, layered, mix colored and so many more using Memory Box dies.... I wanted for sure to try something like that....
I started with die cutting several die cuts: frame, deer, swirls, etc in multiple quantities(see the video below)....
I took Orchard Tree Frame (OTF) as a base, added TH deer, another OTF, layer of snowflake swirls, OTF, embossed velum, OTF and that's the frame (later I sealed the back of 1st layer of OTF with layer of regular velum (adding some "snow" glitter inside for shaker effect).
That's how I achieved that foggy image of deer in the woods under snow
The rest was easy....
I started adding pre-cut swirls and layer those on the side of the frame. After I "dry fit" all parts I took floral bouquet apart and glittered all steams (using glossy accents and glitter).
Tip: some of the paper swirls are so delicate, that they can't hold the weight of glitter on it... I reinforced it on the back with glossy accents...
After all steams dried, I placed them back in desired order on the left bottom corner of my layered OTF
On the top of tag/ornament I adhered some lace and seam binding from NSK
Now it is time to place it on the tag
I needed to come up with decoration on the tag that can hold tag/ornament OTF in place. So I used second TH deer from TH Rein Deer Flight and more paper Memory Box swirls in the right bottom corner
and I embossed that deer s well
I would live it as is, but by the rules we had to use bling and layers on the project, so I added acrylic leaves and earring stud bling
On the top of the tag I used very small amount of glittered and reinforced Memory Box swirls
That way my main OTF tag/ornament can rest on the bottom substantial reindeer stopper and be gently hugged by the swirls on top
That way my partner will be able to use both tags separately or together
Now I needed to make a gift wrapping/bag for these tags. I used cellophane bag that I decorated with white paper frame & swirls (Memory Box) and some bling and few white flowers
For the closer I decided to use paper doily, lace bow and altered paper clip
It all looks just beautiful packages and decorated..... Great presentation & Gift!
Hope you enjoyed this post and will take a bit of your time to watch this speed up video of assembling process on this project!
Thank you so much for stopping by and spending some time with me!
Hello my dear friends.
I recently worked on several projects and was "forced" to come up with some sort of packaging idea/gift presentation.
Well, while I designed my packaging, I recorded it for you..
There is nothing really new about that gift presentation or gifts for that matter. But it all came out so darling, so I thought, maybe you would like to see it and hopefully it will trigger your own crafty imagination.
The idea of something inexpensive, but handmade is so close to many of us.
How about these few items?
As you can see, the secret is to keep whole ensemble in the same or similar shades of color.
Wrap everything into glittered pillow box that was embellished with basic none fused shaker element (mind you, its not finished, in order recipient to apply it to her/his needs) with beautiful ruffled rosette. I think this color combo of gold and turquoise is just divine...
Ok, now to the handmade items: how about displayed on the card stock handmade paper tassel charm. So pretty. I used slightly different shade of bluish turquoise, gold in metals and few blue beads. That kind of broke/shaded our basic color tones into something more dimensional. Don't you think?
Adorable greeting card of 3 by 3 inch format with volume background and adorable banner across + cutest volume embossed envelope with tiny rosette as a closer.
you can specify your greeting card with choice of greetings that are attached inside of your card with washi tape...
Well, that is it...
I hope you like it and will watch my no fuse tool shaker embellishment process video.
Have a good one!
Xo-Xo-Xo, Natasha
Hello my dear friends,
Today I want to share with you my first ever paper tassels.
I saw many wonderful crafters making those and never could see the beauty or originality of those until now.
Paper tassel is fun, fast and pretty project, especially if you can personalize it or turn it into a charm.
What a pretty and functional handmade gift it can be.
You need very basic supplies for making those:
- scraps of paper or fabric (depending which material you like to work with); my paper piece measures 7 1/2 (this measurement is the length of your tassel, so you can adjust it) by 2 inches;
- washi tape;
- adhesive: hot glue or glossy accents or any paper glue;
- basic jewelry making kit: pliers/cutters, chain piece, few beads, couple charms, bead caps, wire or eye pin, clasp and connector wrings.
I did my research on YT and selected my the most favorite tutorial on how to make a tassel and followed it to a tea. You are welcome to do so or watch recording of process of me making tassel down below.
Here are few pictures on finished product...
Enjoy the video and making those!!!
Pss... it is very addicting... don't tell me later, that I didn't worn you!
XO_XO_XO
tight hugs, Natasha
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