Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Memories Captured | Couture Creations

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Hi everyone,
It is my turn on the Couture Creations Blog again.
My layout features a very rare photo of Miss T with both our fur babies.
(As you can see by Toby's face he is not a huge fan of Cadbury and Cadbury is quite scared of Toby) So when Miss T had both of them together with her I just had to take a photo to capture the moment forever.
  I wanted a simple no fuss layout but still with a bit of texture and colour.
To start I misted the cream base cardstock lightly with two different blue mists, allowing some splotches for extra colour.


next I die cut 2 x Art Deco Lace Frame using the Quick Release Die Paper 





See how easily the cardstock lifts off when you use the Quick Release Die Paper


I then cut the border of both die cuts, as you can see it changed the look of the die



Next I embossed a strip of Core'dinations cardstock using  Christmas Vineyard Embossing Folder from the NEW Christmas Collection (this is such a versitile embossing folder perfect for any occasion)


Next lightly sand the embossed strip to reveal the core colour. Then distress all the edges of the cardstock and patterned paper to create some texture to the page.


I layered the photo using foam tape onto the Fancy Frame die cut before adhering to page


I used the pieces that pop out of the Art Deco Lace Frame as accents, along with some gemstones


I nice simple layout created in 30 minutes, but still with some texture. 

 Happy Creating 


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Monday, September 1, 2014

Guest Artist | Craft & Quilt Fair Brisbane

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I am so very honored to asked to be the 
Guest Papercraft Artist 
at the 
Craft & Quilt Fair
8 - 12 October 2014

I will be there each day in my very own booth creating and  introducing new crafters to papercrafting as well as sharing tips and techniques to those of you who love papercrafting

Please come along and say hello if you are at the show
(it is my birthday month so feel free to bring coffee :) )

I am doing two Make & Take Classes each day
each Make &Take Kit is only $5 and you will create a quick card or layout
using some fun techniques.
I have five different Make & Takes and will do a different one each day.



See you at the show

 Happy Creating 
Kerrie


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Friday, August 29, 2014

Couture Creations Decorative Shabby Chic Frames

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But the off white colour doesn't always match my layouts



I wanted to share with you how with a tin of spray paint you can change the look of the frames, for this frame Silver so it matches Miss T's room


Bring your layouts out of your albums and on display in your home


 Happy Creating 
Kerrie


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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Let's Take a Selfie

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Hi it's Kerrie and it's my day on the Couture Creations Blog today
My daughter Taylah is queen of the selfies and when her little second cousin Willow came to visit what does she but teach little Willow how to take selfies ...this one was my favourite




 To start off I created some masks using the Moulin Rouge Ornamental Lace Die and Acetate


To die cut acetate I highly recommend using the Metal Adapter Plate


I die cut 3 x Moulin Rouge in acetate and cut one in half


I then placed all the masks on a piece of white cardstock
and sprayed with a shimmery mist.


remove the masks and you are left with a lovely background


I  used the NEW Couture Creations  Craft Mat under my work 


and as you can see the mist beads on the mat, I wiped it clean using a piece of paper towel. It is so easy to clean up after yourself with one of these mats. They are also heat resistant so great when working with a heat tool too.



I embossed the patterned paper to add some texture to my page, I just love this Retro Flower Embossing Folder




I also ran a metal frame through the embossing folder


and then sanded it back to reveal the silver metal



 I die cut 1 x Chandeliers border die from green patterned paper and 1 x Simplicity border die from silver Glittersilk cardstock, this i cut in half and only used a portion of it tucked under my photo mat.


I die cut 2 x Aurora Vine from Silver Glittersilk  cardstock and cut them in half using the top halves tucked in under the main flowers. Sprinkle a few pearls


I die cut 1 x Splendour ornamental lace die from white cardstock and cut it in half and tucked it under my photo


Other Products Used
Core'dinations Foundations Cardstock, White
Core'dinations Glittersilk Cardstock, Silver
Imaginisce Patterned Papers
Maya Road Trim and Fabric Flowers
Paper Flowers
Making Memories Metal Frame
Selfie Chipboard (unknown)
Lindy's Stamp Gang Mist
Acetate

Don't forget to visit the Couture Creations Blog for more inspiring projects from the Couture Creations Design Team and also you can follow Couture Creations on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest

 Happy Creating 




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Monday, August 18, 2014

Ride to Conquer Cancer Brisbane 2014

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#RTCCBR


THEY DID IT AND WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF WAYNE, LACHLAN & CAROLYNN

this is from their team page

WE WOULD LIKE TO SEND A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED US
AND FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS
WITH YOUR SUPPORT TEAM MATRIX RELOADED RAISED $14 380.00

Over the weekend we joined 1 124  riders who braved the wet cold conditions on  Saturday and then woke to a gorgeous day Sunday to complete our ride of over 220 kms.

The total raised for 2014 so far $3.8 Million bringing the total raised over the last 4 years $17.9 Million … this is amazing and you are all part of this awesome achievement.

Here is a look at where your dollars go
Since 2011, funds raised by the Rio Tinto Ride to Conquer Cancer® have supported 66 new research projects, including a $2.7 million Flagship project which will bolster QIMR's groundbreaking work harnessing the power of the immune system to fight cancer. Other research projects funded have focused on areas including:
  • Breast Cancer
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Bowel Cancer
  • Leukemia and Blood Cancers
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Skin Cancer
  • Brain Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Nasopharyngeal and Oesophageal Cancer
  • Endometrial Cancer
We have all signed again for 2015 and look forward to your support again in 2015
. …remember you are all welcome to join us and ride with us.
Carolynn, Lachlan and Wayne

here are some more photos


getting ready to set off on a very cold and wet morning



and they are off 6.30am on a wet winters morning 

and for Sunday the sun came out





Carolynn after finishing on Sunday



Lachlan after finishing on Sunday


Wayne after finishing on Sunday








On behalf of our sister Megan and everyone who has lost their fight to conquer cancer
we again Thank everyone who donated this year.



 Happy Creating 
Kerrie


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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Special Memories

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Hi all Kerrie here it is my turn on the Couture Creations Blog again


For my post today it is all about the photo and making a pretty layout ...no technique sorry just creating with  gorgeous dies and gorgeous papers

Sometimes I think we just need to get photos in albums and so this is a nice quick layout for you all to recreate.
I just adore this photo of my Great Nephew Blake loving his brand new baby sister Willow ...it is just the sweetest photo of them both. It melts my heart and takes me back to when my children where babies. Such precious memories to document
anyway enough of that onto my layout


Here is a look at all the Couture Creations Dies I have used

These gorgeous dies are the new Simplicity Borders from The Treasures collection.
Cut 2 of  one border and with the second border die cut it in half straight down the middle


again from The Treasures collection die cut one of the Moulin Rouge Lace Dies and cut it through the middle


Cut 2 of the Classical Die from the Glamour Days collection


cut one of  Swirl Die's from The Metricon collection I also cut this one to create two flourish pieces


Remember to use the Quick Release Die Paper with all your intricate dies as it makes diecutting a breeze everything just pops out ..none of the time consuming poking.
You will notice with the Swirl die I have left the Quick Release Die Paper in the die, I do this with all my smaller dies.


That is it....  you just need to layer everything together.
I have used Foam Mounting Tape Strips on the full border to give some dimension and also some foam mounting tape on the Classical die cuts
Everything else I have just used double sided tape.
For my embellishments I have used glue spots.


For my Imaginarium Designs Title I misted the chipboard with a silver spray, then added Silver Glitzin' Glamour Glitter Glue and to add some more glitter I sprinkled on some loose silver glitter


Here is my layout in the Madeline Decorative Frame..these are the latest release frames from Couture Creations and are perfect for showcasing your layouts on wall instead of popping them in your albums.




 Happy Creating 
Kerrie



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