Christmas time at home - Art Journalling with Adriana Bolzon

Hi everyone,  Adriana here today with my another art journal creative fun page.

It has been a really tough year for some of us, and I think this Christmas will be so important for many and for me it will be all about my family and spending Christmas time at home.

I created an art journal page - something bright and flowery (as I always like flowers!! )

Using the Layered Poinsettia stamp set from THE GIFT OF GIVING  to create the large beautiful blooms and using the Couture Creations Alcohol inks to colour in my art journal. I show you how I created my page in my you tube video , which is at the end of this blog post.

VIDEO LINK:  https://youtu.be/VsrjLIta8Kw

Thanks for stopping by, 

stay safe and take care

Cheers

Adriana XX

:)

COUTURE CREATIONS PRODUCTS

CO727910 The Gift of Giving - Layered Poinsettia stamp and die set CO727880 Bronze Metallic Alloy Alcohol ink C0727888 Champagne Metallic Alloy alcohol ink CO727668 Fuchsia Glitter Alcohol Ink CO727672 Cardinal Glitter Alcohol Ink CO727671 Verdant Glitter Alcohol ink CO727890 Jade Metallic Alloy alcohol Ink CO727378 Gold Pearl Alcohol ink CO727956 Orange Fluro Alcohol ink CO7273818 Quick release die Paper

Step Up Christmas card with Adriana

 Hi everyone, Adriana here today with a very simple Centre Step up Christmas Card. Using The Gift of Giving Collection of papers and mini stamps to create the background of my card. With a touch of foiling with the GOPRESS and foil machine created with a Merry Christmas hot foil stamp from last years' collection.

For the background I stamped the Holly Silhouette Mini stamp CO727933 several times randomly around the edges of some card stock with Green Pigment ink.

Adding some fuzzing cut poinsettia's flowers from the the 12 x 12 paper  CO727901 and layering some of the petals on top of each other with foam dots.

 

Adding some Gold Gemstones in the centre of the flowers.

To create a centre step card just follow this template

Some of the lines are cut and some are scored or folded , it is very simple and easy to create.

Start off with a 6' X 12" card and score and fold as shown below..

Adding some die cut Holly Sprig mini die CO727918 with mirror board card stock, for an added touch of gold to finish off the card. Adding a foiled Merry Christmas with last year hot foil stamp = teamed up with the GO PRESS and Foil machine.

Thanks for stopping by, take care

Cheers Adriana XX

Couture Creations Products

CO727918 The Gift of Giving - Holly Sprig Mini Die

CO727901 - The Gift of Giving - Paper 12 x 12 

CO72793 The Gift of Giving - Holly Silhouette Mini stamp

ULT200067 Garnet card stock

CDEIPL017 Card deco Green Pigment ink

CO726342 Scoreboard 

CO725032 GoPress and foil machine

Gold Gemstones 

Mirror Board cardstock 

Merry Christmas Kookaburra - Art journal page

Hi everyone, Adriana here today and welcome to the Couture Creations Blog. I have been playing in my art journal again, it is very relaxing and so much fun creating and playing in my journal.

Since Christmas is only a few weeks away, I have created a Merry Christmas page with a touch of Australiana.  This could easily be created for a card instead of journal page.

Using the Couture Creations - Metallic Alloy Alcohol inks for the background, with some stamping elements from 

The GIFT OF GIVING & 

SWEEPING PLAINS collection.

I have a full tutorial video over on YOU TUBE

the link is end of this blog post.

I created the background on yupo paper 5x7

Using Cinnamon Metallic Alloy Alcohol Ink

and also Champagne Metallic Alcohol Ink

The Metallic Alcohol Inks give such a beautiful shimmery effect on the Yupo paper. I really love these collection of Alcohol Inks.

My tutorial video shows you how to create this page from start to finish.

I try to keep my video under 10 mins so that you get feel of how I created my project. Some sections are fast forwarded so that you don't get bored, BUT you can pause the Video at anytime by pausing or stopping the button on the bottom of the screen.

Once the alcohol inks are dry on the Yupo paper, I added some stamping elements

and also created my Kookaburra with the

SWEEPING PLAINS - Kookaburra Mini stamp and die set.

Also adding some poinsettias cut from the 12 x 12 paper

THE GIFT OF GIVING - Sheet #5 CO727901

To view my video CLICK HERE: https://youtu.be/d_gjn7d4EU0

all the products I have used are from Couture Creations and are all here:

Couture Creations Products CO727860 A3 Glass Mixed Media mat CO728160 Isopropyl Alcohol solution CO727888 Champagne Metallic Alloy Alcohol ink CO727885 Cinnamon Metallic Alloy Alcohol Ink CO727850 Alcohol Ink Blower CO727339 White Yupo Paper 5x7 CO727934 The Gift of Giving Merry Christmas mini stamp 

CO727901 Sheet 5 The Gift of Giving 12 x 12 paper

CO727984 Sweeping Plains - Kookaburra mini stamp and die set CO727992 Sweeping Plains - Anthem mini stamp CDEIPL028 Card Deco - Brown Pigment Ink CDEIPL031 Card Deco - Golden Red Pigment Ink CDEIPL020 Card Deco - Saddle Brown Pigment Ink CDEIPL023 Card Deco - Christmas Green Pigment Ink CDEIPL010 Card Deco - Orange Pigment Ink

Thanks for stopping by and stay safe

Cheers Adriana XXX 

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GOPOWER & EMBOSS MACHINE - COUTURE CREATIONS

 

Hello everyone !! 

Today,  we have a special blog post about EMBOSSING FOLDERS

and how to create stunning effects on your papercraft projects.

 Two Embossing folders are included inthe

GOPOWER & EMBOSS 

machine by Couture Creations.

Embossing Folders are a great crafting tool to add texture and interest to your papercrafting projects.

We have had many requests about embossing folders and 3D embossing folders especially the placement of the plates through our die-cutting machine. Adriana has made a video to show you all the

different sandwich set up of the plates, all the plates and mats are included when you purchase this fabulous die-cutting and embossing machine.

Here below is the sandwich set up of the A4 plates, which are included when your purchase the GOPOWER & EMBOSS machine. As a bonus you also receive 2 Normal embossing folders and 30 small dies all included when your purchase the GOPOWER & EMBOSS machine.

Adriana shows us how to set up the plates when using the two different types of embossing folders

NORMAL & 3D Embossing Folders

To view the video CLICK HERE: 

https://youtu.be/Ib8TvY7LIQo

Happy weekend and Happy Crafting !!!!!

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FLURO ALCOHOL INKS BY COUTURE CREATIONS

HI everyone Adriana back here again, today I have had a little play with

the Couture Creations FLURO Alcohol Inks....... 

soon to be released and they are coming to a store near you in the next few weeks!!!!!!! 

There are 10 new FLURO colours!!!

check them out:  HERE 

Now, I am not one for bright colours, and when I saw these I was a bit scared of them!!! 

Yes, the last time I saw FLURO colours like that was in the 80's !!!!  Haahaa !! But having played with them and adding the right combination of colours ---- OOHH!!!!  AAHHH!!!  they are really vibrant and a lot of fun!!

If you like doodling and bright funky colours - then these are for you!!!!! They look fabulous teamed up with a touch of black or silver....

So I created my backgrounds and then I created two very simple Desk Calendars Cards!

I created backgrounds on Yupo paper first with the

FLURO Alcohol Inks for my Desk Calendar cards.....

These would make a great teacher's gift or Christmas card for anyone of any age group and

by adding a Calendar Tab for 2021 - how perfect would this look on a desk!!!

Using the white Yupo paper trimmed to fit to the black base card stock and using the following colours

in this order as well - to great a wonderful rainbow effect.

CO727958 Fluro Green

CO727959 Fluro Blue

CO727965 Fluro Purple

CO727953 Fluro Red

CO727954 Fluro Burnt Orange

CO727956 Fluro Orange

CO727951 Fluro Yellow

Start by applying a little of the CO727337 Alcohol Ink solution over the yupo paper.

Starting with the yellow first and then the other colours as listed above in that order, from the bottom to the top.

Gently moving the colours around together each other with the fabulous

CO727859 Alcohol ink air blower.

Lovely FLURO rainbow effect - I just love it !!!

The fluro colours are very chalky and when dry have very matte finish, I haven't seen anything like this before in alcohol inks and I really think they are fabulous!! 

Once all the Fluro Alcohol ink colours are around the Yupo paper, leave to completely dry.

 

Adhering this rainbow coloured yupo paper on to black card and adding in the centre,

a small Calendar tabs for 2021.  

Then I stamped some new sentiments, which are perfect for the creative soul!!! 

Using a permanent black ink pad.

Don't forget to grab your calendar tabs soon !!  Hurry while stocks last !!!  - 

How perfect is this to give to someone for Christmas!!

A colourful and creative card that will last for the whole year!!!

How cool does this look ???  I splashed a bit of Pearl Silver Alcohol Ink around the edges on the black card stock - to make it look a bit arty !!!

I also created another desk calendar card - this time with only two colours of the FLURO alcohol inks

CO727959  Fluro Blue 

CO727951 Fluro Yellow

These two colour together will make a hint of green

and that how the green appears on this Yupo paper. Totally cool effect !!

Adding some stamped leaves around the edges and some doodling with a white permanent pen around the edges of the black card stock.

So thanks for stopping by today.

I hope you are all staying safe and have fun playing with the Fluro Alcohol Inks!

Cheers Adriana XX

COUTURE CREATIONS PRODUCTS: 

CO727958 Fluro Green Alcohol Ink

CO727959 Fluro Blue Alcohol Ink

CO727965 Fluro Purple Alcohol Ink 

CO727953 Fluro Red Alcohol Ink

CO727954 Fluro Burnt Orange Alcohol Ink

CO727956 Fluro Orange Alcohol Ink

CO727951 Fluro Yellow Alcohol Ink

CO727337 Alcohol Ink solution 

CO727338 White yupo paper 

CO727748 Calendar Tab for 2021

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Metallic Alloy Alcohol Inks - Abstract alcohol ink flower

 

Hi everyone,  today I am showcasing a Product Feature

from Couture Creations

Alcohol Ink Fine Point Blending Tips CO727342

together with some of the 

Metallic Alloy Alcohol inks

I created this very simple abstract flower and you can do it too!!!

These Blending Tips are perfect for painting and drawing with Alcohol Inks

and also great for adding details lines or dots.

I love the shining finish of the Metallic Alloy Alcohol inks...

Here is the video tutorial using the Fine Point Blending tips

LINK HERE: https://youtu.be/DsVw0IyeeH8

COUTURE CREATIONS PRODUCTS USED:

CO727860 A3 Glass Mixed Media mat CO728160 Isopropyl Alcohol solution CO727888 Champagne Metallic Alloy alcohol ink CO727886 Lavender Metallic Alloy Alcohol Ink CO727890 Jade Metallic Alloy Alcohol Ink CO727850 Alcohol Ink Blower CO727338 White Yupo Paper CO727342 Blending Fine point tips

Thanks for looking, Take Care Cheers Adriana XX 

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Using Adhesive Yupo Paper with Alcohol inks

Hi everyone, Adriana back here today for Couture Creations and today I am showcasing all things you can do with Couture Creations

ADHESIVE YUPO PAPER CO727341

I have many requests about how to create with this product, so I thought I do a blog post and video with all the different ways to incorporate this product in your paper craft projects..

I love doing art journalling, but when creating with Alcohol Inks unfortunately the papers in my journal are not suitable with Alcohol inks, BUT adding and using the Adhesive Yupo paper to the pages of my existing journal, I then can add alcohol inks by using Adhesive Yupo papers.

The Adhesive Yupo paper is available in A4 size but can be trimmed to any size smaller than this.

I show you all how to add the adhesive Yupo paper inside the are journal with no crinkles or folds. 

This works perfectly every time.

Using the new Metallic Alloys Alcohol Inks on the Adhesive yupo paper, inside my art journal.

Also the Adhesive yupo papers are great just cut out with your die cuts. I show you how to do this in my video as well.

How to use the negative piece of your Adhesive Yupo papers.

NOTE: when cutting die cuts with Adhesive yupo MAKE SURE THAT THE DIE in on top of the YUPO side not the backing pull off side... or it will not cut through.

and also how to use it as a masking technique on normal yupo paper.

All these techniques are in my short video below, so grab a cuppa and sit back and watch me create,

please click on the link HERE:

https://youtu.be/BOo-sHnrJ_Q

                                                Until next time

Stay safe XX cheers Adriana XX 

Couture Creations Products: CO727860 A3 Glass Mixed Media mat CO728160 Isopropyl Alcohol solution CO72888 Champagne Metallic Alloy alcohol ink CO727889 Rose Gold Metallic Alloy Alcohol Ink CO727890 Jade Metallic Alloy Alcohol Ink CO727850 Alcohol Ink Blower CO727338 White Yupo Paper

CO727341 Adhesive Yupo Paper

SB10267 - 3D decoupage push out Christmas sheet
CO727908 - The Gift of Giving - Sentiment die-cut set

Metallic Alloys Alcohol inks with Adriana

Hi everyone, Adriana here today and I am sharing another quick video using some of the fabulous new Couture Creations Metallic Alloy Alcohol Inks. These Metallic Alloy Alcohol Inks create fabulous backgrounds.  I then added some 3D decoupage sheets on the front of the cards. These are the Christmas collections of 3D push outs decoupage sheets which are also available now. These are really simple and easy to create and in a few moments you will have some great Christmas cards ready for this Christmas.

Here is my set of 3 Christmas cards.

The backgrounds are created on Yupo paper with the new

Metallic Alloy Alcohol Inks.

I have created a video to show how I created these backgrounds

and it is so simple and easy to do. Check it all out at the end of this blog post.

After adding the 3D Decoupage images I place a word sentiment from the

"THE GIFT OF GIVING" sentiment ephemera pack on each of the cards.

Adding some gemstones in the centre of each flower.

These are the three Metallic Alloy Alcohol inks that I used to create the backgrounds for the cards.

CO727888 Champagne Metallic Alloy Alcohol Ink

CO727889 Rose Gold Metallic Alloy Alcohol Ink

CO727890 Jade Metallic Alloy Alcohol Ink

SB10267 3D decoupage push out Christmas sheet

Here is my instructional video on how I created the backgrounds of the cards: 

VIDEO LINK: 

https://youtu.be/FkJ_2Ve87a8

Until next time
Stay safe XX cheers Adriana XX 

Couture Creations Products: CO727860 A3 Glass Mixed Media mat CO728160 Isopropyl Alcohol solution CO72888 Champagne Metallic Alloy alcohol ink CO727889 Rose Gold Metallic Alloy Alcohol Ink CO727890 Jade Metallic Alloy Alcohol Ink CO727850 Alcohol Ink Blower CO727338 White Yupo Paper

SB10267 - 3D decoupage push out Christmas sheet
CO727908 - The Gift of Giving - Sentiment die-cut set