Joyful Christmas Wishes Layout - Highland Christmas

Hello everyone, welcome back and today I have created a simple scrapbook layout using the Vintage Christmas new release HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS, collection designed by Sue Symth.
Here is my layout - using the papers, a page from the ephemera pack, a touch of red foiling over Embossing Paste. 
The complete instructions and tutorial on how to create this layout. 

"JOYFUL CHRISTMAS WISHES" BY ADRIANA BOLZON

Couture Creations List of Materials
HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS 12x12 paper pad CO726272 or listed papers below
Heat activated foil - Red Matte foil CO726052
Couture Creations Embossing Paste CO724870
Couture Creations white Gesso CO724871
C'est La Vie - Background stencil CO725772
Gemstones - Maraschino Red CO724169
Couture Creations Liquid 3D drops - Rouge ULT157659
Couture creations sanding block CO723060
Other materials
Red Flowers, cheesecloth,
All the list of papers
HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS paper CO726279 (reversed side)



HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS  paper CO726282



HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS  paper CO726285



 

HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS Ephemera pack CO726286 (one tag)



1. Create a base background with the HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS paper CO726279 (reversed side)using the  C'est la vie - background stencil - spread embossing paste over the stencil -randomly in the centre and a little on the side of the paper.

2. Heat dry the embossing paste with heat gun, once dry and still warm, cut a piece of red activated foil and gently rub over the embossed paste design with your finger. The foil will rub off onto the embossed paste.

3. Cut the bottom and top of the design from the  HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS  paper CO726282, distress the edges with the sanding block.

4. Cut four more strips from the reverse side of the  HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS  paper CO726282, distress edges with sand block. Adhere these strips along the top and bottom of the page, as shown in the photo.

5. Matt your photograph with 3 different papers from the paper pad - creating a framed border around the photograph. Photograph measuring 7.5cm x 10cm. Adhere matted photograph in the centre of the page, on a slight angle.
Spread some cheesecloth around the bottom of photo, secure it with glue.

6. Cut 8/9 holly leaves from the HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS  paper CO726285, Adhere around the photograph as shown above with foam tape.
Attach assorted red flowers.

7. Apply dots of Couture Creations Rouge Liquid 3D drops on the holly leaves, leave to dry.

8. Adhere one Tag from the HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS ephemera pack.

9. Dab a little White gesso over the red flowers to soften the appearance of them. Adhere randomly gemstones around the top and bottom of the layout.

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Thanks for stopping by, 
Cheers and big hugs

Adriana XX

Perfect Time to Remember - Seaside & Me Collection

Hello there everyone, thanks for stopping by,  today I have another 
Seaside and Me layout.

Using the Seaside and Me collection of ephemera and dies to complete the layout , I couldn't resist adding some flowers to the layout, to show you all how versatile these papers are. 




To begin with creating this layout, I have chosen three papers from the collection.









Using the C'est la Vie Background stencil CO725772 and spreading the 
Anna Griffin Embossing Paste CO724870 over the top of the stencil , I then sprinkling some white glitter over the embossing paste and heat set with heat gun. I love the texture and effect of the embossing paste with glitter.



The title chipboard has been inked with blue ink pad.
Time to Remember - chipboard CO725889




How cute is this little crab die !!  
I also cut a Mini lighthouse decorative die CO726164 then added some Anna Griffin White Gesso over the top of the the lighthouse.

I then cut 2 Seashells border die CO726174  for the top and bottom 
of the layout. Added all my flowers and leaves,

Couture Creations List of Materials
Couture Creations Go Cut and Emboss Machine CO724824
Couture Creations Seaside & Me - 12x12 Paper pad CO726150
Couture Creations Seaside & Me - 12x12 paper CO726199
Couture Creations Seaside & Me - 12x12 paper CO726205
Couture Creations Seaside & Me - 12x12 paper CO726198

Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Branching Coral die CO726172
Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Mini Lighthouse die CO726164

Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Crab die from the Deep Sea die CO726169

Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Seashells on the edge die CO726174
Couture Creations Chipboard word - Time to remember CO725889
Couture Creations Embossing Paste CO724870
Couture Creations White Gesso CO724871
Other : string, leaves and assorted flowers 


Thanks for looking  

Cheers and big hugs

Adriana XX

Time to Remember Layout

Hello there everyone,  Adriana  here again with another project using the new SEASIDE & ME collection
I have created a layout using some of the papers, dies and ephemera pieces with a touch of foiling all from the "Seaside & Me" collection. This collection is available from your local paper craft store NOW !!! Go and ask for it!!

Time to Remember - layout by Adriana Bolzon



Continuing with my scrapbooking of my photos from our family Cruise to New Zealand earlier this year. This photo shows the coast line of southern island of New Zealand - going to Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound.
The sheer cliffs and mountains hundred of metres high, just drop into the sea, it was so awesome cruising beside the gentle majestic mountains.  It was so amazing and just a wonderful moment !!!

Using the Seaside and Me collection of ephemera and dies to complete the layout , I couldn't resist adding a die cut of an anchor from an older collection
"Sea Breeze" CO724698 Anchored Flourish.
I also created some Foamiran flowers using the Couture Creations Foamiran white A4 sheets and flower die.
Adding some Deep Silver Pearls CO725365 over the page.



I also used the Seaside & Me Die Coral Reef CO726171 as a stencil and applying some
Anna Griffin Embossing Paste CO724870 Over the top, then sprinkling some Turquoise Embossing powder CO724993 over the embossing paste and heat set with heat gun.


Foiling two starfish with the Go Press and Foil machine CO725032 and "Starfish" CO726178
 hot foil stamp from the "Seaside & Me" and cutting them out - love the Vintage Rose gold foil !!










I also foiled the chipboard word "Time to Remember"



I also stamped the Seaside and Me - stamp - Starfish Mini stamp. CO726163 along the right hand side of the layout with brown inks, just to add a detail to the page.

Couture Creations List of Materials
Couture Creations Go Press & Foil Machine CO725032
Couture Creations Go Cut and Emboss Machine CO724824
Couture Creations Vintage Rose gold foil CO725694
Couture Creations Seaside & Me - starfish Hot foil stamp CO726178
Couture Creations Seaside & Me - 12x12 Paper pad CO726150

Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Branching Coral die CO726172
Couture Creations Seaside & ME Coral Reef background die CO726171
Couture Creations Seaside & Me Ephemera set CO726152

Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Crab die from the Deep Sea die CO726169

Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Mini stamp Starfish CO726163
Couture Creations Chipboard word - Time to remember CO725889
Couture Creations - "Sea Breeze"  Anchored Flourish CO724698 
Couture Creations - Foamiran White CO726143 
Couture Creations - Crystallina Glitter Glue CO721971
Couture Creations Embossing Paste CO724870
Couture Creations Deep Silver Pearls CO725364
Couture Creations Turquoise Embossing powder CO724993
Other : string, oxide inks, string, board.


Thanks for looking  

Cheers and big hugs

Adriana XX

Best Wishes Card - C'est La Vie Collection

Hi there everyone welcome back to the Couture Creations blog,
Adriana here today with a special card and special little U Tube video of more close ups of the card that I have created. 
 "Best Wishes" card using products from the new collection from 
Couture Creations "C'EST LA VIE" 




The background effect is so detailed, quite effective and different, this card looks amazing in real life, with all textures and layers. The background is created with the stencil from the C'est La Vie collection and Anna Griffin Embossing paste layered on top of a piece of clear acetate. Yes, Acetate !!!



Using the C'est La Vie Intricate frame stencil CO725770 and spreading a layer of the Anna Griffin - Embossing Paste CO724870 on top of piece of Acetate Sheet, gently lift off the stencil and leave the embossing paste to dry.

TIP: Once you have spread the embossing paste over the stencil onto the Acetate sheet - leave it dry overnight- don't use a heat gun, the heat gun may bend and curl your acetate sheet.



When attaching to the acetate to the card stock
using a clear craft glue and only place a small amount
usually where you will be adding some delicate flowers over, so that it hides the glue marks on the acetate.
 I placed a small amount of glue on the bottom left hand corner of the card.


Cutting some various fern leaves and flowers from the

C'est La Vie - Fern Leaves - decorative die CO725764
C'est La Vie - Geraniums Layered - decorative die CO725765

I have created a You Tube video with close up details / photographs of the card. 

Check out all the layers and closer details of card in the link below - 

https://youtu.be/IHy_BIqaYig
Thanks and big hugs
Adriana XX

Couture Creations List of Materials
C'est La Vie  CO725764 Collection of ferns dies
C'est La Vie  CO725770 Intricate Frame Stencil 

C'est La Vie CO725765 Geraniums layered die set
C'est La Vie CO725760 Framed Decorative die
Couture Creations - CO724870 Anna Griffin Embossing Paste 
Couture Creations CO724634 3mm Pearl Chiffon Cream
Ultimate Crafts ULT200024 Verde cardstock
Ultimate Crafts ULT200039 Battle Fatigue Card stock
Ultimate Crafts ULT200079 Fairy wings Card stock
Ultimate Crafts ULT200045 Paper Bag Card Stock


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Kraft+ Challenge - Stop to Smell the Roses

Hi there and welcome :)

since I have cleaned out my craft room - 
Oh, yes,  it has taken me a while,(nearly 2 months) LOL :)
and I am still going through a few boxes of crafting stuff.

I find myself with a new focus on creating and experimenting more.
It makes a difference when you have a craft room organised and sorted out.

Today I saw the new challenge on the

KRAFT + FUZZY CUTTING CHALLENGE

Here is the challenge for March.

Kraft + fuzzy cutting- using the fabulous sketch as well. So I decided to create a layout for this challenge.

Here is my layout

"Remember to Stop and Smell the Roses"

Using some of the papers from an older collection from Couture Creations 

"Magnolia Lane" - paper card pack. One of my personal favourite collections from Couture Creations - designed by Sue Smyth.

Material List

Fuzzy cutting all the roses images and butterflies 
from the Magnolia Lane paper collection.

CO724870 Couture Creations Anna Griffin Embossing Paste
CO724887 Couture Creations Anna Griffin Trellis stencil
CO725005 Moss Stone Embossing Powder
CO725737 Couture Creations Paper pad - C'est la vie
Script Stamp-set
White paint.

Kraft card stock

Thanks for looking :)

Cheers Adriana XXX