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[Tutorial] Faux Letterpress with Embossing Folder
If you are here for the Gelatins Blog Hop, please click here. Morning Crafters! Some of my most wanted Lifestyle Crafts embossing folders are finally shipping! While I was waiting on my new folders to arrive, I experimented with the Faux Letterpress technique. I've tried the technique a couple times before but was not satisfied with the inks I had. This time I tried Lifestyle Crafts letterpress ink and loved it! Here is a comparison photo. Crisp, even impression when using the letterpress ink on letterpress paper. The color is a bit off in this photo - I used the left piece...
B for Blossoms Origami Tutorial
Hello everyone! Nina here with another project for GCD Studios. This week we are challenged to create something related to Bs: Basket, Birds, Bee, Bunny and Blossoms! :) I made this bouquet for my Blossoms assignment:) The blossoms are based on the traditional origami flower. The original version was designed for thin and single-sided origami paper. Here is my version for the beautiful heavy weight double-sided pattern paper:) Save half the amount of paper used and get this beautiful double-sided look! :) Let's get started! Supplies: Pattern Paper: (Striking Stripe, Flowery, Flower Child Plaid, Wondering Geo and Organic Geo from...
Juice Box Video Tutorial
Happy Tuesday Crafters! It is not a secret that I am a big fan of paper boxes! I have had my eyes on the fabulous Juice Box die by Lifestyle Crafts Core Collection for about 3 months and now it is finally shipping at lifestylecrafts.com :) My blog readers can use code WAFFLE at checkout for 20% off the entire order. If this is your first time playing with a box die, the following video tutorial may help you get started quickly:) Note 1: Cutting the notches is not a must but if you are using cardstock or heavy weigh patterned paper, the notches will help you get a clean...
5 Ways to Use Banner Tabs
Do you know that besides the monthly releases (march, april), Lifestyle Crafts also has their Core Collection Dies? Fancy Envelope Tabs is one of my all time favorite! Here are 5 fun ways to use the banner tabs die: 1. Use the tabs to make a party decor! (details here) 2. Use a tab to highlight the sentiments on your card. (details here) 3. Gift Wrapping 4. As a tag (details here) 5. Labeling your storage boxes with the tabs. Fun, right? :) I like how the dies are in pretty big sizes for some creative possibilities:) My blog readers can use...
Criss Cross Gift Wrapping Tutorial - Teacher Gifts Blog Hop & Giveaway
Welcome to Joy's Life April Design Team Blog Hop & Giveaways! I'm so glad that you joined us! If you came from Julie's blog Cricut Chick, you are right on track! This month we are challenged to create something that could be given to a teacher as a year end / thank you gift. How about a nicely wrapped journal or book? I used "teacher" from Everyday Occasions and "thank you" from Tag You're It Set One by Joy's Life. The journal I used is 5-1/2" x 3-3/4" x 1/2" - a piece of thin 12" x 12" paper is perfect for...
Free Valentine Gift Card Holder (Heart Top Box) Templates (PDF & .studio)
Valentine's Day is just two weeks away, let's make some lovely holders with hearts on top, shall we? :) Tie some pretty ribbon around your cards and they will still fit ok. :) And this time, I tried something new:) I made a true print-cut-fold-and-done template! Show in the photo below: Fully printed in the front and real washi decorated in the back :) I actually like the printed one better myself:) For flexibility, I threw in a blank printable template as well :) Here is a little preview of the patterned template: I used pastel colors because it helps...