Marvellous Mosaic & Hexagons Die Set - Tonic Studios New Launch

Happy Thursday!

I have no idea where this week has gone! It has just flown by and we are nearly at the end of half term already.  We've had a great week though.

Today, I'm sharing a new release from Tonic Studios of the Marvellous Mosaic & Hexagons Die Set.  My affiliate links are here, with thanks:

UK & Europe - HERE

USA - HERE

This die set is really versatile, it can be used in so many ways.  For my first card I used the hexagon outline and made it into a card base by cutting around the embossed lines.  You can see the various images that come with the set and I added a stamped sentiment from another set.

For my second card I die cut then inked over the flowers in distress oxide inks and added the sentiment which I also inked over.

See you again soon,

Shabneez

Products Used:

Tonic Studios Marvellous Mosaic & Hexagons Die Set

Distress Oxixde Ink Pads

Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive

Craft Perfect Cardstock

Evverything else from my stash

Hello Friend - Tonic Studios Craft Kit Launch

Happy Tuesday!

As it's the 20th of the month it's time for the reveal of the latest monthly Craft Kit from Tonic Studios.  Here are my affiliate links at no cost to you, with thanks:

UK and Europe - HERE

USA - HERE

A very feminine and floral Kit this month from Tonic Studios.  The elements are perfect for friendship themed cards or even Mother's Day which is just around the corner.

For my first card I opted to use the spotlight technique and I have a reel on my instagram showing how I made this card using this technique.  I added a heat embossed sentiment to the die cut 'friend' from the Kit and Nuvo Dream drops to finish.

For my next card I made a fancy fold card and used cardstock strips to make a background before adding one of the die cut panels from the Kit and a sentiment.

Finally for my last card I used the Nuvo Glimmer Paste from the Kit.  I die cut one one of the panels making it into a stencil.  With the spatula from the Kit, I spread the paste through it.  I added a die cut sentiment from the Kit to finish.

I hope you enjoyed looking at my creations using the contents of this month's Kit.

See you again later in the week,

Shabneez

Products Used:

Tonic Studios Hello Friend Craft Kit

Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive

Craft Perfect Black Cardstock

Nuvo Ink Pads

Follow Your Dreams Rainbow Box - Tonic Studios Craft Kit Launch

Happy Thursday!

Today is the launch of the monthly craft kit from Tonic Studios.  You can subscribe monthly or buy the boxes individually every month.  

My affiliate links at no cost to yourselves are here should you wish to use them:

UK - HERE

USA - HERE

I made a selection of items using elements from the box in different ways.  There is a stamp and die set together with Mica Mist, a box of coloured pencils, Nuvo drops, lots of cardstock and more!

The box is really easy to put together and is held closed by a scalloped lip.  I decided to use the colour pencils so stamped and coloured the images then stuck them on the box.  I added Nuvo drops to the scallop edge on the other side to finish.

Next up, I made an aperture card using the dies from the box.  I love that you get different varieties of cardstock - textured, glitter, mirror and pearlescent are all included.

Lastly, when I made this last card I was actually thinking of Eid which we will celebrate shortly.  I loved the mandalas and cut them out of the purple mirror card.  I sprayed mica mist on to the background card which gives a beautiful sheen in the light.  I added scallops from the die sets and added Nuvo drops to finish.

I hope that you've been inspired by my creations using this month's Craft Kit.

See you again tomorrow,
Shabneez

Products Used:

Tonic Studios Craft Kit - Follow Your Dreams Rainbow Box

Delightful Daisies Card Creator - Tonic Studios Craft Kit 63 Launch

Happy Tuesday!

I don't know where the first 2 days of the school holidays have gone.  Thankfully the snow has melted and it's milder so we've managed to fit some outdoor activities in.

Being the 20th of the month, it is time for the launch of the latest Tonic Studios Craft Kit - the Delightful Daisies Card Creator.  There is a lot you can do with this Kit as it contains so many elements - stamps, dies, Nuvo products, cardstock, stamp pads, blender brushes etc. Here are my affiliate links:

UK and Europe: HERE

USA: HERE

For my first creation, I used the die to create a gatefold card.  It's so easy to do and I added other die cut elements.  Inside, I used the stamps from the kit and coloured in with my Nuvo Coloured Pencils.

For my second creation, once again all the dies and cardstock are from the Kit, I created a fun fold.  I used the Nuvo Glitter drops from the Kit to add some more decoration.

I think this may well be my last blog post before Christmas so I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

See you next week,

Shabneez

Products Used:

Tonic Studios Craft Kit 63 - Delightful Daisies Card Creator

Card & Envelope Creator Die Sets - Tonic Studios Launch

Happy Weekend!

As promised here is the second of my blog posts for the day!  I am showcasing the fabulous new release Tonic Studios Fancy Floral Card Creator and Sent With Love Envelope Die Sets.  They are so easy to construct and I have shown you various ways to use them below. Here are my affiliate links:

Card & Envelope Creator Die Set - UK and Europe

Card & Envelope Creator Set - USA

This shows the card open together with the gift card and envelope.

This shows the card closed and it fits into the envelope perfectly.

Here is an example using patterned papers and I have left a square blank so you can write your message on it.

My final sample using both patterned papers and mirri card.

I hope you enjoyed looking at my creations.  I have used the sets to make an 80th card for my Uncle's birthday and an anniversary card for my neighbour.

Have a lovely weekend,

Shabneez

Products Used:

Tonic Studios Fancy Floral Card Creator Die Set

Tonic Studios Sent With Love Envelope Die Set

Showcase Sew Crafty Special Edition Die Set - Tonic Studios

Happy Tuesday!

There's a Cyber Week special edition launch from Tonic Studios today.  This set not only comes with a set of 40 dies to make 3D and projects and cards but it also includes storage pouch, double sided cardstock, a stencil and a set of 25 stamps.

If you're in the UK or Europe you can purchase it HERE

If you're in the USA you can purchase it here HERE

I was tasked with making cards using the Set and I added various products from my stash too.

For my first card I decided to create a cotton reel shaped card from kraft card.  I wrapped ribbon around it and added the lace die cuts.  I added die cut pins that I put Nuvo drops on - don't they look realistic?  I finished the card by adding some more die cut elements to my card and a heat embossed sentiment.

For my second creation, I opted for a slimline card.  I used some of the patterned papers and stamps.  I went through the stencil with glimmer paste to give an added texture and chose coloured ink for my stamping to create a fresh looking card.

Grab yourself your bargain and see the other Cyber Week deals Tonic has to offer as well before they end tomorrow!

See you again soon,

Shabneez

Products Used:

Tonic Studios Showcase Sew Crafty Special Edition Die Set

Nuvo Glimmer Paste

Nuvo Ink Pads

Ribbon from my stash

Patterned Panels Die Set - Tonic Studios Launch

Happy Wednesday!

I've already been sharing my creations using the Patterned Panels Die Set by Tonic Studios as it was on Create & Craft a couple of weeks ago and I can't stop playing with the sets.  In fact, you may recognise one from my Friday blog post!

There are 3 different sets to choose from and you can see my creations using them below.  There are more examples on my social media.  All of them are teamed with the:

Simply Sentiment Stamp Die Set - http://shrsl.com/3spgn

My affiliate links are by the side of each of the different patterned panels below:

Stitched Criss Cross Pattern - http://shrsl.com/3spg2

Spectacular Starburst - http://shrsl.com/3spgb

Delicate Dots - http://shrsl.com/3spg7

FULL COLLECTION: http://shrsl.com/3sppv

They are all on offer so I hope you can grab a bargain!

See you again soon,

Shabneez

Simply Shoe Shop Collection - Tonic Studios

Happy Weekend!

I wasn't planning on doing a blog post today but I just had to tell you that the Simply Shoe Shop Collection is available discounted directly from Tonic Studios today!

Here are my affiliate links which I'd appreciate you using at no cost to yourself:

Simply Shoe Shop Collection - UK and Europe

Simply Shoe Shop Collection - USA

There are 2 main types of shoes - the magnificent high heels and the sneaker type shoe which I have used above together with the frame dies and sentiments that come in the collection.

Above, I have used another of the high heel shoes and below a card using the sneakers.

The Shoe Frames die set is extremely versatile and can be used with any of your other stamps and die sets.  The largest die in it fits an A5 sized card perfectly.  You can see individual links to the items I have used below.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend,

Shabneez

Products Used:

Tonic Studios - I Love Shoes Stamp Set

Tonic Studios - Shoe Frames Die Set

Tonic Studios - Simply Shoe Shop Die Set

Everything else from my stash

How To Use Stencils with Liquid Watercolours - CrafTangles DT

Happy Wednesday!

The boys have gone back to school and it's so quiet in the house.  I do miss them.  We had a really good break, taking the opportunity to recharge our batteries whilst catching up wth friends and family.

I'm up on the CrafTangles blog today using liquid watercolours with stencils.  I'd never thought to use this combination before, probably because I tend to rely on inks with my stencils! 

I truly enjoyed creating these cards as when I first started out I didn't know what I'd accomplish.  It was exciting lifting the stencil to see the creation - doesn't take a lot does it?!

First up, I used the Dream Big stencil and a few colours of inks.  I managed to create a slight ombre effect with the lettering from dark to light blue then added splashes of yellow and pink. 

I finished the card by adding Tonic Nuvo drops which I treated myself to from the Create & Craft Birthday event.  I absolutely love the shades and the texture you can create with them.

Next I used just 2 colours of liquid watercolours and painted through a corner of the Net Lace stencil.

The effect that was created reminded me of tie and dye.  I spattered egglant watercolour to finish and die cut a part of it to stick on my card.  I added some washi tape and a sentiment to finish.

For my final creation I remembered to take a photo of my creation before I took the stencil off!

From this you can see how I've taped down the watercolour card onto my glass mat and used the left over colours on my mat to make this creation.

Being such a fan of rainbow colours, I couldn't bear to cut this one up other than to matt it on to black card to make it pop.  I added a die cut sentiment to finish.  It's definitely my favourite of the three.  So tell me, which do you like the most?

Enjoy the rest of your week,
Shabneez

Products Used:
CrafTangles Liquid Watercolours
CrafTangles Dream Big Stencil
CrafTangles Net Lace Stencil
CrafTangles Geometric Bursts Stencil
Tonic Nuvo Crystal Drops
CrafTangles Cardstock
Everything else from my stash

CrafTangles Wanderlust Papers With A Twist

Happy Tuesday!

How's your week been so far?  Has the snow stayed away?  It's been chilly my end but the sun has made up for it - having said that, it is wet and very windy today!

I'm up on the CrafTangles blog today with a beautiful new paper pad called Wanderlust.  As you can imagine from the title it's a travel themed paper pad but it incorporates some stunning florals as well.

For my first card I went all out on the travel theme and made a postcard using one of the papers which I cut to size then used glimmer paste through a stencil to create the 'Carta Postale'.  I stuck this on another of the papers and fussy cut some images as decoupage.

I went around the sentiment and postcard with distress ink sofly to create a more vintage look.

For my next card I chose a fresh, floral paper and used my favourite fairy dust glimmer paste through a leaf stencil to get a textured background.

I decoupaged the camera in the top left corner and added a sentiment to finish.

For my final card I used a damask stencil on a predominantly Italian themed page.  The damask just made me think of the embroidery and material prints I'd seen when I'd travelled around parts of Italy.

To soften the black gesso I'd used through the stencil I added some copper art wax.  I love the sentiment on this on - Take Me Anywhere!

See you again later on in the week,
Shabneez

Products Used:
CrafTangles Wanderlust Paper Pad
CrafTangles Glimmer Paste - Denim Blue
CrafTangles Glimmer Paste - Fairy Dust
CrafTangles Black Gesso
CrafTangles Art Wax - Copper Penny
CrafTangles Stencil - Damask Delight
CrafTangles Stencil - Autumn Leaves
CrafTangles Stencil - Vintage Label
Distress Ink in Brushed Corduroy
CrafTangles Denim Cardstock
Everything else from my stash

1 Stencil 3 Ways - CrafTangles DT

Happy Monday!

How was your weekend?  I certainly heard a lot of cheers from the neighbourhood on Sunday afternoon when England scored all those goals!

I'm up on the CraftTangles blog HERE with cards using the CrafTangles Rainbows and Clouds stencil. 

As you can see I've managed to create cards using limited supplies - stencils, distress inks and card!

For this first card I went all out using the largest rainbow on the stencil with distress inks.  I then sprayed on water and left to dry.  For the stars I used distress oxides as I prefered the chalky effect they gave.  I finished with a sentiment.

Next up I used a soft grey for the clouds and the raindrops stencil to create a border.

For the final card I actually had a little girl in mind who I'm sure will love this card.  I used the smaller of the two rainbows on the stencil and added clouds and stars before matting and layering.

Stencils don't have to be used just for backgrounds - they can just as easily be used as focal points for cards as well.

See you again later on this week,
Shabneez

Products Used:
CrafTangles Rainbows & Clouds Stencil
CrafTangles Raindrops Stencil
CrafTangles Cardstock
Hero Arts Stamp & Die Set
Everything else from my stash

A Trio of Love & Sequin Cards

Happy Monday!

How was your weekend?  I'm all refreshed and ready to take on the new week. 

I'm up on the CrafTangles blog HERE today with a selection of cards using their love themed papers and element pack.  While I was making the cards it got me thinking how you don't really need a day to tell someone you love them do you?  So, I recommend you make love theme cards all year round!  I know I'd like that - haha!!!

As you know from my previous blog post, I'm big on bright colours and so this collection is an ideal one for me!

My first creation is the most simple using a strip of paper, a couple of fussy cut elements and sequins to embellish.

The second creation is a gap card using the heart element to secure the 2 parts together.  I've added a sentiment, strips of paper and sequins to embellish.

This final creation is my favourite.  I used twine to wrap around the fussy cut flower bouquet and used it as part of the background too.  I stamped a sentiment onto the fussy cut tag and added sequins once again to embellish.  Do you have a favourite?

Have a wonderful week and I'll see you again on Friday!
Shabneez

Products Used:
CrafTangles Be My Valentine Paper Pad
CrafTangles Be My Valentine Element Pack
CrafTangles Sequin Mix - Candy Blue
CrafTangles Sequin Mix - Hot Pink
CrafTangles Everyday Sentiment Stamps
Everything else from my stash