Greek Temple

Good afternoon everyone,hope you all had a smashing weekend,speaking of weekend I hope you all got to see the fabulous launch from Tonic Studios launching the Greek Temple & English Picnic large layering dies and also the craft perfact card packs a real must for that touch of elegance.

Here is  a collection I made using the Greek Temple Die Set

Dies used:-

Greek Temple- Large Layering Die set

 basic Square layering Die set

Basic scalloped layering Die set

Glitz & Glamour Sentiment

Carnation Pink Nuvo Drops

Materials used:-

Greek Temple- Large Layering Die Set

Dear Santa sentiment

Craft Perfect A4 Card imperial Blue

Silver Mirri

Hunkydory snow Accitate

Clear crystals that can be found in your cheap shops

To put inside your shaker card.

Materials used:-

Greek Temple Large Layering Die Set 

Craft Perfect A4 card - Honey Gold

Craft Perfect  A4 card - Scarlet Organza

Nuvo Glitter gold Enchantment  embossing powder

Sentiment stamp & Die from Entangled Strips 

 Nuvo Honey Gold glitter Drops

Delicate Daisy

Good afternoon  crafters, welcome to my blog , it's a very quick post today but it's a card made from Tonic Studios latest launch which is available from create & craft and it's the invite die & stamp sets

Materials used :- 

Card stock 240gsm

Framed screens - curved crosses & Simple stripes

Invite die set -Delicate Daisy

Sentiment banner -stamp let's celebrate

Large layering die set - Ribbon & Bow

The card shape is from the Large layering die sets Ribbon & Bow and I have cut 2 the same size and scored roughly 1" in depth across the card to form a hinge for the card blank i then trimmed off the bottom edge so it sits nicely  the panels I added some silver sparkle dust to the flowers using a fine tip glue pen just for a little sparkle I made a sparkle gem to add to the centre of my bow .

Thank you for visiting today 

Until next time

VI toric xx

Evening Invitation

Good afternoon crafters, thought I would pop along and share another card with you from Tonic Studios invite die sets that launched yesterday on create and craft.

Materials used:-

      Invite - Beautiful Banner

  Invite- Archway Stripe

Invite Banner Stamps

          Delicate Embrace envelope die set

I used the Delicate Embrace  die sets to create the evening invitation ,but this could be your wedding invites so easy, especially if your batch making  as the dies are doing  all the work for you.

Thank you for visiting my blog today

See you soon

Victoria xx

Rose Garden

Good afternoon everyone, well it's cold and gloomy here in Cheshire today definitely coat weather flip flops packed away .
                                                   Today  we see a brand new launch from Tonic Studios with the invite die sets I have to say I really like these sets so very useful and versatile as there are sentiment stamps included in these sets with wedding invitation ,party invitations ,evening invitations so if you like to do invites order of service  this would be such a useful set to have in your stash each die set has a verso edge and each set has a different die cut edge that mix and match with one another.

Dies used:-

Harrop layering die set

Tonic flower punch

Frond Finesse

Framed screens - zig zag and floral screens die set

Pattern panel - Sunflower array die set

Wedding invite insert die set

Rose garden invite die set

The card was made using the Harrop large layering dies I cut 2x the same size and added a score line roughly 1 inch deep right across the card and then used red liner tape to stick the two pieces together to create the base shape ,I then die cut the outer frames  from the framed screens zig zag and Floral screens sets then  to frame the Rose garden invite set which I cut out 3 times i cut the outer edge using the pattern panel- sunflower array outer edge die.

 I cut the beautiful wedding insert into cream card stock and then cut the outer shape again and backed on gold pearl card stock I then drew around the outer edge with a pencil and cut out free had with scissors a gold mirri edge, I then added the Frond Finesse and cream flowers from a tonic punch in my stash and finished with gold nuvo glitter drops, and not forgetting a matching bow as many of you know me now I can not resist  a bow I'm addicted.

Thank you for visiting me today

Until next time 

Victoria xx

Traditional Wreath

Good morning everyone, what are we all up to today? Well for me it's prepping all day in my little craft room bliss hahaha ,some absolutely gorgeous things coming from Tonic but lips are sealed until launch, however I was going through my blog and realised I didn't share the large build a wreath I made for Tonic a little while ago . I know it wasent show on create and craft as it went missing so couldn't be shown so here goes

Build a wreath die collection

This was made using the largest wreath in the pack and firstly I painted it with green Acrylic paint both sides 2x coats then I cut the fern  out i couldn't honestly say how many but alot then I glued these 2x at a time until the wreath was covered I did glue everything with my Tonic hot glue gun.

I then started to add different die cuts trying to shape the baubles ect to get a bit of depth and dimension once the wreath was finished I added a little gold nuvo mousse on bits of leaves just to highlight certain areas,the berries were coloured with the nuvo pens and then I added some clear glaze to make them shine & I also added white gloss nuvo drops to the mistletoe  sprig just a lovely finishing touch.   

Until next time

Victoria xx

Get your bags packed

Good afternoon,Thought I would pop along and share some recent makes with you from Tonic Studios- Kings Cross Case & Hillingdon Bag available from create and craft

These bags and cases are so much fun to decorate male,female or for children & seasonal decorations I think they are a real must have die to have in your collection especially if you do baby showers, weddings, sweetie boxes at craft fairs.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today

Until next time 

Victoria xx

A Wee bit of Tartan

Good afternoon, well time to share a sneek peek  of the gorgeous Kings cross Case from Tonic Studios, I think this case is so cute it's so versatile that you can decorate it  feminine  or masculine or for children with little treats  inside, they are a fabulous gift to give.

Materials used :-

Kings cross Case Die Set

Gold mirri card

Bottle green card stock 240gsm

Tartan card stock 240gsm

The case  is so simple to put together once you have made your first one you will be away .

I have glued all the cases & bags together using Tonic's PVA- funky glue I don't use any other wet glue this glue gives you a little  time to stick  but once it's bonded it's glued forever and you want a strong bond as who ever you gift this to they will be showing it off and playing with it so you don't want it falling apart.

In the die set you get everything you need the buckle, handle, tag, label, and the lovely corners to finish them off with style.

Thank you for taking the time to visit today, I have lot's to share with you over the weekend so keep an eye open for my blog posts.

Victoria xx

Jewels jewels and more jewels

Hello and welcome to my blog today, more cards to share with you using the new Nuvo Jewel Drops from Tonic Studios,they are available in 8 stunning colours and they dry translucent.

Nuvo- Rosewater Jewel drops

Ornate Frame Layering Die Set

Faith Collection- New Life Cross

Congratulations Sentiment Die

Nuvo Jewel Drops-Orange Marmalade 

Venetian Lace Layering Die Set

Frond Finesse Die set

Entwining Trellis - Delicate Daisy

Chalkboard- hugs and kisses & Birthday Wishes

Nuvo Jewel Drops- Orange Marmalade

Faith collection- Sunray 

Faith collection Dove of peace

Square basic layering die set

Thinking of you sentiment

Nuvo Jewel Drops- Key Lime

Square basic layering die Set 

Merry Christmas Sentiment

Mini Wreath Decoration Set

Nuno Jewel Drops- Key Lime

Deco Geometric Layering Die Set

Basic Oval layering Die Set 

Hello sentiment

Nuvo Jewel Drops- Sea Breeze

Winter Wonderland Xmas Header Die Set

Mini Wreath Decorations Die Set

Rococco- Holly Bouquet

Deco Geometric Layering die Set

Nuvo Jewel Drops- Sea Breeze

Basic layering Circle Die Set

Let it snow sentiment

Mini Wreath Decorations Die Set

Nuvo Jewel Drops-Pale Periwinkle

Sentiment- Sent from the Heart

Ornate Frame Die Set

Just for you Essentials

Nuvo Jewel Drops -Rosewater & Grey Mist

Pampered pets collection - Pawesome poodle

Basic Oval layering Die Set

Deco Oval Trellis Base Die Set

Nuvo Jewel Drops- Sea Breeze

Sentiment:- Tiny Treasure

Rocking Horse- Baby Collection

Basic Oval layering Die Set

Nuvo Jewel Drops - Pale Periwinkle

Gingerbread house Die Set

Limoncello- Jewel

Good afternoon everyone, we have a brand new launch from Tonic Studios today with the  gorgeous Jewel Drops, 8 yummy colours to choose from :-
Orange Marmalade, Strawberry Coulis, Limoncello, Key lime, Sea Breeze, Rose Water, Grey Mist, Pale Periwinkle
Thesee drops are slightly different as they are translucent and appear like water droplets.

Materials used :-

Nuvo Jewel drops - limoncello

Harrop- Large Layering Die Sets

Sentiment- Sent with love

Until next time

Victoria xx

Celebrations & Sparkles

Good afternoon, welcome to my blog, I will be sharing  a collection of recent cards which are from Tonic Studios Rococo - Celebration Collection & also the gorgeous nuvo Sparkle Dust , which is available from create & craft in 12 stunning colours.

Materials used:-

Rococo - Celebration Die Set

Deco Geometric layering die set

 Simply Screens -Honeycomb border strip

Material used:-

Rococo - Celebration Die Set

Circle layering Die Sets

Sweet sentiment

Materials used :- 

Rococo - Celebrations Die Set

Retro Happy Birthday Sentiment Die

Scalloped Square Layering Die Set

Rococo- Celebration Die Set

Birthday Wishes Sentiment

Materials used :-

Rococo Celebrations Collection

Scalloped and plain circle layering Die Sets

Delicate Embrace Die Set

Materials used :-

Rococo - Celebration Collection

Celebrate Sentiment

Square straight edge & scalloped Layering  Die Sets

Materials used:- 

Square Layering Die Set

Girls night out collection - Dance all Night Sentiment

Nuvo- Sparkle Dust - Electric Blue & Silver Sequin

Materials used:-

Square Layering Die Set

Sentiment - Entangled Strips

Nuvo Sparkle Dust- Snow Glow & Rose Quartz

Materials used:-

Rococ- CeleBratton Die Set- Champagne  Flutes

Heart Layering Die Set

Square layering Die Set

Sentiment - Happy Anniversary

Thank you for taking a look around today , be sure to pop back tomorrow as I have a new launch to share with you.

Until tomorrow

Victoria xx

Happy Birthday & Sent with Love

Good morning crafters welcome to my blog today,if your a regular visitor you will notice my blog has had a face lift and changed,  hope you like it.
Anyway thought I would pop by and share another couple of cards with you from Tonic Studios Celebration Die Set & also the Sparkle Dust.

Tonic products used :

Rococo Celebrations- Birthday Bundle

Happy birthday Sentiment Die

Trellis Circle - Base Die Set

Twisted Veranda Die Set

Tonic materials used :-

Sparkle Dust - Hollywood Red

Sentiment -Sent with love 

Celtic Dream Die Set

Indulgence Affections- Heart Vines Base Die Set

Trailing Blossom Die Set

Thank you for visiting my blog today

Until next time

Victoria xx

Celebtations & Sparkles

Good afternoon crafters,well it's been a very busy weekend here prepping for future launches for Tonic all I can say is there's stunning things coming, but this weekend you will have seen the launch of the Rococo Celebration Collection & also the gorgeous Sparkle Dust  so I thought I would pop along and share some makes with you from these launches

Dies used:-

Rococo Celebrations - cake

Rococo Celebrations - presents

Large Layering Die Set -Bowscale

Make a wish sentiment

Materials used :-

Sparkle Dust - Fresh Kiwi & Cinnamon

Large layering Die Set - Bowscale

Sentiment :- To the one I love

Exquisite Stamp Set - prom princess

The card is  8"x8" and the lace effect down the edge of the card was made using a double sided sticky sheets ,stick one side to the card and then peel off the other side and stick a  length of lace down on to the sticky sheets then cover the area with Sparkle Dust,  Fresh Kiwi and rub in well shake off the excess and put back into your pot then with a fine brush ,brush off remaining glitter, then peel away the lace and now cover with Sparkle Dust Cinnamon and again rub in well tapping off the excess and again brush any bits away with a fine brush like a make-up brush.

  I also cut the sentiment out using double sided sticky sheets and covered with the Fresh Kiwi Sparkle dust and I added a little to the hair decoration on the stamp 

Thank you for visiting today

Until next time

Victoria xx