Multi dimensional card using XCut dies

I found this lovely die in a local Craft Shop and just could not resist!

It is from the XCut Build-a Scene range.

 

 

 

I used wax paper between the dies and the cardstock as the dies are quite detailed.

I cut all the separate pieces in one go. Try and keep it all together!

Use silver or grey chalk to edge the clouds.

Use a glue pen as the lattice work is very delicate.

Cut the background for smaller balloon by hand (green here).

You can die cut two different colours and insert the negative pieces into the balloon.

I found it quicker to just cut another balloon.

 

 

The final product.

 

 

Easy to make and an explosion of colour.

  

My tiny Scrap Room!

I have turned my 2m x 3m entrance hall into a Scrap Room. 

 We never used the front door and hubby suggested that I utilise the space. 

What a brilliant idea!

 While it is very small, it stops me from buying anything that I don't actually need -

 (at least that is what I remind myself)! 

The sliding door allows loads of light into the room.

 

 



View from the passage

 

Shelves with tools & paper on the left

 



 

 

Workstation with chest of drawers on the right

 

I was so impressed with Carolyn's and Bella's organised scrap rooms that I have sorted,

 binned and labled every item (well almost!).  I made dust covers for my machines using t-shirt material.  The 'jewellary' box on the chest of drawers conveniently houses all my Tim Holtz distress inks and embossing powders.

 

I recently painted the room and all I need now is an inspirational

scrapping slogan above my desk!

 

I love having my own space!

 

 

 

 

 

Unconventional Wedding Card

I made this unconventional wedding card for my friends Carl & Marelize. 

 It complemented her colour scheme.

 

 

I used:

Spellbinders

Cuttlebug Quilling

Prima  Flowers & Crystals