Tuppence Coloured

Tuesday, 15 December 2015

This little light of mine

Hello bloggers, welcome to my blog!

The Festive Season is practically upon us – I've already been to three parties and I've one more to go, as well as the office Secret Santa/Christmas Sweater buffet lunch (that’s today!) - and I haven’t even got my tree up yet.

As a matter of fact, we are debating whether or not to put the tree up this year. The cat HATES it, because it goes in the window and spoils her view of the street outside. We've even caught her trying to use her laser vision to destroy it ! :)

There’ll definitely be lights, though. Yule- the winter solstice - is the longest night of the year so lights of all sorts are in order.

This little luminary is based on the Baker’s Box. It’s die-cut in vellum with a battery tea-light inside (I love boxes too and a die that helps me make cute little containers is fine by me!). And I had to play with the Sleigh Ride Edgelits some more before they retire...

Here's how I made it. If you enjoy, please subscribe, like and/or comment - I do so enjoy hearing from you.

See you soon!

Crafty Hugs,

Keren

Saturday, 12 December 2015

Fleece Navidad

Hello bloggers, me again!

Today's card feature a sweet punch art sheep, who is hoping for a snog from a handsome ram- we're calling her Baabara -

My husband had lots of fun coming up with alternative sentiments - like - "Baa Humbug!" and "Fleece on Earth". The card is going to some friends in Australia - and yes, I know they have a lot of sheep in Australia but I don't know if they have urban sheep. I bet their sheep are nice, well-behaved sheep, not the wooly hooligans we have here...

Here's the video...

And here's the supply list.

Supply List

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Tuesday, 8 December 2015

Nesting Parcels Christmas Card

Hello bloggers, thank you for visiting today.

Today’s card transforms from one parcel to three. You could, if you wanted, tuck a gift card into the middle layer.

It’s reasonably straightforward to make – however, you do need to pay attention to the measurements so that the three layers nest properly. Here are the measurements you will need –

Cut three pieces of card –

11 ½ by 3 ½, score at ½ inch, and 5 ¾ inch (finished size 5 ¼ by 3 ½)

8 ½ by 3 ¼, score at ½ inch and 4 ½ inch (finished size 4 by 3 ¼)

6 by 2 ¾, score at ½ inch and 2 ¾ inch (finished size 2 ¾ by 2 ¾)

On the reverse of each piece of card, draw a line ½ inch from the bottom edge. One the medium and large pieces, also draw a line ½ inch from the top.

Mark the halfway points for front and back of the finished layers, from the left (where you scored at ½ inch) –

Large - 3 ¼ (for the notch) and 8 ½ (for the slit)

Medium – 2 ½ and 6 ½

Small - mark on the bottom edge at 4 5/8

Like this -

Cut three pieces of DSP -

5 x 3 1/4

3 3/4 x 3

2 1/2 x 2 1/2

Now see the tutorial for how it all goes together!

I hope you've enjoyed this project, and I hope you'll give making one of these cards a try. Let me know how you get on - I do love to hear from you.

Oh, by the way - if you like the papers, ribbons and embellishments I used in this card, some of them are being retired when the new catalogue comes into force at the beginning of January - so if you want them, don't wait to order- You can shop with me by clicking the link at the top of the page, or go straight to the item you want by clicking the link below.

Back soon with another project. See you then!