Couture Creations Sea Breeze - Zig Zag Card

Hello there,

I based this project on a Thank You Card I was asked to make that would accommodate

photos, so what better way to display these photos than into a zig zag card.

Out of black cardstock, cut out 1 of 19.5cm x x 12cm rectangle and 

4 of 19.5cm x 13.5cm - score these 1.25cm along the long edge and 

apply double sided tape

Join each rectangle in a zig zag fashion and fold along scored lines. Cut an angle from the first 3 cards measuring up 9cm to the corner of the second rectangle.

Choose various sheets of the Sea Breeze Collection Patterned Paper and cut the following:

4 of 11.5cm x 19cm

2 of 11.5cm x 15.5cm

2 of 11.5cm x 11.75cm

Line up with the black cardstock and cut an angle out of all

Cut out 7 belly bands measuring 14.5cm x 4cm and score both ends at 1.25cm

Fussy cut the top of the anchor and word "Sea Breeze" on the 

CO724664 Sea Breeze Collection: The Sea Breeze Patterned paper

and measure and cut a 11.5cm width.

Take the oval pictures, rectangular notices and beach beauty photos from CO724681 Diecut Ephemera Set and mount them onto 

ULT200044 Cinnamon and ULT200006 Chasm 12 x 12 cardstock and trim close to each diecut

Attach photos to the backs

Adhere the shells and notices from the CO724680 adhesive chipboard onto 

the belly bands on each panel.

Cut a 70cm length of ULT157507 Magnolia Lane - Black Decorative Lace 

and adhere it to the back of the back of the last page then adhere a patterned paper over it

Products used:
CO724905 - Sea Breeze Collection Pack
ULT157507 Magnolia Lane - Black Decorative Lace

Tools and Accessories used:
CO724681 Diecut Ephemera
CO724680 Sea Breeze - Adhesive Chipboard
CO721985 6mm Double Sided Tape
12mm Double Sided Tape
Stainless Steel Scissors
CO721957 Self Healing Cutting Mat (15"x15")
12 x 12 Paper Trimmer

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Photos used with permission from Vicky Price and Mia Price-Young

Couture Creations Magnolia Lane - Gift Candle

Hello there,

I needed a quick gift to give in appreciation, the recipient loves candles,

I decided on dressing up this sweet smelling Pink Butter Icing candle with 

Sue Smyth designed Magnolia Lane Papers and embellishments.

Cut out a piece of ULT157492 Magnolia Lane - Butterflies and Lace Patterned paper 

2.5 x 10.25inch or 6.5 x 26cm length, apply double sided tape to all edges back and front.

Cut out a length each of 26cm or 10.24inch

ULT157507 Magnolia Lane - Pink Decorative Lace

ULT157507 Magnolia Lane - Black Decorative Lace

Adhere pink lace to one edge of patterned paper and 

black lace to the other side and adhere to candle

Using CO723816 Craft Glue Spots adhere flowers to patterned paper randomly.

Decorate edge of flowers with CO721971 Glitzin' Glamour Glitter Glue - Crystalina

Set aside to dry

Stamp out the words JUST BECAUSE from 

ULT157509 Magnolia Lace - Stamp Set in black ink

Voila! one gorgeous, sweet smelling candle made as a gift for a friend

Couture Creations Magnolia Lane Products:

ULT157492 Magnolia Lane - Butterflies and Lace Patterned paper

ULT157507 Magnolia Lane - Pink Decorative Lace

ULT157507 Magnolia Lane - Black Decorative Lace

ULT157509 Magnolia Lace - Stamp Set

Other Products from Couture Creations:

CO723816 Craft Glue Spots

CO721971 Glitzin' Glamour Glitter Glue - Crystalina

12mm Double Sided Tape

Stainless Steel Scissors

CO721957 Self Healing Cutting Mat (15"x15")

12 x 12 Paper Trimmer

Miscellaneous products:

3inch or 7.75cm diameter candle

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Couture Creations Sea Breeze Pop Up Card

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Hi Everyone, it's Bridget here with a 3D pop up card for you today for the 

Couture Creations Design Team.

Using the Sea Breeze collection designed by Denise Boddey for 

Couture Creations and Ultimate Crafts

 Cut a 12" x 12" Charming cardstock at 8.5" x 12" or 21.5cm x 30cm.

Score at 2 3/4", 5 1/2", 8 1/4" and 11" or 7cm,  14cm, 21 cm and 28cm.

Turn and score at 2 3/4" or 7cm.

Cut off a 2" x 12" or 5cm x 30cm piece off the bottom and set aside

 Cut up to the score line on 3 scored lines and on the last line cut and angle up as shown.

From the 6" x 6" paper pad cut out 2 x 6.5cm x16cm or 2 1/2 x 61/2 inch pieces

6 x 6.5cm or 2 1/2 inch squares 

4 x 3 1/2" x 2 1/5" or 6.5cm x 9cm rectangle pieces

 Taking one of the 6.5 x 16cm pieces adhere with double sided tape to the flap at the edge and close the box by adhering the tab to the other side to form a box. Adhere the second piece of the same size to the back of that piece. Adhere the rest of the cut out pieces from the paper pad as shown.

Take the 2" x 12" or 5cm x 30cm piece that was set aside earlier, cut into 1" pieces, 

adhere double sided tape to the folded edges. 

On the first piece adhere the smallest shell pieces from the Diecut Ephemera self adhesive set, turn over and put talcum powder over the exposed pieces to make the top part of the self adhesive non adhesive so they don't stick to other parts of the card when closed.

Repeat with the larger size shells to a second piece. 

You can choose to put 2 or 3 pieces inside the box, I chose to add 2 sections.

Adhere the Sea Breeze sentiment frm the Diecut Ephemera set to the back flap and 

take a piece of white netting and adhere it to the front of the box and over the back.

The card folds flat for posting

Products used:
CO724651 - Sea Breeze 6 x 6 Paper Pad
ULT200020 - 12"x12" Charming cardstock

Accessories used: 
CO724733 Sea Breeze - White Netting
CO724681 Sea Breeze - Diecut Ephemera Set
CO724732 Sea Breeze - Metal Charm Set
CO724678 Sea Breeze - Metal Trinkets
CO724680 Sea Breeze - Adhesive Chipboard

Tools used:
CO721985 6mm Double Sided Tape
CO721956 Stainless Steel Scissors
CO723973 Cutting and Scoring Tool
CO721957 15" x 15" Self Healing Cutting Mat

Couture Creations Design Team Introductions for 2016 - Jo Simons

Todays new Design Team Member introductions for Couture Creations is

Jo Simons

who is a returning Design Team Member.

Check out her wonderful technique for aging an anchor

Couture Creations 2016 Design Team Introduction - Winter Blues

Hello, I’m Bridget Larsen, 

now living in sunny North Brisbane after having lived in Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney. I am lucky to be the wife of a very supportive husband, Michael and mum to Keira and Emma who are young adults. I was born in Fiji and came to live in Australia in 1983, so I’m almost Australian.

At a very young age I was always dabbling in anything arty/crafty. I have been paper crafting for the past 16 years and scrapbooking and dabbling in other crafts and hobbies like papermaking, cottage crafts, book binding, graphic design and photography during the past 20 years. I grew up in a family of crafty, hands on relatives so it was no surprise that I would continue in that area as a hobbyist which has led me to various jobs in this field.

I initially wanted to learn to craft while I was still young enough to be able to discover and physically attempt everything there was to learn out there so that when I retired I would be familiar and comfortable with designing anything I wanted to. I love all sorts of techniques, mixed media, working with papers and dies and my work usually turns out clean and complicated but adaptable, duplicatable and fun. I love working with photos, incorporating them into cards, books and off the page projects. I also taught and demonstrated at various craft shows and craft groups around Australia and was invited to Seattle, USA to demonstrate and teach at a craft retreat. I was very lucky to be on the inaugural Tim Holtz Crafting Cruise to Alaska in 2009. Along this journey I have met and made lots of lifelong friends.

I love inspiring my friends and relatives and look forward to inspiring the world with my creations.

You will find my creations on my blog http://bridgetlarsen.blogspot.com.au/

It is an honour to be invited to design for Couture Creations for 2016-2017.

My first Couture Creations Design Team post features the Sea Breeze Collection designed by Denise Boddey. A wonderful collection of glorious set of papers, embellishments, die cuts as well as stamps and embossing folders. 

We're truly into winter now in Brisbane so why not decorate a tissue box that will be put to good use. I usually visualize myself in a far away country with sun and sand to keep me warm and the 

Couture Creation Sea Breeze Collection was perfect for this project.

 Prepare an MDF tissue box and lay 12mm double sided tape on all edges. 

Pull out the section on the bottom of the MDF box and lay 6mm double sided tape on the edge 

 Choose your desired sheets from the Sea Breeze Collection Pack of papers and lay over all 5 sides excluding the bottom of the box. Take your scissors and cut into the top of the box where the hole lies and fold back the pieces of paper onto applied double sided tape on inside of the lid.

Take 2 sheets of gauze and apply vintage ink direct from the inkpad 

onto the gauze to give it that vintage worn rusty look.

 Using a hot glue gun, apply glue over opposite sides of the top of the box and lay each piece of gauze on the glue in a scrunched fashion. Add the blue mesh over each piece of gauze and glue down with hot glue.

Apply liquid glue to the diecut ephemera and sprinkle with glitter. Glue the diecut pieces on top of the netting. Glue the white netting between the blue netting on the long side of the box. 

Glue various charms onto the netting and box. 

I am sure when you visualize yourself on a sunny, sand filled beach you will get better real quick.

Products used:
CO724905 - Sea Breeze Collection Pack

Tools and Accessories used: 
CO724733 White Netting
CO724734 Blue Netting
CO724681 Diecut Ephemera 
CO724732 Metal Charm Set
CO721985 6mm Double Sided Tape
12mm Double Sided Tape
Stainless Steel Scissors
CO721957 Self Healing Cutting Mat (15"x15")
CO721971 Glitzin' Glamour Glitter Glue - Crystalina

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Couture Creations Design Team Introductions for 2016 - Anita Enright

Todays new Design Team member introductions for Couture Creations is 

Anita Enright

is a returning Design Team Member

She has made a gorgeous Sea Breeze card

Couture Creations Design Team Introductions for 2016 - Alison Bevis

Todays new Design Team member introductions for Couture Creations is

Alison Bevis

her unique use of hair gel on a layout is amazing using

Sea Breeze Collection

Couture Creations Design Team introductions for 2016-Adriana Bolzon

Today the introductions start for the new Design Team for Couture Creations.

Adriana Bolzon



is a returning Design Team member and her work is awesome.

Check it out HERE

Exciting news - Couture Creations Design Team - WOYWW 365...T Tuesday

I have some super exciting news to share. Some of you may remember this audition post. Well I have been humbled and very excited to say the least when I was invited to be one of the Design Team Members for Couture Creations for 2016-2017.

I was in shock when I found out, as those who apply for these positions will understand. So watch out for some exciting posts of creativity during the next year.

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We welcome  our 2016/17 fabulous Design Team

Adriana Bolzon

Alison Bevis

Anita Enright

Bridget Larsen

Jo Simons 

Tracey Cooley - Special Projects

Kerrie Gurney - Design Team Coordinator 

 our 2016/2017 Design Team officially start their term July 1st, you will learn more about them all then in the meantime please visit their blogs to see what they have been creating.

Guest Designers

Agata Senko

Cathy Sanders

Crece Thomas

Denise Boddey

Katrina Thompson  

Izabela Weron

Jowilna Nolte

Julie Schinkel

Robyn Wood  

Sue Smyth 

We are so excited to have these amazing ladies guesting for us this year, again please visit their blogs to see what beautiful projects they have been creating and don't forget to leave them all some love. 

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What an awesome 7th anniversary it was last week. My ATCs are winging their way to those who wanted them.

 I didnt use many of those flowers you saw on my desk last week, I think they just look nice as a decoration hahahaha, am in the process of tidying up ready for my Design Team Term. Setting up for photography and space to create..I think I will need about 4 desks LOL

 This turned into a dump desk so now all that has to go and become my go to desk for supplies

Last week I wasn't feeling too good as it is now officially winter here..1st day of winter today....went over to my aunts house and she had this wonderful Asian soup to share. It has medicinal herbs in it as well as turnips yumm, mushrooms and pork trotters. OMG I felt so much better after consuming it. I promptly went out and bought the ingredients to make more. These bags of natural herbs get boiled in the soup to give you the nourishment and cleansing etc to rid ones body of toxins etc.
Ingredients: Yam, glehnia root, milkvetch root, angelica, goji berries, honey date, snow fungus, fig, sea coconut, apricot kernel, rehmannia rhizome, paeonia lctiflora root, rhizome chuanxiong

Joining up with Julia's Stamping Ground and linking up with Lunch Lady Jan while Julia goes off on holiday to recuperate!!!

Also linking with Bleubeard and Elizabeth's T for Tuesday

Couture Creations 2016/17 Design Team Audition

I would like to share with you today, my application for the   Couture Creations 2016/17 Design Team. It would be an honour, a privilege and an exciting experience to work with Australian Owned and Designed Products. 

Link to tutorial of Wedding Ring or Favour Box

Link to tutorial of Wedding Invitation

Link to tutorial of Wedding Thank You Card

Couture Creation Embossing Die Christmas card

Altered Shoe Link to tutorial

 Photo book - link to tutorial

Scrapbook layout of Ava

Photo Box - Link to Tutorial

Wedding Ring Boxes

Wedding Photo Display Vase

All the flowers were made using Dies

Baby Rattle Card Link to tutorial