A spot of cardmaking

In between doing some home maintenance, I have managed to fit in making a card with a few of Tonic Studios latest products.

For the above card, I've used all three of the embossing folders - just for fun. The centre panel is an 8 cm strip punched on both sides with the Intrica Rose border punch. I've also used the corners from the Emily Deco frame dies set, and the cornflower bouquet boutique die for the flower. The sentiment is also Tonic...why use anything else !

Now must go and do some tidying ! See you again soon !

Doda
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A touch of decoupage

Would you believe this started life as a red metal tray with a snowflake pattern?
After a bit of a sand, two coats of metal primer, and three coats of base colour, some Mod Podge, laser printouts of shells that I got from the Graphics Fairy, and patterned paper cut with the fabulous new dotty lace punch and matching intrica die set from Tonic. Followed by about 3 coats of Mod Podge to seal it.

OK, so it was time consuming, but I am pleased with the result and it should last for a good while...and aren't the new dies and punches so pretty!

Lots more crafts to come...watch this space.

Have a great day. Hope the sun is shining for you !

Doda
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Busy, busy, busy

(I'll give you the template for this box soon...)

It's been a very, very busy time here for the last couple of weeks. We've had more viewers to see our house than at any other time so far. More viewers coming on Saturday....we just need one buyer though! Almost had one, but it didn't work out for them.

It's tricky trying to fit in tidying everything up for viewers and making a mess in my craftroom...and boy...do I make a mess when I get going in there!

These are some of my latest makes with Tonic's newly released dies. As you can see...they're great for those special birthdays and gift giving.

I especially enjoyed making this hand bound album. Every time I make books I realise I have forgotten just how much pleasure it gives me. I'll need to make another one of these some time.

I even made a tissue box slip cover, but thankfully we are all 99% better now in the Smith household, so not needing the tissues any more.

Hope the British weather improves ...especially for all those poor people who have been flooded. So sorry for you.

Take care

Doda
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Hello!

Hi there, it's been a bit of a rough January so far healthwise. Three of us have been down with a nasty cough virus and it is taking it's time to shift and for us to get back to full strength. I have still managed a little crafting work, but not as much as I would have liked to. Above is a card I have made for my mum and dad - although we've had to stay away in case we pass on our germs to them so haven't seen them for a few weeks.

We seem to have escaped from the terrible weather up here in the Highlands. So sorry for all those in England who are flooded right now. Watching their plight on the news is heartbreaking. Whole farms under water...peoples livelihoods and dreams all washed away. So sad.

Well...hope to be back to more regular blogging soon.
Bye for now
Doda
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More with the new Tonic Studio dies...

I've made quite a few things with the latest Tonic Studios dies and their new Frames so far. I found a mirror coaster that was exactly the right size so I made this mirror frame. The frames are card and you fold them and glue them yourself, and then decorate in the manner of your choosing. I made a woodgrain effect here with acrylic paints. The rose corner dies were cut from tomato paste tube.

I have used the lovely butterfly latering dies to decorate little jewellery boxes, and then made some earrings from shrink plastic to go in them all.

Each pair of earrings coordinates with the butterflies on the lid of the boxes.

Wouldn't the white ones be pretty for a wedding !

I really enjoyed making these...you know how much I love making boxes!!!

There has also been other glass etching. I made this candle vase.

Here it is filled with sweeties...I didn't eat all these myself ! I promise !

There are still a few more things to show you, but I'll save that for another post. Hope you feel inspired to go make something now.
Have a lovely day

Doda
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Glass Etching with Tonic Studios Dies

Something a little different for you this morning....glass etching. It's not as complicated as you might think. I purchased some self adhesive matt finish vinyl from Ebay and cut out with one of Tonic Studios new butterfly layering dies.  Then I cut a square with their scalloped square layering dies. I used these as my stencils and adhered the vinyl to the glass which I made sure was grease free first.

You then need some latex gloves and eye protection - just in case, and you apply the Armour Etch which is widely available. It says to just leave for a few minutes, but I gave mine a bit longer just to be sure. You can then scrape off the excess and put it back in the jar before you wash off the bottle under a running tap. You then peel off the vinyl and ...tada...you're done. Easy peasy. Your design is permanently on your bottle. 

Go on....give it a try..you know you want to!

Happy New Year

It's been a while since I blogged - I hadn't realised. Life has been rather busy lately with one thing and another and so I apologise for my bloggy silence.

Do you like these butterflies on the top I have just decorated? It's a sample for Tonic Studios featuring one of their gorgeous new releases. The butterfly layering dies. I have cut the dies from flock vinyl which you iron on to the T shirt.  I added some hand stitching and sequins too just for a bit of bling.

Here it is being modelled by my older daughter. (I wish I was that slim)
There are some gorgeous new products coming out very soon, so expect to see a few more sample pictures coming soon. You will see all the design teams gorgeous samples if you keep an eye on Blog Tonic. You can also keep up to date with all Tonic Studio's latest news, products and also great competitions over at their facebook page.

See you again soon!

Doda
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