Mother's Day Mini Gift Tote with Rinea

Hello Crafty Friends -  Annie here with a cute Mother's Day Mini Tote 

 perfect for a small gift for Mom. 

Let's get started!

Materials Used:

Love Foil Paper Variety Pack

Fushia/Fushia Starstruck

Blush/Blush Starstruck

Jade/Jade Starstruck

Mocha/Mocha Starstruck

Marigold/Gold Glossy 

3D Rolled Star Die Set 

Clear Round Stamp Block

Other Items:

Simply Crafty SVG File: Round Handle Bag (freebie)

Hero Arts CL498 - Celebrate Stamp Set

StazOn Jet Black Ink

Cardstock: Brown

Manual Die Cutting Machine

Adhesive: Aleene's Tacky Glue & Low Temp - Hot glue & Glue Tool

Directions

I started by downloading and cutting the free SVG file. I used cardstock for the base of the tote. I then followed the simple instructions to put the tote together (you will receive both a PDF and a link to a YT video on how to create the tote). As for the cover on the tote I used Mocha/Mocha Starstruck. I also die cut 2 Rolled Starbases from the #1 die - in Fushia/Fushia Starstruck & Blush/Blush Starstruck. I also die cut a few leaves from Jade/Jade Starstruck.

Now that I have all the components cut and ready - I can start making the tote.

I start by adhering the Mocha/Mocha Starstruck cut panel onto the base of the tote. Then, I adhere the handles of the tote as per the directions. 

Next, I glue the side panels of the tote to the front and back. Then, I adhere the cover panel. I set the tote to the side to dry completely.

I then focus on creating the flower for the mini tote.

  

I start by trimming apart the die cut pieces as shown. I trim 3 sections from the Blush/Blush Starstruck and 1 from the Fushia/Fushia Starstruck.

 I start by adhering the center petal together. I used the handle of my quilling tool - but you can use a paint brush handle. I used liquid glue here but I quick moved to the low temp glue & glue tool

The center is created with the small piece from the Fushia Starstruck. I simply rolled it and glue into place - in the middle of the 3 petals I just made from the Blush Starstruck.

Next, I repeated the process on the other piece of the Blush Starstruck Petals. Rolling and gluing into place. Layering as I go. Finally I add the last layer which is the Fushia Starstruck Petals.

Now, the flower is complete. I add a bit of low temp glue to the back of it and place it onto the front of the mini tote.

Next, I adhere the leave just tucked under the flower.

Now, for a quick tag - I die cut a tag from Marigold/Gold Glossy Foil paper. I then stamp my sentiment onto it the tag using StazOn jet Black Ink.

I then add some adhesive to the back of the tag and tuck under the flower and leaves. 

Now, the Mother's Day Mini Tote is complete and ready to be filled with the gift of your choosing.

Thank you for stopping by the blog today!

2 Cards - 1 Sketch with White Rose Crafts LLC

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with my take on April's Sketch.

As you know each month White Rose Crafts LLC has a sketch challenge. I decided to create 2 cards based on the sketch. I create one card on the feminine side and one on the masculine side.

Here are April's sketch and a link to the challenge.

Let's get started by gathering the supplies for both cards. I used mostly March's Blue Skies Kit for both cards. I used the new in the shop Specialty Pattern Paper - Craft Creations - White with Holographic foil. I only added 2 dies, two shades of Blue cardstock from my stash and the card bases.

Card One: Happiness is a Journey not a Destination

(Feminine version)

Please note that both cards are created in the same way.

First, I cut all the components to the card. I trimmed 3 butterflies from one of the pattern papers. I also die cut from both cardstock and specialty paper a postage stamp mat. 

Next, I first inked all the edges of the pattern papers. Then, I adhered the pattern paper to the blue cardstock front panel. I repeated adhering the pattern paper to the coordinating cardstock pieces. As for the die cut pieces - I trimmed away the decorative edge on the pattern paper so that I would have the blue cardstock edge.

Then, I layered the smaller first and then the longer as per the sketch.

   

Next, I adhered the die cut stamps, the top and bottom are flat onto the card front panel. the middle one I added a bit of low profile foam tape.

   

Then, I adhered the sentiment - also with foam tape.

Now, for some butterflies. I added some foam tape to the wings of the butterflies for some dimension.

 

Next, I added some finishing touches. I added 3 Sparkle Blends - Sunny Skies from the kit. Just above the sentiment. I also added a bit of Wink of Stella on the word HAPPINESS. Now, the card is complete.

Card 2: Hello (Masculine version)

Please note that both cards are created in the same way.

First, I cut all the components to the card. I also die cut from both cardstock and specialty paper 3 Stitched Hexagon shapes. I also used all the circle buttons from March's Blue Skies Kit 

Next,  I first inked all the edges of the pattern papers. Then, I adhered the pattern paper to the blue cardstock front panel. I repeated adhering the pattern paper to the coordinating cardstock pieces. As for the die cut pieces - I trimmed away the decorative edge on the Craft Creations - White with Holographic foil so that I would have the blue cardstock edge.

Then, I layered the smaller first and then the longer as per the sketch.

 

Next, I adhered the die cut hexagons, the top and bottom are flat onto the card front panel. the middle one I added a bit of low profile foam tape.

Then, I adhered the sentiment - also with foam tape. Next, I adhered 3 buttons on the top and bottom hexagon. I made sure to overlap the sentiment on the middle hexagon. 

Next, I added some finishing touches. I added 3 Sparkle Blends - Sunny Skies from the kit. Just above the sentiment. I also added a bit of Wink of Stella on the word HELLO. 

Now, the card is complete. 

Supplies Used for Both Cards:

March's Blue Skies Kit 

Craft Creations - White with Holographic foil

Woodware Foam Tape 

Thermoweb Sticky Dots Die Cut Adhesive

Zig Wink of Stella - Silver Glitter Pen

With so many beautiful stamps, papers, Specialty papers & Inks in the shop 

I know you are bound to create something wonderful!

Thank you for stopping by the blog today!

If you would like to join in the fun for the White Rose Crafts March Sketch Challenge, and other fun activities and conversations make sure you join the 

White Rose Crafts Gallery group on Facebook!   

Ocean Card with Doodles Paper Playground

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a fun ocean inspired card. 

I didn't include a sentiment on this card  - because I am not sure when I will be sending it out. 

I like to have just a few blank cards in my stash that I can pop a sentiment later on as needed or if I even need one.

For this card, I used two Sparkle Blends: Ocean View & March- Aquamarine- Birthstone Collection.

Sparkle Blends - Ocean View 

This vivid combination of cup sequins, round confetti, faceted crystals and 

microbeads in cobalt, aqua, teal and just a hint of light blue 

is just the look we were going for.

 We added a sprinkling of dolphin-shaped confetti to complete the effect.

Sparkle Blends - Birthstone Collection - March: Aquamarine

This beautiful, high shine blend channels the clear blue waters

of the Caribbean with teal, aqua and sky blue tones throughout. 

You’ll fine tons of glitter, holo, iridescent and 

metallic elements over a base of matte blues. 

Supplies Used:

Sparkle Blends: Ocean View 

Sparkle Blends: March- Aquamarine- Birthstone Collection 

Ranger- Tim Holtz: Distress Oxide: Spray Mermaid Lagoon

Ranger Embossing Powder Ultra Fine: Clear 

Goodbye Static! Anti-static Pad

VersaFine Clair Ink Pad: Nocturne

Kelly Creates Aqua Brushes

Zig Wink Of Stella: Glitter Sliver

Dual Adhesive Foam Roll

Other Supplies Used:

Stamp: Creative Visions Stamps: Medium Whale

Cardstock: Recollections Brand 110lb: White

Pattern Paper: Paper Studio

Thank you for stopping by the blog today! 

Be sure to tag us Doodles Paper Playground on social media 

if you create a project with our Sparkle Blends.

 All of our Sparkle Blends can be purchased on the 

White Rose Crafts LLC Website 

be sure to use the discount code

 Annie 10(there's a space between my name and the number).

You Crack Me Up Card with A Perfect Time to Craft

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a cute Easter card using a digital stamp set from 

Sparkle N Sprinkle called Easter Chicky

We at A Perfect Time To Craft have a New challenge for you to join.

Challenge # 4, 1st April through to 27th April, 2019

Sparkle N Sprinkle is this month's Sponsor.

And now, back to this month's challenge!

This is always an Open Challenge and always "Anything Goes”. You're welcome to add 3 entries per challenge and you may enter any crafting project with any theme.

For full details on our rules and on how to enter, please visit our rules page.

Our prizes consist of…

1st Prize: 3 sponsor images, a certificate and a badge.

2nd Prize: 1 sponsor image, a certificate and a badge.

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DT Favourites: a certificate and a badge.

Spotlight Winners: a certificate and a badge.


Our sponsor for this month's challenge is Sparkle 'n' Sprinkle

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Sparkle 'n' Sprinkle have generously supplied these images for this challenge.

Love You Card with Doodles Paper Playground

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here today sharing a Love card with a spring twist. 

Sometimes you just need to let someone in your life how much you love them. Perhaps they are going through a tough time or just need to know they are loved.

I created this card using the Sparkle Blends: Cozy and Sparkle Blends: Spring Fling. I like to combine my blends from time to time.

Sparkle Blends: Cozy

This desaturated blend of eggplant, teal, champagne, lavender,

hunter green & red has the perfect cold weather vibe.

Mainly a base of matte & satin sequins, with just the right

touch of glitter and iridescence.

Sparkle Blends: Spring Fling

With a beautiful base of pastel pink, lavender, pink,

 light gold and blue metallic cup sequins, and 

a generous amount of tiny pastel heart confetti, 

Spring Fling is perfect for all your Spring (or wedding/engagement/new baby!)

 projects - especially in the light of the pretty touch of 

whimsy we're incorporated by the addition of 

pastel colored butterflies and faceted crystals. 

I created this shaker card with both blends. I stamped and colored the images in soft colors. I then die cut the word from white cardstock and used a bit of Distress Oxide in Shaded Lilac only on the bottom of the letters. I also punch three tiny white flowers from the remaining white cardstock and add some Nuvo Drops to the center of them. I also add some Nuvo the stamped flowers.

I did some finishing touches with some Wink of Stella in Clear and a bit of detail dots in Gelly Roll pen Metallic gold.

Supplies Used:

Sparkle Blends: Cozy

Sparkle Blends: Spring Fling

Distress Oxide Ink: Shaded Lilac

Word Die Cuts: MFT

 Stamps by Chloe -Fancy Foliage: Bird & Flowers

Punch: EK Success - Tiny Flower

Thank you for stopping by the blog today! 

Be sure to tag us Doodles Paper Playground on social media 

if you create a project with our Sparkle Blends.

 All of our Sparkle Blends can be purchased on the 

White Rose Crafts LLC Website.