Happy New Year for 2020 !

Hi there everyone and Happy New Year for 2020 !!!!

I wish you all the blessings for the a fabulous and healthy New Year, to celebrate the start of a New Year of many exciting things and many crafting ideas, 
 I have created a couple of cards using the Brand New Peaceful Peonies collection - in particular the one of the hot foil stamps from this collection..


I created this card using the 
Peaceful Peonies Lacey Border Hot foil stamp CO727413 
in conjunction with the 
Go Press and foil machine together with a couple of foil colours
Vintage Gold Heat activated foil CO725355
Rose gold vintage heat activated foil CO725694
Muted Pink Heat activated foil CO726076 

The technique is featured in a video at the end of this blog post, be sure to check it out and please subscribe to my channel for more ideas, tips and tricks with Couture Creations products.


Happy New Year 2020 CARD by Adriana Bolzon


Foiling the Peaceful Peonies Lacey border three types in different colours of foils
adding some 3D decoupage sheets from a Christmas collection, but I think that this dress is lovely for a NEW YEAR 2020 card.









Then I also created this card using the same Peaceful Peonies Lacey Border hot foil stamp and also the Peaceful Peonies Spotted Butterfly Cut, Foil & Emboss die ..




Foiling the Peaceful Peonies Lacey border hot foil stamp 
on each end of this card.
The photograph doesn't do the butterfly justice, it is a gorgeous pink foiled butterfly LOVE LOVE LOVE !







HERE IS MY VIDEO USING THE GOPRESS AND FOIL MACHINE
AND THE Peaceful Peonies LACEY BORDER HOT FOIL STAMP 

LINK :  https://youtu.be/iZVc6SoOTRk

Enjoy your day and Happy New Year to you all for 2020..

Couture Creations Products:

CO727413  Peaceful Peonies Lacey Border hot foil stamp
CO727415 Spotted Butterfly  Peaceful Peonies cut, foil and emboss die
CO727388 Peaceful Peonies 
CO727385 Peaceful Peonies Framed Fleur de Lis die
CO727394 Peaceful Peonies Best Wishes  Mini die
Mirror Vintage Rose gold card stock
CO725355 Vintage Gold Heat activated foil 
CO725694 Rose gold vintage heat activated foil 
CO726076 Muted Pink Heat activated foil  

Bye for now :)

Cheers and big hugs

Adriana XX

Celebrate in Style - HIs & Hers card

Hi everyone Adriana here today, and it's my turn on the Couture Creations blog.

Today, I wanted to showcase how quick, easy and versatile the Cut, Foil & emboss dies are to create with, so if you do not have a Go Press and Foil machine - you can just ink some colour with some pigment inks onto the Cut, Foil & Emboss dies, place some card stock on top and sandwich it through your manual die cutting machine. It will cut and leave a stamped ink image on to cardstock or paper, it so super easy !!

The Cut, Foil & Emboss dies, papers and dies and hot foil stamps that I created for my two cards today are from the new release GENTLEMAN"S EMPORIUM COLLECTION

from Couture Creations.

I also wanted to show how I created the bases or backgrounds of my two cards, and by adding some flowers - I have a feminine card and but adding a Bow tie to the other card a masculine.  This collection is so wonderful for both masculine or feminine projects!!

Here are my two very easy and quick cards 

The techniques and step by step tutorial is just below the photos. 

Enjoy every moment card 

Celebrate in style card

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cut Denim card stock 14.4cm x 10cm , ink edges with sponge dabber and blue pigment ink, adhere to the front of A6 white card.

2. Cut Gentleman's Emporium paper (reverse side) CO726822 - 9cm x 13.4cm, ink edges and secure on top of denim card.

3. Cut out the middle rectangle image from the Gentleman's Emporium paper CO726825. Secure onto the front of card.

4. Ink all over the Gentleman's emporium "You're invited tag Cut, foil & Emboss die CO726856 with blue pigment ink, 

Cut a piece of Gentleman's Emporium paper (reverse side) CO726822 , place on top of cut, foil and emboss die and pass through a die cutting machine. Secure this with foam dots or double sided tape onto the middle of card.

5. Foil one of the Borders from the Gentleman's Emporium Border collection hot foil stamp set, with Heat activated Cooper foil and  Denim card stock.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOT FOILING WITH GO PRESS AND FOIL - 

just a reminder for those who don't know how to.

Turn machine on

Open Lid

Place hot foil stamp on heat plate of Go Press and foil machine

Place cut foil colour side down

Place card stock on top

Close lid and let it heat for 30-40 seconds

Wind slowly the platform through and back in your die cutting machine.

6. Secure trimmed foil border onto card with foam dots and double sided tape.

7. Repeat the same process with words sentiments  Gentleman's Emporium -Small sentiments collection of hot foil stamps CO726847 - "Enjoy every moment" & "Celebrate in style" with Copper heat activated foil and white card stock.  Mat around each trimmed sentiment with Denim card stock, secure with foam dots in middle of card.

8. I then decorate each card differently - one with flowers and leaves and the other with a mini bow tie die CO726829 from the Gentleman's Emporium collection.

How super easy it is to create with Cut, Foil & Emboss dies. 

Couture Creations List of Materials

 Gentleman's Emporium You're invited - Cut, Foil & emboss die CO726856
GENTLEMAN"S EMPORIUM  12'x12' paper CO726822
GENTLEMAN"S EMPORIUM  12'x12' paper CO726825
Gentleman's Emporium  Filigree bow tie mini die (3pce) CO726834
Gentleman's Emporium  Small sentiments hot foil stamps CO726847
Gentleman's Emporium  Border collection  hot foil stamps CO726848
Go Press & Foil Machine CO725032
Copper Heat activated foil CO725697
Denim card stock ULT200008
A6 card stock 
Black foam dots CO726429

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Thanks for stopping by, 
be sure to ask for this collection from your local 
Papercraft store.....all available now

Cheers and big hugs
Adriana XX

Enjoy every Moment card - Gentleman's Emporium collection

Hi there and welcome back again to my blog ...

Today, I have a decided to create with the new release paper collection from Couture Creations Gentleman's Emporium, 
the papers are designed by Denise Boddey.
and of course, in this new release are Hot foil stamps and Cut, Foil and Emboss dies that all go fabulously well with the the Go Press and Foil Machine. 

Enjoy Every Moment 






Foiling the CO726854 PocketWatch Cut , Foil and Emboss die with Vintage gold foil and black card stock, how stunning is this, just stunning.





Also foiling the larger frame from the 
Modern Essentials 
CO726467 - Nesting Butterfly frames  - using the large square frame with black card stock and Gold Heat activated Vintage Matte foil CO725355









Using the 6'x6' paper pad of the Gentleman's Emporium CO726812



Adding a vintage man image from the Ephemera pack CO726813

also cutting a little moustache from the mini die set CO726827
and adhering it to my little watch face.

Stamping some watch faces from the Mini Stamp CO726839
and foiling the sentiment from the hot foil stamp set
CO726847  Sentiments collection set all from the
new release collection  GENTLEMAN"S EMPORIUM 







Couture Creations List of Materials
MODERN ESSENTIALS - Cut, Foil & Emboss Nesting Butterfly frames CO726467 
 Gentleman's Emporium PocketWatch Cut , Foil & emboss die CO726854
GENTLEMAN"S EMPORIUM  6'x6' paper pad  CO726812
Gentleman's Emporium Sentiments collection set CO726847
Gentleman's Emporium mini die set CO726827
Gentleman's Emporium Mini Stamp CO726839
Gentleman's Emporium Ephemera pack CO726813
Mirror Board Cardstock Matte Gold CO72541
Go Press & Foil Machine CO725032
Vintage matte Gold Heat activated foil CO726073

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Thanks for stopping by, 
be sure to ask for this collection of papers from your local 
Papercraft store.....all available now

Cheers and big hugs
Adriana XX

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Time to Remember Layout

Hello there everyone,  Adriana  here again with another project using the new SEASIDE & ME collection
I have created a layout using some of the papers, dies and ephemera pieces with a touch of foiling all from the "Seaside & Me" collection. This collection is available from your local paper craft store NOW !!! Go and ask for it!!

Time to Remember - layout by Adriana Bolzon



Continuing with my scrapbooking of my photos from our family Cruise to New Zealand earlier this year. This photo shows the coast line of southern island of New Zealand - going to Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound.
The sheer cliffs and mountains hundred of metres high, just drop into the sea, it was so awesome cruising beside the gentle majestic mountains.  It was so amazing and just a wonderful moment !!!

Using the Seaside and Me collection of ephemera and dies to complete the layout , I couldn't resist adding a die cut of an anchor from an older collection
"Sea Breeze" CO724698 Anchored Flourish.
I also created some Foamiran flowers using the Couture Creations Foamiran white A4 sheets and flower die.
Adding some Deep Silver Pearls CO725365 over the page.



I also used the Seaside & Me Die Coral Reef CO726171 as a stencil and applying some
Anna Griffin Embossing Paste CO724870 Over the top, then sprinkling some Turquoise Embossing powder CO724993 over the embossing paste and heat set with heat gun.


Foiling two starfish with the Go Press and Foil machine CO725032 and "Starfish" CO726178
 hot foil stamp from the "Seaside & Me" and cutting them out - love the Vintage Rose gold foil !!










I also foiled the chipboard word "Time to Remember"



I also stamped the Seaside and Me - stamp - Starfish Mini stamp. CO726163 along the right hand side of the layout with brown inks, just to add a detail to the page.

Couture Creations List of Materials
Couture Creations Go Press & Foil Machine CO725032
Couture Creations Go Cut and Emboss Machine CO724824
Couture Creations Vintage Rose gold foil CO725694
Couture Creations Seaside & Me - starfish Hot foil stamp CO726178
Couture Creations Seaside & Me - 12x12 Paper pad CO726150

Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Branching Coral die CO726172
Couture Creations Seaside & ME Coral Reef background die CO726171
Couture Creations Seaside & Me Ephemera set CO726152

Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Crab die from the Deep Sea die CO726169

Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Mini stamp Starfish CO726163
Couture Creations Chipboard word - Time to remember CO725889
Couture Creations - "Sea Breeze"  Anchored Flourish CO724698 
Couture Creations - Foamiran White CO726143 
Couture Creations - Crystallina Glitter Glue CO721971
Couture Creations Embossing Paste CO724870
Couture Creations Deep Silver Pearls CO725364
Couture Creations Turquoise Embossing powder CO724993
Other : string, oxide inks, string, board.


Thanks for looking  

Cheers and big hugs

Adriana XX

Happiness Layout with "Seaside & Me"

Hello there everyone,  Adriana  here again with another project using the new SEASIDE & ME collection I have created a layout using some of the papers from the "Seaside & Me" 12x12 papers together with some of the dies and stamps from this wonderful collection. Full list of materials at the end of the blog post.



I created my page with papers from the  "Seaside & Me" 12x12 paper pad. 
Stamping the bottom half of my page with the 
"Seaside & Me" mini stamp Coral Mini stamp CO726155. Adding some watercolour pencils to the coral.
I also cut some dies of "Seaside & Me" Branching coral die CO726172 & a couple of the Coral Reef Background die CO726171 
which I placed underneath and around my photo and the clusters of flowers.

Oh!!!  by the way - those flowers are made with Couture Creations - White Foamiran Foam sheets CO726143 and flower die. They are so pretty and so easy to make. Adding a bit of colour in the centre of each petal foam before adhering them all together.

"Happiness" layout by Adriana Bolzon



Using the Couture Creations Go Press and foil machine together with some of the hot foil stamps. "Happiness" hot foil stamp CO725826. I foiled this sentiment on Clear Acetate sheet. I also used the "Seaside & Me" By the Seashore hot foil stamp CO726184 and foiled that on clear acetate as well - you can see it tucked under my photograph.






Using some Couture Creations Embossing Paste CO724870 
with the C'est La Vie Background stencil CO725772, 
I applied some white glitter flakes while the paste was still wet to give it a little sparkle. 

Couture Creations List of Materials
Couture Creations Go Press & Foil Machine CO725032
Couture Creations Go Cut and Emboss Machine CO724824
Couture Creations Cyan Foil CO726070
Couture Creations Vintage Rose gold foil CO725694
Couture Creations Seaside & Me - 12x12 Paper pad CO726150
Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Coral Reef Background C0726171

Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Branching Coral die CO726172

Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Deep Sea die CO726169

Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Hot foil stamp By the seashore CO726184
Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Mini stamp Coral CO726155
Couture Creations Happiness Word sentiment hot foil stamp CO725826
Couture Creations - Foamiran White CO726143 
Couture Creations - Crystallina Glitter Glue CO721971
Couture Creations Embossing paste CO724870
Couture Creations Deep Silver Pearls CO725364
Couture Creations Background C'est La vie stencil CO725772
Other : string, oxide inks, string, board.


Thanks for looking  

Cheers and big hugs

Adriana XX

Seaside & Me Collection - Angel Fish Birthday Cards

Hello there everyone,  Adriana  here today with a special blog post and also with another video using the new released
SEASIDE & ME collection.
Today I will be highlighting some of the hot foil stamps that will be available with this wonderful collection. There are 12 different styles of Hotfoil stamps in the collection.

The hot foil stamps are to be used in conjunction with the
fabulous Go Press and Foil Machine and foils.

Today I will be playing with the 
Seaside & Me - Angel fish - Hotfoil Stamp CO726182
Seaside & Me - Starfish Hotfoil Stamp CO726178

I have also created a special video - showing how to use these special hotfoil dies and some more close ups photos of my cards.  
Please check it out - click on the link just below towards the end of this blog post  -

Happy Birthday card - Angel Fish

Easel card - Happy Birthday 

Please
click on the link below - to see how I created these cards

U tube Video

Couture Creations List of Materials
Couture Creations Go Press & Foil Machine CO725032
Couture Creations Go Cut and Emboss Machine CO724824
Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Angel fish - Hotfoil Stamp CO726182
Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Starfish Hotfoil Stamp CO726178

Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Branching Coral die CO726172

Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Deep Sea die CO726169

Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Seafloor corner die CO726170
Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Seashells die CO726165
Couture Creations Seaside & Me - Scaly A2 Embossing folder CO726153
Ultimate Crafts Happy Birthday Hot foil stamp ULT158096
Couture Creations C'est la vie - Swiss dots Embossing folder CO725766
Other : string, oxide inks.

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Cheers and big hugs

Adriana XX