DownUnder Direct Inspirations

Froggy Surprise

2012-03-11T08:01:00.001+10:00

"The Anemone Flower die makes a beautiful Water lily, so for a friend's birthday I made this froggy box as she loves frogs."

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

5-531E Bazzil Green

10-1001 EWhite

4-431 D Bazzill Yellow

Spellbinders:

S5-067 Anemone flower

NEST-005 Nested Circles

NEST-002 Nested Squares

EL-009 M-BossabilitiesFlora

Other Materials Used:

Lumiere Paints - various colours

Blue plastic Frog

Clear Micro Beads

Pearl glimmer mist

Stickles glitter glue

Grass edge punch or fringing

Off the page created by Design Team member-Sue

Life Is Better

2012-03-10T08:55:00.001+10:00

The Design Team is loving using the new BLING-abilities, and today we have another card featuring this fun new product.

Products Used:

Bazzill

5-510E Parakeet

6-603E Jubilee

6-605E Velvet

6-642E Heidi

BLING-abilities:

BLLC00017 Lacey Ovals

Spellbinders:

S4-112 Classic Ovals Small

S4-314 Lacey Ovals

S5-086 Bitty Blossoms

JustRite Stamps:

CL-02170 Spread your wings

Other Materials Used:

Kaiser Craft Snap Dragon Paper

Seam binding

Card created by Design Team member-TERESA

Happy

2012-03-09T18:54:00.001+10:00

Today we have a layout featuring Tear Drop Circles BLING-abilities.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

3-370 Festive

10-1001 White

9-943 Brown

Spellbinders:

E08-014 Classic Decorative Inserts Six

S4-344 Tear Drop Circles

BLING-abilities:

BLLC00026 Tear Drop Circles

Other Materials Used:

Kaiser Patterned papers

Bella Blvd Chipboard letters

Layout created by Design Team member-SHEREE

Wedding Card

2012-03-08T07:30:00.002+10:00

Today we have another project using the new BLING-abilities.

"We've been invited to a wedding to be held on the beach, so I made this card
to suit the theme."

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

8-811E French Vanilla

Spellbinders:

BLING-abilities:

BLLC00021 BLING-abilities Ribbon Tag Trio Three

Spellbinders:

ES-007 Sea Beauty M-Bossabilities folder

S5-026 Labels Twenty

S4-323 Ribbon Tag Trio Three

JustRite Stamps:

CL-02080 Fancy Tags

Other Materials Used:

Hessian

Satin ribbon

Ink

Card created by Design Team member-TERESA

Grand Dahlia Card

2012-03-07T20:44:00.002+10:00

Today's project is a card I made using Grand Dahlia. I really love this particular die as I'm finding it very versatile. With a few folds and a simple cut you can overlap the petals to make a simple dimensional flower.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

303259 Vintage Vines White Embossed

5-511 E Hillary

7-727 E Bahama

Spellbinders:

LF-191 Grand Dahlia

Other Materials Used:

Ribbon

Pearl

Copic marker to colour pearl
Printed paper

Card created by Design Team member-TRACEY

Dunked

2012-03-06T13:52:00.003+10:00

Today we have a masculine themed layout from Sue.

"I love the look on number 2 son's face after he fell in, he was warned, only to end up soaking wet with a drowned MP3 player, which is what he is most upset about, that and his pride!"

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

7-726E Lakeshore

7-727E Bahama

Spellbinders:

S5-058 Ironwork Accents

S4-194 Inverted Circles

NEST-005 Nested Circles

BLING-abilites:

LCED00046 Ironworks Accents

Other Materials Used:

Blue Mulberry Paper

Clear micro beads

Chip shapes

White embossing powder

Glimmer Mist

Brads -sapphire and frost

Netting

White glitter

Layout created by Design Team member-Sue

Birthday Gift Bag

2012-03-04T06:48:00.000+10:00

Today we have an Off The page project to share with you. This project features one of the new Cut Fold and Tuck dies- Spectacular Spin. To give the project that something special, Sheree has used some BLING-abilities as well.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

9-960 Kraft Cardstock

8-805 Sugar Cookie

Spellbinders:

S4-344 Tear Drop Circles

S5-114 Spectacular Spin

S5-058 Ironwork Accents

BLING-abilities:

BLLC00026 Tear Drop Circles

JustRite Stamps:

JB08790 Just a note border and centres

Other Materials Used:

Kaiser Papers
Kraft Bag
Ink

Off The page created by Design Team member-SHEREE

Meeting Minnie

2012-03-02T07:00:00.000+10:00

Today I have a Disney layout to share.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

10-1001E White

2-248E Lava

Spellbinders:

LF-190 Grand Labels Four

S4-190 Labels Four

NEST-005 Circles & Scalloped Circles

S5-062 Lace Doily Accents

Other Materials Used:

Ribbon

Black Pearls

Mickey Head Decorative Buckle

Just The Edge Christmas

Layout created by Design Team member-TRACEY

Happy

2012-03-01T07:00:00.000+10:00

Today we have an A4 sized layout, with the butterfly silhouettes from the Wonderful Wings set embossed directly onto the base card. The Grand Calibur is big enough to take the whole A4 sheet.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

9-960D Kraft

Spellbinders:

E8-001 Edgeabilities Classic Scallop

LF-006 Wonderful Wings

LF-246 Grand Labels Eleven

Other Materials Used:

Basic Grey alpha stickers

Various flowers

Patterned paper – Authentique 6x6 bundle Glowing

Layout created by Design Team member-TERESA

Cross Card

2012-02-29T14:32:00.001+10:00

The new Crosses 2 Spellbinders, make a lovely Christening or wedding card, combined with the new M-Bossibilities you will create a card with a beautiful softness.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

10-1001E White

1-105E Petalsoft

5-510E Parakeet

Spellbinders:

LF-190 Grand Labels Four

NEST-001 Ovals/Scalloped Ovals

S5-093 Crosses Two

S4-328 Foliage

Es-001 M-Bossibilities Simplicity

Other Materials Used:

Inka Gold, Platinum & White glitter

Flower

Button

Silver Gel Pen

Pearl Perfect pearls mist

Card created by Design Team member-Sue

Tutorial Tuesday-Grunge Paper Flowers

2012-02-28T19:02:00.002+10:00

It's Tutorial Tuesday time again, and today I have a tutorial for making Grunge Flowers.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

7-727E Bahama

6-633D Starlight

10-1001E White

Spellbinders:

LF-191 Grand Dahlia

S4-328 Foliage

NEST-005 Nestabilities Circles

JustRite Stamps:

JB 09835 You're So Sweet

Other Materials Used:

Grunge Paper

Various Inks (I used Crafters)

Versamark

Pearl Ex Powders

Purple Dye Ink

Decorative Button

Pearl Glimmer Mist
Wire

Instructions for making Grunge Flower:

Step One:

Using Grand Dahlia, cut out four of the smallest flowers from the Grunge Paper.

You may need to run the paper through the cutting machine twice as it is quite thick. Although it will look like it hasn't cut properly, you will find the shapes pop out quite easily.

Step Two:

Ink one side of the flower using the inkpad to apply the ink.

Step Three:

Using a darker ink, lightly ink over top of the first coat of light ink.

When dry turn over and cover the back of the flowers with the dark ink.

Step Four:

Stack the petals one on top of the other with petals opposing. Using a sharp tool, make two holes and thread through some wire to hold the petals together. Twist the wire and cut.

Step Five:

Spritz with Glimmer Mist and then bend and fold petals to give a distressed look. Dry with a heat gun.

To finish flower attach a decorative button to the centre using some glue.

Tutorial Created by Design Team member-TRACEY

Now & Forever

2012-02-27T11:19:00.001+10:00

"Another Love themed card - again staying away from the more traditional colourscheme. It was serendipitous that the words 'now and forever' appear in thetext. I simply highlighted them with a Copic marker. The little butterfly charm is made with shrink plastic. I cut it out usingthe same butterfly die I used for the centre of the card, stamped on it, andonce it was shrunk I coloured the back of it with the same Copic marker Iused to highlight the textDon't forget to make the hole for hanging it BEFORE you shrink it!"

Products Used:

Bazzill Cardstock

9-960 Kraft

10-1037 Blackbird

Spellbinders:

LF-006 Wonderful Wings Grand Shapabilities

JustRite Stamps:

CL-02100 Vintage Oval Labels

Other Materials Used:

The Twinery Twine Lemondrop

Shrink Plastic Clear

StazOn Ink Jet Black

Copic Marker Y38

Card created by Design Team member-TERESA

Wall Frame

2012-02-26T07:00:00.000+10:00

Today we have an Off The page Project from Sheree.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

9-951 Mud Pie

9-960 Kraft

Spellbinders:

S4-136 Classic Hearts

S4-345 Picot Edge Circles

Other Materials Used:

Kaiser printed papers

Misc pearls

Off The page created by Design Team member-SHEREE

With Sympathy

2012-02-25T07:00:00.000+10:00

"A sympathy card in neutral tones. The card front has been embossed, although it is a little hard to see in the photograph. I added some dark micro beads to the flower centre, and the bow is shiny satin."

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

9-960 Kraft

10-1037 Blackbird

Spellbinders:

I2-1015 Flower Silhouette Impressabilities

S4-110 Ovals Large

S4-111 Scalloped Ovals

JustRite Stamps:

JB-09710 Beautiful Blossoms Set

CL-02080 Fancy Tags

Other Materials Used:

Satin ribbon

Microbeads

Card created by Design Team member-TERESA

One More BLING-abilities Card

2012-02-24T16:31:00.002+10:00

Here is one more sample using the new BLING-abilities. So sorry everyone, I missed adding this one to my previous post.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

1-125E Precious

Spellbinders:

LF-006 Wonderful Wings

S5-029 Nested Lacey Pennants

BLING-abilities:

LF-006 Wonderful Wings

Other Materials Used:

Button

Twine

Printed Paper

Card created by Design Team member-TERESA

More BLING-abilities

2012-02-24T07:34:00.001+10:00

I hope everyone enjoyed our samples from yesterday. Here are some more BLING-abilities projects to inspire you.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

1-105E Petalsoft

10-1001E White

Spellbinders:

S4-351 Spiral Blossoms One

S4-328 Foliage

S5-042 Fleur De Lis Accents

LF-190 Grand Labels Four

EL-009 M-bossabilites Flora

BLING-abilites:

S5-042 Fleur De Lis Accents

Other Materials Used:

White fibres

Tattered Rose ink

Pearl paint

Silver gel pen

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

10-1010E Avalanche

1-105E Petalsoft

5-510E Parakeet

Spellbinders:

S5-050 Rose Creations

S4-328 Foliage

S4-294 Beaded Ovals

M-bossabilites Splendid

BLING-abilites:

S4-294 Beaded Ovals

Other Materials Used:

White fibres

White ribbon

Pearl paint

Clear micro beads

Dimensional Magic

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

2-227E Pomegranate

10-1081E Raven

4-426E Lemonade

5-510E Parakeet

Spellbinders:

S5-050 Rose Creations

S4-328 Foliage

S5-035 Parisian Motifs

EL-011M-Bossabilites Music

E8-012 Decorative Inserts Four

BLING-abilities:

S5-035 Parisian Motifs

Other Materials Used:

Distress Ink

Above cards created by Design Team member-Sue

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

10-1081E Raven

9-960D Kraft

Spellbinders:

S4-314 Lacey Ovals

S4-347 Labels Twenty Three

NEST-001 Nested Ovals

JustRite Stamps:

CL02170 Spread Your Wings

Other Materials Used:

Printed paper

Various Inks

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

5-5129C Pear Crush
Divinly Sweet 8 x 8 Paper Pack

Spellbinders:

S4-323 Ribbon Tags Trio Three

JustRite Stamps:

CL02155 Merry & Bright

BLING-abilities:

S4-323 Ribbon Tags Trio Three

Other Materials Used:

Ribbon

Above cards created by Design Team member-TERESA

BLING-abilities

2012-02-22T13:00:00.000+10:00

Today we have a fantastic new product to share with you. Introducing BLING-abilities.

So what are BLING-abilities?

BLING-abilities™ was a concept that was conceived by Deb Boundy-Monk the owner of DownUnder Direct Wholesale approx 2 years ago when Deb and her husband were launching their Swarovski crystal clothing business.

The sparkling hotfix crystal embellishment will now “give you the ability to Bling”!

After much research, testing and sourcing throughout the world for the prefect crystal comparable to the brilliance of Swarovski we finally found what we were looking for and the product is now ready to be launched. While we also manufacture these products in Swarovski crystals the price point has been lowered due to the involvement of the Le Crystelle crystal. While a Swarovski stone has 14 facets making it the most sought after sparkle in the crystal industry and to which many of our garments and products are made from …our Le Crystelle stones have 12 facets which helps to hold it brilliance and sparkle, out shining the inferior self adhesive rhinestone crystal which sometimes have a 8 facet table if they weren’t so tumbled during manufacture that all sparkle is dissolved completely. Thus leaving a dull lifeless embellishment . Along with this our BLING-abilities have no ugly plastic glue bridges running between each crystal but rather each stone sits proudly on it’s own with correct positioning adding class and sophistication to your project. The result? Perfect embellishments that are not over crowded, misaligned or look simply unprofessional.

At only takes 5-10 seconds to adhere a circle or shape to your media. No more sitting down and hand gluing each stone individually which can take countless hours of your precious time. BLING-abilities are fun, easy and simple to apply, all at once, in one quick press of your iron. The results look stunning on cards, scrapbook pages, invitations, formal media even your precious quilts can be made to sparkle and shine. Along with this and unlike our competitors if applied correctly our BLING-abilities can easily be placed onto your clothing without the risk of them falling off when washed. Finally you can be as creative as your imagination can be now we have “given you the ability to bling”

These hotfix transfers are manufactured in Melbourne with the only machines of their kind in Australia giving us the ability to custom design anything you wish from business and corporate logos, to invitations and much more..maybe you can think of some of your creations or products that could use a shine or sparkle.

Simply contact Le Crystelle for a quote today to custom design any embellishment for you.
Phone 61 3 8331 0750 or visit our website at http://www.lecrystelle.com.au. or contact Deb directly at DownUnderDirect on 61 3 8331 0700 email: orders@downunderdirect.net.au

So now that you know what they are, here are some samples and a quick how to from the design team.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

303469 Bazzill Embossed Trellis White

10-1001E White

10-1081E Raven

JustRite Stamps:

JB 09745 Hope Borders & Centres

Spellbinders:

S4-318 Fleur De Lis Squares

BLING-abilities:

S4-318 Fleur De Lis Squares

Instructions for Applying BLING-abilities:

Step One:

Remove your BLING-abilitiy from the packaging and cut out the desired shape from the crystal transfer.

The pictures on both sides of the packaging can be used to see where shapes are positioned to prevent cutting incorrectly.

Step Two:

Peel off the white backing paper from your cut out shape.

Step Three:

Carefully align transfer over your cut out shape. Refer to image on the packaging for exact placement of the stones.

Step Four:

Prepare your iron for application by setting temperature to a WOOL setting and making sure that the STEAM function has been turned OFF.

As all irons are different you may not have a wool setting and may need to experiment with the temperature. I found that a medium low setting on my iron worked fine. If the iron is too hot your transfer will not adhere correctly.

Allow the iron to pre-heat.

Step Five:

Place iron completely over the crystal transfer and press firmly for approximately 5-10 seconds.

Try not to move the iron around on top of the stones as this may ause them to shift out of alignment.

Step Six:

Allow transfer to cool enough to touch and then carefully remove clear film checking to see if the crystals have adhered. If crystals are still stuck to the film, carefully fold back and repeat step five.

Card and tutorial photos created by Design Team member-TRACEY

Now here are some more samples:

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

10-1001E White

6-620E Wisteria

6-624E Heather

Spellbinders:

S4-346 Labels Twenty-Two

S4-293 Lacey Circles

Edge of Edgabilities E8-003

Insert of Edgeabilities E8-002

JustRite Stamps:

Cling Stamp - Family Garden CL02145

BLING-abilities:

S4-293 Lacey Circles

Other Materials Used:

Ribbon

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

10-1001E White

5-506E Aloe

5-571E Leapfrog

Spellbinders:

S4-346 Labels Twenty-Two

S5-058 Ironwork Accents

BLING-abilities:

S5-058E Ironwork Accents

Additional Materials Used:

Printed paper

Ribbon

Cards supplied by- DownUnder Direct Wholesale

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

10-1081E Raven

10-1001E White

10-1076E Thunder

Spellbinders:

S4-345 Picot Edge Circles

S4-114 Standard Circles Large

S5-050 Rose Creations

Bling-abilities:

S4-345 Picot Edge Circles

Other Materials Used:

Misc Little Yellow Bicycle Papers

Misc Chipboard

Layout created by Design Team member-SHEREE

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

10-1001E White

1-139E Vintage Pink

1-138E Romance

5-511E

Spellbinders:

S4-295 Lacey Squares

S4-128 Nested Squares Sml

LF-191 Grand Dahlia

S5-086 Bitty Blossoms

ES-003 M-Bossibilites Valor

BLING-abilities:

S4-295 Lacey Squares

Other Materials Used:

Ribbon

Fancy Button

Card created by Design Team member-TRACEY

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

Kraft 9-960

Spellbinders:

S4-304 Eyelet Circles

S5-050 Rose Creations

Just Rite Stamps:

JB09210 All Occasions Nested Sentiments and Verses

BLING-abilities:

S4-304 Eyelet Circles

Other Products Used:

Kaiser Papers

Card created by Design Team member-SHEREE

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

303469 Bazzill Embossed Trellis White

10-1001E White

10-1081E Raven

Spellbinders:

S4-292 Beaded Circles

S5-034 Parisian Accents

BLING-abilities:

S4-292 Beaded Circles

S5-034 Parisian Accents

Other Materials Used:

Ribbon

Metal Heart

Layout created by Design Team member-TRACEY

Friends

2012-02-22T12:33:00.003+10:00

"Spellbinders make it so easy to hand make a flower to match any layout.

In this layout I wanted to make some flowers that could be combined with a purchased flower and that you would not be able to pick which one is the bought one."

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

8-808E Vanilla

1-105E Petalsoft

10-1001E White

8-850E Fawn

5-510E Parakeet

303900 Perfectly Pleated Fussy

Spellbinders:

S5-040 Floral Doily Accents

S5-067 Anemone

S4-328 Foliage

S5-049 Carnation Creations

S5-051 Fanciful Flight

Other Materials Used:

Victorian Velvet & Scattered Straw TimHoltz Distress Ink

Blending tool

White fibres

Glimmer Mist crème de Rouge and Lily Pad

Small triangles of patterned paper

Alphabet chip

Pearls

Prima resin column

Yellow brads

Flower button

Kaiser sparklet

Prima flower

White glitter

Layout created by Design Team member-SUE

Thinking of You

2012-02-20T16:14:00.001+10:00

Here is a pretty card, suitable for many occasions.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

White 10-1001

Spellbinders:

S4-114 Standard Circles Large

S5-042 Fleur de lis doily accents

Just Rite Stamps:

JB08790 Just a Note

Other Materials Used:

MME Printed Paper

Lace

Card created by Design Team member-SHEREE

Lacey Flower Card

2012-02-19T08:00:00.000+10:00

This folded card uses the Grand Scalloped Circles to form the base of the card, and Floral Doily Motifs to create the flower.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

10-1001E White

Romance

Hillary

Vanilla

Spellbinders:

S5-041 Floral Doily Motifs

NEST-005 Nested Circles & Scalloped Circles

LF-124 Grand Scalloped Circles

S5-058 Ironwork Accents

S4-328 Foliage

JustRite Stamps:

CL02165 Be Strong

Other Materials Used:

White Fibres

Sparklet

Distress Ink-Tattered Rose

Card created by Design Team member-SUE

Heartfelt Love

2012-02-18T20:15:00.000+10:00

Today we have a card to share with you.

Bazzill Cardstock:

9-960 Kraft

Spellbinders:

S5-029 Nested Lacey Pennants

JustRite Stamps:

CL-02080 Fancy Tags

Other Materials Used:

Various flowers

Silk ribbon

Pearls coloured with Copic marker

Sassafras Lass Sticker Alpha

Kaiser Sweet Nothings patterned paper

Tea Dye Distress ink for edges

Card created by Design Team member-TERESA

Save The Date

2012-02-17T20:20:00.000+10:00

Today we have another layout from Sheree.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

10-1001 White

9-960 Kraft

9-950 French Silk

Spellbinders:

S5-029 Lacey Pennants

S5-050 Rose Creations

E8-001 Edgeabilities Classic Scallop

Other Materials Used:

MME Printed Paper

Misc Buttons

Layout created by Design Team member-SHEREE

Oh So Happy...

2012-02-16T19:45:00.000+10:00

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

Kraft

Sweetheart

Spellbinders:

S4-161 Labels One

NEST-002 Nestabilities Squares

NEST-005 Nestabilities Circles

Other Materials Used:

Printed Papers

Paper Flowers

Layout created by Design Team member-SHEREE

Happiness Always

2012-02-15T15:42:00.003+10:00

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

10-1001E White

304808 Two Scoops Cheesecake

304810 Two Scoops Very Berry

304819 Two Scoops Mint Chip

Spellbinders:

S4-158 Sunflower Two
S4-192 Blossom
NEST-006 Petite Ovals

JustRite Stamps:

CL02105 Elegant Frames

Other Materials Used:

Bazzill Sanding Tool
Ribbon
Button
Distress Ink Pad-Peeled Paint

Card created by Design Team member-TRACEY

Tutorial Tuesday-Pen Holder

2012-02-14T16:43:00.001+10:00

It's Tutorial Tuesday once again, and today we have a fun little pen holder for you.

I can see lots of possibilities for this one...maybe candy canes at Christmas.

Products Used:

Bazzill Cardstock:

6-666E Angel

6-605E Velvet

Spellbinders:

LF-246 Grand Labels Eleven

S5-026 Labels Twenty

Other Materials Used:

Kaiser patterned paper

Heart bling button

The Twinery twine

White twill trim

Instructions:

Step One:

Cut a Grand Labels Eleven using the Grand Calibur.

Step Two:

Make score lines as shown in the photograph. (I have darkened my lines with pencil so that they show up better in the photo).

Step Three:

Cut the corners off as shown. Assemble the box with your preferred adhesive (I used PVA glue).

Step Four:

Cut a Labels Twenty from cardstock, and adhere around the front of the box.

Step Five:

Cut a smaller Labels Twenty from patterned paper, adhere over the larger label, and tie some twill around the whole box. This will add extra strength and security.

Step Six:

Tie a sparkly button to the knot of the bow to embellish.

Tutorial created by Design Team member-TERESA

I Love You Card

2012-02-13T17:24:00.001+10:00

Today we have a pretty love themed card.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

9-960 Kraft

1-196 Juneberry

Spellbinders:

S4-112 Classic Oval Large

S4-111 Classic Scallop ovals large

Just Rite Stamps:

JB09210 All Occasions Nested Sentiments

Other Materials Used:

Mme Printed Paper

Misc Ribbon

Created by Design Team member-SHEREE

First Day At School

2012-02-12T11:00:00.000+10:00

"With all the children returning to school recently, I thought I'd dig outthis photo of my son on his first day of school.

The colours of Bazzill I chose are a slightly brighter shade than thecolours in the patterned paper. If I had used the same shades, I feel thebusy background would have taken over the main elements of the layout."

Products Used:

Bazzill Cardstock:

4-434E Sunbeam

5-510E Parakeet

3-326E Cheddar

7-7100E North Sea

Spellbinders:

LF246 Grand Labels Eleven

E8-001 Edgeabilities Classic Scallop

S4-124 Scallop Circle Large

S4-114 Circles Large

S4-092 Stars Five

Layout created by Design Team member-TERESA

Heart Shaped Basket

2012-02-11T23:00:00.000+10:00

Valentine’s day is easy with Spellbinders, perfectly cut hearts and flowers, can be quickly turned into a great treat basket.

Products used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

2-227E Pomegranate

10-1001EWhite

Spellbinders:

S4-136 Hearts

S4-137 Scalloped Hearts

S5-062 Lace Doily Accents

S4-351 Spiral Blossom One

S4-328 Foliage

Other Materials Used:

Mulberry paper or paper towel

Tattered Rose Distress Ink

Green Tombow Pen

Fired Brick Distress Ink Refill

Glimmer Mist Lily Pad

Spritz water bottle

Off the Page created by Design Team member-Sue

Thank You Sew Much...

2012-02-10T08:00:00.000+10:00

Today's card is made using three of the newest release Spellbinder Dies.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

8-808E Vanilla

9-973E Walnut

Spellbinders:

S5-088 Sewing Elements

S4-342 Square Swatches

E8-013 Decorative Inserts Five

E8-001 Edgeabilities Classic Scallop

Other Materials Used:

Printed Paper
Distress Ink Vintage Paper
Ribbon

Card created by Design Team member-TRACEY

Engaged

2012-02-09T16:08:00.001+10:00

Today we have a lovely engagement layout from Sheree.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

10-1001 White

7-7138 Sea Glass

Spellbinders:

S4-136 Classic Hearts

S4-137 Classic scallop hearts

E8-001 Edgeabilities Classic Scallop

Other Materials Used:

Kandi Heated Gems

MME Printed Paper

Layout created by Design Team member-SHEREE

Butterfly Cards

2012-02-08T09:08:00.003+10:00

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

10-1001E White

7-727E Bahama

5-511E Hillary

Spellbinders:

EL-010 M Bossibilities Paisley

S4-356 Floral Ovals

S5-064 Moroccan Accents

S5-084 Girlie Grunge Labels

S5-101 Wings of Hope

S5-034 Parisian Accents
S4-345 Picot Edge Circles

Other Materials Used:

Swarovski Crystals

Ribbon

Cards created by Design Team member-TRACEY

Gate Fold Card

2012-02-07T10:02:00.001+10:00

The gorgeous Jewel Fantasies make great peacock feathers, combine that with various lumiere’s and black cardstock you can make a really sophisticated card.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

10-1081E Raven

6-640E Pansy

10-1001E White

7-795E Blue Oasis

Spellbinders:

S4-363 Jewel Fantasies

EL-009 M Bossiblities Flora

LF-190 Grand Labels Four

NEST-001 Nested Ovals/Scalloped Ovals

NEST-005 Classic/Scalloped Circles

Other Materials Used:

Black Fibres

Brown Stickles

Ornate Button

Inka Gold

Assorted Lumiere Paints

Card created by Design Team member-SUE

Butterfly Card- Mini Tutorial

2012-02-06T09:28:00.002+10:00

Today we have a lovely butterfly card to share with you. As the card has a special technique we've also included a mini tutorial for you.

Instructions:

Step One:

Cut a butterfly using a die from the Wonderful Wings set.

Step Two:

Cut a triangle shape using a die from the Nested Pennants set.

Step Three:

Roll the triangle up starting from the side opposite the point. I find a skewer handy for this.

Step Three (a):

When you get to the end, glue it down with a touch of PVA glue.

Step Four:

Slip the skewer out and glue the body to the butterfly with another touch of PVA glue. Fold the wings of the butterfly upwards so it doesn't sit flat.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

6-642E Heidi

6-603E Jubilee

7-703E Powder Blue

T5-565 Aqua

1-105E Petalsoft

Spellbinders:

LF-006 Wonderful Wings

S5-028 Nested Pennants

JustRite Stamps:

CL02080Cling - Fancy Tags Set

Other Materials Used:

Ribbon

Card & Tutorial created by Design Team member-TERESA

Feathered Friends

2012-02-05T19:21:00.001+10:00

Here is a page using one of the new Spellbinder Dies-Jewel Fantasies.

"I love this photo of my daughter with a baby duckling, not exactly peacocks, but I thought the feathers look neat with the colours of the photos any way. I have combined this with embossed cardstock to create lots of texture."

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

8-808E Vanilla

10-1001E White

9-948E Nutmeg

5-510E Parakeet

8-850E Fawn

Spellbinders:

S4-363 Jewel Fantasies
EL-009M Bossibilities-Flora

E8-007 Classic Edges One

S5-058 Ironwork Accents

S5-050 Rose Creations

S4-328 Foliage

S4-324 Ribbon Banners

Other Materials Used:

Sprinklers

Paper Doily

Spray Ink

Various Lumiere Paints

Yellow Organza

Layout created by Design Team member-SUE

Valentine's Candy Basket

2012-02-04T08:00:00.000+10:00

The Grand Scalloped Circles make the easiest of baskets, simply score it into equal thirds, turn and score again to form a grid and snip down four sides to the centre square, fold up and adhere sides. Make a handle and decorate.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

10-1001E White

2-227E Pomegranate

1-166E Pirouette

Spellbinders:

S5-058 Ironwork Accents

LF-124 Grand Scalloped Circles

S4-137 Scalloped Hearts

S4-136 Hearts

Other Materials Used:

BradsRibbon

White fibre

Black ink

Off the page created by Design Team member-SUE

Wings of Love

2012-02-03T12:20:00.000+10:00

Today I have a Valentine's card made using some the newest release Spellbinders. The new die-Wings of Hope and one of the new M-Bossibilities Folders-Hearts.

The new M-Bossibilities folders are very easy to use. Each folder has two different textures, and gives a deep embossed texture to your card stock.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

10-1001E White

2-227E Pomegranate

Spellbinders:

S5-101 Wings of Hope

EL-012 M-Bossibilities Folder- Hearts

S4-345 Picot Edge Circles

E8-001 Edgeabilities Classic Scallop

Other Materials Used:

Stazon Ink Pad -Red

Lace

Ribbon

Card created by Design Team member-TRACEY

Heart Cards

2012-02-01T08:00:00.000+10:00

With Valentine's Day just around the corner we have a lovely set of cards, perfect for that someone special in your life.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper

10-1001E White

1-138E Romance

1-140E Petunia

Spellbinders:

S4-136 Nested Hearts

E8-001 Edgeabilities Classic Scallop

Other Materials Used:

Twine

Buttons

Printed papers

Cards created by Design Team member-SHEREE

Tutorial Tuesday-Edgeabilities

2012-01-31T08:01:00.001+10:00

Have you ever wondered how to get more out of your edgeabilities? Edgeabilities are 8” in length but that doesn’t mean you can’t cut 12” borders with them. And they aren’t just to be used for borders either…

Instructions:

Here is how to cut a 12” border…

Cut 1 border as normal, once cut move the die down and adhere with removable tape so the die doesn’t slip. Then put the die back through the grand calibur as normal.

You can also use the edgeabilities to make fun funky patterns on your cardstock or patterned paper.

Here I have cut out a large label 1 grand die. Using one of the edgeabilities I have cut out a pattern. To do this lay the die down where you want the pattern to be and cut. Move the die over and again using some repositionable tape to hold the die in place…cut your paper again…keep on doing this until you get your desired effect. This works great if you mix and match all your edgeabilities together…

Tutorial created by Design Team member-SHEREE

Growing Up

2012-01-30T08:00:00.000+10:00

Boys are always hard to scrapbook, here the Grand Scalloped Circles have been used to add a background element. Die sets like the Nested Pennants, have small pieces that are great used in repetition.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

7-783E Admiral

10-1001E White

7-795E Blue Oasis

7-726E Lakeshore

Spellbinders:

S5-028 Nested Pennants

LF-124 Grand Scalloped Circles

Other Materials Used:

String

Brads

Alpha stamp set

Glimmer Mists- sapphire, wheatfields and patina

Hessian

Ribbon

Bamboo skewer

Layout created by Design Team member-Sue

Butterfly Mobile

2012-01-29T08:00:00.000+10:00

Today we have a lovely butterfly mobile created by Teresa.

"This was a fantastic project to keep my girls busy on the school holidays. It’s a simple matter of die cutting the butterfly shapes, and threading them onto some cord. I added a bead under each butterfly to weigh it down a little. I can imagine a few more of these hanging from the curtain rods in their bedroom windows, fluttering in the summer breeze."

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

3-326E Cheddar

5-510E Parakeet

1-165E Ballet

Spellbinders:

LF-006 Wonderful Wings

Other Materials Used:

Kaiser patterned paper: Tutti Frutti

Silver cord

Beads

Off The Page created by Design Team member-TERESA

Heartfelt Thanks

2012-01-28T08:00:00.000+10:00

Today's project is a pretty card using papers from the Bazzill paper pack Divinly Sweet.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

303978 Divinely Sweet 8x8 Pack

Spellbinders:

S4-230 Labels Six

S5-030 Fancy Tags Two

I2-1009 Impressabilities - Flourish

JustRite Stamps:

CL02080Cling - Fancy Tags Set

JB08950 Nested Frame Dies

Other Materials Used:

StazOn ink: Black Cherry

Card created by Design Team member-TERESA

Star Card

2012-01-27T08:00:00.000+10:00

Today we have a simple masculine card to share with you.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

10-1081E Raven:

8-808E Vanilla

8-850E Fawn

Spellbinders:

S4-092 Star 5

NEST-005 Scalloped Circles

Other Materials Used:

Assorted printed papers

Card created by Design Team member-SHEREE

Luna Park

2012-01-26T06:38:00.001+10:00

Happy Australia Day.

Today I have one of my double layouts to share. I've kept this one pretty simple with the minimal use of embellishments.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

7-783E Admiral

2-245E Phoenix

4-452E Cornmeal

Spellbinders:

E8 001 Edgeabilities Classic Scallop

S4-092 Star 5

Other Materials Used:

Assorted buttons

Layout created by Design Team member-TRACEY

With Love

2012-01-25T10:08:00.003+10:00

Valentine's Day is a couple of weeks away, but I thought I would share this love inspired card here today.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

10-1001E White

2-227E Pomegranate

Spellbinders:

S4-310 Labels Eighteen

S5-034 Parisian Accents

JustRite Stamps:

CL02085 Fancy Labels Set

Other Materials Used:

Ribbon

Heart button

Brads

White pigment ink pad

White embossing powder

Card created by Design Team member-TRACEY

Miss Independent

2012-01-24T13:27:00.002+10:00

Today we have a super cute summer layout to share with you.

"The banners were made with the small dies from the pennants sets. I only attached them at the top, leaving the ends to be gently bent up for extra dimension."

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

7-703E Powder Blue

7-7117E Coastal

1-125E Precious

1-105E Petalsoft

Spellbinders:

S5-029 Nested Lacey Pennants

S5-028 Nested Pennants

E8-001 Edgeabilities Classic Scallop

Other Materials Used:

Cosmo Cricket DeLovely 6x6 paper pad

Glimmermist

AquaPrima alpha sticker

Adorn It alpha sticker tiles

Layout created by Design Team member-TERESA

Thinking of You

2012-01-23T09:34:00.000+10:00

Today we have a monochromatic card in lovely warm shades of purple. Teresa has used a very very light shade of purple for the base card – not white as it would have been too stark.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

6-666E Angel

6-642E Heidi

6-603E Jubilee

6-605E Velvet

Spellbinders:

E8-001 Edgeabilities Classic Scallop

JustRite Stamps:

CL02080Cling - Fancy Tags Set

Other Materials Used:

Lilac grosgrain ribbon

SW4001 4mm Swarovski Crystal

Card created by Design Team member-TERESA

Back to School

2012-01-22T14:49:00.000+10:00

Well the summer holidays are coming to an end. It's back to school Monday for most kids here in Australia, so today we have a double page layout to share with you.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

9-960 Kraft

6-683D Dark Violet

Spellbinders:

S4-124 Standard Scalloped Circles Large

S4-092 Stars Five

Other Materials Used:

Bo Bunny patterned paper

American Craft thickers

Created by Design Team member-SHEREE

Lemon Star Burst Card

2012-01-21T16:57:00.003+10:00

Today we have a pretty card from Sue.

"This card uses 4 of the Iron work Motifs folded in four to form a lacey rosette."

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

4-426E Lemonade

1-105E Petalsoft

10-1010E White

8-808E Vanilla

Spellbinders:

S5-059Ironwork Motifs

S5-058 Ironwork Accents

NEST-005 Nested Circles

Just Rite Stamps:

JB09725 Loving Thoughts

Other Materials Used:

Sunflower Glimmer Mist

Pearls Pink Stickles

Card created by Design Team member-Sue

Kite Flying

2012-01-19T12:38:00.001+10:00

Today's layout is from Teresa.

"The kite Isabel was flying this day didn't appear in any of the photos, so Imade one using some of the dies in the Nested Pennants set. She is wearing adenim skirt in the photos, so I machine stitched the photos to some denimfabric and frayed the edges for some extra interest. The loose threads addmovement and even look a little wind-swept."

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

7-706E Starmist

Spellbinders:

S5-028 Nested Pennants

E8-001 Edgeabilities Classic Scallop

Other Materials Used:

Crate Paper 6x6 paper pad

RandomWebsters Pages

TuTu yellow trim

Pink buttons

Denim fabric scraps

Basic Grey alphabet stickers

Cotton Twine

Copic Multiliner for journaling

Layout created by Design Team member-Teresa

Tutorial Tuesday-Altered Leaves

2012-01-17T17:09:00.001+10:00

Welcome to our first tutorial for 2012. This week we have a lovely idea to give the leaves on your page or card an extra little sparkle.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

5-511E Hillary

Spellbinders:

S4-328 Foliage

Other materials Used:

Glimmer Mists

Green Tombow

Instructions:

Step One:

Cut several leaves from the Foliage collection.

Step Two:

Spritz the leaves with a green Glimmer mist, any brand will do.

Step Three:

Score lines with a paper piercer, on each leaf make them look like the veins you would normally see on a leaf. This is better if it is done on a mouse pad. I take a cheap mouse pad and cut it into 4 pieces so they are easier to transport and use.

Step Four:

Use a dark green water soluble pen to mark in the scored lines. A Tombow pen or equivalent is good to use, but it must we water soluble.

Step Five:

Take an Aqua Brush and wash over the pen lines, you notice that the glimmer mist and pen blends together, but that a darker line remains in the score line, resembling the veins of a leaf. Repeat these steps for all leaves and use them as you would normally.

Tip:

You can use this process on any leaf, be they die cut or punched. You can ignore the already embossed lines if you wish Experiment with different glimmer mists. You can use a Metallic rub on over the top of the leaf too If you don’t have an Aqua wash pen a small paint brush will do

Tutorial created by Design Team member-Sue

Hippy Chick

2012-01-15T13:58:00.002+10:00

Today we have a fun layout created by Sheree.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

10-1001 Bazzill White

Spellbinders:

LF-161 Grand Labels One

Other Materials Used:

Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist

Echo Park Patterned Paper

Kandi Corp Heated Gems

Layout created by Design Team member-SHEREE

Have A Great Day

2012-01-13T12:39:00.000+10:00

Today we have another card made using the JustRite set Spread Your Wings.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

10-1087E Raven

10-1001E White

JustRite Stamps:

CL02170 Spread Your Wings

Spellbinders:

S5-058 Ironwork Accents

NEST-007 Long Scalloped Rectangles

Other Materials Used:

Memento Ink Pad

Black Ribbon

Pearls

Created by Design Team member-TRACEY

Family

2012-01-11T08:00:00.000+10:00

Today we have another lovely layout to share with you.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

8-820E Rope Swing

Spellbinders:

S4-114 Circles Large

S4-124 Scallop Circle Large

S5-028 Nested Pennants

S5-029 Nested Lacey Pennants

JustRite Stamps:

CL02080Cling - Fancy Tags Set

JB08950 Nested Frame Dies

Other Materials Used:

Thickers chipboard alpha

Copic marker W9

Cotton twine

Black StazOn ink

Assorted printed papers

Layout Created by Design Team member-TERESA

Life Is Better With Friends

2012-01-10T16:22:00.002+10:00

Today's project is a quick and easy card.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock

5-5120E Lentils

9-932E Truffle

10-1081E Raven

10-1001-E

Spellbinders:

S4-310 labels Eighteen

JustRite Stamps:

CL02170 Spread Your Wings

Other Materials Used:

Distress Ink Pad-Peeled Paint

Memento Inkpad- Tuxedo Black

Copics (to colour brad)

Brad

Felt flower

Project created by Design Team member-TRACEY

Sweet Smile

2012-01-09T08:59:00.001+10:00

Welcome back. I hope that everyone had a lovely Christmas New Year break.

The design team are now back and ready to inspire with lots of wonderful projects.

This month we have a mixture of projects including some with a Valentine's love theme.

To kick off the new year of projects we have a lovely page from Sue:

"With the clever use of a Mini Mister you can dampen Bazzill card stock so that it will go around corners and circles. Just carefully use your fingers to shape the card and then heat set, then a rapid setting glue to adhere down."

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

9-960D Kraft

8-808E Vanilla

5-511E Hillary

10-1081E Raven

Spellbinders:

LF-005 Grand Peony Creations

S5-058 Ironwork Accents

S4-328 Foliage

S5-034 Parisian Accents

Other Materials Used:

Glimmer Mists

Pink Stamp pad

Piece of lace cloth

Inca Gold Green Rub on

Flower stamens

Pearls

Black ink

Gold embossing powder

Gold micro beads

Mini Mister with water

Heat gun

Hot glue gun

Layout created by Design Team member-Sue

Magic Moments

2011-12-22T05:34:00.000+10:00

Well this is our final project for 2011. Hasn't the year gone by quickly?
The Design Team will be taking a little break but we will return on January 9th with more projects to get you inspired.
From all of us on the Design Team we wish you a safe and happy holiday season.

"Here I have used the warm colours of a gingerbread biscuit in my layout, to combine with the warmth of the candle in the photo. With Bazzil available in so many colours you can match the exact shade to your photos, and create the look you are after."

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

9-973E Walnut

9-960D Kraft

5-511E Hillary

8-808E Vanilla

2-227E Pomegranate

Spellbinders:

S4-328 Foliage

S4-318 Fleur De Lis Squares

Other Materials Used:

Scrap of patterned paper

Red and white straw

Green ribbon

White glitter

White dimensional paint

Red glitter

Brown stamp pad

Glimmer Mists

Fibres

Gold Stickles

Layout created by Design Team member-Sue

Merry Christmas To You Slide Card

2011-12-20T07:00:00.000+10:00

Here is a lovely idea for a special Christmas card.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

9-960 Kraft Cardstock

Spellbinders:

S4-114 Standard Circles Large

Just Rite Stamps:

JB-08780 A Merry Little Christmas

Other Materials Used:

Printed papers

Inkpad

Card created by Design Team member-SHEREE

Joyeux Noel

2011-12-19T16:00:00.000+10:00

Spellbinders sets can be used together, with the addition of Just Rite Christmas Stamps to layer a card, that is really unique.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

2-227E Pomegranate

10-1001E White

5-511E Hillary

Spellbinders:

S5-043 Fleur De Lis Doily Motifs

S4-283 Heirloom Ornaments

S4-328 Foliage

NEST-005 Nested Circles

Just Rite Stamps:

Jb-08780 A Merry Little Christmas Set

Other Materials Used:

Scraps of patterned papers

Star ribbon

Gold Stickles

Red organza ribbon

Copics

Black and red stamp pad

Card created by Design Team member-Sue

Plum Pudding Christmas Tag

2011-12-18T05:32:00.000+10:00

"This cute plum pudding tag is made so quick and easy with the spellbinders, so you will not mind making lots for your Christmas parcels this year. If you make it larger it is a great card too."

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

9-975E Pinecone

10-1001E White

5-511E Hillary

2-227E Pomegranate

Spellbinders:

NEST-005 Nested & Scalloped Circles

S4-328 Foliage

I2-1009 ImpressiblitiesFlourish

Other Materials used:

Green glitter

Dimensional Magic

Gold and platinum ink

Foam tape

Small hole punch for berries

Off the page created by Design Team member-Sue

Place Card

2011-12-17T08:00:00.000+10:00

Here is a lovely idea for a placecard, just in time for your holiday entertaining.

"I made a frame for the name on this placecard using a Labels Eight die and then an oval die for the centre. Before attaching it to the placecard, I embossed the frame and before removing it from the embossing template, I sponged a little acrylic paint over it to bring out the detail. I'll be needing a few of these placecards leading up to Christmas! Fortunately they are super easy to whip up."

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

5-5104E Rainforest

15-256G Cardinal

5-510E Parakeet

Spellbinders:

I2-1009 Impressabilities - Flourish

S5-019 Labels Eight

S4-110 Ovals Large

S4-328 Foliage

Other Materials Used:

Echo Park 6x6 pad - Season's Greetings

Red wired berries

Thickers alphabet stickers

Kaiser acrylic paint

Project created by Design Team member-TERESA

Love & Joy

2011-12-15T09:00:00.000+10:00

Today's project is a lovely layout using purple, another colour not usually associated with Christmas projects.

"Try using different colour combinations for Christmas, purple and gold is a really striking choice, have your photos printed in black and white so they suit the page."

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

6-631D Purple

6-620E Wisteria

4-426E Lemonade

Spellbinders:

S5-071 Twisted Metal Tags & Accents

S4-194 Inverted Circles Lge

Other Materials Used:

Gold and cream swirled paper

Purple lace

Gold binding

White and gold glitter

Brads

Hole punch

Gold paint or rub on

Layout created by team member-Sue

Tutorial Tuesday-

2011-12-13T21:00:00.000+10:00

Today we have our final Tutorial for 2011. We will be back again in the New Year with more projects to get you inspired.

"This is a really quick way to make a bunch of gift tags at once. These tags are 5 x 2 inches in size."

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

5-565E Aqua

Spellbinders:

S4-114 Circles Large

E8-001Edgeabilities Classic Scallop

S4-334 Heirloom Ornaments 2011

JustRite Stamps:

CL02155 Merry & Bright

Other Materials Used:

Echo Park Season’s Greetings 6x6 paper pad

Twinery Bakers Twine – Maraschino

Prima alphabet stickers

Black Cherry StazOn ink

Instructions:

Step One:

Cut a piece of 12x12 Bazzill cardstock into two 5 inch strips and one 2 inchstrip.

Step Two:

Choose two papers from the pad – a plain one and a patterned one. Cut two 1½ inch strips of the plain (red) paper and two 1 inch strips of thepatterned (blue) paper, and cut a scalloped edge on them using the scallop Edgeabilities die.

Step Three:

Glue the scalloped edge pieces in place on the 5 inch strip of Bazzill.

Step Four

Cut the 5 inch strip into 2 inch pieces. These are the 5 x 2 inch tag bases.

Step Five:

Cut circles from each of the papers and glue in place on the tags. Punch ahole in the centre of the circles.

Step Six:

Stamp an ornament onto the 2 inch strip of Bazzill, and cut out using theHeirloom Ornament die. Attach to the tag using foam mounting squares.

Step Seven:

Finish the tags of with some Bakers Twine and alphabet stickers.

(Refer to first photo)

Tutorial created by Design Team member-TERESA

Pink & Purple Christmas

2011-12-12T05:36:00.000+10:00

Here is a pretty little card using an unusual Christmas colour combo.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

9-960 Kraft Cardstock

Spellbinders:

S4-351 Spiral Blossom One

S4-345 Picot Edge Circles

Other Materials Used:

Kaiser Patterened Paper

Glitter/Kindy Glitz

Card created by Design Team member-SHEREE

Snowman Card

2011-12-11T05:33:00.000+10:00

Spellbinders make creating a more complicated card easy with the Nesting circles and scalloped circles fitting so nicely together and matching the Just Rite Stamps.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

10-1001E White

7-183E Admiral

Spellbinders:

NEST-005 Nested CirclesScalloped Circles

S4-223 Create a Fake 2

I2-1003 Impressiblities Snowflake

Just Rite Stamps:

JB 09785 Vintage Christmas Set

Other Materials Used:

Twinkling H2o's

White glitter

Black stamp pad

Platinum ink

Card created by Design Team member-Sue

Christmas Wreath

2011-12-08T05:37:00.001+10:00

Here is a lovely idea for a Christmas wreath.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

5-573 Aspen

5-555 Jade

5-506 Aloe Vera

5-5124 Lime Sherbet

5-543 Patch

5-542 Nathan

Spellbinders:

S4-092 Stars Five

S4-351 Spiral Blossom One

Other Materials Used:

Misc Die Cut letters

Red glitter

Ruffled ribbon

Project created by Design Team member-SHEREE

Scatter Joy

2011-12-05T11:26:00.001+10:00

Hello to all. I hope you enjoyed our month of Christmas projects. We are back this month with a few more Christmas ideas to inspire you for those last minute cards as well as a few scrapbooking pages for those treasured Christmas photos.

Today we have a card from Teresa.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

19-7561E Intense Teal

2-214E Red Devil

10-1001E Bazzill White

Spellbinders:

S5-027 Labels Twenty One

S4-233 Labels NineS4-072 Flower Creations

JustRite Stamps:

CL02155 Merry & Bright

Other Materials Used:

SW4001 4mm Swarovski Crystal

Echo Park Berries patterned paper

Papermania fabric brad

Twinery Bakers Twine - Maraschino

Darkroom Door Dear Santa Montage sheet image

Card created by Design Team member-TERESA

Merry Christmas to You

2011-11-30T08:00:00.000+10:00

Here is another pretty card using the Holiday Style paper pack.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

Holiday Style paper pack

Spellbinders:

S4-114 Standard Circles Large

S5-042 Fleur de lis doily accents

Just Rite Stamps:

JB-08780 A Merry Little Christmas

Other Materials Used:

Kindy Glitz

Red ink pad

Card created by Design Team member-SHEREE

Tutorial Tuesday-Quick Treat Box

2011-11-29T08:00:00.000+10:00

Here is a tutorial for a really quick and easy treat box.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

2-227E Pomegranate

10-1001E White

Spellbinders:

S4-334 Heirloom Ornaments 2011

NEST-005 Nested Scalloped Circles

JustRite Stamps:

JB08780 Merry Little Christmas Set

Other Materials Used:

Crafter's Companion

White Pigment Ink Pad

White Embossing Powder

Ribbon

1/8 " Hole Punch

Clear Acetate

Instructions:

Step One:

Cut an A5 piece of Pomegranate cardstock

Step Two:

Using the Crafters Companion as a guide, score down the centre of the piece of cardstock.

Step Three:

Find the centre at the top of the piece of cardstock and mark with a pencil.

Repeat on the other end.

Step Four:

Score each corner from the pencil mark to the scored centre line.

Step Five:

Position your die on the piece of paper to cut out the window.

Secure with tape and run through the die cutting machine.

Step Six:

Attach a piece of acetate to the inside over the cutout.

Step Seven:

Fold the sides in and punch holes for the ribbon.

To finish, fill the box with lollies secure with ribbon and add a gift tag if desired.

Tutorial created by Design Team member-TRACEY

Christmas Baubles

2011-11-28T20:01:00.000+10:00

Here is a lovely card using a not so traditional colour combination of black, red and white.

"The Heirloom dies are a beautiful shape - reminiscent of vintage Christmasbaubles. Stamp, die cut, embellish - it's so easy to create a gorgeous cardin just a few minutes."

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

9-942E Twig

10-1081E Raven

2-214E Red Devil

Spellbinders:

S4-283 2010 Heirloom Ornaments

S4-124 Scallop Circle Large

S4-114 Circles Large

JustRite Stamps:

CL-02155 Merry & Bright

Other Materials Used:

My Mind's Eye 6x6 paper pad

Red string

Black satin ribbon

Kaiser bling

Onyx Black Versafine ink

Card Created by Design Team member-TERESA

Christmas Trees

2011-11-27T08:00:00.000+10:00

Using just the standard circles Spellbinder dies, Sheree has created some cute little trees that are sure to add that special something to any holiday table.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

5-573 Aspen

5-555 Jade

5-506 Aloe Vera

Spellbinders:

S4-114 Standard Circles Large

Other Materials Used:

Misc beads

Old wooden cotton reels

Wooden skewers

Project created by Design Team member-SHEREE

Recycled Gift Box

2011-11-26T08:00:00.000+10:00

Here is a gift box I made using a JustRite Stamp box. If you've been a fan of JustRite Stamps for awhile, you probably have a few of these boxes lying around.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

2-245E Phoenix

15-255G Tomato

Spellbinders:

S5-055 Layered Poinsettia

NEST-001 Nested Ovals

JustRite Stamps:

JB09925 Peace on Earth

Other Materials Used:

Micro Beads

Glossy Accents

Ribbon

White Pigment Ink

White Embossing Powder

Christine Re Printed Paper

White Paint

Tip:

When covering the box with paper you have to keep in mind that the lid is already a tight fit. I covered the lid only and painted the base, sanding first before painting.

To add depth to the box and to stop the lid from covering the base completely, I inserted some foam tape inside the lid to make a lip and keep the lid sitting a little higher.

Off the page created by Design Team member-TRACEY

Sparklers

2011-11-25T08:00:00.000+10:00

"I took these pictures on Christmas night. The kids played around withSparklers, and I took photos of them with a long exposure. You can see thelight path of the sparklers.There's some hidden journaling under the main photo with a ribbon pull onit."

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

4-454E Honey

10-1081E Raven

4-406E Chiffon

Spellbinders:

S5-029 Nested Lacey Pennants

S5-028 Nested Pennants

LF-246 Grand Labels Eleven

S4-283 2010 Heirloom Ornaments

S5-026 Labels Twenty

JustRite Stamps:

CL-02155 Merry & Bright

Other Materials Used:

My Mind's Eye Papers and Chipboard Embellishments

Kaisercraft bling

Copic marker

Jet Black StazOn ink

Black string

Layout created by Design Team member-TERESA

Pink Christmas

2011-11-23T08:00:00.000+10:00

Today's project uses some pretty papers from the Holiday Style paper pack to create a lovely non traditional coloured Christmas card.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

303981 Holiday Style paper pack

Spellbinders:

S4-114 Standard Circles Large

S5-042 Fleur de lis doily accents

Just Rite Stamps:

JB-08780 A Merry Little Christmas

Other Materials Used:

Memento Inkpad

Copics

Card created by Design Team-member-SHEREE

Christmas Elf

2011-11-21T08:00:00.000+10:00

Red and Green are the perfect colours for Christmas and the new Layered Poinsettia flower fits in this theme wonderfully.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

2-227E Pomegranate

5-5100D Pine Needle

8-808E Vanilla

Spellbinders:

S5-055 Layered Poinsettia

S5-058 Ironwork Accents

S5-071 Twisted Metal Tags & Accents

Other Materials Used:

Gold glitter

Glimmer mists

Ribbon

Plastic gems

White glitter

Green cotton

Chip alpha

Iridescent medium

Layout created by Design Team member-Sue

Christmas Ornaments

2011-11-20T08:00:00.000+10:00

Today we have a couple of different types of ornaments to share with you.

"I made a couple of different ornaments for Christmas.The first one has a photo of my middle child when she was a baby (this is agreat idea for Baby's First Christmas! You could add the year instead of thesentiment I have used here)."

"The second ornament can be made with any symmetrical shape. You simply fold each die cut in half, and glue them together back to back. Add some twine so it can hang from a tree - too easy!"

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

4-406E Chiffon

Spellbinders:

S4-283 2010 Heirloom Ornaments

S4-114 Circles Large

S4-124 Scallop Circle Large

JustRite Stamps:

CL02080Cling - Fancy Tags Set

JB08950 Nested Frame Dies

Other Materials Used:

MME Patterned paper

Gold ribbon

Kaiser pearls

Twine

Project created by Design Team member-TERESA

Xmas Pudding

2011-11-18T08:00:00.000+10:00

Today we have a fun layout showcasing the much loved Christmas pudding.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

303981 Holiday Style Paper Pack

9-960 Kraft

Spellbinders:

S5-042 Fleur de Lis Doily Accents

S4-346 Labels Twenty Two

Other Materials Used:

American Craft Thicker alpha letters

Brown mist spray

Layout created by Design Team member-SHEREE

Poinsettia Napkin Rings

2011-11-17T08:00:00.000+10:00

Searching through my stash of craft materials I found some craft wood napkin rings. I've covered them by wrapping some ribbon around and securing with glue. I assembled four poinsettias and attached these to the rings for a quick holiday table accessory.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

15-255G Tomato

Spellbinders:

S5-055 Layered Poinsettia

Other Materials Used:

Tartan Ribbon

Brads

Wooden Napkin Rings

Project created by Design Team member-TRACEY

Pot of Poinsettias

2011-11-16T08:00:00.000+10:00

Here is a card I made using the new Layered Poinsettia Die. If the leaf in the set is too large for the project you are doing, you can cut a flower into individual pieces and use the petals for leaves as I have done here.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

10-1001E White

2-227E Pomegranate

4-435E Curry Spice

Spellbinders:

S5-055 Layered Poinsettia

Other Materials Used:

Micro Beads

Glossy Accents to adhere beads

Versamark Pad to rub over embossed areas

Organza Ribbon

Card created by Design Team member-TRACEY

Tutorial Tuesday-Snowflake Ornament

2011-11-15T08:00:00.000+10:00

Products Used:

Bazzill Basic Paper:

10-1001E White

Spellbinders:

S5-059 Ironwork Motifs

NEST-005 Nested Circles

Other Materials Used:

White glitter

Spray adhesive

Silver cord

Plastic gem

Instructions:

Step One:

Cut out four large snowflake shapes, fold in half, unfold, fold again in half and unfold, then fold once on the diagonal.

Step Two:

Place on a scrap piece of paper and spray with adhesive and sprinkle with glitter allow to dry.

Step Three:

Fold inwards on the diagonal fold so it forms a triangular shape, adhere each to a circle of cardstock, lining them up so the tips all meet in the middle. Adhere a plastic gem to the centre.

Tips:

Repeat these steps and glue both together to form a 360 shape for your Christmas tree.

Try different colours and glitters or even gold and metallic paints.

You could cut the shapes from foil board or glitter papers and skip the glitter steps.

Tutorial created by Design Team member-SUE

Christmas Banner

2011-11-13T08:00:00.000+10:00

This is a wonderful Christmas project to do. If you back the patterned paper with light weight chip board, it will add to the sturdiness of the banner and should last for years. You can use all your scrap patterned and plain cardstock, just match the colours.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

2-227E Pomegranate

10-1001E White

5-511E Hillary

Spellbinders:

S5-028 Nested Pennants

S5-029 Nested Lacey Pennants

Other Materials Used:

Ribbon

Distress Ink - Fired Brick, Peeled Paint, Scattered Straw

Eyelets

Chip Alpha

Glitter

Light Weight Chip Board

Patterned papers (any)

Embellishments

Off the page created by Design Team member-Sue

Star Card

2011-11-12T08:00:00.000+10:00

Nothing says Christmas more than a star and a snowflake, it reminds us of all the lovely cozy feelings we have in winter, even if our winter is not at Christmas time it is still a time for family and coziness.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

7-784E Admiral

10-1001E White

7-701E Splash

Spellbinders:

S5-054 Snowflake Pendant 2011

S5-029 Nested Lacey Pennants

NEST-005 Nested Circles

I2-1003 Impressabilities Snowflakes

JustRite Stamps:

JB08780 A Merry Little Christmas Set

Other Materials Used:

White organza ribbon

Noel button

Blue fibre

White glitter

Clear crystals

Blue ink

Card created by Design Team member-Sue

Red & White Christmas Card

2011-11-11T08:00:00.000+10:00

Today I have a card made using Ironwork Motifs. The large element works very well as a snowflake.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

10-1001E White

2-227E Pomegranate

Spellbinders:

S4-345 Picot Edge Circles

S5-059 Ironwork Motifs

Other Materials Used:

Christina Re Printed Paper

Large Diamante

Card created by Design Team member-TRACEY

Celebrate

2011-11-10T08:00:00.000+10:00

Here is a lovely idea for a framed layout. I love how the ornaments hang from the photo.

"One of my favourite things to do is make frames with my Nestabilities. I usetwo consecutive dies to cut a thin frame. I have stitched it to my layouthere.Sometimes the die that's the next size up is just too big and would leave aborder that's too wide. When that happens, I glue my shape to the nextcolour cardstock and carefully trim around it with scissors."

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

1-196E Juneberry

5-565E Aqua

18-801F Bling String of Pearls

Spellbinders:

S4-283 2010 Heirloom Ornaments

LF-246 Grand Labels Eleven

S4-092 Star 5 Dies

JustRite Stamps:

CL-02155 Merry & Bright

Other Materials Used:

Webster's Pages patterned paper

Alphas: American crafts, Making Memories

Page from an old book

Bling coloured with Copic markers

Layout created by Design Team member-TERESA

Poinsettia Card

2011-11-08T08:00:00.000+10:00

This card uses a clever fold with A4 sized cardstock, decorated with the new Pointsettia die. Lots of space to hold a gift card or tag too.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

2-227E Pomegranate

8-808E Vanilla

10-1081E Raven

5-511E Hillary
303984 Love Story 12 x 12 Paper Pack

Spellbinders:

S5-055 Layered Pointsettia

S4-328 Foliage

S5-058 Ironwork Accents

I2-1009 Impressiblities Flourish

Just Rite Stamps:

JB08780A Merry Little Christmas set

Other Materials Used:

Gold Ink

Card created by Design Team member-Sue

On Santa's Knee

2011-11-07T08:00:00.000+10:00

To create a lace border that goes the entire width of the page, I left one end of the spellbinder hanging out over the edge of the plate when cutting. After the first cut I lined up the border and put it back through the Grand Calibur leaving the opposite end hanging out. This is a great technique for extending the length of the the Spellbinder border dies.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

2-227E Pomegranate

5-511E Hillary

Spellbinders:

S5-056 Holly Accents

S5-057 Holly Motifs

S5-062 Lace Doily Accents

Other Materials Used:

Christina Re Printed Paper

Acrylic Sticker

Diamante

Layout created by Design Team member-TRACEY

Santa's Little Helpers

2011-11-06T08:00:00.000+10:00

Here is a lovely page in blue and white.

"This page uses just two colours and shows how versatile spellbinders can be in creating interesting shapes on a page. I have cut the navy on the diagonal into triangles which then fit through the Grand Calibar and allowed me to cut out random snowflakes."

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

7-783E Admiral

10-1001E White

Spellbinders:

S5-058 Ironwork Accents

S5-054 Snowflake Pendant 2011

S4-085 Snowflake Wonder

Other Materials Used:

Beaded fringing

White lace

Chip alpha

Silver wire

Bling

Blue cotton

Iridescent medium

Alpha stamps

Layout created by Design Team member-Sue

Merry & Bright

2011-11-05T08:00:00.000+10:00

Stacking different shaped die cuts is a great way to add interest. Here Teresa has stacked two different Labels die cuts under the ornament, using foam mounting tape in between to build a bit of height.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

9-942E Twig

1-125E Precious

1-126E Tutu Pink

Spellbinders:

S5-026 Labels Twenty

S4-230 Labels Six

S4-283 2010 Heirloom Ornaments

JustRite Stamps:

CL-02155 Merry & Bright

Other Materials Used:

Coffee stained seam binding

Button

White twine

Melissa Frances patterned paper

Sahara Sand VersaColor ink

Kaiser pearls

Card created by Design Team member-TERESA

First Christmas

2011-11-03T08:00:00.000+10:00

Today we have a lovely layout using some papers from the New Holiday Style paper pack.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

303981 Holiday Style 12 x 12 Paper Pack

10-1001 White

Spellbinders:

S4-114 Standard Circles Large

LF-161 Grand Labels 1

S4-304 Eyelet Circles

Just Rite Stamps:

JB-08780 A Merry Little Christmas

Other Materials Used:

Bella Blvd Chipboard Letters

Martha Stewart Border Punch

Layout Created by Design Team member-SHEREE

Tutorial Tuesday-Treat Bag

2011-11-01T08:00:00.000+10:00

Welcome to another Tutorial Tuesday. Today we have a fantastic little treat bag to share with you.

"I've made a little treat bag, which can be filled with lollies, home-bakedgoods or craft supplies. I've put buttons in this one, as I plan to give itto a crafty friend."

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock:

5-565E Aqua

18-801F Bling String of Pearls

Spellbinders:

S4-283 2010 Heirloom Ornaments

S4-114 Circles Large

JustRite Stamps:

CL-02155 Merry and Bright

Other Materials Used:

Webster's Pages patterned paper

Red satin ribbon

Button

Red string

Plastic bag

Tim Holtz tiny attacher

Black Cherry StazOn ink

Instructions:

Step One

Fold a 4 1/2 x 12 inch piece of cardstock in half, then score lines 1 inchabove and 1 inch below the half way mark.

Step Two:

Adhere a 4 x 4 inch piece of patterned paper to the front, and die cut a circle through the front of the bag.

Step Three:

Stamp a sentiment that will fit into the circle onto acetate with StazOn ink.

Step Four:

Trim down and glue the acetate in place so that the sentiment appears in the window.

Step Five:

Stamp and die cut a heirloom ornament to go on the front of the bag.

Step Six:

Die cut the circle from the middle of the heirloom ornament.

Step Seven:

Glue the ornament in place on the front of the bag. Fill a plastic bag withbuttons (or lollies etc), and place it inside the bag. Staple the bag closed around the buttons.

Step Eight:

Tie a bow in place at the top, and embellish with a button.

Tutorial created by Design Team member-TERESA

Quick Halloween Pages

2011-10-30T08:00:00.000+10:00

Here are three really quick pages I made using papers from the Bazzill Paper Pack Spooky & Kooky.

Products Used:

Bazzill Basics Paper:

303979 Spooky & Kooky 12 x 12 Multi Paper Pack

10-1076E Thunder

3-381D Bazzill Orange

10-1048E Pepper

Halloween Just The Edge

Spellbinders:

S4-277 Nested Bats

S4-280 Halloween Fence and Shapes

Other Materials Used:

MM Large Halloween Brads

MM Metal Embellishment

MM Alpha Stickers

Layouts created by Design Team member-TRACEY

This is our final project for October. We will be back on Tuesday to start a month long celebration of Christmas. The Design Team have been really busy creating some fantastic Christmas projects. I'm sure you will enjoy what we have to share with you next month.