Tim Holtz Deckle Torn Edge Trimmer from Tonic Studios (promo)

To answer some of the questions I've had on the Deckle Torn Edge Trimmer from Tonic Studios, I've posted a quick video on my YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/I3q33spNGqM

The trimmer creates the torn, distressed edges for vintage style cards and more without all the tearing and distressing by hand I've added my affiliate links if you'd like to have a look

UK - https://shrsl.com/2l1m6

USA - https://shrsl.com/2l1kz

Don't forget to add your TCK code if you are a Tonic Kit subscriber, to get another 10% off!

 

New Deckle Edge Trimmer from Tonic Studios

Finally...the Deckle Torn Edge Effect Trimmer from Tonic Studios! The trimmer creates the torn, distressed edges for vintage style cards and more without all the tearing and distressing by hand

I've added my affiliate links if you'd like to have a look

UK - https://shrsl.com/2l1m6

USA - https://shrsl.com/2l1kz

Don't forget to add your TCK code if you are a Tonic Kit subscriber, to get another 10% off!

 

Tonic Studios Magazine 13

 

Issue 13 of the Tonic magazine is on Create and Craft TV today!

These are some of the cards I made for this edition. Three of them show how you can use the dies and papers from the mag to make birthday cards for men and the other 3 are Christmas cards with the same dies but different papers

Elf Door

 

This is the Elf Door Set comes with all the elements you need to create your own little Christmas scene. As well as the products in the kit I have also used white, green, red and brown paint, 3D snow and white felt.

Elf Door Kit - (Art No. 97432)

This is what you'll find inside the kit.

I also used red, green,white and brown acrylic paint, 3D snow effect and white felt.

1. To make the door, cut the tops and bottoms off 7 lollipop sticks and lay them side by side. I found it made things easier to place if I used some double sided tape on my cutting mat and used a grid to keep things straight.

Make the door frame by attaching 2 lollipop sticks together, for double thickness on all sides, with double sided tape and mark where they will cross over. Cut off the excess with scissors and glue together. 

2. Use the cuttings from the lollipop sticks to make a little heart and glue this to  the door. Paint the door frame white and the door red. Add some 3D snow.

3. Paint the sledges, tree, ladder and ski poles and add 3D snow effect.

4. Use the little patterns provided to cut out the felt clothes. Glue together. I also added some white felt around the edges.

5. Peg some of the clothes to the clothes line.

Enjoy!

Decorating a Christmas Stocking

It's that time of year when crafters like to get ready for Christmas!

A hand decorated Christmas stocking makes a lovely gift which can be kept and used for many years.

To make this you will need ;

White Christmas Stocking 40cm x 26cm (Art. No. 44598)

Plais Folk Art Stencil Pack 3x5 "Monogram Letters" (Product Code 38966E)

Flax Twine (50333)

Pebeo Setacolor Opaque - Olive and Red

Pearls and Red Gems 

Crafter's Glue

How to make it ;

        1. Pop the letters out of the stencil, position on the stocking and lightly mark with a pencil.

2. Before you add paint, make sure you have a couple of layers of paper inside the stocking to prevent the paint going through to the back.

3. Load a stencil brush with red paint, tap off the excess and stencil onto the stocking, making sure to keep the stencil firmly in place.

4. Paint mistletoe onto the O with Olive paint.

5. Paint simple leaves and holly around the letters. Paint the toe and heel areas with Olive paint. Add gems, pearls and a twine bow.

6. Add gems around the toe and heel areas.

7. Wrap 3 strands of twine around the top of the stocking and add a triple twine bow, using a glue gun.

8. Hang your stocking up and wait patiently! ;)

Tonic Studios Showcase Dies - Out for Lunch Gift Box

This is the launch of the brand new Showcase dies from Tonic Studios!

If you like these you can buy them through my affiliate links here -

UK - https://shrsl.com/2kf6w

USA - https://shrsl.com/2kf7b

With 25 dies in the set, you can make this beautiful little hamper box in any style you like :)

You can see my video of the unboxing and how to make up the gift box on YouTube here

 

Tonic Studios Designer's Choice No. 12 (plus video)

Isn't this just the cutest little carton? It's so easy to assemble too!

You can check out my affiliate links to the Tonic websites to buy the Designer's Choice die set. UK - https://bit.ly/33Zd8gX USA - https://bit.ly/3nWNhyb In this video I show what's in the die set and how to make the little carton. As a little extra, I have added a little bookmark which I also made from the kit! I hope you like it :)