Tuesday, 16 February 2021

Tonic Studios Showcase 5 - Picnic Season Gift Box Die Set (affiliate)

 

Tonic's latest Showcase die set, Picnic Season Gift Box is so cute! It does actually look like a little hamper and I could just imagine heading off into the sunshine with it full of treats :)
These are my affiliate links to the die set - 

I have created a few different ideas with this set as you can see if you visit my YouTube video, but in this example I am showing you how to assemble the pieces and how the different pieces go together.

These are the dies you will find in the set.

To make this little box you will need
Craft Perfect Kraft card
White card
Pistachio Green card
Butermilk Crystal Drops
Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive
Rustic Rose 6x6 paper pad

How to make it
1. Cut out 2 of the main gift box pieces in kraft card.


2. Die cut 2 patterned panels for the sides and using the 2 dies shown create panels for the front and back from white card.


3. Glue these pieces onto the kraft gift box sides.


4. Glue the bases together and add glue along the side tabs.


5. Attach the tabs to the inside edges of the box.


6. Die cut the lid from kraft card and the decorative panels from white card using both dies shown.


7. Glue the decorative pieces onto the lid and add glue onto the tabs on ONE side only.


8. Attach the glued tabs to the inside edges of the box at the back, leaving the front open.


9. Die cut the plain handle from kraft card and the decorative handle from white card. Glue these together and glue to the tabs at each side of the lid.



10. Die cut the tag pieces as shown, from kraft, green and white card and layer together. Cut out 4 leaf sprigs and using both dies shown, die cut 2 white flowers.


11. Attach the flowers and leaves to both sides and add Crystal Drops.


12. Attach the tag to the handle with twine and add extra Crystal Drops to the flowers on the white panels.


Monday, 15 February 2021

Making a card with Tonic Studios Dream Drops! (affiliate)

 

I've made this card using the gorgeous Dream Drops from Tonic Studios in a few different ways to show their versatility and you can follow the steps below to make it for yourself :)

Tonic have a Big Drop Sale on during the month of February and these are my affiliate links which will take you straight to the deals -

These affiliate links will take you to the Decadent Swirls die set - 

Dream Drops are available in 40ml bottles and are iridescent and self levelling. The colour from each bottle will look different depending on the colour of card used underneath so I have used them on both black and white here to show this effect. They can be used in many different ways eg to create backgrounds, to add dimensional "dots" on a card and if you have a steady hand you can even write with them.

To make this card you will need
Craft Perfect 6x6 Bright White card and envelope
Craft Perfect White and Black Smooth card
Dream Drops - Dragon Scales, Gold Luxe, Cloud 9, Love Potion and Fairy Wings
Tonic Studios Showcase  Decadent Swirls die set 
Craft Perfect Silver Silk Speciality card
Double sided adhesive tape

How to make it
1. Cut a 13cm square of black card and add Dragon Scales, Gold Luxe and Cloud 9 Dream Drops randomly over it.



2. Stipple with your finger and set aside to dry (or if using a heat gun, do not allow the Dream Drops to bubble)


3. Die cut the shape shown, trim to 13cm and add Love Potion Dream Drops. Stipple with your finger.



4. Die cut the matching patterned die from white card.



5. Leave the Dream Drops to dry then glue the patterned die cut on top.



6. Layer the Dream Drop background onto a 14cm square of Silver Silk card and attach this to the card front. Glue the 2 decorative die cuts on top and die cut the sentiment from white card.


7. Die cut the backing plate for the sentiment from white card and add Love Potion Dream Drops. Stipple with your finger.


8. Attach the sentiment to the card with 3D foam pads. Die cut the decorative strip again, trim and glue across the bottom of the card. Add Love Potion Dream Drops to the top die cuts.


9. Add more Dream Drops to the sentiment and the die cut at the bottom.



10. Allow to dry and admire the sheen! 



Thursday, 11 February 2021

Tonic Studios Designer's Choice No. 16 - Vibrant Votive Holder tutorial and video (affiliate)

 

Designer's Choice no.16 from Tonic (Vibrant Votive Holder) is available to buy now!
🛒UK - https://bit.ly/2ZaEBJi
🛒USA - https://bit.ly/3pa4CTN (affiliate links)
These dies can be used to make a few different sizes of holders, a gift tag pocket and cards.
They are limited stock so please be sure to check out if you are interested.




These are the dies in the set.

How to make the 4 sided votive holder
1. Die cut 2 of the die shapes shown. You will need to cut the plain outline first and ten insert the pattern die and cut again.

2. Use the smaller outline die to cut out 2 pieces of speciality paper.

3. Die cut 2 squares and one handle.

4. Glue the speciality paper panels onto the copper panels.

5. Glue to to square as shown.

6. Glue the other tab onto the square.
Repeat with the 2nd side and glue the sides together.
 
7. Bend the handle with a bone folder.

8. Glue the handle to the sides of the box.

9. Glue the other square inside the box to cover the tabs at the bottom.


Some other ideas with the die set.







Tuesday, 9 February 2021

Mid Week Deals from Tonic Studios (affiliate)

It't Mid week Deal Time on the Tonic Studios websites! There's up to 75% off 🛒UK - https://bit.ly/3d0mn5x 🛒USA - https://bit.ly/3q4Mjkf (affiliate links) Mystery Die set bundle with an rrp of £100 on sale at £25.00 Tantalus Gift Box die set with 50% off - £20.00 (UK only) Sentiments Collection with 75% off - at £4.87 Religious Die set bundle with 75% off - £8.24

Crochet Lace die set with 75% off - $11.00 (USA only)
 










Friday, 5 February 2021

Tonic Studios Kit 41 (affiliate )

 

Kit 41 from Tonic Studios is available to buy now :)

🛒UK - https://bit.ly/2N372Xa
🛒USA - https://bit.ly/3oPwqwx (affiliate links)
A lolly shaker card - how cute!! :)

Tuesday, 2 February 2021

Tonic Studios Big Drop Sale, Feb 2021 (affiliate)

 

Just "dropping" by to give you a heads up on the Big Drop Sale at Tonic Studios during the month of Feb 2021. Up to 60% off lots of your favourite Drops...Crystal, Dream, Stone, Vintage, Glitter, Jewel.... :)
These are my affiliate links if you'd like to have a look :)
🛒UK - https://bit.ly/2O0B5PF
🛒USA - https://bit.ly/3ja9fvA