LDRS inspiration week - day three

Thank you for joining us on our LDRS Creative inspiration week blog hop!  We are showcasing lots of gorgeous projects using products from our new release.  You can even see them in action with step-by-step projects by our amazing designers on their blogs and on our own LDRS Creative Youtube channel (make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!).

We have TWO new designer paperpads bursting with color and filled with awesome patterns for your projects.  They are called Happy Fall and Wicked, with a perfectly coordinated Wicked cardstock pack!  There are EIGHT stamp sets that are simply fabulous: Winds are Blowing, Happy Fall stamps, Happy Fall sentiments, Winnie Broomstick, Winnie Dracula, Winnie Magic, Fall Full O Leaves and The Magic of Fall sentiments!  But wait, there is something brand NEW in the store – stencils!  We haveleaf and plaid patterns just in time to use with the NEW mini ink cube sets (Cobblestoneand Jewelry Beads)! We also have new die sets that can be used as accessories or full backgrounds:  Spooky Hat, Punkin, Wicked Boot, Apple A Day and Autumn Breeze Peek-A-Boo.  And for the first time at LDRS Creative, you can grab them in bundles because you KNOW you need them all!

Each day we are giving away a $50 LDRS Creative gift card to one lucky hopper!  To enter leave a comment on each blog in the hop, plus follow us on Facebook and Instagram.  Winners will be announced on the LDRS Creative inspiration blog on September 4th.

Last but not least, for the release event we are excited to offer some great savings: 

Save 15% on the new release* with the code HAPPYFALL.  (*Coupon valid until midnight EST 9/3/18)

The wedding table

The new Autumn Breeze Peek-a-Boo Die Set was such a huge inspiration to me. I was thinking about doing something different with this die, and I wanted to create something sweet and romantic, instead of an autumn project.

The table card has been created with the new Scalloped Rectangle Die Set. The small leaves had been created with dies from the Autumn Breeze Peek-a-Boo Die Set. The banner with the name is a die from the Fancy Rectangles & Layers die set.

The meny has been created with a diecut with Autumn Breeze Peek-a-Boo Die Set at the base. Then, I added a diecut created with the Scalloped Rectangle Die Set at the top. Menu and text has been created, using a pc and a printer. 

The treat bag has been created using the Autumn Breeze Peek-a-Boo Die Set. I used white diecut on a white box, with a beige coloured back drop at the front.

At the back of the box, I used one of the dies from the Waves & Clouds Die Set, to create the edge at top of the box.

Tutorial for the box:

Cut the card stock according to the measurements below.

Fold along the scored lines. Glue the front (bottom photo) to the box. Fold the bottom flips and glue them together. Creating this many layers at the bottom, will make the box more stable. 

Use a die to create a shaped edge to the top of the box.

Hop along and leave a comment so you could win!

LDRS CREATIVE BLOG

Becky

Raluca

Melanie

Rebecca

Andrea

Kirsten (you are here)

Elle

Thi

I had so much fun sharing my inspiration for the August release and I hope you

LDRS inspiration week - day two

Thank you for joining us on our LDRS Creative inspiration week blog hop!  We are showcasing lots of gorgeous projects using products from our new release.  You can even see them in action with step-by-step projects by our amazing designers on their blogs and on our own LDRS Creative Youtube channel (make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!).

We have TWO new designer paperpads bursting with color and filled with awesome patterns for your projects.  They are called Happy Fall and Wicked, with a perfectly coordinated Wicked cardstock pack!  There are EIGHT stamp sets that are simply fabulous: Winds are Blowing, Happy Fall stamps, Happy Fall sentiments, Winnie Broomstick, Winnie Dracula, Winnie Magic, Fall Full O Leaves and The Magic of Fall sentiments!  But wait, there is something brand NEW in the store – stencils!  We haveleaf and plaid patterns just in time to use with the NEW mini ink cube sets (Cobblestoneand Jewelry Beads)! We also have new die sets that can be used as accessories or full backgrounds:  Spooky Hat, Punkin, Wicked Boot, Apple A Day and Autumn Breeze Peek-A-Boo.  And for the first time at LDRS Creative, you can grab them in bundles because you KNOW you need them all!

Each day we are giving away a $50 LDRS Creative gift card to one lucky hopper!  To enter leave a comment on each blog in the hop, plus follow us on Facebook and Instagram.  Winners will be announced on the LDRS Creative inspiration blog on September 4th.

Last but not least, for the release event we are excited to offer some great savings: 

Save 15% on the new release* with the code HAPPYFALL.  (*Coupon valid until midnight EST 9/3/18)

Happy fall, a gate fold card

This time, I have played along with the super sweet Autumn Breeze Peek-a-Boo Die Set, and created a gate fold card. 

The card has acetate between two layers of black cardstock, to get more stability in the card. I also used the a stamp from the Happy Fall Stamps set at the front and at the back of the card.

The white hearts are die cuts created with dies from the Scalloped Rectangle Die Set.

Inside, I used the one of the white boarders from the Scalloped Rectangle Die Set. This is white on white, and does not show up to well in the photo.

Thanks for stopping by!  Now, grab a cuppa and hop along.  Be sure to leave comments along the way for your chance to win!

Day 2:

Hop along and leave a comment so you could win!

LDRS CREATIVE BLOG

Raluca

Melanie

Rebecca

Andrea

Kirsten (You are here)

Elle

Thi

Make sure to be back tomorrow for more inspiration!

LDRS inspiration week - day one

Thank you for joining us on our LDRS Creative inspiration week blog hop!  We are showcasing lots of gorgeous projects using products from our new release.  You can even see them in action with step-by-step projects by our amazing designers on their blogs and on our own LDRS Creative Youtube channel (make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!).

 

We have TWO new designer paperpads bursting with color and filled with awesome patterns for your projects.  They are called Happy Fall and Wicked, with a perfectly coordinated Wicked cardstock pack!  There are EIGHT stamp sets that are simply fabulous: Winds are Blowing, Happy Fall stamps, Happy Fall sentiments, Winnie Broomstick, Winnie Dracula, Winnie Magic, Fall Full O Leaves and The Magic of Fall sentiments!  But wait, there is something brand NEW in the store – stencils!  We haveleaf and plaid patterns just in time to use with the NEW mini ink cube sets (Cobblestoneand Jewelry Beads)! We also have new die sets that can be used as accessories or full backgrounds:  Spooky Hat, Punkin, Wicked Boot, Apple A Day and Autumn Breeze Peek-A-Boo.  And for the first time at LDRS Creative, you can grab them in bundles because you KNOW you need them all!

 

Each day we are giving away a $50 LDRS Creative gift card to one lucky hopper!  To enter leave a comment on each blog in the hop, plus follow us on Facebook and Instagram.  Winners will be announced on the LDRS Creative inspiration blog on September 4th.

 

Last but not least, for the release event we are excited to offer some great savings: 

Save 15% on the new release* with the code HAPPYFALL.  (*Coupon valid until midnight EST 9/3/18)

A 3D witch boot.

I played along with the new Wicked Boot dies set, and created a 3d boot. 

The paper used for the shoe is from the new WICKED 6x6 Paper Pack.

I used a strip of paper between the two sets of boot diecuts to create the 3d boot.

The boot was created in black cardstock, and patterned paper was added on the outside. 

I also used glitter cardstock for effect on the boot.

Thanks for stopping by!  Now, grab a cuppa and hop along.  Be sure to leave comments along the way for your chance to win!

Day 1:

LDRS CREATIVE BLOG
Raluca
Melanie
Rebecca
Andrea 
Kirsten — You Are Here!
Elle
Thi

Hedgehog Hollow

Make sure to be back tomorrow for more inspiration!

Creative Blog Hop

I was invited to a Creative Blog Hop by Maryann. This hop is about sharing a bit about oneself, and to show you some inspiring blogs. Maryann invited me to join a week ago, and wrote a bit about me in her blog.

Maryann has been one of those who has visited my blog for a long time, and always leave comments, which I really appreciate. She is a devoted crafter, who makes cards, parchment cards, sewing and creating baskets, boxes and other paper crafts.

So - What am I working on at the moment?

I am currently a designer for: Hobbykunst, StampARTic, Scandinavia paper fun and Nicecrane design (Guest designer): 

At the moment, I am preparing a few craft classes for a craft gathering in Kjøpsvik (Nordland), Larvik (Vestfold) and for Hobbykunst (Akershus).

This is a Graphic 45 canvas I created in June. This was a DT task for Hobbykunst with brand new G-45 papers in the shop. I will give classes in this soon.

Here is a Mixed Media canvas, which I will be giving classes in in Kjøpsvik at the end of the month, and class materials has just been packed.

This Pop up album, is another class I will be giving in Kjøpsvik. I am currently working on the course material for this class.

Three years ago, I made a vintage car. I have had a lot of questions about creating a silhouette file for this vintage cars. I have been busy redesigning a silhouette file from the old template, and have offered it (copyright terms) to those who sent me a message. This has taken off a bit - and I am looking forward to see a lot of paper cars soon :)

I also took a class with Andy Skinner a few weeks ago, and have started a project using some of his mixed media/Decoart techniques.

I am also currently working on a few DT projects and preparing for StempelScrapmessen, where I will be helping Hobbykunst on their stand with a few demos. Well - not telling more about this yet.

What do I make, and what is my style?

I love crafting. I am trying to create my own style, often on the borderline between Steampunk/Mixed Media and vintage. However, I do like to try new styles and different craft products. I often use a 3D element in my work and a lot of details. 

This was a canvas I made for Hobbykunst. Everyone in the Design team made a layout, that was would describe yourself. This canvas is on display at Hobbykunst.

Graphic 45 box with cards. This was made with The Botanical Tea Collection from Graphic 45.

This is a pop-up plane card I made for the initial round of The European Scrap Battle last year. It was also my design team application for online craft magazine StampARTic. The plane is my own design (template in the blog).

This is also I card I made for The European Scrap Batlle. It is a sliceform birdcage card. It is made from a mixture of Magnolia and Graphic- 45 papers. The birdcage is my own design (template in the blog)

Christmas glitter houses. This was my semifinal contribution in alter for The European Scrap Battle. 

Alice in Wonderland clock. This was made as a task for Hobbykunst. I was asked to alter an MDF vase, and I altered it to become a working clock, The clock is inspired by Graphic - 45's Alice in Wonderland. This clock is on display at Hobbykunst.

This was a Mixed Media, made for Hobbykunst. It is currently on display in the shop.

On the Wild side. This was my first layout created for Hobbykunst. This is currently on display in the shop.

This is a handmade dressform with a Steampunk dress, I made a while ago. The dress is sewn from coffee filters.

Why do I create what I do?

Creating is a lifestyle for me, and I have been doing this since I was little. I try to get some time for crafting each day. I also love to be able to teach and inspire others.

How does my creative process work?  

I often start with a main idea. This could be the shape, the colour or just an idea of what type of art to make or what to decorate. Sometimes I have some guidelines, for instance a DT task, a demo or something for s specific art class. Other times, I might want to make something for a challenge or a competition - and would then have some guidelines for the work. I use a lot of time to develop the idea. I am not really a CAS girl, and my crafts could take a lot of time to finish..

I get a inspiration from a lot of places. I could be going to an antique shop, on holidays, going through blogs (Pinterest), looking at papers, with paper crafting friends or just going to a craft shop. I have also done some classes to learn about new products and styles, and this is always inspiring.

I would also like to introduce 3 friends, and their blogs. These are 3 people who I find inspiring.

Gunn-Eirill Gjelseth Rauan 

This is a really creative friend, and always inspire me a lot. She is a super 3D artist, who really, really loves creating with papers from Graphic 45 (and Prima flowers). Her art is always very detailed. She was picked as one of 30 to to be on the last round of Graphic 45 Design team pick this year - and the only one from Norway. 

Laurie D Moore

Laurie is a super 3D and Mixed Media designer from  the US. Her art is always very detailed. I have been following here for a while, and she is always inspiring me a lot. 

Stina Westbom

Stina is an artist i got to know through The European Scrap Battle. We were against each other in the semifinals in alter. After this, we have kept in touch, She is also doing an online craft magazine, and organize craft gatherings, like me..She is a great paper artist, with lots of details, and always very inspiring.