Crazicards Crafty Blog

The theme for July's Chocolate Baroque Guild ATC Swap was Trees or Flowers. And trees just happens to be one of my favourite things to do so i really enjoyed making these ATC's..

I decided to make double ATC's this time just for something different and to give me more space to create. 

This first ATC I have called Trees at Sunset.

I created the background by using my Big and Juicy Soothing Sunset ink pad and my brayer. Once I got the background covered I tore some paper and using a sponge I created the hills and fields using the same ink pad.

Once the background was completely dry I took my Crafty Individual tree stamps using my Archival Black ink pad and created the scene. I highlighted the trees using a white gel pen here and there and added a few birds to make the scene come to life a little more.



I then split the image in to two pieces and matted and layered them adding Organza ribbon that I coloured using my Promarkers to bring the two halves together.




For my 2nd ATC I decided to create a similar scene to the first ATC but I change it to evening time with a big bright moon using my Big and Juicy Waterfall ink pad.

I was very pleased how these two ATC's turned out and will definitely be trying this double ATC style again but with different scenes.


Here are the two ATC's that I received for the swap. The first id from Joyce Dixon and is fabulous. Joyce has also used the double ATC but in a slightly different way.


Joyce has stamped her leaf design and then cut round the edges of the leaves. She has then stamped a few more leaves and then embossed the whole leaf several times with clear embossing powder. This really makes the decoupaged leaves pop out.

When you open the front of the ATC you have a fabulous tree scene which has been stamped using Crafty Individual Stamps. "I just love it Joyce thank you".

The second ATC I received was from Mickie Suttcliffe. Michkie has used a stamp from Chocolate Baroque which she embossed in clear embossing powder and she has used distressed inks to create the background. A terrific ATC and this stamp set is now on my want list....


Another brilliant swap for July.

Unfortunately due to regular visits to the hospital in August I haven't had the chance to participate in the Chocolate Baroque swaps for August. Hopefully I will get the opportunity to participate in September' s swaps though..

Anyway until next time Happy Crafting xx.

Many of us use Angelina Fibres and Fusible film, but what can you do with all you scraps? They are far too pretty to just throw away.....

There are many things you can do with your scraps and one thing I love to do is make pretty little flowers for my projects.

I hold a Tag and ATC swap over on Facebook you can visit my group here if you would like to join in. Anyway the TAG theme for July was "Take flight" and I decided to make some flowers so that I could use my hummingbird stamp from Inkadinkado.

And I thought I would share how to make them with you as they are so quick and simple but look stunning when they are finished.

Here is the finished tag that I made using these handmade flowers:

What you will need.

Fusible Film and Angelina Fibre scraps
Flower outline stamp or Cutting Die
An Iron
Copier or grease proof paper
Scissors
Dries Clear Glue - I used Crafty Notions
Heat resistant mat or Glass mat
And pre-made stamens

Step 1

First of all place a piece of copier paper or grease proof paper onto your heat resistant mat or glass mat and spread out your Fusible Film and Angelina Fibre scraps over the paper making sure they overlap slightly.

Step 2

Take another piece of paper or grease proof paper over the top ensuring that you don't disturb the scraps underneath.

As you can see from this image I also placed a few scraps of gold mesh between the layers of fusible film scraps for added texture and interest.You can add what ever you like between your layers of film, sequins, glitter even small beads.

Next : Take a hot iron and iron over the top of the paper checking as you go to ensure the scarps are adhering to each other, make adjustments where needed.

Once completed you will end up with a fully fused sheet of gorgeous shiny Fusible film..

Step 3

Stamp your flower outline image onto the newly formed sheet using Stazon ink and then cut them out.

(If you don't have a stamp you can use a cutting die or draw your flowers free hand).

Step 4

Start by making a cut between the petals from the outside to the centre and then fold one or two of the petals behind each other, depending on the size flower you want, and stick with glue.

If required hold together with small pegs or a paper clips until dry.


Step 5


Take your scissors and snip off the bottom of the flower making sure that you don't make the hole too big.

Now take your pre-made stamens and twist them together before pushing them through the hole you just made with your scissors.



Arrange them in the centre of your flower and add a blob of glue to the back then leave to dry completely.

(As an alternative you could make your own stamens by using florist wires and Flower Soft or Pearly Doodles).

Once dry snip off the excess wire from the stamen stalks.


And there you have your pretty Fusible Film and Angelina Fibre scrap flowers.

These little flowers could be used for all kinds of things such as Wedding boquets, hair slides, flower arrangements, table settings etc etc.

Your just limited to your own imagination.

Until next time Happy Crafting xx

I am absolutely thrilled to bits with the response to the July Crazicards Tag swap. Last month I had 8 participants and this month 12 people joined in and sent in a total of 21 Tags.

As with the ATC swaps I made an extra tag to make up the numbers and to ensure everyone received back the number of tags they sent in..

And I am sure you will all agree that the Tag for July's "Take Flight " theme are all absolutely fabulous.

The theme for August's Tag swap is "Woodland Walk" if your interested in joining in please visit my swap group on Facebook here. If your not already a member you will need to register and  I in turn will forward the details of the swap to you. Most people choose to join in both the ATC and Tag swaps so if your interested in both please let me know.

Here are the 22 Tags from July's swap:

Can you believe July is over already... I can't but then the last 2 weeks has been spent either in hospital having appointments and treatment or visiting the better half who was rushed in for an emergency operation. Thankfully a catastrophic outcome was averted and things are now slowly but surely on the mend.

July's Crazicards ATC swap was another huge success and every single swap was gorgeous so well done ladies you should be proud of yourselves.

The theme for this swap was "Black & White with a hint of Pink" and participants had the choice of doing either one or two ATCs. I received a massive 27 ATC's in total so to make the swap work I made another one to balance everything up.

If your interested in joining in the July swap or any other future swaps please visit the Crazicards Swap Group on Facebook by clicking here. You will have to ask to join the group then please leave me a message and I will send you the information you will need for the August swap.

I am also hosting a Tag swap too on Facebook so watch out tomorrow for the Tags that were received for June's swap, they are simply gorgeous too. You can join in this swap at the same place as the link above.

Here are all 28 ATC's that I received.