Choosing your favourite Bigshot project from the Occasions Catalogue is a big task- there are just so many amazing thinlits and folders available. But that's the task this week for the CTC Design team so we hope you follow along and also create a project using one of your favourite bigshot tools and share it with us on our Facebook Page.
In the end I have chosen to show you some projects made using the Succulents Bundle (so sad this is retiring)- but also a little SNEAK PEAK of some sentiments coming in a new set -Colorful Seasons.
I created several frames for the Mother's Day markets at the Handmade Expo Markets - including one as a farewell gift for a colleague. These Frames include lots of bits and pieces from my useful box - so some items are retired- like the Crystal buttons, The resin flowers, some of the rhinestones. But most are new and some are even so new they aren't available yet - like the Sentiments, (From a new set called Colorful Seasons) the Wood Textures DSP and Gold Faceted Gems and the Glitter Enamel Dots.
The first uses DSP from the Serene Scenery pack, and some water colouring around the sentiment on the Border mat.
The Succulents are Macaron Mint sponged with Wisteria Wonder, Garden Green stamped with white, and Wisteria sponged with Wisteria and some white, and the leaves from Rose Garden framelits are cut in Almost Artichoke and Garden Green. There's also some music DSP and some Copper foil that's been embossed and a few old embellishments. See what else you can find!
The second version uses some new gorgeous timber paper and a new sentiment. Mint Macaron succulents which have glitter enamel dots as their centre. The crystal buttons have an old silver Rhinestone in the centre of the button, ad i had a single spray of white flowers left over some some ancient project but they just added a nice lift.
Some of these products are retiring and we are really going to miss them - I am devastated that Mint Macaron will be leaving us.
So if there is something I've used which you think you would like to own don't leave it any longer to order - some products are already sold out. If you click on any of the images in the table below it will take you directly to my online store and you can secure them for your stash of craft necessities!
Thanks so much for looking, I hope you find some time to be creative this week, and enter it into the weekly edition
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this week Kelly is next
Before me this week is Simone
You can find the full crew Here at the CTC blog
and remember:
"don't just post online -
post something pretty"
Sarah Douglas challenged us all at Onstage to "post something that means something -
I think she's on to something.
cheers, Liz
Your projects are just divine Elizabeth and I bet you sold them all! I love all the little details especially the twirls of music DSP. I'm inspired to use some of your ideas. Thankyou!
ReplyDeleteThanks Julia, yes I love the music swirls too! (putting those finishing touches in is my favourite bit)
DeleteLiz this is totally stunning! Wow wow wow.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Simone
DeleteWow - so stunning Liz. This is handcrafted home decor at the next level!!! Kelly x
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly, I just got in the zone and they just happened! Took me a while to get there but then Bam!
DeleteOH MY GOODNESS! Elizabeth - these are just stunning! You have made me happy I actually purchased the succulent set! They are stunning. I may just have to CASE! What size frame is that?
ReplyDeleteGo ahead Mel. (and send me a picture!)These are the Ribba Frame from Ikea- 9" square and they are fabulous because they sit flat on a shelf or can be wall hung. There aren't too many decent box frames around but these are good quality, and the cream mat inside is also excellent quality.
DeleteWow, these are absolutely gorgeous Liz. The new products look beautiful, especially those sparkly enamel dots. I too am going to really miss Mint Macaron, there is nothing like it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tricia, - I know what kind of project doesn't need green???? I have a little stock of cardstock!
DeleteOh Liz....these are just amazing. Such a gorgeous, unique gift to receive. Oh Mint Macaron.....sob...sob....! PS. You definitely posted something pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Lou! The kind words from all of you mean such a lot to me
DeleteLove the frames!!! So gorgeous! Just like you :)
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful projects, Liz. Very inspiring!
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