Collettes Cards

'Jardin' Exploding Card! Hi Papercrafters. 😊 The 'Petite Jardin' Collection from Couture Creations is pretty and easy to use for all your papercrafting projects. An eclectic mix of florals, stripes, geometric designs both in soft and strong colourways. The range has beautiful papers, dies, hotfoil stamps, chipboard and stamps, and really, choosing is the hardest part! I was drawn to the beautiful border, flourish and branches dies;  these dies I could use on most cards, totally drop dead gorgeous!  I wanted a card with a little surprise inside so I worked out the measurement for an exploding insert following one of my favourite Tea Bag fold Designs.  It works beautifully!  You can see exactly how I made this in the video I have put together for you 😉  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6rL3cA312I I do hope you get a chance to create this little fun card and to shop for some beautiful pro...

Hi everyone. Today I have a beautiful card that is easy to create with a few nice techniques! I have fallen in love with the new DD757 Card Creations Die Lace Borders! They are versatile and beautifully lacey. To make this card I simply cut my CD602 premium ivory cardstock, (if you have not tried this, seriously consider it; the colour and texture are beautiful!), to 8  1/2″ wide and 6 1/4″ tall. Die cut each end, (it might need a few passes), folded it in half to form a card and then folded the front back. I heat embossed the text stamp in gold and continued with the gold theme with paper from the story book collection. The paper bloom was sprayed with adhesive and then sprinkled in gold micro glitter, (I was glittering all evening lol!). The circle sentiment acts as a closure with the fold slipping behind it when closed. I photographed my card agains a beautiful woodgrain paper so you could see the detail of the die. The paper is also from the ‘Story Book collect...

A simple yet soft and dreamy card in pink and Cream. Sue Wilson Dies were used here on my Bigshot. Happy Creating Collette xxx

I could not resist playing with this ‘Watercolour Friends’ Stamp & Die Set (DD913)! I needed some pretty but fast cards so I turned to these and they did not let me down! Luv them, super simple, super cute! Friend Cards Kaisercraft Products Used: DD913 Watercolour Friends | IP730 Ink Pad Avocado | IP 725 Ink Pad Petal Pink |CD141 Musk Kaisercard | CD165 Splice Kasiercard | CD511 White C6 Card & Envelope Packs. Other Products Used: Sequins. Happy crafting Collette xxx

I think the little details add to the mix and often make a fab layout. Notice the new Cracke Designer Template (IT905) that I used in the background and then spritzed with Kasier mist. I used a dark brown pencil to make the overlapping iron slates stand out more and Glossy Accents on the old nailheads! Kaisercraft Products Used: ‘Old Mac Collection’ – P2047 Animals | P2048 Rusty | P2050 Homegrown | P2046 Cowhide |P2043 Countryside | SS306 Sticker Sheet | CT849 Collectables | PP 990 Paper Pad | DD547 Decorative Vines | DD 359 Gum Nuts | IP 724 Ink Pd Bark| LDB1024 Kraft Tag With Eyelet. Other Products Used: Brown Coloured Pencil | Glossy Accents. Hope you like this Layout! Collette xx

A special Valentines Card       Inside of Card…..some thoughts & tips! It’s fun to offset one colour on top of the other when stamping! Adding that Gold Glitter Tape is easy and adds beauty to the inside of the card. Consider stamping sentiment and then mounting it on an offcut of paper for a special look. The Happy Valentines Day saying was encased in a wreath on the stamp pack; don’t be afraid to chop up your stamps for more versatility! Edge your finished inside piece with ink before adhering it to your card! Kaisercraft Products Used: ‘True Love Collection’ – PP988 Paper Pad | CT847 Collectables | CS247 Clear Stamps |CD503 Card & Envelope Pack 5 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ Black | PT227 Glitter Tape Gold | DD737 Decorative Die Doily Heart | F640 Paper Blooms Fairy Floss | EM995 Assorted Leaves | KM111 Kaisermists white| IP725 Ink Pad Petal Pink | IP719 Ink Pad Black. Other Products Used: Tulle | Clear Embossing Powder | Vers...

Hi there everyone! I am so lucky to have the opportunity to show you how to make these wonderful cards – beautiful on the front and explosive inside! They never fail to impress and if you follow my video, (you will find the link at the end of this post) I am sure you will absolutely love making them…… go on, have a go! For my first card, I have used the lovely palette of soft greens, blues and yellow …..  #ME Collection. This is the front of the book card decorated with papers from the #Me collection. The Damask Border is a glorious decorative die just released by Kaisercraft, I have cut two out and stuck them on top of each other to create extra depth and dimension. This is the ‘explosive’ inside! As you open it up, it pops out just like a book … hence it’s name. Did you spot that sparkly glitter tape that I put down the sides …  just beautiful! Kaisercraft Products Used: #Me Collection: P2034 Confidence | P2041 Dream...

The new pop up words for cards are really awesome and are such a surprise when the recipient opens the card. Of course they are in awe and wonder how on earth you were so clever. ” How did you do that?” Shhhh our secret!! Unfold the packaging for instructions on how to make the super easy pop up!   DD538 Best Wishes Pop Up Kaisercraft Products Used: ‘Treasured Moments’ Collection – PP987 Paper Pad | CS246 Clear Stamps | IP719 Ink Pad Black | CD512 Card & Envelope Packs Kraft | PT227 Gold Glitter Tape | DD538 Decorative Die 538. Other Products Used: Fine twine | Vellum. Have a relaxing day Collette xx

I had a bit of Big Shot fun today and used a few of the latest Kaisercraft dies on this window card. One of my favourite embellishments are the shirt pins with pearl ends, I love to load them up with co-ordinating beards and pop on some ribbon....pretty don't you think? Kaisercraft Products Used: ‘Treasured Moments’ Collection – PP987 Paper Pad |  CD512 Card & Envelope Packs Kraft | DD 712 Decorative Die Botanical | DD Decorative Die Lattice C6 | RS448 Rhinestone Strips Antique Gold |F658 Paper Blooms Mini Dusty Pink. Other products used: acetate | Fancy pin | Pearl Beads | Ribbon Have a great day Collette xx

This is such a beautiful card making collection! I do love to create with the 6 1/2″ paper pads….all the same great scrapbooking designs……..just smaller; perfect proportions for cards! I know that whatever I throw together works because the colours and tones all compliment each other! Did you spot that gold glitter tape? So versatile and just what you need to add when you need it needs something! There is an awesome colour range to choose from. Kaisercraft Products Used: ‘Treasured Moments’ Collection – PP987 Paper Pad | P2007 Memory | CD512 Card & Envelope Packs Kraft |F638 Paper Blooms Cranberry | EM995 Assorted Paper Leaves | PT227 Glitter Tape gold | DD101 Decorative Die Lacey Borders Other Products Used : Gold Sequins Have a fab day! Collette xx

The 'Sail Away' collection from Kaisercraft is perfect for all things nautical and especially great when teamed with some of their latest nautical dies. ‘Sail Away’ Card   DD730 Anchors C6. Decorative Die 730 Anchors C6 is such a fun and versatile die. As well as creating a fantastic full card image, you get loads of beautiful little anchors. I have used some red anchors to fill in the die from the half frame I cut. My mind is buzzing with how I am going to use the little anchors…        Kaisercraft Products Used: ‘Sail Away Collection’ – PP985 Paper Pad | CT844 Collectables |LDB1059 Natural Twine | CD511 Card Pack C6 White | DD730 Anchors C6 ‘Bon Voyage’ Card   DD 731 Sailing Collage C6 So many people are cruising and this would be a great die to use to wish them a ‘Bon Voyage’. Use it in whole or part. This would look fab with acetate or vellum behind! I have chosen to accentuate the big compass by popping some red pat...

I am loving the new dies from Kaisercraft and DD732 Interlocking Circles is a beauty! So versatile, I know I will get a lot of use out of this one!   DD732 Interlocking Circles   Kaisercraft Products Used: ‘Sail Away’ Collection – P1980 Ship | P1987 Cruise | SS300 Sticker Sheet | CT844 Collectables |CD650 Smooth White Cardstock | DD731 Card Creations Sailing Collage C6 | DD732 Interlocking Circles. Other Products Used: Brad Hope you enjoy this layout and it inspired you to play!! Collette

I just love how this baubel came out. I cut some gold foil paper with Kaisercrafts Flourish Baubles DD536. Hope it gives you some Christmas ideas! Collette xx

A little Christmas inspiration using Kaisercrafts 'Home for Christmas' Collection. I splattered gesso with a toothbrush...so much messy fun!

I love this cutie! Hope it inspires! Collette

I love distress ink pads and have built up quite a collection! Just love how this Darkroom door butterfly tag came out! Hope you like it too! Collette xx

I used a Sue Wilson Die (Stockholm) for this lovely card and love how the white and green compliment each other.  The leaf die was also a Sue Wilson die and the beautiful green flowers and printed tape was from Kaisercraft! Hope you like it! Collette

Triple Easel Card I had fun making this trriple easel card using Kaisercrafts Square Bracket Die and beautiful 'A Touch of Gold Collection'. I hope you enjoy!

This is a a simple little flip card make using the big shot.

I had fun creating this foundation, love the way that it looks....so grand! Hope you like, please leave a comment and let me know. Many thanks