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Welcome to issue 3 of Couture Creations Creative Inspiration. In this issue, we bring you 3 new collections The Van Roe decorative dies, The Marriot embossing folders and introducing our A4 Bigger Is Better embossing folder collection.

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Our team has been working around the clock, around the world to create some truly inspiring projects using these brand new releases.

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This collection has been inspired by discovery, designed to include a little something for the traveller in all of us!

decorative dies

Look out for Couture Creations decorative dies at your local craft store!

51 x 38mm 2 x 1 1/2in

57.2 x 76.2mm 2 1/4 x 3in

57.2 x 57.2mm 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in

76.2 x 101.6mm 3 x 4in

CO723722 Decorative Die Beautiful Butterfly

CO723723 Decorative Die Royal Oval

CO723724 Decorative Die Elegant Square

CO723725 Decorative Die Ornate Rectangle

51 x 28.6mm 2 x 1 1/8in

63.5 x 101.6mm 2 1/2 x 4in

19 x 95.2mm 3/4 x 3 3/4in

38 x 51mm 1 x 2in

CO723726 Decorative Die Dragonfly Set

CO723727 Decorative Die Lucky Tree

CO723728 Decorative Die Photo Strip

CO723729 Decorative Die Sign Post

76.2 x 63.5mm 3 x 2 1/2in

38 x 38mm 1 1/2 x 1 1/2in

51 x 31.7mm 2 x 1 1/4in

51 x 19mm 2 x 3/4in

CO723730 Decorative Die Boys Fishing

CO723731 Decorative Die Sail Away

CO723732 Decorative Die Gone Fishing

CO723733 Decorative Die Journey

51 x 19mm 2 x 3/4in

57.2 x 15.9mm 2 1/4 x 5/8in

79.4 x 19mm 3 1/8 x 3/4in

47.6 x 76.2mm 1 7/8 x 3in

CO723734 Decorative Die Explore

CO723735 Decorative Die Discover

CO723736 Decorative Die Celebrate

CO723737 Decorative Die Ballet Tutu

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Van Roe Triptych by Sue Smyth Sue creates a beautiful set of frames ideal for housing your favourite family portraits.

CO723723 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Royal Oval CO723725 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Ornate Rectangle CO723680 The Marriott Embossing Folder, Only One CO723679 The Marriott Embossing Folder, Velvet Tea Lights CO723530 Secret Treasures Decorative Die, Aurora Vine

Handy Hint

Cut photos out to fit inside the frames and allow a small amount of the black cardstock to show.

Kerrie Gurney + CO723730 The Van Roe

Decorative Die, Boys Fishing + CO723735 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Discover + CO723249, Momento Ornamental Lace Die, Tied Together + CO723547 12x12 Paper Pad, Sew Jo + CO723060 Sanding Block + CO721985 6mm Double Sided Tape + Core’dinations Cardstock

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1. Trim heavy chipboard to 10 x 13 cm.

2. Cover each panel front and back with old book sheets, adhered with gel medium.

3. Emboss kraft cardstock with embossing folders (2 of Only One and 1 of Velvet Tea Lights) 4. Trim decorative border from Only One folder, and adhere to top and bottom of two panels.

5. Cut Velvet Tea Lights to fit inside a panel and adhere in place.

6. Roughly paint with gesso, allow to dry and mist with spray mists of your choice.

7. Dry brush black paint around edges, when dry, swipe gold paint over the top of black paint, highlighting all of the embossing.

8. Adhere braid to bottom of each panel.

9. Cut two Royal Ovals and one Ornate Rectangle from light weight cardstock and emboss with old embossing powder.

Trim and cut black cardstock to fit the back of each frame.

Adhere the frames to panels with 3 D foam tape.

10. Punch holes into the sides of panel, with a crop-a-dile and thread through ribbon and tie off. Make sure you line up the holes.

11. Cut out Aurora Vine leaves from green cardstock, dry brush with gesso and trim. Cluster together with assorted paper flowers to the sides of the frames.

12. Add some metal trinkets as desired. Affix a few pearls around the panels and swipe with gold paint. Add titles.

Kerrie Gurney + CO723731 The Van Roe

Decorative Die, Sail Away + CO723630 The Harmony Embossing Folder, Asian Wave + CO723547 12x12 Paper Pad, Sew Jo + CO723060 Sanding Block

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Decorative Die, Celebrate + CO723524 Secret Treasures Decorative Die, Retro Flowers + CO723527 Secret Treasures Decorative Die, Classic Chevron + CO723630 The Harmony Embossing Folder, Asian Wave + CO723545 12x12 Paper Pad, Damask Delight + CO723060 Sanding Block + CO721985 6mm Double Sided Tape

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Step-by-step

My Heart, My Family by Tracey Cooley Tracey assembles a brilliant example of a family tree using some of the fabulous dies in our Van Roe collection.

CO723727 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Lucky Tree CO723723 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Royal Oval CO723724 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Elegant Square CO723048 Nesting Dies Victorian Square CO721971 Glitzin’ Glamour Glitter Glue, Crystalina

1. On grey cardstock use the largest Victorian Square Nesting Die, place on the edge of the page at bottom left hand corner and trace the edge with a pencil. Repeat this with the next size of nesting die and cut out.

2. Place an alternate coloured cardstock behind cut out sections, pierce small holes along the Victorian edge with paper piercer. Use a black pen to hand draw thin doodle lines around edge of base cardstock.

3. Take 3 sheets of darker grey card and cut as many Lucky Trees as possible. Cut 6 Lucky Trees from an alternate colour. Don’t worry about the trunk part of the tree as it is not that important to the inner part of your tree, but you will need 2 full Lucky Trees for its trunk.

4. Starting from the top of base cardstock start building family tree by laying out the tree form first.

5. Once you are happy with the outside shape of family tree, adhere the outside layer to base. Add Lucky Trees to form layers until the tree is full. Place the alternate colour trees in amongst the other foliage along the way as shown.

6. Add a touch of Crystalina Glitter Glue to the alternate coloured foliage for a bit of pizazz.

7. Finish off tree by adhering 2 Lucky Trees side by side to form a thicker trunk using the foliage to cover the last of stems from the bulk of the tree.

8. Die cut Royal Oval and Elegant Square Frames for family member photos from black cardstock. Print your family’s photographs and cut out their portraits with the same dies so they fit snug inside the black frames. Adhere to family tree with 3D Foam Mounting Squares. Add title and Voila!

Step-by-step 1. Mix texture paste with gesso and spread a thin layer onto scrap paper, take a piece of scrap bubble wrap and push onto paste mix on scrap, transfer to cardstock base and let dry!

2. Add some paint to paste mix to add colour and brush over bubble texture randomly, let dry. Add a small amount of Crystalina glitter glue to add sparkle. Set aside to dry!

3. Die cut 1 Photo Strip & 1 Ballet Tutu from kraft cardstock, 4 Lucky Trees from green cardstock, 2 Beautiful Butterflies and 1 Sign Post from white cardstock, 1 Royal Oval & Discover from black cardstock, 4. Cut Honeycomb Strips from newsprint vellum, 1 Royal Oval & 1 Large Victorian Square Nesting Die from a pattern paper.

Ink edges of Ballet Tutu, Honeycomb and Victorian Square with black ink using a Sponge Dauber.

5. Arrange all die cuts on base as in photo. Ink around entire edge of layout with black ink.

6. Print one large and one small photo, cut out the main subject using scissors or craft knife. Place the larger image over the Victorian Square and the smaller in faux mirror. When you are happy with your arrangement adhere all pieces into place using double sided tape.

7. Embellish layout with small flowers and gemstones on the butterfly bodies and spread some Crystalina glitter glue on the butterfly wings.

Handy Hint

Try using a Heat Tool to speed up the drying process BUT be careful! Heat Tools are not like hair dryers and can produce a great deal of heat very quickly.

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Discover by Tracey Cooley Time for ballet! In this great minimal project, Tracey creates a beautiful focal point in a project perfect for hanging on the wall and showing off.

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CO723728 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Photo Strip CO723727 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Lucky Tree CO723722 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Beautiful Butterfly CO723729 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Sign Post CO723723 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Royal Oval CO723735 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Discover CO723737 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Ballet Tutu

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This collection has been inspired by discovery and includes a beautiful mix of designs for any occasion

embossing folder collection

Look out for Couture Creations embossing folders at your local craft store!

A2 EMBOSSING FOLDERS { 4.25” x 5.5“ | 10.79cm x 13.97cm }

CO723676 A2 Embossing Folder Wire Barbs

CO723681 A2 Embossing Folder Babette

CO723677 A2 Embossing Folder Chain Wire

CO723682 A2 Embossing Folder Fubu

CO723678 A2 Embossing Folder Peacock Fans

CO723679 A2 Embossing Folder Velvet Tea Lights

CO723680 A2 Embossing Folder Only One

CO723684 A2 Embossing Folder Island Paradise

CO723685 A2 Embossing Folder Lazy Days

CO723668 5x7” Embossing Folder Large Peacock Fans

CO723669 5x7” Embossing Folder Large Velvet Tea Lights

CO723670 5x7” Embossing Folder Large Only One

CO723673 5x7” Embossing Folder Large Abbey Road

CO723674 5x7” Embossing Folder Great Island Paradise

CO723675 5x7” Embossing Folder Great Lazy Days

CO723683 A2 Embossing Folder Abbey Road

5 x 7 EMBOSSING FOLDERS { 5“ x 7” | 12.7cm x 17.78cm }

CO723666 5x7” Embossing Folder Large Wire Barbs

CO723671 5x7” Embossing Folder Great Babette

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CO723667 5x7” Embossing Folder Great Chain Wire

CO723672 5x7” Embossing Folder Great Fubu

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Discover Venice by Kerrie Gurney Kerrie captures the decadence of Venice combining vintage papers, sanded cardstock and a great technique using Van Roe Decorative Dies for a unique embossed effect.

CO723670 The Marriot Embossing Folder, Lg Only One CO723733 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Journey CO723735 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Discover CO723729 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Sign Post CO723219 Nesting Dies. Roses CO723631 The Harmony Embossing Folder, Small Dots CO721998 Pearls, Moonlight CO721984 12mm Double Sided Adhesive CO721961 12mm Foam Mounting Tape CO721971 Glitzin’ Glamour Glitter Glue, Crystalina

Handy Hint

Add a bit of shimmer to flowers by smearing the tops of flowers with glitter glue applied by your finger!

1. Lightly sand background Core’dinations cardstock using sanding block to allow some of the core colour to show through giving your cardstock that aged vintage look.

2. Emboss two pieces of lighter blue cardstock using Only One embossing folder and lightly sand embossed sections.

3. Cut embossed sections out and distress edges using the blade of scissors 4. Cut a strip of kraft coloured cardstock 1cm x 30cm and emboss using Small Dots embossing folder running it through the centre slot in the embossing folder, distress edges.

5. Cut 1 piece of script patterned paper 25cm x 20cm and 1 piece of patterned paper 10cm x 30cm and distress all the edges using scissor blade.

6. Die cut 3 of each of 2 different size Rose Nesting Dies, cut each piece to create petals and layer together. Pierce a hole through all layers and insert stamens. Spray all layers with water and scrunch all layers towards the middle and then unfurl to create flower, set aside to dry 7. Spray rose trim and white paper flowers with walnut ink and set aside to dry 8. Die cut 1 sign post and write your date on it 9. Cut a banner from scrap of blue cardstock and a rectangle from scrap of kraft card, distress all the edges along with the edges of your photo.

10. Adhere background papers to base using double sided tape 11. Adhere small dot embossed strip to the top of patterned paper and embossed pieces along the bottom of patterned paper and rose trim using double sided tape 12. Apply foam mounting tape to the top and bottom only of your photo approx 5mm from the edges and adhere 13. Adhere embossed sections to the top and bottom of photo using doubled sided tape sliding them both just under the photo 14. Create a journaling tag by cutting a scrap of blue cardstock to 6cm x 10cm this will slide under the left side of your photo, attach a sentiment and the Sign Post die cut to the tag 15. Die cut 1 of each Discover and Journey words and adhere to page along with some alpha stickers and die cut words 16. Finish off by attaching a row of pearls to either side of Small Dot embossed strip and attach flowers using 3D glue spots

Sue Smyth + CO723685 The Marriot

Embossing Folder, Lazy Days + CO723521 Secret Treasures Decorative Dies, Anchor + CO721984 12mm Double Sided Tape + CO723815 Glue Stops, Mini

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Adriana Bolzon

+ CO723670 The Marriot

+ CO723666 The Marriot

Embossing Folder, Large Only One + CO721965 18mm Double Sided Tape + CO723780 3D Foam Dots + CO723956 Stainless Steel Scissors

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Embossing Folder, Large Wire Barbs + CO721984 12mm Double Sided Tape + CO723817 Glue Spots, 3D + CO723060 Sanding Block (Fathers Day Project Overleaf)

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Adriana Bolzon + CO723684 The Marriot

Embossing Folder, Island Paradise + CO723530 Secret Treasures Decorative Die, Aurora Vine + CO723060 Sanding Block + CO721965 18mm Double Sided Tape + CO723817 3D Glue Spots

Sue Smyth + CO723674 The Marriot Embossing Folder, Great Island Paradise + CO723984 12mm Double Sided Tape

Adriana Bolzon + CO723675 The Marriot

Embossing Folder, Great Lazy Days + CO723060 Sanding Block + CO721965 18mm Double Sided Tape + CO723781 Mini Foam Dots

Adriana Bolzon + CO723666 The Marriot

Embossing Folder, Lg Wire Barbs + CO721984 12mm Double Sided Tape + CO723817 Glue Spots, 3D + CO723060 Sanding Block

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THE MARRIOT embossing folder collection

Adriana Bolzon + CO723677 The Marriot

Embossing Folder, Chain Wire + CO723049 Nesting Dies, Victorian Rectangle + CO723530 Secret Treasures Decorative Die, Aurora Vine + CO721984 12mm Double Sided Tape + CO723961 12mm Foam Mounting Tape High Tack + CO723817 Glue Spots, 3D

Adriana Bolzon + CO723677 The Marriot

Embossing Folder, Chain Wire + CO723683 The Marriot Embossing Folder, Abbey Road + CO723047 Nesting Dies, Scallop Rectangle + CO723530 Secret Treasures Decorative Die, Aurora Vine

Adriana Bolzon + CO723678 The Marriot Embossing

Folder, Peacock Fans + CO721983 3mm Double Sided Tape + CO721984 12mm Double Sided Tape + CO723817 Glue Spots, 3D

Adriana Bolzon + CO723680 The Marriot

Embossing Folder, Only One + CO723678 The Marriot Embossing Folder, Peacock Fans + CO723049 Nesting Dies, Victorian Rectangle + CO723530 Secret Treasures Decorative Die, Aurora Vine + CO721965 18mm Double Sided Tape

Lesa Bird + CO723672 The Marriot

Embossing Folder, Great Fubu + CO723545 12x12 Paper Pad, Damask Delight + CO723238 Madeline Ornamental Lace Die, Waterlily Set + CO723060 Sanding Block + CO721985 6mm Double Sided Tape

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Journey in Time by Sue Smyth Sue combines techniques and mixes media in a beautifully masculine project perfect for a multitude of occasions.

CO723681 The Marriot Embossing Folder, Babette CO723733 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Journey CO723239 Madeline Ornamental Lace Die, Keys to my Heart CO721990 Gemstones, Vintage Gold CO721955 Scissors, Pointed Non Stick CO721965 18mm Double Sided Tape

1. Trim 1 cm off two sides of cream cardstock 2. Cut a random wavy edge with scissors, distress edges and ink with black ink. Adhere to black cardstock using 18mm tape. Sew around the edges with black floss.

3. Roughly brush gesso across the middle of the page and allow to dry.

4. Spritz with mists, I have used marmalade and coffee shop, allow to dry and then stamp a script image randomly over the layout.

5. Emboss cream cardstock with Babette folder 4 times, trim cardstock to size of folder.

6. Spritz with mists and ink the raised areas with brown and black ink.

7. Trim the semicircular piece off 3 of the panels, arrange with Handy Hint photo as pictured and adhere to layout.

Ink lightly so that you only colour the raised areas of 8. Add fringed trim under photo the embossing folder. and assorted embellishments to the right hand corner of photo.

9. Cut 2 Keys and emboss with gold embossing powder, adhere over the Babette folder to the right of the photo.

10. Cut Journey die from black cardstock and adhere to top of layout.

11. Add a few strips of washi tape, chipboard corner, extra clock and brads.

12. Finish with a row of gemstones along the clock edge to the left of photo.

Step-by-step 1. Distress edges of background paper, randomly stamp several clear stamps with white paint, leave to dry.

2. Place 5 pieces of Core’dinations cardstock in Large Wire Barbs embossing folder and emboss cardstock with manual embossing machine.

3. Randomly apply different coloured distress paints to all pieces of embossed cardstock, leave to dry, gently sand with Sanding Block then rub vintage photo distress ink with a sponge dauber all over embossed cardstock.

4. Gently tear up all painted embossed cardstock with your hands and distress edges using scissor blades, place on background paper as shown in photograph, layering each on top. Mat photo with black cardstock and adhere on top of embossed papers as shown.

5. Cut several flowers and vine leaves with Retro Flowers die, curl each petal of the flowers with a bamboo stick, attach a brad or stud through each flower and arrange around photo, adhere flowers with doubled sided tape and foam tape, as shown in photograph.

6. Using the Aurora Vine die cut several pieces with kraft cardstock and place under flowers with doubled sided tape.

7. Decorate page with other embellishments such are twine, mesh and adhere sentiment using foam tape.

Handy Hint

If you don’t have a background stamp use your embossing folder as a stamp, make sure to wash the ink or paint off it straight away.

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You Can Go Your Own Way by Adriana Bolzon Adriana goes grunge with a fantastically vintage feeling project that literally jumps off the page!

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C0723666 The Marriot Embossing Folder, Large Wire Barbs C0723524 Secret Treasures Decorative Die, Retro Flowers C0723530 Secret Treasures Decorative Die, Aurora Vine CO723623 Sponge Dauber C0723060 Sanding Block CO721962 6mm Foam Mounting Tape.

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Sue Smyth + CO723668 The Marriot

Embossing Folder, Lg Peacock Fans + CO723721 Glamour Days Intricutz Die, Project Tag + CO721998 Pearls, Moonlight + CO721984 12mm Double Sided Tape

Adriana Bolzon + CO723679 The Marriot

Embossing Folder, Velvet Tea Lights + CO723046 Nesting Dies, Rectangle + CO723060 Sanding Block + CO721965 18mm Double Sided Tape

Sue Smyth + CO723677 The Marriot

Embossing Folder, Chain Wire + CO721998 Pearls, Moonlight + CO721984 12mm Double Sided Tape

Adriana Bolzon + CO723681 The Marriot

Embossing Folder, Babette + CO721984 12mm Double Sided Tape

Sue Smyth + CO723671 The Marriot

Embossing Folder, Great Babette + CO723239 Madeline Ornamental Lace Dies, Keys to My Heart + CO721984 12mm Double Sided Tape

Sue Smyth + CO723671 The Marriot

Embossing Folder, Great Babette + CO723239 Madeline Ornamental Lace Dies, Keys to My Heart + CO721984 12mm Double Sided Tape

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BIGGER IS BETTER

This larger than life collection is comprised of 2 large screens and 2 multi-use designs for creating embossed cards.

A4 embossing folder collection

Look out for Couture Creations embossing folders at your local craft store!

A4 EMBOSSING FOLDERS

CO723615 A4 Embossing Folder Royal George

CO723617 A4 Embossing Folder Tied Together

CO723616 A4 Embossing Folder Leaves

CO723618 A4 Embossing Folder Swiss Dots

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ELECTRONIC OPERATION

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Craftwell Ebosser

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Card Base 11” x 7 1/2” Scored at 5 1/2” Layer 1 7 3/8” x 5 3/8” Top Layer (Emboss with Tied Together Embossing Folder) 5 1/4” x 7 1/4” Box Base 8 1/4” x 11 3/4 ”

Template

Cutting List Box White Cardstock: Box Base 8 ¼” x 11 ¾ ”

Score ¼” in on both sides along the length of the 11 ¾” side (vertical) to form the sides Score horizontal score lines at 5 ¾” and 6” the length of the 11 ¾” side (vertical) this forms the bottom of the box

Step-by-step { Card }

Construction of Card: 1. After scoring the card base, fold the card in half.

2. Emboss the top layer with the A4 Tied Together Embossing Folder. With double sided tape, attach this to layer 1.

Cutting List

Score ¼” in on both sides along the length of the 11 ¾” side (vertical) Forms the sides Score horizontal score lines at 5 ¾” and 6” the length of the 11 ¾” side (vertical) Forms the bottom of the box

A4 embossing folder collection

Thank You Card by Bridget Louw Bridget creates a beautiful card and box combo guaranteed to show how truly thankful you are.

CO723242 Madeline Ornamental Lace Die, Mirror Mirror CO723617 Bigger Is Better A4 Embossing Folder, Tied Together CO723040 Nesting Dies, Circle CO723039 Precision Trimmer CO721957 Self Healing Cutting Mat CO721963 18mm Foam mounting Tape

Step-by-step { Box }

1. After scoring the card base, fold the card in half.

2. Emboss the top layer with the A4 Tied Together Embossing Folder. With double sided tape, attach this to layer 1.

3. Cut one Mirror Mirror Ornamental Lace die from white cardstock. From the Nested Circle die, cut one circle that fits in the center of the Mirror Mirror die. Stamp your chosen sentiment onto the circle.

4. Attach this circle to the Mirror Mirror die cut with foam tape and attach this to the front of the card with more foam tape.

5. Using the adhesive backed pearls, stick some onto the Mirror Mirror die.

6. Make a pretty bow from organza ribbon and attach it to the top of the die cut.

1. Cut out the grey squares shown in the box base image shown above.

2. Run the piece through your embossing machine using the Tied Together A4 embossing folder.

3. Apply double sided tape along two sides and glue the box together.

4. Using the same ribbon you used on the card for the bow, attach a piece around the box.

5. Take a circle punch and cut a notch out of the front of the box to grip the card with.

Royal George Cards by Sharon Bernardi

Leaves by Sharon Bernardi

Sharon creates 2 fabulous sets of cards using the fantastic possibilities of our A4 embossing folders.

CO723616 Bigger is Better A4 Embossing Folder, Leaves CO721996 Gemstones, Crystal CO721965 18mm Double Sided Tape CO721955 Pointed Non-Stick Scissors

CO723615 Bigger is Better A4 Embossing Folder, Royal George CO721984 12mm Double Sided Tape CO723817 Glue Spots, 3D CO721955 Pointed Non-Stick Scissors

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BIGGER IS BETTER A4 embossing folder collection

Jo Piccirrili + CO723616 Bigger is Better

A4 Embossing Folder, Leaves + CO723243 Madeline Ornamental Lace Die, Les Fleurs + CO723049 Nesting Dies, Victorian Rectangle + CO723706 Glamour Days Intricutz Die, Antique Clock + CO723722 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Beautiful Butterfly + CO723041 Nesting Dies, Scallop Circle

Jo Piccirrili + CO723615 Bigger is Better

A4 Embossing Folder, Royal George + CO723044 Nesting Dies, Oval + CO723045 Nesting Dies, Scallop Oval + CO723710 Glamour Days Intricutz Decorative Die, Heritage + CO721965 18mm Double Sided Tape

Jo Piccirrili + CO723615 Bigger is Better A4

Embossing Folder, Royal George + CO723545 12x12 Paper Pad, Damask Delight + CO723049 Nesting Dies, Victorian Rectangle + CO721996 Gemstones, Crystal + CO721965 18mm Double Sided Tape

Jo Piccirrili + CO723616 Bigger is Better

A4 Embossing Folder, Leaves + CO723049 Nesting Dies, Victorian Rectangle + CO721996 Gemstones, Crystal + CO721965 18mm Double Sided Tape + CO721955 Pointed Non-Stick Scissors

Bridget Louw + CO723618 Bigger is Better

A4 Embossing Folder, Swiss Dots + CO723545 12x12 Paper Pad, Damask Delight + CO723048 Nesting Dies, Victorian Square + CO721965 18mm Double Sided Tape

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE Look out for Couture Creations tools and accessories at your local craft store!

Features of Couture Creations 15" x 15" Cutting Mat (CO721957)

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Self healing mat gives you a full 12”x12” surface to create on and creative messages around the edges to help keep you inspired.

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Convenient hole to allowing you to hang your mat up out of the way making storage a breeze.

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Scallop edges for you to utilise when wanting to create a decorative border on your papercrafting project.

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A pink side for all your clean creating and a black side for all your messy creating.

Features of Couture Creations Magnetic Storage Sheets (CO723553)

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Set of 4 tabbed 12” x12” magnetic storage sheets, each with a different pattern to enhance your organisation options.

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Perfect for storing all your metal dies, including nesting dies. Keep a sheet on your crafting desk and store your dies while you are creating, never lose a die again.

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You can place a label on the tab and use each sheet for a particular theme, example flowers, leaves , flourishes, borders, doily dies, Christmas, nesting dies etc.

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Sheets are made to fit perfectly into your Couture Creations 12”x13” Stackable storage container!

ADRIANA BOLZON

BRIDGET LOUW

JO PICCIRILLI

LESA BIRD

KERRIE GURNEY

SHARON BERNARDI

TRACEY COOLEY

SUE SMYTH

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the amazing designers who have contributed to our third edition of Couture Creations Creative Inspiration.

If you cannot find a stockist for Couture Creations products, email us at sales@artdecocreations.com.au and we will do our best to find a stockist near you!

MEET COUTURE CREATIONS GLITZIN' GLAMOUR GLITTER GLUE!

HERE ARE JUST A FEW WAYS YOU CAN USE GLITZIN' GLAMOUR TO MAKE YOUR PROJECTS SPARKLE!

Highlight your flower petals for some additional bling!

Use your Couture Creations embossing stylus to spread out multiple glitter glues and blend them into each other!

Gently apply, red glitter glue around a die cut heart, rub with your finger around the edges and leave to dry!

Die cut Albert & Simonetta using thin metal, colour dress and suit using an alcohol or solvent based ink.

Allow to dry, then coat entire surface with Glitzin' Glamour Glitter Glue to add sparkle!

Create faux opal finish embellishments

Create a Stained Glass Effect using an Embossing folder and a piece of acetate, fussy cut the embossed image

Paint die cut rocking horse with hot pink glitter!

Add sparkle to your phone case, either follow the design OR smear it all over!

Paint chipboard alphas with black and crystalina glitter for a light sparkle that doesn't over do it!

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For more inspiring projects created by the Couture Creations Design Team, head online to our blog via www.couturecreations.com.au