Happy HSN Craft Day!!!

Woo hoo!!!  It is time to celebrate new products by Crafter's Companion during the 24hour craft even on HSN!!!  Every time Crafter's Companion sends me their newest products to work with I just keep thinking this is the best thing ever!  And seriously every month it is!!!  Take a peek at a few projects I've created for today's event...

Both of these sets of projects were created using the newest Crafters Companion Box Kit.  This month the box featured Sparkle Pens, and it was so fun to explore this particular product.  I focused on blending with the colors in the kit and used a mix of emboss resist techniques, watercoloring with the pens and stamping my own images to color with the stamp set that comes in the kit.  If you are looking to explore various products by Crafters Companion the Box Kits are the way to go.

These two cards feature new Create-a-card Base Dies.  I love how these particular dies make shaped cards so so easy to create.  I also love that you can create matching frame within that shape.

This final project features the new accordion dies, which are a new to me product.  I love the fun and whimsical flare these dies can add to any project.  And wait until you see all of the creative ways various team members have used them too!

While, those are all of the photos from me you HAVE to get over to HSN and check out all of the other new goodies being released.  Did I mention inkpads, fairies, and more?!  You can also join the Facebook fan group for more inside looks at new products as well as to join in their giveaways by clicking here.

Happy Crafting/Shopping!!!

Lisa

Dimensional Butterfly Card with Crafters Companion

Hi!  Today I'm popping in to share a card I've created for Crafters Companion's Booth at Creativation, woot woot!  I love making dimensional cards, even though I rarely think to do so.  Somehow it just tends to pop in my head when I'm playing with my Crafters Companion goodies...

CC Luxury Cardstock: Navy Blue and Pale Dogwood
CC Construction Cardstock
CC Luxury Foiled Card Pad – Flutterby Collection
CC Flutterby Collection Die Sets – Arrangement of Butterflies, Trio of Wings, Simplistic Sentiments
Signature Collection: Floral Fantasy Everday Sentiments Dies

Other:
Liquid Glue

You can grab some of these products right now on HSN.

Happy Crafting!

Lisa

Happy HSN Day!!!!

Woo hoo!!!  It's time to party on HSN with Crafter's Companion!!!!!  And it's a day full of awesomeness as Sara is celebrating her 10 year anniversary!!!!  Plus, did you hear about the reveal of the new Gemini Jr.?!  Ah-mazing!!!!

Here are some peeks at projects I've created with the goodies available today...

This beautiful card was created with the new Flutterby Create a Card Die set, Flutterby Paper Pad, and Luxury Cardstock.  These cards are always so pretty and delicate looking thanks to the intricacy in the die set itself.

My next project features a new Foiling Birthday Kit!  The Crafters Companion Foiling Kits are awesome and better yet they need no heat or other machines!  Take a peek at this sweet tag I was able to create...

And that wooden background?  Super cool as it is adhesive sheets of wood!  Genius I tell ya!  To add color I just went over the background with three different colors of Spectrum Noir Markers.  And here is an added tip for working with the foils.  If you own a Gemini (the mac daddy of cutting machines!) then you can lay your pattern onto your paper, run it through the machine for a flat and even application, and then rub the foil over top.  You can even put the foil on top and run it through the machine again if you'd like and that works just as well!

Hope you will join in the fun, inspiration, and giveaways going on in the FB group!

Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Sneaks of New Crafters Companion Goodies!!!! HSN Nov.6th

Woot woot! It is time to share some new goodies coming to HSN on November 6th by Crafters Companion!!!! Did you see the release of the new Gemini Jr.?!  EEEKKK!!!  All that power, but smaller and more affordable!

Today I'm popping in with a card using the Flutterby Collection, in particular the stamp and die set as well as their new Spectrum Noir ColourTint Pencils...

 I love the magnitude of this Butterfly image!  I also love the way the dies cut just the sides of the butterfly out to allow for beautiful and unique edges.  I stamped the image twice so that I could layer them up for dimension.  I then colored both images with the ColourTint Pencils.  These pencils are beautiful and blend so nicely together.  Plus they are activated with water, and that is when the color really packs a punch.  On this particular card I did not add the water as I really liked the way the color was going down on here.  I then cut the first image out completely and die cut just the one edge of the other.

I layered the two butterflies up and added some foam in-between the wings for extra support.  I layered them both onto the gold cardstock.  The Hello die also comes from the Flutterby Collection and was cut from the Luxury Cardstock in Gold.  The background to the butterfly felt a little plain so I added some gold splashes to finish it off.

I hope you'll join us in the FB party group for more inspiration and lots of giveaways. (Including the Gemini Jr.!)  And join us for a day full of fun on HSN November 6th!

Happy Crafting!
Lisa

CC Today on HSN!!!

Crafters Companion is up on HSN all day!!!  Woo hoo!!!  If you are looking for what goodies are airing when click here, and make sure you join our Facebook Group for fun, inspiration, and giveaways all day long!!!

So much you need!

Happy Shopping/Crafting!
Lisa

Crafters Companion on HSN Oct.3!!!

Woo hoo!!!  We are getting close again to a new day full of HSN fun with Crafters Companion!!!  Mark your calendars for October 3rd and snuggle down to be inspired, have fun and pick up a few crafty goodies!  You can also join in the Facebook fun by joining our group here and enter for some giveaways too!

For today I'm here to share one of the projects I've created with the new products...

This innovative die cutting is all thanks to the Die'sire Edge'ables by Crafters Companion.  They are very unique in that part of the die cuts out and part of it cuts into your project.  This allows you to add pop up sentiments along folds, as I've done with the top fold on the card up above.  Another way you can use these dies is by cutting along the side of your paper, as seen below.

The details in these cuts are amazing, and just think of how quick a handful of these cards would be to whip up during the Holidays!  (Don't forget to grab some of their Luxury Cardstock too!  I'm obsessed with it!)

Thanks so much for joining me today and taking a peek at the goodies to come!
Happy Shopping/Crafting!
Lisa

Crafters Companion HSN Oct. 3rd!!!

Hello!  I have some exciting news to share!!!  If you haven't heard already Crafters Companion will be back on HSN on October 3rd!!! YAY!!!!  And there are loads of fabulous new goodies that you will finally be able to get your hands on!  Today I'm popping in to share a really unique concept for card making called Collage-A-Card.  I am specifically sharing a project from the For Her set today.  When I first saw the kit, I wasn't exactly sure what to make of it, but the minute I started working on this beauty I was hooked!

These cards come together really quickly and you can dress them up, mix and match, really just do whatever you want to make them unique and personalized!  So many times cards get set off to the side or laid down somewhere, but not anymore!  These cards are meant to be on display and are sure to make a statement when given.

You will find more inspiration, fun and giveaways by joining our Facebook group.  You will also find updates on the Crafters Companion website.  Keep your eyes peeled for more peeks to come!
Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Crafters Companion on HSN Aug.16th!

Hello!!!  I hope you are having a nice weekend so far!  Did you know on Wednesday August 16th it's going to be another crafting party with Crafters Companion on HSN?! YAY!!!  And this time it is all about Christmas and Watercoloring... literally two of my most favorite things!  I thought I would pop in and share one of my projects using some of the new Christmas Create A Card Dies...  These things are genius!  You receive such a beautiful result by simply diecutting the front of your cards.  Check it out...

I just couldn't resist making a trio of cards with this Christmas Eve Create a Card Die and a mix of Crafters Companion Luxury Cardstocks.  For the edges I've used a Gold Gilding Wax, which will also be available on HSN!  I'm obsessed with the stuff I tell ya!

And make sure you join in the fun, inspiration and giveaways by checking out our Facebook Party!

Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Crafters Companion on HSN NOW!!!

EEEKKK!!!  Today is the day!!!  I'm so excited and will be helplessly glued to my tv as Crafters Companion will be on HSN off and on all of today!  Starting with 1 am this morning, continuing on to 3 am, 8 am, 5 pm, 8 pm EST.  Here's a sampling of projects I've made that you just might see on TV!  And join in the FB fun here, for inspiration, talk, and giveaways!

Can you tell I'm excited?! hehehe!  See you over in the FB group!

Lisa

Crafter's Companion, July 11th, HSN EEEKKK!!!!

I'm so excited and I just can't hide it!!!  We are getting closer and closer to the Crafters Companion Release and Fun on HSN July 11th!!!  Make sure you set your alarm clocks, dvr's, and get ready for a day full of inspiration!  Today I'm popping in to share one of the projects I've created with some of the products that will be available that day.

 To create this gift box I used several of the 6 x 6 Embossing Folders that will be available onto two different mediums.  The box was embossed and created out of Crafters Companion Construction Cardstock.  (If you like to create 3D items then this cardstock is a must! So Sturdy!)  The Folders I've used are part of the Embossalicious Embossing Folders and are called Flora Bunda and Regency Swirls.  These folders give nice deep impressions everytime, and they are great for all kinds of mediums.

My butterfly for example was die cut and embossed out of an old Milk Jug!  LOVE when you can upcycle and make something so pretty!  To create the butterfly I die cut it from the Die'sire Graceful Butterflies Die Set twice from plastic I had cut off of an old Milk Jug.  I then ran both of them through my Gemini with the Regency Swirls Embossing Folder.  Next, I painted over the butterfly with acrylic paint in purple and set them to dry.  I then lightly went over the images with a pearl paint and my finger to help accentuate the embossed areas.  Finally, I adhered them together in the middle and added some beads with beads to act as the antennas and body of my butterfly.

It's so fun to create your own embellishments so that you can really personalize them for your recipient.  Thanks so much for checking out my little creation today and I hope you'll get to join in our FB party by clicking here.

Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Crafters Companion July 11th HSN Sneak Peek...

Woo hoo!  I'm popping in on this gorgeous Sunday morning to share a sneak peek at some more of the new goodies that will be available on HSN on July 11th!  If you would like to see a complete list of the products you can click this link.  Now onto my sneak peek...

Aren't these flowers gorgeous?!  These flowers are made with the new Quilling dies that will be available on HSN July 11th, and I LOVE them!  I have also used the Quilling paper pack that will also be available for purchase, and that work so beautifully with these dies.  To get nice full flowers I would recommend die cutting 3 of each type of flower, layer them together with strips of double sided adhesive along their bottom edge making sure to stagger the petals, and then you simply roll them inward to form the flower.  I do recommend using a liquid glue or hot glue gun on the edge to ensure that your flower will stayed rolled up.  You can also watch Sara's video on the Crafters Companion Facebook page on how she creates her flowers with this die.  Optional: I also added beads to the middle of mine by stringing the beads through floral wire and running the ends through the middle of my flowers.

Finally, I thought I would share a few of the projects that I've created with some of these flowers...

Aren't they so much fun?!  I can't wait to see what you'll make with yours!  And don't forget to join the Facebook party for our HSN July 11th release, it's always full of fun inspiration and giveaway! Woot woot!

Happy Crafting!
Lisa

July 11th Crafters Companion is on HSN

YAY!!!!  It's getting closer to another fun filled day on HSN July 11th with Crafters Companion, and I can't wait!  For now I have the pleasure of sharing peeks of the new products in use, and let me tell you there are so many new goodies it'll be hard to narrow it down.  You can see the products now by going here.  Today I'm going to share a card I've created with the new Spectrum Noir Colorblend Pencils that will be available in sets of 12 with a dvd, and there will be a blending kit that you can add on, as well as the Spectrum Noir Premium Pencil Paper Pad.

To make this card even easier to put together I used the Crafters Companion 30 piece Card Blanks, that are amazing and come with matching envelopes!  These will be available on HSN too!  The floral images are from the Colorista Stamps Collections.  For added shine I've used the Luxury Cardstock in Silver.

These pencils blend beautifully, and all of the colors mix so well between both sets of 12.

Make sure you join in on the Crafters Companion HSN party on Facebook for more peeks, prizes, and fun!
Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Shutter Card by Crafters Companion

Hello!!!  I'm back today sharing another type of card created with the new Shutter Card Die Set that will be available during the May 9th HSN showing of Crafters Companion. Woot woot!  As you saw in my previous post with the Circle Centre Die set, these cards are ultra fancy, fun and interactive!  Check it out...

Once again these dies literally do all of the work for you!  All you have to do is run it through your die cut machine, assemble and embellish!  LOVE it!  Plus this luscious gold cardstock shown on here will also be available on the MAY 9th HSN show.  This cardstock is called Luxury Cardstock and comes in several different colors, each pack contains shiny foil, matte foil, and glitter cardstocks that cut beautifully!

Make sure you mark your calendars to catch the show and get your shopping on!

Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Sneak Peek for Crafters Companion on HSN May 9th

Hello, hello!  I'm super excited to share a sneak peek at a card I've created with the new Centre Circle Die Set by Crafters Companion that will be available on May 9th on HSN!!! eeeekkk!!!  Just take a peek at what it can do...

The intricacies of this new die set are incredible, and believe it or not these cards come together quite easily!  I also LOVE it on the Silvery Luxury Cardstock... this pack will also be available for purchase on May 9th and it includes several sheets of shiny metal, satin metal, and glitter.  The Gemini Machine cuts everything with one pass, as well as creates score lines at the same time.  The sentiment on this specific card comes with the die set, but there will be other interchangeable sentiments available for purchase that day too.

Make sure you tune in on May 9th for your chance to get your hands on some of these new goodies yourself!

Happy Crafting!
Lisa