Glitter Nails – Cariena Creates

Posted on Aug 22, 2017 | 0 comments   “I love the Couture Creations Anna Griffin Glitter so much that I decided to have some fun by giving myself some GLITTER NAILS! With so many colours to choose from, this was great fun :)” ~ Cariena Basson   What a refreshingly fun tutorial by Cariena. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel (click here) for more tricks, tips & tutorials.   Products Used ADCO...
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Glitter – Jowilna’s Favourite Things

Posted on Aug 11, 2017 | 1 comment One of my favourite crafting people ever is Anna Griffin. No surprise that I love everything she does in the crafting world and her wonderful products are no exception. I fell in love with her wonderful glitter range the minute I saw it. Great quality and value and the colours are simply exquisite – no matter what project you are tackling there is a colour for you. Today I am sharing one...
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Brick Stencil – Jowilna 101

Posted on Aug 4, 2017 | 2 comments Today I am sharing a quick idea on how you can create a realistic brick wall on your cards, layouts and mixed media projects. I used this beautiful, brick stencil from Kaisercraft combined with some of my other favourite inks and mediums. Here’s how I created this look.   Step 1 Add a small amount of embossing paste onto a palette. TIP: Mixing a small amount at a time is best – you can...
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Kaisercraft Happiness Layout – Cariena Creates

Posted on Aug 1, 2017 | 0 comments “Sometimes we have so many leftovers from a project that we simply cannot just put them away so we just have to keep going…I had a very special photo that I wanted to use and these leftovers were just perfect!” ~ Cariena Basson   Did you enjoy Cariena’s Kaisercraft Happiness Layout? Please subscribe to our YouTube channel (click here) for more tricks, tips &...
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Making Spring Flowers – How To With Jowilna

Posted on Jul 28, 2017 | 3 comments With the promise of Spring blinking in the distance I thought it a good idea to create some fun Spring blooms to celebrate that wonderful promise of warmer days filled with the fragrance of fresh flowers.   These pretty flowers have a little secret layer on top of them making them truly spectacular to use on any project. Let’s take a look at how you can dress up your flowers with a little...
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Enjoy The Little Things Mini Book – Cariena Creates

Posted on Jul 25, 2017 | 0 comments “I have this little book that I wanted to make pretty…and the Lady Pattern Paper collections were perfect for this!” ~ Cariena Basson   We hope you enjoyed this mini book dress up tutorial! It’s always good to enjoy the little things. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel (click here) for more trick, tips & tutorials.   Products Used LPPS0008 – Lady...
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Texture paste for a resist effect – Jowilna’s 101

Posted on Jun 30, 2017 | 2 comments I love resist techniques in all kinds of forms – the stunning effect never seems to get old. So this time around I used my Anna Griffin Gloss Finish Texture Paste to create a fun resist effect.   Step 1 You will need a stencil, your gloss paste, a palette knife and a piece of paper preferably patterned to create the resist on. I used a sheet of old book paper. Step 2 Apply a layer of paste...
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Mix and Match Pigments – How To With Jowilna

Posted on Jun 23, 2017 | 0 comments It’s no secret that I am a Tsukineko lifelong ink junkie and fan – good quality inks are their game and they are at the top of it. So today I am showing you how I use my favourite inks to create a beautiful shiny village. I use my VersaMark Ink pad for embossing and techniques because it is perfect for all kinds of techniques and not just an embossing ink pad. And today I am teaming it with my...
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Xcut Mr & Mrs Card – Cariena Creates

Posted on Jun 13, 2017 | 0 comments Congratulating a new married couple is made easy by the amazing Xcut Mr & Mrs cutting die. Here #CarienaCreates a stunning handmade card and shares her tricks with you!   Please subscribe to our YouTube channel (click here). Currently we are posting weekly tips, tricks and tutorials, much like the Xcut Mr & Mrs Card seen here.   Products Used DXCU503181 – Xcut Dies...
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Embossing Paste – Jowilna’s 101

Posted on Jun 2, 2017 | 5 comments Today I want to chat to you about products, especially embossing and texture paste. When it comes to product I am very mindful about how I treat my products. Some things are better left alone the way they are packaged and others you can get away with all kinds of things. I was given a tub of Embossing Paste, where a whole bunch of half empty tubs was used to fill my tub. In my experience...
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Celebr8 Circle Fun – Cariena Creates

Posted on May 30, 2017 | 0 comments Using the new Celebr8 Good Vibes Collection with circle dies, inks, mediums and glitter #CarienaCreates an interesting look for her layout.   Are you subscribed to our YouTube channel (click here)? Please subscribe to be notified of new tutorials, and give Cariena’s Celebr8 Circle Fun a thumbs up.   Products Used C8 BP6018 Good Vibes Bulk Paper Pack ADCO 724824 Couture Creations...
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Beautiful Mini Canvas – Cariena Creates

Posted on May 1, 2017 | 0 comments Today Cariena creates a beautiful mini canvas using her Anna Griffin art mediums and Kaisercraft mini template and a couple of other essential tools, all listed hereunder. She makes it look so simple don’t you think?   Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel (here) to see more tips, tricks and tutorials!   Products Used ADCO 724868 – Anna Griffin Texture Paste –...
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Altered Book Spread – Jowilna’s Advanced Class

Posted on Apr 29, 2017 | 6 comments I love using book paper in my projects, and what better than using an entire old book to create something beautiful. I used a spread in my old book to create an altered page – combined with stencilling, texture and All-Purpose Inks I create loads of interest. Step 1 Use a stencil and texture paste to add some texture to the spread. Leave the paste to dry. Step 2 On a sheet of white smooth...
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Couture Creations Albums – Classic Superior Leather Albums (D-Ring)

Posted on Apr 18, 2017 | 1 comment “These brilliant new Couture Creations albums have just arrived and sport the highest quality look and feel of any album we have ever manufactured. The beautiful metal accents complete a modern chic design while also protecting your precious memories for years to come. High quality album refills are also available to suit with and without paper inserts.” ~ Couture Creations  ...
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Masking – How To With Jowilna

Posted on Apr 13, 2017 | 0 comments Masking is one of my first techniques I ever learned many many years ago. To this day it is also one of the easiest and most versatile techniques. Let’s take a look at how easy it is… The idea behind masking is that you can make things appear like they are something else – so you can create dimension with little effort, layer something behind something else in a few easy steps, or...
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Stamp and Ink – Jowilna’s Advanced Class

Posted on Mar 31, 2017 | 3 comments I was using this gorgeous stamp set from 49 and Market and what came to me was ‘tarred and feathered’. Often whilst using my stash, certain words come to mind, phrases or sayings that can spark an idea. So tarred and feathered it was! For the tarred portion of this project I used my gears stencil to create some texture and from there on the project was built up layer by layer. Let’s take a...
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Liquid Drops 3D Pearls – Jowilna’s Favourite Things

Posted on Mar 24, 2017 | 6 comments One of my favourite products from The Wholesaler is the Liquid Drops from Couture Creations. Now in the traditional sense I am not the type of crafter that will make little pearly drops using this medium – somehow it just doesn’t make sense to me. But the product is a favourite of mine for creating mixed media backgrounds. The product offers a beautiful pearly effect perfect for creating a...
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Make the most of your die-cuts – Jowilna 101

Posted on Mar 10, 2017 | 2 comments We all have loads of die-cuts right? But unless you are using them for more than a single application then you are not taking full advantage of them. Today I am showing you how to think differently and take your die-cuts further in a few easy steps. Step 1 Die cut the circle mesh out of cardstock. I used a manilla tag for my experiments but you could easily re-create this on a card or layout....
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Stencils – Jowilna’s Favourite Things

Posted on Feb 23, 2017 | 2 comments I love stencils and it’s no secret. I think they have endless possibilities and each time you change the product you use with a stencil you can change the way it looks. You can use stencils on their own, combined with other stencils, layered, only portions of a stencil and so much more. Today I am showing you how I used one of my favourite stencils with my favourite inks and pastes to create a...
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Create a quick multi-coloured layered flower – How To With Jowilna

Posted on Feb 17, 2017 | 7 comments I love multi-coloured papers, and especially those with a washed watercolour look. And nothing is as easy as creating your very own custom paper and creating embellishments with it. Here’s how I make mine in a few easy steps. Step 1 Select the colours of All Purpose Ink you want to work with – I pick at least 3 colours to give me a nice colour range. Step 2 Tape a piece of technique cardstock to...
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Dear Santa, Art Mediums & Inks

Posted on Dec 15, 2016 | 0 comments This year most importantly, I am putting some of those gorgeous Anna Griffin mediums on my wish list for Santa. I am pretty sure he knows where to find them and The Wholesaler would be more than happy to oblige in helping Santa get the right mix together for me. To add colour and shimmer to my wish list I am also including some Tsukineko All Purpose Inks and some Anna Griffin glitter. Together...
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Dear Santa, GoCut and Emboss

Posted on Nov 25, 2016 | 6 comments Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is…all the craft stash my heart desires. If this is your wish this Festive Season then look no further than The Wholesaler for inspiration on what to put on your Christmas wish list.   I am sharing my top 5 picks for the ultimate crafter’s wish list: NO. 1 GoCut and Emboss This versatile machine has changed the way I see die-cutting in so many...
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1 Stamp 2 Ways with 49 and Market – Take 2

Posted on Nov 11, 2016 | 3 comments Welcome to another addition of 1 stamp 2 ways. This week I am using the beautiful Borders and Textures stamp set in 2 different ways adding loads of interest to my projects. For my first card I used my background stamp to create a fun stamped background for my card. Pretty self-explanatory using the stamp but with a bit of a twist to give it an interesting look, using 3 colours of ink to stamp...
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Couture Creations Anna Griffin Mediums, Ooh La La, Sea Breeze, Alpha Numerical and Be Merry

Posted on Oct 18, 2016 | 0 comments You loved these products at the Secret Scrapbook Event and now they are available at your local scrapbooking store! Try out the amazing Anna Griffin mediums and see for yourself what all the fuss has been about. Sea Breeze was also launched at the Secret Scrapbook Event and due to overwhelming public demand, Couture Creations has reprinted it. Get your hands on this gorgeous collection just in...
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