Dance by Cathi O'Neill

All she wants to do is dance!! I have that Don Henley 80s song running through my head now!! My daughter is addicted to ballet, and as she goes up grades, her teacher has encouraged her. She wants to be a professional dancer and it is great to see her so passionate about something. It is a competitive world but if she is serious about this, we will be here to help her along. (Though the idea of long distances travelled for all of this is something I wouldn't mind not having to do lol!!)

This layout showcases some of the new Sophia dies along with a doily die and folder. I just love the amazing flourishes in the Sophia line. I chose to use the Lanvin die and the Stella die, cutting them out in white cardstock and misting them with Shimmerz sprays.

I used the Fresh and Fun Magical Embossing folder for my background paper for the fussy cut image of my daugher, cutting it out in Core'dinations Whitewash cardstock. I used the Couture Creations Sanding Block to bring up the pattern.

I next took the Fantasia Collection Dazzling Doily Die and cut it out of white cardstock again. I cut it in half and inked it with Walnut Stain Distress Ink using the Couture Creations Sponge Daubers.

I then started layering the papers for the layout, putting down the embossing folder first and the lace, tucking the doilies underneath and arranging the flourish die cuts on top... I then took my fussy cut photo of my daughter and lifted it up on 12mm Foam Mounting Tape.

I added several pieces of ballet themed chipboard from Molossi and a few flowers and placed the photo there in the scene.

 I got my inspiration for this type layout from the gorgeous work of Britt Sviggum and really wanted to try it!

I added some molding paste through a damask stencil and gorgeous script and crackle stamps and some really bright mist.

I had a lot of fun making this!!

Hope to see you sharing your work on the Couture Creations Facebook page!!!

  

Couture Creations products used

CO723279 - Fresh and Fun Magical Embossing folder

CO723483 - Sophia Stella Die

CO723482 - Sophia Lanvin Die

CO723225 - Fantasia Collection Dazzling Doily Die

CO723060 - Sanding Block

CO723061 - Sponge Daubers

CO721961 - 12mm Foam Mounting Tape

"Resin Flowers with Dana Tatar"

Hi!  Dana here today sharing a card I made using the gorgeous 5x7 Great Moments Embossing Folder, from the All Occasions collection. I first used the embossing folder with patterned paper to create the tree. I then used the folder again as a mold for UV resin to make the pretty pink flowers.

To create this card, first emboss a piece of patterned paper with the 5x7 Great Moments Embossing Folder. Cut the tree from the patterned paper, removing the flowers as well.

Once the tree is cut, add it to a card base of patterned paper and cardstock. The largest piece of cardstock on my card measures 6 inches by 4.5 inches. I added a piece of leaf patterned paper along the bottom of my card for some visual interest.

To make the flowers, pour UV resin into the flowers of the Great Moments Embossing Folder and place the folder in the sun to dry.

Once the resin has set, remove the flowers from the embossing folder and add a coat of paint. Let dry.

Use the Apple Cider Die from the Endless Dreams collection with some patterned paper to make colorful leaves for the tree.

Adhere the flowers and leaves to the tree. Place a Gemstone in the center of each flower. Add a sentiment to finish the card.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Couture Creations Supplies:
CO723453 5x7 Great Moments All Ocassions Embossing Folder
CO723414  Endless Dreams Apple Cider Die
CO721990 Vintage Gold Self Adhesive Gemstones 
CO721955 Sharp Point Scissors - Non Stick Black
CO721984 Double Sided Tape - 12mm x 50m
CO721966 Tape Cutter - Pink
CO721957 15" x 15" Self Healing Cutting Mat

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