Flocked Thank You Card by Dana Tatar

Hi Couture Creations fans!  Dana here today sharing how to make your own flocked cardstock with a Couture Creations embossing folder and flocking powder.  The raised areas of the embossed cardstock provides a flat surface that is ideal for adding flock.

 

Step One: Emboss a piece of cardstock with a favorite Couture Creations embossing folder.  I used the Couture Creations Hepburn Embossing Folder from the Elegance Collection.

Step Two: Choose several colors of flocking powder.  Use a glue pad, craft glue or a double-sided adhesive to apply the flocking powder to the cardstock.

Step Three: Pour the flocking over the cardstock, pat down using a scrap piece of paper, and shake of the excess.  Repeat for the remaining colors of flock.

Step Four: Use a heat tool to set the flock for a more permanent finish.  Trim the excess cardstock from the flocked design.

Step Five: Mount the flocked cardstock onto a card base and embellish to finish.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I'd love to see your take on this technique! Try using a colored cardstock or patterned paper with flocking powder for a bolder look!  Please share your projects featuring Couture Creations products with us on the Couture Creations facebook page!

Couture Creations Supplies:
CO723289 - Hepburn A2 Embossing Folder
CO721996 - Self Adhesive Pearls Moonlight

 

 

 

Product Spotlight | Handheld Essentials Tools

Today Tracey shares with you all the features and uses for our Handheld Essentials Precision Tools.





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Couture Creations Trimmer Tutorial by Tracey Cooley

Looking for a new trimmer or wanting to get the most from your Couture Creations Precision Trimmer?

Tracey Cooley shows you all the features of the Couture Creations Precision Trimmer in this informative video







Couture Creations Pink Precision Trimmer includes a self-sharpening blade & magnetic ruler making it the ultimate crafting essential. The trimmers work area folds down (shown above) for easy transport to crops and quick storage, features handy cutting measurements and is constructed from incredibly durable and reliable materials perfect for everyday crafting.

Available from your local paper crafting store

 

 

Couture Creations | Crafters Home USA Feature

Hi Kerrie here I just wanted to share a project I created promoting Couture Creations Fresh & Fun Embossing Folders for Crafters Home USA Blog.  Visit their blog for the Tutorial on how to create this layout, it doesn't photograph that well, but there is a special background technique.

The photos are of my gorgeous niece Rebecca who has moved to Dubai and works as part of the cabin crew team for Emirates, so we get to travel the world through Bec :)

I will be creating one project a month showcasing different Couture Creations Products so make sure you follow their blog, Thank You to Haylie-Jo from CSW Distributors  for the opportunity.

Couture Creations Products Used

CO723441 Couture Creations 5x7 Super Powder Puff Embossing Folder

CO723217 Couture Creations Daisy Nesting Dies

CO723433 Couture Creations Longevitiy Decorative Die

CO721996 Couture Creations Crystal Gemstones

CO721971 Couture Creations Crystal Glitzin’ Glamour Glitter Glue

 

 

Couture Creations Ejection Foam Tutorial

Couture Creations Ejection Foam is thin adhesive foam that is attached to dies to help stop cardstock or paper sticking in the dies.

We have had many emails on how to use the ejection foam. Here is a quick tutorial by Kerrie Gurney showing you how easy it is to attach Couture Creations Ejection Foam to our dies.

 

Peel the backing paper off

 

place die blade side down on sticky side

 

place paper back on covering the die, this is to stop the ejection foam sticking to cutting plates.

 

place foam side up in die cutting machine

 

run through die cutting machine as you would any die

 

peel backing paper off and remove excess foam 

 

place die foam side up on diecutting machine cover with cardstock and run through machine

 

remove excess cardstock

lift off die cut shape

 



 

pop out bits

 

and there you have a die cut without any drama.

Couture Creations recommends you use Couture Creations Ejection Foam in all of our Decorative & Doily Dies.

Tip - If you find the cardstock or paper starting to stick in the die, just add another layer of foam as the foam will flatten with excessive use.