Back in the Driving Seat Again - It's been a While :)

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Well it's been a loooong time since I last blogged any projects but unfortunately, life gets in the way sometimes.  So after recently closing the shop I am now back into the crafting swing of things and will shortly be sharing some step-by-step projects with you.  I am looking forward to some serious crafting time and I hope you will enjoy it :)

Watch this space and I will see you here very soon!

It's Panda-monium! - Sneak Peek #2 - Brand New Tonic Studios Jungle Buildables

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It's a gorgeous sunny afternoon here in the beautiful South Wales valleys.  It looks like Spring is truly here at last :)  I'm excited about the weather but even more excited about Tonic's Brand New Jungle Buildables launching today on Hochanda TV with Jodie Johnson at 8pm.

Today I am sharing my project made using Percy Panda - he's soooo cuddly.

So here we go and I hope that you like it :)

What I Used

Tonic Studios Essentials Jungle Buildables - Percy Panda

Tonic Studios Layering Die – Celtic Dream – 209e

Tonic Studios Essentials Jungle Buildables - Leo Lion

Tonic Studios Essential Card Pack – Gentle Greens 216GSM – 788EGreens

What I Did

• Die cut two white outer shapes, score at top of one only down about 1".  Glue the two circles together at the scored area only to create your card base.
• Die cut the outer size circle in black then recut using the detailed part of die.  Adhere to base card.,
• Die cut smaller red circle from set and re-cut using the smaller detailed die.  Glue in position.
• Die cut Percy Panda from black and white card and assemble him.
• To make the bamboo - Cut 1/4" strips of three different shades of green card.  Using scissors snip little 'v' shapes down the lengths of both sides of each piece. 
• To make the leaves - using Leo Lion die set cut his fringe part out several times in each colour green.  Glue these to the strips to create the bamboo effect.
• Add the bamboo pieces (some flat and some raised on 3d foam) and then add Percy Panda with 3D foam to finish.
• Enjoy!

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Brand New Buildables from Tonic Studios - Sneak Peak #1

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I hope you join Jodie Johnson for the shows starting on HOCHANDA this Thursday, 6th April, at 8pm for the Brand New additions to Tonic Studios Essentials Buildable Die Collection.  These sets are gorgeous and such fun for young and old.  Use them in your cardmaking, gift makes, sewing projects and home décor to name but a few! 

This time around I have been playing with the Jungle Animals and have had an amazing time playing with them.  I have so many ideas to share with you (and not forgetting the fabulous DT with their makes too) so today I am going to open with a visit to the circus :)  So roll up, roll up and get your tickets here!!  ;)

So here we go and I hope you like it.

What I Used

Tonic Studios Essential Buildable Sets - Leo Lion

Tonic Studios Essential Layering Basics – Circles – 1454E

Tonic Studios Essential Card Pack – Heated Hues 216GSM – 787E

Tonic Studios Essential – Banners – 1594E

What I Did

• Use an 8" x 8" white card base.
• Die cut the second largest circle into the centre of the card front.
• Die cut a red frame by using the largest circle die and then cutting out the centre with the second largest die.  Glue to front of aperture. (I have cut a red frame so that if there are any gaps after placing flames you will not see white card through it).
• Next using red, yellow and orange card die cut the flames using Leo's tail mane die.  Glue all pieces around aperture to create the flames.
• Take the Leo Lion Die set and cut and emboss the body pieces highlighting using Nuvo Aqua Flow pens through the die once embossed.  Layer Leo up and glue together.
• To make him leap through front of card - cut two strips of card 1" x 2 1/2" and score them at every 1/2", fold and burnish concertina style.  Glue to rear of Leo.
• Mat a red 7 7/8" square to inside back of card.  Cut three circles decreasing in size in chosen colours and glue in place.
• Glue the tabs on back of Leo to centre of inner circle layers.
• Add a banner with a Happy Birthday sentiment to finish. 

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Sneak Peek #2 - Brand New from Tonic - Sail Away with Me

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Here is another peek at Tonic Studios Brand New Dimensions Sweet Treat Box Collection launching Thursday 30th March with Jodie Johnson on Hochanda TV at 8pm.  I hope you see the shows.

So here is my little unusual project? I must admit I forgot to take the final photo with it fully decorated....a silly little mistake that you will have to forgive... ;).  I hope you like the idea as I had fun making it.  Fill it up with sweets but make them marshmallows we don't want it to sink! lol

What I Used

Tonic Studios Dimensions Cake Slice Box Die Set

Tonic Studios Tangerine Die Cutting Machine

What I Did

• Die cut four navy blue cake box pieces.
• Die cut four rectangle detailed verso pieces from white card, two triangle pieces and two small rectangle pieces.  Next cut the light blue panels using the outer dies to match verso detailed ones.  Glue matching pieces together.
• Take the cake slice box pieces and glue to form box shapes making sure not to glue the opening.
• To glue boxes to make boat shape - take open flaps, and slot into each other with triangle points facing outwards and glue in place.
• Next to make box insert - cut a piece of card at 7" x 7" and score at 1 7/8" around all edges.  Glue to form box.  Insert into centre of cake boxes and glue into position.
• To make the sail - cut two triangle shapes to desired size.  Take a straw and cut slits in it with a craft knife then insert sail pieces into slots created to hold in place.  I used a mini cotton reel to secure to base of the boat by pushing the straw into centre hole and gluing in position.
• Decorate the sail to suit.

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Sneak Peek - Brand New from Tonic - Dimensions Sweet Treat Collection

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How exciting to have moved to Tonic's New Home over on Hochanda!!  So many new and exciting releases for you on this launch week! 

Tune in on Thursday 30th March at 8pm for Tonic Studios Hochanda TV  debut and the exclusive Launch of the brand new Dimensions Sweet Treat Collection - The Cake Slice Box, The Triangle Aspect Box and Cupcake and Treat box.

Join Jodie Johnson as she demonstrates these beautiful easy to assemble boxes. Perfect for creating favour boxes, decorations and place settings.

Watch on Freeview 85 // SKY 663 // Freesat 817 // Online in ...HD at www.Hochanda.com // Tonic Studios Facebook and YouTube Channel //

So here is my first project for you and I hope you like it :)  It makes a fab Easter project.  Add a rabbit buildable die for a little fun.

What I Used

Tonic Studios Dimensions Triangle Aspect Box

Tonic Studios Shadow Box Creation Die Set – 1635E

Tonic Studios Three Shadowbox Insert Die Set – 1637E

Tonic Studios Beautiful Blooms Sunburst Gazania – 1288E

Tonic Studios Beautiful Blooms – Gerbera Daisy – 1287E

Tonic Studios Dimensions – Window Box – Entangled Terrace – 1563E

What I Did

• Die cut six orange triangle aspect box pieces.  Each box needs two.  Fold and glue together.  Cut four detailed panels for each box and glue into position.  Cut three sets of leaves from green card using the Beautiful Blooms Die sets, plus a small flower.  Punch a hole in centre of flower, poke leaves through holes.  Bend the bottom tip and glue under the flower.  Add this to the top of each box on one side of flap only.
• Die cut two shadow boxes in brown.  Fold and glue one box together (long sides first).
• Take the second die cut piece and using a small square die, cut three evenly spaced apertures.  then fold and glue box together.
• Cut two pieces of brown card the length and height of the box and two pieces the width and height of the box. 
• Glue the long panels to the long sides of aperture box shadow part facing upwards,  Turnover and glue the second box to the panels with the shadow part of box facing up.  Add the shorter panels to each end.
• Cut the detailed frame from insert set plus a plain frame.,  Glue together and add to top edge of aperture shadow box .  Decorate outside of box using the detailed dies from the Bendy Card set and the beautiful blooms. 
• When all finished sit the carrot boxes into the apertures to stand up.

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Sneak Peek - Tonic Studios Brand New Dot and Drops Dies

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Here's another Sneak Peek this time showcasing the Brand New Dot and Drop Dies.  I don't know about you but I find it hard to apply my dots with even gaps!  But these new dies are great to make this so easy and the designs are fabulous.  They surely will add that special professional looking finish to your projects.

Join Jodie Tonic Johnson on Create & Craft TV this Monday 20/3/17 8am.

What I Used

Tonic Studios Dot and Drop Dies

Tonic Studios Large Layering Die – Ornate Frame – 1111E

Tonic Studios Miniature Moments Die – Sent with Love – 1254E

Tonic Studios Beautiful Blooms - Sweet Melia – 1286E

Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops Collection – Ebony Black – 650n

Tonic Studios Tangerine Die cutting Machine - 147E

Tonic Studios Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive – 200N

Tonic Studios Nuvo Aqua Flow Pens – Autumn Woodland – 890N

What I Did

• Create a 7" square black card blank layer with green card.  Next cut a square of scrapbook paper.
• Use one of the dies to add dot impressions onto top scrapbook paper layer. 
• Distress the edges of the papers with a thread cutter and then add a little Aqua flow Black ink using a piece of foam around the edges.
• Cut two tag shapes using the smaller dies in the Ribbons and Bows Die Set.  Distress with the thread cutter and add ink around the edges.  Die cut the dot and drop placement into one tag.
• Take Nuvo Black Gloss Drops and dot over all marked areas created by dies.  Leave to dry.
• Once dots are dry mount the square onto card front and attach the tags.
• Die cut a frame from green card using the Ornate Ovals dies and also a fancy frame in black card.  Add 3D foam pads to rear of layered frame and attach to card front.
• Die cut the greeting from black and yellow card, shadow and add to card,
• Die cut some flowers from yellow card and tone down with the Aquaflow pens.  Die cut the leaves and add some veins using a ball tool.
• Build the flowers and add them to the card front to finish.

The unique Dot & Drop dies offer both a decorative design and a handy guideline for using your Crystal, Glitter, Jewel and Glow Drops. The beautiful swirling patterns, strips and corners provide accurate placement for these Nuvo products, transforming your creations into something special. By placing a drop on each deboss mark..., you can easily achieve a perfect finish to your card or paper craft project. Where there’s a dot, place a drop!

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Sneak Peek - NEW from Tonic Studios - Rococo City Scenes Die Sets

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I hope you can join Jodie Tonic Johnson on Create & Craft TV this Monday from 8am for Tonic Studios Brand New Rococo City Scenes together with Dot and Drop Die Sets and Glow in the Dark Drops.  A lot for you all in one set of shows!  Wow!

Introducing the brand new Rococo City Scene die sets and stamps, perfect for your travel based cards and projects.

• These dies are perfect centrepieces for jetsetters
• Featuring well known landmarks and features
• Highly Illustrated die sets that are perfect for focal points of card projects.

Today I am sharing a little Rococo City Scenes Die Set project and I have chosen the London Landmarks set to work with.  So let's have some fun..... :)

What I Used

Tonic Studios Rococo Travel Die Set - London Landmarks – 1628E

Tonic Studios Rococo Travel Die Set - City Skyline – 1631E

Tonic Studios Jetsetter Passport Stamp Sets

Tonic Studios Dimensions – Kings Cross – 765E

Tonic Studios Essential Card Pack – Gracious Grey 216GSM – 790E

Tonic Studio Funky Glue 29.5ml – 421E

Tonic Studios Tangerine Die Cutting Machine - 147E

Acetate

    

What I Did

• Using the Kings Cross Bag die cut it twice in dark grey card.  Stamp the chosen images in black in onto bag pieces and assemble bag.  Line the inside top, base and sides with printed or stamped paper.  Add handle and embellishments to corners.
• Die cut two cityscape pieces one in black and the other in dark grey.
• Die cut Tower Bridge in mid grey, London eye and The Gherkin in pale grey and Big Ben in a stone colour.
• Cut 5 strips of acetate at 3/8" wide by width of bag plus 1/4" tab at either end of this strip.
• Tape the die cut pieces onto the acetate strips.
• Next arrange and attach the strips into the bag base using DS tape on tabs.
• Using the Jetsetter/Passport stamps, stamp chosen words and cut out.  Also stamp the plane in black, cut out and add to bag lid in background.

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