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

Hello Everyone

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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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

Hi Everyone

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

Hello Everyone

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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Sneak Peek Two - NEW Tonic Studios Shadow Box Creation Die Set - In the Past Frames

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I'm back with another Sneak Peek of the NEW Tonic Studios Shadowbox Creations Dies Set - it is so versatile.  You create cards, frames, boxes and draws to mention a handful.

Today I am sharing my In the Past Frames - this project is ideal for a really special Mother's Day or birthday project and it is so easy to make with this set of dies as you have everything you need to add those gorgeous professional finishing touches.

So let's get started.......

What I Used

Tonic Studios Shadow Box Creation Die Set - 1635E

Tonic Studios Shadow Box Insert Dies Set

Tonic Studios Craft Perfect Card - A4 216gsm – Bright White - 9016E

Tonic Studios Funky Glue Pen - 421E

Tonic Studio Layering Butterfly Die Set – 530E

Green and Pink Spotty Card

Vintage Pictures

Pink Plain Card

What I Did

• Cut two shadowboxes in pink spotty and two in plain pink card.  Glue to form frames - construct the frame by sticking the long sides first, then the shorter ones in place. 
• Cut four detailed insert frames from the brilliant white card keeping the cut out centre pieces for later.  Also cut two solid spotty frames and two solid pink frames.  Glue the detailed frame pieces to the solid frames. 
• Next cut three 1" wide strips of card from scrap left and score down the length at 1/2" and fold in half.  Glue the left-hand side of the folded strip to the right-hand side of a spotty box.  Then glue the second half of the strip to the front left-hand side of a plain pink box.
• To attach the third spotty box repeat the step above but glue to the back of the boxes.  Then the last strip will repeat and glue to the front again.  The boxes will now concertina fold.  Cut pink spotty rectangle panels to fit rear of boxes so that the strips are covered on the back of the project.
• To cover the glued strips adhere the decorative frames to the front of the boxes.
• Take the brilliant white rectangles that were removed from the detailed frames earlier, and glue them inside the boxes.
• Cut two of the detailed inner panels from plain pink card and two solid panels from the green spotty card.  Choose the images you want, glue to rear of picture apertures.  Glue the green spotty card to the rear of the inner aperture panel and add to inside of boxes.
• Cut two ovals out to act as a vase base.  Die cut the flowers from the new sets, layer together to form the flower heads.  Die cut the leaves.  Glue in position and add butterflies to finish.
• Enjoy!

Sneak Peek - Tonic Studios - NEW ShadowBox Creation Dies Set - For Dad

Hi Everybody

Tonic Studios have done it again with the Brand New Shadowbox Creations Die sets.  It's a whopper of a die with loads in the pack.  There is a total of 38 dies some cut and some deboss - brilliant!  Join Jodie on Friday 3rd March at 9am on Create & Craft TV.

This incredible bundle contains 38 craft dies, including:

• 1 frame base die
• 8 deboss sentiment dies
• 2 ribbon slit dies
• 9 deboss decorative element dies
• 12 mini layering dies designed to perfectly cut your photos for use with our Shadowbox Insert Die Sets
• 4 hanger / stand dies
• 2 full cut decorative element dies

So I thought I would start my sneak peeks with an easy one just for Dad :)

What I Did

• Take the shadow box die and cut out in your chosen double-sided scrapbook paper or card stock.  Once cut fold on score lines, burnish and glue together starting with the longest sides first.  Then glue the short edges to form the box frame.
• Next take some black cardstock, cut the largest outer edge die, then place the verso detailed frame on to it and cut the centre of the panel out using the next rectangle down in size.
• Using the flower dies from the insert die sets, cut out as many as you need together with the small leaves die from the shadow box die set.
• Die cut from the alphabets D-A-D from black card.  Remove the letters from centres and put to one side.  Gild with Indian Gold Embellishment Mousse.  Put DS Tape across the back of the gilded letters and then return the centres of the letters.
• Gild the detailed frame and the flowers using in Indian Gold.
• Out of black card, cut the smaller rectangle die from the insert set.  Next die cut man panel out from the right-hand side of panel and trim the other side away with a craft knife.
• Cut out the centre rectangle from ivory card and glue inside the shadow box.
• Add the man panel to inside of box. Put 3D foam onto the rear of the letters and stick in positon inside the box.
• Glue the gilded frame in place on top of box edge, add the flowers and leaf detail.
• Lastly cut a card stand from black and add to the back of the box so that it stands up.

What I Used

Tonic Studios Shadow Box Card Die Set

Tonic Studios Shadow Box Inserts Die Set

Tonic Studios Man Panel Die Set

Tonic Studios Novo Embellishment Mousse - Indian Gold

Tonic Studios - Glue Pen

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Olivia Owl in the Clouds - Tonic Studios NEW Woodland Buildables

Hi Everyone

Today I am sharing another little project with you using Tonic Studios NEW Woodland Buildables.  I am using Olivia Owl this time and I think she has so much attitude!…. lol

So let's get started....

What I Did

• Take an 8" square white card.  Cut a 7 3/4" square of green card and a 7 1/2" square of pink card and glue to the front of the card.
• Cut a 7" square of pale blue card and add to card base.
• To make the clouds use the long cutting edge from the Floral Strip set.  Place cutting strip onto white card and cut.  Then flip the die to the opposite side and cut again.  Trim cloud shapes to suit.
• Stick clouds in position on card front.
• Next die cut and emboss three of the tummy area and lightly ink around the edges.  Then cut the large body shape from pink gingham card and glue one tummy piece to the bottom of the body.
• Die cut the feet and beak from patterned papers.  Stick the feet on.
• Cut the eyes from white and pink card, eyelashes and pupils in black.  Glue the eye pieces together.
• Cut the glasses in green card.
• Add the eyes, then the beak and glasses to owl's body using 3D foam pads to add dimension. 
• Glue the remaining tummy pieces to the body sides to make the wings.
• Die cut the banner and greeting and glue together. 
• Stick owl into place and add banner to finish.
• Enjoy!

What I Used

Essentials – Buildables – Olivia Owl – 1591E

Essentials – Banners – 1594E

Essentials – Flower & Heart Strip Die Set – 1555E

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Sneak Peek Two - Tonic Studios Brand New Buildables Dies Sets - Time to Sleep Canvas

Hi Everyone

I have another sneak peek for you today showcasing the wonderful NEW Buildables Die Sets from Tonic Studios.  I just can't put them away!  So today I thought we would do a little 8" x 8" canvas project using the gorgeous Hedgehog from the collection - he is soooo sweet :)

So let's get started.....

What I Did

• Take an 8" x 8" canvas and using the Nuvo Embellishment Mousse in Spring Green add a little colour all over background.
• Next take some distress ink - Mustard Seed first, then Candied Apple lightly over corner edges.
• Cut out the leaves, whole base leaf and the verso leaf too,  using the Autumn Die Collection Die Sets.
• Using distress inks in Mustard Seed, Ripe Persimmon, Candied Apple and Aged Mahogany and cut and dry foam (or ink blending tools) colour the leaves.  Once dry glue leaf pairs together.  The twig bits are from the verso leaf cut coloured with Vintage Photo ink.
• Using a hot glue gun add leaves to centre of canvas front.  Put aside.
• Die cut the pieces needed for the Hedgehog, glue together.  Shape the cute one you now have to round him up a little and attach to centre of leaves.
• Now he is ready to sleep ..... awwww!
• Enjoy!

What I Used

Tonic Studios Buildables Die Set

Tonic Studios Autumn Die Collection

Tonic Studios Nuvo Embellishment Mousse - Spring Green

Distress Inks - Mustard Seed/Ripe Persimmon/Candied Apple/Aged Mahogany/Vintage Photo

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Sneak Peek at Brand New Tonic Studios Buildable Die Sets - Betty Bunny Wreath

Good Evening Everyone

Mandy-Jane here.  I've been wrestling with Blogger tonight but I think I have won the battle...well for tonight anyway..lol

I am always excited about new Tonic's New launches but this is so very exciting as I love, love, love this new collection and you will too.  Don't blame me for your bank balance tumbling as I sure you will want them all.  So very versatile whether you are using card, cork, fabric etc. You'll have an amazingly cute project.  So let's get started!

What I Did

• Took some hessian fabric and cut it into strips.  Then pull some of the outside threads away to fray edges. 
• Next using a hot glue gun (be careful not to burn your fingers please) glue a strip to the rear and wind around the wreath base adding more strips until the whole wreath base is covered.
• Next cut Betty out using grey, white and coral pink Craft Perfect Card. ** The face and the tummy panel are the same die piece.
• Glue the tummy panel to large body piece and the rear of body and add tail on.
• Take some 3D foam pads and add to back of paws.
• Make up the nose part using foam pads on rear.  Stick this to face head shape.  Cut the eyes out and glue into place.  Add the ears. 
• Add foam pads to bottom rear of head and attach to body.  So cute!
• Using the Birthday Banner Die Set - cut the small size banner and the side tail pieces. Glue together.  Die cut the Happy Birthday from banner set and add to front.  Glue in place.
• Make some flowers using your favourite floral dies - I have used the Beautiful Blooms sets.
• Decorate to finish.
• Enjoy!

                                                                   

What I Used

Tonic Studios Betty Bunny Buildable Die Set -

Tonic Studios Birthday Banner Die Set -

Tonic Studios Beautiful Blooms Die Set -

Tonic Studios Craft Perfect Card - Coral Pink and Bright White

Tonic Studios Essential Card Pack -

Tonic Studios Build A Wreath Bases -

Hessian FabricHot Glue Gun

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Mosaic Jewel Drops with Tonic Studios NEW Nuvo Jewel Drops

Hi Everyone

Today I have been playing with Tonic Studios NEW Nuvo Jewel Drops launched today as the One Day Wonder on Create and Craft.  I hope you have been watching the shows :)

The Design Team have made some inspirational projects for you to drool over so check them out on Tonic's Pinterest account.  You will love them. 

So here is my card for this afternoon an I hope you like it. I have used the Jewel Drops to create a mosaic effect background for you.  So let's get started!  

What I Did

• First I took a piece of acetate and laid it over my glass mat so that I could use the squares as a guide.  I then took the red and green Jewel Drops and used them to draw squares to form a checked pattern ensuring that colours joined up together.  Let dry (I let it dry overnight).
• Once the drops are completely dry I broke it into shards.
• Take a 7" x 7" white card blank and glue the shards of jewel drops down the right-hand side to form an irregular pattern.
• Next cut a piece of red card to 4 1/8" x 6 5/8" and a green piece at 4" x 6 1/2".  Layer together and add to the left-hand side of card front.
• Die cut leaves from the Autumn Die Collection together with a greeting.  Glue in position.

What I Used

Tonic Studios Nuvo Jewel Drops - Strawberry Coulis (643N) and Key Lime (645N)

Tonic Studios Autumn Die Collection - Autumnal Oak - 1431E

Tonic Studios Sentiments- Retro Birthday - 1059E

Tonic Studios Funky Glue Pen - 421E

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Party Shoes with Tonic Studios New Nuvo Sparkle Dust

Good Afternoon Everyone

As it's nearly the weekend and us girls love to get dressed up to go out for that special night I thought I would share this project (or at least half this project..lol) with you.  It's so easy to add some sparkle and glamour to a plain pair of shoes to give them that Wow factor!  All you need is glue, a brush and Tonic Studios Nuvo Sparkle Dust... so let's get started.

Post Sparkle Dust-ification 

Pre-Sparkle Dust

What I Did 

• First find shoes you want to bling up and give them a good clean to remove any dirt or grease.
• Next get an old pot to mix glue in.  Pour some Nuvo Adhesive into pot and then mix in some Sparkle Dust.
• Then using a brush paint the mixture all over the shoe.  This will give a good base to build on.  Leave to dry.  Once dry add some more of the glue mix but this time holding the shoe over a box/tray, sprinkle the shoe with Sparkle Dust direct from pot.  Make sure all areas with glue are covered.  Wipe away any excess glue from inside shoe and sole. Leave to dry.  
• Once dry tap off excess glitter.  Use a soft brush to burnish and smooth glitter.  This will get off any last remaining loose glitter.
• Now you are ready to dance the night away - enjoy!

What I Used

Tonic Studios Nuvo Sparkle Dust - Silver Sequin

Forever Moments Matt Adhesive

Soft Brush

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Good Luck with Tonic Studios NEW Celebration Dies

Good Afternoon Everyone

I have a little card for you this afternoon showcasing the new Tonic Studios Celebration Dies and I am using the Horseshoe design.  Once again these dies are so versatile....so let's use our crafty heads to see what we can make :)

What I Did

• Using the Bowscale set of dies and create an 8" x 8" card base from Kraft card.
• Next cut a square of green spotty paper at 7 3/4" x 7 3/4".  Glue to front of card.
• Then cut a smaller rectangle using the Bowscale dies.  Cut a green layer to fit and glue together an add to left front of card.  Die cut two swirls and add to card.
• Take some hessian lace ribbon and add a strip across the centre of the card.
• Die cut a circle (I used the Celtic Dreams) from Kraft card and a smaller circle from the spotty paper.  Glue together.  Add 3D foam tape to rear of circle and postion on card to the right-hand side.
• Using the Celebration Horseshoe cut three out in white and three out in green.  Glue in pairs slightly shadowing them.  Arrange on front of circle in shape of a clover leaf using 3D foam pads to raise it up.  Add a stem.
• Die cut the wording once in white and once in green.  Glue together with a shadow.  Add to card.  To finish add some Nuvo Gloss Drops.

What I Used

Tonic Studios Celebration Dies - Lucky Horseshoe - 1495E

Tonic Studios Card Blank Layering Dies - Bowscale - 1215E

Tonic Studios Layering Die - Celtic Dream - 209E

Tonic Studios Beautiful Blooms - Sunburst Gazania - 1288E

Tonic Studios - Good Luck

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Black Lace Boxes with Tonic Studios Nuvo Sparkle Dust

Good Morning Everyone

I hope you are watching the live shows this morning (or have set your Sky boxes to record) as Tonic have launched their Brand New Sparkle Dusts today.  Ultra-fine Glitters in an array of colours.

Here is a really easy way to transform some plain boxes using two colours and a bit of lace trimming from my craft stash.

What I Did

• Measure sides of the box or boxes and the lids too you are using and cut double-sided paper to fit.
• Peel off one side of the covering on adhesive tape and carefully adhere to box sides and lid - smoothing down as you go to avoid air bubbles.  Leave the top covering sheets on.
• Working on one side at a time on the box first carefully peel the covering up from the bottom only half way up the side.  Lay the lace along the edge ensuring it is lying flat.  Peel the remaining cover sheet off.  Take the Sparkle Dust and cover the open areas.  Shake off excess and burnish so that it smooth and flat.  Brush wit a soft brush to remove any fine particles left.
• Remove the lace gently and add the second colour dust to cover all remaining sticky areas.  Once again burnish. 
• Repeat this process until all the sides have been decorated.
• To finish add some embellishment mousse to gild the edges.

What I Used

Tonic Studios Nuvo Sparkle Dust - Black Magic and Silver Sequin

Double-Sided Adhesive Paper

White Card Boxes

Tonic Super Trimmer

Lace Trimming

Soft Brush



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Pretty As A Picture - New Sparkle Dust from Tonic Studios

Hi Everyone

I am sooo excited to share this project with you.  I have been using the wonderful Brand New Sparkle Dust glitters from Tonic Studios.  These are a collection of 12 Ultra-Fine glitters that can be used on many different projects in many different applications...but basically they are GORGEOUS.. :)

Here is my project for you.  I have used the Sparkle Dust to frost the glass of my picture frame, to add colour to my flower layers and to stamp and colour on with my Nuvo pens....love all the ways it works.  This is just my first share but I have others that I will share over the next couple of days with you.

What I Did

• I have used a 1" deep box picture frame.  Take back off, cover glass and paint all over the frame with white acrylic paint.  Leave to dry.
• Next cut a square of double-sided adhesive paper to fit the front of the glass.  Die cut a heart from the centre to create an aperture. Carefully stick the adhesive paper to the front of the glass peeling the covering off a little at the time smoothing onto surface avoiding any air bubbles.
• Once glue adhesive has been applied to glass sprinkle Sparkle Dust over the surface making sure all areas are covered.  Dust off excess with a soft brush and gently burnish the glitter to male smooth.
• Cut black heart and add verso detail.  Glue a piece of paper to inside of back piece and then glue heart centrally to this. 
• Cut a piece of card to fit stamp size and cover with a piece of the adhesive paper. Peel off top layer and cover with Sparkle Dust.  Once again burnish until smooth.  Using the Nuvo alcohol pens colour the image (this can be done before and the adhesive paper and glitter added after).  Cut around image leaving a narrow border.  Shape and using 3D foam pads pop into position.
• Place back panel to rear of frame and secure.
• Die cut some flowers both open and closed shapes.  Take a Nuvo glue pen and add this all over the closed petal shapes, sprinkle with Sparkle Dust and leave to dry.  Once dry layer the flowers.  Die cut some swirls in black and these together with the flowers to two of the outside corners of the frame.  To finish add some Nuvo Crystal Drops.

What I Used

Tonic Studios Nuvo Sparkle Dust - Snow Glow and Rose Quartz

Tonic Studios Beautiful Blooms - Sunburst Gazania - 1288E

Tonic Studios Beautiful Blooms - Sweet Melia - 1286E

Tonic Studios - Hearts Set

Nuvo Alcohol Pens

Nuvo Glue Pen - Medium - 203N

1" Deep Box Frame

Nuvo White Acrylic Paint

Double-Sided Adhesive Paper

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Thinking of You - Tonic Studios Autumn Die Collection

Hi Everyone

Mandy-Jane here.  Well today I am sharing my last project that I made for Tonic Studios Autumn Die Collection.  I really have enjoyed creating all my projects with these fab dies.  They are a great size.

So here's my offering for you.

What I Did

• Take a 7" x 7" white blank and cut a dark teal piece of card to 6 5/8" x 6 5/8".  Glue to font of card.


• Cut a 6" x 6" piece of white card.  


• To create the front aperture; measure and cut 1/2" in from the the outside edges and 2 1/2" across.  Join between the points to cut final inner edge.


• Next cut a piece of black card at 3" x 5 1/2".  Create a frame by measuring and cutting in 3/8" on all edges.  Glue this frame to the front of the white aperture.


• Cut a piece of white card at 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" and using distress ink colour half blue and half green.  Glue this panel to the centre of card front.


• Take the frame piece, add 3D foam to the rear and attach to front of card.


• From black card die cut three solid corn pieces.  Then cut three white ones cutting the detail out using the verso part of die.  Cut off stems from the white die cuts.  Glue these pieces on top of black solids.


• Add the corn layered die cuts into centre of frame.


• Die cut the wording in black and teal.  Shadow and glue together.  Add to front of card.


• Finish with black Nuvo drops.


• Enjoy!

What I Used

Tonic Studios September Harvest Die Set - 1432E

Tonic Studios Sentiment - Thinking of You - 1255E

Tonic Studios Super Trimmer - 153E

Nuvo Drops - Ebony Black - 650N

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Best Friends - Autumn Die Collection by Tonic Studios

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It's another wet day here in not so sunny South Wales!  But it's  not getting us down :)

Today MJ is sharing another on her designs that she made for the launch on Create and Craft TV using the Autumn Die Collection from Tonic Studios.

So here we go..

What I Did

• Using a cream 8" x 8" card blank cut a piece of brown card at 7 3/4" x 7 3/4" and glue to front.
• Next emboss a piece of cream card using the chevron embossing folder.  Cut off the border and glue to front centre of card.
• Using the Autumn Die Collection cut out three yellow maple leaf solid shapes plus two maple leaves with the verso centre.  Glue the two detailed leaves to two solid ones.
• Cut out 4 branches from brown card.
• Cut out five yellow solid bramble leaf branches and then use the verso centre pieces on two of them. Glue the two detailed leaves to two solid ones.
• Cut out five yellow solid oak leaves and then use the verso centre on two of them. Glue the two detailed leaves to two solid ones.
• Use Distress Inks to colour the two layer leaves - Scattered Straw, Shabby Shutters, Dried Marigold, Ripe Persimmon and Aged Mahogany. Then on remaining leaves colour with the Shabby Shutters ink.
• Die cut Best Friends from cream card and colour with Dried Marigold and Ripe Persimmon. Die cut another one from brown card.  Shadow together.  Die cut a panel in brown and cream and add wording.  
• Arrange leaves and branches as you like and glue into place.  Add wording panel to finish using 3D foam pads.

What I Used

Autumnal Oak Die Set -  1431E

September Harvest Die Set 1432E

Modern Chevron Embossing Folder 1440E

Best Friends Sentiment Die - 1241E

Gift of Love Die Set - 779E

Tonic Tangerine Die Cutting Machine

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Mixed Media Canvas with Tonic Studios Autumn Die Collection

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MJ here.  I hope you have had a fab weekend.

Today I am sharing a small mixed media canvas I made for the launch of Tonic Studios new Autumn Die Collection.  It is very easy but quite effective.

The dies cut like butter through the funky foam.  On my previous post I had cut the grasses from foam and used as a stamp for the background. 

What I Did

• Start with a 5" x 7" canvas board.
• Die cut a tall grass piece from funky foam together with some leafy branches and butterflies.
• Glue the die cuts to the canvas and allow to dry completely.
• Paint the canvas and die cuts with two coats of black gesso.  Leave to dry.
• Next use some gold embellishment mousse added to a little water in a spritzer bottle and spray lightly across canvas.
• Take Fresh Copper, Aquamarine, Indian Gold, Spring Green and Mother of Pearl embellishment mousses and apply to the die cuts using your finger (or cotton bud) until you are happy with the colours.
• Enjoy!

What I Used

Autumn Die Collection - Pinecone Season

Autumn Die Collection - Autumnal Oak

Nuvo Embellishment Mousses - Various Colours

Funky Foam

Funky Glue Pen

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Scenic Circle with Tonic Studios Autumn Die Collection

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I know 'two blog posts in one day!' The reason for this is that I am busy, busy at work tomorrow and haven't learned the ancient art of scheduling sorry...lol 😆

I have thoroughly enjoyed working on this project.  I love creating scenes using stamps but this time I am using the fabulous NEW Tonic Studios Autumn Die Collection to achieve my end result.  So let's get the dies, some funky foam, an acrylic block and some inks and play!

What I Did

• Take an 8" x 8" card blank and the second largest circle die and make your shaped base by leaving the edge of the die hanging over the fold a fraction and run through your machine. (You will need an A4 format die cutting machine such as the Tonic Tangerine).  With fold to the top score horizontally across and fold.
• Next using the same die cut out three circles in white.  Add one circle to the front bottom edge of the card to make an easel card.
• Using the verso die (next one down) cut this design from both the remaining white circles.  Then take the next size circle down and cut out the centre.
• Cut two green circles from the circle die used first (larger one being used).  Stick one of the detailed frames to a green circle and glue to inside base of the card (you may need to trim this a little before where the fold is).
• Using smaller circle die, die cut the centre from the remaining green circle.  Glue the other detailed frame to this.  Add 3D foam to the rear - put aside ready.
• Cut two smaller white circles from the die set and glue one to the inside base of card.
• Take some funky foam and the reed die and cut out an image.  Use a temporary glue adhesive on the rear of the die cut and stick to an acrylic block.  This is now our stamp to create the scene.  Stamp on to the white circle in various greens and lastly with black,  Leave space to one side.  Now use some distress ink and colour the back ground to add sky.
• Die cut some ivy leaves, branches and reeds in black card and a small butterfly.
• Stick the top frame piece to top front of card.  Add the stamped circle to the centre. 
• Arrange die cuts and glue in to position.
• Die cut a greetings panel and add the greeting to suit.  Raise on 3D foam for the stopper.
• Enjoy!

What I Used

Autumn Die Collection - Pine Season - 1430E

Autumn Die Collection - September Harveset - 1432E

Layering Die - Celtic Dream - 209

Funky Foam and Acrylic Block

Distress Inks - Crushed Olive, Peeled Paint and Black Soot

Papermill Direct Card Stock

Tonic Tangerine Die Cutting Machine

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NEW Autumn Die Collection from Tonic Studios - Stunning!

Hi Everyone

Sorry it’s been a while since blogging last but we have been experiencing problems with Blogger!  But we are now back in the room and raring to catch up with some lovely projects starting with Tonic Studios NEW Autumn Die Collection and Embossing Folders.

As usual they have come up trumps with this oh so usable Autumn Die Collection.  Each die is individually fabulous but use them together to create  scenes etc. and you have the WOW! factor in your hands.

Join Jo on Friday 29th July at 8pm on Create and Craft TV for the introduction of these Autumn Die sets. These dies create perfect centerpieces on your cards and paper craft projects. There are four die sets in the range; the Pine Cone Season Die set, the Autumnal Oak Die set, the September Harvest Die set and the Fallen Leaves Die set.

Here is my first project for you using both the dies and embossing folders together with Nuvo Embellishment Mousses.

What I Did

• Use an 8” x 8” cream card blank.  Cut a 7 3/4” square from caramel card and glue to front.
• Next cut a 7” x 7” brown square and a 5” x 5” brown square.  Use an embossing folder for both squares.  Using a mixture of the Nuvo mousses gently add layers of colour until you are happy with it.  Glue the large square to card front.  Cut a piece of caramel to 5 1/8” x 5 1/8” and adhere to rear of smaller embossed square.  Add to card front with 3D foam pads.
• Die cut a selection of the bramble leafy branch in brown and some of the more delicate leaf branches in caramel.
• Take the bramble leaves and cut off the leaves.  Apart from one set of the medium brown leaves, place them into an embossing folder and emboss.  Using the Nuvo mousses colour the embossed leaves as before.  Glue the leaves in sets of four by forming a cross shape.  Glue large embossed at bottom, then the plain brown medium leaves and lastly the small embossed leaves.  This will form the larger flower.  Add to front of card with the caramel leaves.
• The small flower is made in this same manner but just using two layers of the smaller leaves to form the bloom.
• Die cut a panel to mount a greeting on to finish.  I also added some string loops and Nuvo drops.
• Enjoy!


What I Used


 Tonic Die Set - Autumnal Oak - 1431E
Tonic Die Set – Fallen Leaves - 1433E
Tonic Embossing Folders – Retro Fern - 1442E
Tonic Embossing Folders  - Layered Leaves -1441E
Nuvo Embellishment Mousses – Fresh Copper, Indian Gold , Mother of Pearl




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