LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS - ATC TICKET JOURNAL with FOLDER & BOOKMARK

Spring has sprung at AlphaStamps with the April Spring themed kit.  I’ve used some of the items from the kit plus other AlphaStamps products to create a Language of Flowers folder containing an ATC ticket journal and bookmark.

With a project like this, dimensional embellishments are not an option as the journal needs to fold up to fit inside the folder.  No worries though, instead I’ve used layers of images to add lots of detail.

In addition to all of the lovely older and new AlphaStamps collage sheets, I used my new Nature’s Creatures collage sheet.

Further down in this post you’ll find all of the details on how I put this piece together and the lovely images I used.

NEW NATURE’S CREATURES COLLAGE SHEET

This sheet is packed with nature’s small creatures such as birds, butterflies, bees, dragonflies, and snails.

THE DETAILS

I started by covering the ticket journal with Nature Garden Meeting a Fairy Scrapbook Paper .  I used this paper to cover the folder as well.     

Next, I added images from the Mix of Spring Beauties,  Vintage Sepia Children, and the Lovely Sepia Ladies ATCs collage sheets.  Each image is framed using an image from my Vintage Frames Set Download.

For embellishments, I used the Seed Catalog ATCs and Bouquet collage sheets

For embellishments, I used the Seed Catalog ATCs and Bouquet collage sheets.  

To accent the flowers I snipped off leaves from a green leaf garland and stitched leaf ribbon.  Lastly, I added birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and snails from the new Nature’s Creatures collage sheet.

I used more of the decorative paper to cover the folder.

I cut away some of the bottom of a large tag, covered it with the Garden Tools scrapbook paper, added an image from The Language of Flowers collage sheet and the bee, butterfly, and snail from the Nature’s Creatures collage sheet.  The tassel at the top is from my stash.

Before adding the images on the front and back, I attached a ribbon to serve as a closure.

The front cover is decorated with another image from The Language of Flowers collage sheet along with more flowers (on the back as well) and nature’s creatures.

SUPPLY LISTS

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Nature’s Creatures Collage Sheet

Vintage Sepia Children Collage Sheet

Lovely Sepia Ladies ATCs Collage Sheet

Mix of Spring Beauties Collage Sheet

A Mix of Spring Beauties ATCs Collage Sheet

The Language of Flowers Collage Sheet

Seed Catalog ATCs Collage Sheet

Bouquet Collage Sheet

Vintage Frames Set Download

ATC Folder

ATC Ticket Journal

Nature Garden Meeting a Fairy Scrapbook Paper

Garden Tools Scrapbook Paper

Stitched Leaf Ribbon – Moss Green

Larger Green Leaf Garland

Manilla Tags - Large

White Seam Binding

MINIATURE PURSES, SHOES, PERFUME BOTTLES, COSMETIC & JEWELRY - Streets of Paris Event

The Streets of Paris project event continues with fashion accessories.  In this video tutorial, I’ll cover transforming cheesy miniature purses and shoes into something that looks elegant and expensive.  For even more purse options I've created a NEW Mini Purses collage sheet and digital image set of purses and complimentary embellishments.

I’ll show you how I made perfume bottles from beads and I’ll also cover premade bottle options.  You won’t believe how easy it is to make powder boxes and compacts.  And lastly, I’ll cover making all kinds of jewelry and the methods I used to display them.  

You'll be seeing all of these accessories again (plus hats and dresses) when I cover constructing the Maison de la Mode (The House of Fashion).

PURSES

The hidden beauty of the plastic purses is the detail embossed on the plastic.  By using paint and dimensional embellishments to accents the details, it’s easy to transform the purses into something that looks elegant and expensive.

Using my new Mini Purse Collage Sheet or Corresponding Digital Image Set you can make 3D paper & fabric purses.

SHOES

Using the same method I used for the purses, I transformed plastic shoes into fashionable footwear.

PERFUME BOTTLES

By combining beads and metal bits, it’s easy to make all kinds of lovely perfume bottles.  I've used my Mini Perfume Bottle Collage Sheet to add labels to many of the bottles.

For those less adventurous, pre-made bottles are an option.

JEWELRY

I’ve used rhinestones, various chains, jump rings and head pins to create rings, bracelets, and necklaces.

To display some of the jewelry, I've made display boxes out of polymer clay.

COSMETICS

I thought a fun thing to add to the fashion shop would be some cosmetics and to that end, I’ve created a NEW Mini Cosmetic Labels collage sheet.

I’ve used the sheet for the lids of the powder boxes and compacts.

NEW COLLAGE SHEETS & IMAGE SET

MINI COSMETIC LABELS COLLAGE SHEET

This sheet contains 21 unique vintage powder box labels and compacts with two or more different sized versions of each.  Also, there are four vintage cosmetic themed posters.

 

MINI PURSES COLLAGE SHEET

This sheet contains ten easy to fold and assemble purses along with images like beaded appliques and jeweled bits that can be used as accents.  The purses come in three unique patterns.  The pattern is printed lightly on the purse in a coordinating color to make it easy to score and fold.

MINI PURSES DIGI SET

This image set contains all of the easy to fold and assemble purses, beaded appliques and jeweled bits found on the Mini Purses collage sheet plus four additional purses.  The purses come in three unique patterns.  Use dimensional or the included paper embellishments as accents.  The pattern is printed lightly on the purse in a coordinating color to make it easy to score and fold.  Also included are three unique patterns that can be printed and glued onto decorative paper or thin fabric to make even more purses.

VIDEO TUTORIAL

SUPPLY LISTS

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Mini Cosmetic Label Collage Sheet

Mini Purses Collage Sheet

Mini Purses Set Download

Mini Perfume Bottle Collage Sheet

Gold Countertop Mirror – Oval

Jewelry/Cosmetics

Mini Wooden Make-up or Jewelry Box

3mm Rhinestone Chain – Green & Blue Mix

3mm Rhinestone Chain – Pink Mix

2mm Rhinestone Chain Crystal

Mesh Rhinestone Ribbon – Gold

Mesh Rhinestone Ribbon Red

Black and Silver Carved Saucer Beads

Dazzles Gold Tin Lines Stickers

6mm Raw Brass Bead Caps or Knobs

Bottles

Resin Mini Perfume Bottles with Box

Bronze Paris Perfume Bottle Charm

Eau de Toilette Silver Perfume Charm

Green Resin Perfume Bottle

Pink Resin Perfume Bottle

Red Resin Perfume Bottle

Yellow Resin Perfume Bottle

Resin Mini Perfume Bottles with Bow

BEADS

6mm Filigree Beads

12x8mm Amber Glass Rectangular Beads

12x8mm Green Glass Rectangular Beads

12x8mm Clear Glass Rectangular Beads

12x8mm Amber Glass Rectangular Beads

15mm Clear Pear-Shaped Faceted Czech Glass Bead

8mm Faceted Clear Glass Cube Beads

DIY Potion Bottles Bead Mix

12 x 8mm Pink Glass Rectangular Beads

12 x 8mm Red Glass Rectangular Beads

12 x 8mm Blue Glass Rectangular Beads

PERFUME BOTTLE ACCENTS

9mm Antiqued Swirl Bead Cap

4mm Raw Brass Smooth Rondelles

6mm Filigree Beads

Small Looped Bead Caps - Gold

Red Czech Glass 4mm Smooth Rondelles

PURSES

Mixed Set of Doll Purses

10mm Tiny Tassels – Mixed Colors

3mm Brass Flat-Back Studs

Posh Purses Buttons Set

Loopy Flower Antique Gold Bead Caps

Raw Brass Flourish

¼ Inch Gold Metallic Braid

Black White & Gold Flat Braid

Black Suede Paper

SHOES

Mixed Set of Doll Shoes

Head of Heels Shoe Buttons

Raw Brass Fancy Fleur de Lys

DISPLAY STANDS

Glass Microscope Slides

Tim Holtz Mini Foundations Box Feet

Large Fancy Oval Beads - Silver

Ornate Filigree - Silver

Mini Cake Stand Kit

6mm Round Corrugated Metal Beads

Square Bronze Upholstery Studs or Miniature Bases

Antique Gold Rope-Edged Rondelles

Plastic Serving Tray

MINIATURE CHOCOLATES, PASTRIES, TARTS, CAKES and CANDY - Streets of Paris Event

The Streets of Paris project event continues with miniature sweets.  I've spent a good deal of time looking at pictures of Paris chocolate and pastry shops to inspire the sweets I've created.

I have three video tutorials for you, not one, not two, covering chocolates, pastries, tarts, cakes, and more.  Each video is jam-packed with examples, demonstrations, tools, tips & tricks.   

In the Chocolate tutorial, I’ll demonstrate how to make chocolates from beads and polymer clay, plus cover lovely ways to display the chocolates.  What's more, I'll use easy-to-cut clay canes to jazz up the chocolates.

I’ll introduce you to helpful tools such as an extruder and pushrod clay cutters.  I’ll even show you to make a pushrod cutter out of a straw and a wooden dowel.

In the Pastry & Tarts video, I’ll show you how to make all kinds of sweet treats out of polymer clay.  I’ll use silicone molds and metal clay cutters to make the process easier.

I'll show you an easy way to add glaze to your creations. 

I’ll demonstrate an easy way to make clay roses & fruit plus techniques for making clay look like baked dough.

I’ll cover all kinds of cakes in the Cake video, from simple to elegant.  I’ll show you how to make molds of frequently used components, which is a time saver. 

I’ll showcase pre-made resin treats that you can intermix with polymer clay treats.

I’ll cover techniques such as making bows, cross-cutting cake designs, creating realistic cake texture, and making nuts.

In short, there are almost 2 hours of video cram packed with all kinds of demonstrations and ideas.

I’ve designed a NEW Miniature Chocolates collage sheet and corresponding digital image set along with this event segment.  

I also have a FREE Miniature  Doilies collage sheet that you can use for your projects.  And the giveaways continue with a set of my handmade miniature polymer clay sweets (details below).

In a couple of weeks, I’ll post the next series of videos covering perfume, cosmetics, purses, and shoes.

NEW COLLAGE SHEET & DIGITAL IMAGE SET
MINI CHOCOLATE LABELS
This collage sheet contains 57 unique vintage chocolate-related labels of various sizes.  There are at least two of each image and some with three.

Click on the image below to purchase this collage sheet.

MINI CHOCOLATE LABELS DIGITAL IMAGE SET

This image set contains a file of 57 unique vintage chocolate-related labels.  Included are all of the labels found on the Mini Chocolates Labels Collage Sheet.  Click on the image below to purchase this digital image set.

VIDEO TUTORIALS

Be sure to watch the videos in order, as once I cover a technique, it will not be demonstrated in detail if I use it again.

MINIATURE CHOCOLATE VIDEO TUTORIAL

MINIATURE PASTRY & TARTS VIDEO TUTORIAL

MINIATURE CAKE TUTORIAL

FREE MINIATURE DOILIES COLLAGE SHEET

Feel free to download this collage sheet and use it in your projects.

SUPPLY LISTS

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IMAGES

Mini Chocolate Labels Collage Sheet

Mini Chocolate Labels Digital Image Set

BEADS

5x5mm Rounded Wooden Cube Beads

5x11 Printed Wooden Tube Beads

8mm Round Swirl Beads - Mixed Colors

Large Red/Gold Glass Heart Bead

10mm Gold Raspberry Beads

CAKES & PASTRY

Mini Silicone Mold – Sugar Wafer Cookie

Silicone Mold – Architectural Flourishes

Silicone Mold – Ornaments & Settings

Mini Silicone Mold – Many Sizes Bundt Cakes

Mini Silicone Mold- Biscuits & Bread

Silicone Mold – Ramekin Baking Dish

FAUX SWEETS & FRUIT

Heart-Shaped Mini Cake with Chocolate Frosting

½ Inch Pale Peach Paper Roses

8 Piece Set Miniature Desserts

Chocolate Rolled Cake with Cherries

Mini Sponge Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Miniature Chocolate Cake

Round Pink Cake with Heart Frosting

Slice of Pink Frosted Cake

Tiny Resin Strawberries Cabochons

ITEMS FOR DISPLAYING SWEETS

Metallic Foiled Origami Paper Set

Narrow Matchboxes

Miniature Round Cookie Tins

Miniature Square Cookie Tins

Plastic Serving Tray

Round White Serving Dish

Cake Stand with Round Dome

Cake Stand with Cylindrical Dome

Scallop Edge Mini Cake Plate w Dome

Mini Cloche on Base

Clear Cake Dome on Gold Tray

Mini Champagne Glasses

Black Faux Wrought Iron Round Filigree

Raw Brass Box Feet - Rounded

POLYMER CLAY CANES

Polymer Clay Strawberry Cane

Polymer Clay Orange Cane

Polymer Clay Lemon Cane

Polymer Clay Lime Cane

Polymer Clay Red Swirl Peppermint Cane

Polymer Clay Large Black & White Square Cane

Polymer Clay Cane - Pink Hearts

Polymer Clay Cane - Red Hearts

Polymer Clay Cane - Red & White Rolled Cake

Polymer Clay Cane - Rolled Cake with Cherry

Polymer Clay Cane - Neapolitan Stripes Square Cane

Polymer Clay Large Pink & Brown Square Cane

DECORATIONS

½ Inch Pale Peach Paper Roses

Flower Stamen - Peach

Tiny Paper Roses – Pink Cream Variegated

Fancy Glass Leaves AB

Large Red/Gold Glass Heart Bead

Small Glass Trumpet Flowers – Turquoise

1mm Micro Beads – White Pearl

3mm Brass Flat-Back Studs

MISCELLANEOUS

Twinklets Diamond Dust