Pop up box cards are such fun to make! Using the Die'sire Only Word dies you could create this card for so many different occasions it doesn't have to be a Thank You card! This design would make a fabulous wedding card too. See how you can easily make this card yourself with this fabulous tutorial from Donna Mosely . Let's get started. Directions: Step 1: Using Centura Pearl Cardstock cut 2 pieces measuring 14.5cm x 21cm. Step 2: Score each piece at 6cm & 19.5cm as shown below. Step 3: Turn each piece of card clockwise and score at...

We really hope you enjoyed the Die'sire Word Edge'ables (8x8) show last week! We had a request on Sara Davies' Facebook page from Ally Spallard and Denise Tucker ...so we thought..why not! It's such a beautiful card and we'd love to help you recreate it! Mel Jess from the Die'sire Design Team has provided you with a step by step tutorial to make the basic bendy card...which you can decorate with your choice of dies, stamps, embossing folders and embellishments! Directions:   Step 1. Cut two pieces of card 16x8 inches and 4x8. Score the large piece with the Big...

Laine has provided the most beautiful tutorial for you to get started with your AquaBlend pencils! Create a delicate and pretty card for your card stash, suitable for many occasions. Method: Step 1 Using the Big Score board or Top Score board, score and then cut a sheet of Centura Pearl – Pastels to form a 6.5'' x 6.5'' mat. Score and cut a piece of Sheena Stamping card to measure 6'' x 6''. Using the Textures Elements – Rain folder, emboss the Sheena Stamping card. Apply the Indulgence Die to one edge of your embossed card and die...

  Its so much fun to create depth and texture to your colouring project. Here embossing inks and powders have been used to create resist areas, adding interest and contrast. Laine has a fabulous step by step tutorial so that you can do this too, let's begin! Directions: Step 1: Cut a square of watercolour card to the size that you require. Paint two layers of gesso over the front of your square, using a large paintbrush. This will provide a firmer surface for your embossing and stop the ink pigment being absorbed by the base card...

We have a fabulous card for you today using the FREE CD-ROM from Crafter's Inspiration Magazine Issue 10! Kelly takes you step by step to show you how she created this gorgeous easel card. It would make a great card for many occasions and the great thing is you can make it many times all you have to do is print off the papers again! Directions: Step 1: Print off the backing papers, bows and card companion sheets from the free CD with the Crafter's Inspiration Magazine 10. Step 2: Create a square 14.5cm card blank from Centura Pearl cardstock. Score...

Have you got your copy of the Crafter's Inspiration Magazine Issue 10 yet? Look what you can make with the freebies from it!!! Wow we just love this mini album from Gemma Hynes! What a fabulous gift it would make, it would look fabulous with photo's added to it too to make it personal to your loved one! Let's get started and have some crafty fun! Step 1:  On a piece of chipboard, draw round the largest hexagon die, and cut out after adding an extra 5ml on all side. Step 2: Glue...

The lovely Pauline Orr has been chosen as July's Tutorial of the Month. She has used so many fabulous elements and shows you how to get hands on with your gilding wax and Spectrum Noir aquablends. Plus..she used a lovely, imaginative way to use your Die'sire lantern dies! Crafter's Companion products used:                                                       Other supplies: Embossing folder from Sheena Douglass oriental collection Directions: Step 1: Make card blank...

We all love to get the most out of our crafty goodies and Linda has a fabulous tutorial here to show you how to make one card in two different ways using the Freebies from the Crafter's Inspiration Magazine Issue 10 Spring Edition. Here is the card again but created differently! Aren't they both gorgeous? We are sure you could come up with more cards and we would love to see yours too! Share them with us on our Facebook page HERE. Have you got the latest edition of the Crafter's Inspiration Magazine yet? You will have so much fun...

Are you still looking for some inspiration for your Father's Day cards? Sandra has a fabulous card to share with you and she shows you how you can make it yourself in her tutorial below! It doesn't just have to be for Father's Day this would make a fabulous birthday card too, just change the sentiment! Crafter's Companion Supplies: InLinkz.com Directions: Step 1: Take...

Sam has a fabulous card for you to make with the Create-a-Card Decorative Art Deco die in her tutorial below! She also shows you how you can use your Spectrum Noir Sparkle pens to create a stunning background! A great technique you can use on so many other projects too! Lets get started! Crafter's Companion Supplies: InLinkz.com...

Have you ever wondered how you can create this fabulous sunburst effect on your projects? Jane shows you just how easy it really is in her tutorial below! Have lots of crafty fun trying out this technique! Crafter's Companion Supplies: InLinkz.com Step 1: You will need to cut the following: A 5" x 5" sqaure card base A mat layer...

Happy June Crafters! With Father's Day just around the corner, June's tutorial of the Month from the lovely Angela Blaney showcases some fantastic crafting for men dies, as well as bold, masculine colours in order to create memorable and original cards this Father's Day! Crafter's Companion Supplies...

Many of you have asked how this beautiful address book was made with the Destinations CD. Rachel shows you how you can make one with her fabulous step by step tutorial below. Crafter's Companion Supplies: InLinkz.com Other Supplies: A pen, elastic, ribbon, a punch/binding machine. Directions: Step 1: Start by printing all of the elements you will need from the CD and cutting out. I used one of the Paris designs. I...

Happy May, crafters! This month we've got a wonderful tutorial for you from Margaret Brown. Margaret has created a wonderful Double Pop Out Gatefold Card that is easy to re-create and makes an lovely, elegant card to send someone! Crafter's Companion Supplies: InLinkz.com Other...

Create this gorgeous easel card with our tutorial from Jo! She shows you step by step how you can make your own. Crafter's Companion Supplies: InLinkz.com Directions: Step 1: Print off and draw around the cloud template, make little notches on the edge for where the score lines are to go. Step 2: Cut around the printed line and score . Step 3: Cut around the rest of...