Shabby Christmas Cards DT Project For Reneabouquets

Hi crafters, 
Today I am sharing some lovely Shabby Chic Christmas cards with non traditional soft pastel colors using Reneabouquets Beautiful Board pieces, jingle bells, laces and snowflake, Tonic Studios dies, Ranger Crackle paste, Nuvo glitter and other items from my stash.
It was fun to add some vintage style Christmas cards to send out to loved ones this year! 


I made two very similar cards, and both are 6"x6" with a sturdy base of 110lb. cardstock in opaque white, a layer of lovely pink gingham paper by Making Memories, and layers of tattered Blue Fern Studios paper under Pink Tutu Cardstock from Tonic Studios. Topping off the card are small panels of Core'dinations pearl white card, cut with the Winter Wonderland Small Gift box dies from Tonic Studios. These small squares are all adhered unto Vellum, lending my cards a soft window-panel look.

The Centerpiece of my Cards:

The Beautiful board pieces from Reneabouquets had such innocence with the small cherubs hanging from Christmas baubles, that they inspired me to make cards that were also soft and delicate. I layered the cherubs on top of  Gracie's Garden lace. If you have not yet worked with Reneabouquet laces, I urge you to try this one, it is absolutely gorgeous!!!

The cherubs seem to float on top of the window-like panels I made by layering small snowflake filled squares atop of soft vellum. I also added small gems on each small snowflake, and shards of Rainbow Quartz Triangle Glitter from Tonic Nuvo to give an extra sparkle to these cards. 



 I used Ranger Crackle paste to soften the pink cardstock. It added texture and made the background appear as old torn wallpaper. The sentiment "Believe" is a small stamp from my stash that I added in brown Stazon Ink onto a label cut with one of my Tonic Studios dies. 





On this card, I changed the lace using Venetian Embroidered lace. I loved the edge that this lent to my card layers, as it reminds me of a string of hearts.





You can also see that I added Nuvo Drops in Blue Ice and Soft Mint. This gave another delicate finish to the cards. 

Here is a closer look at the gorgeous printed Beautiful Board pieces from Reneabouquets. The details are stunning!

Another change I made between the cards was the tattered bow I added on the corners. With a stencil I added soft pink polka dots using pink Distress ink. On the center, I also added the adorable Jingle Bells from Reneabouquets. They make the softest sound, and it's yet another interactive element you can use on your crafts. 

Lastly, I also used one of the gorgeous Shabby Snowflakes in the center of the bow I also stamped with small pink Snowflakes. To finish off this beautiful board piece, I used more Nuvo drops to give it some color and shine. It is great to have pieces that you can alter to suit any project!


I hope that you have enjoyed these samples and review of Renebouquets products.
I hope you can always Be inspired, Be Blessed!
~Raquel


 I have simplified the list of links for your ease of access below. This month, we are also celebrating the Birthday of Beautiful Board over at Reneabouquets. Please do not forget to use the coupon code provided! 

All items used in this post from Reneabouquets are listed below for your convenience.
Simply click on the link, and a new window will show you the listed items you can purchase 
at no extra cost:


https://linktr.ee/PaintsandGlitter





SEPTEMBER COUPON:
Take 15% Off Any Reneabouquets Beautiful Board Laser Cut Chipboard for Orders totaling $30.00 or more before Shipping & Taxes. Printed Beautiful Board is Excluded~Natural Chipboard Only.

Just shop and place any amount of Reneabouquets Beautiful Board Products into your cart and use the 
 Coupon Code: CELEBRATE

at checkout and you will receive 15% off all  Beautiful Board Products in your cart. Printed Beautiful Board is Excluded ~ Natural Chipboard Only.

 

*This code is good for the Reneabouquets.com website only.
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Enjoy a short video of this project here:

     

Armoire and Card DT Project for Reneabouquets

Hi Crafters,
Today I am sharing with you a beautiful Armoire and Card made with items from Reneabouquets, and Tonic Studios dies. I am using some lovely laces, beautiful board pieces, flowers and more, as well as Nuvo products to complete these pieces. 
To begin, I have incorporated die cuts made with Tonic Studios Rustic Rose paper collection. I loved using all of these beautifully coordinating products!


The card was so much fun to make. I incorporated the gorgeous laces from Reneabouquets to make a shaker, and also used a small Printed Beautiful Board flower girl: Dahlia. She fit perfectly on the cover of this card, and the gorgeous white magnolia, altered with pink Nuvo drops is also from her store. All other handmade embellishments were made with Tonic Craft Kit 35. This allowed me to use the gorgeous shimmer powder to make the leaves, and add coordinating sequins.

The Armoire was absolutely gorgeous in pink and green, so I knew I wanted to add the Ivy leaves from Reneabouquets, as well as flowers and lace to make it extra special. The ivy is altered using Tonic Nuvo pens and Nuvo drops in matching green color. Itty bitty flowers in pink helped give it more soft detail.


To make the little dress, I used a wire hanger beautiful board piece, altered it with Nuvo glitter paste, and then added more Nuvo pink posy glitter to the corset. I also topped it with a tiny bow, a small heart, and also added small sequins to the skirt made with gorgeous white lace pieces from Reneabouquets. It reminded me of a lovely dress a quinceañera would wear!

I didn't want to neglect the back of the Armoire, so I continued adding itty bitty flowers and a watercolor Beautiful Butterfly. It adds just the right amount of glimmer to my project!

To top off my piece, I added mulberry flowers in different colors and sizes from Reneabouquets. I added extra shine with Nuvo drops, sprinkled with Moonstone beads, Gaudy Chunky Glitter Glass, and accompanied by a Beautiful Word altered with Nuvo, and lastly, a gorgeous Izzy Dragonfly. The details are delicate and lovely!

Here is a closer look at the Beautiful lace, butterfly, and floral paper used on this Armoire.


As you can see, this is an interactive project, which allows you to include a gift, or other sentiments inside. I decided to include a Wire Hanger with an additional tag. This allowed me to share one of my favorite scripture verses.
The little hangers look adorable, and the tag is adorned with an Itty bitty flower and small cabbage rose beautiful board piece. I also painted the white detail. Proverbs 31:25 finishes my project. 
I hope you have enjoyed it, that you can take advantage of this month's coupon from Reneabouquets where you can help celebrate the Birthday of Beautiful board pieces, and that you can Be inspired, Be Blessed!
~Raquel



Below are direct links to products used for your convenience. 

Rose Glacier Cardstock (Used in Card Base) https://shrsl.com/2in9t Nuvo Confetti Muted Mauve Hexagons: https://shrsl.com/2inae Nuvo Sequins Pink Tutu https://shrsl.com/2inak Tonic Studios French Armoire: https://shrsl.com/2ijc4





https://www.reneabouquets.com/lacesandtrims?page=2
Flower Crown Lace~White 4.25 Inch Wide
https://www.reneabouquets.com/lacesandtrims?page=2
Printed Beautiful Board Small Flower Girl Dahlia Laser Cut Chipboard
https://www.reneabouquets.com/copy-of-pb-feminine-2
Beautiful Board Small Pretty Ivy Pattern
https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/beautiful-board-tiny-pretty-ivy-pattern
Beautiful Words 4 Mixed Sizes Love Laser Cut Chipboard
https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/beautiful-words-4-mixed-sizes-love-laser-cut-chipboard
Tiny Treasures Premium Paper Lissie Glitter Glass Dragonflie
https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/tiny-treasures-premium-paper-lissie-glitter-glass-dragonflie
Tiny Treasures Watercolor Cherry Blossom Premium Paper Glitter Glass Butterflies
https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/tiny-treasures-watercolor-cherry-blossom-premium-paper-glitter-glass-butterflies
Beautiful Board Wire Hangers Chipboard
reneabouquets.com/product-page/beautiful-board-wire-hangers-chipboard
Beautiful Board Beautiful Bits - Skeleton Leaf Laser Cut Chipboard
https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/beautiful-board-beautiful-bits-skeleton-leaf-laser-cut-chipboard
Itty Bitty Blossoms and Leaves Pink And White Mulberry Paper Flowers
https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/itty-bitty-blossoms-and-leaves-pink-and-white-mulberry-paper-flowers
Several Mulberry Paper Flowers:
https://www.reneabouquets.com/mulberry-paper-flowers-c1jpv?page=3
.5 Ounce Gawdie Girl Diamond Chunky German Glitter Glass
https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/5-ounce-diamond-chunky-glitter-glass
1 Ounce Beautiful Beads Designer Glass Moonstone
https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/1-ounce-beautiful-beads-designer-glass-moonstone




 


Bright and Sparkly Christmas Shaker Card for Simply Cards & Paper Craft Magazine

 Tomorrow is the deadline to enter….eeek!!! Do you ever just want to jump in, and give a challenge a try, then hold your breath hoping it all works? LOL This is what sometimes happens in crafting, but even still, I give it my all, because crafting is an opportunity for self-expression, and to push yourself to try, even when you feel unsure of the results. I am entering this Bright and Sparkly Shaker Christmas Card into the Challenge for Simply Cards and Paper Craft Magazine. It is, after all, one of the best places to look for inspiration for new card styles. I’ve shared my process, and a few tips I’ve learned along the way. I enjoyed using some of my favorite products on this card, and hope you like it too! 

Be inspired, Be Blessed~Raquel

Full details about this card and the step-by-step process in the video below. I have also included affiliate links to help you find items easily.

To find out more about craft challenges like this one, be sure to join me and other crafters from around the globe at Craftworld here: https://craftworld.com/home

Sentiment from Art Impressions. I stamped in black, and embossed in Gold embossing Powder. Flowers, Red Microbeads and Ivy frame from Reneabouquets. Sequins: Nuvo, Detail Diecut panel with Tonic Studios die. Cardstock is embossed in diamond pattern.

Interior of Card with Christmas Holly Laser Cut Chipboard and photo corners with Tonic Craft Kit #15. Gold Cardstock from Tonic Studios. Diamond pattern is accented with Nuvo drops for added sparkle.


Below are active links of all products used that are available for purchase. Just click on the link, and you will arrive at that product and will have no need to search around. Easy Peasy!
 
Items used:

USE MY LINK for Tonic Studios Products: https://shrsl.com/2e8h3

Tonic Dies Used:
Tonic Craft Kit #15 (No longer available) Oh Christmas Tree Simply Screens Dies Bouquets & Banners Wonderfall Die Set Available here: https://shrsl.com/2i2vs Tonic Studios Craft Perfect Glitter Cardstock in Gold. Link is for Welsh Gold: https://shrsl.com/2i2xq Others: Hero Arts: Oval Infinity Dies D1337 Art Impressions SC0799 Gold Embossing powder (Currently Sold Out) From Reneabouquets: Red & White Roses & Leaves Mulberry Paper Flower Set: https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/red-white-roses-leaves-mulberry-paper-flowers Printed Beautiful Board Small Christmas Holly And Berry Wreath Frame https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/printed-beautiful-board-small-holly-and-berries-frame-laser-cut-chipb Printed Beautiful Board Large Christmas Holly Laser Cut Chipboard https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/printed-beautiful-board-large-christmas-holly-laser-cut-chipboard-die-c


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Moments In Time Mini Album using Tonic Studios dies for my 3K Giveaway Challenge!! (official rules included)

Hi Crafty friends! 
This is a special post sharing a Mini Album I have made using Tonic Studios Moments in Time Designer's Choice Dies #10. laces and Beautiful Board pieces from Reneabouquets, and papers from DCWV.
I am so excited to be hosting a Giveaway Challenge on my Youtube channel and am including this in the giveaway as my way of thanking you, my subscribers, for supporting my channel and crafty ventures! 

(*This Mini album and items given away on my channel are from my own personal purchases, not sponsored by any social media channel or company.)

As you can see, this mini album has a lovely soft-muted palette. I refrained from using darker colors, and only used the green and peach tones included in the paper collection I selected. To finish the cover, I used a Tree of Live ATC card piece. I cut off the small handle that comes with this piece, and used it as a small frame. The cover also includes Peach colored Wide lace from Reneabouquets, and a golden trim from Michael's. The bow is antique seam binding, and the edge of the page sparkles with added Nuvo drops. I topped the bow with a mini handmade three-layered butterfly. 

The first page also has more lace from Reneabouquets, and each page is multi layered with hidden pockets. This one is adorned with another seam binding bow, as well as an intricate inlay cut-out backed with heart print vellum and a small scroll. The pocket on the left also has a small tag. 
This mini album consists of four page spreads that close with magnets. When you pull the small tabs, you can see there is plenty of room for journaling and a picture frame made with Tonic Studios Keepsake Filmstrip dies. Each page contains this hidden compartment!

The second signature it topped with hanndmade flowers, as well as an ivy leaf beautiful board piece from Reneabouquets. I used Nuvo Glitter Accents in Harvest Moon for added shine, as well as small pearls and gems to match. 

The following page is adorned with small flowers that I cut into the page. You can see a glimmer of gold behind each flower, and I've also included a small white butterfly lace piece from Reneabouquets. The ivory Photo corners on the left page keep the layout cohesive, and there is also a small hidden tag that reads "pull me". There are a total of six small tags included in this book.

The last page of the mini album also includes more Beautiful Board ivy, which surrounds the elaborate paper piecing I included by cutting into the paper with the Rose and Daffodil Stained Glass Window die set from Tonic Studios. I added the gold paper pieces for a touch of elegance in the book and finished the opposing page with an ivory double bow. 

This is the back of the last signature, topped with a large lace flower from Reneabouquets. I also added small gears topped with moonstone beads and gems, and another decorative scroll from Tonic Studios. This back page also has a large lace piece decorating the back of the mini album, and yet another tuck spot for a small tag. All tags were cut using the Mythical Glade Collection dies from Tonic Studios.



Here is a picture of all the tags you will find inside the book, as well as the back of the book, adorned with the wide peach lace, which nicely complements the spine, made with soft peach velvety fabric, and Wide Ivory Lace from Reneabouquets. 

Below is a closeup of the Nuvo drops that add a little shine to the front page as well as the Beautiful Board frame.  Affiliate links are available for all products in the margin of this blog, and my Youtube channel. 

I hope this post gets you excited about this challenge, and that you enter to win!
This challenge is super easy. The rules are as follows:

CHALLENGE RULES 

1.You must be 18 years of age or older at the time of this giveaway.
2. You must be a visible subscriber of my youtube channel : www.youtube.com/paintsandglitter
3. You must share my Challenge Video, Challenge Instagram Post, Pinterest share, or Challenge Blog Post on social Media. (It must me traceable, so you'll have to come back and leave me a link of the social media post or VR you have made on any video where I mention the challenge. Please use #paintsandglitter3kchallenge on your post to make it easier to trace). Please do not email me or Private message the link. I will only accept entries of links left on my Youtube channel.
4. You must leave your comment no later than September 30th to be eligible. 
5. You must have a U.S. or U.S. territory address (my apologies to International Subscribers, but please come back for more details throughout September!)
6. Winner will be selected using Random Number generator.
6. Once you are selected as a winner, you will have 24 hrs to respond to the Video selecting the winner. You will contact me at paintsandglitter@gmail.com with your name, mailing address, and your social media handle, as well as the link where you have shared my challenge on your social media platform. No screenshots will be accepted. This will ensure I can verify your winnings. 
*The winnings will be mailed using USPS tackable package. Any damages or loss of items once sent in the mail will be the sole responsibility of the USPS and not of PaintsandGlitter.com.
Items are NOT for Children, and all contents will be solely recommended for adult use.

*Please leave any questions on this blog post, and be sure to come back to see if you are the winner! 

Thank you for your support of Paints and Glitter. com!
Best wishes to everyone, and as always, I hope that you can 
Be inspired, Be Blessed!
~Raquel




 

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