How to make the most of the “Grab it before it’s Gone” deals from Lisa Horton Crafts

Hello again

Today’s post is slightly different because rather than showing you a new collection from Lisa Horton Crafts – I would like to link you to various resources that will allow you to make the most of the bargains that you will be able to pick up on Create and Craft TV.

Create and Craft USA 9pm/9.45pm on Thursday 22nd July

Create and Craft UK 9am/2.15pm on Friday 23rd July

Slimline Cutting Dies – these have become increasingly popular over the past twelve months. The advantage of Lisa’s dies are that the frames and the layers all interchange.

LHC SLIMLINE LOOPS AND BUBBLES – https://tidd.ly/3eBFSS3

LHC SLIMLINE HONEYCOMBE – https://tidd.ly/3eBFSS3

LHC SLIMLINE BUTTERFLIES – https://tidd.ly/3eIxoIV

For more tips from me on how to create your own inky backgrounds then watch my YouTube video –

To read my thought process for creating slimline cards read my previous blog post

HA- BEE NEW YEAR 😉

Five “Slimline Butterfly” cards plus envelopes.

Slimline Mini Cutting Dies – this style of cutting die is particularly popular in the States and now we are incorporating this style in our card making too.

LHC DIAGONAL CIRCLES BACKGROUND – https://tidd.ly/3kHOZEG

LHC DIAGONAL SQUARES BACKGROUND – https://tidd.ly/2TqRos5

LHC DUO FRAMED STITCHED HEART – https://tidd.ly/3zoocB5

LHC DUO FRAMED STITCHED SQUARE – https://tidd.ly/2W6x3cz

LHC DUO FRAMED STITCHED CIRCLE – https://tidd.ly/3kKAZd9

To see more cards made with these versatile mini slimline dies read –

Mini Slimline cards from Lisa Horton Crafts

Amazing Layered Dies – This is a brilliant word die and stamp set. Originally I worked with the HAPPY set ( which is not on the show) however you can still glean some ideas on how to use the set and incorporate the word AMAZING instead.

LHC AMAZING LAYERED STAMP AND DIE – https://tidd.ly/3zqF6iR

To read more about these striking cards –

“Because I’m HAPPY”

Framed Sentiments – Birthday/Hugs Happy /Smile Cutting dies- These pairs of cutting dies will also be available but only while stocks last.

LHC BIRTHDAY HUGS – https://tidd.ly/36QgxPX

LHC HAPPY SMILE – https://tidd.ly/3eBDECb

I have talked about card frames, backgrounds and different word dies. Next, I will talk about flora dies to embellish your cards.

Build a Bloom Die Set – this was one of the earlier die sets in Lisa’s range. You can tell this because of the colour of the dies which are green. The good quality is just the same though.

LHC BUILD A BLOOM – https://tidd.ly/3BoRwJN

I set myself a challenge to see how many combinations of flowers I could make. For further details read –

LISA HORTON CRAFTS – BUILD A BLOOM

Or watch this really speedy video

Through the Grapevine and From Little Acorns – these two die sets have more of an Autumnal feel however the elements can be used for any season.

LHC THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE – https://tidd.ly/3kK1mjo

LHC FROM LITTLE ACORNS – https://tidd.ly/3wSEv7B

My final recommendation from the show are the Nested Triangles dies.

LHC NESTED TRIANGLES – https://tidd.ly/3izClVy

Never underestimate just how useful a basic shaped die set can be.

If after reading this very long post you still need inspiration then I would highly recommend joining the Facebook group – Crafting with Lisa Horton – https://www.facebook.com/groups/468312444069507/

Or watch the videos from my talented team mates on the design team – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4v_06Gd03xxPb7K1Mpx9OQ

Enjoy the shows. Don’t forget to grab the bargains because when they are gone they are not coming back. Lisa Horton has more exciting goodies on the way and needs the space!

I would be really pleased if you could leave a comment below to let me know what you buy and how useful you found this blog post.

Thank you

Love xx Elisabeth xx

Hobby House – Warm Wishes Selection Box

Hello again,

I began my design team journey with the Hobby House Autumn Blessings collection so it was like “coming home” to be asked by HH HQ to make some samples for the shows on Friday 16th July at 12.45pm and 3.45pm on Create and Craft TV

The “Warm Wishes” Selection Box incorporates previous classics such as Autumn Blessings, Deck the Halls and WInter Rose. The mix of mini boxes, toppers, card stock and embellishments make it a wonderful kit for new crafters. In addition, it is a great way for fans of the Hobby House to top up their stash.

I have used the contents of the Warm Wishes Selection Box which will cost less than £20 at showtime. The details for this box will not show on the Create and Craft website until nearer the time.

WARM WISHES SELECTION BOX – https://tidd.ly/3xXxpAp

To view the contents of the show –

https://tidd.ly/3xQ5ulT

Also available –

DECK THE HALLS – https://tidd.ly/3kdySy9

WINTER ROSE – https://tidd.ly/3B1aQMM

EMERALD PEARLESCENT 15CM SQUARE SET  https://tidd.ly/3i8TQM0

FESTIVE PEARLESCENT 15CM SQUARE SET https://tidd.ly/2VD8XWB

My blog today will focus on basic instructions/dimensions for a few of the projects I made (which fingers crossed you will see on Friday). The main box idea is the same for all of the holders. It is based upon the simple boxes I made with the children: during my time as a teaching assistant. I build the box around the number of boxes that I want to use.

Festive Hugs Carrier.

The holder in this set holds two milk cartons.

To create one half of the box – cut 5 1/2″x 5 1/2″ square from white card stock. Score each border edge at 1 1/2″. Fold and burnish. Then cut into the vertical top and bottom fold line up to the point where the two score lines meet. Fold in each of the flaps and secure to make the basic box base.

Create a back panel measuring 2 1/2″ x 7″. Die cut a central aperture if required. Adhere the panel squarely to the box base.

Repeat for second box. Then stick the panels back to back.

Also included in this photo is a shopping list pad. Take a simple lined pad (available in packs from the £1 stores). Die cut a DL panel from the card stock and stick to the front cover of the pad. I added a strong magnet to the back too.

The cracker is made from two of the small boxes joined together and held securely with the middle wrap band.

Joy Carrier

The holder in this set holds three loop handle boxes.

To create the box. Use the same technique as above. Cut the card stock to

10 1/2″ x 4 3/4″. Score each border edge at 1 1/4″.

The handle requires 2 pieces of 1 1/2″ x length of A4 card. Stick together and make the handle fit the length of the box and the height you require.

Magic is in the Air Carrier

The holder in this set holds four milk carton boxes.

To create the box use the same technique as above. Cut the card stock to

7″ x 4″. Score each border edge to 1 1/4″. Repeat for second base box.

Cut middle panel to 7″ x 4 1/4″. Adhere both panels along the shorter edge of the base boxes.

Merry and Bright.

If you want to create an aperture – remember to die cut the shape from the third panel before creating the mini box. A small piece of acetate will make the holder sturdier.

Snowflake kisses.

To make a gingerbread house take one of each style of box. Use the milk carton box to create the roof of the house by cutting off one side panel. Keep the tab in place though. Create a triangular prism. Then mark off the excess part of the end flaps to create three triangles which can then be stuck together. Take the second box design and carefully cut away all the handle tabs to create rectangles. This can then be stuck down as per the opposite end of the box. Stick the triangular prism to the rectangular prism, ready to decorate.

The tower box is made by sticking the handle flaps inside the base of the top box and securing from the inside.

Trick or Treat

This easel box is great for November treats. Make a base box as above using 1 6″x6″ square with a 1″ border.

To create the sleeve for the box. Cut an A4 piece of card to 4″ x the length. Score at 1″, 5″,6″,10″,11″. Crease, fold and adhere the last fold line to create a sleeve. The box will slide inside the sleeve.

Simply create a 4’x4: easel card and stick the base of the card to the top of the box sleeve.

Winter Wishes

This easel/ pocket card holds four 4″x4″ cards which are the perfect size for the square toppers.

Please note these measurements are in metric because the markings were easier to locate.

Take a piece of A4 card stock and cut to 15cm x length.

Score the border at 2cm.

Score at 11cm and 13cm. Mark at 24cm but don’t score. With the 24cm mark at the top of the card. Cut away the left and right side panels from the top to the 24cm mark. Cut in at the 13cm and 11cm fold lines and fold the tab inwards.

Turn the template over and add glue to the two sets of side taps. Bring together to form the pocket.

Cut an easel card to 15cm x 14cm and adhere the panel of the pocket to the front of the easel card. If required use a circle punch to cut away a finger hole on the front of the pocket. Decorate as desired.

Robin Redbreast.

Save your takeaway boxes because they make perfect boxes for your projects.

To make the Bay wIndow card. Cut two pieces of card stock to 8 1/4″ x 4 1/4″

Score the top piece at 1/2″, 2″, 6 1/4″ and 7 3/4″. Fold as a valley, mountain, mountain,valley. Add a raised panel to the inside of the card then secure the front of the card by the first 1’2″ strip and hold in place with the last 1/2″ strip.

As you can see there are many different things that can be created with the contents of this Warm Wishes Selection box. The projects above will make great festive gifts which will be very cost effective too.

Enjoy the shows and please let me know in the comments below how you get on the project ideas I have created and shared. Please remember to acknowledge my ideas if sharing your own makes on social media. Thank you.

Happy crafting

Love Elisabeth xx

WARM WISHES SELECTION BOX – https://tidd.ly/3xXxpAp

To view the contents of the show –

https://tidd.ly/3xQ5ulT

Also available –

DECK THE HALLS – https://tidd.ly/3kdySy9

WINTER ROSE – https://tidd.ly/3B1aQMM

EMERALD PEARLESCENT 15CM SQUARE SET  https://tidd.ly/3i8TQM0

FESTIVE PEARLESCENT 15CM SQUARE SET https://tidd.ly/2VD8XWB

CRAFT CONSORTIUM – SEA AND SHORE.

Hello again

Craft Consortium in collaboration with Katy Hackney of Hackney and Co have created another glorious collection of papers, stamps and embellishments. This might just be my favourite collection ever – beating both sets of Tell the Bees !

Snapshot of Sea and Shore….

These are the smallest of my cards and I love them! They are made with the 6×6 papers and three of the stamps which I inked in a co-ordinating colour to match the water colour pencils.

The pinwheel/ quadrangle/ four winged cards are currently, very popular. Essentially it is has a central cuboid with four equally sized sides. To decorate this version I stamped all of the images from the stamp sets with bright co-ordinating versafine clair inks and die- cut the starfish and the sea-weed elements. Then I built up four different sea shore scenes upon the12X12 papers.

To really see this collection in all it’s glory and more of my samples then I recommend taking a look at my YouTube video. I think you will be able to tell from the excitement in my voice just how much I love this beautifully illustrated collection.

Love

Elisabeth xx

This collection is available to buy from Craft Stash. Please use my affiliate links to purchase.

SEA AND SHORE COMPLETE COLLECTION – https://tidd.ly/3AmEHiL

SEA AND SHORE 12X12 PAPER PAD – https://tidd.ly/3qySYnX

SEA AND SHORE 6X6 PAPER PAD – https://tidd.ly/3y1Gfwm

SEA AND SHORE  STAMP SET  1 – https://tidd.ly/3y6dP4r

SEA AND SHORE STAMP SET 2 – https://tidd.ly/2UcZLaC

SEA AND SHORE CUTTING DIES – https://tidd.ly/2TiC6W4

SEA AND SHORE WOOD SHAPES – https://tidd.ly/3w76VdG

SEA AND SHORE WASHI – https://tidd.ly/3hmNt7l

SEA AND SHORE ENAMEL DROPS – https://tidd.ly/361u8DF

SEA AND SHORE METAL CHARMS SHELLS – https://tidd.ly/2UatWPJ

SEA AND SHORE METAL CHARMS STARFISH – https://tidd.ly/3x7B12c

To view the entire range of products from Craft Consortium Ltd – take a look at their website

https://www.craftconsortium.com/

To join like minded fans of these products then join the Craft Consortium Network Group on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/989114164562461

CUTE CUTZ ON THE FARM – SHELDON THE SHEEP

Hello again

I have had such crafting fun with the new Cute Cutz range from Lisa Horton Crafts. I was lucky enough to be sent Sheldon the Sheep and here are a few of the cards I made for the shows on Create and Craft which air on

Monday 5th July at 10.30pm on Create and Craft USA

Tuesday 6th July at 6pm on Create and Craft UK

Wednesday 7th July at 7.30am/8.15am/3pm/8.15pm on Create and Craft UK

Howzat

First up, I made Sheldon a jumper using the Knitted 3D Embossing Folder. There are two layers for the body so I embossed them both. Then I decided to turn him into a cricketer so I turned his mop of hair into a quiff and gave him an eye by cutting into the die that also forms the inner ear. I die cut his legs twice and cut away the back legs from the first set. Next I cut all four legs on the second set and chose the best fit for the arms. His muzzle area was placed on the angle and a cricket ball was cut from red card with white lines added on the seams.

“I wool always love ewe”

This is how my crafting brain works. I spotted this sentiment in the Farmyard Sentiments Stamps. This set me off singing the song made famous by Whitney Houston which then made me think of Diva’s. This led me to remembering The Three Degrees. Each of these lovely lambs has a face and a character of their own. Simply move the eyes around or try different shapes and colours to change the look.

Little Bo Sheep

In another play on words, I remembered Little Bo Peep from the classic Nursery Rhyme. To turn this sheep into a little lady I gave her a floral embossed dress complete with a lacy petticoat and a bow for her wool. I angled her head on the side to make it look like she was waiting in the field and placed her on a circular easel card complete with Petite Petal flowers ( which will also be in the same show)

Rudolph the Red Nose ReinSheep

Once again, this idea came randomly. I cut out the trees from the Set the Scene – Greenery dies and thought to myself. “These look like antlers”. Next, I die cut the base elements in dark brown and completed the look with a bright red nose. I finished off the card by embossing a white background with the stunning Slimline Mistletoe 3D Embossing Folder and added a matching bough of leaves. The sentiment is rather apt too !

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This is a really humorous and creative set of dies to work with. You can bring them to life by imagining what you want them to be and making it happen by changing the colour of the card stock, adding different elements or moving the position of the eyes.

THESE ARE THE PRODUCTS THAT I HAVE USED ALONG WITH AFFILIATE LINKS TO CREATE AND CRAFT. If the item is not in stock I would recommend signing up to alert emails with Lisa Horton Crafts at That Craft Place – https://thatcraftplace.co.uk/

CUTE CUTZ ON THE FARM – SHELDON THE SHEEP https://tidd.ly/3yn0Tr0

CUTE CUTZ ON THE FARM – CLARA THE COW https://tidd.ly/3ymA7z2

CUTE CUTZ ON THE FARM – HORATIO THE HORSE https://tidd.ly/3yqyL6g

CUTE CUTZ ON THE FARM – PEGGY THE PIG https://tidd.ly/2SOC6wZ

SET THE SCENE – GARDEN GREENERY – https://tidd.ly/3jJpVwo

FARMYARD SENTIMENT STAMPS – https://tidd.ly/36hj7Oy

PETITE PETALS – https://tidd.ly/36fpOkk

3D EMBOSSING FOLDER – WATER DROPLETS – https://tidd.ly/3jImSoj

3D EMBOSSING FOLDER – KNITTED https://thatcraftplace.co.uk/collections/lisa-horton-crafts-embossing-folders/products/3d-embossing-folder-knitted

3D SLIMLINE EMBOSSING FOLDER – MISTLETOE – https://tidd.ly/36fqgiw

Enjoy the shows and don’t forget to share your makes on the Crafting with Lisa Horton Facebook Group.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/468312444069507

Until next time. Happy crafting !

Love Elisabeth xx