So we started this month with some lovely new colours in The Colour Collection Colour Palette. And I want to end it by adding lovely new paper designs : )
And I have 5, which I'll be adding to the Boutique this weekend. And a brand set of new sentiments too.
I've been busy creating with them this weekend mixing 'n' matching them with my existing Colour Collection papers. I'll show them all to you during this week.
But I've chosen this man's birthday card to give you a first sneak peek ... I've used one of the new 'Happy Birthday' Sentiments on it. And if you look very closely, there are four of the new paper designs on the image as well. Can you spot them?
The rolled paper candles are fun and easy to do. I seem to remember they were popular to make a few years ago. It's nice to see them re-appear.
But if they're a new idea to you, I'll show you how to make them ... .
TUTORIAL
You will need ...
Scraps of patterned papers
Button Twine (for the wick)
Hi Tack Adhesive
Silicone Glue
Adhesive Tape Runner
Paint Brush, or something similar to wrap the paper around
1. Trim your patterned papers to the size you would like your candles to be. And using the Tape Runner, apply a line of adhesive at one end.
2. Wrap your paper around the handle of the paint brush and tightly roll it up.
3. Seal the end. If you keep the paper on your paint brush to do this, you won't squash your candle : )
4. Cut off a length of Button Twine. Apply Silicone Glue to one end and gently drop it inside your candle. Allow it to dry if you wish. Then trim it to length.
5. Using the Hi-Tack adhesive, apply a thin line down the seam of your candle ...
6. ... and position it to your card. Allow it to dry.
7. Repeat steps 1 - 5 for your other candles.
Easy aren't they? And very cute too : )
If you'd like to win all of the products I'm releasing this week, simply leave a comment below. Every comment will be entered into a draw to select a winner. And I'll select and announce the random winner here on the blog as the products go live on the web site at the weekend.
But I'll be back before then to show you some more cards I've made with them.
And just one comment per person please : )
Card Credits
Card Base and Mat: Hand cut from 340gsm White Card from Century Paper on eBay
Sentiment: 'Happy Birthday' Sentiments printed onto the same card
Patterned Papers: from The Colour Collection.
Button Twine from The Ribbon Girl
oooooh fabulous Liz... can't wait to get my hands on them and try out the rolled candles... never seen that before!!
ReplyDeleteLoving the new colours too....
Jen xxx
Lovely new colours Liz and great inspiration for male cards (much needed for me!)..look forward to your new releases and thanks for the chance to win them. Amanda xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous, great tutorial, thank you.
ReplyDeleteTake care, Jane x
Gorgeous! Love these colours and such a great tutorial to show us how to make candles.
ReplyDeleteThese papers look like they will be perfect for Men's cards.
Jane
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It's no wonder I don't get any housework done...... :o) thanks for this great tutorial.
ReplyDeleteSusie
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Whoop whoop! New PP papers and, from what I can see, they look fabulous :)
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial. Can't wait to see the new papers.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card liz, the candles are a new thing to me!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for a card Liz. Also a great way to use up those small pieces of PP papers that are left over from other projects.
ReplyDeleteLove the new colours but will really miss plum and teal.
Damasa
Wow these candles are fabulous and such stunning new papers too! Thanks for this great tutorial Liz, Sheila:)X
ReplyDeleteFab card, I love idea for the ever so difficult "male" card, thanks and can't wait for the new releases!
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant idea, I actually thought they were real candles at first, thank you for the tutorial to make them. Perfect for any sex, the card can be more 'prettified' for a female or kept simple for a bloke. Love it! :0)
ReplyDeleteOh that's really kind of you Liz, these candles are brilliant and thank you for sharing them and a chance to take partxx
ReplyDeleteWow, these look so cute, Liz! I'm looking forward to seeing some more of your lovely sentiments! Kx
ReplyDeleteWow, stunning card! Very clever idea.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for the birthday sentiments, I love using the sentiments you make x
Love the look of the new papers and the new sentiments look good too!
ReplyDeleteJackie
Such a brill idea, love the candles. Thanks for the tutorial!! x
ReplyDeleteHi Liz, can't wait to see the new designs. The candles look really great!!
ReplyDeleteJulie B
Just wish I had HALF your imagination.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely cards.
Am so excited to purchase the new papers and sentiments , always look forward to adding to my Pink Petticoat Collections :) Thank you for the sneek peeks Liz, your card designs are inspirational as always
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes from Barbara xx
love these candles, never seen them before, they look fab x
ReplyDeleteAnother fantastic idea and so colourful to,
ReplyDeleteamazing card..love PP!
ReplyDeleteDee
Loving the new papers and sentiments Liz and thank you for the tutorials. They really help a novice like me! x
ReplyDeleteLove the candle tutorial! Looking forward to the new releases - even better if I should win them :))
ReplyDeleteLove your paper designs and the range of colours available, looking forward to seeing your new designs and would love to win them, thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteLynn x
What a brilliant idea and so simple. Will definitely be trying these out.
ReplyDeleteWill look forward to seeing some of your ideas.
Hugs Sharon. x
Another simple and clean design and great tutorial. X
ReplyDeleteHave to try and recreate the fab candle idea! Looking forward to the new designs and in particular the sentiments. Caggy x
ReplyDeleteThe candles are a fabulous idea! Thanks so much for the chance to win! Can't wait till your new designs are released, and I'd love to win!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning idea and a fab tutorial that even I should be able to follow, great idea for those cards you just struggle to make....MEN!! Thanks for the fabulous inspiration once more x
ReplyDeleteAw you've done it again Liz, brilliant patterns. colours and ideas, love em!
ReplyDeleteAlice Bee x
These are a really fab idea - I always struggle so much with male cards
ReplyDeleteHi Liz, you have been so busy ..more lovely papers for us to add to the collection, looking forward to more time to play with my PP papers next week. Simple effective details as ever x
ReplyDeleteHi Liz
ReplyDeleteLoving the look of the new designs very much and those sentiments are sure to be a "BIG HIT". Love them already!
Great tutorial too!
Love Jules xx
I am really in love with these colors. Thanks for the reminder about the rolled candles. Perfect touch for CAS.
ReplyDeleteI'm lovin the idea of the candles...your card is awesome & thanks sharing a brilliant tut with us :D
ReplyDeletehugs and xxx
Gemma
Great new designs and love the new colours. Have four cards to make this week and will be using PP papers. X
ReplyDeleteLoving the colours and designs of the papers. Thanks for the tutorial on how to make the candles, what a great idea. Hugs Christine x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, as always, such fabby inspiration. Looking forward to seeing all the new goodies.
ReplyDeleteSharon Louise x
Loving the new colours Liz! Also loving those cute candles! Never seen those before. I'll be having a bash at them for sure. Your projects are, as always, so inspirational. Thanks for sharing. x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Love the look of the new papers & sentiments. Thanks for the tutorials.
ReplyDeleteZoe
Sweet card! I love the candles! The new colors are beautiful... can't wait to see what else is coming!
ReplyDeleteDeniseB
wow!!! fb new cards made with your new sentiments and papers...cant wiat to see them all!!! xx
ReplyDeleteAs always beautiful crisp, clean and fresh cards :) I love your style and will certainly be making a purchase when the new goodies arrive in the boutique. Thanks and hugs, Emma X
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards! :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards and 'male card' ideas too - thank you Liz x
ReplyDeleteNot seen the candles before, so thanks for the tutorial. Can't wait for the new papers. Hugs Lisa xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea Liz, I'm definitely gonna give this a go :) Thanks for the inspiration (as always).
ReplyDeleteHugs
Tracey
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Looking forward to the release - your new papers and sentiments are fabulous! I've been a traditional stamper for years but recently found your site and loved what I was seeing so much I had to try your stamps and papers. I'm so glad I did! Love your style and cards - thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteFab inspiration as always - love the mens cards
ReplyDeleteLinda
beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, you are the laura ashley of card making, classic and timeless, would love all of them!!!!
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to your new releases. Fantastic samples as always. Thanks for all the inspiration you provide.
ReplyDeleteAli S
Hi Liz, looking forward to seeing the new papers. Great candle idea.
ReplyDeleteAnne X