Creative Inspiration #4

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CHERISH ME A4 EMBOSSING

FOLDERS THAT ARE LARGER THAN LIFE!

THE TREASURES ORNAMENTAL

LACE DIES

AMBASSADOR EMBOSSING FOLDERS

FROM AROUND THE WORLD

THE METRICON CLASSIC AND STYLISH

INTRICUTZ DIES

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Welcome to Issue 4 of Couture Creations Creative Inspiration.We have four new collection releases in this issue with our newest A4 Embossing Folder Collection Cherish Me, The Treasures Ornamental Lace Dies, The Metricon Intricutz Dies and Ambassador Embossing Folders so there is definitely something for everyone.

Once again our talented Design Team have been busy creating and this issue also introduces you to our new Design Team if you haven’t already been following the team on our blog.

We hope you enjoy this issue of Creative Inspiration and please don’t forget to visit our blog for daily inspiration. Some of the projects in this issue will be on the blog as they are just so amazing that we cannot show them off as we would like with limited space.

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CHERISH ME

The Cherish Me A4 Embossing Folders are fantastically designed and include 1 large screen design perfect for scrapbook pages, 1 panel folder to easily create multiple card elements and 2 multi-use designs that let you create a multitude of folded cards in different formats.

A4 embossing folders

CO723619 A4 Embossing Folders

3 Fold Memories

CO723620 A4 Embossing Folders Borders Tags & More


Sayings


Atherton

MEL CONNELL+ CO723620 Cherish Me A4 Embossing Folder, Borders Tags & More+ CO723242 Madeline Ornamental Lace Die, Mirror Mirror+ CO723746 Sophia Decorative Die, Mimi

SUE SMYTH+ CO723622 Cherish Me A4 Embossing Folder, Atherton+ CO723247 Momento Ornamental Lace Die, Chandeliers Set+ CO723545 12x12 Paper Pad, Damask Delight

JO PICCIRILLI+ CO723621 Cherish Me A4 Embossing Folder, Sayings+ CO723247 Momento Ornamental Lace Die, Chandeliers Set+ CO723547 12x12 Paper Pad, Sew Jo+ CO721998 Pearls, Moonlight

TINA CONNOLLY+ CO723619 Cherish Me A4 Embossing Folder, 3 Fold Memories

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THE TREASURES ornamental lace die collection


CO723310 Ornamental Lace DIes

Moulin Rouge

CO723313 Ornamental Lace DIes Artdeco Lace Frame


Splendour


Memories Set


Fancy Frame


Simplicity Borders

127 x 127mm 5 x 5in

100 x 150mm 4 x 6in

127 x 127mm 5 x 5in

75 x 75mm & 95 x 95mm 3 x 3in & 3 1/2 x 3 1/2in

127 x 127mm 5 x 5in

300 x 30mm 12 x 1 1/4in

Look out for Couture Creations ornamental

lace dies at your local craft store!

The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die Collection is inspired by discovery and travel, with a beautiful collection of unique frames and doily designs perfect for your next project…

JO PICCIRILLI + CO723313 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Artdeco Lace Frame+ CO723242 Madeline Ornamental Lace die, Mirror Mirror+ CO723517 Secret Treasures Decorative Die, Party Banner+ CO723545 12x12 Paper Pad, Damask Delight + CO723824 Decorative Frame, Madeline

AMANDA BALDWIN + CO723310 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Moulin Rouge + CO723048 Nesting Dies, Victorian Square+ CO723547 12x12 Paper Pad, Sew Jo

SUE SMYTH + CO723313 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Artdeco Lace Frame+ CO723247 Momento Ornamental Lace Die, Chandeliers Set+ CO723545 12x12 Paper Pad, Damask Delight + CO721997 Pearls, Pink Blush

JOWILNA NOLTE + CO723312 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Fancy Frame+ CO723545 12x12 Paper Pad, Damask Delight

JOWILNA NOLTE + CO723312 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Fancy Frame+ CO723545 12x12 Paper Pad, Damask Delight

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TINA CONNOLLY + CO723312 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Fancy Frame+ CO723748 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Gate to Eden+ CO723725 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Ornate Rectangle+ CO723722 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Beautiful Butterfly+ CO723710 Glamour Days Intricutz Die, Heritage+ CO723523 Secret Treasures Decorative Die, Perforated Mesh+ CO723667 The Marriot Embossing Folder, Great Chain Wire+ CO723826 Decorative Frame, Ashleigh

JO PICCIRILLI + CO723313 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Artdeco Lace Frame+ CO723747 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Light Box Frame+ CO7233245 Momento Ornamental Lace Die Cappuccino+ CO723825 Decorative Frame, Sophia+ CO721998 Pearls, Moonlight

JO PICCIRILLI + CO723313 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Artdeco Lace Frame+ CO723040 Nesting Dies, Circle+ CO723041 Nesting Dies, Scallop Circle+ CO723547 12x12 Paper Pad, Sew Jo




This collection of ornamental lace dies includes some fantastically delicate

and equally beautiful doily designs perfect for using over and over again.

TRACEY COOLEY + CO723311 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Splendour+ CO723314 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Memories Set

AMANDA BALDWIN + CO723310 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Moulin Rouge + CO723213 Nesting Dies, Hearts+ CO723824 Decorative Frame, Madeline

TINA CONNOLLY + CO723748 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Gate to Eden+ CO723312 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Fancy Frame+ CO723249 Momento Ornamental Lace Die, Tied Together+ CO723725 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Ornate Rectangle+ CO723826 Decorative Frame, Ashleigh

TINA CONNOLLY + CO723312 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Fancy Frame+ CO723744 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Roses+ CO723748 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Gate to Eden+ CO723738 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Art Deco Border + CO723247 Momento Ornamental Lace Die, Chandeliers Set+ CO723699 Ambassador Embossing Folder, Classics+ CO723824 Decorative Frame, Madeline

LESA BIRD + CO723313 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Artdeco Lace Frame+ CO723310 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Moulin Rouge + CO723315 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Simplicity Borders+ CO723825 Decorative Frame, Sophia

SUE SMYTH + CO723313 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Artdeco Lace Frame+ CO723547 12x12 Paper Pad, Sew Jo+ CO723044 Nesting Dies, Oval + CO723045 Nesting Dies, Scallop Oval, + CO723530 Secret Treasures, Aurora Vine




LAUREN TOMECEK + CO723310 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Moulin Rouge + CO723825 Decorative Frame, Sophia

KERRIE GURNEY + CO723313 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Artdeco Lace Frame+ CO723740 The Metricon Inticutz Die, Paddington Street Lamp+ CO723547 12x12 Paper Pad, Sew Jo+ CO723826 Decorative Frame, Ashleigh + CO721998 Pearls, Moonlight

KERRIE GURNEY + CO723311 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Splendour+ CO723744 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Roses+ CO723691 Ambassador Embossing Folder, Great Zane+ CO723824 Decorative Frame, Madeline

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Look out for Couture Creations embossing

folders at your local craft store!

CO723702A2 Embossing Folders

Dandelion


Cogs


Fleur De Lis


Sunset Sails


Retro Flowers


Classics


Paris


Circles


Zane


Woven

CO723686 5x7” Embossing Folders

Large Circles


Great Zane


Grand Woven


Great Dandelion


Large Retro Flowers


Large Cogs


Large Classics


Great Fleur De Lis


Grand Paris


Grand Sunset Sails

5 x 7 EMBOSSING FOLDERS { 5“ x 7” | 12.7cm x 17.78cm }

A2 EMBOSSING FOLDERS { 4.25” x 5.5“ | 10.79cm x 13.97cm }

AMBASSADOR embossing folder collection

The Ambassador Collection embossing folders are inspired by the awe

and discovery of travel, drawing from iconic architecture and design.

Spray mists directly onto embossing folders before running through your embossing machine, to achieve the same effect as Tracey’s cards!

Handy Hint

KERRIE GURNEY + CO723691 Ambassador Embossing Folder, Great Zane+ CO723311 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Splendour+ CO721971 Glitzin’ Glamour Glitter Glue, Crystallina + CO721989 Gemstones, Seaspray

JOWILNA NOLTE + CO723705 Ambassador Embossing Folder, Sunset SailsKERRIE GURNEY

+ CO723698 Ambassador Embossing Folder, Retro Flowers+ CO721998 Pearls, Moonlight+ CO721971 Glitzin’ Glamour Glitter Glue, Crystallina

JO PICCIRILLI + CO723692 Ambassador Embossing Folder, Great Dandelion+ CO723246 Momento Ornamental Lace Die, Cameo Set

TRACEY COOLEY + CO723688 Ambassador Embossing Folder, Large Retro Flowers

TINA CONNOLLY + CO723699 Ambassador Embossing Folder, Classic







LESA BIRD + CO723703 Ambassador Embossing Folder, Cogs+ CO723739 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Cog Border

LESA BIRD + CO723687 Ambassador Embossing Folder, Grand Woven

PATRICIA BASSON + CO723689 Ambassador Embossing Folder, Large Classics+ CO723501 Sophia Intricutz Die, Bossa

ADRIANA BOLZON + CO723694 Ambassador Embossing Folder, Great Fleur De Lis + CO723738 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Art Deco Border

The Ambassador Collection embossing folders are inspired by the awe

and discovery of travel, drawing from iconic architecture and design.

ADRIANA BOLZON + CO723690 Ambassador Embossing Folder, Grand Paris+ CO721971 Glitzin’ Glamour Glitter Glue, Crystallina+ CO723727 The Van Roe Decorative die, Lucky Tree

For more inspiring projects created by the Couture Creations Design Team, head online to our blog via www.couturecreations.com.au

Head online for more!

Look out for Couture Creations embossing

folders at your local craft store!

CO723738 Intricutz DIes

Art Deco Border


Roses


Swirl

CO723748 Intricutz DIes Gate To Eden


Siblings


Cog Border


Picture Frame & Tag


Paddington Street Lamp

CO723741 Intricutz DIes Roman Set


Light Box Frame

158.8 x 22.2mm 6 1/4 x 7/8in

114.3 x 63.5mm 4 1/2 x 2 1/2in

127 x 127mm 5 x 5in

31.75 x 54mm & 49.5 x 70mm & 7 x 5mm

& 10 x 7mm 1/2 x 21/8in & 2 x 2 3/4in

& 1/4 x 1/4in & 3/8 x 1/4in

158.8 x 35mm 6 1/4 x 1 3/8in

85.7 x 73mm & 52.6 x 29.7mm 3 3/8 x 2 7/8in & 2 x 1in

57 x 70mm 2 1/4 x 2 3/4in

31.75 x 38mm & 22.2 x 25.4mm

1 1/4 x 1 1/2 & 7/8 x 1in91 x 58mm

3 1/2x 2 1/4in

82.5 x 82.5mm 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in

60 x 85mm 2 3/8 x 3 3/8in

CO723746 Intricutz DIes Fancy Frame

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ADRIANA BOLZON + CO723690 Ambassador Embossing Folder, Grand Paris+ CO721971 Glitzin’ Glamour Glitter Glue, Crystallina+ CO723727 The Van Roe Decorative die, Lucky Tree

THE METRICON intricutz die collection

Use touches of Glitzin’ Glamour Glitter Glue on different elements in your project to help tie everything together into one visual masterpiece!

Handy Hint




SUE SMYTH + CO723743 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Siblings + CO723747 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Light Box Frame+ CO723313 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Artdeco Lace Frame+ CO723727 The Van Roe Decorative Die Lucky Tree + CO723517 Secret Treasures Decorative Die, Party Banner+ CO723488 Sophia Intricutz Die, Fences+ CO723545 12x12 Paper Pad, Damask Delight + CO723547 12x12 Paper Pad, Sew Jo

The Metricon Intricutz Die Collection is a reminiscent walk in the park, with designs

reflecting everything from elaborate architecture to the simple beauty of nature..

ADRIANA BOLZON + CO723694 Ambassador Embossing Folder , Great Fleur De Lis + CO723746 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Fancy Frame+ CO723727 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Lucky Tree

LESA BIRD + CO723748 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Gate to Eden+ CO723739 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Cog Border+ CO723738 The Metricon Intricutz Die , Art Deco Border+ CO723744 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Roses+ CO723740 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Paddington Street Lamp+ CO723314 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Memories Set+ CO723824 Decorative Frame, Madeline

SUE SMYTH + CO723312 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Fancy Frame+ CO723743 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Siblings+ CO723045 Nesting Dies, Scallop Oval+ CO723213 Nesting Dies, Hearts+ CO723488 Sophia Intricutz Die, Fences+ CO723517 Secret Treasures Decorative Die, Party Banner+ CO21998 Pearls, Moonlight+ CO723545 12x12 Paper Pad, Damask Delight

ADRIANA BOLZON + CO723694 Ambassador Embossing Folder , Great Fleur De Lis + CO723738 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Art Deco Border+ CO723745 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Picture Frame & Tag+ CO723722 The Van Roe Deocorative Die, Beautiful Butterfly + CO721997 Pearls Pink Blush

MEL CONNELL + CO723743 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Siblings+ CO723040 Nesting Dies, Circle+ CO723041 Nesting Dies, Scallop Circle

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ADRIANA BOLZON + CO723745 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Picture Frame & Tag+ CO723047 Nesting Dies, Scallop Rectangle Die+ CO723727 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Lucky Tree + CO721970 Glitzin’ Glamour Glitter Glue, Silver

MEL CONNELL + CO723739 The Metricon Inticutz Die, Cog Border+ CO723741 The Metricon Inticutz Die, Roman Set

LAUREN TOMECEK + CO723739 The Metricon Inticutz Die, Cog Border+ CO723741 The Metricon Inticutz Die, Roman Set

TRACEY COOLEY + CO723748 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Gate to Eden+ CO723744 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Roses+ CO723745 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Picture Frame & Tag+ CO723747 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Light Box Frame+ CO723313 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Artdeco Lace Frame

LAUREN TOMECEK + CO723739 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Cog Border+ CO723826 Decorative Frame, Ashleigh

LAUREN TOMECEK + CO723686 Ambassador Embossing Folder, Large Circles+ CO723747 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Light Box Frame+ CO723743 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Siblings



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Add a bit of shimmer to flowers by smearing the tops of flowers with glitter glue applied with your finger!

Handy Hint

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The Metricon Intricutz Die Collection is a reminiscent walk in the park, with designs

reflecting everything from elaborate architecture to the simple beauty of nature.

TINA CONNOLLY + CO723747 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Light Box Frame+ CO723744 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Roses+ CO723743 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Siblings+ CO723247 Momento Ornamental Lace Die, Chandeliers Set+ CO723722 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Beautiful Butterfly + CO723825 Decorative Frame, Sophia

AMANDA BALDWIN + CO723746 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Fancy Frame+ CO723743 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Siblings+ CO723545 12x12 Paper Pad, Damask Delight + CO723826 Decorative Frame, Ashleigh

JOWILNA NOLTE + CO723747 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Light Box Frame+ CO723722 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Beautiful Butterfly

AMANDA BALDWIN + CO723747 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Light Box Frame

TRACEY COOLEY + CO723748 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Gate to Eden+ CO723744 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Roses+ CO723745 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Picture Frame & Tag+ CO723747 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Light Box Frame+ CO723313 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Artdeco Lace Frame


SUE SMYTH + CO723748 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Gate to Eden+ CO723744 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Roses+ CO723740 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Paddington Street Lamp

KERRIE GURNEY + CO723738 The Metricon Intricutz Die , Art Deco Border+ CO723741 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Roman Set+ CO723742 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Swirl+ CO723691 Ambassador Embossing Folder, Great Zane+ CO723826 Decorative Frame, AshleighJO PICCIRILLI

+ CO723747 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Light Box Frame+ CO723044 Nesting Dies, Oval+ CO723045 Nesting Dies, Scallop Oval

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Delightful Card by Adriana BolzonCO723310 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die, Moulin Rouge CO723738 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Art Deco Border

CO723722 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Beautiful Butterfly CO723041 Nesting Dies, Scallop Circle Die

Step-by-step1. Cut all dies listed from Couture

Creations papers.2. Cut a piece of Sew Jo paper 14cm

x 14cm, ink edges with vintage photo ink pad and Sponge Dauber adhere to front of square card.

3. Adhere Moulin Rouge diecut on to the front of the card.

4. Cut 2 strips of Sew Jo paper - 2.5 cm x 30 cm, scrunch them with your hands, fold them out gently then create little pleats with both strips of paper. Place double sided tape on the back of pleats to hold them together.

5. Adhere pleats and lace border, on the bottom of card.

6. Adhere Art Deco Border diecut to the centre of card, as shown in photograph.

7. Place 3D Glue spots underneath both nesting dies Scallop Circles.

8. Adhere them on top of each other and place in the centre of the card.

9. Place 3D Glue spots in the centre of the two Beautiful Butterfly diecuts and adhere to card. Apply Crystallina Glitzin’ Glamour Glitter Glue to the butterfly wings. Leave to dry.

10. Finish off with some Pink Blush Pearls in the centre of the Art Deco Border.

To see step by step photos and the

complete tutorial for this delightful card and Adriana’s stunning basket on the

back page visit our blog at:www.couturecreationsaus.blogspot.com.au

ADRIANA BOLZON

JO PICCIRILLI

JOWILNANOLTE

LAURENTOMECEK

MELCONNELL

LESABIRD

KERRIE GURNEY

TRACEY COOLEY

TINACONNOLLY

SUE SMYTH

AMANDA -JAYNE BALDWIN

designersWe would like to take this opportunity to thank the amazing designers who have contributed to our fourth edition of Couture Creations Creative Inspiration.

If you cannot find a stockist for Couture Creations products, email us at [email protected] and we will do our best to find a stockist near you!

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PATRICIABASSON

ADRIANA BOLZON + CO723738 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Art Deco Border + CO723041 Nesting Dies Scallop Circle Die+ CO723722 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Beautiful Butterfly + CO723727 The Van Roe Decorative Die, Lucky Tree Die+ CO721998 Pearls, Moonlight

Gate To Eden by Kerrie GurneyCO723748 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Gate to EdenCO723738 The Metricon Intricutz Die , Art Deco BorderCO721998 Pearls, Moonlight

CO723744 The Metricon Intricutz Die, RosesCO723740 The Metricon Intricutz Die, Paddington Street LampCO723825 Decorative Frame, Sophia

Step-by-step1. Die cut 1 x Gate to Eden, 1 x Artdeco Border, 1 x Paddington

Street Lamp and 2 x Roses from white cardstock2. Then cut Gate to Eden gates and fold back and

adhere in place3. Ink all die cuts with watermark embossing pad and emboss

using shabby white embossing powder4. Distress the edges of base patterned paper5. Cut photo down to fit inside of gates6. Layer all pieces onto page and when happy with placement

adhere into place7. Finish off by adding some flowers and pearls

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