Graciellie Design

It's the cutest month of the year, with oh so many hearts, chocolate and candy and cupids bringing a smile to everyone's faces. That being said, today I have a post full of fun tips and gift ideas for Valentine's day using Deco Foil. Therm O Web Suppies:   Deco Foil™ Transfer Sheets • Summer Rainbow 12" Foil Laminator Deco Foil™ White Foam Adhesive 3D White Foam Squares • Combo Pack iCraft Adhesive™ Tape • 1/2 in iCraft Mixed Media Adhesive 2.1 fl oz Zots™ Roll • Small Other Supplies:   Free Digital Confetti Hearts Patterned Paper Papers: Vellum, acetate, kraft, tissue, patterned scrapbooking paper. Also, corrugated cardboard. Tools: Scissors, Paper trimmer, die cutting machine, Laser Printer, Heart dies (Large and small), Pillow box die Other: 7/8" hot pink grossgrain ribbon / Turquoise and pink paper twine / Iridescent thread These projects were created with some of the new products released at CHA just recently! Be sure to check them ...

Foil Stamping: 3 ways This year I tried out the trendy look of foil on cards in as many ways possible. Here are 2 different techniques I used to stamp with foil: Foil Stamping using Rubber Stamps Foiling without expensive tools, using traditional rubber stamps is possible. This technique requires a bit of time and patience and won't give you perfect, even foiling as when using a laminator, but the result is equally stunning! Foil Stamping using D igital Stamps Though some still haven't jumped into the world of digital stamping, "digis" have proven to be so versatile over and over again. Use a laser printer and a laminator for a quick foiled result ( here ) or use a regular ink jet printer, embossing powder and a heat gun ( here ). Foil Stamping using  clear stamps Though you can use clear stamps to foil images just as you do with rubber stamps, this technique uses embossing powder and a laminator which makes the task even easier.  Ombre B...

'Tis the season to be crafty ... Yes, it's time for holiday crafts! If you've followed my tutorials you've noticed that I've made a few DIY Christmas decor projects since last year. Today I have a poinsettia canvas with lots of layers for a full, tridimensional look. My Christmas decor theme is usually white, cream, gold and bronze. I went ahead and used elements in the same color scheme for my mini media canvas too. Supplies : May Arts Ribbon - 1 inch Gold Faux Suede Leaves, STRING/BURLAP – IRIDESCENT WHITE, 1.5 inch White Lace with Ivory Satin Center Ribbon, 3/4 inch Ivory Lace with Pearl Center Ribbon, 3/8 Inch Multi-Size Beaded String – Ivory, 1 Inch SOLID/WRINKLED – IVORY, 5 inch Ivory Tulle Die Cuts - Spellbinders: Layered Poinsettia / Prima: Forest Leaves Stamps - Justrite: Festive Poinsettia Embellishments - Eyelet Outlet: 12mm sticker jewels in white, gold and flower / Twinklets Diamond Dust / Bead Landing word beads / Miscelaneous: Vintag...

This month I'll be featuring new Thermoweb Decofoil techniques and tutorials on how to create unique foiled effects on paper. Today I'm sharing the first tutorial. You'll learn in a few quick steps how to create unique distressed backgrounds using foil. The result is almost as if you would have painted, splattered and splashed your paper with paint only with a much more beautiful texture, foil. Supplies: Thermoweb | Decofoil Transfer Sheets in Gold and Silver , Decofoil Adhesive Pen Minc Mini machine (or a Foil Laminator )* 3M Spray Adhesive (also suggest Decofoil Fusible Spray Adhesive ) Digital Stamps | Graciellie Design Thoughtful Greetings set Dies | Spellbinders: Arched Elegance Pocket, A2 Matting Basics Coloring | Spectrum Noir Markers: CG1, CG2, FS3, TN2, GB8 Miscelaneous | Papers: Vintage handwriting patterned paper, White and Black cardstock / Tools: Printer, scissors, paper trimmer / Embellishments: Crinkle ribbon, silver heart button, gauze *Not s...

I'm glad to be able to share a DIY tutorial on a couple of pretty Valetine's treat bags I created! Ann Butler Designs' products were key during the process of making these projects I'm showing you today! Supplies Stamps: Colorbox Background Basics by Ann Butler - Basket 1 and Picnic 1 Inks: Colorbox Crafter's Inks by Ann Butler in Sunshine, Colorbox Crafter's Inks in Bark and Snow Tools: Colorbox Color Blender , Westcott Titanium Bonded Trimmer and Titatium Non-stick Scissors. WRM Gift Bag Punch Board Velcro Mini Fasteners - Round 3/8" Dots Adhesives: Ad-Tech Crafter's Tape, Bazic two sided tape and foam tape, Uhu silicone glue Enviromental Technologies Easy Cast Resin and Easy Mold Silicone Putty Embellishments: White tulle, SU linen thread, Lara's Crafts jute twine, gold vintage button, handmade resin flower, staple, mini tag Paper: Leather textured cardstock I absolutely love the final look of these pretty treat bags, but for...

I´m so happy to be able to show you something that´s been on my mind for a while. The other day I went to a craft store and I wanted to buy some pearl pins. In the end I didn´t buy them because of the sole thought that someone could pinch their finger with an embelishment... Uh oh, no sir. So I remembered something, I made jewelry in my past life (meaning 7 years ago or so). I have a big box of pearls, crystals and stones... And I had the idea of making them myself, using earring pins. Take a look: So, first of all, arrange the stones you'll be using in the pin, because you have to glue them fast. You will only need a tiny drop of glue for each stone. Apply the glue and run the pearl immediately to its place. Repeat it for the crystal. If when applying the glue there is any excess, clean right away, don't wait until it's dry (it worked better for me that way). And that's about it... It's sooo easy I couldn't resist to make a BUNCH of them! These are ...