Art Nouveau Floral - Inspiration 2

    Here is the step by steps for the card I demo-ed on Create and Craft on Saturday, 22/4/23, at 5pm using the Art Nouveau Floral A6 Groovi Plates …

Groovi Plates

Groovi Deluxe Starter Kit with A5sq Butterfly Wreath Groovi Plate (GRO-SK-41709-XX)

Nested Squares Picot Cut Die Set & Groovi Plate (ACC-DI-30698-66)

Framework Circles & Squares A4 Square Groovi Plate Duo (GRO-PA-42092-15)

Art Nouveau Floral A6 Groovi Plate & Spacer Collection (GRO-FL-40881-02)

Josie's Diagonal Embossed Patterns 1 A4 Square Groovi Plate (GRO-GG-41733-24)

All the embossing on this project is done on the back.

The colouring on this project is done on the back and front.

Step 1: Die cut the 4th largest picot square on rainbow parchment (I have used Pastel Rainbow) using the Nested Squares Picot dies.

With the glossy brighter side facing up (this is the back of the work), emboss the art nouveau snowdrops design from the Snowdrops Groovi plate using the Groovi No.1 tool (or Pergamano 1mm embossing ball tool).

Step 2: Emboss 3 6th largest circles alongside the floral design over the Framework Circles Groovi plate using the Groovi No.1 tool (or Pergamano 1mm embossing ball tool).

Step 3: Emboss a panel, leaving the circles empty, using the Spacer Groovi plate using the Groovi No.1 tool (or Pergamano 1mm embossing ball tool).

Step 4: On a spare piece of parchment, create a greeting template over the Alphabet Groovi plate using the Groovi No.1 tool (or Pergamano 1mm embossing ball tool).

Step 5: Using Groovi tabs, position and stick the template (back facing up) over the back of the floral design to create a hinge.

Step 6: Place the parchment over the first letter, lift the template and emboss the letter using the Groovi No.1 tool (or Pergamano 1mm embossing ball tool).

Step 7: Repeat for the rest of the greeting.

Step 8: In the circles, emboss the dots over the Diagonal Embossed Patterns 1 Groovi plate using the Groovi No.2 tool (or Pergamano 1.5mm embossing ball tool). 

Step 9: Still working on the back, colour using the Perga Liner B pencils.

 Step 10: Blend the colours using a little Dorso oil and a blending nib. Use a different nib for each colour if possible.

(If you have too much oil on your nib, the colour will come off, so blot off the excess on a piece of kitchen towel. If you have too little oil, the blending will not be smooth, so touch just the very tip of the nib on the Dorso oil for the tiniest amount of oil)

To Finish: Add as much or as little (or none) Perga glitter as you wish.

Die cut the 3rd largest picot square on corresponding rainbow paper using the Nested Squares Picot dies.

Mount and attach the layers using Pergamano brads (I have used a sequins under the brads).

  Stick this on folded white card using Clarity Roll-a-Tape.

Groovi plates and ingredients are available on https://claritycrafts.com.

Sending everyone STAY SAFE WISHES sprinkled with PERGA GLITTER. Take care.

Lots of Love, Hugs and Laughter

Tina x

Art Nouveau Floral - Inspiration 1

   Here is the step by steps for the card I demo-ed on Create and Craft on Saturday, 22/4/23, at 1pm using the Art Nouveau Floral A6 Groovi Plates …

Groovi Plates

Groovi Deluxe Starter Kit with A5sq Butterfly Wreath Groovi Plate (GRO-SK-41709-XX)

Framework Circles & Squares A4 Square Groovi Plate Duo (GRO-PA-42092-15)

Art Nouveau Floral A6 Groovi Plate & Spacer Collection (GRO-FL-40881-02)

Josie's Diagonal Embossed Patterns 2 A4 Square Groovi Plate (GRO-GG-41793-24)

All the embossing on this project is done on the back.

The colouring on this project is done on the back and front.

Step 1: On clear parchment, emboss the 3rd and 4th largest squares over the Framework Squares Groovi plate using the Groovi No.1 tool (or Pergamano 1mm embossing ball tool).

Step 2: Remove the parchment from the plate, align the squares (depending on how much space you want between your boxes) before embossing another same size square.

Step 3: Repeat for the 3rd square. For the 4th space, emboss the 3rd and 4th largest circles over the Framework Circles Groovi plate.

Step 4: Over the Nested Squares Groovi plate in the Deluxe Starter Kit, emboss the 3rd largest square around the squares and circle sections using the Groovi No.1 tool (or Pergamano 1mm embossing ball tool).

Step 5: In the left square (This will be on the right on the front), emboss part of the poppy design over the Poppy Fields Groovi plate using the Groovi No.1 tool (or Pergamano 1mm embossing ball tool).

Step 6: Repeat in the remaining sections using different art nouveau floral designs from the various plates.

Step 7: Emboss very lightly 3 2nd smallest circles (optional to colour dew drops) over the Framework Circles Groovi plate using the Groovi No.2 tool (or Pergamano 1.5mm embossing ball tool).

... so it looks like this on the front ...

Step 8: Still working on the back, colour using the Perga Liner B pencils.

 Step 9: Blend the colours using a little Dorso oil and a blending nib. Use a different nib for each colour if possible.

(If you have too much oil on your nib, the colour will come off, so blot off the excess on a piece of kitchen towel. If you have too little oil, the blending will not be smooth, so touch just the very tip of the nib on the Dorso oil for the tiniest amount of oil)

Step 10: I normally do grid work before I colour but I felt the design needed something else so I embossed a grid pattern in the suns over the Diagonal Embossed Patterns 2 Groovi plate using the Groovi No.2 tool (or Pergamano 1.5mm embossing ball tool). 

Step 11: The dew drops are mostly coloured on the front. Here is the step out on how I colour them. You can search on YouTube for different techniques if you like the look of them on your cards.

... And closer photos of the steps ...

To Finish: Add as much or as little (or none) Perga glitter as you wish.

Mount and layer the parchment piece on Companion paper (I've used Waimea Falls), white card and Designer paper (I've used Antarctica).

Attach all the layers using Pergamano brads.

  Stick this on folded white card using Clarity Roll-a-Tape.

Groovi plates and ingredients are available on https://claritycrafts.com.

Sending everyone STAY SAFE WISHES sprinkled with PERGA GLITTER. Take care.

Lots of Love, Hugs and Laughter

Tina x

Linda's 123 Winged Friends (and Floral) - Inspiration 2

Here is the step by steps for the card I demo-ed on Create and Craft for the Pergamano show on Thursday, 6/4/2023, at 3pm using Linda's 123 Winged Friends and other A5 Square Groovi Plates...

Groovi Plates

Groovi Deluxe Starter Kit with A5sq Butterfly Wreath Groovi Plate (GRO-SK-41709-XX)

Nested Squares Picot Cut Die Set & Groovi Plate (ACC-DI-30698-66)

Nested Scallops Squares & Circles A5 Square Groovi Plate Duo (GRO-PA-40573-03)

Linda's 123- DEF Winged Friends A5 Square Groovi Plate Trio (GRO-FL-40998-03)

Linda's 123- ABC Daisy, Sweet Pea & Hydrangea A5 Square Set (GRO-FL-40941-03)

Floral Backgrounds A5 Square Groovi Plate Duo (GRO-FL-41128-03)

Straight Basic Bold A5 Square Groovi Piercing Grid (GRO-GG-40202-12)

All the embossing on this project is done on the back.

The colouring on this project is done on the back.

Step 1: Die cut the 4th largest picot square on clear parchment using the Nested Squares Picot dies.

Using the Groovi No.1 tool (or Pergamano 1mm embossing ball tool), emboss the 3rd largest double square outlines, scallops, and dots and the 3rd smallest double square outlines over the Nested Scallops Squares Groovi plate.

Step 2: In the small square, emboss circle and largest butterfly design over the Butterfly Groovi plate using the Groovi No.1 tool (or Pergamano 1mm embossing ball tool) for the stems.

Step 3: In one of the corners, emboss the circle and largest fuchsia design over the Daisy Groovi plate using the Groovi No.1 tool (or Pergamano 1mm embossing ball tool) for the stems.

Step 4: Repeat in the remaining corners using different flowers from the various plates.

Step 5: In the space between the floral circles, emboss the background over the Floral Backgrounds Groovi plate using the Groovi No.2 tool (or Pergamano 1.5mm embossing ball tool).

Step 6: In the corners of the small square, using the Groovi No.2 tool (or Pergamano 1.5mm embossing ball tool), emboss the dots over the Straight Basic Bold Grid Groovi plate .

Step 7: Still working on the back, colour using the Perga Liner B pencils.

 Step 8: Blend the colours using a little Dorso oil and a blending nib. Use a different nib for each colour if possible.

(If you have too much oil on your nib, the colour will come off, so blot off the excess on a piece of kitchen towel. If you have too little oil, the blending will not be smooth, so touch just the very tip of the nib on the Dorso oil for the tiniest amount of oil)

To Finish: Add as much or as little (or none) Perga glitter as you wish.

Mount and layer the parchment piece on Companion paper using Pergamano brads (I have used a sequins under the brads).

  Stick this on folded white card using Clarity Roll-a-Tape.

Groovi plates and ingredients are available on https://claritycrafts.com.

Sending everyone STAY SAFE WISHES sprinkled with PERGA GLITTER. Take care.

Lots of Love, Hugs and Laughter

Tina x

Linda's 123 Winged Friends - Inspiration 1

   Here is the step by steps for the card I demo-ed on Create and Craft for the Pergamano show on Thursday, 6/4/2023, at 11am using Linda's 123 Winged Friends and other A5 Square Groovi Plates...

Groovi Plates

Groovi Deluxe Starter Kit with A5sq Butterfly Wreath Groovi Plate (GRO-SK-41709-XX)

Nested Squares Picot Cut Die Set & Groovi Plate (ACC-DI-30698-66)

Nested Scallops Squares & Circles A5 Square Groovi Plate Duo (GRO-PA-40573-03)

Linda's 123- DEF Winged Friends A5 Square Groovi Plate Trio (GRO-FL-40998-03)

Floral Backgrounds A5 Square Groovi Plate Duo (GRO-FL-41128-03)

All the embossing on this project is done on the back.

The colouring on this project is done on the back.

Step 1: Die cut the 4th largest picot square on clear parchment using the Nested Squares Picot dies.

Using the Groovi No.1 tool (or Pergamano 1mm embossing ball tool), emboss the 3rd largest double square outlines, scallops, and dots over the Nested Scallops Squares Groovi plate.

Step 2: In the middle, emboss the 3rd smallest double circle outlines and scallops over the Nested Scallops Circles Groovi plate using the Groovi No.1 tool (or Pergamano 1mm embossing ball tool).

Step 3: In the circle, emboss medium lavender design over the Butterfly Groovi plate using the Groovi No.1 tool (or Pergamano 1mm embossing ball tool) for the stems.

Step 4: Emboss 3 dragonflies over the Dragonfly Groovi plate using the Groovi No.2 tool (or Pergamano 1.5mm embossing ball tool) very lightly for the wings and the Groovi No.1 tool (or Pergamano 1mm embossing ball tool) for the body.

... so it looks like this on the front ...

Step 5: Using the Groovi No.1 tool (or Pergamano 1mm embossing ball tool), create a panel by embossing double outlines over the Nested Scallops Squares Groovi plate.

Step 6: In the panel emboss the background over the Floral Backgrounds Groovi plate using the Groovi No.1 tool (or Pergamano 1mm embossing ball tool).

Step 7: On the back, using the Groovi 2, 3 & 4 tools (or Pergamano 1mm, 1.5mm and 3mm embossing ball tools) gently emboss in the lavender petals and dragonfly wings.

(Let the parchment rest between layers)

Step 8: Still working on the back, colour using the Perga Liner B pencils.

 Step 9: Blend the colours using a little Dorso oil and a blending nib. Use a different nib for each colour if possible.

(If you have too much oil on your nib, the colour will come off, so blot off the excess on a piece of kitchen towel. If you have too little oil, the blending will not be smooth, so touch just the very tip of the nib on the Dorso oil for the tiniest amount of oil)

To Finish: Add as much or as little (or none) Perga glitter as you wish.

Mount and layer the parchment piece on Companion paper using Pergamano brads (I have used a sequins under the brads).

  Stick this on folded white card using Clarity Roll-a-Tape.

Groovi plates and ingredients are available on https://claritycrafts.com.

Sending everyone STAY SAFE WISHES sprinkled with PERGA GLITTER. Take care.

Lots of Love, Hugs and Laughter

Tina x