Happy Halloween Banner - Tonic Studios USA

Hello everyone!  I can't believe it's already October.  We've had kind of a strange start to the Fall weather with the warmer temps.  The start to the holidays will be here before we know it.  It seems like once school starts then the next thing it's Halloween and after that time just seems to fly by.  Today, I have a fun Halloween banner to share with you using some of the fantastic new Halloween dies from Tonic Studios.  I'm just sharing a few pictures here on my blog and if you would like to see the full tutorial you can click HERE to visit the Tonic Studios USA Blog.

Here is a look at the Happy Halloween banner.  Sorry the picture isn't very big.  It's hard to get a longer photo to fit in the space without cutting part of it off lol.  But if you click on the images you will be able to see larger ones with more detail.

I had so much fun creating this banner!  I used Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks for the background on all of the banner pieces.  Once the banner was all assembled then I added glitter drops, crystal drops, and glow drops for embellishments.  I added the ruby slippers glitter drops to all of the spiders.  Halloween paper spiders are the only spiders I like lol.

Here is a close up to see where I added the glow drops on the haunted house.

This is the first banner piece.  I am loving the Halloween dies!  The next few pictures are close ups of each banner piece.

I also added some of the glow drops to the moon.

To finish off the banner I added seam binding in between each of the banner pieces.  I can't wait to hang this banner up and decorate for Halloween.

Don't forget if you would like to see the full tutorial you can click HERE to visit the Tonic Studios USA Blog.  Are you creating any home decor pieces for Halloween or fun cards, treat bags?  Halloween is a favorite at our house so I think we will be getting all of the decorations out this weekend.  Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies Used: 
Paper:  
Starthmore Mixed Media Paper 
Cardstock - Black, White
Dies:  
Grand Gala Beautiful Bunting Die Set 1796e 
Spooktacular Coffin Treat Box Die Set 1800e (spider, bat, skull) 
Huanted House Insert Die Set 1802e 
Witchy Bits Halloween Trio Die Set 1820e (hat) 
Happy Halloween Minature Moments Die Set 1861e 
Rococo Wicked Web 1822e 
Rococo Pumpkin Scene 1823e 
Rococo Creepy Cauldron 1821e 
Inks:  
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks 
Twisted Citron 
Spiced Marmalade 
Wilted Violet 
Black Soot
NUVO:  
Nuvo Glimmer Paste - Black Diamond 952n 
Nuvo Crystal Drops Gloss - Ebony Black 650n 
Nuvo Glitter Drops - Ruby Slippers 752n 
Nuvo Glow Drops Neon - Banana Split 747n 
Nuvo Glue Pen Medium 203n 
Nuvo Light Mist Spray Bottle 849n 
Ribbons:  
Seam Binding 
Purple 
Orange
Yellow
Green 
Accessories/Tools:  
Essentials Easy Clean Mat 1514e 
Tim Holtz – 8″ Guillotine – 160e 
Tim Holtz – 5 inch/ 12.3cm Mini Snips – 816e 
Tangerine Die Cutting Machine with Plates 138e   
Mini Ink Blending Tools 
1" Foam Circles
Palette Knife 
Foam Tape 
Heat Tool 

Lucky St. Patrick Day Banner - Tonic Studios USA

Hello everyone!  Today, I have a fun St. Patrick's Day project over on the Blog Tonic USA. 

Here is the LUCKY St. Patrick's Day banner that I made.  Banners are a great project that can be made for any holiday.

Here is a close up of one of the banner pieces.  If you would like to see more pictures and fine out all of the details on how I put this banner together you can click HERE to visit the Blog Tonic USA.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Tonic Supplies

Cockle Shell Layering Basic Die Set 1448E

Entwining Trellis - Bellus Buttercup Die Set 767E

Jewelled Crown Double Detail Die Set 1143E

Mixed Edge Oval Layering Basics Die Set 1456E

DuoCap Initials Pretoria A-N Die Set 608E

DuoCap Initials Pretoria O-Z Die Set 609E

Nuvo Pure Sheen Glitter - Gold 703N

Nuvo Crystal Drops - Honey Gold 762N

Nuvo Glimmer Paste - Golden Crystal 950N

Nuvo Large Glue Pen 204N

Craft Tacky Glue 120 lm. 419E

Tim Holtz Retractable Craft Pick 256E

Tim Holtz 5 in. Mini Snips 816ETim Holtz 8" Trimmer 160E

Tangerine Die Cutting & Embossing Machine 138E

Esstentials Mini Blender Brush Set 1558E

Other supplies used:
White Cardstock
White Crepe Paper
DCWV Green Glitter Paper
Ranger - Tim Holtz Distress Ink Cracked Pistachio
Brads
Pallette Knife
May Arts Green Ribbon
May Arts White Lace
3M Foam Tape
Hot Glue
Ranger Craft Mat

Gilded Trinket Box - Tonic Studios USA

Hello blogging friends!  Today, I have a post up on the Tonic Studio USA Blog sharing how I designed this gilded trinket box.  This is one of those projects that just makes me happy.  I have seen several mixed media and modern art canvas done with this same technique and I wanted to give it a try on a smaller level.  Now that I have tried this and I am very happy with the results I see some canvases in my future. :)

If you would like to find out more about this technique please visit the Tonic Studios USA Blog.  

I share the step-by-step instructions and also more photos.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies used
 Nuvo Embellishment Mousse - Aquamarine 807N
Nuvo Embellishment Mousse - Indian Gold 802N
Nuvo Pure Sheen Glitter - Aqua 714N
Nuvo Pure Sheen Glitter - Turquoise 712N
Nuvo Gilding Flakes - Radiant Gold 850N
Nuvo Glitter Drops - Blue Lagoon 753N
Craft Tacky Glue 120 ml. 419E
Martha Stewart Mother of Pearl Acrylic Paint
ButterBeeScraps - Metal Feet, Small Filigrees
B'Sue Boutiques - Large Metal Filigree
Ranger Multi Medium Matte (to glue metal)
Large Round Crystal Bead
Wood Box
Silicone Spatula
Paint Brush
Scoochy Sponge (rough or textured sponge)

Tonic Studios - Sneak Peek - Let It Snow 7 x 14 Mixed Media Canvas

Hello everyone!  Here is a little sneak peek of a Let It Snow 7 x 14 mixed media canvas that I designed for Tonic Studios.  I used dies, embellishment mousse, stencils, glimmer paste New script brush pens, crystal drops and glitter to create this fun and whimsical winter canvas,

I hope you will hop on over to the Tonic Studios USA Blog and check out the tutorial.  I have a full step-by-step tutorial with instructions and photos.  You can click HERE to see the blog post.  I hope you enjoy the project and I would love to hear your thoughts.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I hope the New Year is off to a great start for all of you!!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

New Year's Eve Ensemble - Tonic Studios

Hello everyone!  Here is a little sneak peek of some last minute projects you could make for a New Years celebration.  You can click HERE to hop on over to the Tonic Studios USA Blog and check it out.  I have full step-by-step tutorials over on the Tonic Blog showing you how to create all of the projects.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I hope you have a very Happy and Safe New Year's Eve!!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

A Few of My Favorite Things Contest/Giveaway from Tonic Studios!! Day 2

These are my top 5 favorite things from Tonic Studios!

Nuvo Crystal Drops in Ivory Seashell

Nuvo Glimmer Paste in Moonstone

Nuvo Embellishment Mousse in Mother of Pearl

Essentials Squares Layering Basics dies – square

Tim Holtz 8″ Comfort Trimmer

Would you like a chance to WIN these products from 

Tonic Studios?

All you have to do is leave a comment over on the Tonic Studios USA Blog on my post by 11:59 PM CST to be entered into a chance to win these 5 great products!

You can click HERE to go right to the blog post.

I also have a tip on the Tonic Blog for using the Embellishment Mousse to create a shimmer spray.

Good Luck and Merry Christmas!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi