papercraft book

3D Paper Craft Projects

By Sue Smyth

I can finally share with you all a project I was working 

on a good part of last year.

This was a labour of love, all the projects, 39

of them, have been created by me.

The book includes full colour photos, taken by me

and instruction and templates.

There is a sweet project for every occasion, many

of which I have taught and made over the years.

I share my tips and tricks to make creating them

so much fun and easy too.

http://www.amazon.com/3D-Papercraft-Projects-Sue-Smyth

You can pre order it, online.

Release date is April 5.

Imaginarium post

Doll face canvas & Bonus post

by Sue Smyth 

Hi Bloggers

you all know I love a canvas, so to kick start 

my creativity this year I started with an 

idea I have had for a long time.

I wanted tor recycle a doll by taking just 

the plastic face and trimming it.

I have added lace and buttons to the background for texture 

For wings I have used Imaginarium metal wings,over top

of the large chipboard butterfly.

To make the heart shaped embellishment check out

my step by step below

For the bottom element I have used a wooden spoon, layered

over with a silver spoon, add some micro beads and 

a resin relic face and you have 

an interesting embellishment

I like to gather my elements together 

Buttons, trinkets and laces so I know

what I want to use and dont 

forget to include them as I work.

And I have been collecting Dolls faces

they look a little spooky here

I know, but it saves keeping 

the whole thing in limited space

I have covered the canvas in old book pages first, 

for a great background. Then arrange 

your elements, so you have an idea

what you will end up with.

For the gold wings, even though they are 

metal, I have embossed them with

aged gold embossing powder for 

super extra shine.

To make ombre butterflies

First paint them black with 

matt black spray paint, and dry.

Then cover with dimensional magic, along

the outer edge only, sprinkle with 

the darkest colour glitter, then add more 

dimensional magic and sprinkle with

the next colour, and finally

apply dimensional magic to the inner

edge and add the lightest coloured glitter.

The over all effect is a graduated ombre look.

A great way to alter chipboard for any project 

Preparing the canvas. 

After it has 

been painted with white gesso

spray with Red dylusions, but 

mop off some of it with a wet wipe 

so the book pages show through.

I like to paint the sides of my canvases with black gessso

this hides any mistakes and problems.

It also frames the canvas, as black recedes from

our sight, and does not jump out at us.

So we then do not notice the sides so much.

Rub over with gold and wipe back with 

a wet wipe to show the print on the book pages

Re add any gold paint you feel needs to be replaced.

To make the heart embellishment

Step 1

Gold emboss a chipboard shape, large

chunky ones suit better.

Step 2 

While hot, spray with Red dylusions and keep

heating for about 5 seconds.

Step 3

Add 3mm gold pearls around the edge

using extra glue so that they stick well.

You can cover the heart with a coat of 

dimensional magic too if you like,

but in this case I have not

The finished trinket is added to the canvas

and I have adhered a small 

resin rose to the centre.

Bonus Post 

Let's face it we are girls and we like pretty things!

I love pretty things, and sometimes get

frustrated that we cannot find tools and storage

that looks nice too. 

So today I will share with you

a little thing I do to fix that !

I  basically decoupage my own mixed media tools

Here are some palette knives and big 

brushes, but you can basically do anything 

You might think this has nothing to do with chipboard and 

you would be right, BUT I do use these beauties to

alter my chipboard lol. And I thought 

you all would like to know how to do this too.

Step 1

Trim out a piece of ordinary patterned wrapping paper

to fit the handle of your tool, and spritz with water.

Step 2

Apply gel medium to the handle and layer

over top the paper.

Step 3

Snip the edges of the paper around the 

handle 

Step 4

Apply more gel medium as 

needed so you can fold up the 

tabs on the side with a good firm bond.

Step 5

Fold over tabs,wrapping around the handle.

Dont worry if they over lap, just

apply gel medium to make the paper stick to each other

Step 6

When you come to the end, do your best, overlapping the 

awkward tabs and applying gel medium.

  

Step 7

Snip off excess for a smooth end.

Step 8

If you have a hole in the handle you can either

leave it covered if you like. Or 

you can insert a skewer into the hole

to remove the paper,and pop over

a large eyelet.

Step 9

Cover the entire handle with Dimensional magic, 

covering the eyelet too. Prop up on 

the edge of a jar to dry.

Imaginarium Chipboard 

Happy Crafting all!

Couture Creations Magnolia Lane tri fold card

Magnolia Lane Tri Fold Card

By Sue Smyth 

Hi Bloggers

Well you should all be seeing Magnolia Lane in the flesh

at your local store by now, or at least it will 

be on its way very soon.

As its designer, I cannot say how delighted I am that one,

it is finally out there, and two that 

you are all embracing it so well.

I would like to think my years of teaching and 

crafting has headed me in the right direction

and brought you all a collection full of versatility, 

beauty,, gorgeousness and above all practicality. 

Today I am sharing a tri fold card I made for CHA

with Magnolia Lane. 

Start with an A4 sheet of cream cardstock, if you want

just cut down a 12 x 12 to 30 x 21 cms and that will be close enough.

Score every 10 cms then cut a diagonal line from the first score

across to the bottom corner, as pictured.

Then fold up to form a card.

Decorate the inside with Magnolia Lane Pretty Patches

Trim Magnolia Lane Borders to decorate the front 2 panels.

Cut a medium sized oval, smear the edges

with Dimensional Magic and dip into 

white glitter.

I store my glitter in a large open pot so I

can dip even large shapes into it with ease.

Then die cut some patterned paper

( this is not the same as in the card and is a sample)

cover with Dimensional magic 

and sprinkle with a tiny amount of white glitter.

then adhere to white scalloped oval

with 3 d foam tape. 

Place this on the front of the card to finish.

Add a strip of Magnolia Lane lace, pink rhinestones and 

3mm pearls along with a generous white bow.

I have also added a panel from Magnolia Lane Poetic Label paper inside.

Happy Crafting all

Materials 

ULT157498 Magnolia Lane Pretty Patches 

ULT157490 Magnolia Lane Magnolia Borders

ULT157497 Magnolia Lane Poetical Labels 

ULT157506 White Lace 

C0724633Couture Creations 3 mm snow white pearls 

C0721994 Couture Creations Classic Gemstones Pink Diva 

sneak peeks of Magnolia Lane

Sneak Peeks of 

Magnolia Lane Classes

by Sue Smyth 

This is the first project .

..Magnolia Lane Butterfly Explosion box 

Explosion boxes always are a lovely surprise and a great gift to make and the Magnolia lane Buttterfly box is no exception. Created for you by Sue Smyth the designer of Magnolia lane, this explosion box will delight you while learning how to make sugared magnolias, elegant tassels and altered leaves. Incorporated in the box are the Magnolia lane resin frames, Rosettes and of course several dies. The kit will include everything you will need to make your very own

Sweet surprise 

Learn how to make this glittered Butterfly 

Second project 

Indulge a pretty mixed media project, and make an adorable work of art, or the perfect gift. This sweet triptych is uses the Magnolia Lane range created by Sue Smyth. You will play with mediums, paint and glitter to make a sugared magnolia, ribbon lacing and textured frames. This project is adaptable and easily convertible to 2, 3 or 1 photos, and takes up very little room to display.  

3rd Project 

This gorgeous sampler designed by Sue Smyth the creator of Magnolia lane, shows you the versatility and beauty of the range. We use the matching dies to create fabulous embellishments, like sugared magnolias, along with the Trinkets, cabochons and Cameos. You will love making each panel as its own work of Art, if you prefer to add a few photos, simply take out any panels you like and convert them to cards. In fact if you are a cardmaker, add all of the panels to card blanks to create 12 handmade cards.

4th Project 

And the last project is a sweet soft layout you will cherish.

Soft magnolias combine with delicate lace and pastel pink to create a layered feast for the eyes. This is definitely a layout for the girls, heritage or vintage photos will also sit nicely into the page. Learn how to make decorative tassels, hombre chipboard titles and decorated bird cage. Team this layout with the Vintage Sampler for a wonderful double paged spread.  

Happy Crafting 

cheers Sue