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January 07, 2011
February 02, 2010
Another Tulipe Tuesday!
Well, I had so much fun coming up with my very own stencil last week (and I hope you made your own too!) and using it to make super simple and easy cards with it.
This week I will show you how to use that same stencil using the Tulipe Die (or any other SU! stencil you might have) with stencil paste to create a beautiful textured image!
I got the idea from Kimberly (she has a video tutorial that you can check out if you'd like) and thought I would share it with you!
Here's what you need to do this project:
a stencil (or to make your own, see my previous post HERE)
stencil paste - you can get some from your local craft store
popsicle stick/knife (something to spread your stencil paste with)
a surface to decorate (a scrapbook, a picture frame, a vase...)
stencil adhesive/tape
Step 1: adhere your stencil to your material ( I didn't have stencil paste so I used tape - which I DON'T recommend. As you can see, my image was not as crisp as I would have liked. Tape was fine for when I made my cards HERE but sometimes I had a few blurs).
*If you want to have your image centered, here are my doodles for centering my image on a 6x6 album. I kept the 2" from the right and left to be centered but then made it a little higher than the 1 1/4".
Step 2: follow the instructions on your stencil paste. I had to knead mine, squeeze it out, and then spread it (I used a knife).
Step 3: remove stencil carefully and straight up (be sure to wash your stencil and knife to remove the paste)
Step 4: let paste dry
I added some ribbon to add a little something. I think that next time I would plan my decorating (i.e. ribbon, any extra embellishments) before creating my image
ribbon low
or ribbon in the middle!
I hope you have fun playing with this technique!
Have a fabulous day!
Mitra
February 01, 2010
January 30, 2010
Saturday sketch time!
I made a couple cards for this Saturday sketch.
Here they are!
The first one is pretty simple and uses the new polka dot impressions folder on vellum and the Flower Burst embosslit for the centre.
This second one uses the cute new Fox and Friends set (I used the new 'clear' version and put all four stamps on one big block, inked them all up, then stamped it all together! LOVE the acrylic blocks!!!).
Thanks for looking and have a great weekend!
Mitra
January 28, 2010
A new sketch, a new card, a fun technique!
The sketch that I worked with for these cards is the following:
I learned this technique from Rebel Inker (she has a video tutorial if you are visual).
You need the following materials:
A circle punch (I used 1" for the bigger ones and 3/4" for the smaller ones. I have also used 1/2" for mini ones)
Cardstock and designer paper if you want to make a fancier button
Crystal effects
Crop-a-dile/hole punch
Sanding blocks
Step 1: cut several circles out of your cardstock (I did 4)
Step 2: glue them together (I used the Tombow white glue)
Step 3: punch out your top circle out of cardstock or dsp and glue to your stack of 4 circles
Step 4: sand down the sides so that the layers blend together
Step 5: punch out two holes to make it look like a button
Step 6: add crystal effects to add 'shine'
Step 7: Let dry (be careful not to touch them) and then use on your project!
for a little extra <pop> add a second layer of crystal effects once the first layer is dry.
My first card I couldn't seem to add buttons to the top right corner to make it turn out nicely - I still like the card so I thought I would share it with you anyways. I had more success with my second card (and the awesome Sweet Pea DSP!)
I hope you like my square cards! I might try to make a circle one later this week :)
Happy stamping!
Mitra
January 26, 2010
Tulipe Tuesday!
I absolutely LOVE this die - it is so pretty and classy! It also makes it super easy to make a quick card that looks great! To see a couple samples, see my previous post here!
Today I am going to show you something AWESOME that you can do with your tulipe die. I hope you like it! To start off, have you seen the line of Decor Stencils that SU! sells!?! They are great for so many things! You can decorate your walls, cards, scrapbook pages...you name it! Check them out in the Definitely Decorative catalogue here!
In the meantime, if you don't have a stencil yet but you have the Tulipe die, here's what you can do! It's SO EASY!
Take a window sheet and cut it down to fit your Tulipe die:
Run it through your Big Shot and pop out all the little pieces:
Voilà!!! You have your very own stencil! Now to have fun with it :) (If you would like to see a video on how to use stencils - go to my side bar and click on the <Decor Stencil > link.
So here are two cards that I made for the Stampin' Royalty challenge of only using ONE layer for a card using my brand new stencil, sponges, and the In Colour ink pads:
And here are my variations! I had fun playing with my new crimper and then of course couldn't resist adding layers!
I also played with the shimmer paint using my sponge dauber to make a THIRD one layer card for this week's challenge! The silver on black looks FABULOUS in person :)
Be sure to check back NEXT TUESDAY for another Tulipe Tuesday technique :)
Thanks for looking!
Mitra
January 25, 2010
Saturday Sketch version 2.0!
Well, I just loved making the first one, so I made it again - this time switching the Taken with Teal and Regal Rose card base and butterfly!
Oh and I also used a different sentiment from the beautiful new stamp set (LOVE using the acrylic blocks!) called Well Scripted - only $19.95 for the clear set and $26.95 for the wood mounted set!
The flower punch is the great new design (great because it makes storage so much easier!) that stores flat - also in the Occasions Mini Catalogue for $22.95.
The butterfly is an embosslit, meaning that when you put it through the Big Shot, it not only cuts out the shape, it also adds texture! (dry embossing!). I stamped the Butterfly Accent (single stamp for $10.95) behind it to create a silhouette.
I hope you have fun stamping and playing with your paper crafts!
January 23, 2010
Help for Haiti - see what YOU can do
Stampin′ Up! has a long history of making a difference in the lives of others -- especially when disaster strikes and the need is greatest. So it is not surprising that they have a plan to help provide relief for those who continue to suffer from the effects of the earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12.
Here is the plan:
From now until February 28, 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set you buy will be donated American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.
| Product Name | Item # | Price |
| I {Heart} Hearts – clear-mount (block D recommended) | 118571 | $24.95 |
| I {Heart} Hearts – wood-mount | 117010 | $35.95 |
Thank you for your help and support!
January 22, 2010
An easy easel card!
I saw this tutorial posted to splitcoast stampers the other day and thought that I would give it a try!
I had a lot of fun and it was easier to make than I thought it would be! Always a pleasant surprise ;)
I think the Razzle Dazzle stamp set is gorgeous and goes so well with the In Colours (including my favourite - Rich Razzleberry!) so that's what I used! I also used it to make my own designer paper :)
I hope you like it!
Remember if you ever want to learn something or get together and craft with friends - give me a call! It's SALE-A-BRATION time so it's the best time of the year to have a party, LOTS more FREE GOOODIES to be had :D See HERE for more info and check out the SAB catalogue on the right sidebar to see what YOU can get!
Thanks for looking and have a great weekend!
Mitra
