Izbzee

I <3 you....

 

These ebrushed framed clay hearts are fun to make -- whether you choose to use air-dry or baked clay, they're lightweight and could be a quick gift for someone you love.

 

You'll need:
clay (for this group of framed hearts, I used a cornstarch/baking soda clay and air-dried)
Craftwell eBrush and associated adapter for your markers
Markers of choice (I used Bic-Mark-Its in light pink, tan and light yellow)
cardstock
SVG File (this file came from 3DCuts.com and I just used the basic box from the Heart Box file, pieces 1, 5 and 6)
Sharpie (Ultra fine point)
Sizzix eclips2 electronic cutting machine and eCal2 software
glue
soap molds (heart)
glue gun

Prepare/condition clay.  Press into mold which has been nerously brushed with cornstarch as a release. Unmold and let dry.  (be aware that too dry of air in your house, may result in cracking - so make a few extra.) Mine took approximately 36 hours to completely dry.

Cut your frame with your cutting machine.  Emboss the bottom insert (piece 6) if desired. Now the real fun begins.....

Choose the color scheme you would like -- then begin ebrushing .  I completed the coloring of the heart before I started on the frame and sealed the heart with modge podge.  You will likely want to color the lid and the insert.  You can leave the bottom of the box plain, if desired.  To embellish the heart, I used an acrylic stamp with some coordinating ink and gently pressed the stamp on the heart.  I didn't want all of the printing especially dark, so a light touch to pressing the stamp was used.  I also made sure there was an area that was fairly light on each of the hearts and doodled a word on the heart that I felt identified my recipient.

After you've finished ebrushing, put the box bottom and lid together by gluing the corners as instructed. 

Glue the insert into the box bottom on the inside.  Using a glue gun, glue the heart to the center of the bottom of the insert or place as desired.  Place the lid on and you're done. 

If you want to personalize the frame/box even more.  On the back of the box bottom, write your sentiment and sign.  These are fun to make and while the molding and drying process takes a bit of time, these are relatively quick gifts for those special people in your life on Valentine's day. 

 

Hope you liked this project. Please come back often for more ebrushing projects and more.

 

 

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You'll need:
SVG file: Valentine Hearts


white cardstock
8x10 canvas (primed and ready)
lace scrap
printed paper (stash)
Evolon paper
Ribbon , 5/8 inches wide (about 9 inches); 1/8 inch wide (15 inches)
eBrush
Adirondack Ink (Red Pepper)
Bic-Mark-It (light brown)
button or brad with the backs removed
Sizzix eclips2, eCal2 software
Staples, stapler
Modge Podge
stamps (script background, medallion - both Stampin' Up!)
Crayola Marker Refill kit
Foam Brush
Glue Gun, glue stick
Adhesive of choice

Optional:
cottonball
Alcohol

 

Die cut the layered heart on heart -- I removed the central heart cutout and the middle layer; leaving just the thin outer cut and larger heart and the smallest heart all on cardstock.  Using the eBrush (or an ink dauber) color in the heart, deepening the color on the edges. Add a little glitter to the small heart and set aside.

Using a foam brush, spread a light layer of Modge Podge on the back of your printed paper cut to 5 x 7 inches you've edged with a bit of light brown spray.  Put a light layer of the Modge Podge on the canvas as well.  Carefully smooth the printed paper (print side up) on the canvas centering it.  I added a layer Modge Podge to the top of the printed paper and spread it just beyond the edges of the paper to make sure the paper was secure.

Using a light brown ink, stamp the script and medallion on the Evolon paper cut to 3 x 5 inches.  Using the eBrush, lightly spray the edges of the Evolon piece and if desired, create a shadow for the heart (using a shadow cut of the heart in the file) using the ebrush with the shadow cut acting as a mask.

Lightly spray the bottom edge of the lace with the same brown and secure to the bottom edge of the Evolon paper. 

Spray both ribbons with the brown ink for a tea-stained look.  Fold the 5/8 inch ribbon in half, trim the edges and with the fold on the left side, secure to the Evolon piece with staples.  Glue this piece to the printed paper, centering it.  Add a brad or button. (I used an old brad, inked up for a bit of antiquing and cut off the prongs.  I used some hot glue to secure it to the ribbon. 

Using pop-dots, and some quality glue, center the heart and secure in place. 

Using the eBrush, lightly wash the outer edges of the canvas,  If desired, you can soften any bursts or lines with a cottonball dipped lightly in alcohol and "move" the ink around a little bit.  Loop the 1/8  in ch ribbon and leave some long tails.  Using some hot glue, secure in place.  Add a sentiment if desired. Sign and date.

Thanks for dropping by and I hope you like this project.  It was a fun one.  Hoping you're building in some creative time this week.  Have an amazing one! 

Don't forget to take a peek at what the other Design Team Members have been up to!  You'll love their ideas too. 

Carolyn--Granny Ma's Creative Blog
Cindy--The Creative Pointe
Marina--My Perfect Life
Tina--Tina's Scrap Corner
Valou--The Enchantment of Scrap
Vicki--Izzaboutchu!
Heather, Guest Designer--My Artistic Adventures
Victoria, Guest Designer--Paper Squirrel

Want to join in this week's challenge?  Be sure to check out the rules and link up! 

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I'm excited to share this project with you.  I've had this plain canvas bag for months just waiting to get a new look.  Creative Companion has provided most of the goodies for this eBrush Design Team project! 

You'll need:
1 extra large plain canvas bag
Bubble Jet Set
Sheena Liberty stencil
stamps
Staz-On ink
Spectrum Noir Markers (EB3, EB5, EB8, IG3, LY3)
Sharpie (metallic copper)
Additional stencils as desired (includes Tim Holtz Journey Die Cut)
Craftwell's eBrush
painter's tape
Scrap paper for masking
cardboard covered with plastic wrap - or a t-shirt paint board

Prepare your canvas bag for "painting."  I used Bubble Jet Set following the manufacturer's direction to prepare the canvas.  Once the canvas was dried, I ironed it - there are still a few wrinkles here and there, but they added lots of additional texture and weren't hard to work with. 

Isnert the t-shirt board between the front and back of the canvas.  Secure with large rubber bands if desired for a smoother work surface. 

I had a basic idea of how I wanted things to look, so I started by getting my background in place using a large background stamp (from Stampin' Up!)  and the postcard stamp (masking that while I sprayed and used the background stamp across the face of the bag's design area.  Be sure to mask off any areas that are likely to get some minimal overspray. Once that was done, I started using the stencils.  Using painter's tape, I secured the Liberty stencil by Sheena in place and using a grey marker in the eBrush tool, began spraying.   I wanted to add a little more depth, so I added a layer of copper marker on top of the gray.  The lower portion of the stencil is shrubbery and trees, so I used some green there and then added some brush strokes after removing the stencil for a little more depth and dimension.  (my oops, I didn't show the color in picture I used  - JG3, JG5)

I had some stamps I purchased from Oriental Trading several years ago and felt those would be perfect additions for this artsy project.  So I used the postcard and a cancellation stamp using Staz-On ink.  The image still need more, so I added a honeycomb stencil and sprayed a bit more using a couple more markers in browns and adding a spritz of yellow on top.  It was perfect. 

Set colors according to the manufacturer's directions using Bubble Jet Rinse. 
This is an easy and very adaptable project for any stencils you may have on hand... Sheena's stencils are great and I hear that there will be several more released this coming year!  Can't wait to see them all!

Be sure to stay tuned, there's lots more coming using the eBrush! 

 

 

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You'll need:
White cardstock
Craftwell eBrush
Sharpie Markers
Sequins
Embossing folder (Sizzix)
Sizzix eclips 2, eCal2 software
pop up dots
Frame - optional
Card base
Quick dry glue
tape runner
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Cut all the elements (I hid all the letters on the top piece) out of your desired paper.  I chose white paper because I prefer to color my pieces using the eBrush.  Using the embossing folder of your choice, emboss the top layer pieces of the buggy body.  Color all pieces as desired.

Adhere the top pieces to the buggy base with your favorite glue or tape.  I added pop-up dots to attach the top layer of the wheels and added a sequin to the middle with some clear drying glue. 

You can add the frame if desired to your card base, add the buggy and a sentiment to the front of the card. 

For an interactive card you can add a wiggle/spring type of mechanism behind the buggy.  It's quite playful

 

This was a relatively quick and easy card to create.  Hope you'll try it too!  Thanks for dropping by and hope that you'll complete the circle and join in this week's challenge too! 

Here's the list of the rest of team:
Carolyn--Granny Ma's Creative Blog
Cindy--The Creative Pointe
Marina--My Perfect Life
Tina--Tina's Scrap Corner
Valou--The Enchantment of Scrap
Vicki--Izzaboutchu!
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Victoria, Guest Designer--Paper Squirrel

If you want to join in this challenge, take a peek at the rules and hope to see your entry soon! 

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