I've evidently lost the family birthday calendar - and slacked on having enough cards in the box to send out to celebrate some very important dates! I'd really started out the year on better footing. Think I need to get back on track again... so here's my attempt at making that happen.
I've always loved SVGCuts' Waterfall Cards collection. Just haven't used the files for a while. The Sizzix eclips2 & eCal2 software made it so easy to set the files up and quick to cut. It took longer to select the base colors for the elements! I cut a bunch of card sets -- and still have a few more to put together! Lots of fun to make and a great "make and take" for an afternoon of crating!
After checking out a couple of stamp sets (including some digital stamps), I decided to change up the fronts of the blocks and use stamps.... so here goes. (no affiliate links are used in this post)
You'll need: Sizzix eclips2 and eCal2 software SVGCuts Waterfall Cards card stock (Fun Stampers Journey) stamps, focal image and sentiments (clear, red rubber or digital) watercolor pencils gel pens ScorTape (1/4" wide) quick dry glue (Scotch Quick Dry) markers (optional) ribbon (stash) mini brads (Oriental Trading) embossing folder (optional)
The card above uses Laurel Burch's Indigo Cat set from Stampendous-- love them and you can be so creative with the colors. The sentiment stamps are from Wplus9.com - Hand-lettered Hello
I really had a fun time creating the background paper and stamped images using the Be A Unicorn digital stamp from Craftin Desert Divas. I used gel pens and watercolor pencils from my stash to add a little more color to the images. The set does come with a colored image, I just liked the handcolored look better.
One of the cards was mailed before I could get a snapshot, but I do hope the recipients will like it when it lands in their mailbox just in time for their Hallow-versary tomorrow. Imagine the owl from Tim Holtz' Crazy Birds set as the focal.... So much fun!
I hope you have some creative time calendared in this week! Have fun and nurtured your soul while you're at it!
While going through some boxes and bags recently, I came across a stash of chipboard banner pieces and some wooden beads... they were begging to be used for this Halloween themed Mixed Media Supply DT post.
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You'll need: Chipboard banner pieces Background stamps (Mixed Media Supplies) cardstock - black and off-white (stash) Gelli plate butter cream, whipped cream paint (FSJ) brayer ink (pumpkin bread [FSJ]) silver embellishments (FSJ) 18 mm wooden beads (stash) black ribbon (1/4 " wide - stash) electronic die cutting machine, software blender tool, blender pads embossing folder, embossing machine (optional) Crop-o-dile
Cut the letters and ovals using the electronic machine. (dies and punches could be used or purchased chip letters and oval cuts)
Using the fence background stamp, stamp the ovals using the pumpkin bread ink... ink the edges using the blender tool. If desired, dry emboss with any desired folder.
Grab the Gelli plate and paint. add a couple of dots of each color and blend lightly using a brayer. Stamp the Gelli plate, remove the stamp* and press a banner piece face down into the plate and pull the print. Repeat as desired for each of your banner pieces, adding additional paint and stamping with different stamps as I have done.
TIP: *clean your stamps promptly. I keep a small bucket with about an inch of water in it and place the stamps in there to keep the ink or paint moist until I can properly clean the stamps when I've finished stamping.
Now place the ovals and lettering on the banners as desired. BUT.... Don't secure in place yet!
Using the crop-o-dile, punch 2 holes about 1/4" from the top and side of the banner piece. Wrap a piece of black ribbon around the banner. Adhere two silver embellishments on either end of the oval. Secure the ovals using pop dots centered over the black ribbon and then secure the letter, centered over the oval. I used a pop up for a little more dimension.
Leaving a 6 inch or more length at one end of the ribbon, tie a knot and thread 3 beads, tie a knot and add a banner piece, tying a knot at each hole on the banner piece to keep the banner from sliding along the ribbon, add 3 beads and repeat until all the banner pieces have been used. Tie a knot, add 3 beads, tie a knot and cut leaving a length of ribbon similar in length to the ribbon at the other end of your banner.
This banner has attracted a lot of attention as we begin our Halloween holiday decorating. Hope this project inspires you in your decorating ideas. Get creative, play -- and check out more creative fun this week on the Mixed Media blog! Thanks for stopping by!
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Just stopping by to share this quick and easy Halloween tag --
A couple of years ago, I bought some wooden tags -- in bulk! What was I thinking? Well, I'm glad I did!
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You'll need: Wooden Tags Stamps (retired - House Mouse Halloween and SVGCuts Halloween) Ink (FSJ) BIC Ultra Fine Marker (I chose to use one that was the same color as the ink I used) Twine, wire or ribbon Sealer
Make sure that the tags are clean and free of dust and dirt.
Stamp the tags - let the ink dry. I only stamped part of the images on a few tags.
Personalize if desired, lightly spray to seal if desired.
Thanks for stopping by! Hope you'll stay tuned - I have a new project to share on Monday!
We decided we needed to add a new "ornament" to this year's Halloween tree! Lori Whitlock's Haunted House Ornament file (non-affiliate link below) was PERFECT!
Once the cutting was done, getting them put together was quick following the pictorial tutorial here. We made a bunch!
plus 6 more!
For that little extra, we added the centers from some gold sequins in the eyes of the pumpkins with a dab of glue. They catch the light from the tree and add a little more "twinkle"
Since our tree is so full, I filled a vase and........
Thanks for dropping by today! Enjoy a creative week ahead!
FTC Disclaimer:
This disclaimer policy is valid from May 2009 This blog is a collaborative blog written by Jan, artist and designer and it is solely my opinion on the products that I use for my creative style. They are not to defame, humiliate or cause injury to anyone should you decide to act upon or use the information provided.
This blog accepts forms of advertising, sponsorship, or other forms of compensation. Affiliate links may be used.
This blog abides by word of mouth marketing standards. We believe in honesty of relationship, opinion, and identity. The compensation received may influence the advertising content, topics or posts made in this blog.
Content, advertising space or post will be clearly identified as paid or sponsored content.
As the owner of this blog, I may be compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites and various other topics. Even though as owner of this blog, I may receive compensation for posts or advertisements, all posts are a reflection of my opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or use of products.
The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with each manufacturer, provider, or party in question.
This blog does contain content which might present a conflict of interest. This content may not always be identified. I am not employed by but may use materials from these companies:
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This mixed media project just evolved. It started out as something for the upcoming Halloween holiday, however, it took on a life of its own as I played with the colors and textures a little.
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If you need to prep your canvas, apply a thin coat of gesso. Let dry.
Ink up your Gelli plate with desired colors, using the brayer, blend the colors as desired. Press the canvas into ink and pull. While you still have the ink on the gelli press, place the clock stencil on the gelli press and pull another print. Move the stencil to another part of the press and pull another print, repeat as desired - you can re- ink if you need to. Clean off the stencil -- make sure it is thoroughly dry before storing.
Place the stencil as desired on the canvas and using the modeling paste, apply a thin layer. Pull the stencil and repeat. I had a little extra paste left on my knife, so I just swashed it across the canvas in a couple of places. Using the background stamp, impress lightly into the wet texture paste in the upper left hand corner. Be sure to clean your stencil and stamp before the paste dries. Allow your canvas to dry.
If needed, lightly sand the now dry modeling paste areas. Ink lightly around the edges of the canvas and add a swipe or two across the canvas.
Glue the laser cut words on the front of the canvas as desired. Mount and frame or use as a cover for a mini album.
Thanks for joining us today as the Mixed Media Design Team continues to share some fun projects this month. You won't want to miss a single post. Be sure to visit the Mixed Media blog throughout the month! Enjoy your own personal crafting and nurturing time!
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