Summer is just around the corner.... but the weather has been warm enough to flip the switch and turn on the AC for a few hours every afternoon.
Sandy at Simply Crafty SVGs has put out a new batch of cards in the last week -- fun box cards.
I've made a couple of these cards from the new files. Love them!
I added a shaker element in the pitcher and literally filled it with polymer clay sliced lemons I found on Etsy a couple of years ago. So fun! Used some collage podge on the pitcher and the lemon slices. The digital paper is from Creative Fabrica. It was perfect and grounded the card. The basic box elements for the card can be cut from a single 8.5 x 11 inch sheet of paper! Lots of inking and a little watercolor painting. I love the design of the glass in this file. It looks dimensional. And then there was this one... who doesn't like donuts?
I used several mediums on this one. Inking, Dimensional Glaze, nail art bits and pieces and Pearl Luster Lumiere. It was fun - but was hard to wait for everything to dry! The original file does not have the transparent window. I created on for a little more fun and will likely add a sentiment to the window to personalize it when it is gifted.
Both cards were cut on the Skycut using SCAL6 Pro software to set up the SVG files for cutting. Paper from AC Cardstock. Bearly Art Glue and Scor-Tape were the adhesives used.
Both cards will fold flat and fit into a standard invitation envelope. If you choose to add a shaker component, there is a little bulk, so extra postage may be needed if you add any dimension like I have done.
This challenge is drawing to a close and you really don't want to miss any of the other contributions. So hop on other to our Facebook page and take a peek at all the phenomenal designs that have been shared. There are a LOT!
I"ve kept this year's tags on the simple side for sure. Maybe next year there will be a little more time to spend creating. I've got a few ideas sketched in the "idea" book that I hope to have a chance to bring to life in the coming year.
Here's Tag 11 -- The design is a copycat shape of a previous tag (. The stamp is from Crafter's Companion and is colored with Ohuhu markers and set on a wobble. I really like the little bit of action on this tag. The sentiment is Print 2 cut. Text on arch inside and outside. Font is from CreativeFabrica. You could use print 2 cut, draw or the foil quill for the lines. I decided to hand draw them with an ultra fine sharpie pen.
thanks again for stopping by. Hoping your holidays are filled with joy, wonder and creative time!
I'm excited to be able to share a project I've been working on for the last few weeks. It's a paper quilt project! I'm also excited to post as a guest designer on the CraftwellUSA blog -- showcasing their eBrush. The eBrush has been one of my favorite crafting tools to use since I bought my first machine the year it was introduced on HSN! I enjoyed being a part of Craftwell's eBrush design team for several years. Thanks for asking me back to share a part of this paper quilt series with you.
Just a few supplies are all that are needed to create this fun 7 piece panel for part 4 of the paper quilt sample. I've listed them below.
You will find part 1 of this sampler here. Part 2 is here and part 3 is here.
Once your images are cut*, and your background panels are cut (I used some parchment resume paper I purchased from an office supply store a while back), you can start coloring. I've also incorporated some stamps and ink on the background panels and one or two of the appliques. as you'll see in the images below. If you choose to use the Skitch A Day patterns, I have altered the dress in this week's sketches after coloring.
Using the eBrush, spray the color as desired on each of the appliques. Make sure your marker is seated correctly for an even spray. Use a side to side motion to fill the image. You can add a little shadowing along the edges if you'd like.
If desired, add a faux stitch using an ultra fine Sharpie.
The beauty of this project is that all of the pieces are interchangeable at this point. I can frame each skitch individually or as a group. The materials needed are pretty basic as well.
Supplies: Paper (white cardstock for the appliques and parchment resume paper for the backgrounds) Paper trimmer (to cut the backgrounds) *electronic die cutting machine (optional) you could hand cut each of the images using the patterns in the weekly packets eBrush, marker adaptor Tombow markers were used in my samples, but other brands can be used as well. Glue (Lineco book binding glue) Stamps (for backgrounds and adding texture and dimension to the paper "fabric.") Ink pads (I used browns that blended with the parchment colored paper -- and stamped off so the colors weren't too dark. Stencils (I created the stencil used in this week's projects -- using basic shapes in the eCal3 library)
Click on the images for full size.
Thanks for dropping by today. Hoping your creative time is well spent and brings you joy!
These have really been fun! Rather enjoyable! Here's a peek at week 3's Skitch a Day (from the Gourmet Quilter) doings.
Once again these are all done in paper. I used the eclips2 and eCal3 to cut the "appliques." An old SU background stamp adds a little interest on the background pieces and all coloring is done using Tombow markers and the eBrush. Details and faux stitching added using an ultra-fine sharpie where needed.
Here are a couple of my favorites from this week's seven (click on the pic for a larger version of the image):
I'm looking forward to next week's 7 "skitches" and hope you don't mind taking this journey with me in 2019!
Carve out some creative time in your schedule for some "play" in a medium you love to work with -- or try something new!
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Another week of creative play using the eclips2, eCal3, the eBrush and Tombow markers. and let's not forget to throw in a background stamp and a mini dotted stencil just for fun!
These were fun and I enjoyed coloring them using the markers and eBrush. Adding a little detail here and there too. Here's a closer look at a few of the images. You can click on the images for a closer look.
Remember, all the appliques started out as white cardstock -
Hoping you're enjoying some creative time this week! Check back with you soon!
Just a quick post to share all 7 of the completed sections for the Skitch-a-day quilt class. These were so fun to "paint" using Craftwell's eBrush. Tombow markers are used in this project.
I created this simple mat for display purposes using a piece of poster board that I cut using the eclips2 and eCal3 software. All shapes for the appliques were also cut using the eclips2.
All skitches (a Gourmet Quilter design) are cut using white cardstock and colored using Tombow markers and the eBrush by Craftwell. Stitching lines added using an ultra-fine Sharpie. One of the things I have enjoyed about doing these is that I can create my own fabric using a palette of colors in my marker stash!
STAY TUNED: Weeks 2 and 3 are now completed! Can't wait to share!
Okay, I bit the bullet and purchased the SkitchADay class from the GourmetQuilter. At first, I was wondering if I'd bit off more than I could chew on this one... but I'm thinking it might just be doable -- even if I don't make the quilt in fabric right away, I can create the 'skitches' in paper.
Every week a series of 7 applique sketches are sent your way. I decided to do the cutting with the eclips and eCal software -- so I changed the sketches into pngs using PhotoShop and imported the images into eCal3. Perfect cuts!
Rather than searching for the perfect paper for each of the appliques, I decided to make my own. For week 1 I chose to use the eBrush and some Tombow markers and a black ultrafine Sharpie for the stitching lines.
Here are three of the images for week 1. I have to tell you it was definitely a relaxing evening of coloring! I'm thinking some gelli prints would also be fun to incorporate into this -- but for right now, I'm loving the way the eBrush is bringing my "fabric" designs to life!
You'll need:
White cardstock Background cardstock (I'm using some parchment paper from Office Depot/Office Max) SkitchADay quilt class (week 1) photo editing program (PhotoShop Elements)
eBrush and adapter for the markers you'll use (TB adapter and Tombow Dual Brush Markers Small spray bottle with water to mottle colors on the "fabric" if desired. Glue Paper Trimmer
Cut your background pieces as described in the instructions.
Prepare your images -- make sure they are in png format with a transparent background. eCal2 and eCal3 will automatically add a cut line around the outer edge of each of the images without having to trace the image.
Cut using the eclips. This was so easy! I was able to get 6 of the 7 images on to one 8.5 x 11 sheet of white cardstock.
Set up your eBrush, adapter and markers. This was fun and I enjoyed coloring in my images and putting them together and then "appliqueing" them to the background.
Hoping to have them ready for display very soon...however in the meantime, I'm ready to cut and color a few more!
I saw this idea on a Gelli Art video shared recently on their blog. I just had to make a few. I love gelli printing and figured it was worth the price to get a couple of small circle plates -- LOVE THEM and it was good retail therapy to boot! LOL
You'll need: Paint (colors of your choice) brayer stencils and other texture supplies Gelli plate (circle, small) Oatmeal/kraft color cardstock - FSJ twine, ribbon adhesive (Lineco) white cardstock Silver Sharpie Mixed Media Supplies mica
eclips2 eCal3 printer/scanner (optional)
Create your prints using the gelli plate and paints. Set aside to dry. You can print directly onto your card front as shown in the video or stamp several onto a sheet and scan and then trace in eCal to cut.
Create the ornament top using the basic shapes library and cut on white cardstock. Color with the silver Sharpie. My marker wasn't as juicy as a new one, and I was able to get the ridge lines with ease. 😊
If you printed directly to your card front, glue on the ornament top and add the twine or ribbon to finish off. I used a stamp on the inside, but you could certainly print before you add your gelli print to the front of the stock.
Because I desired some cleaner edges on most of my prints (I got a little heavy handed with the paint on a few of the prints), I cut my prints and glued to the front of the cardstock bases. I added some mica to all the fronts for a little more bling even though it doesn't show up well in this image.
Thanks for stopping by as we close out 2018. I'm looking forward to more creative time in 2019! #eclipsecalmaker
Have you been watching the FB page? Lots of wonderful reveals this week. We have some amazing makers!
Today, I'd like to share my 8th tag.
another base of tea stained paper, a little bit of stenciling using a doily cut over the print2cut printed tag. The altered heart shape from the basic shapes library is filled with a digital paper pattern and also used the print2cut print feature in eCal. I wet the back of the paper very lightly and scrunched the paper a bit for a little more texture. Lightly inked the edges and added the stitching with a black ultra-fine Sharpie. Wrap the heart with some twine and add a silver heart and glue in place. Spritz with a bit of mica for a little more shine. My photo doesn't show it well.
You'll need: tea-stained paper (1 8.5 x 11 sheet) Sizzix eclips2 and eCal3 digital paper lacy doily (SVG Cuts) Printer Sharpie unbleached chesecloth twine ink blending tool Mica (Mixed Media Supplies) in water - to spritz and add a little bit of shine.
Sorry about that. Lots of shifts, changes and I now have a new office and crafting space. Pictures to follow in a future blog -- however, there has been a little crafting happening around here - just not a whole lot of crafting.
Now that I have power and lighting in the area, I should be able to get some time in and leave the clutter out of the upstairs living area. My hubby is especially happy about that! We can see the top of dining room table again!
Father's Day is just around the corner... so I made a card for each of the boys. T's card and gift are cut - but not finished, yet. Next up!
The names were made using the eclips by Sizzix and using eCal2. So much fun and making the "titles" was easy using the Contour Cut (shadow) command.
Digital woodgrain paper I found on etsy for the background and an old alpha stamp set (retired) from Memory Makers.
The lettering was white and of course, I used the eBrush and Sharpies for the color. Paper from Fun Stampers Journey.
These were also done for a challenge on the FB eclips-eCal users board. I finished them late, but still decided to share them. We're spending the next several weeks getting to know the software better and learn more of the possibilities the program offers. It's been fun to watch participants take the challenge and come back with fun results through screenshares and completed projects.
I don't know about you, but I have lots and lots and LOTS of svg files that haven't been cut yet... so I'm hoping to cut at least one file every couple of weeks and get it put together within a month. While I was cutting the above titles for the cards, I also cut three additional files. This vase with buttercups from Dreaming Tree was my #2 finish last week. I have to admit, I'm loving the fact that these beauties are pollen free! Paper from FSJ and an stash.
And the 3rd project that I'm just finishing up is also from Dreaming Tree -- I've used some other portions of the file (you can see them here and here), but never completed the flowers - I was a little intimidated by all the blossoms required for the tops. Well, that's done now, but with a twist. I put the blooms on a stick and they will soon fill a lovely silver vase.
The "inked" edges were done with the eBrush and Spectrum Noir markers which made quick work of all the florets.
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Happy Crafting! Create some time to be creative and nurture your soul!
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