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Autumn friends

Dreaming Tree recently released an Autumn kit!  Loved the Scarecrow Gift Treat box most of all and decided to make a couple.  Love how they turned out. 

 

You'll need:
Cardstock (see the Supply list - look in the details above the assembly video) FSJ, AC and Paper Studio papers used in my samples.
Sizzix eclips2, eCal3
Lineco book binder glue
embossing folder (Craftwell -8.5 x 11 Design Grids)
Big Shot Pro (base plate, acrylic plates)
Rolling pin
ink (Oatmeal, Olive Green, Sunshine Yellow, Blue - Fun Stamper's Journey)
raffia
pop dots (Glue dots)

For a lighter impression from the embossing folder, use a rolling pin instead of the Big Shot. 

I liked this look much better than the pieces that I put through the Big Shot using the correct  sandwich.  Next time, I think I'll leave off one of the shims. 

Ink all the embellishment pieces  before gluing to the base. 

There is an assembly video available on Dreaming Tree's site.  See the link above.  I often find it useful to watch before beginning the gluing process. 

These are fun and relatively quick to put together in an afternoon. 

An idea I had was to cut a circle in the base piece, glue the hat to the head piece and the Gift box could become a tree topper. 

12 Tags Overview

The 12 Tags of Christmas Challenge has come to an end.  Over 60 tags were shared on the eclips/eCal FB page.  I hope you've taken a few minutes to browse the album and take a peek at all the creative shares over the last 12 days.  If not, the album on the page is always available for viewing by members of the group. 

Details regarding all the tags I created for the challenge are in the links below.   

tag 1: https://bit.ly/2OjLU9K

tag 2: https://bit.ly/2P1t78u

tag 3: https://bit.ly/2OlUTrd

tag 4: https://bit.ly/2zjyMfu

tag 5: https://bit.ly/2zkQW0u

tag 6: https://bit.ly/2Di0VYI

tag 7: https://bit.ly/2QdoTY1

tag 8: https://bit.ly/2Ol6KWu

tag 9: https://bit.ly/2SE0Kvk

tag 10: https://bit.ly/2SGxljU

tag 11: https://bit.ly/2SFx1lv

tag 12: https://bit.ly/2CWI3gP

Hoping your creative time continues through the upcoming holidays and provides your heart the nurturing it needs.  Thanks again for dropping by. 

#eclipsecalmaker

 

2018 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 12

My final tag for this series is another prim looking tag. 

This prim tag was very quick and easy to complete.  Using the basic shapes library,  create 2 snowmen and add the facial features using the print2cut print feature.  Create 2 hats and the sentiment, cut using the print2cut print feature.  Add a little glossy accents to the eyes, a little white gel pen on the hats.  Place on the tea stained card base.  All pieces are cut using Sizzix' eclips2 and eCal3 software.   Add a bit of burlap ribbon, tied with a bit of twine. 

You'll need:
Sizzix eclips2 and eCal3 software
Cardstock (tea-stained and black, orange)
ink
blending tool
white gel pen
twine
burlap ribbon
glossy accents
adhesive

Thanks for joining us and hope you've been inspired to do a little crafting as well.  Have a wonderful holiday season!  Be sure to drop by the Facebook page to see the full range of tags for this Challenge and projects that other makers are creating for this upcoming holiday season! 

2018 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 11

 

Today's prim angel is tag #11.

Using basic shapes create the angel and wings.  The heart is also from basic shapes.  Cut the angel, wings and tag base using some tea-stained cardstock.  Emboss the wings, add some mica and metallic rubs to the wings.  Wrap a bit of twine around the head for a halo.  Add a knotted piece of twine for the arms and glue a prim heart on the knotted "arms."  Create your sentiment using a script font.  Add a shadow layer and cut.  Add some bling -- and spritz some mica over all. 

 

You'll need:
Sizzix eclips2 and eCal3
cardstock (white and tea-stained)
metallic rub
mica (Mixed Media Supplies)
pop dots
adhesive
unbleached cheesecloth
sequins
printer

Thanks again for dropping by.  Be sure to check out the eclips/eCal page on FB to see what the other #eclipsecalmakers are doing!  You won't be disappointed! 

2018 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 9

It's day 9 of the 12 Tags of Christmas!  At our house, Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without some gingerbread.  This version has no calories! 

The tag, ginger and sentiment were all made using eCal3 and the tag was set to print2cut print and the shadow print2cut cut.  The tag base was made using a white piece of cardstock.  The Gingerbread man was also done on white paper and colored using inks and a blending too.  Using an embossing folder, emboss the base using a crimping tool.  Repeat  for the gingerbread man.  Ink all the edges.  I added some brads to the X's for the eyes (quick and easy eyelashes) and the heart shaped brads  we added before adhering the ginger to the card base.  Finish as desired -- unbleached muslin and some twine.  Red jute bow on the ginger's neck. 

You'll need:
Sizzix eclips2 and eCal3 software
White cardstock (2 8.5 x 11 sheets)
Gingerman shape (Basic Library - eCal)
brown inks (2 shades)
blending tool
Paper Crimper
adhesive
brads
jute
unbleached cheesecloth

Join us on the Facebook page for more tag ideas using the eclips and eCal software!  Happy crafting! 

2018 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 8

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. 

2018 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 7

Yesterday's tags by the rest of the #eclipsecalmakers were awesome!  Did you check them out?  If not, take a peek here. 

Today's tag is dimensional and has a bit of a prim look. 

The star is found in the basic shapes library of ecal -- and using the nodes tool, I altered the shape a bit. Fill the shape with a pattern using some digital paper.   To add some dimension, you can add some paths and set to score. When you've printed and cut the shape, you can fold along the scored lines.  I added a small box under the center of star and glued that to the tag.  Wrap the tag with some loosely woven material.  Add a button and some twine to finish.  

You'll need:
Cardstock (1 sheet 8.5 x 11 inch)
Sizzix eclips2 and software eCal3
ink
blending tool
Mica (Mixed Media Supplies)
Printer
hot glue

This tag uses the Print2Cut Print and Print2Cut Cut features in the software.  Scoring is a breeze with solid lines and the kiss cut feature. 

2018 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 6

Today marks the half way point in our #eclipsecalmaker 12 Tags of Christmas.  I hope this will become an annual event.  It's been so much fun! Check out what our other gals are creating on the Facebook page. 

Such a simple tag.  This one uses a tea stained sheet of white paper. Once again, use the Print2Cut Print feature in eCal3 (and in previous versions) for the sentiment.  I used pattern fill for the stocking (from the Basic Shapes library) on the right.  The stocking on the left is colored using the eBrush and Spectrum Noir marker. Color the holly and heart using markers. Add a couple of pop dots to add a little more dimension and tie a bit of twine around the cheesecloth. 

You'll need:
Tea -Stained cardstock *(1 8.5 x 11 inch sheet)
Sizzix eclips2 and eCal3 software
mica (Mixed Media Supplies)
eBrush (SN adapter)
Spectrum Noir markers
Digital paper
Blending tool
ink
Glue/adhesive
Glossy Accents
Unbleached cheesecloth, twine
Tea bags, water, ground cinnamon, water, foam brush

*Tea-staining your own cardstock is easy.  I use about 2/3 cup of boiling water and 3 regular size teabags and an 1/8 tsp of ground cinnamon for a little deeper color (and it smells good, too).  Let steep and cool a bit. You can dip the paper, but I prefer to use a foam brush and sweep across the paper.  After that has partially dried, I add a few drips and while the drips are still sort of "puddled" I use a lid or the bottom of the mug to create some additional markings.  Let dry.  If necessary, using a dry iron (no steam), press the paper to flatten.  You can also sprinkle with a little bit of water and wrinkle the paper.  Just be careful not to tear it.  Because I was doing some print to cut, I wanted a smooth paper for this one. If you want to wrinkle your paper, consider scanning and printing.  You can add some additional depth and texture with ink and a blending tool or the eBrush and markers. 

Hope you'll drop back again tomorrow!  Happy Crafting! 

 

 

2018 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 5

It's day 5 and I hope you're enjoying seeing all the fabulous tags on the Facebook page and are looking forward to the rest of the week's reveals.

For this tag, I chose a file from SVGCuts' Merry and Bright SVG Kit, resizing the cardinal card pieces to fit the tag.  I love how easy the this file cut and went together.  Using the Nest feature in eCal 3 - you can group all the pieces of similar color in a group and not waste a bunch of paper.  Fill the mat with desired colors according to the placement in the software and let the eclips do all the work. 

The sentiment is print2cut print directly on the tag.  For a little more detail, consider using an embossing folder. 

You'll need:
Cardstock, patterned paper (can be digital and use the pattern fill option on the color palette)
Sizzix eclips2 and eCal3 software
ink
blending tool
unbleached cheesecloth, twine
mini black brad
glue/adhesive of choice

Open eCal 3 and open the Basic Shapes library.  I used a tag I found in the library.  Size as desired.  Using the font tool, type your sentiment and size.  Set to print2cut print.  Print then cut the tag.

Open the cardinal file and size to fit on the tag.  As soon as you have everything sized, separate into colored sections.  Cut  Emboss and shade the pieces as desired.   Finish.  I added a pop up under the wing for a little more dimension. 

 

 

 

2018 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 4

It's day 4 of the 12 Tags of Christmas Challenge on our eclips/eCal Facebook page... have you take a peek at all the fun ideas being shared?  If not, you might want to drop in and check it out.

Here's my tag...

a fun and quick file for bit of paper piecing from Creative Kuts.  It was offered as a freebie when joining their new FB page a few months ago.  All of the pieces were cut from white cardstock and colored with ink or markers.  I used a blending tool as well. 

You'll need:
Sizzix eclips and eCal software
SVG files (reindeer)
Tag shape from Basic Library
White cardstock
Markers (Tombow)
Ink (Stampin' Up, Fun Stampers' Journey)
Glue, pop up dots
Glossy Accents
white gel pen
Ribbon

The print2cut printed title also uses the new drop shadow feature available in eCal3 (be sure to set the shadow to print2cut print too).  Add a shadow layer and make sure you check that print2cut cut layer.