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Bunny Hop Day 4

We're at day 4 of 5...  and it's a given that no bunny hop would be complete without a bunny crossing tag!  Here's mine:

You'll need:
Kraft / Oatmeal cardstock (FSJ)
Chocolate cardstock scrap (FSJ)
blue textured cardstock scrap (Bazzil)
Sizzix eclips2 and ecal3
Hoppy Easter craft file from Creative Fabrica
Burlap ribbon (stash)
Twine (FSJ)
blue ink
TombowUSA marker in brown
Foam pop up dots (1/4 inch squares)
blending tool and felt
Glue (lineco)

CUTTING & ASSEMBLY:
Select the tag from the Basic Shapes Library.  Size as desired.  Copy and paste a second tag to the mat.  Open the Hoppy Easter craft file and ungroup, break apart.  Highlight the bunny.  and move just the outer shape to the bottom of on of the tags.  Center and nudge for placement as needed.  Delete the rest of the Hoppy Easter file from the mat.   Cut the Craft paper tags, and cut a third tag using the blue texture paper and trim as desired. 

Using the Text Tool and Tool on Arch command, create the bunny crossing text - I'm using Bodini in this instance.  Fill is selected on color palette and stroke is set to none.  Make sure the text is then set to print 2 cut print.  Drop a half circle on the mat and size to the same width as the tag. Move away from the tag and set layer to back. Move the text to the top of the half circle, size  and center.   Drop a heart just under the text and open the Spring folder in basic shapes and click on the raindrops.  Ungroup or break apart.  Select the small raindrop.  Size and move to one side of the heart, turning as shown in the picture above.  Copy the raindrop, flip it horizontally and move to the other side of the heart.  Set the stroke to none and the fill to none.  for the three shapes you just added to the half circle.  They will disappear.  Click on preview and you'll see that they will cut, but not visible during the print, print 2 cut portion of the process.  You're ready to print and cut.  Follow the directions on the software screen for best results. 

Cut two small strips of the chocolate paper - just bit enough to go behind the rabbit cut out and the heart and raindrop cuts on the half circle.  use a bit of glue to secure to the back of the cut tag and the half circle. 

Glue the second tag to the back of the first covering the chocolate paper.  Ink the edges of the blue paper before adhering to the front of the tag.  Ink the rest of the tag as desired.

The rabbit cut has a dot added for an eye using a marker and if desired, you can edge the cut with a marker  so it stands out a little more.  Rub a little ink on the cut too.  Set the rabbit slightly off center of the cut using some pop dots.  Apply some pop dots to the half circle and secure in place.  Add a burlap ribbon tied with some twine to finish. 

Again, thanks for stopping by.  Hoping you're having some creative fun of your own this week!  Hope you'll check in tomorrow for the final day of the hop.  And don't forget to check out all of the creativity on the FB page! 

Bunny Hop Tag 2

It's day 2 of the hop -- have you stopped by the eclips/eCal page yet?  You'll love all of yesterday's tags and enjoy the ones that will be shared today.

Here's my tag for today.

 

You'll need:
White cardstock (8.5 x 11)
Green Textured Cardstock (Bazzil)
Green watercolor print paper (Bazzil)
Ink
Tombow Dual Brush Markers
Sizzix Shapes Library (Bunny, Boot, Tag)
Xyron X (permanent adhesive)
Glue (Lineco)
Foam pop dots (1/4 inch squares)
Ribbon
Sizzix eclips2 and eCal3

CUTTING AND ASSEMBLY:
Select the tag shape from the library.  Size as desired.  Draw a line the same width as the tag and apply the Wave effect and place on the tag.  Group.  Copy and paste to cut 2 from the green papers.  Cut a tag (hide the wave line) from white stock. 

Place the bunny on the mat, using the knife tool cut the bunny just below the paws. Select the top portion of the image and close path.  You can delete the other portion of the image.  Copy and paste the head to cut 2.  Create a small flower, stem and leaves using shapes from the library.  Select the boot from the library and size to fit the rabbit.  Make sure it will fit on the tag.  Cut the boot, flower, and two rabbits from white card stock.

Using the white tag as the base, choose one piece from each of the two green cuts.  I used the plain textured stock for the top portion of the tag and the print for the bottom of the tag.  Before gluing in place, using the blender tool, blend a little color to the edges of the pieces.  Glue in place.  Be sure to rub a little more color along the edges to hide the white paper a bit more. 

Pick one of the rabbit cuts and put through the Xyron.  Apply to the other rabbit head. Add an eye and nose using markers. 
Color the boot and add some dots to the boot and line the sole with a darker color.  Using some ink, add a little more color along the edges to cover the white. 

Fold over the front ear and glue the rabbit to the boot.  Secure the folded ear to the front of the boot with a little bit of glue.  Add the flower after you have colored it.  Add some pop ups to the back of the boot and secure to the front of the tag.

Add your sentiment as desired.  Add a ribbon hanger.  And it's all done. 

Thanks for stopping by again today!  If you missed yesterday's post, just scroll down the page a bit for yesterday's tag.

Hoping you have some creative time scheduled  this week and  be sure to stop by the Facebook page for a little more inspiration from other #eclipsecalmakers. 

Bunny Hop 2019 #eclipsecalmaker

Today on the eClips/eCal FB page, we're launching 5 days of tags with a Spring Bunny Hop theme.  Come join us and see what other makers have been creating.

Here's my first tag... simple and quick!

You'll need:
Kraft/oatmeal card stock (6 x 6))
Chocolate cardstock (6 x 6)
Foil Quill, standard tip and machine adapter
Silver heat activated foil
White cardstock (4 x 4)
Hoppy Easter Craft File (Creative Fabrica)
Easter Grass (eShape store)
Sizzix eclips2 and eCal3 software
scissors
Tombow markers (green)
Silver gel pen
Oatmeal Cookie Ink
blender tool with pads
foam pop dots (1/4 inch)
Glue (Lineco)

Using a basic tag shape from the library, size as desired.  The sentiment is a free file from CreativeFabrica.    The coloring is very subtle on the kraft/oatmeal colored paper.  Open the file, break apart and remove the rabbit.  Re-group the image.  Size and place the image on the tag shape.  Set the Hoppy Easter image to print2cut and print following the step by step instructions in the software to cut. 

The rabbit is an old free digital stamp (unknown origin); set the image to draw in the software.  Remove the blade housing from the machine and replace with the foil quill.  Secure the foil as the manufacturer directs and heat the tip.  "Cut" using the pen settings in the cutting window.  Once the foiling step has been completed, remove the foil.  DO NOT remove the mat from the machine.  Cut the rabbit. 

Cut 2 of the grass svgs using the white cardstock.  The file, Easter Grass, can be purchased through the eShape store.  Color using a marker - I used Tombow Dual Brush markers for this tag. 

ASSEMBLY: 
Using the Oatmeal ink and the blender tool, blend along the edges of the tag.  Outline the lettering Hoppy Easter using the silver gel pen. 

Glue one layer of grass to the bottom edge of the tag.  I wrapped the excess around the back of the tag.  If desired, you can cut an additional tag and glue to the back for additional support and to cover any excess grass.  Apply some pop dots to the back of the bunny and set in place.  Add the second piece of grass, gluing to secure. 

Add some complimentary colored ribbon, burlap ribbon in this case to the tag to hang. 

Thanks for dropping by today.

I hope you'll stop by over the course of the next several days and check out the remaining tags for this hop.  And be sure to stop by the eclips/eCal Facebook page to see more creative work from other makes who use the eclips and eCal software. 

Enjoy your time in your creative space this week!  Nurture your heart and soul! 

 

Foil Quill results

I finally was able to pick up a Foil Quill here locally. 

I'd pre-ordered from another company back in January, but they weren't able to secure all of their order and were still waiting for their first shipment.... so grateful they were willing to completely refund and I could go pick one up at one of the local craft stores.

I'm very impressed.  My first samples were near perfect.  Using cross-hatching or line fill and just adjusting it a bit will fill in most of the lettering. 


Just a little more tweaking and I think the fill will be perfected on the lettering.  In the meantime....

I found some really neat svg/png files to cut, but decided to use them as foiling patterns.    Using the Foil Quill fine tip and no additional adjustments to the draw/pen settings in eCal 3 and cut using the eclips2. 

I used Inktense watercolor pencils and a waterbrush to apply the color.  Love the results and hope you do too.  The background is an altered digi background (PhotoShop Elements) print of a "faux watercolor" piece I shared in this post

Thanks for stopping by.  So looking forward to my next bit of creative time.... hoping you have some time carved out in your busy schedule too! 

 

paper quilt - week 3

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! 

If you're interested in an eBrush, you can find more information at http://craftwellusa.com and click on the Shop tab. 

This sale is good until February 6th.  Don't miss out! 

paper quilt - week 2

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! 

 

paper quilt - week 1 completed

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! 

#eclipsecalmaker

Paper Piecing for <3 day

This file has been in my digital cutting file archives for a very long time.  I was happy to re-discover it and put it to good use.

The file is from Paper Piecing by Nikki (PPBN).  It was a fun image to put together and pretty straightforward.  And a breeze to cut using the eclips2 and eCal3 software. 

No real instructions necessary and it's a pretty good way to use up some of those scraps. 

Inking the edges adds dimension and a little more interest.  I added a little sparkle with a clear sparkle pen from Spectrum Noir, but you could use Wink of Stella or brush on some mica for that bit of shimmer on the tumbling hearts and wings.  I added a small swipe on the nose and in the eyes...but it doesn't show up much.   Add a piece of twine for the bucket handle and slip it under the arm to hold it in place. 

Valentine's Day is just around the corner

but at our house we'll be celebrating a little early. 

I'm so excited that the eclips2 and eCal3 software was able to do the "fussy cutting" for me!  There's no way I could have tackled that after last week's fall and hurting my wrist! 

All of my tags are now completed and ready to add to the goodies we're sharing with the grands.  I'll share that post at a later date when the "gifts" are all put together.  Here's one of the 10 I made.

 

• I used some images I've had in my digital stash for a very long time - images must be in png format for this to work
• Open eCal3 and under the FILE tab in the tool bar ribbon, use the IMPORT command. Select the image
• Size as needed, preview to make sure all of the images have the cut line around them properly. 
• Then use the print 2 cut feature - print then cut your images.
• The tags are also print 2 cut and I used the Funky Mother font for the lettering.  I added a heart to dot the 'i' by using the break apart command under OBJECT.  Remove the dot, open basic shapes and select the heart you want to use.  Resize and place over the 'i' as desired, making sure that all the lettering is set to print 2 cut print. 

Made this project so easy!  Using the import command will also work in eCal2 if you haven't upgraded yet.  

 

 

 

 

Keeping it simple

I had to spend a couple of hours looking for something that was appropriate for a couple of friends experiencing losses in their families.  Pinterest, the eclips2 and eCal3 to the rescue once again. 

I've created a short stack of these cards for this year.... really hoping we won't be using all of them anytime soon. 

Simple to create, cut and put together.  The eCal software made short work of this one.  4 card fronts to a single sheet of 8.5 x 11 white stock.  2 card bases to one sheet of the same size.  Scrap to cut for backing the heart cut out.  The inside of the card can be personalized with a sentiment of your choice before cutting or left blank for a handwritten note.  I used Tombow tape runners to secure my pieces together.

January is usually my month to make stacks of cards -- Right now, I have the makings of the next stack on my table now.  I started stamping and coloring last evening.  I'm glad I finally caved and got a stamping platform.  Pictures and details coming soon.... 

Thanks for dropping by!  Hoping your next creative session brings you some joy!  Keep on nurturing your creativity!