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Ornament card

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

Cards of the season

This card inspired by this Z-fold card made by Lisa (found here) is our primary Christmas card for this year.  I love how it turned out.  I didn't have the dies for the label or anything I felt was quite similar, but I did have an SVG set of nested labels I'd gotten from Penny Duncan a few years ago in my SVG vault of files.  So, opening eCal3 and gathering all the needed files, I got started on creating my own z-fold version of this card.

You'll need:
eCal3
Sizzix eclips2
cardstock (script print-paperstudio, black-FSJ, white-Neenah 110 lb)
bone folder
adhesives (scor tape, Lineco glue, glue dots)
White or holographic gel pen
Nested Labels (Penny Duncan)
Bethlehem and Nativity SVGs (123rf.com)
Sentiment stamp

due to the fact that Penny holds the copyright and is the creator of the label file, I can't share my SVG file with you.  these were fun to make and once all the pieces are cut, it's very rewarding to put them together and see the final results.  I know our friends and family will enjoy them this year. 

Thanks for dropping by today.  Hoping you're enjoying some creative time in your craft space this month.  #eclipsecalmaker


 

gobble gobble

Thanksgiving is just around the corner... I saw this cute and whimsical wood cut in an ad and figured why not?  :) 

I think it turned out pretty cute.   The turkey has his own personality... Love the eyelash yarn I found in my stash leftover from some projects a number of years ago. He might need a little trim on top though.  I haven't quite decided. 

And I decided to make some printable Thanksgiving postcards  using the eCal3 software and basic shapes library. 


You'll Need:
Turkey Time  WoodCreations. 
Gesso
White paint
Tack cloth
Foam brush
Paper  or paint
glue
Yarn
white gel pen
ink (optional for edges)
glue gun
eCal3 (basic shapes library and fonts of your choosing)
eclips2
printer

Thanks for dropping by.  Hope you enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving wherever you are.  We're looking forward to an early celebration with our family this weekend.   

Nurture your creativity and create space and time to do it! 

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.