Using Sizzix’s stamp and stencil tool to make a card.
I used Sizzix’s Stamp and Stencil tool to make a card. Using a layered stencil for the flowers and a stamp for the sentiment was easy with this tool. In the video tutorial, I share some thoughts and tips for using the tool.
After stenciling the layers and stamping, I finished the card with coordinating cardstock and a tape runner. It was quick and easy.
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Tag it Tuesday
This week’s tag combines a small watercolor sample and printables from the store to create a rustic-themed tag. The colors in the wood printable are subtle and repeated in the small watercolor.
My favorite printer brand for many years has been HP. I also use their ink supply service where I pay a monthly fee and they send me ink cartridges as needed. It comes out to be a lot less money this way. The HP Envy Inspire is a great-priced machine that will produce beautiful prints.
And if you are looking for a great crafting weight paper for printables, I have been using HP Project Paper. It is heavier than copier paper but not quite as heavy as cardstock. It is a great medium weight for layering, folding, and more!
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The close-up image shows so much detail in the printable colors and texture to the subtle ink blending around the edges. You can see how simple the watercolor painting is and how it works well when cropped into a circle.
This cute tag is made with a print and then cut image of a penguin from Vecteezy. It is a fun winter-themed tag with a stenciled background and finished off with an appropriate saying.
Today I am sharing a Gold Foil technique for Tag it Tuesday. I like the rustic application of the gold foil that coordinates with the pattern on the small envelope. Inside the envelope is a small card that has a sentiment and a butterfly sticker.
Most of the materials are linked below for your ease of use.
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Gwen Studio’s ribbons make for such a colorful ornament. While this is my version, there are a lot of options you can choose when making your ribbon ornament. Consider a limited color palette, different lengths of ribbons, and different thicknesses of ribbons.
Not only does this make an ornament, but you can use it all year round as a home decor piece. I think it would look nice hanging in a doorway or as a part of a larger shelf or table display.
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The image above shows my ribbon ornament in process. I love the variety of colors.
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The close-up image shows how close the ribbons are placed.
If you are interested in a different version, here is another ornament I made for an ornament swap using materials from Dollar Tree. [tutorial]
This shows the variety of using different lengths of ribbons as well as different kinds of ribbons. It is interesting to see the visual differences when making a few different design decisions.
I recently saw a technique for coloring etched glass that I wanted to try. It used a Sharpie marker to fill in the etching. I tried several different materials to color with and will share my experience.
To begin I am etching a wine glass with etchall creme. The video below will show you the entire etching process.
I chose the word “mine” to etch as a play on the word “wine” but also to indicate it is all mine for the user.
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After trying the permanent marker, I finally chose alcohol ink on a cotton swab to color the etching. This provided a smoother coverage in the color I desired. Removing the excess alcohol ink with water was the same as the permanent marker.
Please Note: Alcohol ink on glass will need to be sealed with a UV spray and can then also be covered with dishwasher-safe ModPodge after the UV spray.
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Make earrings with Shrink Plastic from @grafixinc and jewelry supplies from @beebeecraft. #affiliate
I enjoy making earrings. Often when I get an art supply I think about how I can make jewelry with it and that is the case when I got a set of beautiful stamps from BeebeeCraft, GLOBLELAND Flowers, and Leaves Background Silicone Clear Stamps.
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After stamping the shrink film with Stazon ink and trimming them down to the stamped image, I turned them over and applied alcohol ink with a cosmetic sponge.
Before shrinking, I used a paper punch to punch holes for hanging, and then I used a heat gun to shrink the film. To finish off the shrink film pieces, I coated each side with a single layer of UV Resin.
I used Benecreat wire and Mixed Green Round Glass Seed Beads from BeebeeCraft to finish the earrings.
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This close-up image shows the stamped image and the texture created by the alcohol inks.
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See how you can easily make a glitter pen with products from @Ceya @beacon @dollartree
This glitter pen is so easy to make and the results look so professional. There are only a few steps from start to completion. The glitter is enclosed on the inside of the pen so it doesn’t interact with your hand in any way when writing.
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To begin, you want to disassemble the pen. We are going to add glitter to the tube part of the pen.
Adding Glitter-it glue to the tube part of the pen and roll it around or shake it with the opening covered to make sure the entire interior of the pen tube is covered. Glitter-it is very liquid and works so well for this project, I am not sure there is another glue that could be substituted to work as well.
Then pour any excess Glitter-it back into the container.
Add glitter to the pen tube. I started by using a paper funnel but the liquid glue soaked the paper so I used a small spoon and scooped it into the tube over the glitter container which ended up being less messy.
Cover the end of the pen tube with your finger and shake the glitter around the pen tube. If needed, you can put the ink chamber of the pen back in place and use it to help move the glitter around the inside.
Then all you need to do is put the pen pieces back together to finish the pen. There is no need to wait for it to dry before assembling the pen.
Look how beautiful that glitter is inside the pen tube in the close-up image above!
I think it would also be neat to add a word in vinyl to the outside of the pen tube. Tell me in the comments below what word you would use on your own pen.
How to make a Father’s Day card with a ribbon tie. #cardmaking #affiliate #GwenStudios
with Gwen Studios
This is such a fun card for Father’s Day using Gwen Studios’ satin ribbon for a tie. You can stylize the tie or leave it a solid color. Having the kids do the decorating will make this project just that much more special. Add a sentiment or handwrite a special greeting.
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Gwen Studios’ satin ribbon makes the focal point of the card with the tie being made with the ribbon.
Materials used for making this Father’s Day card are simple. Colored cardstock for the card, white cardstock for the shirt, satin ribbon, ink pens to decorate the ribbon, scissors, tape runner, and adhesive.
Once the tie is stylized, there are only three parts to making the card; the card base, the shirt, and the tie.
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Learn how easy it is to make a resin charm necklace. #beebeecraft #craspire #youv #temu
I crafted this uv resin charm necklace using a collage piece of paper from my stash. I love being able to use created papers in jewelry making.
If you are interested in learning how to make the collage book pages, the tutorial is in the first part of this YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/jck3y6k38Yk
I used YouV jewelry resin in clear. This resin is toxic-free and cures in seconds to a minute making it very easy to work with.
