Saturday, May 23, 2015

Happy Birthday Card with Technique Junkies

 It's always a good idea to have extra birthday cards ready to go at a moments notice, so I whipped up this cute card using TJ's Whimsical Birthday Cake stamp.  I colored the image with Spectrum Aqua markers.  Now I'll have another card for my birthday stash.


Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Metallic Bee Canvas

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I love the metallic trend! and it's even better, when you can distress the finish. The new Tim Holtz Kraft Core Metallic Collection is amazing. I've created a trendy bee canvas to show you just how much fun you can have creating with this new paper.


 Metallic Bee Canvas Supplies:
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Step 1. Cut strips of the copper paper 7 3/4" x 1 1/2" long. Emboss the paper. Since the paper is longer than the embossing folder, place the folder on the un-embossed end of the paper, line the design up and run through the machine again to emboss the full strip. 

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 Step 2. Distress the raised areas with the Sand-it Gadget. This will reveal the kraft core.

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Step 3. Add a layer of black slightly wider to the back of the embossed strip. Distress the edges with a tool or scissors.

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 Step 4. With strong double sided tape, attach to the canvas.

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Step 5. Die cut and emboss the bee using the gold paper. Distress the raised areas with the Sand-it
Gadget.

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Step 6. Ink over the sanded areas with black ink.

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Step 7. Use foam adhesives to mount the bee on the canvas.

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This was a quick and stylish project to make. Wouldn't you Bee Happy to give it a try? ~ Gini

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Life's a Beach

Oh, the summertime is almost here, and of course, I can't wait.  I  saw this photo of my Aunt Pat and Uncle Conroy at a family reunion and begged for a copy of it!  I love how vintage and charming it is.  I built up layers of stamped images on my base page and then started adding all of the embellishments.  It was so fun to create.


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Sunday, May 17, 2015

Thank You - Another Create A Card Die From Crafter's Companion

Last week, Crafter's Companion released the latest Create-a-Card Dies, with sentiments that make card making elegant and easy.  After I die cut my image, I applied adhesive with my Xyron Creative Station, and glittered the surface.  I made a presentation envelope to house the card - and it fits just perfectly!
May Arts Ribbon 
Want2Scrap Pearls
Art Institute Glitter
Xyron Adhesive