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Stampendous Glitters with Acetate Tutorial

Glitter & Acetate Tutorial

1.     Gather all the supplies you will need. 

Stamps, Acetate sheets, stazOn pad (& cleaner), glitter, glue & lots of scrap paper!  I used Stampendous Glitters for this sample in pearl Lavender, pearl Mint Green, and pearl Melon.  I also used Sunny Flowers Stampendous  stamps.

2.    You will want to use a StazOn pad for this technique so that you get a good impression on the acetate.  Make sure your pad is really inky!  The acetate will stick to your stamp so be sure to gently peel it off so that you don’t smear the image.  If your image is too wet, simply blot it off on some scrap paper.  Don’t forget to use the StazOn cleaner to clean your clear stamps immediately since acrylic stamps do not like solvent inks!  I clean mine then rinse them in a bowl of warm water with  a bit of dish soap to get the cleaner off too!

3.    Flip the image over, you will be applying the glitter to the back side of where you stamped  (This way you can still see the black lines clearly when its done)  You want to do one section at a time with the glitters.  The glue will dry enough to work with additional colors within a few minutes, but I will skip adjacent sections, then come back to them after a bit of drying time.  Apply your glue sparingly, but be sure to cover every bit of open space within the section of the image you are working on.  Do a small section at a time. Also, You will want to go all the way up to or even onto the black lines, as the glue will shrink in a bit after it is dry.  (I used PVA glue by Kay Kraft, that was what was recommended to me and it dries pretty fast…about 4 hours to total hard-as-a-rock dry…and dries clear.  Other glues such as Aleene’s or Crystal Effects should be fine, but dry time may differ)

4.    When you add the glitter, overcoat the image.  (Do this over a scrap sheet of paper so that later you can funnel it back into your container).  I will then lightly press with my fingers on top of the glitter so that I am sure its adhered.  Then shake and tap off the excess.  Don’t be afraid, it won’t fall off!

A   5.  After your area is glittered you can clean it up a bit by brushing the surrounding areas off with a flat brush  (Don’t get too close to the glitter yet…)  Also you can use a flat rounded object to scooch the glitter back into the lines if you went out a bit (you need to do this while its still wet!)

 

 

6.    Keep moving to the next area until the image is complete.  Let the image dry completely before trying to trim the acetate.  Also once the image is really dry you can run that same brush all around the acetate, even up next to the glittered  areas to really clean it up.  Total dry time will vary, but you will know its done when you can see the glitter color clearly through the other side.  (It will appear white until dry) And once its hard you know its done!

Back view (glitter side up)

Front view wet (ink side up)

That’s the basics!  All you have to do is complete the card…now you try one! Here are some of the samples that I created.

This is the card that I finished using the piece for the tutorial.  The pale  green (Melon) is a bit hard to see (its in the center around the purple dots), but if I tilt the card to see the color, the flash hits the acetate wrong and creates a glare.  Hmmm.

I cut the acetate piece to a small rectangle, then mounted that on a piece of Salt Dotted Swiss Bazzill (The image is glued on to glitter parts so that it doesn't show through.

I also stamped, glittered and cut out 2 separate leaves on scrap acetate then stuck them behind the flower image.

 

One more sample for you today.  This one uses the same flower image from Sunny Flowers by Stampendous.  I used Stampendous Tigerlily and Sunflower  pearl glitters for this one.  After the image was dry I added black glitter to the front of the piece on the dots for added interest.

The background paper is Bo Bunny from the Love Shack collection.  I stamped some flowers over the corners from a different Stampendous set...Jumbo Flower... then also added black glitter to the centers of those.

I hope this was helpful for you!  If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment or email me!  Thanks for stopping by today!    -Cyndi

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Review Preview Bear Hugs!

Happy Friday!  The ATS DT is trying something new: Each week we are going to highlight one of the newest released sets at CC Designs.  This week is the adorable Bear Hugs set, and I am up with a fun project for you...a joy fold card!  Be sure to check out the ATS blog to see all the other fun projects we made...PLUS find out who has a $5 Gift Certificate for ATS  up for Blog candy this week!!

“Joy Fold”  Card

The joy fold card is a card that was featured on Splitcoast Stampers a few weeks back and I thought that I would share how I made this one with you!  These cards are so fun and easy to make…  Its like having a small card on a larger card, except they are interlocked.

You want to start with a “base” card that will be your regular card dimensions

            -I did mine 4.25x11 for the base, then folded this in half to make 4.25x5.5

            -Cut off about 1.5 inches from the top layer  (so the back will still be

 4.25x5.5 and the front will now be 4.25x4)

            -You can layer pattern paper over these if you desire (front  PP layer will be

                        4 x 3.75 and inside bottom PP layer will be 4 x 5.25)

The next main part is your smaller card.

            -My small card base started at 3 x 7 so that when its folded it becomes

3 x 3.5)

            -You can put layers of pattern paper on this small card or just the

                        Stamped panel

When all of your layers are assembled on the small card and the large card base you will attach the two cards  together.  Open up both cards.  Lay the large one with the open end on the right.  (fold on the left) Lay the smaller one with the open end on the left.  Position the back (bottom) of the small card on top of the inside of the larger card so that the fold of the small card is about 1” from the open end of the inside.    Attach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then you will fold the top of the large card over the inside of the small card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finally close the small card so it is folded over the bigger one. 

 They will then be nested together.  To hold the little card shut you can position a button or photo turn on the large card so that it is glued onto the larger card but it hangs over the smaller one.

That’s it!  Have fun creating J   -Cyndi

Supplies:

Stamps: Bear Hugs, Its My Birthday, Lucky’s Christmas Wish

Paper: Cogsmo PP (Cosmo Cricket); Kraft, Tangerine Tango, Blue Bayou, Real Red (SU!)

Ink: Palette Hybrid Noir

Accessories: markers (copic); buttons , dimensional, red gingham ribbon

 

 

Gum Slider Tutorial & the Mane Squeeze

Remember this cute little gum slider from a week or so ago?  It was an idea of the week on Christine's Scraps Chats Newsletter!  Cool!  She has had some requests for a tutorial so here goes!  First though, the details for both the old one and the new one :)

The one on the left uses the Little Bits kit "Love Ya Much" by CC Designs, available from All That Scraps.  The rest of the details can be found on this post--->HERE. 

For the one on the left I used the other cute little Valentine's set by CC Designs, "Love Ya Lots".  She is stamped in Palettte Hybrid Burnt Umber and colored in with copic markers E21, E33, E37, R20, and V12.  The pattern paper is by Cloud 9 Design and is also at  All That Scraps.

Now for the directions:

1. For a Stride gum slider cut cardstock to 3.5" x 6".  Along the 6" side you will score at 2 1/4", 2 5/8", 4 7/8", and 5 1/4".  (This will give you the dimensions of 2 1/4" for the top & bottom, and 3/8" for the sides with an extra 3/4" to close the flap (by making it 6" even you can get 2 pieces out of a 12" width)

2. Adhere stamped panel to the front of the scored piece (one of the wider pieces).  Fold all the scored lines, matching up the middles of the front and back panels and punch a hole near the top through both layers...I used a 1/8" hole punch for narrow ribbon.

3. Pull ribbon through the hole and all the way out, matching the ends so they are the same length.  Insert gum so that the end of the pack is resting on the top of the ribbon and push down into the cardstock, which will pull the ribbon down with the gum.  I then adhered the side shut with mono-adhesive, but Sticky Strip would also be a good choice.

Once the gum is all the way down in and hidden, knot the ribbon.  The gum is pulled out by pulling up on the ribbon.  Pretty simple!  If this still doesn't make sense, try going to the Splitcost Stampers website to see the Slider card tutorial by Beate Johns.  Click ----->HERE.

As always, thanks for visiting! -Cyndi

Got Milk? box with directions

Isn't he adorable?  This is the little piggie that I love so much from the CC Designs latest release Love Ya Lots.  The cow idea isn't mine...the credit goes to Tricia of Simply Stamping,  who is also on the ATS Design Team.

So inside the little box is what else?  Cow Tails!  Hehe! He is stamped with Palette Hybrid Burnt Umber and colored in with copic markers.  The pattern Paper is from last years retired SU! collection. The little box is super simple, and I even did a mini-tutorial for you.

Cut a piece of cardstock to 3.5" x 7".

Score at 1", 3", and 5".  This will give you the triangle with the 3 side being 2" tall each.  The extra inch is your flap to glue to the back.  a bit of mono or glue stick will work fine, since it will be tied up with some ribbon.  I used the wide Regal Rose grosgrain and retired narrow Chocolate Chip.  I also tied up the cowtails inside with a bit of ribbon so they wouldn't scoot around.  (I used 5 candies for the perfect fit)

These will be the perfect size little gifts for my girls to give their friends...I guess they don't really do Valentines anymore in Middle School?  But candy is always appreciated by teen girls :)  TFL!

-Cyndi

Altered Pringles can tutorial

We made these cute treat containers for teachers the other night.  I started with a pringles can since we eat so many, LOL!  (pringles that is, not cans)

Gather all of your supplies.  I used the "25% more" size of pringles, so my can may be bigger than the one you use.  I cut my pattern paper to 10.25" x 10".  Also, I cut some strips of paper and ribbon to wrap around the can as well.

Apply your mod podge to the back of the paper.  I don't think sticky strip would work as well (plus you would need way too much) and mono definately won't hold up.

Wrap the paper around the can, gently pressing and rolling.  Hold on to the ends for just a minute or so.  I actually added a dab extra of mod podge over the seam and pressed again (it will dry clear).  Add your next layers in the same manner, being careful to start at the same point so all your seams meet up!

Here's what our finished products looked like from the other night.  Of course I didn't think about pics at the time and I ran out of that paper, so I had to make more!  To finish the can I punched out the tag and looped some black hemp through it and around the ribbon before adding a dab of mod podge under the knot to hold it down.

I used Creepy Crawly DSP;whisper white, pumpkin pie, and basic black cardstock;basic black and pumpkin pie pads; 1.25",1 3/8" circle, and scallop sircle punches;Batty for you;black and pumpkin narrow grosgrain ribbon, and black hemp.  All supplies are Stampin' Up!

Thanks for stopping by!

-Cyndi

Christmas box CASED

You may have seen my post last week from my Advent Calendar class.  Well, while I was working with the Dashing paper pack I thought I'd make a few extra things to show those guys what they still had plenty of paper for later.  They all loved this box and wanted directions.  I found the original Halloween box and tutorial about a month ago on someone's blog, but I don't remember where (I read waaaay too many).  So, now I have to re-invent the wheel.

First you need to cut 2 pieces of pattern paper 10" x 4.5".

(I actually would have done this with one 10" x 10" piece and cut out the corners, but this way is better because you have the advantage of double paper on your bottom layer which will make it more sturdy.)

Turning the paperso that you are scoring on the long side, you will score it at    0.5", 2.75",7.25", and 9.5".   Do this to both pieces.

This is what the 2 pieces will look like after you fold on the scored lines.

This will give you 0.5" for the turnover, 2.25 for the height, and 4.5 for the width

Lay one down and turn the other perpindicular to it and lay it on top.  Apply adhesive to keep these layered together. 

At this point punch 1/8" holes in the top corners on each side (8 total holes)...going through both the side and the flap layer.  Add eyelets to the holes.  Thread ribbon through the eylets and "tie-up" each corner.  Lastly add any embellishments and ta-da!!

I used Dashing Dseigner paper for the box.  The filling is red printer paper cut into 1/4" strips then ran through my crimper.  I used the new hostess set to stamp (I'm blanking on the name) on the round tab punch  and the circle punch in Real Red.  The box is tied together with Red gingham ribbon threaded through Old Olive eyelets from the Earth Elements eyelet assortment.

On Board Clipboard Advent Calendar Tutorial

FINALLY, here is the tutorial I have been promising for the Advent Calendar Clipboard!  As stated before, I looked for a tutorial and never found one, so here you go!  I know I saw these on someone's blog awhile back, but never found the samples again!  This calendar is part of a class I am doing, see the next post for details :)

Gather all of your supplies:

Clipboard, stamps of choice, inkpads, Mod Podge, punches, foam brush, magnetic strips, paper clips, pattern paper.

I used regular sized paper clips and precut magnetic strips, you can also purchase this by the roll.

Cut your pattern paper to size.  I used "Dashing" DSP from Stampin' Up!  For the top piece I used the muti-colored polka dots.  The piece is 6 1/2" x 9". (But you could probably cut it down to 6" and get 2 out of one sheet)  The bottom piece is the muti-colored stripes, the size is 3" x 9".

  I cut a pattern for the top piece that will get cut out.  I used printer paper, found the center, cut down into it, then bent it around the clip, forming the edge, then cut that out.  (It took a couple of pieces before it was just right)  I then traced that pattern on the back of my polka dot piece and cut out the clip piece.   (Note: The hole will slip up under the actual clip to the top of the inside piece that is actually attached to the board.  I left some extra at the top of the pattern, then cut it off after it was attached to the board.)

  Apply Mod Podge to the back of the pattern paper pieces, being careful not to get it too thick, but be sure to cover every inch so you won't get bubbles.  Turn it over and apply to the board.  Be sure to spread out the paper evenly so that there are no bubbles.  You will have a little bit of paper hanging over the sides, thats ok, we'll fix it later!

I also applied a thin coat of Mod Podge to the top of my clipboard to give it a shiny finish.  It will also hold up better to being handled a lot.  (Personally I think I like the matte finish better now that its done).  You can also apply a thin coat over your ribbon to "stiffen" it up.

Set this part aside and do your stamping.  I used Season of Joy, All in a Row, Best Friends Alphabets and Pure & Simple Alphabet numbers(retired).  I stamped all of my numbers first and then punched them out so they were nice and centered.  I used the small tag punch then layered them on Real Red punched with the large tag punch. 

After the tags were layered I inserted a paperclip in between the layers at the top of each.  I left just a bit sticking out.  This allowed me a spot to tie on the ribbons.  The back of the clip which you can see is what will stick to the magnetic strips that you will glue onto the board.  This way the tags can be easily changed out.  (BTW, you want 0-9, plus an extra 1 and an extra 2)

Apply your magnetic strips to the center of you panel on your clipboard.  Attach ribbons to the tops of the tags and the top of the clipboard.

Flip the board over and laying it on a cutting mat, trim the excess paper and ribbon with a sharp exacto knife.

Flip it back over and you are done!  The colors I used are Real Red, River Rock, and Always Artichoke.  The paper actually has Old Olive in it instead of Artichoke, but the stripes are so small, that it looks fine.  This way I had ribbon to match since we didn't have any skinny OLive ribbon!  Here's the final product:

Coaster Mini Album

I've tried to be really good lately, but illness will get you every time.  I have had a nasty cough/cold for a couple of weeks now, and thought it was getting better.  But starting last Thursday, it was whooping my butt!  Busy mom of 4 that I am, I didn't take time to go to the doc til Sunday, and guess what?  I have pneumonia, bwaaa!  I don't have time to be that sick!  But by that night I felt like pure death and was soooo glad that I had gone.  Today is a bit better, and tonight I'm antsy from the stupid meds so I thought I'd catch up.  Sorry to be away!

I obviously haven't felt like stamping this weekend, but earlier in the week I put together a bit of a tutorial and a cute mini-book.  The mini album is made for a gal at my kids' dentist that just had a baby.  She's a sweetheart, and I thought it would be a bit of good advertising, tehehe.

Here's the finished product, I thought it turned out kinda cute!  I wanted to keep it simple though, so I used a Simply Scrappin' Kit, Special Delivery Boy from Stampin' Up!  And I hate to admit, but there's no stamping involved! The kits are great because they now have 3 sheets of each of the pattern papers, and textured cardstock!!  Not to mention of course the million punchouts.

So, for the tutorial bit: I started with 5 plain medium weight coasters and 10 pieces of 4x4 pattern paper.  In order to cover the coaster you will need a good adhesive.  My favorite for chipboard is a spray adhesive, but they are sooo messy, so if a prject involves a lot of pieces, I don't go that route.  Next favorite is SNAIL adhesive, AKA Mono ADhesive.  I lay the adhesive down on the chipboard, not the paper.

Be careful to get all the edges, then a good portion of the middle of the piece as well.  Place the paper on the coaster, being careful to line up the edges so there is no blank space and adhesive showing.    After covering all you pieces front and back, you want to sand the edges with sandpaper or a sanding block.

After finishing the 5 coasters I punched through the top one with a standard 1/4" hole punch (I really need a crop-a-dile!).  Line up this hole onto the next coaster, trace, and punch.   Repeat until all coasters are punched.  The insert a loose leaf ring, attach ribbons, and voila!

Again, I did no stamping on this project, just used the punchouts, and added some simple mats from the cardstock within the Simply Scrappin' pack.  I wanted it to stay very simple.  Here are some pics from the inside:

  Thanks for visiting!  I hope to feel like stamping in a few days and I'll share more then :)

In Color Markers Tutorial

I have been promising this forever, and I am finally getting around to it, as I have a terrible case of insomnia going!  I first saw this at Regionals I think, but I don't know who to credit as the genius behind the inspiration.

First, gather your supplies: You will need new Blender pens, Ink refills, and a plastic surface to work on.  Hint: Each year there are 6 new In Colors.  You get 3 blender pens with dual tips in a package, which gives you 6 new markers!!  Just remember to label the ends as they kinda look alike!

Next, drop about 6-8 drops of reinker onto a plastic (non-absorbant) surface.  I use the inside of an empty stamp box.  Then you simply roll the end of the blender in the ink puddle.  You may want to let it absorb, then repeat the roll a couple of times.  (You can also pull the tips of any of our markers or blenders out with the tweezers in the Tool Kit and apply the ink directly, but I prefer this method...I think the ink absorbs better)

 

Finally, swipe the new marker across some scratch paper to get off the excess, then you are ready to roll...you have a New In-Color Stampin' Write Marker!