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Tuesday, 8 March 2016

Cards with Marianne Border Stamps

Hello hello everyone! How are you? This is Deepti Stephens and today I'll be showing you How to Use Border Stamps in a Fun and Creative Way. It's a kind of lengthy post - so many cards and so many pics in one post so just grab a cup of coffee or anything you like, relax and enjoy reading this post. :)

Today I'm going to show you six card designs made by using Marianne Stamps. Did you check them at the shop? No? Go and check after reading the post! These stamps are a must to have in your stash because they are pocket friendly, so versatile and they have great designs too. Let me show you the stamps first that are in stock now.. 


click on the images to go their respective sites

Look at them! They are so wonderful isn't it? I chose Border Stamp - Arrows and made cards out of this stamp set. I'll be showing you how you can use these border stamps in a fun and different way. Always remember 'Imagination is more important than knowledge' :)


Here I sponged the background with mustard seed distress ink and stamp the reel image with mustard seed and grey inks. 


I stamped the reel image on to some Neenah Solar White Card Stock with Archival Jet Black Ink


Then I masked off the edges with post it notes and stamped small images from different stamp set.


I then fussy cut it out and adhered it on to the card base.


Finally stamped the sentiment from Technique tuesday, I bent the sentiment at an angel and stamped just to add a little bit of interest to my card.


Here is the second one! I simply masked the edges of the card stock and stamped the arrows with Black Soot Distress Ink.


And stamped the sentiment from Altenew - Super Script 2 on to some Neenah Card Stock with Hero Arts Neon Pink Ink and fussy cut it and adhered it on to the card base.


I love how this card turned out! The splotchy stamping, colors and everything is funky about this card :)


Here comes the next! I simply placed one of the stamps on to the acrylic block upside down - i.e., the details of the stamps facing the acrylic block and the solid portion looking upwards. 


And stamped on to the card stock with pigment inks. 


So cool! Isn't it? Here is another one made with the same technique - a kind of color block pattern :)


I used pigments inks for stamping again!


You can also make plaid pattern or any fancy pattern you like.


Here is the next one! I ink blended the background with Seedless Preserves and Picked Raspberry Distress Inks. After finishing the blending I stamped the checks pattern repeatedly on the background with Picked Raspberry distress ink.


Look at that cool tone on tone background! (Y) Finally stamped the sentiment with Archival Jet Black Ink.


Here comes the last one -  the most funkiest mixed media kind of card! I didn't know that it would turn out like this :) It's one of the craziest cards ever that I made! LOL!

I partially stamped the diamond pattern with Versamark ink and heat set it with Zing White Embossing Powder. Then I ink smooshed the background with distress inks.


I stamped the sentiment on vellum and adhered it on to the card base. I rubbed the versamark ink on one side of the panel and heat embossed it with gold embossing powder.

And that's it! I hope I gave you some ideas on how to use these stamps and I hope you got inspired. 
Thank you so much for stopping by. See you soon :)

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Wednesday, 27 January 2016

COLOURING AND LAYERING OF STAMPED IMAGES-A TUTORIAL BY ANITA KEJRIWAL

Hello everyone, 
This is Anita Kejriwal here and I am here to share with you a tutorial on stamping and colouring and layering.

Stamping and colouring is a favourite passion of mine and colouring stamped images is something that is very close to my heart. Seeing the black and white images emerge as coloured ones, fill my moments and my heart with joy. So here, I am sharing with you something that I immensely love .


COLOURING AND LAYERING OF STAMPED IMAGES.

You all are familiar with colouring. However , I have done a short video tutorial to show how I colour my images especially floral images. I have used the Zig brush pens, although you can use any colouring medium of your choice. Please follow this video for colouring part and for the layering part, please follow the step by step pictures given below. each picture is well explained. But before we begin, let me tell you a little about layering. This is just breaking up your image into several layers beginning from the bottom to the top most and layering them on top of each other to create a 3D effect. This requires lot of visual play by your eyes to be able to understand which layer comes when. Although the method is bit time consuming, but the end result  is super beautiful. So, its worth all the effort.
This is PICTURE HEAVY POST !!!!! So please be patient and just follow each step. I have used the Rose stamp from Impression Obsessions but you can use any image of your choice. I would advice you to begin with simple stamps and move on to more complicated ones. 
So lets begin !!!!!





A video tutorial on watercolouring

                                           

So now that your colouring is done, lets start layering.

First cut out all the stamped images with a nice sharp scissors taking to cut the most detailed part as much as close as possible. Just study the image and then break up into several layers like in the picture below.




In this picture below, note how I have cut out the leaves and rose. I have disintegrated the rose in three parts. outer middle and inner most. Leaves are few more to add more layers beneath.

     

                           Always remember to colour the edges with a dark brown or black pen as the                                                   white edges really look bad. Colouring of the edges helps the final                                                                                       image to emerge as one.




Then apply double sided foam tape to all the layers at the back. Take care to cover as much area as possible.




In this picture below, lay down the first full image on to the base layer taking care to match them perfectly over each other. On this base , other layers will come.



This how the layers will come. Now just follow the image, leaves below will come down and so will all the other layers.

 
This is how the final result will be.



To create the card, I took a base 8/8 inches and the took the same stamp and stamped it all over the front with antique linen, as in the picture below.


 
Then using the lightest shade of yellow and green paint the images with very watery brush strokes, Basically I am creating a very subtle background to compliment with my focal stamped image.

 

Then I used this spellbinder card creator die set to create a layered window and matted it on green                                                                            card stock
                                     

                                         I have also used these die cuts to embellish my card.
                                         

                                               finish of the card,by placing all the elements together.
                                                   

                                                    This is how the final project looks like.




 So you see, how beautiful this process is. It makes the most simplest image breathtaking. So now, just gather your supplies and get going. All the supplies here, are easily available at thecraftshop.in--an awesome craft supply store that has the best brands with them. So let me see, what you come up with. Please feel free to ask me anything if you do not understand or any other details.

I hope you like this post. I will be coming up with more such lessons in future. So do leave your comments as to what you would like to see. Your words mean a lot to me so please do give your feedback. Thanks a ton for being so patient with me. HAPPY CRAFTING!!!!

Sunday, 20 September 2015

How to use EzMount for Rubber Stamps

Hello Everyone,
Shilpa here,

Today I would like to share with you my experience with Ez mounted Rubber stamps. Many of you know I love my stamps and specially rubber stamps with artsy designs. Priya's shop The Craft Shop has got fabulous collection of stamps, you can check them all here. 

Have you noticed some of the rubber stamps are 'unmounted' ..what does that mean.. they are not mounted on cling foam.
Crafty Individuals, Designs by Ryn...these stamps are under this category.
Either you can use them sticking on acrylic block with adhesive or you can use EZ Mount



EZ Mount comes in 8.5*11" sheet
I recently bought this and I am loving it!! 

here is small tutorial how to mount your rubber stamps on cling EZMount foam.

First Without mounting them, I stamped my butterflies using Jet black Archival Ink(for our future reference) .


Cut all the designs as closely as possible.




There are two sticky sides to EZ Mount foam. Use the one with instructions written on it.




Cut the foam according to the size of stamps.



Peel off the white text paper and stick stamp on it.



Cutout the side foam close to rubber stamp as much you can. Tim holtz Non-stick scissor works best for this.

I stamped butterfly images after adhering EZ Mount foam
here you will find clear difference.


Yes, with EZMount Cling foam stamp gives crisp image.

I feel this is very good investment for Stampers.
Do try it...you can buy them here.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Different Ways to use Jones Tones Ultra Puff Paints

Hello Everyone,
Shilpa here,



Have you checked Jones Tones Puff and Glossy 3D paints at Priya's The Craft Shop yet!

And Good news is- they are in 25% off
check them here

Let's know more about them!
  • there are 2 types of 3D paints available- Puff and Glossy
  • they come in very ergonomic designed tube with super fine tip.
  • Can be used on Paper, Wood, Glass, Ceramics and Pottery.
  • Can be cleaned with water when it is wet.
  • Permanent colors
  • Soft and stretchable 

Here are few uses:

Decorate Frames

 (Source- Pinterest)


Alter Bottles or Mason Jars 

(Source- Pinterest)


Decorate Candle (you can use Jone Tones 3D Glossy for this)

(Source - Pinterest)

Decorate Tshirts

(Source - Alisa Burke blog )


Use on your cards

(Source- Pinterest)

Decorate your handmade flowers
(source- Pinterest )

    Make pearl swirls

    Easy Embellishments

    You will find here- Puff paints puff after heating with heat tool, creates wonderful texture.
    Sprinkle glitter on it when it is wet, creates beautiful embellishments 

      here is easy Mixed media background technique Tutorial with Jones Tones 3D paint...


      Stamp with background text stamp (here I've used Heidi Swapp) with Jet black Archival ink.
      Draw desired shape with Jones Tones puff paint. Let it dry. (takes 2-3 hours)



      Give the whole surface a coat of white gesso.



      Fill in water colours.


      Apply distress ink through stencil.



      Add some splashes of paints, circles of colors.....just for interest. 
      Highlight raised area with Viva Decor Ink gold
      and our background is ready


      Cut this according to your project need, you can make card, tag or small canvas with this...just need to add flowers and embellishments!

      Do try Jones Tones Puff Paints!!
      Grab it till they are in 25 % off Sale

      For more mixed media projects visit my blog - Neon diary

      Thanks so much for stopping by.
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