What I love about Ann Butler's Faux Quilting stamps is that they work great on fabric as they do on paper. All you need is to use your heat tool to dry and set them. I'm not a sewer but I wanted to try creating a project with fabric so I'll be able to share their versatility.
I started with arranging 1" faux quilting stamps on my block and stamped a piece of cheesecloth. I used Ann Butler's Crafter's Ink by Clearsnap to stamp the fabric. I applied the ink randomly on the stamps so I'll get a blending colors effect.
After the ink was dry I cut a few pieces of filler to fit a small frame that I wanted to use. I placed the fabric with the pattern face down and pushed the filler through the frame, creating a raised cushion.
I added a few buttons and pins to finish the project. Now I will have a decent place for my pins, not that I have so many, but at least I won't have to stick them in the eraser...
I love creating mini albums but not always use paper. I try to challenge myself to try new materials and see what kind of mini albums they would make. Today I played with fabric. And the best thing is that this mini album doesn't need any sewing at all. So if you don't have a sewing machine or don't know how to sew you can still create this mini album! All you need is some ink, acrylic paint and stamping objects to create this fun project! I'm sure there are some fabric pieces in your stash you can play with...right?
For this mini album you can use any type of cotton fabric or cheesecloth. It needs to be flexible and thin enough to be folded and its texture needs to be the kind you can paint on because it will be covered with gesso to prime it. felt, for example will not work here. This is basically the same process as creating a canvas for the wall only without the frame. We will prime the fabric with the gesso so it will seal the fabric and prevent any absorption of the mediums we will be adding.
Once all the fabric pages have been primed and thoroughly dried we can start adding the patterns, words and colors to the pages. I used Ann Butler's pigment ink by Clearsnap that is suitable for fabric and is permanent after a heat set with a heat tool or an iron. The color scheme I chose was teal, purple and black. I also used black acrylic paint. As usual, I didn't have a plan, so I started adding colors and shapes. The important thing in creating this type of project is layering. Layer colors, words and shapes to create an interesting page with a message. I didn't add photos but it is definitely something you can add. Just make sure everything is completely dry so the photos will not be stained or wet.
To create the different patterns on the page I used Ann Butler's 2" Faux Quilting Acrylic Stamps and found objects like TP roll and an old credit card. You can use whatever objects you have to create stamps in any shape or size. I also used the really cool martha Stewart brushes to add all kinds of lines. Make sure to dry each page before turning it over to work on the other side.
Here are some of the supplies you'll need for this project. Some of these are affiliate links which means if you click the link and make a purchase, I get paid a few coins. This helps me keep on blogging and sharing different projects with you. Thanks in advance for your support, dear friends!
White Canvas Fabric
Fabric Ink
Martha Stewart Brushes
White Gesso
Letter Stamps
Fabric Tac
For all the tips, tricks and a full process check out the video.
I recently got the 6X6 Burlap Paper stack by MME and decided to play with it. I tried different materials and techniques on it and I have some conclusions.
I sprayed the first page with color sprays. I have to say the shimmer is only slightly showing because the burlap is basically a type of fabric with large holes that absorbs all the shimmer. However paper glues to it with no problems. Foe some reason burlap reminded me of vintage so I embellished all the pages with a vintage look patterned paper scraps.
The second page was stenciled with acrylic paint. I recommend using a large stencil pattern because a smaller pattern will not be visible.
The last page was sprayed and finger colored with acrylic paint. I also added more paint with Gelatos. I cut a burlap with a Large Sizzix die, which worked beautifully. However I also tried cutting the burlap with a Spellbinders die and that didn't work at all.
Make sure to watch the step by step video tutorial to see how much fun I had playing with the burlap papers and how I did all the techniques.
The new year is almost here and it's time to make some important resolutions. I'm planning to make some resolutions and I created this special mixed media mini album covered with fabric so I'll have a really special place to put them in.
I've used a Basically bare 2 rings chipboard binder that is really easy to cover and embellish. I started with covering the binder with fabric adhering it to the binder with fabric adhesive. Then I sprayed it with color sprays to add some color. I also stamped the binder with two colors of distress ink: blue and green.
I embellished it with modeling paste with a swirl pattern and added flowers and leaves.
On the inside I adhered patterned paper and tied a lace ribbon for a final touch and to hide the binder mechanism a little.
Now all I need to do is make my resolutions and make them happen!!
CHA is always a source for a lot of fun and inspiration! Here's a simple but pretty project courtesy of one of the adhesive companies in the show.
All you need is a felt bag or purse and lots of embellishments like flowers, buttons, beads and more, then you can start the embellishing party! Mix and match the shapes, materials and colors and you'll get a really wonderful creation!
To celebrate the new year a few friends and I decided to have fun with a telephone scraplift game! It's always interesting to see the initial sketch compared with the final layout and the journey in between.
Here's the layout I got from libeeti.
לכבוד השנה החדשה החלטנו לשחק במשחק טלפון שבור כייפי. הנה הדף שקיבלתי מליביטי
Here's my interpretation....
הנה הפרשנות שלי
Two major things happened in my layout. The first is the style, I completely changed the style and the mood of the layout, by taking it to a more mixed media look. The second is the interpretation of the sketch, I used the main motifs from libeeti's layout and made a different interpretation.
* Two photos,the right one with a frame: libeeti used a paper frame, I used a canvas framed that I misted.
* Three round embellishments: in libeeti's layout there are two doilies and a big paper flower, I used patterned paper circles.
לקחתי מוטיבים מרכזיים מהדף של ליביטי ולקחתי אותם לכיוון של מיקס מדיה: שתי תמונות כשהימנית ממוסגרת, שלושה קישוטים עגולים
* Horizontal borders and strips: I used a few materials for the borders such as paper, lace and bandage.
פסים אופקיים לרוחב הדף ובורדרים
* The W flags shapes: I used the W shape and created little W tip flags.
צורת וי בקצה הבורדרים של ליביטי הפכה אצלי לגידלונים
* For embellishments I added hexagons and cork letters.
