Make your own Flourishes with Ness

Hi everyone Ness here to share with you today something I did quite sometime ago now but love this technique.

These flourishes you can make in advance and just keep making them and extend on the one's you have already bought too.

Ok so lets get started

Some supplies you will need to get started

1. Flourishes you have in your stash still attached to the clear backing
2. Liquid Pearls (you can also use stickles and puffy paint)
3. Transparency Sheets
4. and of course your scanner and printer (or take it down to your local newsagent to have photocopied).


Step 1.

Put your flourish face down on the scanner. Scan and save to your computer. Print this sheet out and this will be your template. You can also change the sizes of your flourishes by making them larger or smaller.

I scanned a couple of different one's on the 1 sheet to use for this tutorial today. Keep these templates to use again in the future.


Step 2.

Place your transparency sheet over the top of the scanned flourishes template and start dotting with the Liquid Pearls. If you over dot don't worry just wipe it off with a wet one and start again. Too easy no mistakes plus you can always cover with a flower or other embellishment if needed.


Step 3

Allow to dry. Once dry trim around your flourishes and place on your layout.

I love this technique and the colours are endless really, with new colours to add regularly. I did a heap of them all at one time so I have plenty to use for awhile and I still have plenty left in my bottles of Liquid Pearls to keep making more when I need to.

You can also use more than 1 colour for your flourish to give it a totally different look.

Here is a layout I have done using this technique. All the flourishes on this layout are handmade using this technique.


Hope you enjoyed this tutorial today and give this one a whirl, you won't be sorry.

Thanks for stopping by.

Ness &

Decoupaged wooden letters tutorial 6/17

Hi everyone Wanda here, I am gonna show you how I made this Family wall decoration

A great way to show off your Grand kids maybe a sports pic or a vacation trip ..... I choose to show off my 2 Beautiful Grand daughters

First you are going to need your wooden letters I bought mine at Michael's and they are 9ins.

your mod podge, any black paint ,a pencil, scissors, sand paper, Sm foam brush and a printer.

First I painted my letters black try to do nice even strokes so you don't have a lot of brush lines

While the letters are drying choose the pictures you want to use and print them with your printer, I made mine black & white .

Then you are going to lay your picture on the letter where you want it and flip it over so you can trace around it with your pencil. I add a little two way tape to keep it in place when flipping it...

Once you have traced them go a head and cut them out don't worry if they go over the edge of the letter ...you are gonna sand them.

Next you are going to take your mod podge and apply it to the back of your picture then place your picture where you want it on your letter , do this with all your pictures.

Once that is done take your sand paper and go around any of the edges of your pictures that are

hanging over the edge of the letter and sand them down , I also sanded here and there on the edge of the letters...this is optional .

Now take your Mod Podge and apply it to fronts & sides ( INCLUDING PICTURES ) of the letters you will want to do this rather quickly as it drys pretty quick. I started with the sides first. Let them dry completely......a few hours

Once dry embellish as you wish .

I made mine country for my living room , used ribbon , buttons ,lace,....and some charms.

the possibilities are endless ...I see a Disney maybe a beach one , what ever you choose have fun with it and enjoy.

Thanks for letting me share this with you.

Wanda

Distresssed Rustic Gate tutorial

Gather your supplies I have used the Cricut Cartridge Ornamental Iron but this technique can be used for just about anything. Using the Triangle Crafts Sophisticated Finishes there are several brands like Modern Options (I also have this) so be on the look out for several manufactures that sell these type finish products. Here we are using the Triangle Crafts Sophisticated Finishes sold at Michael's Arts and Crafts and other art suppliers. At Michael's I have seen them in the wooden section. You will need the Iron Metallic Surfacer and the Rust Antiquing Solution. Two paint brushes any type, size depending on your project. Craft mat or wax paper. Thin chipboard I used the back of a paper pack. Masking tape and of course whatever you are gonna RUST!

Here is a photo of the supplies you will need.

and then:

First insert the cartridge, I have used the deep cut blade and housing but if using cardstock you will not need the deep cut blade. Tape the thin chipboard (a cereal box will work), to the mat securely. Insert mat setting the depth to max and multicut. Remove from mat once cut.

Once on the craft mat plaint a thick coat of the Iron Metallic Surfacer on the fence.

Now before the Iron Metallic Surfacer is dry begin painting with the Rust Antiquing Solution this will help to get a more RUSTY look. You can let dry completely and only have spots of rust, but I like rust so I put it on before it dries. Just a hint but the directions are on the back of the bottle, this is just what I like to do.

Allow to dry completely, I use a fan with the technique I have not used a heat gun to speed the process??? I always just make in a step an allow to dry on its own

Now you have this amazing rusty gate that looks old and so real. If you need to for your project you can seal this with an acrylic sealer. Spray it outside in a well ventilated area if you choose to seal this. I will not for my use. Thank You and I hope you can use this super cool technique using a awesome product!! Enjoy! Dawn Gallop

And just a reminder that we'll announce our blog

candy winner on next sketch date so that everyone

has a chance to play for the full amount of time.

Thanks!

April 22nd Tutorial ~ Two-Toned Background

Hi everyone!! Fern here, and I've got an easy way to make your own two toned (or you can use more colors if you want) background for your layout or project..  I did this when I was making cards and thought to myself, why wouldn't it work on a large piece of scrapbook paper?!!  So the next time you can't find the right color of paper to go with that special photo, or maybe you want more of a vintage look, you might want to give this a try..   I will apologize right now for the photos..  They were taken inside and the lighting was a little to be desired... 

Things you will need:

2 Colors of  Inks -  I used Stampin' Up Classic Ink ~ Always Artichoke and Elegant Eggplant

Light Colored Cardstock - I used Stampin' Up Very Vanilla Cardstock

Spray Mister filled with water

Heat Tool

Crumpled piece of Plastic or Wax Paper  - I used Plastic
And finally something to put under you cardstock so you won't get ink/water all over the counter.. I used a couple of plastic bags..

1)  Take the lightest Ink color and rub it all over the cardstock, but leaving some white spaces...

2) If you are using Craft Inks or Pigment Inks you will need to use your heat tool to heat set the color..

3)  Take the second color and rub it over the first color letting some of the first color show through..

4)  Now, mist the whole sheet with water..

5) Now take the piece of plastic and start dabbing the watered ink, moving the inks to add color variations. 

If you don't like what you see, go ahead and touch it up.. 

Once the desired look is achieved, set the ink with the heat tool.. Use as desired.. 

Be sure and click on above photo and the following photos to get a better look!!

Here is a layout I did using this piece of cardstock...  I took this photo outside so the colors are much brighter!!

Now I also did another page using the SU Very Vanilla Cardstock, but this time I used Tim Holtz Antique Linen, Tim Holtz Tea Dye, Tim Holtz Worn Lipstick and SU Pretty In Pink...  I first rubbed the Antique linen on the cardstock,, sprayed it with water... then crumpled the cardstock, flattened it out and rubbed the Pretty In Pink, then a little TH Tea Dye and just a very little TH Worn Lipstick... sprayed with water again.... dabbed the the colors and then heat set...  Here's what it looks like...

You can see the layout I did with this background here...

I hope you will try this technique and if you do I would love to see how it turned out!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

If you want the list of things I used on this layout just visit my blog.

Have a wonderful day !!! :o)

Happy Easter Everyone!!!

Hugs!!

RUFFLED BANNER & FLOWER

Hello all from Annette, today I wish to show you a great & economical way to decorate your layouts,

your requirements are:

Circle punch, Versa mark ink or similar, old book or patterned paper, sewing machine or needle & thread

My circles are punched using a Marvy scalloped punch & measure 3" across, 

and I bought an old dictionary from charity store for 50 cents.. what a bargain !!!! 

step 1. punch out 15 circles, 

 

Step 2. Ink all edges of circles on both sides 

Step 3.    Fold 1 circle in half, then fold the other 2 so the lower edge of each is visible when fitted together, repeat to make 4 ruffles in total.

 Step 4. For the flower,   crumple remaining 3 circles, stack together, hold in place with a brad or stitch a button as flower centre.

 Step 5.    Open out the ruffles, position on background paper where you desire your banner & stitch in place by machine or hand along fold line 

Step 6.     Fold top ruffles down and crumple edges

Step 7.     Create your LO how desired, I have distressed & inked all edges, added some inked chipboard embellishments, tied string through the ruffles, knotting in between each one,

Step 8.     Position flower and adhere in place 

Step 9.     Tah dah … all done.... 

I had fun playing with this technique &  I hope I've inspired you to do the same

Please pop over to my blog 'Moment in Time' & share you creations with me

Have a truly blessed week

luv Annette X:)

fleur de plumes Flower Tutorial

Happy Friday everyone! Once again I have the pleasure of being a part of this fabulous DT here at SOUS. I would like to show you a fun new flower I've created...come on, let's play!

To make this flower you will need:

Offray Garbo ribbon, measures 5/8in or 15.8mm (it is very important to use ribbon that has a satin center with a sheer edge to achieve the flower I am making today, this one is Offray's Garbo, I purchased it at WalMart).

brads

eyelet punch

something with the widths of 3 inches and 2 1/2 inches (I have used a ruler and a scrap of lightweight cardboard)

buttons, bling (anything you would like for flower centers)

scissors

First, I've wrapped ribbon around my ruler 4 times. One of the ribbons I've wrapped tightly and the other loosely. Second, I've wrapped ribbon around the cardboard 3 times. (you can tape the ribbon so that it is easier to handle when sliding off the ruler if you like)

Then punch each ribbon loop in the center and place on a brad from smallest to largest. (the loose ribbon would be considered the largest)

Now you should have something like this.

Fan out all the 'petals' like so.

Snip each 'petal' down the center as close to the brad as possible.

Can you see your flower taking shape?

Now the fun part...pull the fibers apart in the center of each petal.

I think it looks so heavenly!

All you have to do now is chose a center for your flower, I had an old necklace that I took this metal flower from. Viola...you have a flower that is so dreamy and feathery. I chose the name, fleur de plumes, because it means feather flower in french, I think it suits it perfectly!

So...you could stop here or...you know me...gotta add some more details!

If you chose to add some additional flair use a two inch circle as a base to add the fun. I've cut my circles with my cricut from some neutral card stock. For this flower I've added some tiny pearls and some feathers. Apply hot glue to the items, a bit to the circle and place you flower on top.

Just a bit more pizazz, don't you agree?

I'd like to share a few more of my flowers with you. For the green flower I've cut the 'loops' so the flower lays flat.

I had some really fun antique earrings and decided to use one for the flower center on this black flower.

For the orange flower I've cut a flower with my circut, water distressed the layers, added beads to the center and finally, glossy accents to hold them in place. The black flower is a loop wrapped 6 times around the 2 1/2 cardboard strip, I added a decorative brad to the center. (a great way to use up the left over bits of ribbon)

This pink one is my original prototype...LOL...I've added feathers, a button, a circle of tiny pearls and some white sequins.

This red flower has a pair of silver leaf earrings dangling from the bottom for a little twist. The beads on the purple flower are actually a snip from a beaded eyeglass cord.

I would like to mention that my items were very easy to come by. I live in a small town with limited shopping and I have to get creative so just a few notes. I purchased dream catchers from the $1 Tree and was able to get lots of feathers from them. Also from the $1 Tree, beaded eyeglass cords to use as accents. Thrift stores and flea markets are great for old jewelry. WalMart carries the ribbon in a variety of colors and also has the tiny pearls and sequins.

I hope I've inspired you to try this, it was so much fun playing around this week and coming up with this idea. Please stop by my blog Details by Sandy and let me know what you've made. I'd love to see what you come up with!

Thanx to the DT for having me again!

Have a blessed week...Hugs,

Sandy