tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86531311598024766302024-03-13T08:09:46.639-07:00Coffee Girl Crafts Free TutorialsFree tutorials from Christina Clouse aka CoffeeGirl Crafts. If you like this, please check out my main blog http://coffee-girl-crafts.blogspot.comChristina C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07078169783385975218noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653131159802476630.post-38429529021583577612009-07-05T15:21:00.001-07:002009-08-24T23:04:30.026-07:00Welcome To Coffee Girl Crafts Free TutorialsThis is where you will find all of my collected online tutorials.<br /><br />Please navigate using the buttons on your right. ---><br /><br />Please feel free to email me with any questions or requests for tutorials.<br /><br />I also offer full workshops. Please see my main blog or etsy shop for further details.<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by!<br /><br />Happy Crafting!Christina C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07078169783385975218noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653131159802476630.post-30983950238685604222008-06-30T19:08:00.000-07:002010-03-27T19:12:14.049-07:00EK Success Photo Labels Punch Border Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw9ORxmaQ061S00ruEQ8XHDgFGbtfe2KtwByiW7I3GqUauQAtBMBkzJjRQeR-Sh-4B7HK7VQYweRPNx4uCzSlBeap5gitQharAyTvXG8wfcIzyZVR3ghvtO8_kQafYBu3d_H2ivj5BUxE/s1600/IMG_0304a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw9ORxmaQ061S00ruEQ8XHDgFGbtfe2KtwByiW7I3GqUauQAtBMBkzJjRQeR-Sh-4B7HK7VQYweRPNx4uCzSlBeap5gitQharAyTvXG8wfcIzyZVR3ghvtO8_kQafYBu3d_H2ivj5BUxE/s400/IMG_0304a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>(Sorry for the super long post title, but it seemed appropriate).<br />
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Even since CHA, I have been eagerly been awaiting the opportunity to purchase several of the new EK Success Slimline punches. Fortunately, when I went to my local JoAnn's on Thursday, I was delighted to find a bunch of the new punches had finally come out.<br />
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I picked up a few of the ones I couldn't live without and got my craft on. I have a couple of future posts planned around some nifty uses for them.. but for today, my favorite of these new ones has to be <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_182188194">the </a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/shop/item/532">Photo Label punch</a>. It is a large size slimline punch that will punch out three individual labels at once. I believe the individual label sizes are </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #404028;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">large (2.25"L x 1"H) medium (1 3/4"L x 7/16"H) small (1"L x 7/16"H).</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span><br />
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The one downside of the punch is that I like my labels to have a slight border around the edge. I tried inking the edges, but apparently, my shaking hands just aren't cut out to do that without causing smudges. Ditto for trying to turn them into a frame and using one on top of another. I also dug through my stash of label stamps, but found nothing that would fit the dimensions of my punched labels.<br />
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So, time to do this the hard way by making a border for the label by matting it on cardstock (you could use any paper, really).<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwjwjQSP1UPcyxpOvpajd-5H19R97brpYV_MJZdgGfU6r1-YcWibwFrKGUnbnS5J06KNC5cNEoDo38fq9AcpDCLDo-dlPqG-XGK6oOmaP6Z4rZdmnpQA2798R0WUMtRamy7Xp7WXreBLU/s1600/IMG_0306a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwjwjQSP1UPcyxpOvpajd-5H19R97brpYV_MJZdgGfU6r1-YcWibwFrKGUnbnS5J06KNC5cNEoDo38fq9AcpDCLDo-dlPqG-XGK6oOmaP6Z4rZdmnpQA2798R0WUMtRamy7Xp7WXreBLU/s400/IMG_0306a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>You are going to need the photo labels punch, some sharp detail scissors (here I used my Cutterbees), and some hole punches. For the large label, a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001DT3ZY/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0001DT3YU&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=04PBAPZZRC3CEADXZCX2">1/4 inch hole punch</a>, and for the smaller labels, a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-12-23508897-Punch-16-Inch-Circle/dp/B0001DT3YU">1/16 inch hole punch</a> (these are Fiskars). You will also need some paper.<br />
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Go ahead and punch out some labels. Here I used white and kraft as my base.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkNByEleQ4iYHIOjlsfmbQEngg_zaZ3CazD-mW6CvVw-BkbUj6AbfyKUdWRpRY1NjC82CuI4X3Ng7HDAANxEPHtzAB7EXrrXwcfGI6aV3EoeH3QW7RvbKhOmPrbPNCVuBpk2bV6qKVasA/s1600/IMG_0323a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkNByEleQ4iYHIOjlsfmbQEngg_zaZ3CazD-mW6CvVw-BkbUj6AbfyKUdWRpRY1NjC82CuI4X3Ng7HDAANxEPHtzAB7EXrrXwcfGI6aV3EoeH3QW7RvbKhOmPrbPNCVuBpk2bV6qKVasA/s400/IMG_0323a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7J4cxvNaC3npFi8wqRBOaC2Hrsc_1L8YpEoHTkWr6RmmtZIcXTeVqmNSKwbrVtvUZ-N0PIUzFQoJChILrE7Zo3mQsIJap6ftowE9ZR6kL6VkhdPF79NfHoteo0A6BB0MDqkFQ0dugmGw/s1600/IMG_0326a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7J4cxvNaC3npFi8wqRBOaC2Hrsc_1L8YpEoHTkWr6RmmtZIcXTeVqmNSKwbrVtvUZ-N0PIUzFQoJChILrE7Zo3mQsIJap6ftowE9ZR6kL6VkhdPF79NfHoteo0A6BB0MDqkFQ0dugmGw/s400/IMG_0326a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>(You could also stop right here and with a few less cuts, make yourself some faux tickets, if you wanted.)<br />
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I like to punch all the holes first, that way if I mess up, I can reposition the label on the cardstock. Once you've got all the corners done, trim the rest of the cardstock to the desired border width.<br />
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Have a great weekend and happy crafting!Christina C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07078169783385975218noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653131159802476630.post-83883418178293102002008-06-29T23:07:00.000-07:002009-08-24T23:07:43.999-07:00Inchies!<a href="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y41/aliscrap23/ChristinaBanner.jpg"></a>Inchies have been around the crafting scene for awhile, but I only heard about them recently as they are apparently are making a comeback in popularity. In fact, I have heard it said that inchies are the new ATC.<br /><br />I love making ATCs (Artist Trading Cards) and so naturally, I was intrigued by the idea of playing with inchies.<br /><br />What is an inchie, you might ask? Well basically, they are teeny tiny little pieces of art. They are one inch square in size, which is where they get their adorable name.<br /><br />Typically inchies feature collage and stamping, although fabric inchies have been known to be popular with quilters and mixed media artists.<br /><br />Inchies are the perfect way to use up your scraps. Due to their smaller size, in theory they can be faster to make than a full-sized ATC. Making inchies is also a great excuse to break out your one inch square punch. Here are a few that I made with the <a href="http://www.labeltulip.com/kits.shtml">April kits</a>:<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328118381020152098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 384px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBVIc-nU3Qnr29u_92VwuVsKv213aL51g7OqXmGOGFEMey9WZTSLqdRk94BLaLjaLZR9U5M32De7cZYWstuiF-AUGpB4m2cOMPZqBv3_VH0Pe8VOSssZbwrVffCxNTAZD7-7F3IP9csfbt/s400/inchiesa.jpg" border="0" />There are plenty of inspirational resources online if you would like more information about inchies, including an <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/inchies/">Inchies Flikr Group</a>.<br /><br />Here are a few more photos of the inchies I made using the <a href="http://www.labeltulip.com/kits.shtml">April kits</a>:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXebuulTCTYiNuh93VIMXwC4rZ2ClzvgR1FEYe8EORfmECUJQUUUuIyNzkGRqkFz90AgDNvuN-MOvFXtT90I2M8QShXmKP4Zbj-9QhPKvMsve2qFItyL4zEvNWrbLSqApBdlKbtEUNARls/s1600-h/inchies3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328118391209520242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXebuulTCTYiNuh93VIMXwC4rZ2ClzvgR1FEYe8EORfmECUJQUUUuIyNzkGRqkFz90AgDNvuN-MOvFXtT90I2M8QShXmKP4Zbj-9QhPKvMsve2qFItyL4zEvNWrbLSqApBdlKbtEUNARls/s400/inchies3.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328118388925532738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_Ac5qTuhC9jPenYzaEyRO-a9AZgBfi3h4OMb55KLhwQNvKs75vSl-fJ8ujfbvV2H8QaJcHpY2jdJF_wpRrIoGpmGSOr0TtMVPL7-ZYidp6GIvSZxuiqGQvQyoTIPPnCz0dMH-TWjKACT/s400/inchies2.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328118397049408418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNEfNC1HBxsFMhCDXeLMKDICN0qOdEu2QlqvhXl8PxQM_Qpu67bHw3Pgi9SAb4DNxlpFOu3iFZfEPnhwzLsBMv_6GHino2Rh0hWLHysERn0nV1sar8JhTBGTS2fuUiaCdp_DR1hVbfqSYf/s400/inchies4.JPG" border="0" />So what do you do with an inchie after you make it? Plenty of things!</div><div>- put a grouping on a canvas (and display with pride)</div><div>- swap with other inchie artists</div><div>- use as an embellishment on a card or scrapbook page</div><div>- turn them into magnets</div><div>- make into a pendant </div><div>- embellish a bookmark</div><div>- begin a collection and start making a lot more!</div><div><br />I hope this project inspires you to make your own teeny tiny works of art. </div><div></div><div>I would love to see what you make!</div><div></div><div>Have a great day and have fun creating!</div>Christina C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07078169783385975218noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653131159802476630.post-87737249579921784002008-06-29T22:54:00.000-07:002009-08-24T22:56:33.497-07:00Canvas LabelsThis tutorial was originally posted at the <a href="http://labeltulip.blogspot.com/">Label Tulip blog</a>, as part of their two year birthday celebrations...<br /><br /><br />In honor of Label Tulip's birthday celebration I thought it would be fun to do a little something using a scrapbooking staple of mine, labels! (Also hello, we are called LABEL Tulip. It was too good to pass up.)<br /><br />Personally, I love labels. There are so many things that you can do with them. You can use them as labels for things (of course) but also as page accents, as frames, as decorative elements... the list goes on. My favorite thing to use them for is journaling.<br /><br />These days a lot of people are looking for ways to really stretch their scrapbooking dollars, and a good way to do that is to make your own embellishments.<br /><br />To begin, you are going to need the following items:<br />- Canvas (or a cotton fabric might work)<br />- <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gesso">Gesso</a> (or white paint or elmer's glue + water)<br />- Colored paint or a heavily pigmented ink pad<br />- Label stamps<br />- Scissors<br /><br />Optional goodies<br />- Good journaling pen or sharpie<br />- Thread or sewing machine<br />- Eyelet and eyelet setter<br />- Ribbon<br />- Other decorative stamps, paint or watercolor<br /><br />First you need to make sure your canvas (or fabric) is suitably primed and ready to work with.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355561096144856690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65zAip7sNu4FYnsA4eDH7WtjKlJLPleVBNcfIsVOPYa5zKnO9SzliXcSGA8fYnjmL0VK-eSSMxcg4v37HJCo_5RB6QXj_G2Q9PIw45bNAt1RLmiauiFjCLAZBx5wu17PsruPE2VWsL-HR/s400/IMG_8453.JPG" border="0" />I usually buy my canvas fabric from my local art supply store. The texture is a little rough, so I ususally do one or two coats of gesso to prime the surface. This coat ensures that my work surface will be very even and it will also stiffen the fabric which will make it easier to work with later on. Here I cut out a swatch that an easy size to work with (about six inches by eight inches).<br /><br />If you don't have easy access to buy bulk canvas fabric, the new <a href="http://www.claudinehellmuth.com/claudine_hellmuth_studio.htm">Claudine Hellmuth</a> canvas sheets are a great alternative, as they have a very fine texture and already start out with a bit of a primed surface. If you are using those, you should just be able to do a light <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wash_(painting)">wash</a> of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gesso">gesso</a> (or paint or glue+water mix) to seal and smooth the surface of your canvas.<br /><br />While you let everything dry completely, you should determine whate type of label you are going to make. You can obtain some very fine label stamps in the <a href="http://www.labeltulip.com/boutique.shtml">boutique here at Label Tulip</a>, as well as other places. One of my very favorite sets is by<a href="http://www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=17602/533.0.31534.25559.0.0.0"> 7 Gypsies</a>. <a href="http://www.catslifepress.com/catalog/labels2.htm">Catslife Press</a> also makes several label stamps that I adore. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355561097965222626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv_MQrWsxWFfVplHy_OXKZUGGIyTJuUNRXsh9TA3GPeGz3MXAgJPEeP0bQCmWReTuFGVK_EAO3Z8VAd8iRLfbwdtRJ6WNogLZE8m7nUpB1B6c2Jqn6soSikQj5yiOit9iWNaZYLjRo8xP2/s400/IMG_8446.JPG" border="0" /> Once you have chosen a stamp, you'll need to "ink it" with your paint. I prefer paint daubers for this, although you can also use a paintbrush to apply the paint onto the label stamp. Regardless of the tool you use, the best way to get the paint on the label is to gently "tap" it onto the stamp.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355561101837145746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigtVLeuXyXMfRVl83laoBAjyAKeRnNGnK8F2onFeMC9eFqwuTXtwk1ZyMzCosi9qjT7gnKA9uavDh9YXDEKMAmI-3sZmqBSIBzwHm1Dz3Qorab00dQgM8BYnl_lxRtiOEZYsyrzU9ciYG5/s400/IMG_8457.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355568510818668562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7J0xFzKCyn6ew27FQnLZ7rrnEtK4MutWRY4MaWaWHDAoW9-78-9Se5R0BGBF7O4RveWtp4dobJk6PPPhaevkqG2nIvgq1v4z3UwS3YLnM2FDWnlNh_aZ-Rcamm8EoJpVaM2QrgIH5SoM3/s400/IMG_8470.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355561107477634066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh909a7-g4auNT3uLJS73vkvv-vNWuY_F8z4an7cTi9mR539mJwfMg0ls2K1uT2h0hf-CIO81H9M-zQxKCuHuWPvrIRE_wy8YsFf76iPwe8l6zl8rSKmc2py2ZDpon0vCmqPzl_NEQ9MTpY/s400/IMG_8458.JPG" border="0" />Once your stamp has a good coat of paint or ink, go ahead and stamp onto your canvas. Be sure to apply even pressure across the stamp to ensure good coverage of the image.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355561105364143874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWEjUOmx-sE3aE8OqMLQOBjV_dX8G15-IJnfcOadATjT9aDwwGthuEhhX4TwH4BQ7k1pXb3m6PGFXX5WwA_uKU0AvJnW61ErXtTctp1sOsK5DVq6DXieYJwAooXnu6Bi7lLYihYzovEi1a/s400/IMG_8461.JPG" border="0" />Depending on how your stamp likes the paint and how you applied it, your first label may not look very pretty. This is okay, and can be fixed later (promise). Hopefully though, it looks something like this:<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355568497835020786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Txj9VX2-UFyz8pYMZQiFH7TVLOp2n76e6R5UJ8MPJYNqmBRRXhwDhgo77mTjUCRPrzoGfUGonEGmwCTcp2Mr5LeptnibvbCFIkigFcOXEy_dJ1-KA7XKYTX6QkY6N9_FygDE4XPuK-60/s400/IMG_8464.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355568505166644466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgspCnAM53gAJWdGNJJMEQPWSSoQOWqsFIuolPcXPj0FUlbcUis34ubjF6DiTx7EuJVCOSv_CX8HzQ3YNyYJvt0k8BShh56q6MN_jEwK4zXmbl38PkhyVllvPPWV6gx8F3y09j5t5Cc2IIJ/s400/IMG_8469.JPG" border="0" /><br />Keep stamping till you have as many labels of this kind as you would like. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355568500821954530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilxpYu_bmi5bwtOc2HwcUEGFzIofOtEw5sYGWlK1ut5YF88hdh1IHI-UGhUgLvKCKWJyoEYtAJVEPVh3KV-DTbLVWB2gr3d8Z-PpKBw2vptF5uwwzCPn0VztODXZ629YmhJoeVpR3TZMRY/s400/IMG_8466.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355570664240941186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX2lYXPmWwLycGSDjh8a2rePOKG6uZbNccJHSofgN0VxCvkIXZBHWXaHoTYL4LM12tSILf9XqrLPCu_W4Y21IC3jNMBA87cClBgIIDK6ierZQ40lLCBc1vcyAV9XEq8rKNzkWMCYySWR_U/s400/IMG_8475.JPG" border="0" /><br />You could even stamp journaling using an alphabet stamp or make text strips (think like your own canvas wordfetti):<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355568516834900706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPtHz143uqM3sEHnrR4LsBu9IvGOvfumLeuyytIJqNTV3NR09on1x7RPDGSO_mdYcnJtIxCT5qO9Nyfqqp7TUkZjUweOG7UxlMtttXdVxbXlGYvA3oj8Fj9e4OmSB-8I3PSUBy6jw8Shw/s400/IMG_8474.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355570663531414210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYAlAbtr0L9AlBgqbNoRKhnAuBJ7IA9BW8A2Yz5zq38HMeBq0z3MkXHPCAN6hR_J2v1lhsBhKmk3IV0GSnl_Rja7LwvpkD3tmxurNrQ_yoIdzDeN9gl8De3Kq83vBRUYv7FgfrwiB71bT/s400/IMG_8476.JPG" border="0" />Once dry, go ahead and cut everything out. Made a mistake? Cut it out or repaint it the edges once you've trimmed out the bad stuff. You should end up with some of these:<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355570671739972098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgffg835DMReXwXkZC9VOh6e3LDnmV5f8Qqek4hyphenhyphenXbXzI6q6cvoqx38ukafwVOOxLHnGCd952dpwOkAKMaI-Cub64fUmm4crlyF_YOp9BcW0rnQARebYz11mtakjSr4hAOTLunmbqHd6ilK/s400/IMG_8484.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />You can adhere them to your projects by glueing them down or with good old-fashioned sewing.<br /><br />It's also a quick step to go from label to tag. Grab one of your labels, and your eyelet setter.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355570671256310658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQyLyHqkA4bSvhAbvQvLV9fh8r8brv02ZfXUT3YD-nDbqjQPsxSsLbnxOEPuPZ-FFjDpcXQMJo_5jnFRSexU4It8FcmyGZoeWF2Tl-w2xmdZ7rxSv7PxA_bnb5vcWXgLxbHARjIGJO7m8u/s400/IMG_8489.JPG" border="0" /><br />Punch a hole, set an eylet, add a little ribbon and voila! Custom and cheap labels and tags. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355570676904634978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicDt6VW3jREiSRx6o83ZBnxN122Tu5dYz-OTf8lp0dosbxcmlvq358bf4iVebY4iouxyY3J0bTXL61hboutiSZUpG-FAfGdYU4mx5U7QzT8mqPKUuE0Wh69zdVoPXk4RWO00Caug4vdpBu/s400/IMG_8493.JPG" border="0" />Hope you enjoyed this little tutorial. Stay tuned for part two!Christina C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07078169783385975218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653131159802476630.post-32989354780181648562008-06-25T22:50:00.000-07:002009-08-24T22:53:32.196-07:00Summer Hybrid Challenge- For Label TulipThis tutorial was originally posted at the <a href="http://labeltulip.blogspot.com/">Label Tulip blog</a>, as part of their two year birthday celebrations...<br /><br /><br /><strong>And now, on with the Label stuff! It's time to get hybrid!<br /></strong><br /><a href="http://www.labeltulip.com/images/blog/summerthoughts.pdf">Here is a link to a PDF file of digital images I have designed with a Summer theme in mind.</a><br /><br />I used some of the images to make a very fun layout about my summer time thoughts. (Credits for the typefaces used belong to Misprinted Type.)<br /><br />Don't be intimidated by the hybrid-ness. Just go for it. Print out some of these images and start playing. If you get stuck or have issues, please PM me on the Label Tulip boards and I will be happy to lend any assistance necessary. :)<br /><br />I made a layout to start with, using elements from the download as well as some of the canvas labels created in the first tutorial.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355970920675383922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 329px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgr3cF4yyuUNy4O17USGivypeITvhzbE-ZGQMVMGt9TeZYRp2HL_4fFTfxEyIE3Z9Jm-J-eD_Ez33SHPJxnQuVBCnVK86Hw7WcVbg9KhY4tb8m6aCVemjDebBIzqdfE32W_D53QzpdCuCb/s400/blueskies.jpg" border="0" />Here are some of the details:<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355616155300451538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBueS0YZsb7iSm2Ta-dD3bHN4YAPDaZVxfH91pkABH98Frbunprb6pp4FrLrPS6Rsx0X32FYPmS6vT68Hh3WsEEqOU21IU-TBw-vLXtvudnXj_UwzAUp3nedaBbGTSzlsH5X1_OJx-3pq_/s400/IMG_8514.JPG" border="0" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqrhU_NzRKz668xzgHWV1MDDphuO9ShZPxd1prTp-UjFwLCFol3n6Y36WqdMe1MbViS4PI5jRlkTsu1XoEhnYdr0nqsegd-fu9cYEqSMN_OxJ9T6rFE5IpWBY-J5qvGWlUt7zv9kPrgDx2/s1600-h/IMG_8515.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355616157687135394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqrhU_NzRKz668xzgHWV1MDDphuO9ShZPxd1prTp-UjFwLCFol3n6Y36WqdMe1MbViS4PI5jRlkTsu1XoEhnYdr0nqsegd-fu9cYEqSMN_OxJ9T6rFE5IpWBY-J5qvGWlUt7zv9kPrgDx2/s400/IMG_8515.JPG" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355616149606465314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkASOgzYcEQAzU7602scCN1zqC5e8X-pEtCa-3gnjTiupkHjAlXtVt9-SdJDI06CatnSRv0Eo7o1FRZvhJdl8o5i7xUewYihqRUcfwings8uOfB66XVcUGrcbFkxq0361DjnCSbt63R15g/s400/IMG_8513.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355616144884308402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi75dUzbRrSPk3wyBwCISvB5UP9Ba9fTqqfvChRhNJCqI9VYb4NSVqYQuVgMU3IrhP0Nw4G1zVJEDjPa-rirE1x7Kvny4Z5CxGwK_JI4jte5ng-CBUgKlRvspCqjtSIieKBhNVs3a44nJMK/s400/IMG_8503.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355618680353830290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgZYhEJhVo9syLgjRf0zho1wj1Pu1dylXb6Ln7ozsavmHnhDTL88nKmlkP-f-VQ70HOV1i7YT7FZXBBPjXUPR2lfhshCIst4-1ny1tArJkzNJYHeqaQ6BnfLddhV-6psFLjouNLKzPVKRJ/s400/IMG_8516.JPG" border="0" /><strong></strong>Christina C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07078169783385975218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653131159802476630.post-53708643429373838952008-06-24T22:32:00.000-07:002009-08-24T22:44:30.089-07:00Love Story - Altered Book<div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXpciRRjWRf9J8mOtEg_cVkDjH66rXMbWB_t5zqzWz0xQJI6smkizX6Eud3i73hxa8LI6moLdzAF_zTGEjPxD4jgWOMw4cTKOUJkw4n-TEMJrJrql3jPUq2kH0GIi06tUESt8iFJmFmjOI/s1600-h/book+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373771376376130802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXpciRRjWRf9J8mOtEg_cVkDjH66rXMbWB_t5zqzWz0xQJI6smkizX6Eud3i73hxa8LI6moLdzAF_zTGEjPxD4jgWOMw4cTKOUJkw4n-TEMJrJrql3jPUq2kH0GIi06tUESt8iFJmFmjOI/s400/book+1.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjih3Art05hJ5B9vYg25GkCyd5-aMY6ms3u4bjspQMAuk2muBe17UAnHffH1JK3itIIVIHFkXC95Y84EGZXKDyUqczEJgHDn_acZnJsywFe-IgQbc2K2xFR7JABLSORJZir4udu9Rd3WjCZ/s1600-h/book+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373771369283572994" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 310px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJugcy6kDPQ9tSwgcvSMxYcC-noxJADGphKfGzRy9T0ecwKLLuC8x87kZuv0TFbqQU-khjGxYILdE6C5dxDdLQDBvpUpbRBN-oN9rpN-3pkWZkdMohQVFtQ8aS3KOAxhQHxSc0h29mzW2j/s400/book+6.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-BCNSx7QBHn7JAyazxWg8baQcZFfQCvPgfIJdkAgDQzqNkCa7lAPw_cDaLv36CT8T9SGI-rIQAysNU8V3p0mfOaVzIyixTnK1peu000t5UTKJnfv0_81B7Sc0ztmX27NYnm7OGOjTpsCY/s1600-h/book+7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373772117569147394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-BCNSx7QBHn7JAyazxWg8baQcZFfQCvPgfIJdkAgDQzqNkCa7lAPw_cDaLv36CT8T9SGI-rIQAysNU8V3p0mfOaVzIyixTnK1peu000t5UTKJnfv0_81B7Sc0ztmX27NYnm7OGOjTpsCY/s400/book+7.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgms6EfOt1W4gXuwj7T2C8kRoVzdMkwvLkENl-R42alFiMrz_5_SwrLONcB7xtTusqWmdh-9SVYExmh1Q9Qh9P0UuNYVPgzHdUqXclVF0biYPy3fWRmH6dMANiKfSe7dKMqni5NlBvJszjf/s1600-h/book+8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373772107478230034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgms6EfOt1W4gXuwj7T2C8kRoVzdMkwvLkENl-R42alFiMrz_5_SwrLONcB7xtTusqWmdh-9SVYExmh1Q9Qh9P0UuNYVPgzHdUqXclVF0biYPy3fWRmH6dMANiKfSe7dKMqni5NlBvJszjf/s400/book+8.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFXmIm4Ejk3qD-KfTsSvFB_cH0CrCALXmckzibZd8pumHf3EjXgCCvFhvSOh-CdrIDWNLlttuT4EOtqUloWYhRKlhgfjN489HERyCCd2e5kPg2Ew1QzOu8kdpRT5yRviHLcAjHSV_HVQx/s1600-h/book+9.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373772099273258290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 310px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFXmIm4Ejk3qD-KfTsSvFB_cH0CrCALXmckzibZd8pumHf3EjXgCCvFhvSOh-CdrIDWNLlttuT4EOtqUloWYhRKlhgfjN489HERyCCd2e5kPg2Ew1QzOu8kdpRT5yRviHLcAjHSV_HVQx/s400/book+9.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRHsbr00OQ1Agutpr0TcsInYX_leAyGToyqig3KidK2I9XQf5ruoWzGHfJ019mTn_Hex9gB1dp6Rv2eXjDQF9moQms7ojjxgSnPcxHreiX-fedUFY_eB8EPZW9CpjAaAZprwIKQ4uIb2f5/s1600-h/book+10.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373772087793331618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 307px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRHsbr00OQ1Agutpr0TcsInYX_leAyGToyqig3KidK2I9XQf5ruoWzGHfJ019mTn_Hex9gB1dp6Rv2eXjDQF9moQms7ojjxgSnPcxHreiX-fedUFY_eB8EPZW9CpjAaAZprwIKQ4uIb2f5/s400/book+10.jpg" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373772493941380322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 310px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdq5kjO7l_Z0gkLC0LXzsBTqyOOdFIqghvw_-7mjqnR6qaSP-q-K4rH1uepV8kpqIfLRGFEBB_GeautoT-zfcrQcCSXYg_ht3uqELtmf76CrRpdzq3kjYtAxVCCQtjZr1RZIIfdx1RMjYu/s400/book+11.jpg" border="0" /><br /><em>(Originally posted in February 2009 for </em><a href="http://thelittlestredsuitcase.blogspot.com/"><em>http://thelittlestredsuitcase.blogspot.com/</em></a><em>) </em></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Christina C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07078169783385975218noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653131159802476630.post-8666663706177395422008-06-23T21:11:00.000-07:002008-06-23T21:59:33.683-07:00Bubble Word Magnets<div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuu4bvDDbji_dkWGgm3X-nnVh99hoiQuuFfnDeAc_HZSa65cDXsyd-Ds68N1BSwuVYbTkzyhfowpZmjdnwr2XShReXopa4RKBeUhfKFMWn8K7j7YMuPninsojle62-PKfXVPzC4PvTtfB8/s1600-h/pics+951.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215302261525066834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuu4bvDDbji_dkWGgm3X-nnVh99hoiQuuFfnDeAc_HZSa65cDXsyd-Ds68N1BSwuVYbTkzyhfowpZmjdnwr2XShReXopa4RKBeUhfKFMWn8K7j7YMuPninsojle62-PKfXVPzC4PvTtfB8/s400/pics+951.jpg" border="0" /></a> Long time no tutorial. :D</div><div></div><br /><div>I love magnets. I think these ones look a little more modern than the bottlecap ones. They are also super easy to make. Be sure to work in a well ventilated area, as the glue for adhering the magnets has quite strong fumes.<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215302264416103154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfAxj-MJE9j2Li4636OpjeqtiFh6aMM3LWGUkgpOHBEmWVBGyxqZ5HydygIFeOSHivk93WFbDM0kx7c2noi6-8KY5gUGXYKi0ymMsQr2K478a-zi92FqqgtxYkHk4bwH-mADBnFQMrxdi7/s400/pics+956.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><div></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">You will need:</span></strong></div><div></div><div></div><div>- Glass pebbles </div><div>(from the floral section of the craft store)</div><div>- Clear adhesive such as Tombo, Diamond Glaze or Glossy Accents</div><div>- Scrap paper</div><div></div><div>- Circle punch (optional)</div><div></div><div>-Scissors or file</div><div>- Round magnets (strong earth magnets are best)</div><div>- Epoxy or other strong adhesive for the magnet.</div><div> </div><div>First, let's start with the base. </div><div></div><br /><div>Take your circle punch (reccomended if it is bigger than your pebble) and punch out a circle of paper. </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215302271241865410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTchxJa0LOWScN5UUzY1HNxqwChBJbeQU4Gj9SFZ8D3vSbplFNnpgj3NiKep5R1sT-0mLVeFzLb4KZCPlPKkHvu0ticl6ghnp3C-KiQUhC3AwoKP-QWKdYZm71uSoVpO9Zf1kHfaB9n0BC/s400/pics+957.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><div>The point is to make a mini collage. With this set, I went super simple and just went with paper and a journaling strip. You can make a more fancy collage, but try to keep it as flat as possible. If you want an image with lots of layers or even dimension, I would reccomend scanning your collage and printing or photocopying it so you have a single layer of paper to work with.</div><div></div><br /><div>After I punched my circle, I went into my word processing program, picked a font and a size and began to type words/phrases that I liked. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215302260046741458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS65vcdtrT_wG4ohDbFFJN-aWo4FiBoFltwfjgemNi3mYaWxjO9vrKsHX_k_uQlmjBUXSmvBL9FaAwijzMJi-8lYYk5CtSWpR4EbI9Yn8WFVK7O8XqrU2DFxwL_S-7ZNVDL-LjC50poirO/s400/pics+969.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>I printed onto regular cardstock and then cut out the individual phrases.</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215299443365055122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqmWrpj7IYjRgO7OUlNR4xjGZ0amNaqdXyjcFUUQCcWIqxUeBquF9WxFT1Na4WEZqNR9aigPZDmeA25YoP4DvWU92vd-thcM2LsHWEnsLcWstiy3fqzzFpbYzUSRQ4rSqOyajGQUkNI0Gu/s400/pics+958.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><div>I used my trusty gluestick to adhere the journaling strip.</div><br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215299445181300594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisQCn-WqzNP7eIBHZQrSKzNgc9JOtNsfyc2AhFeqqbE7cHsFfjBoIrehsHG79Vyb6RmuWZ2KV32wlK1NxiDRfLJDisi_B8a_66gXEOJrmt-AhG99dj8SnwikBumh_6CEyqd8RjRIeil2vJ/s400/pics+959.jpg" border="0" /> <div>After that it's time to grab your pebbles. Look for ones that have no/few air bubbles or flaws and no grit trapped in the glass. </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215299450700018818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik9HdHuz8K8X2hJwkJgGFbhW2bkoVbZNFh8ZZRV_Q7iSg0Vznb2VZTehOcISzONuy6NrcvE7fN9cVTUbKB9EiQkChQLnnH6JNjYiiGkzcqeZ5Th_C28OXT9U-WDeNC7uIeLTqBvatzVX_S/s400/pics+960.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><div>Take your clear liquid adhesive (in my example I use Tombo, but all of the ones I have listed work just fine) and, holding your pebble in your hand, schmear glue across the surface. Try to coat all of the pebble with your adhesive.</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215299446943667826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmv-52oXlPz5pPqD2Ig12gzw8ZJ8yqytGKQ_FzylaqTtFoCHZ7nDNJzAsDcwRQ_v3aV0hyrhlQWvt3zFk4lOBUJHxaXir6JuxSY05zyeKSwiTAFFkG3CtyQh6QTDwfKTe3Qzyx-PxjwgCG/s400/pics+961.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215299453276332434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEJbLx1qEzYKAqrxoIhS4ErOIBKAK2gpJBkUJGw3n48onLorq0gG-nSjtjuEheVbNEUBltjLurDkVxCaODVmtouyh-3RWgkpqMzquLs5g8bEMhz3ioGgTGe0WtqiqA4ob5S25FRDLKCE-j/s400/pics+962.jpg" border="0" />Flip the pebble over and position your collage underneath. It is okay if you get the glue on the collage. Press down with your finger to eliminate air bubbles and to spread the glue evenly across the pebble.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215298554195123602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoTWrx2Zx2zGWlclL_447yIgOAi2kqO2OLTQEGxXGTM8V-y7oiKz_OwLekWk9hSE-TSsnm3isadlD0Hf9UKxYudTixsIFZMVhWLivXBHeP4-kGu45AV2oQDzvApg0V6zJnH8RXTjgxN0Ed/s400/pics+963.jpg" border="0" /></div><p>Once your clear adhesive is dry, take your scissors and just cut the excess paper away from the pebble. Don't worry about being fancy, who looks at the back of a magnet? <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215298560971030594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgGrxENQt7erSvlAcLLWW0OKSoV1jQOs1tiNpGUwyzz7G31vDH_LlzSoW7y9BxLXSb9RtEVvb12sRqjf_yRtGxOPAUkncB9l5cmXHKvMKDoivcCGbGyIMaE1Iiu27ykZfXDDfIr4uZ4DbG/s400/pics+964.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>Note: if you want the backs to look fancy, you should go ahead and use a file to file the excess paper away. But it takes way longer. I'm just saying.... </p><p>After that, place a dollop of strong adhesive on the back of the paper, in the center-ish of the pebble. Don't worry about being exact.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215298565245831794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ3J8hMrZ-B6KcNQ3Bo_kZXLtm4pnsD6iOiKpD0vXCE9qsQUT36kMHsfl3BLZMDo3aciYMhpkK6HjEydKKRLveuYGgLz69G5M4xkTYYEkBBBbsxQGY222GEGgw9N9PjQy-wgf5Da0cSVyC/s400/pics+965.jpg" border="0" /> <p>Okay, now, if you want this to be waterproof, or are going to make a necklace or coaster or mosaic or some such, go ahead and seal the entire back of the collage with your epoxy. I reccomend the E6000 clear. It is super stinky, but awesome. If you are just going with the magnet plan, you can skip that part. </p><p>Time to grab your magnet. Go ahead and press the magnet into the adhesive. I like to swirl mine around a little, to help center it, and also make sure the whole magnet gets adhesive on it. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215306765287913442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr6z077U70YVhyAjigtQbguKfYRRHu-5ILS42WF22fEExI2WRSN0TaemZBrJhiqR3yjsDIGkzt2_bO9rtKqy9z0JZSJwN79bOecWfz8uk3grf_xc4n1NHG7hGl5_lFZYhki_wYzDV2mwA0/s400/pics+967.jpg" border="0" /> And now, the hardest part.... waiting for your glue to dry... again. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215298566699583266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh27M6DHA4ci5l7OzG6ZqMxbOI0aTLke0LtYpt-dumieNl1bVEQKp_v08vQtdPDl5d3ZPZ9_GVHDfM9x5swmr3IgmEXtj5ICSNvOsgcSUDyrB0pVOztGHhxvmrPD0oJ08pMwFrovnLX9b56/s400/pics+968.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>Here is a try of finished pebbles, awaiting their future home on some magnetic surface.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215302266500699314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGfQD5r45KqNyAk7sJzJ37GIZpWlqa-FvZlcwf7Ww254vZDkk7MHZfYxGKaps1xwQ_nvOWS_KLxkNa53D5zpINAPwiyAbbm0SiakuhekcOOorVGLkUU2PqqUXHoX9TbxDM1twBKtKjXSM5/s400/pics+955.jpg" border="0" /></p>Let's see what you come up with. If you end up using this tutorial, link back here. I would love to see your creations.</div><div> </div><div>Happy Crafting!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj30IX3XjL60tgzZPxcLsRSYfEBgtF1W_6SsbLKvdQcSLpeFv3NaWNLR7NRtFu-UkLSSqXdNk6I8w0W2etmiv7-qqX14oefo3hSVZkIiQYMllENzlKnrZJJZw6MZByEwWssULFum7V4TKr/s200/sig+white.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 174px; CURSOR: hand" height="56" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj30IX3XjL60tgzZPxcLsRSYfEBgtF1W_6SsbLKvdQcSLpeFv3NaWNLR7NRtFu-UkLSSqXdNk6I8w0W2etmiv7-qqX14oefo3hSVZkIiQYMllENzlKnrZJJZw6MZByEwWssULFum7V4TKr/s200/sig+white.jpg" border="0" /></a></div>Christina C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07078169783385975218noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653131159802476630.post-27794327492063865082008-05-15T06:47:00.000-07:002008-05-15T07:09:18.341-07:00computers. not just for surfing the internets.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200601436757358626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-0QhbQtdeuWr_t3uBcvDnTH-pVo06Nz_NafqekQRHnDpK4gm2uhRcaoxFDtGDC8XIVpilcpUUw1gtO6Oe9Q4qEERr5fRVdo1tY0H9DBHBkWmYvqzSXtLdR7hVAFLjVayQ4JOiyyILlHEr/s400/dream+detail+2.jpg" border="0" />I use my little computer all the time for "hybrid scrapbooking." And to be honest, I use my word processor more than I use photoshop. I use my home computer for journaling, to print up custom patterned papers and elements... the possibilities are endless.<br /><br />Also, free. Hello clip art and<a href="http://www.dafont.com/"> dafont</a><br /><br />This layout was made using my computer and a few scraps. I used a T-shirt as my inspiration.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200603657255450674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrh22tH387L124WSBg7NjNR8cAiZi9EN8yvb-Ad8H_LeOLTzI1zYYijG-Nz1tdTPBvQPBUjJYRKc9ElqV8C7jlfRqNJsQ9Wo3cNhf3aLaWY44HgAZP43vBpRn3rlFQ3w-N4DiF5WkMgt3M/s400/dreams.jpg" border="0" /><br />1. Find cool vector graphic (clip art or wallpaper) and print on cardstock.(or use some cool stamps!) Here I adjusted the opacity so it was a little tranparent.<br /><br />2. Find cool picture of yourself and alter with Photoshop Actions until it looks like a cartoon or vector graphic (I used a free action dowloaded from the internet called Vector Art)<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200603674435319874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7SBKfXjvT-K89lbvs2M5h9RCvdjtYfULym0FM0sYgjibMcq-QNAe52MbvmRovkeP4ajL94y5t7J7uz1N6fYyZpjyTsHsYe9HGIelwOrJ4UtdD3h6v2XSr8ylnyyXYSQRI9o4ylilyRemQ/s400/dream+detail+1.jpg" border="0" /><br />3. Attach patterned paper and doily in a pleasing manner.<br /><br />4. Stamp or print out title.<br /><br />5. Stamp around edges<br /><br />6. Adhere rubons and attach soft charm and brads (I actually made the prongs lie flat and attached them with glue dots so they looked like they had little wings)<br /><br />Another thing I like to do is make my own patterned paper. Mmm typography.<br /><br />With this one I made my own patterned text paper in Word with a free font called Trashed that I downloaded from the internet. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200601432462391314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBs0ztS1_7dA1PwVlXYdWucqGy4MtoRz0T-t1q0MBRbnQfooc6X2W6HZlGCgPFvbYnzXQ7lrKv9ofmBRg5PEI3gDXdTrPECX3rN25WbUjnRuilQOfuFini9sIhOoK3eruUWv5YizWSjFPa/s400/good+times+detail+1.jpg" border="0" />Lots of fun possibilities here. Custom journaling tags, alphabet "stickers" made from internet fonts.... think of all the cool stuff out there....<br /><br />Happy crafting!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj30IX3XjL60tgzZPxcLsRSYfEBgtF1W_6SsbLKvdQcSLpeFv3NaWNLR7NRtFu-UkLSSqXdNk6I8w0W2etmiv7-qqX14oefo3hSVZkIiQYMllENzlKnrZJJZw6MZByEwWssULFum7V4TKr/s1600-h/sig+white.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190222125826091618" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj30IX3XjL60tgzZPxcLsRSYfEBgtF1W_6SsbLKvdQcSLpeFv3NaWNLR7NRtFu-UkLSSqXdNk6I8w0W2etmiv7-qqX14oefo3hSVZkIiQYMllENzlKnrZJJZw6MZByEwWssULFum7V4TKr/s200/sig+white.jpg" border="0" /></a></div>Christina C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07078169783385975218noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653131159802476630.post-31899585115326316402008-05-06T21:01:00.000-07:002008-05-06T22:56:35.911-07:00"real life scary stamping"<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197482776958281842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpcC_OepuiagXt19cQj3AxR08hTvBnybBbHkWDsEhRBGCzCEalyKAvX1GC6T-wO8muCkhEYqDZnZkbeld9cqJXauzapYoGCkJmvGuv1Nx96qPfuF57hf98xh10npwSiOKh25Kbta0T5UG8/s400/pics+024.jpg" border="0" />I love me some stamps. Some would say, to a rather unhealthy degree.<br /><br />I say pshaw. Not possible.<br /><br />My favorite stamps are the ones that feature design elements and words or even phrases (and of course my beloved date stamp).<br /><br />Even though it's old school, I think that sometimes people are intimidated by stamps. (I know that as a beginner I was.) I think it comes down to the fact that once you put that stamp down, whatever is there, is there for good. You are committed. Sometimes that's a good thing, and sometimes, it's not. And you know, even if it's not perfect, I'm finding lately that I like the results for their very imperfectness.<br /><br />But, for those of us with perfectionist tendancies here are some of my best tips for stamping onto stuff.<br /><br />*Scootch down so you are eye level with your stamp and the paper. Sometimes it's best just to eyeball it. (Thanks Dina Wakely!)<br /><br />*Try to stamp your image onto a clear package scrap or spare transparent item first. That way you can play with color and placement. I often use the plastic wrap that my thickers come in, although I have also used other things, including plastic wrap and a clear plastic scrap from a pasta package window... See what you can find.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197482768368347218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZzjtWEoD9c8GxJJHkRo7nUi1C9tUyp9q6mcRO6Zcm_OzJY6tMps_BG4Cqc82fvCWRwZsSYdZEr4Bixk3muNhjALsiwZLTKQg0p8HxYcES6bDAbFumZayiG_Xy5ZBSBysZmUlWLEpgT2hX/s400/pics+019.jpg" border="0" />*When stamping with paint, use a a brush to apply the paint to the stamp first, so you end up with a more even distribution of paint (for a clearer impression). Be sure to clean your stamp right away, especially if it is a rubber stamp.<br /><br />*I like to use an old toothbrush to clean my stamps. It really helps to get the paint out of the tiny spots like in between letters on a text stamp.<br /><br />*I like using my clear acrylic ruler for stamping with clear acrylic stamps if I am wanting something to be lined up evenly. You could probably alter an acrylic block with a marker and use of a ruler as well (if you don't want to spring for a fancy ruler like I did) :D<br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197482759778412610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR8zdlFhctGtHElUQQ0ESlagDKU5IHwapYve8eKKC8e0RO9IIih7D_M8yVG2FxpRIsx_KwoxliDQV5Hkwt-iXEVI-iTFw1m93CSMogQBJ6czpGiY6kpjncnkvZvUIZMspixKCoQgfW0dWe/s400/pics+018.jpg" border="0" /></div>Double-sided tape works just fine for adhering an unmounted stamp to a flat object for stamping.<br /><div>If you stamp in white and the paint or ink is too faint (like on a darker colored background) use a white gel pen (I use a uniball signo) pen for touchups.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197482772663314530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8raoJe-vYbSpaySKiQ8X6mA_F4zT0U4OveFxf1kVs_Gthg26P1dDDeNLle1MdsZezKEtNimMkphrZkLLqFRX2u1QvNfidz2HymCjRI1kbnRCH37q2vfUqAkDIFP-ZFXtOEGCXbwafs33p/s400/pics+025.jpg" border="0" /></div><p>Those are my favorites. Do you have any good tips to share? I'd love to hear them.</p><p>Thanks for reading. Happy crafting!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj30IX3XjL60tgzZPxcLsRSYfEBgtF1W_6SsbLKvdQcSLpeFv3NaWNLR7NRtFu-UkLSSqXdNk6I8w0W2etmiv7-qqX14oefo3hSVZkIiQYMllENzlKnrZJJZw6MZByEwWssULFum7V4TKr/s1600-h/sig+white.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190222125826091618" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj30IX3XjL60tgzZPxcLsRSYfEBgtF1W_6SsbLKvdQcSLpeFv3NaWNLR7NRtFu-UkLSSqXdNk6I8w0W2etmiv7-qqX14oefo3hSVZkIiQYMllENzlKnrZJJZw6MZByEwWssULFum7V4TKr/s200/sig+white.jpg" border="0" /></a></p>Christina C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07078169783385975218noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653131159802476630.post-80994815842042868142008-04-17T00:02:00.000-07:002008-04-17T00:09:53.423-07:00WelcomeHi.<br /><br />Welcome to my new tutorial blog. This is going to be where I will store all of my fun tips and tricks for making pretty things and pretty messes.<br /><br />Thank you for visiting.<br /><br />Leave me a comment on this post by Sunday April 27th and I randomly pick one person as a winner.<br /><br />The prize: I will make you something. Or send you a RAK. Your choice.<br /><br />Happy crafting!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSgHUTNvUR-isbaKhXj53VZZ8CrJd07Wq2xp1vptrEw1Jbnex7OmL0y3lWluT636wBf6Apf2TAcRV7BHuUcmJP0ysi4GGw3zRfWPjeZX29yeeqkcESA2r4Fehjmupf7RrWxa9MVziIg_D/s200/sig+white.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 180px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 50px" height="41" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSgHUTNvUR-isbaKhXj53VZZ8CrJd07Wq2xp1vptrEw1Jbnex7OmL0y3lWluT636wBf6Apf2TAcRV7BHuUcmJP0ysi4GGw3zRfWPjeZX29yeeqkcESA2r4Fehjmupf7RrWxa9MVziIg_D/s200/sig+white.jpg" border="0" /></a>Christina C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07078169783385975218noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653131159802476630.post-68195900368854913682008-04-16T21:38:00.001-07:002008-04-16T23:55:17.401-07:00Altered CanvasTiny canvases can make such a big statement.<br /><div><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190077973838735938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg59DUvmYJ1QIE-LMN_qvLgQ0ygGYsOR4HU0hJgB-2QsxN3B0E3-k0fxbBe_gSvZgTcRfd1eaqpLaRSmHtMSkEkQkJwjWXYr6lBuGQNMRSoXkpaMlXAZjsespTyV9CaVtsuhx94v2ALrNks/s400/pics+275.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>Start by giving your canvas a base coat of white paint (or white gesso).<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJPpnYL2eEvLxW0_oew1uyHTpdm8BoJ97kcYxbO5JmXXVmwchd3-QGweRNxxrFrWcq3z8Efsh3L1LLx6avDcWjqC2W3S9oEBpj42LAkUWMNSeLYre0D59OuXecAV6FHWX5qOlcFivpuTv/s1600-h/pics+253.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190071174905506162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJPpnYL2eEvLxW0_oew1uyHTpdm8BoJ97kcYxbO5JmXXVmwchd3-QGweRNxxrFrWcq3z8Efsh3L1LLx6avDcWjqC2W3S9oEBpj42LAkUWMNSeLYre0D59OuXecAV6FHWX5qOlcFivpuTv/s400/pics+253.jpg" border="0" /></a> Gather up your scraps. Here are some of mine left from recent projects, as well as an image from an old Vogue magazine that really appealed to me.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-3b9kX024PqzTJLMQNf-1jk7du5268URW9ZnwYaTX2CSCl95n0Br6aRmJB22gRkY6HGt2uOHfIdnu2O4CqIYefOQcJhTsi1_BA398gOp4MjiY8xh75qPUsIBFXDKPA7wn1l0kvNrGpXTG/s1600-h/pics+254.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190071179200473474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-3b9kX024PqzTJLMQNf-1jk7du5268URW9ZnwYaTX2CSCl95n0Br6aRmJB22gRkY6HGt2uOHfIdnu2O4CqIYefOQcJhTsi1_BA398gOp4MjiY8xh75qPUsIBFXDKPA7wn1l0kvNrGpXTG/s400/pics+254.jpg" border="0" /></a> Start by collaging your paper elements onto the freshly painted canvas. Here I used rubber cement (spread on clumpy and thick for texture).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhksMAq_mydz6wsGcKP646OAVmhXFbo-CGJB2dIIxjx-xQ50SiuAhzB0oM2SD6OL-cXwSwyqA-pMxhOkoZaTWbPrt7JVHp3PCSdqitNjS1AKGdugypBQQYpwobkF_9FLOn5LpdebCNIa8zT/s1600-h/pics+255.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190071183495440786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhksMAq_mydz6wsGcKP646OAVmhXFbo-CGJB2dIIxjx-xQ50SiuAhzB0oM2SD6OL-cXwSwyqA-pMxhOkoZaTWbPrt7JVHp3PCSdqitNjS1AKGdugypBQQYpwobkF_9FLOn5LpdebCNIa8zT/s400/pics+255.jpg" border="0" /></a> After the main elements were adhered, I painted a layer of clear gesso on top.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Pk7DxYK0LW8pDeabbne2obUyBpsJqbNVAQ3V7_L463MGTyeNYWwaX7G3Py9_6PRvZvclOtgG_JXKdW-yHQUBdHx7OXe95AGMWnOBBoAu4wQFFKNNQgfpIvVBRgbkv-4JCVmI3V8limfc/s1600-h/pics+258.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190071192085375394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Pk7DxYK0LW8pDeabbne2obUyBpsJqbNVAQ3V7_L463MGTyeNYWwaX7G3Py9_6PRvZvclOtgG_JXKdW-yHQUBdHx7OXe95AGMWnOBBoAu4wQFFKNNQgfpIvVBRgbkv-4JCVmI3V8limfc/s400/pics+258.jpg" border="0" /></a>For a distressed look, I used my fingers to rub white paint onto the canvas, making sure that there was less paint on the main elements (the legs, shoes and skirt) of the image that I wanted to focus on.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7a4P9jiDkvP1qZgcuHWxYZP_-MkpVniFV1_uScQ-qla841QRjvGAt_03QlKfgTByBUq5kV4ArLydaBn7H2b_z60MoK-kc9_9dSmD1WSinGzQUU5yweflwklNRBd4GiyuU7IU4K7Rsp8K4/s1600-h/pics+259.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190071196380342706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7a4P9jiDkvP1qZgcuHWxYZP_-MkpVniFV1_uScQ-qla841QRjvGAt_03QlKfgTByBUq5kV4ArLydaBn7H2b_z60MoK-kc9_9dSmD1WSinGzQUU5yweflwklNRBd4GiyuU7IU4K7Rsp8K4/s400/pics+259.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFZKZiVC3ix7-STMnd5wSvGFqb0fvXlD216qJGDnGHe_PZexKjRvLud9ysqeUII8zouOt3oEuwQ_qmw8Ifweb2WRabgVQYkKkIVckp8FdBmoIaa-OBNxjHAJQFyH6srPuYQ1bLtuNPW8tB/s1600-h/pics+260.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190073661691570626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFZKZiVC3ix7-STMnd5wSvGFqb0fvXlD216qJGDnGHe_PZexKjRvLud9ysqeUII8zouOt3oEuwQ_qmw8Ifweb2WRabgVQYkKkIVckp8FdBmoIaa-OBNxjHAJQFyH6srPuYQ1bLtuNPW8tB/s400/pics+260.jpg" border="0" /></a> I added more layers of paper and used white and green paint to add more layers.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLXlsP-gkY8Y_SBRXcE9N2T42n4iS5-B13I4MIjDe17MvlTkJrEjYSgtqgF1KIbjn6ANZ-h-CROLT5_tHvrTrJHJyAGGPui5f3DeUa12XyC2ldN2oH-Z2YufMQRBomzhUNmnL0PqUZlwBV/s1600-h/pics+261.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190073674576472530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLXlsP-gkY8Y_SBRXcE9N2T42n4iS5-B13I4MIjDe17MvlTkJrEjYSgtqgF1KIbjn6ANZ-h-CROLT5_tHvrTrJHJyAGGPui5f3DeUa12XyC2ldN2oH-Z2YufMQRBomzhUNmnL0PqUZlwBV/s400/pics+261.jpg" border="0" /></a> Fingers really are a fabulous tool for painting...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiysHEMaLMSi69xpIir58oslH_X6hJSUgsYYce95ts4PjsOoTtLVN1hsBYYdYotXNc1aLP9acuwCMux7bh5sQB1nhIgThYxyIUlt5Km8vxG2ZJatbfcT_lZIDw6hwVUgkLGNaMXRve1Klrl/s1600-h/pics+262.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190073678871439842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiysHEMaLMSi69xpIir58oslH_X6hJSUgsYYce95ts4PjsOoTtLVN1hsBYYdYotXNc1aLP9acuwCMux7bh5sQB1nhIgThYxyIUlt5Km8vxG2ZJatbfcT_lZIDw6hwVUgkLGNaMXRve1Klrl/s400/pics+262.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here is the finished image. Once all of the elements are added and I think it is complete, I will add one more layer of transparent gesso to seal everything.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ORf2NZtdAUwLxvJ_NcJY6LhXwHnJ_3ybrwUwsjkGXYrb9Pl0xYv72xvDSSe_RNbFy6kerWEQyq7lYB9VzQWkKK5BubSLoHgBtYFS3l5jZy9WSfc-0emkZG21f66E8P9fY3_9GbiZj26A/s1600-h/pics+266.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190073687461374450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ORf2NZtdAUwLxvJ_NcJY6LhXwHnJ_3ybrwUwsjkGXYrb9Pl0xYv72xvDSSe_RNbFy6kerWEQyq7lYB9VzQWkKK5BubSLoHgBtYFS3l5jZy9WSfc-0emkZG21f66E8P9fY3_9GbiZj26A/s400/pics+266.jpg" border="0" /></a> I also painted the sides of the canvas. I let my heat tool get very close to the paint so that it bubbled up a little. If you try this, be sure to do it in an area with good ventilation.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZCt5kJX-1jEBrm7_A3c8TnZgymqBfoldafsvsOy3iTAJtt7hmb7pmqc54jwHWcBV3Oai4miiu_5YWib6FndMEiOMZrQIIRpzx4H7C595jaL7lc-7jHrc6J2pe1oceCP12GtmQNZEbKQ9/s1600-h/pics+267.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190073691756341762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZCt5kJX-1jEBrm7_A3c8TnZgymqBfoldafsvsOy3iTAJtt7hmb7pmqc54jwHWcBV3Oai4miiu_5YWib6FndMEiOMZrQIIRpzx4H7C595jaL7lc-7jHrc6J2pe1oceCP12GtmQNZEbKQ9/s400/pics+267.jpg" border="0" /></a>I also used black crackle paint to line the edge of the back side of the canvas, for a suble effect.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4j3pOxKUCJp8Ut2ga5EHBwBD5UA7uYelPlMOKKSUoC7I25WPbASo8aFrQppLj-ab1QsMWDru7frpcRECKKFbiX70coTBLU5BZ1iNSTwiTcyoUgs1cllfmqi_39mGba87OTY9WaScFL-vO/s1600-h/pics+268.jpg"> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190077943773964818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4j3pOxKUCJp8Ut2ga5EHBwBD5UA7uYelPlMOKKSUoC7I25WPbASo8aFrQppLj-ab1QsMWDru7frpcRECKKFbiX70coTBLU5BZ1iNSTwiTcyoUgs1cllfmqi_39mGba87OTY9WaScFL-vO/s400/pics+268.jpg" border="0" /></a> Finally, I wrapped tulle around the edges of half of the canvas. I secured the tulle to the back with staples, and used a strong clear glue to secure the tulle to the front.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaIbB_1Nh_t-OZ46tJvS4H-lAU84gDc2Po3oKW5jncTQLjQzX4du1GCJean9ubw0aGS1Q42-Sje8eRHUuc9sFK1msxujZ10K6UAjcEWq_IOlorLSt4FfH4TBiV4AQb3ay3acoW90964u-N/s1600-h/pics+269.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190077956658866722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaIbB_1Nh_t-OZ46tJvS4H-lAU84gDc2Po3oKW5jncTQLjQzX4du1GCJean9ubw0aGS1Q42-Sje8eRHUuc9sFK1msxujZ10K6UAjcEWq_IOlorLSt4FfH4TBiV4AQb3ay3acoW90964u-N/s400/pics+269.jpg" border="0" /></a>Next I added some letter stickers to form a phrase that I thought went well with my mood as well as the collage. You could also use cut up words from a book, stamped letters or even typed or computer printed words as an accent.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-eC8EaetgeuO2APVRO1tBlPvITBrTgJTNFSG6hfLj1efH9kNpveP216a970kMucE66JspCQLyLLmQ19Yir2nHEUMnJNwZfsshGh61AsQutbdXoDzBHgZjiAiJkhk-Wb2Ahdu4OjFhPbaK/s1600-h/pics+276.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190077978133703250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-eC8EaetgeuO2APVRO1tBlPvITBrTgJTNFSG6hfLj1efH9kNpveP216a970kMucE66JspCQLyLLmQ19Yir2nHEUMnJNwZfsshGh61AsQutbdXoDzBHgZjiAiJkhk-Wb2Ahdu4OjFhPbaK/s400/pics+276.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here is the finished canvas. It is about 5x5 inches.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190077965248801330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO7TrFlk9wLhPiZ4VbabEG2ulyWTY-zw1-_JXDH9vYEz6shT4-BfT_XzCzLhT1XZIiVz-hQXsygsF2e3JTb97s-tqRdyd6zHy1okaguoLtY9h9NLvbqIYPAOw3L7qbpUkdvCSrMBY30g7X/s400/pics+273.jpg" border="0" />Thanks for looking! Please let me know if you have any questions!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSgHUTNvUR-isbaKhXj53VZZ8CrJd07Wq2xp1vptrEw1Jbnex7OmL0y3lWluT636wBf6Apf2TAcRV7BHuUcmJP0ysi4GGw3zRfWPjeZX29yeeqkcESA2r4Fehjmupf7RrWxa9MVziIg_D/s200/sig+white.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 138px; CURSOR: hand" height="52" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSgHUTNvUR-isbaKhXj53VZZ8CrJd07Wq2xp1vptrEw1Jbnex7OmL0y3lWluT636wBf6Apf2TAcRV7BHuUcmJP0ysi4GGw3zRfWPjeZX29yeeqkcESA2r4Fehjmupf7RrWxa9MVziIg_D/s200/sig+white.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div>Christina C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07078169783385975218noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653131159802476630.post-15564845602782254812008-04-15T20:47:00.000-07:002008-04-16T21:37:28.571-07:00Fun With Paint (and Mixed Media)<div><div>With this, we're going to do a little mixed media messiness.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190062168359086402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_6-Ga2WPIsxOHAOLdmdLu6kZo69Il_oaqV-BES-BePei15lhlqdjRxOG5qkqlvq-2ylec1PeCvO9Rqnaj0lhgDjxBKgoClglq5pmyZq3wHNeUmMDgrVReUgEjlJGF3p5P7mhRc0epjVtF/s400/pics+069.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>Start with a blank postcard: <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190059965040863474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA59TUcGoOSosHDgQ-0fsvZgBhBOEEdEJP8UfF9B08gMLL3HLSKPwVIjS1L6LiJC19hkApapespsECTdsGCLo8zENOINRT6aeqJCoSYskO8BmTWMI3icEzX9LZYptIS7jZh3oNWCWsIbyK/s400/pics+055.jpg" border="0" />Do a basecoat of paint. I liked yellow. I applied it with a mix of water and paint. This is also known as a wash.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3nVnOyj0Wdfsrkkdry01uGHlu_EpmJWSLdBtuSFqDVdoeUxCKI9tUov0xkxnyGgHTfsH2XbfkeMPVhKhMod6BFt4eO7mmf1NncWCi-F5AKKTlhGWsoCa2kxBhfazgicX0GyS7vgESuB3n/s1600-h/pics+056.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190058530521786546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3nVnOyj0Wdfsrkkdry01uGHlu_EpmJWSLdBtuSFqDVdoeUxCKI9tUov0xkxnyGgHTfsH2XbfkeMPVhKhMod6BFt4eO7mmf1NncWCi-F5AKKTlhGWsoCa2kxBhfazgicX0GyS7vgESuB3n/s400/pics+056.jpg" border="0" /></a> Apply a contrasting color of paint with something thin and flat and scrapey--like a playing card or one of those little fake credit cards that come in the mail.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDbTogAwMhOezR3unGgwOOzj6VANnNkrpNLCkYGKEVYzB29eNmQ8P44zhDk3a6R2V5kxOlG2DZUzCuoqX4ARQ6A52eYpOOb15yy0ErmerQQIecPE8YKug9aqDq6POwSPjvmRLxRjbbjXg/s1600-h/pics+060.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190058539111721154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDbTogAwMhOezR3unGgwOOzj6VANnNkrpNLCkYGKEVYzB29eNmQ8P44zhDk3a6R2V5kxOlG2DZUzCuoqX4ARQ6A52eYpOOb15yy0ErmerQQIecPE8YKug9aqDq6POwSPjvmRLxRjbbjXg/s400/pics+060.jpg" border="0" /></a> When dry, ink the edges, thoroughly.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixFV-ljQ8YiB0mXnSdP8ujFgzwDiOR_UI7MXJWEVY8urugX15aGoBB80h93hGhLYEMt6qLEdgzgD8wDgJsqsvU7pFqt_-tLwHt2lgxY-sNoq8LqybiRof8d4bM4qcLA7sAwjoj6AiDycxi/s1600-h/pics+061.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190058543406688466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixFV-ljQ8YiB0mXnSdP8ujFgzwDiOR_UI7MXJWEVY8urugX15aGoBB80h93hGhLYEMt6qLEdgzgD8wDgJsqsvU7pFqt_-tLwHt2lgxY-sNoq8LqybiRof8d4bM4qcLA7sAwjoj6AiDycxi/s400/pics+061.jpg" border="0" /></a>Distress the edges of the paper. Here I used an old emery board, but you could use a paper distresser (or scissors, if you are really careful). </div><br /><div></div><div>You could also do this step prior to inking. With this, I went back and re-inked after I roughed the edges.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV33hvM81xwWn9DWSbciaJrntwwWySTGlKKqDuTA5D6mumuCIRYLPG3ge7eNy1jJxOjeaykk2m0xhMboVggoJww6U0yrzRLmlmGQNkeDpktCCnwug9rNC12_0nOXk-RYCMfo2Ac7the_WB/s1600-h/pics+062.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190058551996623074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV33hvM81xwWn9DWSbciaJrntwwWySTGlKKqDuTA5D6mumuCIRYLPG3ge7eNy1jJxOjeaykk2m0xhMboVggoJww6U0yrzRLmlmGQNkeDpktCCnwug9rNC12_0nOXk-RYCMfo2Ac7the_WB/s400/pics+062.jpg" border="0" /></a>Use gesso or modgepodge to apply a piece of paper to the left side of the postcard (or where ever you desire). Here I used an old page from an antique French literature book.</div><br /><div></div><div>I applied the gesso with my fingers, deeply rubbing the liquid into the paper, for a transparent effect.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190059969335830786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg73rMrO4r8H6HjfmCzkyuiv_ZBHozVhgnNwLJ_t6KJO9CU6N5SxKkyJ0AUKnl3hESXoxycvkHcVklj0vXpxwEdzO2Eii8COv9h3SgyWRyFjtq3DTCHrYNPCSWnfFDUYcmaj2DW-k3UxPzk/s400/pics+064.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><div>Here I stamped and used distress emboss inks to give texture to the design. The embossing powder actually stuck to a few other places on the card (the gesso was wet). I used my heat gun to emboss those areas as well. It turned out to add a lovely gritty texture.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiojWX4FXhdUYCRje4kw1WmPKYX_xzouqCKLMyUQ661CTtNVcGcSBWahI-pUYtDOs1s7Jx4zmnxbF8QZ9LPWbKh4TMNNPQmeHcaeJRkBFEkbw2jRa21uqcE3ripp4azoFnHqJS2op2urOWb/s1600-h/pics+065.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190059973630798098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiojWX4FXhdUYCRje4kw1WmPKYX_xzouqCKLMyUQ661CTtNVcGcSBWahI-pUYtDOs1s7Jx4zmnxbF8QZ9LPWbKh4TMNNPQmeHcaeJRkBFEkbw2jRa21uqcE3ripp4azoFnHqJS2op2urOWb/s400/pics+065.jpg" border="0" /></a> For my journaling block I painted a playing card a solid white.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdqlve1h7w8yRmE8u5N6J0ldh5IFuSruXwMdCM5b9qlCO7tUVV7Vv7T3ss92dMehqr1uDanHwT6cTnNoMWdNNlKxanPQ6WsouR434Y8aZ-S4m01KlCvh3ItYsz_r4W9dbHYhV1MuDMhkUi/s1600-h/pics+067.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190059982220732706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdqlve1h7w8yRmE8u5N6J0ldh5IFuSruXwMdCM5b9qlCO7tUVV7Vv7T3ss92dMehqr1uDanHwT6cTnNoMWdNNlKxanPQ6WsouR434Y8aZ-S4m01KlCvh3ItYsz_r4W9dbHYhV1MuDMhkUi/s400/pics+067.jpg" border="0" /></a>After adhering the card to the postcard, I then used the end of a paintbrush to scatter white paint dots in a whimsical fashion across the postcard. I used a black pen to outline the paint dots.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190059986515700018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-jCh8SMKsaV8GiRL8Ise6fL3YBnCbCoqUSkRV9TeYRO4HEYxJJDD7LOhH2nRabzjQOAA02ZBR2wlsYIjOr6CT6dD5JlJ1bf5nLzssUdgjg9iisqcxaLnKeFOGyjgk43Qazp7GhHLRPp3G/s400/pics+068.jpg" border="0" />To finish, I typed out my journaling and adhered it to the card. I then adhered a black lazer-cut frame on top of that.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190062176949021010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD4AaQy3ih874L1yuT_5iOGER5tr5jOAgFKwQWuwpyYpDNF4Z0hk9HcQzr7vchIPAZUhdjbOx6Sr29IhdTGmfUHUTerFyn1vyI5bF7Q8HUG_7jDToB91qeUjleAwQadchF-g6omjnxksnK/s400/pics+072.jpg" border="0" />I added my title with Mailbox Letters and Dymo Label.<br /><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190062185538955618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiosYsLL5P1bMIK3pAIdyJWCiX0CmAQmI-y6_6e0xeobvhEv2at4fTs-92k8-uVkXYuvI4LXrmugyCuHFgCkGXg7nk7Y0EpQv4BeouLakAeaEgvcKL89p6U2x6P4cIVBcewcYqZjH74T1et/s400/pics+073.jpg" border="0" />Thanks for looking!</div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSgHUTNvUR-isbaKhXj53VZZ8CrJd07Wq2xp1vptrEw1Jbnex7OmL0y3lWluT636wBf6Apf2TAcRV7BHuUcmJP0ysi4GGw3zRfWPjeZX29yeeqkcESA2r4Fehjmupf7RrWxa9MVziIg_D/s200/sig+white.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSgHUTNvUR-isbaKhXj53VZZ8CrJd07Wq2xp1vptrEw1Jbnex7OmL0y3lWluT636wBf6Apf2TAcRV7BHuUcmJP0ysi4GGw3zRfWPjeZX29yeeqkcESA2r4Fehjmupf7RrWxa9MVziIg_D/s200/sig+white.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><em>(originally posted for my now-defunct Postcards From Here Project in January 2008)</em></div></div>Christina C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07078169783385975218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653131159802476630.post-12096367510653335052008-04-15T07:27:00.000-07:002008-04-17T07:30:39.287-07:00Bottlecap Magnets Project<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDQVMxPWXX_GPoCXloLlRPfdsQBKhyd0L2nLmm_QkoMPkDQRTyWAxVl6CsxGh88jXedKSglV5R9n53Ok5HjyR3NB1RDj1PIwebbrF8tKYzetlwbBpF02bl6qBUOj8ysed5IYjcJKYE6Lg/s1600-h/pics+182.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136971168046570466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDQVMxPWXX_GPoCXloLlRPfdsQBKhyd0L2nLmm_QkoMPkDQRTyWAxVl6CsxGh88jXedKSglV5R9n53Ok5HjyR3NB1RDj1PIwebbrF8tKYzetlwbBpF02bl6qBUOj8ysed5IYjcJKYE6Lg/s320/pics+182.jpg" border="0" /></a>I started making these little guys after I saw a post inspired by Ali Edwards. These are easy peasy and also a really great way to use up some Christmas scraps.<br /><br /><div></div>Step one: Get some bottlecaps. I know Maya Road makes some big ones, but I just had these lying around (our Costco sells full-sugar Mexican Coke now, yum.) I did boil them in water to help clean them up a bit. If you don't like the color of the bottlecaps, you can totally paint them! How fun would teal be? Or even a pretty bright pink?<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136971176636505074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Om0bkcHLTgqdvCnFe39kAPFO9aiVShghQ5GoqsWa3o8G7q6awRmh0IsRMUvVRjtjmMg8bHpwxiDjha5wFiaLbbcpKM72PYG1wYS18AOoMtvq3Tyn7qxmFdcrFVGT39Usj_M7N_y4Aas/s320/pics+176.jpg" border="0" /> Step two: assemble your goodies. I have some scrap papers and bits of transparencies from other holiday projects that are perfect for this. For my words, I have the MM Holiday WordFetti, but you can also just use stamps or print out words on your computer for fun, custom holiday words/phrases.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136971185226439682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirl0VfUbxaw_iqmmECXQ-RwJUfTX9st51h4k6dYoBRZiGt3UogUdorNtyuSAXuEcixvrtYPSNU1aGRWcnzA-m5BHUvhYCYjDamG-TIEQC-98jY5gI27aLA9OX_DT4XsgXDs9IOffBc7xo/s320/pics+180.jpg" border="0" />Step three: get your tools out. If you don't want to hand cut everything, you may wish to grab your punches...<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136971189521406994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMQNzqL5lz1-dlm0QD5NwYVF7CrgameCVjkDVkiDbEzeP_XDwbSA1BngJg85DIqh7k-6foS254tJgaoPAjyZpBYGffNXqktIZXQaUSjKv6deQ0nh_cF0cd5n-ZPnRipFUTAe6y16hpIEk/s320/pics+178.jpg" border="0" /> Step four (optional): pick a formula if you want a more "themed" look for your magnets. I chose to go with: background paper + punched accent + holiday appropriate word.<br /><p>Step five: assemble. This is the fun part! Just make a simple collage that appeals to you. You can even use stamped images and tiny photos as well. </p><p>If you are not using a punch for the background circle, you can just trace around the bottlecap bottom and trim it from there. </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136975042107071538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdbsyBefoV1ebmHVetp6bSLdO-o7TcwHQZniVyIUZu27MyJIUGanxoJhZx-uVFOsrkxDv0bkY7GYDIANbT5vJl8YxHfGSnLs4biZwtXkP5R8hCpehC72MOZNFtb5N28YLk3E8kLQneQTg/s320/pics+185.jpg" border="0" />Step six: glue the collage into the bottlecap (makes it way easier to work with). I secured them with a glue dot. If you aren't worried about "floating" or you have some heavier items on your collage, you can probably skip this step. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136971210996243490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZZPUuRaou65Pd-pQPDnF7osvnEGAZsK7hAjSdjGSi2gpVNwlfenbAxy17UEx3rOgfswgLcBr-WBDJxQW3vSYUddTPGUUdSMFF9WAKfPU277VXJDh5i7r3CcoSvHfljqaueoi6R056aiE/s320/pics+186.jpg" border="0" /> <p>Step seven: pour your dimensional adhesive on top of the collage, be sure to completely cover the image and watch out for air bubbles!</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136975063581908034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghtLN38PVRo4QcRXjOOV6C0x7XkCO_A3HhFklaIkmB29z874FAwCXDLZVXXHDyf1j3v4l7v4CXrU39L0FYiCCr2m0SjrbZgr0oEVFli3JrlGxZ48KKVonkaBwTHp_5a6JBW6iiUorHEk4/s320/pics+188.jpg" border="0" /> Step eight: wait for the dimensional adhesive to dry. I let mine dry overnight. You will know it is dry because the epoxy will turn clear.<br /><p>Step nine: glue a magnet on the back. Be sure to use a glue or epoxy that will work with metal (bonding to smooth surfaces). Superglue does not work due to the smooth surface of the bottle cap and the magnet.</p><p>So...if you don't want to turn these little guys into magnets they would make some pretty awesome embellishments on a card, page or mini-book...</p><p>And voila! All done. How fun was that? And easy too. </p><p>If you try this let me know! I would love to see what other people come up with!!!</p><p>*********</p><p>Edited: You know what would also be awesome with the above project? A magnetic Xmas Calendar... Think about it.</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSgHUTNvUR-isbaKhXj53VZZ8CrJd07Wq2xp1vptrEw1Jbnex7OmL0y3lWluT636wBf6Apf2TAcRV7BHuUcmJP0ysi4GGw3zRfWPjeZX29yeeqkcESA2r4Fehjmupf7RrWxa9MVziIg_D/s200/sig+white.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 132px; CURSOR: hand" height="45" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSgHUTNvUR-isbaKhXj53VZZ8CrJd07Wq2xp1vptrEw1Jbnex7OmL0y3lWluT636wBf6Apf2TAcRV7BHuUcmJP0ysi4GGw3zRfWPjeZX29yeeqkcESA2r4Fehjmupf7RrWxa9MVziIg_D/s200/sig+white.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p> </p><p><em>(originally posted in November 2007)</em></p></div>Christina C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07078169783385975218noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653131159802476630.post-25395375121544914752008-04-14T17:53:00.000-07:002008-04-16T20:47:11.643-07:00Custom Chipboard Binder<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190044554698205090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz_UyH5gFfSkkGrchxHcI_9pwkNp38Rxll8m00DoZmnoAtdUxO4mKvGtAXlbrqHBo7inJpSYBejv7zxOjJtIW3OcDtVKpIhmKsBnnTYvU3SkRl_Cb_1JPJEMmUu8Ux8LI6cmThT71qmdaR/s400/TUT+008.jpg" border="0" />I was thinking about how everyday items can be repurposed and I had some old binders laying around. This one is a mini-binder (8.75 h x 7.25 w)<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190042634847823698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCYZ5cwL48cbdsho1mX3z9Vzp7UWWfDuwZC3UJjiv8PSqGNtUgpPZn2nkUL9J2XorOHwbUqrLq-SGNpwaPBoUi0LtdIqbF49lfCaif7lvyvxFIqJzZFyhRkd0I3LnSv8_ZopE0YY5mfL-7/s400/TUT+002.jpg" border="0" /> First, I cut the binder apart.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190042652027692914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0AwmMHEYNr7S1yolbgzJr8-KoCDSYb7MD9itpQP3aKI8zKVZpVzJIACO4LoPnXdN_-LkmlFNrrracVbVn-USkfQvw_zubCTgJG3-iZDiiAcIymhMcs6rhHmqn6DRcEUOeg8VjB2p-7lZ6/s400/TUT+004.jpg" border="0" />Then I said, heck, let's strip this puppy down. Oh look, it's chipboard!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190042660617627522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyXkH_AtlaGH-h3COKWHt3a1meiuSMOr1S8_T7fbZOIptwB82FHEQ9F-H6a8A33NZOJjZaZoBHc0P3Lcl3XuscMj-SflbS_saATbYCE1pmzGZjKUifE2-cEMPOB_YmDw6oxuYiSRBbgAvN/s400/TUT+005.jpg" border="0" /> <div>It was a little harder to get the vinyl off from around the metal binding. I just cut around with my Xacto. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190044550403237778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2nTSbVy2bfStlLrhJQ-kJwXIv6qZcVFr0q5iLdVflFRxLhYpYjNKEDgUjvES477FgAEBqkZzWLh4pWQQsEsMFVUTc_Iy47OhY2dNaldAUFadXU8MMIHXY_hHBp69RI9QPa9FVswpYMGR-/s400/TUT+007.jpg" border="0" /></div><div></div><div>Next I gathered some crafting materials: Fabric paper, gaffer tape, scissors and a popsicle stick (not pictured). </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190042630552856386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-FdaKyNpKg5PWbWMp642nw_i3B14f9oftm0jv3eITVpBJ2ZKzrQuQiEW2c74ooapQdOZQV3n4Vhidc1vc4FUzCrh1gm63eLn3MTWj-FVAKaekYQ_rGRYBmSUWrFqobCq04S7lpXopBG_6/s400/TUT+025.jpg" border="0" /> <div>Next, I set aside the vinyl and lay out the "naked" chipboard pieces. </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190044563288139698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYNp6z_RQ-A9JjgTWajfnhHqo43OuBaqJ5VZd5g_CYb83vjcKNNC1EDnZ7qEwvPubbVhPfb7ezxtq-WU0bE4t0Uh2NPvA_cgh6cuRThn6drfo7gw-1VdcDiyGmbIp_Iag6wCmbF7H4a3Wp/s400/TUT+009.jpg" border="0" /> <div>Then I got a strip of the gaffer tape and laid it against the binder piece (fabric paper or duct tape would work as well) . The strip should just be about an inch longer than your binder and centered, so a half inch hangs off of each side.<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190044571878074322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSYdhs4IXUEblPlmalo3uEXGCMl4WBNxvyA-99oK7ZV2OpRT38f9WjDLX_uA9Ic3M8TIm8ap5ywVNxpzC0-IyWRgWNcf-CL1fPqnmDXnL6Qy64pE9x7GzLycf_J9w-kfOtGYYJHSEX7bdp/s400/TUT+011.jpg" border="0" /> <div>Next, I smoothed the tape down with a popsicle stick.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190048484593281138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIBAvL_egxCriJzqn5tfsWstQEAnywIJZDVho7sXjfXmG_sDXOtBYAEG1GbWEVEQQqUQY5hlvAChRyNF35UfDpQDwjuJ2bs5N42LKrFGDqxLG5cAVOCTBvBbOZTe5y4xRdAfINDaCLShd8/s400/TUT+012.jpg" border="0" />After that, bring the middle piece over and lay it under the tape. When you place it, make sure there is a small gap between the pieces, so it will open and close properly (it needs to flex). <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190046152426039282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCO4816CycKzVWBCKiy7-LBN67A-RWOYebF2qQtlAijhGVbKifY4jfcudRkGIop8NWt6n82s8qPHKL8iefjIok_ujj5TCxaWgkcH1XAdAt__zcEgxXw6SNhvhmmS1TJdpUGwidLovU2_S8/s400/TUT+013.jpg" border="0" />Fold the extra tape over the ends like this.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190047844643153954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaIm4xxTBGqU_WP3DxxGGFosO6VAJ2EawLILfGvOlVhlCpLK22RJ13GctIezf78yEWvhBL9CKEFy6ycz1YgC9aAtb6Nya7NB6Obt9pyIHOXEanELnZJNXMc5EaU65s3Np6Q5zWVpKGr94V/s400/TUT+015.jpg" border="0" /> Then do the same thing with the piece that will be the cover of the binder.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190047848938121266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQOkZ0RnjsVebPXcLKP_6roy4ysxItftMmVaIGsdqvrvt-mz0OYNTQiRE969Q3Ha5q9ddPSaMRhiY2jK88KbUSH_3AMhdTYldIBGat7yoF9fsoahyiSp43yZa_41kLOYuQc7SuokrVgRpR/s400/TUT+016.jpg" border="0" /> </div><p>To finish, I laid another piece of tape in the middle to cover up the bare place so it looked like one big panel. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190046156721006594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAkXwqdCt98gEh_Vf-xwhpVoR2H8ZjK71ZZzWCokHVJe_taA75kLPkZdIcU1JffhAflN9DB0MBIQjc5GzL90NlGc6yf13jbjHrc9pLX3BKiL_vsRfs4QkMbvTIyamDgQlVFXBcK0KDpKqD/s400/TUT+018.jpg" border="0" /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190047853233088578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5h09kMoIh5gpq7V-QXnEqAj8EYCawktleWmZbTBzMhPK_NVmUhwdD3DiWgPNI_i-1Yeo04tCsVj1syUMa1uh2UqQtuhxwENcBWao7SMFJyRBYiXhYud_MIbwZfE6R18iyGW3j1jh_gND/s400/TUT+017.jpg" border="0" /> <p>Afterwards, I flipped it over and covered the back side of the spine with gaffer tape, using a popsicle stick to smooth everything that was hard to reach.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190047857528055890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifi1Zki3iZzR3qdkM_EkF4t1LkIfmqbet1XvcTQFc37ViJc9p9eIpEsXPRPmYgRYTWvKxLlmAVi8dmpE5ayRkxv1rhmKnqXV-MqhXICa58OWeB2tgLcMiNK2fAKqRR0QAcBIph7Sw4_A59/s400/TUT+019.jpg" border="0" /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190046161015973906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5y70cNGb2TTu2mgxNNp_I6JpnUvgf9AMkZnpFbqydcsPDlY1yi8Da-tLDIQUhDWxnC6IYj-1vJGbaBWsvchUVF66e0IH3qS8nCoNgv1YKWkhBve2A4bx_EBOqgOWMlLt984ZOGDDOFqw5/s400/TUT+022.jpg" border="0" /> Here is the finished binder:<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190047866117990498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPrgZM91NQcRhDB8_HdSpkjY6p8d5XKLQh_qnDz4eUQnOSTc11zVH9ecaPly5ViP_xSRUvH0rWeizBEwaK8xzCUygPOxLWFYJ5-EAjcERliE1-s4P7h-lEd1U1KPAbF-JgjAseG-GXtxxZ/s400/TUT+024.jpg" border="0" /> Just waiting to be embellished with paint and other embellishments.<br /><br />Or it could be left plain...Let's see what you can come up with!<br /><div></div><div></div><br /><div>Please email me with any questions and thanks for looking!<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSgHUTNvUR-isbaKhXj53VZZ8CrJd07Wq2xp1vptrEw1Jbnex7OmL0y3lWluT636wBf6Apf2TAcRV7BHuUcmJP0ysi4GGw3zRfWPjeZX29yeeqkcESA2r4Fehjmupf7RrWxa9MVziIg_D/s1600-h/sig+white.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190054570561939602" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSgHUTNvUR-isbaKhXj53VZZ8CrJd07Wq2xp1vptrEw1Jbnex7OmL0y3lWluT636wBf6Apf2TAcRV7BHuUcmJP0ysi4GGw3zRfWPjeZX29yeeqkcESA2r4Fehjmupf7RrWxa9MVziIg_D/s200/sig+white.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><p><em></em></p><br /><p><em></em></p><p><em>Originally posted on 07.04.07 (my first online tutorial!)</em></p>Christina C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07078169783385975218noreply@blogger.com4