April 2010 Publications

I was asked to design with the fabulous papers and printables from the Gypsy Sisters line made by Kaisercraft!
I created the following projects, which were all published in the April 2010 issue of ScrapStreet Magazine.




Six

Supplies: Paper, Die Cuts, Chipboard Alphabet, Pearls: Kaisercraft, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Paint: Junkitz, Pen: ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Font: Shruti.

Design Notes: To embellish my page, I hand cut some flourishes from the patterned paper. A simple pen stroke around the edge of the page makes a quick and pretty border. I printed the journaling directly onto the background.




Altered Birdhouse

Supplies: Paper, Die Cut, Bling: Kaisercraft, Birdhouse: Michaels, Flowers: Doodlebug Design, Paint: Ceramcoat (Delta Creative), Junkitz, Adhesive: Martha Stewart Crafts (EK Success), ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Glue Dots International, Tools: paint brushes, sanding paper, files.

Design Notes: The paper posies were too pink to match the Kaisercraft papers, so, to end up with more of a salmon color, I painted these first with a diluted yellow paint. I painted all the sides of the pieces before adhering the papers. I adhered a die cut around the hole in the front of the birdhouse, after cutting out the center and cutting off the edge.




Thank YOU

Supplies: Paper, Rub-Ons, Pearls: Kaisercraft, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Flower: Prima Marketing, Button: SEI, String: Making Memories, Paint: Junkitz, Adhesive: ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Glue Dots International.

Design Notes: I hand cut some flourishes from the patterned paper. I adhered these to the yellow paper and cut away the paper "above" the flourishes. I painted the white string yellow to match the papers. Some rub-ons and pearls finished the card quickly.




Easter Basket

Supplies: Paper, Die Cut, Bling: Kaisercraft, Flowers: Bazzill Basics Paper, Basket Template: Janneke Smit, Adhesive: 3D-Dots (EK Success), ZIG Memory System (Kuretake).

Design Notes: Since the Kaisercraft papers are double-sided, I did not have to worry about adding a liner to my basket. I simply cut out my template and folded over the scalloped edge. I raised the die cut with foam adhesive to make it stand out some more.




4 U

Supplies: Paper, Die Cut, Chipboard Alphabet, Alphabet Stickers, Bling: Kaisercraft, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Buttons: SEI, Pen: ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Adhesive: 3D Dots (EK Success), ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Glue Dots International, Other: ric-rac, thread, needle. Digital Supplies: Printable: Kaisercraft, Software: Adobe Photoshop CS4.

Design Notes: Kaisercraft also has free printables on their website to match your collection! I downloaded the PDF, used software to cut and resize the desired pieces and then printed these out. Dressing up the chipboard alphas is very simple since the alphabet stickers are exactly the same size.

Ready, Set, Create! Publication

This altered jewelry box was published in the February / March issue of Ready, Set, Create!:



Supplies: Papers: Scenic Route, Bling: Heidi Swapp, Other: ribbon.

December 2009 Publications

These were my publications in ScrapStreet Magazine December 2009. The first three were design team work for Digital Delights by Louby Loo digital stamps:



Digital Stamp: Digital Delights by Louby Loo, Papers: American Traditional Designs, Cardstock: Bazill Basics Paper, Canson, Take-Out Box, Ribbon: Michaels, Glaze: Aleene’s, Embossing Glitter: gel-à-tins, Markers: P&M Products, Sakura, Pen: ZIG, 3D Adhesive: EK Success, Tools: Hole Punches (Making Memories, Fiskars), Embossing Heat Tool (Marvy Uchida), Other: brads.

I covered all the sides of the box with two different papers, leaving a small border at the edges and folds. Instead of coloring in the image, I used it as a paper piecing pattern. I added some paper glaze to the holly berries and I heat embossed the frosting on the ball.




Digital Stamp: Digital Delights by Louby Loo, Papers, Chipboard: Sandylion Sticker Designs, Bag: Michaels, Pencils: Staedtler, Ribbon: SEI, Beads: JudiKins, Brad: Making Memories, Eyelet: Magic Scraps, Tools: Hole Punch (Making Memories), Water Brush (EK Success).

I colored the image with watercolor pencils. To give the brim and ball of the hat some sparkle, I brushed on glue and sprinkled a layer of tiny clear glass beads on top. I made a quick tag by punching a hole through a chipboard circle, setting an eyelet and threading ribbon through it. I love working with (digital) stamps because you can use any color you want on the image to match the rest of your project.




Digital Stamp: Digital Delights by Louby Loo, Paper: Dream Street Papers, Cardstock: Canson, Pencils: Staedtler, Ribbon: American Traditional Designs, Chipboard: Scenic Route, Paint: Junkitz, Beads: JudiKins, Pen: ZIG, Tools: Hole Punch (Making Memories), Water Brush (EK Success).

I colored the image with watercolor pencils. I printed the reindeer three times. The bottom layer is cut into an oval. For the second layer I cut out the reindeer and adhered this onto the background, and the third layer are just the nose and the bow adhered on top. I painted the chipboard star, brushed on glue, and sprinkled a layer of tiny clear glass beads on top for a subtle shine.




Digital Supplies: Winter Shimmer Collaboration Kit by Jopke Designs and Handmaid Designs for ScrapStreet.com, Fonts: Monotype Corsiva, Adobe Garamond Pro.

I love to use digital kits for my holiday photo cards. I create one or more card designs with a kit, and when the photos for this season are ready, I can use as many different photos as I want on the same card designs. Depending on how many cards I will need this year I can either print them myself or use an online service. For this card I changed the color of the stars and one of the tabs with a simple color overlay layer style.