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technique tuesday - textured paper

Lumpy and bumpy, crinkled and crimped, a little bit of texture can add a big impact to your project.

SOOOO EZ to do!  Just crumple and open up.  You can even dampen it with water in a spray bottle.  Open and crumple as many times until you have the look you want.  If you want you can lightly iron to flatten and dry.  Instant texture!!!

Close To My Heart even has textured cardstock that has all the "texturing" done for you.  Try it as a background, or for photo mats, and accents really "pop" with warmth and contrast with textured papers. 

Either way, try this easy technique on a project soon!

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1 card 3 ways

I used the same pattern for each of these cards:

 

Majestic Blue Close To My Heart paper packet 

   

Paper Garden Close To My Heart paper packet

   

That's Amore Close To My Heart paper packet 

The card base is 5 1/2 x 4 1/4  

Side strip is 4 1/2 x 1 1/2 

Larger strip is 3 x 2

Sentiment square is 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 

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Technique Tuesday - watercolor wonder

Watercolor painting offers a sophisticated look that's simple to achieve and doesn't have to be perfect to look great! 

All you need is watercolor pencils and a waterbrush, paintbrush, or blending pen .

Artwork tips:

• Apply water with a dampened brush to a pencil-colored area and blend.
• Apply color to watercolor brush directly from the pencil's lead.
• Use a warm iron to flatten paper if necessary.
• Color with watercolor pencils and go over the area with a blending pen. 
  
  

Watercoloring is a simple technique that always yields sophisticated results.  It's especially fitting for a soft springtime look. 

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Technique Tuesday - custom wax seals

For a finishing touch create a custom wax seal for your written correspondence and sentiments.

Follow these simple steps:

1. Place candle wax cubes into a glass beaker (I use a heat safe glass measuring cup).  Using a craft heater heat wax until it is of pouring consistency.
2. Pour a small dot of melted wax onto your envelope flap as desired.
3. After wax has set up slightly (pliable, not runny) gently press a stamp into the wax

     Tip:  For a creative formal look, place a cut ribbon over the envelope flap before applying the wax seal.  Be sure to cover the ribbon completely to adhere the flap securely.

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ideas for birthday scrapbooking

It's my birthday today so I thought today might be a good day to share ideas for birthday scrapbooking.

 

Are you looking for fresh and festive ways to scrapbook all the birthday pictures you have on hand?  Here are some new ways to scrapbook your next birthday.

 

1. Make a list of gifts and who gave them to you.
2. Take pictures of any flowers or balloons you receive on your special day.
3. Include the invitation, party napkin or other party decorations as memorabilia.
4. use a square punch to single out your party guests.
5. Make a layout of your goals for your new year of life. Write about goals you accomplished during the past year.
6. Make a pocket to include cards and tags.
7. Have friends write birthday messages.
8. Take pictures of children as they leave another year behind.
9. Mention birthday traditions.
10. Scrapbook traditional photos like blowing out candles and unwrapping presents.
11. Include a favorite birthday dessert recipe.
12. Record how your birthday traditions have evolved.
13. Include a memory button of everyone singing "happy birthday".  You can do this with a product called "My Pages Talk" from Close To My Heart.

technique tuesday - rubber brayer

  Use a brayer to pick up color from your ink pad to transer to your project. On this card I "brayered" the edges of the Colonial White cardstock with Cocoa ink to create the scalloped look using the brayer in an arcing motion.  Join me at www.awescrap.com next Tuesday for another technique to try!  

 

workshop: Emporium scrapbook and card class Monday March 16

This month's workshop features the new Close To My Heart Emporium papers.  These fun and colorful pages are perfect for most any photo. Leave this workshop with three double 12 x 12 layouts (6 in total) pages that are picture ready and 3 cards. 

click here to see workshop projects

 

Techniques taught: using a brayer, paper tearing, using a template, and fun new ways to use ribbon as an accent.

 

Project colors: Buttercup, Cocoa, Crystal Blue and Sweet Leaf.  Very versatile!

 

Supplies list:  scissors, paper trimmer, glue dots, adhesive (bring all these items or purchase at class).   

 

Your kit will include everything needed to complete all the projects and will include a full Emporium paper packet, Emporium Stickease sticker sheet, ribbon and fun new pewter brads.

 

Workshop fee: $25.45

 

Monday March 16 6:30 PM

Arrowhead Clubhouse (Southeast Denver near Lowry)

Workshop is pre-paid with RSVP and payment due by Sunday March 8th 7PM

Contact me to register or make payment at create@awescrap.com

technique tuesday: heat embossing

Do you like the look of heat-embossing but not quite sure where to begin? It's really easy to achieve a professional look with only a few basic supplies. All you'll need is an embossing tool (heat gun), a stamp, embossing ink, and embossing powder.

The first step is to ink your stamp in embossing ink, then press the stamp onto your project. While the ink is still wet, pour embossing powder over the stamped image. Lift the project up, then tap and pour the excess powder back into its container. Tap your paper lightly to knock loose any extra powder (it's just like making cinnamon toast!). I use the craft tray for this, just tap over the tray and pour the excess powder back into the container using the tray mouth just like a funnel. The craft tray also works great when decorating cookies to get the sprinkles back in the jar. You are now ready to apply heat. Hold the heat gun 4-5" from the surface of your project, turn on, and heat the image. As the embossing powder melts, it will change from a powder to a shimmery surface. Once the entire surface is shiny, you're done and voila you've just heat-embossed your first image! You can also heat- emboss with our White Daisy ink and then chalk over the embossed image for a different look.

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced stamper, a heat tool is a basic need in the stamping world. Quickly and easily set your embossing powder, Liquid Applique, set ink, shrink plastic and much more with this handy tool. The CTMH Craft Heater gives consistant heat up to 450 degrees while staying cool to the touch, making it a safe, effective option for all your heat setting needs Although this craft heater will not scorch your project, keep the tool moving when heat setting to avoid over melting a particular area.

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