Domestic Goddess Tag Trio/ Gypsy Soul Lasercuts and Graphic 45

Hey there! Lynne here with the X-Large Decorative tags finished using the warm, homey Domestic Goddess collection from Graphic 45 as well as various other Gypsy Soul pieces and some bits and pieces of ribbon, metal etc. from my stash:

I started by covering each tag with patterned paper, then sanding the edges and inking them with Versacolor in Paprika. I love to fussy-cut, so I cut various images from the patterned paper and attached them, lifting some with foam tape for dimension. Most of these were inked along the edges as well, either with  Paprika or with Black Soot Distress ink.

The cameo pieces were painted black and white and the white piece was dry-embossed with a checked pattern to echo that of the paper, but I found them too stark next to the papers on the tag, so I rubbed the pieces with Prima Metallique Wax in Antique Brass until I was happy with the effect.(Love those waxes, by the way!)

The cherries were painted with acrylic paint after I used a butter knife to draw the pattern on the leaf; I then heat-embossed the cherries themselves with clear embossing powder for a fresh-picked shine!

The buttons were painted with acrylic paint, then brushed with white glue and flocked with coordinating colours. To me it gave them the look (and feel) of cloth-covered buttons, which was in keeping with the homey theme of the papers.

I love the generous size of these tags; there's plenty of room to add a variety of embellishments ad still showcase both the papers and the chipboard pieces...at about 8" X 4", there's loads of space for "stuff"!

Thanks so much for stopping by; like the domestic goddess that I am NOT!) I shall say goodbye and do a little much-needed housework....I look forward to popping in again soon with another project featuring some terrific items by Gypsy Soul Lasercuts :)

GYPSY SOUL ITEMS USED
Chipboard Decorative Tags X Large
Sweet Summer Shapes Set (cherries)
Fashion Cameos
Button Shape Set

OTHER ITEMS USED

Graphic 45 Domestic Goddess papers
Prima Art Alchemy Metallique Wax-Aged Brass
Doodlebug Design Crushed Velvet flocking
Versacolor ink-Paprika
Ranger Distress Ink-Black Soot
Faber Castell Texture Gems-Ice Liners (dots on strawberry paper)

"Faith" display tray

Hello friends and happy July! I just can't figure out where this year is going! One of my goals for this year was to do more faith-based art, and I recently had the chance to get my hands on some wonderful faith-related patterned papers. The collection I'm showcasing on this project is the aptly titled "Faith" line by Simple Stories:

I added bits and pieces from these two 6x6 pads that were in my stash as well-the colours and patterns coordinated amazingly well with my main paper choice!

For most of the cut-aparts that I used, I just flipped the paper over and traced around the shape, then added a little bit  along each edge before cutting them out. Many of the images were fussy-cut, then applied to contrasting backgrounds.

I adhered all the images I wanted to use to the base of the tray (other than those to be attached to the overlay, or would overlap it.) I used foam adhesive to pop up smaller pieces for dimension and interest.

I painted the overlay piece black, then heat-embossed its entire surface with Ranger Black Sparkle glitter embossing powder. I'm normally not a big glitter user, but I really liked the way it made this project pop!

The buttons were painted in pink and yellow to coordinate with the papers, then heat embossed with a light coat of Ranger Bridal Tinsel glitter embossing powder, then tied with a piece of teal thread.

Close-ups of some of the panels  and the dimensional items added to them:

(the little pieces of clothing were from some very OLD paper in my stash, and I couldn't resist using
them to illustrate a verse starting with the word "clothe"!!)

I hope you enjoyed this lively, uplifting and colourful project of mine as much as I enjoyed creating it!  The positive messages warm my heart; I wish you all a wonderful week full of love, joy and creativity!

GYPSY SOUL ITEMS USED

Display Tray Dome: coming soon

Button  Shape Set

OTHER ITEMS USED

Simple Stories Faith papers

Pink Paislee Cedar Lane 6x6 pad

BoBunny You're Invited 6x6 pad

Ranger glitter embossing powders

COFFEE - A Mixed Media Canvas by Lynne

Hello there! It was an interesting week around here because both my best friend and I (we ride to work together) had our thermoses break so we were without life-sustaining hot beverages on our lunch break! Let me tell you it was NOT pretty...but on the bright side our crisis did inspire this canvas!

I started by stenciling with texture paste and then I attached the title and all the elements with hot glue. I primed the entire piece with gesso them painted here and there with Twinkling H2Os before adding another coat of gesso to soften and blend the colours. I misted with tan and gold mists and inked the words and coffee cup with gold and brown ink on the edges (red on the "love" ticket and the heart)

This was a fun project to put together and would be a great gift item to create for any coffee-lover! Thanks for visiting and may your week be filled with hot beverages and warm hearts!

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Items Used

Coffee & Tea Shapes Set

Buttons shape Set

Build-a-Layout: Lovebirds (ticket)

Fanciful Elements (flourishes)

Dreamin' by Barb

This month Gina's Designs is doing a cross promo with The Robin's Nest. It's always so exciting to try a new product! I was inspired by the dreamy look and colors of the Dew Drops that The Robin's Nest carries.

I began by using a stencil to create the background on canvas. I did this using sponges and ink as well as sprays. I just played until I got the rich layers I was shooting for.

For the buttons, I began with a layer of gesso and then coated them with all sorts of different things - ink, StazOn Studio Glaze, Gel Medium, rubber stamps, etc. Then I threaded bits

of twine or ribbon through them and tied them off.

The key and plate and "dream" were coated with irRESISTibles. 

Gina's Designs Products Used

Button Shape Set

10 Words

Wooden Shape Set - Keys & Plates

Other Products Used

The Robin's Nest Water Dew Drops

Gesso

Acrylic paint

StazOn ink pads

StazOn Studio Glaze

Glitter

Judkins Diamond Glaze

Imagine Crafts irRESISTibles

Brilliance ink pads

Stencil Girl stencil

RubberMoon rubber stamps

Cute as A Button-layout by Lynne

Hi there! Can you believe it's August already? I'm still trying to figure out what happened to May and June! Time sure does fly, and this page sure illustrates that. I created a layout of my son's first portrait sitting, and this "little guy" is 23 years old now!

Since the paper I chose had edge details, I kept my design fairly simple, keeping the focus on the photo and the chipboard accents. I love the title piece, which I painted black, then heat embossed in black with a grid-patterned design. I then brushed it lightly with Iridescent green Silks.

As soon as I saw the Buttons shape set, I thought they'd be perfect for banners. I dry-embossed them with  plaid-patterned and flourish-patterned embossing folders, then painted them with acrylic paints in muted colours that echoed shades in the paper. I rubbed black ink over top to make the patterns stand out a bit more, then brushed on the same green Silks as I used on the title piece. They were popped up with foam dots for dimension.

 

While I enjoy creating card, canvases and altered art projects, scrapbooking is my first love as it means a lot to preserve memories of times that pass all too quickly. 

 

Have a wonderful week and make a memory or two or three!

Gina's Products Used

Button Shape Set

Title-Cute as a Button

Other Products Used

Crafter's Workshop stencil

Prima Epiphany paper

Silks-Iridescent Green

Quilted Cards with Mary B

Hello!  Mary here with a few quilt-inspired cards that are rocking some cute chip embellies.

I've always been a fan of the home-spun look of quilts, but haven't been able to make the jump to actual quilting.  So what's a girl to do when you're itching to make something stitched and fabulous?  Quilted cards, of course!

The Button Shape Set provides the perfect finishing touch for my mini quilts.

I've simply given them two coats of white embossing powder...

...and tied a bit of twine through.  It was as simple as ONE-TWO-THREE!!

Thanks so much for joining me today and I'll see ya next time!

Gina's Designs supplies used:

Button Shape Set

Other supplies used:

Iron Orchid Designs 6x6 Loolah paper pad

WOW  embossing powder in Opaque Bright White

May Arts String Burlap Ribbon in Natural, Ivory and Olive

Shabby Chic Embellishments by Kim C.

Hello everyone!  This week I have created shabby-vintage embellishments!  These are so fun and so easy to make. I am so addicted to making these cute embellies!!!  So let me tell you what I have done!

I have used the Button Shape Set to make these super cute button embellishments.  The paper I used was in my stash. I glued the buttons to the paper then cut around the buttons. Victorian Velvet distress ink was used all around each button.  I then added trims and flowers to them.

For the next embellishments, I used the Dangles collection.  I also used a few pieces from Miniatures Ladies Choice to decorate them, along with flowers, trims, seam binding and pearls.  I also used a heart from Border Sticks Lattice Hearts.   The butterfly and mason jar where created with punches.  I punched out 4 of each and glued them together to stiffen them up.  I then added pattern paper and then decorated them.

Please check out my blog to close ups of these super cute embellishments! Kreations by Kimber

Gina's Designs Products used:
Button Shape Set
Dangles
Miniatures Ladies Choice
Border Sticks Lattice Heart

Other items used:
Flowers
Lace
Trim
Pearls
Paper from Kittys Scrap Post
Seam Binding
Victorian Velvet Distress Ink

Cards in Pastel Colors

Hi everyone! Melissa here with two cards for Gina's Designs. I think these buttons are so cute and fit well with the style of the cards. I also used fern, leaf, bird, and daisy pieces. They're all so versatile and I've used them in several of my projects.

I prepped all the chipboard with gesso. I used oil paint on the buttons, daisy, and ferns. On the little bird I used Twinkling H20s and watercolors. On the leaf I used chalk ink topped with crackle paint.

Thank you so much for looking, and I hope you can find a little time to create something today!

Gina's Products Used:

Button Shape Set

Daisies

Fern Fronds

Birds Shape Set

Grape Vine Frame

Other:

White cardstock, Pink Paislee, and Graphic 45 Papers

Flowers from Prima and Petaloo

Sizzix Tattered Flower Garland

Twinkling H20s

Winsor and Newton Oil Paints and Watercolors

The Crafters Workshop 6 x 6 Doodling Template, Cherry Blossoms

Liquitex Modeling Paste

Ranger Crackle Accent

Tsukineko Chalk Ink