Grateful Life - Sizzix Acorn 3D folder

 Hello Friends,

Celebrating Sizzix Halloween release today, starting with this colorful make for fall.  The creamy new Halloween Mica Crayons are perfect for coloring the leaves... as long as you remember one simple step (you can read about that below).  So follow along and I'll show you how I created this beautiful fall background.

Open the 3D Folder and rub Ground Espresso Archival Ink over the surface until coated.  Spritz lightly with water.

Insert precut piece of Kraft Heavystock (remember with a 3D Folder - you need to spritz the paper with water before placing in the folder).

Close the Folder and run through your die cut machine. I still use my trusty Vagabond!

So here is the card once it was run through (At least 2 passes).

I quickly coated the entire card with Collage Medium (thats the magic step so you can use crayons later in the process).

While the Collage Medium was still wet, I sprayed the card with Decayed and Iron Gate Mica Stain.

Then dried it with a heat tool.  Once the Mica dries, it turns metallic and quite beautiful.

I repeated the process to create a second card.  

A small Etcetera Tag was used as the substrate.  Glue the two paperpieces to the tag and cut away the excess at the top and bottom.

NOTE: I will cover the break in the cards with the words so it does not matter as long as you keep the break at the bottom.

Since I coated the Kraftstock paper with Collage Medium it has been sealed - that means the Mica Halloween Distress Crayons are in play. 

Starting with fortune teller (purple) - scribble the creamy color onto the edges of the leaves.  I'm going to add many colors so start small.

Next up burning ember (orange).  Just scribble and rub with your finger to slightly blend towards the purple.

Next up, wicked elixir (green).  I adde this one to the other side of the leaves and on the stems.

I added harvest moon (yellow) and Walnut Stain to the acorns, completing the full background.

To prepare the focal point, I cut a piece of purple cardstock, then cut gold metallic letters using the Alphanumeric Bold die.  I did cut two sets of the letters so they could be combined to create a thicker letter.

I used the design ruler to help me place the letters on the purple card.  The ruler is see-through so you can easily see the straight line.

Before the purple card was put into place.  I added Trim Tape to the sides to cover the flat part of paper.  The skinny tape fit perfectly along the edge.  I think the tape comes with 10 rolls so there are plenty of designs to choose from.

Now I added the purple strip to a piece of Kraftstock to stabilize/strengthen the paper since I wanted to add foam squares to the back.  The white/gold metallic sticker "HEART" was added to the end - hard to read here but it looks nice in person.

Once the strip was in place, I added the skinny ruler strip to the top from the Memoir Ephemera Pack.  The feathers, cut using the "Feathery" die and Mixed Media cardstock, were just dipped in Distress Mica.

The colors of the feathers are 

fortune teller

wicked elixer

decayed

I painted an idea-ology Vintage Clip with black paint.  Once dry, I brushed on Foundry Wax and used a embossing gun to change to color to metallic.  I love the brushed look over the black paint.

The ribbon is silk - just something from my stash.  I thought it went beautifully with the project.

The No. 251 is from the Snippets pack.

thank you for stopping by to see the coloring of the background.  I hope you will try this technique on something you make - the new Halloween products are so fun to use.  I am thrilled with the new colors of Mica sprays and how awesome they are on so many paper surfaces.  I know you will not be disappointed!

now carry on,
paula

Square Vignette Trio

Hello friends,
Just a quick post today to share a trio of Square Vignettes I created using some of the new idea-ology product just released.

I rubbed Pumice Stone Distress Paint on the edges of all the Vignettes before I started. Once dry, they were ready to go!

The largest box has both Collage Tiles and the new Trim Tape on the background. The new tape is very skinny as it was made to go on the lip edge of Vignette Boxes.  I am using the Vignettes flipped over to the backside so I didn't need the tape for that purpose...I used it in between the Collage Tiles.

I added butterfly wings from the new Transparency set behind the Paper Doll Portrait.  Don't you just love these new large scale dolls?  

To color her blouse, I scribbled and rubbed Distress Crayon over the surface, then laid a stencil over the top (mini stencil set 25) and rubbed away the floral design with a wet wipe.  I used a water brush to go back and color in the white spaces where I had removed the crayon. 

For the smallest Square Vignette box, I cover the entire back with Number Strips.  This new SKU is a must have.  So many numbers and words make this SKU one that you could quite literally use on every single thing you make.  I love it.

Once I covered the background, I added a layer of Collage Medium.  Once dry, I added Walnut Stain Distress Crayon to age.

The Mini Paper Dolls are perfect for the size Square Vignette.  I colored their clothes with Distress Crayons.

For the final Square Vignette (the medium size)...I cut a piece of Heavystock paper the same size as the square.  I took the new Linen Tape and cut it into pieces and stuck them to the paper (they have a sticky backing).  Once I had covered the entire card, I took it to my sewing machine and stitched all along the edges of the tape until it looked like a patchwork. I purposefully left the strings long on the edges.

The house was cut from Snapshots and the kids are from the Mini Paper Dolls.  The Mini Paper Dolls work beautifully to create forced perspective...like a house in the distance.

The words are from the Clippings Sticker Book.

I have already ordered 6 sets of these Square Vignettes because I just love the size!  I know I will have more samples to share with you in the future!
now carry on,
paula

Simple Things Kit

Simple Things Kit

Imagine the dusty corner in the attic of an old Victorian house piled with treasures from generations gone by. That feeling is what inspired this 6 x 12” shadowbox filled with an old trunk, a hanging birdcage, and even a tiny crown. You can add your own photo (2” x 3 1/8” frame opening) or use one of the many included in the kit.

This kit is easy to create and gets better with every added layer.  

As always, kit comes delightfully packaged.

 $85 + $7 US domestic shipping

Kit includes written instructions + four pages of color step-out photos

Please take note, this kit is very limited.  

I will update the post when kit is sold out.

SOLD OUT

If you would like to purchase more than one kit, this is also where you can change the quantity. If you wish to pay with debit or credit card, click on the box at the bottom of the PayPal login page (you do not need a PP account). 

now carry on,
paula