The Dressform Card

  Happy Friday all!  Hard to believe that we are already into the middle of March.   For this project I wanted to utilize the Dress Forms Rubber Stamp set.   This stamp set is really cool and very fun to make a project with, especially for a card.  

To make this card project I chose the Dress Forms stamps that can be purchased from http://www.sincitystamps.com.  I hope you enjoy this project, below you will find step-by-step instructions on how to make your very own. 

Supplies List:

• facade (surface): 8.5” x 11” cream card stock, 8.5” x 11” brown card stock, a couple sheets of garment district 6” x 6” paper pieces.
• distress ink: gathered twig
• distress markers: worn lipstick and frayed burlap
• archival ink: black
• embellishments: mini corners, metal corners and ruler ribbon
• adhesives: glossy accents, double sided tape and pop dots
• tools: craft sheet, scissors, ink blending tool, ripper and sewing machine
• stamps used: Dress Forms Stamp Set

Step 1: Let’s start out by selecting our card stock, stamps and patterned paper.

Step 2: First start by taking the brown card stock and cutting it to a size of 10” by 7”.  

Step 3: Second take the cream card stock and cutting it to a size of 4.75” by 6.75”

Step 4:  Now take the patterned paper and cut it to set in as the background on the tag. We will then lay out the paper onto the card stop to figure out the back ground layout.

Step 5:  Next is to take the cut out pieces of paper and rough up the edges with the paper distresser and dirty up the edges with gathered twig distress ink.   Then apply them to the cream card stock with double sided tape.

We will use the sewing machine to add some stitching to the card to add dimension (this is not required).

 Step 6: Then we will take one of the dress form stamps and using black archival ink stamp this onto the card stock in the upper left corner of the cream card stock.

Step 7: Now we are going to start adding in dimension to the card by adding some ribbon.   I chose to use ruler ribbon and attach it using double sided tape.  I then used the sewing machine to add a jagged stitch into the ribbon on one side and a simple stitch on the other side.

Step 8: Now using more of the cream card stock we are going to use another dress form stamp and with black archival ink stamp that on to the card stock.  Then using a marker I colored in corset of the stamped dress form using worn lipstick distress marker.  I then colored in the base using frayed burlap.

Then using scissors cut that out the stamped image and place that onto the card using pop-dots.

Step 9: We have the back drop done and we will finish the card off by using embellishments to the corners.  I then took one of the word sayings from the stamp set and placed that on the card. I placed this onto the brown card stock that we cut to be 5” by 7” card.

Step 10: Final step is to dirty up the edges and we are all done.  Here is a picture of my finished piece.

Thanks for checking out this fun card project and if you don’t have the Dress Form Stamp set in your stash be sure to add them. 

Check out the store today there are such great stamps, stencils and products that you can chose from that will be great additions to your home.

Trent-TMCreative

A Magical Thank You!

Hello All Lanette Here!

Today I am going to share a bright little thank you  card that I made for a dear friend , she just loves all magical things.

Plus it was a great reason to get a little ink on my hands :)

Lets start by taking a look at my finished card, then I will show you how I made it :)

Sin City Supplies Used: Knock on Wood ,  Rosette Hearts & Anime Fairies 2 Plates of Rubber and Stencil #437

Other Supplies Used: Dylusions Mist. Prima Flowers, Ranger Ribbon & Glossy Accents, Art Anthology Sorbet & Dimensional Paint and Faber Castall PITT Marker

Now lets look at my process......

I started by building my base using one of the Knock on Wood background stamps.

I continued building my background by adding lots of amazing color using a mix of Dylusions sprays.

I even added a bit more to the background using this fun Sin City Stencil. 

And for a bit of Sparkle I added a bit of Art Anthology Sorbet through Stencil #437

Next I stamped my sweet little Dragon. (Using waterproof ink) 

Isn't she so cute you can find her on  Anime Fairies 2 Plate.

After a bit of color I used a PITT marker to out my dragon, 

this little trick makes it so much easier to fussy cut.

After misting a few flowers and a bit or ribbon it was time to 

bring my pieces together using Beacons 3-in-1 glue. 

Which brings us to :

And a little Thank You from the Rosette Hearts Collection.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

I hope that I have inspired you to have some inky fun of your own!

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As always feel free to stop by my blog Stacks of Scraps anytime!

ART JOURNAL PAGE "TEMPUS FUGIT"

Hello!  Today I am sharing an art journal page for SinCity Stamps, using their stamps and stencils.

Supplies:

• SinCity Stamps "Clockworks Inspired by Terri Sproul" stamp Set
• SinCity Stamps "Love of Butterflies" stamp set
• SinCity Stamps "Terri Sproul's Alphabet Set"
• SinCity Stamps "Heart Stencil"
• DecoArt Media Line Gesso, Acrylic Paints, Carbon Black Spray Ink
• Stewart Superior India Ink Pad
• Black India Ink in a Fineliner Applicator
• Palate Knife, Water Brush

I started by applying my Primary Yellow acrylic paint to my journal with a water brush and let it dry.

Then I added some words to my background with my Fineliner.  I know it looks like scribbles but I know what it says *wink*.  I let this layer dry.

I applied some Gesso over the words with a palate knife.  And again, let it dry.

I framed the page with pink acrylic paint and a sponge.  I also added some pink paint to the inside of the pages.

When that was dry I sprayed the black spray ink through the heart stencil and let it dry.

Now I laid my stamps out to decide where to put them.  I don't know why but "Tempus Fugit" was in my head for days.  I took 4 years of Latin in high school, because I'm an idiot awesome *lol* and thought the roman numerals and the butterflies were so very fitting.  I stamped the stamps with black India ink.

I used the Terri Sproul Alphabets to write "Tempus Fugit" on the bottom which means Time Flies *i'm sure you all knew that*.  Time really does fly!  I feel like things are going by so fast lately it is making me dizzy.  I hope things start slowing down soon.  I like to cherish each moment.

Thank you for visiting!  I hope you are inspired by my page.  Please go to the SinCity Stamps store and get some of these amazing stamps!!  You will LOVE them!

xxDaniella

The Clock Struck 12 with Tamiko!

Happy Friday folks, it's Tamiko here!  So many have done fairy related pieces and to tell the truth I have been a little jealous.  I have found a way to make up for it though!  Who doesn't like a good fairy tale?  I know I do to this day!  Having an almost 10 year old doesn't automatically give me the get out of fairy tale free card either, but you know what, I'm cool with that.  So today I present my take on on Cinderella.. from my journal.  

My supply list for this project includes:

Sin City Stamps- Clockworks Inspired by Terri Sproul 

 Sin City Stamps- Pattern 2 Stencil by Terri Sproul

Sin City Stamps- Plate of Rubber- Bingo

Dylusions Creative Journal

Liquitex Clear Gesso

Faber Castell Gelatos (various colors)

Deco Art Media Line Acrylics (various colors)

Faber Castell Glass Bead Glitter

Faber Castell Big Brush Pitt Pens 

Paint brushes

Baby wipes

Helmar Super-Tac Glue

White Unibal Signo UM 153 Broad Gel Pen

Faber Castell Pitt Pen (medium) Black

Stazon Ink Pads (various colors)

Darice Heat gun

Ranger Embossing powder in Black Soot

Versamark Watermark Stamp pad

I began doing a rough sketch of where I wanted everything to be in my journal which gives me plenty of room for play! I then coated both pages with clear gesso.  Liquitex is gritty, it adds a lot of tooth to the page which is a good thing when you expect it.  I also scribbled with my gelatos in various colors to create a night sky, using shades of blues and purples.  I also gave my page an inked edge look with the gelato in black.  When I apply my gelatos, I find that that the key is to dip them in water.  You can also use baby wipes to move the color, but then I always wet my fingertip... it leaves a more lineless blend.  Took some Titanium white fluid acrylic by Deco Art's Media line and used the handle of my brush to do dots which in turn look like stars. Did some loose line work around them with my white gel pen.

I did most of my drawing and added some smaller details to the floor with the Pattern 2 stencil. I only used the inner concaved diamond shape to create a patterned floor with my Pitt pen. I later painted around the shapes with a metallic gelato watercolor wash.

Then I took my stamps from the Clockworks plate and stamped them on on the page with Stazon ink.  That ink once dry doesn't smear or come off if wet again.  I stamped there to give the background some texture.  Then I took those stamps and stamped versamark ink to water color paper.  The ink from the stamps came off with the versamark, but it didn't matter, you won't see that color in a moment!  The Ranger embossing powder was sprinkled generously over the juicy stamped images of the roman numerals.  Shook off the access and hit it with the heat gun.

 

I then took the images cut away some of the excess paper and added a little color by creating a water color wash with my squished metallic gelatos that I sprayed with water, and brushed the water color paper and over the embossed image.  Added some good old Helmars Super-Tac to the backside, for a QUICK hold to my page.

 

Used some Faber Castell Glass bead glitter to the shoes and dress because don't all princesses sparkle?  Especially if it's for ONLY a few hours?  Stamped some swirly doos from a stamp from the Bingo Plate set to the dress for pattern and texture.

Every MIRACLE takes a little time- is the popular quote from Cinderella that I included on the stairway of my piece today to remind not just YOU, but also myself.  Cool thing to ponder!  I hope you are able to be on the receiving end of a few miracles, heck, even better, why not make a few come true for other folks.. :)  Have a MAGICAL weekend and don't forget to visit SIN CITY STAMPS for all your stamping desires. :)

Motivational Magnet

I don't know about you but I can always use a little extra motivation whether in art or in my life. It is known by my friends that I have been trying to lose weight so I figured some motivational words placed strategically on the fridge would work...and a magnet would be perfect.

I began by re-cyling an advertising magnet ( I get them from the front cover of my phone book ) and covering it with some of my handmade paper using the Beacon Quick Grip to adhere it.

Then I used some Ranger's Distress inks in coordinating colors to stamp some background words from the Anime Fairies Art Rubber stamp set. 

And I added some hand stitching with embroidery floss around the border of the heart and dangled some stars that also are on the  Anime Fairies Art Rubber stamp set. This plate of rubber has so many wonderful embellishments on it that work so well together.

I wanted my baby dragon ( isn't he cute? ) to have some dimension so I double stamped the image. Once on the heart and then again on the same green background paper. It also helps to keep your fussy cutting to a minimum to not have to try and cut out the finer details. I embellished my little dragon with some sparkly goodness before gluing them together.

 The roosters that I collect and keep in my kitchen were my inspiration color palette for my magnet.

Anime Fairies Art Rubber stamp set

Thank you for visiting.

Winged Bodice Card

Hi Chris here sharing this card using Sin City Stamps Anime Faireis #2 and Vintage Fashion Stamp sets.

Supplies used:
Sin City Stamps:  Sin City Stamps Anime Faireis #2, Vintage Fashion
Cardstock: Kraft, White, Core'dinations Kraft Core
Embossing Folder: Tim Holtz
Bodice Template: Stampington.com
Ink: Tim Holtz Distess Ink (fired Brick), Staz-on
Adhesives: ATG, Quickie Glue Pen
Glitter: Wow
Punch: Kreaxions/Just Imagine #920
Other: Sequin ribbon, gem, Vellum

To create this card's background,  I started with Core'dinations Kraft core card stock and used a Tim Holtz Embossing folder.  I sanded the background piece to bring out the Kraft Core.  I added a punched border using one of my Kreaxion punches (# 920).

I then traced a bodice template from Stampington.com.  Sin City has lots of bodice stamps that would look great on this card.  I then stamped multiple partial images of the umbrella from the Vintage Fashion Set.

I then cut out the images and added to the bodice for a lace ruffly look.

 I then added some sequin ribbon to the center of the dress for a belt.  I added a red gemstone to the center of the ribbon.

 To create the wings I stamped the wings from the Anime Fairies 2 onto vellum with Staz-on and then fussy cut out the wings.  I used my Quickie Glue Pen to add glue to parts of the wings and then added red glitter and then I attached the bodice to the card.