MMSC # 124

Midnight Madness Challenge blog has another lovely sketch to test us this week and here is my solution to it.

I made a series of these cards this week and wanted to take this one a little further and the challenge was just what I needed to inspire me. 

This is the sketch 

And here are some detail photos to let you see up close what I've added to the Sponged and Masked image created from the Stampin' Up! stamp set: LOVELY AS A TREE and the small reindeer from  a retired stamp set. 

There is a small glossy gold border around the dry embossed "frame", so I added gold ribbon and flowers, and a glittery gold tree. 

Decoration in the top corner is 3 simple gold stars. I didn't want to overload this card with embellishments as it would detract from the rather involved images used.  The colour for this card is CHERRY COBBLER - a beautifully rich colour just right for Christmas.

Hope you enjoy the card,

Christmas Scenes in Monotones

Christmas cards are high on the list for many card makers at this time of the year. 

I've been hosting Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stacks all through the year, so I and a few other stampers have a good supply of cards ready to go. There are still 2 more classes - the 1st Monday of the month - in both November and December, so if you would like to attend you are welcome to contact me via my Demonstrator Business Website to reserve your place in the class.

The October Stamp-A-Stack was a little different as I had a request to design a card using the Stampin' Up!stamp set,  LOVELY AS A TREE and to use the Sponging and Masking techniques. 6 cards made using that method would have taken way too long, so we did 3 cards using the STITCHED STOCKING stamp set and 3 different colours of this design.

The detail photos show how much depth can be achieved by careful placement of the masks.

Colours used are: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and Elegant Eggplant - all Stampin' Up!® inks.

 

A slightly different scene is created by using the same mask but at different  angles. The choice of colour will create different effects too.

 

Dry embossing around the "frame" had to be done in 2 steps as the folder was not wide enough. A little sponging with the ink used on the scene helps to soften the stark white surround.

The Olive card has a little Soft Suede sponged onto areas of the cloud where I wanted to create more depth and helps make this version more Vintage.  

The scalloped frame is made using the SCALLOP CIRCLE BIGZ DIE and the BIG SHOT.  

The cards are 6 inches square finished size.

You can see a tutorial for this Masking and Sponging technique here. Why not have a go at this - it is fun.

Until next time

Stay Crafty!

Canvas Scrap Night

I'm still on a high from last nights Canvas Scrap Class. I am so fortunate to have a group of scrappers who love to experiment and who forgive me if I don't know everything. One of the girls had ventured into Scrapping onto Canvas, and that is something I've thought would be good to try so between the 2 of us we arranged a group and set to it. 

Luckily I have plenty of room in a dedicated studio space, so 6 of us spread out and attacked the canvasses.

Hard at work, designing and getting started.

We had 3 different sizes to choose from:

40 x 40; 30 x 30 and 20 x 20 cm.

Most of the girls opted for the 30 x 30; I guess that's closer to the regular scrap page size and we felt more comfortable with that. However a couple did the 40 x 40 and the designs that eventuated showed how liberating the larger size can be. I have permission to show you some of the results (thanks Debby, Natalie, Chriss, Elle, Ceshton - Pat had gone home when I decided to start photographing) but first I'll show you a couple of examples that I'd prepared to show some different techniques that could be applied to this type of scrapping. 

This example is on a 30 x 30 canvas and uses papers with specific elements cut out and added over the base paper. It is Stampin' Up!® paper, but one I purchased on a trip to the USA. The tags are found objects and I've use the Stampin' Around Wheel for the music image on the white tag.

The photo is of my father in law who was a musician with the Melbourne symphony Orchestra for over 40 years. This was in his younger days!

We tried a couple of adhesive forms but without exception we all preferred the PVA (craft glue) mixed with a little water over using Mod Podge. Good thing too as it is much cheaper!

The next canvas I tried was a much smaller one and I used ink on the canvas rather than paint around the edges. As I expected, the ink ran when the liquid glue was applied over it, but I do love the effect achieved.

I experimented with the Designer Series Specialty Paper for this one and added papers from the Designer Series Paper Patterns Pack. It was interesting to see how the inked areas reacted when the adhesive was applied over the top, and again when images were stamped over the top again. 

Jaci in Boulder Colorado - December 1st, 1985

One of the great things about scrapping onto canvas is that you can add as much or as little 3-D embellishment as you choose. I added these lovely Snow Flakes from my stash.

And to show you how much variety comes out of my classes I have added photos of some of the other girls works. Unfortunately some of the photos I took were out of focus - must have been a tad excited at the goings on in the craft room!

Natalie

Debby

 

Chriss

Elle

So now you can see why it is so exciting to have classes like this. As a retired art teacher I love to see everyone's style develop. I love every moment of being a Stampin' Up Demonstrator - it's not just about making cards or scrap booking. Its about finding your own creativity and having the high quality products to produce great results.

If you would like further information about Scrapping on Canvas, or would like to attend or arrange a class with friends please contact me via my Demonstrator Business Web Site

Until next time,

Stay Crafty!