Cover Die Eclipse

Video:   Stamp & Chat with Gina K. - this is a VERY long video.  It is easier to follow the steps below (copied from SplitcoastStampers website).

Supplies:

• Card stock
• Ink
• Large image (or grouping of several smaller images)
• Cover die (or several smaller dies)

Technique Instructions:

Following the video above ...

• Using your Misti, stamp two card fronts with the same large image (or grouping of smaller images).  Background stamps, large florals, etc. work well.
• Using a cover die, cut ONE of the stamped panels.  If desired for texture, cut more blank pieces with this same die and glue them into a stack with the stamped one on top.
• Glue the stamped cover die-cuts onto your second stamped panel, being sure to perfectly line up the stamped patterns.
• Note:  if you don't have any cover dies, use multiple small shape dies to cut the second panel and put them in place.

These instructions are listed on the sidebar by technique for easy access.

It's a great reference for all of us! :)

Cover Die Eclipse Card Samples

Loll

 

Susan

 

Julia

 

Bonnie

 

Brenda

 

Darnell

Christine

Sharing ...

Robyn                                               JoAnn B                                     Christine

Robyn                                               Bobby                                           Bobby

Pat                                                         Loll                                                  Aimeslee

Robyn                                                                                                       Megan J

We'll be back on the 28th of April

with another technique and sample cards.

See you then!

Masked Stenciling

Hi everyone.  Before we start with today's technique, there is a new tab at the top of this blog "Colour Theory".  For those that would like to know more about how colours work together, please check it out. :)

Today the Group of Seven is excited to welcome Pat (Colourful Card Creations) as our Guest Designer.  Pat made a beautiful card (see below) using a combination of techniques that she had seen on-line.  We are calling this Masked Stenciling as you start by creating a mask of a shape over part of your card front before placing a stencil overtop and adding sponging.  LOTS of possibilities for unique designs using different masked shapes with different stencils.

The masking of a shape becomes part of your unique design.  This is not simply masking parts of a stencil (ie. leaves or flowers).

Pat's Inspirational Card

 

Supplies:

• Smooth White Card Stock (regular card stock, mixed media, bristol, etc.)
• Scrap paper or masking paper
• Inks:  Distress or Dye 
• Sponges or sponge brushes
• Stencil

Technique Instructions:

• Cut mask (free-hand or use a die).  Secure mask over part of your card front
• Before adding your stencil ... if your stencil has a lot of open space, make sure you are adding colour next to the masked section so it shows up.  You can do that by sponging a light colour in the background after adding your mask, but before adding the stencil and sponging more colour over top.
• Secure stencil over top. 
• Use sponges or sponge brushes to add ink over your stencil
• Remove stencil and mask

These instructions are listed on the sidebar by technique for easy access.

It's a great reference for all of us! :)

Masked Stenciling Card Samples

Pat (Colourful Card Creations)

Guest Designer

Loll

 

Nancy

Julia

Darnell

Susan

Bonnie

 

Christine

* * * * *

Sharing ...

Bobby                                                Bobby                                     Robyn

Loll                                                      Megan                                       Megan

Aimslee                                                            Robyn

We'll be back on the 28th of March

with another technique and sample cards.

See you then!

Alcohol Inks with Gilding Flakes

Hi everyone.  Happy New Year!!

Welcome back to a new year of fun techniques and products to explore.  Our wonderful group is having lots of fun getting inky and sharing their experiences with you.  Thank you to all that visit us, leave comments, and a special shoutout to those that play along and add their cards on this blog.

We appreciate you all!!  

Today we are excited to share our cards that combine two mixed media products (alcohol inks / gilding flakes) to create beautiful backgrounds or die-cuts.  We hope you'll give it a try!

Videos:

Alcohol Inks + Gilding Flakes by Neat and Tangled (11:03)

Whispy Alcohol Inks Effects and Gilding Flakes by Tiffany Solorio (18:48)

Supplies:

• Alcohol Inks (2-3 colours works best)
• Rubbing Alcohol or Blending Solution
• Yupo (worked best for all members of the Group) or Glossy card stock
• Puffer Tool, Canned Air, Hair Dryer, Heat tool ... to move the ink/blending solution around
• Gilding Flakes
• Fine-tip glue bottle
• Gloves (recommended)
• Optional:  large piece of stiff cardboard or heavy card stock to hold your AI panel as you tilt to move the colours around

Technique Instructions:

Following the video above ...

• Cut paper larger than your finished card
• If possible, place your paper onto a large piece of heavy card stock or stiff cardboard so you can move it around easily without having to touch your inked paper
• Add rubbing alcohol (or blending solution) over your paper
• Add drops of alcohol inks (2 or 3 colours that work together)
• Move the inks around using a puffer tool, canned air , hair dryer, or heat tool.
• Continue to move inks around adding more rubbing alcohol (or blending solution) until you are happy with the look
• Make sure the main part of your alcohol inks are dry, but you still have stickiness where the colours have pooled.  If the ink isn't sticky anywhere (or if you want more areas for gilding flakes), use a fine-tip glue applicator to add more lines.
• Add gilding flakes over sticky areas and press down lightly; leave the glue to dry
• Burnish your gilding flakes and remove any excess that doesn't stick to your paper

Group's advice (consensus):

• It was hit and miss for the Group as to whether the gilding flakes would stick to the alcohol inks.  You need to add layers of ink and blending solution and move each one around to create the thicker lines of alcohol inks (that are sticky). 
• It is easier to add glue using a very fine-tip glue applicator.  Even using the fine-tip, you'll sometimes end up with thick lines of glue.  When adding the gilding flakes, it's best to just lightly pat them over the glue, but don't press too hard, because that pressure spreads the glue and that's how you end up with thicker lines.  Let the glue dry and then burnish to remove excess flakes.  
• One other thing, if you end up with stickiness on your panel, but not sticky enough for the gilding flakes to adhere, one of our team sprinkled baby powder over the area then used a dry cloth to wipe overtop.  This removes any unwanted stickiness. :)

These instructions are listed on the sidebar by technique for easy access.

It's a great reference for all of us! :)

Alcohol Inks with Gilding Flakes Card Samples

Loll

  

Julia

Nancy

 

Bonnie

 

 

Christine

Brenda

  

Darnell

 

Susan

Sharing ...

Vicki                                          Vicki                                          Bonnie Mac

Christine                                          JoAnn B.                                          Aimeslee

Pat                                                        Loll

We'll be back on the 28th of February

with another technique and sample cards.

See you then!