Apr 17 2008

Acrylics…a “WT”

Published by Michele Boyer at 8:58 am under My Designs, My Favorite Things

Hi!  Julia’s challenge today at Splitcoast is to use acrylics.  It can be any kind of acrylics.  So I used clear stamps on acrylic blocks (not sure if the stamps are actually “acrylics”), Dew Drops and a clear button that I am claiming to be acrylic.  :)

I’ll Be Your Umbrella

IBYU

I used one of my favorite sets by My Favorite Things, Rain or Shine.  I stamped the image onto what started out as white cardstock.  I paper-pieced both the girl’s coat and the dog’s sweater.  The boots are paper-pieced as well.  Once the image was assembled, I covered the coat, sweater and boots with paper glaze so they look like they really are waterproof.  And since one group of those raindrops is coming in at a strange angle, I’d say another one of those wacky storms is coming.  (I’ll get it right one of these days!)

Here’s a tip for evenly spacing Dew Drops…  I use the largest holes on my SU mat pack to determine the positions of the drops then I add a dot of paper glaze to each spot.  I carefully remove the template, put the drops in place and then lay the template back over the drops, allowing them to slide a tiny bit in whichever direction before the glaze dries.   The Drops don’t actually fit through the holes, but the holes are just the right size for getting those things perfectly aligned.  Try it!

I punched a circle from the coat pattern to place under the button but it’s hard to see in the photo.  I used the paper glaze to attach the button to the card front.

And did you notice that cute little bubble bath watermark? I love it!  Kim had one made for each of the DT members.  (Thanks, Kim!)

A couple of notes…don’t forget that all MFT stamps are 10% off through Friday, April 18th.  Be sure to use the code “Tish” during checkout to get your discount.  Details here.

Also, if you’d like to help Kim design MFT’s August mini set, leave a comment here with your suggestions.  Kim will pick a winner on May 1st!

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day! :)

Cardstock:  SU Chocolate Chip, Papertrey Ink white   Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey Sugared   Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Rain or Shine”   Ink:  Brilliance Graphite Black, Adirondack Latte   Accessories:  Copic markers, Aleene’s Paper Glaze, Dew Drops “Men’s”, button, ¾” circle punch, ribbon, scalloped scissors, sewing machine/thread, pop dots.  Card size 4 ¼” x 5 1/2”.

23 Responses to “Acrylics…a “WT””

  1. # Danielleon 17 Apr 2008 at 9:10 am

    I love this card! The colors and dp are gorgeous. I love how you coated the rain gear with paper glaze! Terrific idea!

  2. # Michelle Nadraszkyon 17 Apr 2008 at 9:11 am

    What a fabulous card! I just love the paper piecing & the colors are so rich.

  3. # Julieon 17 Apr 2008 at 9:38 am

    What a cute card! I love the colors you used!

  4. # flossieon 17 Apr 2008 at 9:48 am

    this is such a great card, love you paper piecing and that acrylic button.

  5. # Shannan Teubneron 17 Apr 2008 at 11:24 am

    Gorgeous! That Basic Grey paper is sooo yummy!

  6. # Anneon 17 Apr 2008 at 11:38 am

    I love this!

  7. # trudeeon 17 Apr 2008 at 12:44 pm

    totally adorable, M! I LOVE the shiny boots and jacket, etc!!

  8. # Michelle Ron 17 Apr 2008 at 12:53 pm

    FABULOUS card!

  9. # Christina Fischeron 17 Apr 2008 at 12:58 pm

    Love it!! The colors are fantastic, and, as usual, your paper piecing is perfect! :)

  10. # Kirstenon 17 Apr 2008 at 1:10 pm

    Adorable card with an awesomely cute watermark! ;)

  11. # pam hootenon 17 Apr 2008 at 1:15 pm

    Mmmm, love this distressing Michele!

  12. # terion 17 Apr 2008 at 1:40 pm

    Awesome card M. Love all the shading and the DP. Very nice!

  13. # jennon 17 Apr 2008 at 4:23 pm

    Awesome card!!! I love how you paper pieced her jacket and boots!!! I love everything about this card!!! :D

  14. # Linda Marieon 17 Apr 2008 at 4:55 pm

    Fabulous….as usual….

  15. # jacksonbelleon 17 Apr 2008 at 5:06 pm

    This is amazing M! I just LOVE this!!!!!! LOVE the colors and paper, awesome!

  16. # Jody Morrowon 17 Apr 2008 at 7:23 pm

    That is SUCH an awesome card!

  17. # Lisa (lakind)on 17 Apr 2008 at 8:05 pm

    I saw this on SCS earlier, and think it’s so fab! I love the paper piecing and the dp you used! The glaze on the coats are a wonderful accent!

  18. # Dawn E.on 17 Apr 2008 at 8:28 pm

    Oh this is fantastic Michele! I love this stamp set too! Love the paper and the paper piecing!!! Awesome! Now I’ve never heard of Paper Glaze, is it like Crystal Effects? I’ll have to look into this ;) Thanks for sharing!

  19. # Rose Annon 18 Apr 2008 at 3:31 pm

    I love this!! The papers are so pretty, and your paper piecing is fabulous!! I love the big button and Dew Drops too!

    What a great watermark!!

  20. # Carole (TruCarMa)on 18 Apr 2008 at 4:48 pm

    Hee hee! Wonderful as always, and those TOTALLY look like my raindrops with that set always do!! : ) In fact, I usually have them going the wrong way (towards her instead of to her back)…

  21. # Susan (rainy)on 20 Apr 2008 at 3:20 am

    Oh Michele I just LOVE this. There is something about that button with the ribbon at the end of the sentiment panel.. what a perfect detail. Love this.

  22. # kimon 20 Apr 2008 at 7:49 pm

    Michele this Rocks!!!!!!

  23. # Leslie (leslierich)on 23 Apr 2008 at 7:55 pm

    Love the way you dressed her up! All your papers are fabulous! You do the most wonderful cards, Michele.

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