Daily Archives: February 28, 2015

Shaving Cream Oceans and Roses

Posted on February 28, 2015 | 4 comments

Hi everyone! I’m squeezing in another Craftsy tutorial today. This time I’m revisiting the shaving cream technique.  Actually, I had never used this technique until writing THIS tutorial. It was fun!

I have one card with the more common swirled or marbled effect and on my second card I was able to create a pattern of roses.  Squeee! I  love how it turned out!  And I love that it’s “different.”   🙂

First I used Surf & Turf by Paper Smooches.

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My seahorse (colored with Copic markers) is surrounded by an ocean of swirly blue… and a tiny bit of green.  (The pearls were colored using a Copic marker.)

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And then…the roses!  The sentiment is from Pretty Phrases also by Paper Smooches.

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Here’s a close-up:

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You can find my step-by-step tutorial for both cards HERE.

Thanks for looking!  🙂
Additional supplies/info:  Copic markers (BG13, R83, Y21), Darice gold Sparkle Tape (from Five & Below).  Gill-Friend card 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″; Thanks card 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.

 

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MFT March Previews – I Knead You

Posted on February 28, 2015 | 16 comments

Hi everyone!  Welcome back to a second day of March 3 release previews with My Favorite Things!  Today I’ve used one of two new sets by Birdie Brown, I Knead You along with coordinating Die-namics.

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I cut new Blue Breeze card stock using Blueprints 23, and stamped the fish bones using new After Midnight dye ink.  A stamp press made lining and spacing the image super easy.

The kitty was die-cut from X-Press It Blending Card, stamped in Black Licorice hybrid ink and colored with Copic markers.

I poked a small hole beneath each paw, inserted string and wound a small ball at the bottom, attached by a big smooshed glue dot.  Hearts were cut using Blueprints 11 and covered with Glossy Accents.

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Inside, I added an extra strip of fish bones, stamped a sentiment in Black Licorice and Red Hot ink and added a cute little mouse toy  in the corner.

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Be sure to check out the MFT Blog for direct links to more Countdown samples, info on prizes and all you need to know about our March 3 release!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I’ll see you tomorrow!

Please note that links to new products will not be in effect until time of release, Tuesday, March 3, 10 p.m. EST.
Additional supplies/info: Copic markers (YR15, YR14, E40, R02), white string, Glossy Accents, Kool Tak clear foam squares.  Finished size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.

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