PDSS CLSC15 Winner - Webster's Pages

Our entries for our last card and layout sketch challenge were ALL so VERY amazing! Thank you SO much for playing along with us we LOVE seeing your work!!! Now for the winner of challenge PDSS CSC15 via random.org goes to..... 

Winner: #15 CrystalBee (card)
Prize: 3 packages of Webster's Pages Fabric Ribbons (Lullaby Lane, Garden Gala & Seaside Retreat) 

Congratulations from all of us at Posh Designs! Please email me (Nini) and I will get your prize out to you as soon as possible. Be sure to get in touch with me by Monday.

Tutorial Thursday with Kim - Fun with Alcohol Ink PT 3

Hi girls!

I didn't forget my promise, I recently discovered some new tips when working with alcohol inks.
Let's begin! First take a piece of glossy paper and emboss it. I want a masculine effect so I took some Fleur-De-Lys!

The cuttlebug embossing folders are really nice, they emboss really deep! It always gives it a nice look!

Next step it so simply choose the colors for your project. I wanted to have a monochromatic palette so I chose, Denim, Aqua and Silver Mixative.
 
You'll probable need more ink than usual because these inks dry really fast and the embossing needs more time to ink. Look at the result. Too purple for a man. I'm not totally satisfied!


So I will try and distress it a bit. I've sanded it. I wasn't sure if I could sand glossy paper. But it works very well! The Fleur-De-Lys came back a bit white.


The last step for this technique was easy! I used my Black StazOn on a tissues to accentuate the embossing.


It's done! Look how nice is the result!


Are you ready for another one? Let's make a girlie one! I don't use mixative for this card. I use Shell Pink and Raisin. I ink my glossy paper whitout making a pattern.


I choose a great background, I applied Distress embossing ink from Tim Holtz. Why? Because embossing ink sticks almost everything on it.



Clean your place and put some drops of blending solution on you mat. "Ink" your stamps with the blending solution and apply on your paper.


Don't panic! The result can make about 2 minutes to appear! We aren't accustomed to wait with alcohol ink!

The blending solution will "erase" or blend your ink and give at your card a smooth effect.

If you want you can embelish! I use some stamps to finish my future card! Don't forget that you'll need Archival Ink to use on glossy paper and alcohol ink!


Interresting isn't?

A tip, you can make the same technique with Distress Ink and water...

One last... For luck!

One another thing I've learn recently... You can emboss the glossy paper... It's not like photo paper who make "bubles" when It's too hot.
So Start with inking your stamp (I use a background stamp) with Distress embossing ink on my cardstock. I've powder some clear embossing powder on It and heat It.

I've take a wooden pattern so I decide to go trough and take some "brown" colors.


Don't forget; if you didn't like the result you can add a layer! The final step, (yes, already!) take a tissue and put some blending solution in. Gently pass on the "stripe" or you pattern. The ink will easily come off.


It look so distress and vintage! Doesn't look like the white flat glossy paper!

Look at this when It's totally dry!



So that's It for today! I hope you'll enjoy these new techniques! I'll work on finding new ones to share with you!

Hug and kisses

Kim @ KLDezign

PDSS CLSC16 Challenge - PRIMA'S!!!

Heeeeey and welcome to another fun PDSS sketch challenge!!! We had a blast visiting your blogs, FB albums or other misc. photo sharing sites!!! Amazing work everyone!!! We're tickled to know that for some participants our LO sketches have also inspired you to not only create cards but scrapbook pages as well. Great job everyone and we really look forward to seeing more!!!

Here's what you'll be working with for the next 2 (two) weeks! We cannot wait to see more of your wonderful cards & scrapbook layouts!

**Please note that you may enter twice by creating one project per sketch (card AND layout) or enter once by picking the sketch you'd like to play with (card OR layout)... It's all up to you! :)

Card Sketch #16:

Layout Sketch #16:

You can flip, rotate, resize or do whatever your crafty heart desires as long as we can still see the original sketch in your creation then you're good to go! These challenges are on a bi-weekly basis, so that means you'll have two (2) weeks to get your creations completed, loaded and linked up!

For this challenge Posh Designs Scrapbook Store is giving away...

A random assortment of PRIMA FLOWERS!!! (spankin' new in packaging) Here's a glimpse of what you may receive! You're guaranteed to received at least 4-5 full packages! How fabulous is that!!!

  

All you've got to do is participate by creating anything with the sketch in mind. Submit your creation to Mr. Linky below by typing your name and leaving a direct link to your project. Here's some inspiration from our lovely DT to help you get started!

Charlene

Kim (card)

Lynne (card)

Lynne (layout)

Melissa (card)

Melissa (layout)

Michelle (card)

Deadline: June 14th @ 11:59 PM EST Canada. Please type your name & direct link to your creation in the Mr. Linky box below.

Thank you and happy crafting!

KISS (Keep It Simple Saturdays) with Michelle ~ Ribbon Die Cut Tutorial

Happy Saturday to you!

Last weekend was a Victoria Day long weekend; an 'official' start to the Summer season. Although relaxing and fun, this past week was super crazy busy. This week's post will focus on creating super fun, ultra quick and really cool embellishments using your ribbon scraps, Big Shot machine and die of choice.

I apologize in advance if you do not own a Big Shot. This is the only type of die cut machine I have that will cut through fabric. I am not sure if this will work with other machines like the Cricut, Cuttlebug or Quickutz (I know this will not work for the Slice die cut machine).

Here are the tools and supplies you'll need for this project:

• Big Shot machine with its cutting plates
• Die of choice - it is highly recommended to use steel-rule based dies as they are best for cutting through fabric
• Ribbon scraps or strips of the alike
• Cardstock scrap
• Scissors
• Adhesive - it is also highly recommended to use strong adhesive that will hold the ribbon in place on the cardstock while putting it through the Big Shot machine

Here is your recipe for this creation:

1. Cut your scrap cardstock piece to desired size dependent if you want to create several die cuts or just one. Do not worry about the color of cardstock as the entire sheet will be covered in ribbon.

2. Apply adhesive to the entire side of the cardstock.

3. Place strips of ribbon in any order of choice going one way across the cardstock. Do not worry if your ribbon ends overlap the cardstock piece - this portion will not be die cut through the Big Shot.

4. Lay your ribbon covered piece of scrap cardstock onto the die.

5. Run through your Big Shot using the usual stack recipe (as per Sizzix).

6. Enjoy and use your newly created embellishment on desired project such as on a card or scrapbook page.

Tip: Use a heavy-weight cardstock such as 80lb or higher for support and durability of the finished die cut embellishment.

Tip: Measure the biggest portion of the actual shape on the die itself if you choose to create just one embellishment. That way you are not wasting anymore cardstock or ribbon unnecessarily.

Tip: You may have noticed that the top and bottom of the ribbon strips were not touched by the die therefore was not cut by the Big Shot. To me this is okay because I will save the scrap for another project. However should you wish to have a particular ribbon be part of your embellishment; ensure you place those pieces closest to the centre of your cardstock sheet.

Tip: If you see any ribbon ends fraying after the die cutting process, simply cut these ends off using a sharp pair of scissors and then apply strong-hold hairspray when complete. The hairspray will prevent further fraying to occur (and yes this method works like a charm).

Here are some cards I created using this method:

Well I hope I have inspired you to use your ribbon and/or ribbon scraps in a whole new way. Some of the DT gals have shown other fabulous ways to use ribbon. Just type in ribbon and you will find all sorts of posts to help you create with this fabulous crafting supply.

Have a great weekend crafters! KISSes and Hugs

Michelle

Fun Friday - Post-It Note Holder

Welcome to another Fun Friday! This week is another simple project for newbie stampers. We're going to make a Post-It note holder. These are quick to whip for quick little tuck-ins or spur of the moment gifts.

                                           

You will need just a few simple supplies:

• Heavyweight cardstock for base or liner
• Designer paper or decorative cardstock
• Your favorite adhesive (I used my ATG gun)
• Ribbon
• Embellishments of choice
• Post-It notes

Step 1 - Cut heavyweight cardstock to 7" x 3.25"

Step 2 - If using the Scor-Pal, move the cardstock to the 1/4" line, score at 3.5" and again at 4".

If using this layer as a liner, add your decorative cardstock to the front. Attach ribbon, then attach your decorative front. Adhere your Post-It note to the inside between the scored lines.

That's it.  A quick, easy, fun little gift!  Perfect for a Fun Friday.

Charlene

PDSS CLSC14 Winner - CC Designs

Our entries for our last card and layout sketch challenge were ALL so VERY amazing! Thank you SO much for playing along with us we LOVE seeing your work!!! Now for the winner of challenge PDSS CSC14 via random.org goes to..... 

Winner: #11 jenny_oul
Prize: CC Designs Leisle & her Wheelbarrow Stamp 


Congratulations from all of us! Please email me (Nini) and I will get your prize out to you as soon as possible. Be sure to get in touch with me by Saturday.

Tutorial Thursday with Kim

Hi girls!

This week I have a long tutorial, but when you'll see the result you won't regret!

Let's start with a cardstock of 6" by 12". (Keep the other piece for later) Fold it at 4" and 8". You'll get this.

Now you need a trapezoid shape. So cut a diagonal line from the fold line to the outter corner. You'll get this.


Take a piece of another cardstock. (It must be an untextured cardstock or patternless paper) Cut a 4" by 6" into it. (Keep the unused for later) Cut a diagonal line in the middle. Like this.


Now glue the two triangles like this.



Take a pattern paper and cut it 3.5" by 5.5". Repeat the last step and glue them on the cardstock. Don't forget to leave a margin around your paper.

If you want you can fix a nice ribbon across the card.


With my Cricut I cut two dies, I've stamp an image on a white paper and with a piece of my paper I've keep before I've made another die a little bit larger. Glue them together.


I coloured the stamp with my markers and added some Flower Soft glue. Cover the stamp well.


Use your Flower Soft like you would use glitter or velvet powder. Here's the result. Cute isn't?


Wait until the glue is completely dry. Now put some 3d dots beside the die and fix It onto the card.


The card is finished. But the project is not quite done yet!

Take again your piece of cardstock left behind. Cut a piece of 3.75" by 5". Cut the corner to make a tag. Take another patterned paper and make another tag and glue them together.

I've added a little cardstock piece to add some text. I've fix It after. (mine is 3" by 3".) I've had an eyelet and a cute ribbon too.


The card and tag is finally done. It's a great card to Mother's Day isn't?

I hope you enjoyed this very long tutorial! Hugs and kisses!

Kim @ KLDezign