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It's time to reveal the November Sketch at My Creative Sketches

 November sketch

 

 

 

We would love to have you come play along! Head to My Creative Sketches to get all the details, and a peek at the gorgeous prize, as well as lots more inspiration from the design team! 

 

I created my layout using the November Main kit from My Creative Scrapbook.

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Altering wood pieces Tutorial (My Creative Sketches)

The kits at My Creative Sketches are always full of an assortment of incredible embellishments.  The November Main Kit has some fabulous wood pieces from Dear Lizzy.  Today I am sharing how I altered a few of those pieces! 

 *reminder* just click on the photo to enlarge!

The first one I chose is the word "love."  I started by applying ink directly to the wood. Although I will be adding glitter, I don't want white showing through.

 

Next, I applied a generous coat of Ranger Glossy Accents.

While the Glossy Accents was still wet, I covered the piece in copper glitter. Set aside to dry.  I love the shimmery glitter affect but we all know how glitter seems to go on and on now matter how much we clean.  My solution....once the glitter had dried I applied another coat of glossy accents.  Not only does it keep the glitter in place, it adds a fun glassy look!

 

For my second piece, I grabbed the heart.  I started by applying a quick coat of gesso.

Once dry, I brushed Vintage Photo Distress ink to the edges using a dauber. When wet, the ink will bleed, contributing to the aged, distressed look I am hoping to achieve.

  Next, I applied regular embossing ink directly to the wood, and then a generous coat of UTEE Embossing powder.  (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel) 

 Heat embossing powder.   I repeated the embossing ink and UTEE process 3 times. ( By adding three layers, it created a thick coat in which I could create a good impression with a stamp.)  After heating the last layer of embossing powder immediately press your stamp into the UTEE while it  is still warm.  I did not to add ink to my stamp as it was the flourish impression I was after. 

Here is the impression!  I used a Prima stamp from a previous My Creative Scrapbook kit.

To distress my image, I covered it entirely with black paint, making sure to get into all the crevices.

  Before the paint dries, wipe the paint back off.  The paint will remain in the impression creating a distressed look, and enhancing the details.

Here you can see both the sentiment and heart being used on my layout

 

Lastly, I chose an arrow.  I started by adding gray and Vintage Photo Distress Ink around the edges and filling in sporadically. By using Distress Ink, the inks will bleed when wet, adding to the distressed look.

Next, I lightly dry brushed gesso here and there.

 I applied embossing ink directly to the wood on the edges and in random area.  While still wet, I added Ranger Distress Embossing Powder.  Heat.

Adding to the rustic look, I added a generous coat of Ranger Crackle Accents.  Once completely dry, I rubbed ink into the cracked crevices.  The Accents also enhanced the colors of the inks and embossing powder!

I love how this one turned out!  It is the perfect touch for my masculine page!

 

For more information on the kits available and inspiration from the design team, head to My Creative Scrapbook.  More how-to tips and tricks can be found daily at My Creative Scrapbook blog!

 

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June Tutorail for My Creative Scrapbook

Hello!  Manufactures are great about making so many fun matching elements to add to our projects I love to see how I can make those elements stretch, and what I can turn them into! I want to share with you how I took a banner sticker and made it into a fun flag for my layout!

  I dug in my stash and found a toothpick for the “flagpole,” black paint, and a black pearl.

 A fun tip…Using a Q-tip, I add baby powder to the back of the sticker so the adhesive is no longer sticky making it easier to work with the sticker.

 I painted the toothpick black.

Once the paint has dried I apply a glue line to the back of the sticker and add my toothpick.

Flip over and add peal to the top of the “pole!”

Here it is tucked into my layout!

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My Creative Scrapbook April Tutorials

Hello! 

My final reveal using the May Main Kit for My Creative Scrapbook.

 If you are like me, you have a hard time cutting your favorite papers because you love both sides and/or you are afraid you will run out! Here’s a couple tips to get the most from your papers and flowers. 

 

 

I absolutely love the pink flower paper. I knew I would want to use it over and over BUT it is also the perfect background for the wood grain/flower paper. Here’s what I did (I do this quite frequently! )
I punched the edges first. Then, leaving a good inch around the inside….plenty for adhering my background paper, I cut out the center of my paper. I have a perfect punched edge with no cut corners, and still have plenty of the Pink flower to play with!  

Another dilemma…The wood grain flower print is a pretty background for my layout BUT I am in love with the plaid on the back and definitely want to use it on a couple more layouts. Again, I cut away a portion of the paper, but because it is the background, I cut a much smaller piece.

I lined up where would be the best portion to cut, and easiest spot to hide. Now I have plenty more of my favorites to play with!

 

I altered the flowers from the kit by using my gesso to create distressed edges on the flower petals.

 

After dipping my brush into the gesso, I brushed most of the paint out onto my matte, leaving a light portion still on the brush.

 

Gently brush the edges of the petals to get a dry brushed look.

 

To make my flowers stretch, I removed the bottom two layers from the pink flower. I folded the bottom layers in half.

 

Again, I dry brushed the edges of the petals.

 

 

I tucked the folded side under the photo, adding fullness to my bouquet…it just looks like a whole flower is tucked under the photo! 

 

I also took the bottom two layers off the white flower.

 

I wanted a subtle pink coloring in the center of the flower petals. Using my Ranger Distress Ink, I gently rubbed the petals with my applicator until I achieved the amount of color I desired.

 

I used a bottle cap from the kit as a flower center and now have two flowers to add to my layout!

 

I hope you have enjoyed my tips, and find cutting those papers a little easier now!

 

Stop by My Creative Scrapbook Blog for more tips and tutorials from the design team

 

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My Creative Sketches October Reveal

Hello! It’s time for a new sketch at My Creative Sketches! I used papers and embellishments from a mix kits purchased trough My Creative Scrapbook. You have until November 15^th to participate for you chance at the gorgeous prize! Details Here

 

October Sketch

 

I had some fun by stepping outside my comfort zone and played with my Glimmer Mists and some Resist Canvas shapes from Prima. I added a few different colors to the banner. I really like how it turned out!

 

Here is another of the canvas pieces using three different colors, blending them in a little closer. This is actually a corner piece that I tucked behind the fussy cut clocks for a bit of depth and texture. To the right, you can see the chipboard frame from Leaky Shed. I painted it with Ranger Distress Paint, added some Ranger Distress Inks around the edges, and finished it off with some Kaiser Craft Pearls.

 

I layered fussy cut flowers, and the chipboard frame with foam adhesive for dimension.

 

Head on over to My Creative Sketches for some gorgeous creations from my teammates!! You are sure to come away with oodles of inspiration!!

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