Groovy Hair Clip and Gift Card

I have been experimenting and playing with a new product from Wendy Vecchi called Clearly for Art Modeling Film.  This new product is quickly becoming a favorite.  Today I am going to share with you how I made this flower clip.  This was my first time using the product.  So my finished project is not a perfect as I would like.  But I learned a lot along the way. So I am going to share some pitfalls to avoid.  Today I am sharing this project not only with my readers but with the readers at Pink By Design Blog.

 The modeling film comes in clear, white, and black.  There is also a Sample pack with a variety of sheets.  I used clear.  In order to get this to stick to my mat, I used blue painters tape. I also used the following settings: Speed 4, Depth 6, Pressure 5, Multicut 2.

 All the shapes for this project are from Accent Essentials.  They were cut in a variety of sizes between 2.5 and 1.5 inches. I inked the Paisley Background stamp from Pink By Design with Distress Stain Picket Fence.  Picket Fence is like a thin white acrylic paint.

 I then stamped the flowers shapes that I had cut.

Next I began to heat this film.  This film is awesome! You can use a heat tool to begin the shaping.  It does not take much to make it pliable. If you make a mistake, you can reheat it and have a go again.  Although it looks and feels like Shrink Material, it does not lose its size.  So whatever size you cut that is the size of the finished project less any curling or bending. When it cools it retains the shape.

I found that if I used a petal roller from Imaginisce, it has easier to get a curl. I also added the layers together using Terrifically Tacky Tape.

Then I wanted to color it.  So I dabbed a few drops of Cirtus and Stream Alcohol Ink and Blending Solution.  this peice will be the center of my flower.

Pitfall to avoid:

I originally tried to use Tattered Angels Glimmer Glam, but it didn't occur to me that the Picket Fence Distress Stain is water based and so is Glimmer Glam.  Which means they melt together, losing some of the detail of the stamping. 

 Next I repeated the stamping on the larger pieces.

This time I decided to color the flowers before assembling.  That was so much easier than trying to color the curled flower. I used Peach Bellini, Stream Citrus,and Sunshine Yellow Alcohol Ink.

I shaped and molded the flower.  

\My last step was to add the clip with E6000.

Isn't it cute!

Now to make a little 3x3 card to give the clip.

I stamped "Dare to Be Fabulous".  This is a seek of an upcoming release from Pink By Design!

Finally I tied 3 different ribbons to the top and added the clip.

I like the final result.  I learned a lot on this first try.  I will be playing more so once I get better and faster, I will make a video to show you all the yumminess of this new product!

I hope you have a great day! HUGS!

"Bee" My Friend Spinner Card

Today I am the designer at the Pink By Design Blog. I have owned Create A Critter for over 1 year now.  This is the first time I have really worked with this cartridge. Although I am not a "cutsie" kinda crafter, I have to say I love this card! I have a full photo tutorial so let's get started.  This file was made on my Gypsy.  It is available at the bottom of this post for free download. You will need Create a Critter and Plantin Schoolbook to make it cut.  

I started by cutting the blackout and the top layer of the beehive from Create A Critter.  I placed a rectangle from Plantin Schoolbook to create the slider.

I adhered the two layers together and stamped this super cute sentiment from Pink By Design Stamps. It is from a new exclusive collection called Honey Pie that is available at Memory Bound (you can order by phone and they will send it to you (515) 965-1102 ) or online at Oh My Crafts. It says "Thanks for bee-ing my friend"

Next I assembled my spinner.  I pop dotted two pennies together and hot glues my assembled bee on top of the penny.

I adhered my stamped beehive to my welded card base. I used pop dots to separate the layers.

I added a thin layer of glue and sprinkled it with ultra-fine red glitter.

  I then decided my cut looked flat.  So I grabbed a sponge dabbed the edges of the cut with Antique Linen Distress Ink and Rusty Hinge Distress Ink.

My final step was to slide my bee into the spinner portion.

Oh so cute! Here are some action shots.  It is hard to capture in photos the movement.

So here is the Gypsy File.  If you are new to how to upload Gypsy files you can click the GYPSY FILE tab at the top of this screen and you will directed to a full tutorial on how to do it. If you download, I would appreciate a comment just to let me know.   

• One thing about this file. The rectangle's width may have to be adjusted depending on how thick or thin your pop dots are.  Keep the rectangle at this size and do a quick test cut.  In order for the bee to spin, he will need to be loose. The size I have made this spinner works on all my pop dots, in a variety of brands.

Beehive Spinner Gypsy File

I hope you have a fabulous day and enjoy making this card!

Copics and Graphic 45

I love learning! One of my favorite parts of our crazy craft world is all the new products and techniques.  My latest adventure is Copics.  In fact this is my first completed project using Copics. Let me know how you like this tutorial.  If you want more in depth, just let me know since this is my first.  Today I am also sharing this card at She's A Sassy Lady.

 These are the colors I used.

I started by stamping this image 3 times.  It is from Northwoods Rubber.  I bought this at Archivers awhile ago.

The first layer is colored lightly.

I then added my first on top of the second layer which was colored a slight bit darker.  Finally I colored and cut the third layer a bit darker than the second.

I then added the first and second layers to the base.

Next to add more depth, I flipped the poinsettias over and hot glued some pine looking branches.  I bought these in February at Hobby Lobby.  They are pipe cleaners that look like pine branches. 

Doesn't it look great?!?!

I then cut this top note shape form my Imagine. I then inked it with Distress Ink.

 I then stamped this sentiment from Pink By Design Vintage Holidays.

Next I used Glossy Accents to cover the mats for my card.  After I spread a nice thin layer, I sprinkled Coarse Glitter all over and let dry.

Then I used Beacon 527 adhesive to adhere the two layers together.

  I wrapped twine around the edge of the card and mounted it to my A2 base.

My final step was to add my top note shape and the poinsettias.

  Here are some more angles.  Remember you can always click to enlarge the pictures.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial.  As always thank you for reading and of course subscribing and following.

Let's Chill

Summer time is winding down, but there are still some weekends left for those get togethers.  What a better way to invite everyone over for some grilling than this cut invitation!?! Today I am sharing this card with my readers and with the readers at my friend Pam's blog The Bug Bytes.

This card is really easy to make.  I started with an A2 and stamped "Let's Chill" from Pink By Design Simply Everything.

 Next I cut these sun images from Enjoy the Seasons, by far my most favorite of Imagine cartridges.

 I cut two so that I could separate the 3 suns into layers.  I used pop dots to give some dimension. Many Imagine cartridge images do not have layers.  By cutting an extra set, I can create my own layers.

 Next I adhered this BBQ grill to my card base.

I added a flat tied bow to the side.

 I have done this tutorial before, but for those who may have missed it, here is how I tie these bows.

Here is the link to the video for my email subscribers How to tie a flat wrap bow.  Sometimes Feedburner does not add my videos.  I put this link a convenience.  If you are viewing this on my blog, then there is not need to click the link unless you want to subscribe to my YouTube channel.

 Finally I added the suns.

  Here are some other angles.  Remember you can click on the pictures to enlarge.

Part of me will miss the summer but I so love autumn.  It is my favorite season.