Makeup Party Chandelier

This was one of my most favorite projects I made for ProvoCraft using Makeup Party.  I do not have a daughter but I am a girlie girl through and through.  So needless to say, I had fun with this cartridge.

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This is a 3D chandelier made from Makeup Party.  It is an Event/Project Cartridge, which means it is smaller in content but packs a punch! I used fishing line to create the dangle effect of the polish bottles.  All the paper in this project is from the Imagine Audrey. The base for the chandelier was cut from Chipboard and covered with the Audrey paper. I added lots of pearls and small bows to give some depth.

Here are the detailed instructions:

<Chandelr> 10.25 inches (real size off)

<ChndlrLr> 10.25 inches (real size off)

<NailPlsh> 2.5 inches (real size off) 4 times

<PolsihLr> 2.5 inches (real size off) 4 times

<PolsihLr> 2.5 inches FLIP (real size off) 4 times

<DiamndLr> 2.0 inches (real size off)

<DiamndLr> 2.0 inches FLIP (real size off)

White Cardstock

Martha Stewart Sticky Back Pearls

Black Glittered Core'dinations Cardstock

Black Chipboard

Fishing line

Spray Adhesive

Decorative Satin Bows

Liquid Adhesive

Audrey Imagine Cartridge

Makeup Party Cartridge

 Print favorite patterns from the Audrey Imagine Cartridge on white cardstock

2. Cut <ChndleLr> and <Chandelr> at 10.25 inches from black chipboard
3. Cut <ChndleLr> and <Chandelr> at 10.25 inches from Audrey Patterned Paper
4. Using Spray Adhesive, mount patterned paper to chipboard
5. Slide the two parts together, creating a 3D Chandelier. To set the cuts together, I used wet adhesive and pressed and held firmly.
6. Cut <NailPlsh> 4 times from Core'dinations Cardstock and <PolsihLr> 4 times from Audrey Patterned Paper
7. Then flip the images and cut again 4 times <PolsihLr> and <NailPlsh> from the appropriate paper.
8. Adhere fronts and back of all Nail Polish cuts.
9. Cut <DiamndLr> from Audrey patterned paper.
10. Flip and cut <DiamndLr> from Audrey patterned paper
11. Since <DiamndLr> does not have a blackout, I created a blackout by adhering both of the Audrey paper <DiamndLr> to the Core'dinations cardstock. I trimmed the excess off, creating a blackout. I then adhered the cuts back to back. (This could also be done with Gypsy, DS, or CCR)
12. Across the base of each corner of the Chandelier, add flat back pearls.
13. Below each candle, add a satin black bow.
14. Using a hole punch, punch a small hole at the bottom of each corner and in the center.
15. Using fishing line, tie the charms to the bottom of the Chandelier and in the center. Also tie a line into the top.

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Upcoming Unreleased Projects

Last Spring I was asked to do some design work for ProvoCraft using, at the time, unreleased cartridges.  I got to play with Makeup Party, Space Party, and Robot Party.  I was just given notcie that I can release the projects on my blog- FINALLY!!! So over the next week or so you will be seeing lots of projects. Now, my regular readers are accustomed to seeing my photo tutorials.  Since this was design work for a company, I did not do photo tutorials.  But I do have detailed cut, size, and assembly for each project. I will add the directions at the bottom of each post.

Graphic 45 Bezel Bracelet

Today I am sharing an easy gift idea here and with the readers at She's A Sassy Lady. You are going to be surprised how easy it was.

I used red line tape or Terrifically Tack Tape, Judi Kins DG3 Art Gel, an empty bezel bracelet from Hobby Lobby, small patterned papers, and sharp scissors. I made two of these bracelets as gifts.

 I started by using these smaller patterned papers from Graphic 45.  Using a pattern with a square or rectangle makes it easy to cut for the bezels.

 I found the bezels are not consistent in size so I had to trim and retrim a few times.  But once I got the hang of it it went fast.  After trimming, I placed a small strip of red line tape on the back of the paper square.  I pressed it into the bezel.

Then using Judy Kins DG3 Art Gel, I filled each well.

Here is the vintage fruit bracelet.

This is the fairy bracelet.

It does take overnight for the gel to dry, depending on humidity. It was a bit hard to photograph through the shine on the gel once it was dried.  This gel is easier than most epoxy kits and it can be layered between drying times.  As always thank you for taking the time to comment and follow me!

Happy Easter Copic Card

So I am in love . . . with my Copics.  I have been watching videos and reading tips over the last few days to take my coloring to the next level. The time and effort into learning is paying off! I am sharing this project today not only with my readers but the readers at The Bug Bytes.  

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This is my latest card.  The Easter Basket is from Northwoods.  I love their image stamps! The sentiment is from Pink By Design. The scallop cuts are from Art Philosophy.  They are cut at 1.35 inches and 1.5 inches. The background paper is from We R Memory Keepers.

Here is my Copic color list: (I know there is a lot)

Eggs

Spica Pens

BV00

BV02

BV04

Y000

Y00

Y02

RV000

RV02

RV10

YR000

YR00

YR02

 G0000

BG10

BG11

BG13

B000

B000

B00

B02

Ribbon

V000

V01

V12

V15

Ground

E0000

E70

E71

Grass

YG0000

YG01

YG03

YG05

Sky

B000

E0000

Colorless Blender

Basket

E25

E31

E33

E24

E35

E50

 After yesterday's Copic card, I had a few emails about where I have been learning and any tips or techniques I could share. One thing I have learned through my Copic collecting is that as tempting as the bold colors are, I find myself using a lot of the 0000,000,00, etc.  The lighter colors are essential to creating highlights.  By using these lighter colors, I see a lot more dimension to my coloring. I have also developed my own method of background coloring.  I am working to perfect it so I can teach it to you soon! One of the first artists I discovered was Suzanne Dean. She is amazing.  She has YouTube channel and a blog. She recently came to Kansas City, but I was unable to attend her class. Believe me, the next time she comes I AM THERE! Another one of favs is Melissa at Melissa Made.  Melissa also teaches online classes.  Her blog has lots and lots of Copics! I am a learner.  I love discovering.  So share with me any artists, blogs, or videos that have been helpful for you to learn Copics! I can't wait to see some comments with suggestions! Have a creative day!