New Sketch at My Creative Sketches!

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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More from My Creative Scrapbook!

Hello!  I'm here today to share another layout I created for My Creative Scrapbook using the November Main kit featuring the Reflections collection from Echo Park.

The embellishments in this collection are so fun to play with!  The colors and patterns fit together perfectly!!

For more information on this kit, and several more, check out My Creative Scrapbook.  Tons of amazing inspiration from the design team can be found in the design team gallery!

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My Creative Scrapbook November Reveal

Hello!  It's time to reveal another fabulous kit from My Creative Scrapbook!  This month I had the pleasure of working with the Main Kit featuring Echo Park. 

 

I love the feel of this kit!  The papers as well as the embellishments are so versatile that they can easily be used for everyday photos as well as fall activities!

 

Stop by My Creative Scrapbook to get details on all the amazing kits available.  For more amazing inspiration from the design team, go to My Creative Scrapbook gallery.

 

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August Tutorial - My Creative Scrapbook

 Hello!  I have a couple of fun tutorials for you today!

 I want to share with you how I distressed my fence, and how I created my ribbon flower....both items which are found in the August Main Kit from My Creative Scrapbook.

  Using a craft knife,  I cut the fence to my desired length.  The chipboard is awesome and cut cleanly with the knife.

 I randomly dabbed Vintage Photo Distress Ink here and there on the fence.

 Once dry, I dry brushed Gesso to the fence giving a rustic, distress appearance.

 When the moisture of the gesso blended with the ink, the ink bled adding to the rustic nature.

  In creating the flower, I started by tying a knot in the end of the ribbon.

 I pinned the knot to a coaster to help stabilize the ribbon making it easier to work with.  Any stiff piece of fabric would work.

 I twisted the ribbon as I wound it around the knot. 

 Gently keep winding and twisting as you go until you reach the desired size of flower.   

 Stitch through all the layers to prevent the flower from unraveling.

 Turn over and admire your work!  :-)

 

 

I hope you enjoyed today’s tips and tricks!

 

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My Creative Scrapbook

Hello!  I'm here today to share a couple more layouts I created for My Creative Scrapbook with the amazing Main Kit....You can see the full kit here!

 Using my dies from Cheery Lynn Designs, I pieced together the Snowflake edger around the base of my layout to add a bit of elegance to the layout. The Mega Tea Party Doily is the perfect backdrop for the Santa that I fussy cut from pattern paper.

All the foliage was cut from the same off white cardstock as the edger and doily. I added color to the foliage using Ranger Distress inks and pouncers….colors used: Forest Moss, Pine Needles, Crushed Olive, Peeled Paint, and Shabby Shutters. A similar effect could be created using fewer colors. I use more colors to get more variation in different types of foliage used. To create the flower cluster, I started by choosing the placement of the flowers. Next, I tucked in the leaves, followed by the flourish. From there, I poke in one piece at a time until the bouquet it is pleasing to my eye.

 

Snowflake 2 and the Snowflowers floating about completes the wintery feel.

 

I placed a few more pieces of foliage here and there for a bit of interest.

 

 I created this layout to have a shadowbox effect by cutting my pattern paper into a frame and adhering it to the background using foam adhesive.

 

When cutting the frame, I fussy cut around the bird on the pattern paper. I added diecut foliage for dimension.

 

 

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Have a fabulous and safe holiday weekend!!!