*edited: SORRY SORRY SORRY...I forgot to upload the photos before I left!! Duh! And then I forgot that I forgot! So I will have a new Techneek for you on Thursday, with pictures and everything! I promise!!
Drool...Swoon...the new American Crafts is here! And boy-oh-boy have they really outdone themselves! Buttons and rub ons and super new Thickers fonts and colours and materials...it's really amazing and you have to see it to believe it!
And since I can't get enough of that wonderful stuff, I've got a couple of layouts to share with you today.
Happy Creating!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Better late than never!!
Right? Right!?!
For all of you who left comments to win the Tattered Angels chipboard, this is the post you've been waiting for!!
The winner is...drumroll please...
Sharon!
She left the following post on the Treasured Memories blog:
"I have recently purchased Tattered AngelsGlimmer mist and a few chips. Can't wait to use them. Looking forward to learning more about them. "
Congrats Sharon! If you are in town, I am leaving your prize at Treasured Memories and you can pick it up there. If this doesn't work out for you, email me your address and I will ship it out to you when I get back from holidays at the end of the month!
Thanks again to everyone for playing along. I've got another post ready to go on Saturday, and even though I'll be away you can keep checking back here for new Techneeks and Projects and all the good stuff you've come to know me for!
later,
For all of you who left comments to win the Tattered Angels chipboard, this is the post you've been waiting for!!
The winner is...drumroll please...
Sharon!
She left the following post on the Treasured Memories blog:
"I have recently purchased Tattered AngelsGlimmer mist and a few chips. Can't wait to use them. Looking forward to learning more about them. "
Congrats Sharon! If you are in town, I am leaving your prize at Treasured Memories and you can pick it up there. If this doesn't work out for you, email me your address and I will ship it out to you when I get back from holidays at the end of the month!
Thanks again to everyone for playing along. I've got another post ready to go on Saturday, and even though I'll be away you can keep checking back here for new Techneeks and Projects and all the good stuff you've come to know me for!
later,
Thursday, March 12, 2009
TOTW - Stamp On Canvas Paper
The *new* Claudine Helmuth canvas paper is super awesome...I can't believe it took me this long to start playing with it! Rumor has it you can print photos on it, and make cool painted or inked embellishments...but today I am going to show you how to stamp on it using some of the new Ranger stamps (which are also awesome!)
You will need:
- a stamp of your choice (I'm using the new clock face from Ranger)
- ink pad (I'm using black)
- Claudine Helmuth sticky back canvas
Step One: Get your stamp all inked up.
Step Two: Stamp on to the canvas as you would on to paper, making sure you press down firmly on the stamp so the entire image transfers. Lift the stamp off.
Step Three: I'm using my image as an embellishment on a page that will be revealed to you at the end of the month...and I wanted the image to stand on it's own, so I cut it out. It's up to you how you use yours, but if you are going to cut it out some nice sharp scissors work best!
Finish it up with some clock hands and a brad, and off you go! I love how the edges are a little frayed and the image looks a little bit distressed!
You could also try:
- painting the detail of the image to finish it off
- spraying with Glimmer Mist to colour the canvas before stamping...the ink might bleed into the Glimmer Mist so keep that in mind!
- stamp multiple images in the same colour or the same image in multiple colours
Happy Creating! And I'll see you back here next week for another sneak peek of my "big reveal" at the end of the month...more stamps, but this time on some chipboard! Ooh Aah!
You will need:
- a stamp of your choice (I'm using the new clock face from Ranger)
- ink pad (I'm using black)
- Claudine Helmuth sticky back canvas
Step One: Get your stamp all inked up.
Step Two: Stamp on to the canvas as you would on to paper, making sure you press down firmly on the stamp so the entire image transfers. Lift the stamp off.
Step Three: I'm using my image as an embellishment on a page that will be revealed to you at the end of the month...and I wanted the image to stand on it's own, so I cut it out. It's up to you how you use yours, but if you are going to cut it out some nice sharp scissors work best!
Finish it up with some clock hands and a brad, and off you go! I love how the edges are a little frayed and the image looks a little bit distressed!
You could also try:
- painting the detail of the image to finish it off
- spraying with Glimmer Mist to colour the canvas before stamping...the ink might bleed into the Glimmer Mist so keep that in mind!
- stamp multiple images in the same colour or the same image in multiple colours
Happy Creating! And I'll see you back here next week for another sneak peek of my "big reveal" at the end of the month...more stamps, but this time on some chipboard! Ooh Aah!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Shadow Box
Why not show off some of your collection of buttons or cool stickers or bottle caps or other shiny pretty things with a simple shadowbox. These guys come in every shape and size and colour and can be dressed up or down depending on your mood or your decor.
I happen to like calendars and buttons...and Riff Raff!! So my shadow box has those things in it. When I get tired of looking at it, it's simple enough to get another background cut and put together another inspiring assemblage.
I happen to like calendars and buttons...and Riff Raff!! So my shadow box has those things in it. When I get tired of looking at it, it's simple enough to get another background cut and put together another inspiring assemblage.Happy Creating!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
And the winner is...
Bree
Lucky Girl! Email me your address and I'll get those cool Glimmer Screens out to you, with maybe a little added "Love Lisa" Bonus Surprise. Ooh...Ahh!
lisakercher@gmail.com
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What...??
Is that another giveaway I see in your hands?
Why yes, yes it is!!
This time I've got some tattered Angels Glimmer Chips to add to one lucky reader's stash!
This particular box is from the Vintage Seasons Collection (ooh la la), and the box is telling me they are called "Frosty Memories." Read: lots of snowmen, icicles, skates and skis, a sled, a shovel, snowshoes, you get the idea! These fabby little guys are perfect for those "snow day" pictures.
Lucky Girl! Email me your address and I'll get those cool Glimmer Screens out to you, with maybe a little added "Love Lisa" Bonus Surprise. Ooh...Ahh!
lisakercher@gmail.com
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What...??
Is that another giveaway I see in your hands?
Why yes, yes it is!!
This time I've got some tattered Angels Glimmer Chips to add to one lucky reader's stash!
This particular box is from the Vintage Seasons Collection (ooh la la), and the box is telling me they are called "Frosty Memories." Read: lots of snowmen, icicles, skates and skis, a sled, a shovel, snowshoes, you get the idea! These fabby little guys are perfect for those "snow day" pictures.
Same "rules" apply as last time. Leave a comment on the Blog and you get a chance to win! I'll announce the winner next Thursday...from Dallas, Texas - WOOT - where hopefully there will be no snow!! And I'll have an Internet connection!!
TOTW - Rainbow Connection
This technique started out as a total mistake, as most techniques do, but the end result was so wonderful that I knew I would have to share it!
You will need:
- a rainbow of Glimmer Mists: red, yellow, green, blue, pink or purple
- white cardstock
- a brayer
Step One: Protect your work surface and your clothes. Glimmer Mist is water-based and will wash off, but it's still messy!
Step Two: Spray the first colour of Glimmer Mist (red) on the far left side of your white cardstock...three squirts out to do it. Now quickly use the brayer to spread the ink up and down on the page. Roll it right through the Glimmer Mist without lifting it off the page. If you didn't apply enough Glimmer Mist for it to cover from top to bottom of the page, spray a little bit more and spread it out with the brayer again.
Step Three: Spray the next colour (yellow) right beside the red, and use the brayer to spread it out again. The two colours will blend at the edge...and that's what we want!
Step Four: Continue spraying each colour in order and spreading with the brayer until you reach the other side of the page.
Step Five: Finish your layout! I chose embellishments that matched each colour in my rainbow, still keeping it very minimal. This fun techneek provided the perfect background for some photos I took of my colourful art wall at home...on a day when I was very colourful myself!
You will need:
- a rainbow of Glimmer Mists: red, yellow, green, blue, pink or purple
- white cardstock
- a brayer
Step One: Protect your work surface and your clothes. Glimmer Mist is water-based and will wash off, but it's still messy!
Step Two: Spray the first colour of Glimmer Mist (red) on the far left side of your white cardstock...three squirts out to do it. Now quickly use the brayer to spread the ink up and down on the page. Roll it right through the Glimmer Mist without lifting it off the page. If you didn't apply enough Glimmer Mist for it to cover from top to bottom of the page, spray a little bit more and spread it out with the brayer again.
Step Three: Spray the next colour (yellow) right beside the red, and use the brayer to spread it out again. The two colours will blend at the edge...and that's what we want!
Step Four: Continue spraying each colour in order and spreading with the brayer until you reach the other side of the page.
Step Five: Finish your layout! I chose embellishments that matched each colour in my rainbow, still keeping it very minimal. This fun techneek provided the perfect background for some photos I took of my colourful art wall at home...on a day when I was very colourful myself!
You could also try:
- Making stripes out of only two colours! Just alternate spraying the two on your background for a more monochromatic look.
- Start your rainbow at the bottom or the corner instead of the side of your paper
- Take a photo of a rainbow after a storm to add to your beautiful background...us northeners might have to wait a couple of months for that shot!!
- Take photos of a red item, yellow item, green item, blue item and purple item from around your home or work...preserve for the future the rainbow that is your life!
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You have until 10 pm (MST) tonight to post your Comment for a chance to win some awesome Glimmer Screens! I'll see you back here and post the winner around 10:30!! Good Luck to All!
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You have until 10 pm (MST) tonight to post your Comment for a chance to win some awesome Glimmer Screens! I'll see you back here and post the winner around 10:30!! Good Luck to All!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
I'm Your Biggest Fan I'll Follow You Until You Love Me
In regards to my project of the week...I put it on my other Blog (duh!). And I can't find it in Picasa so I can't just re-post the pictures here from there.
So just bear with my blonde-itude for a moment!
Click on the link below to be whisked away to my other post:
Lisa's Quote Album
Just scroll down past my usually witty banter, and you will see the lovely grungy mini album I made to house some inspirational quotes. My friend KC gave me a little album she made and this was the perfect use for it!
Try This: pull out "all" of your embellishments, sticker letters, paper scraps, Glimmer Mists, and paint that are the same colour and do a mini album using only those items! My little book is ALL browns and greens...and it looks amazing!
Disclaimer: I put the word "all" in quotations because I know we all have a lot of supplies in every colour; More than would fit in any sized album! So when I say "all" I mean pull a whole bunch of your favourite supplies in the colour of your choice...but not actually, literally ALL of them!!
And I will post the winner of the Glimmer Screens in Thursday's Techneek Post...so get your comments in even if it's just "I Was Here"
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Note: The song lyric in the title of this post comes from Lady Ga Ga's Paparazzi . Nothing like some good tunes to get you through a busy Sunday!
Happy Creating!
So just bear with my blonde-itude for a moment!
Click on the link below to be whisked away to my other post:
Lisa's Quote Album
Just scroll down past my usually witty banter, and you will see the lovely grungy mini album I made to house some inspirational quotes. My friend KC gave me a little album she made and this was the perfect use for it!
Try This: pull out "all" of your embellishments, sticker letters, paper scraps, Glimmer Mists, and paint that are the same colour and do a mini album using only those items! My little book is ALL browns and greens...and it looks amazing!
Disclaimer: I put the word "all" in quotations because I know we all have a lot of supplies in every colour; More than would fit in any sized album! So when I say "all" I mean pull a whole bunch of your favourite supplies in the colour of your choice...but not actually, literally ALL of them!!
And I will post the winner of the Glimmer Screens in Thursday's Techneek Post...so get your comments in even if it's just "I Was Here"
_______________________________
Note: The song lyric in the title of this post comes from Lady Ga Ga's Paparazzi . Nothing like some good tunes to get you through a busy Sunday!
Happy Creating!
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