• Use a foam roller.
• Spray paint.
• Do a coat of sealer paint or gesso first before you start the paint.

Hi Everyone, yes my little baby cakes started school on Monday...I held back the tears...(but only just!!) I was like a crazy woman with my camera snapping away, she looked at me and said 'mum are you going now? and that was it, I walked away and left her there feeling a bit sad a bit weird and a bit excited!! I came home and loaded the photo's onto my PC and printed some out and thought umm... what the hey, I'll just go scrap them right now and I did!!

How lucky was I to already have the new Kasiercraft "Class of 87" range!! but I only have the paper not any matching elements..but I found there was lots of stuff on the paper to cut out, which is what I did! (Head to Artfull Crafts for the Full Collection in store now!)


I love how it turned out.... I love scrapping photo's the same day as I take them.....

P.S She really really loves school...WOOHOO more thime for scrapping!! YAY!!

1. For 6 bookmarks, cut 12 pieces of card measuring 6 inches x 2 inches.
2. Using a circle die, cut a circle from the top of the bookmark on 6 of your 12 pieces. Size and placement to suit yourself!
3. Here they are looking all neatly cut!
4. Using a 2 inch embossing folder, emboss your design into the bottom of the card
5. Cut 6 squares of patterned paper, slightly larger than the diameter of your circle and attach onto the reverse of the front of the bookmark (I used glue-dots)
6. If you like - attach some ribbon to the top for an extra touch
7. Attach the back piece of card to the front (I used glue)
8. Decorate as desired

"Be Yourself" I love this photo I took of my youngest daughter.  Believe it, or not this used to be plain white paper  - you know the inserts from your album refills?  It was totally transformed using Twinkling H2Os.  There is a tutorial on my blog regarding this "Gladwrap Technique".  Then I sprayed Glimmer MistStazon when stamping over GM or H2Os, it won't smudge and the ink takes on a subtle appearance).   Flowers were sprayed with GM, and details added with Dimensional Pearls.  Chippy was painted with Radiant Rain (Luminart) daubers.  It's very shimmery in the light!  (You can never have too much bling!)

Hi Everyone, I've got a couple of projects to share with you today!
The first one is the new BTP Kaisercraft Photo Display using the KC "After Five" Papers
These displays are very effective and they are very simple to do once I figured out the best way to to it!!
Firstly just paint the frame and the backing piece in the color of your choice, I just used plain black then when it was dry I sprayed it with glimmermist (it was a blacky silver color..sorry can't remember the name of it).


  I found it was easier to cut all your piece then make sure they all fit in the holes where u want them...then embellish them to your hearts content!! THEN....glue the frame part to the back (I clamped mine to the desk) and when completely dry, then attach all your photo's & paper in, decorate the outer frame if u like.

                                                                        

The mini roses work beautifully on this as they are small enough be be in scale with the size of some of the holes in the display!
The other thing that is great is I only used one sheet of paper, all the new Kasiercraft paper ranges comes with a sheet of "blocked paper" so easy to cut them down but you may need to trim, them slightly to fit in the holes.
I've made this as a gift for some friends....I think they'll love it!

My next project is a bit outside the "Beyond Love" theme..... its a Layout of Keith Urban's new CD "Get Closer" which I absolutely "LOVE"....I'm a big fan and going to his concert here in Melb in April (can't wait)




I just used some plain cardstocks and a few scraps of Kasiercraft 'Shaken Not Stirred" I cut out the guitar on my cricut machine with I thought was pretty dang COOL!

I grunged it up a bit with ink..a few sprays of Glimmermist a bit of bling in clusters...then I made some "checker plate tin" I just covered a piece of cardstock with normal kitchen foil and ran it through my cuttlebug and swiped it with a black ink pad....I 'LOVE' it!!

I had a bit of a panic attack last night as we had 2 major storms we had water coming in the house everywhere, then I thought OMGosh!!! my scraproom I ran out into the rain (like a crazy woman!!!) to get to my room and thank goodness all was dry!
Might have a chance to get out into my scraproom a bit more from now on as next week as my little girl starts school on Monday..were both pretty excited about that!!
Have a good week everyone! Shirl :)

Hi everyone. It's midnight madness night here at Artfull Crafts - and instead of joining in the crafting I'm blogging! I've had some fun during the week playing with the Love Notes range from Kaisercraft. I do love it - but you'll have to wait for my creations. This month's blog topic is LOVE - and I want to introduce you to a customer that we LOVE! Her name is Jenny.

She LOVES coming to the store and she LOVES shoes!! She makes these exquisite cardstock shoes (and she's given me the template!!).

She makes them for her LOVEly friends. She spends time thinking about what colours her friends would like and then fills the shoes with little goody bags. Then she makes the matching handbags!





So you all want the template?!! Well you might have to come to SENZ this year. The classes are taking on a slightly different format. There are 3-hour slots for some of the longer projects - or three 45-minute workshop sessions. And we're thinking this class could be great as a workshop! What do you think?

1. Cut 8 pieces of paper  4” x  8”
2. Fold all the pieces into half , with the side of paper you want showing on the INSIDE
3. Glue pieces together back to back to create pages
4. Ensure that the folds are always aligned
5. When all piece are glued – round corners if desired
6. Cut piece of paper 8.5” x 4” for cover – round corners on one side
7. Score cover at 4” and 4¼ ” to create "spine" for book
8. Glue cover to front of book – do not glue spine
9. Glue cover to back of book
10. Trim excess paper and round corners for back of book

Here I have made the book using the Kaisercraft Lush collection - one of my faves from last year. Goes to show that Valentines and Love themes don't always have to be pink!
 

Hi everyone, it's Tina here with some ideas on using Dimensional Magic.


Dimensional Magic is a very versatile product, but many people are unsure how to use it. I use mine all the time, and find it lasts for ages.   For me it's a necessity alongside tape and  ink.  Here are a few of my favourite ways to use it.

1. As a strong glue! It's fantastic for glueing buttons, shells, plastics, acrylic, and metal.   I use it on acrylic albums because I want it to last, and I know it will hold.


2. As a glaze on chipboard or other embellishments to give it a glossy look.
 It was hard to capture this, but the doodled flowers, & yellow icing are glossy.  I also highlighted every second line on the wrapper of the cupcake.

3. To create "dew" on your flowers, add a few little droplets on the petals

4. It's brilliant for attaching glitter or Diamond Dust to your projects. Simply put Dimensional Magic where you want the glitter & sprinkle the glitter on. (N.B.  It works great if you dip flowers into the Diamond Dust, gives a nice and chunky look.)


5. To highlight a pattern on paper. It has a pointed tip which allows very precise application of this product.
The dark part of the bracket was covered in Dimensional Magic, and provides a nice contrast  to the flat background. 

 I highlighted "Sisters"on the title, and parts of the patterned paper.

 I've used Dimensional Magic on the guitar,  faux photo corners, and title .


6. To create texture on acrylic albums. Create your own swirls, grid patterns, etc.

7. To attach small items such as beads, microbeads, & Flowersoft.

8. It can be used in the same manner as Glossy Accents (which is used by Tim Holtz in many of his videos, & books)

9.  Creates a cool 3-D effect when you mix glitter into it on your chipboard.  I use a pinhead or toothpick.


10.  You  can make jewellery by using it in the same manner as resin.

11.  Use it to create a resist, allow to dry.  Distress Ink or Glimmer Mist over your paper, then buff off the excess.   (I will do a quick tutorial on this in my DT post next week.)


Tips for use
Do not shake the bottle.  This will create bubbles (use a pin to pop them while still wet)
Use a needle or pin to unclog the nozzle.
It is a little cloudy when wet, but dries clear.
Turn bottle at angle and squeeze gently to release liquid.
Use the pointed tip for easy and even application.
Outline your work, then fill in.
Allow to dry for 24 hours before handling  (It will dry alot faster in the Queensland summers)
Keep out of extreme temperatures or humidity while drying to prevent cracking.

Please let me know if you found this helpful.

Happy Scrapping!
Tina