I've now moved on from painting cushion covers to my own clothes. I brought some fabric paints this week from Imagination Crafts called Starlights Fabric Paints. It is a water based paint with metallic sparkles and has a binder in it so that the paint is washable.
I have plenty of old T Shirts in the wardrobe that needed a new lease of life and now they have them, take a look see!
This was the first one I made using a stencil from Imagination Crafts. I started with the white pearl paint then some cyclamen then a tiny bit of sax blue in the middle. The colours blend really well together.
Here I used another stencil from Imagination Crafts which is one of my favourite stencils.
After trying the paints on a few T Shirts I got out an old pair of jeans and found my poppy stencil from Clarity Stamps. I love the dark topaz (browny paint).
This is another favourite stencil of mine from Imagination Crafts. I used three colours on this working them lighter as I got towards the centre of the image. Again, I used dark topaz and then used some orange and gold. I feel like sewing on some sequins in the centre of the flowers.
I just love how this one turned out. Here I used two colours, silver and the sax blue.
And finally another favourite stencil of mine was used to decorate this T Shirt. I used the sax blue and green which are perfect for peacock feathers. I may sew on some sequins on this too as it will make it look even more amazing.
I am really keen on the idea of trying papercutting. I have been collecting inspiration on Pinterest. However, instead of cutting out with a scapel, I plan to use my Silhouette to make all those intricate cuts for me. All I have to do is design something!
Okay so lets start with something simple that involves joining (or welding as the term is known) several elements together.
I start with a heart shape. I only need the outer edge so I create two. I place the smaller one inside the larger one and when I weld them together and now I have what I need for the edge of my papercut.
Next I try different fonts until I find a font that will look good when I nudge the letters close up and then weld together.
Next I play around with different leaves and flowers but finally settled on one image that I particularly like.
I then resized it to fit inside the heart and found a spot where the text would fit in the available space. The text, flower and heart shape were welded together and this is the end result. I have framed it so it can go on the wall.
I don't mind a challenge, especially if I think it is achievable. Despite still being a novice with my Cameo Silhouette I have produced some stickers for a local choir and recently set myself a challenge of making a 3D garden bench. This came about because I didn't want to wield a scalpel!
I had been inspired by a bench that Neil Burley had made for Craftwork Cards. It was one that started out as a window box card. Paul saw beyond this and created a sweet little bench.
I too could have made one with the window box cards but as soon as I set about using my scalpal I knew I would not be able to do a very neat job. This is really a job for the Silhouette.
I wanted my bench template to be cut from cardstock no larger than a standard A4 size of card as this is what we all have to hand.
I had a go at creating my trellis panels for the back of the seat. It took the longest time. After a few alterations to the design and template I came up with this little beauty. Now it may have taken me 4-5hrs to perfect and a few minor tweeks to each version before I was content with the design, but I have to say I am very pleased with it and inspired enough to have a go at making an edge-able card next.
Well, what do you think?
I am enjoying a few days at home this week which is giving me an opportunity to watch all the live "Christmas" shows on Hochanda. Needless to say I am getting inspired by ideas and taking advantage of great savings.
I would like to share with you a card I have finished making using Sue Wilson Birthday Shadow Box collection.
Whilst watching Sue Wilson demonstrate on the Hochanda show I saw her demonstrate a product called Pixie Powder. This is a similar product to the Brusho and used in the same way. What I liked about these particular powders is that they have a mica powder in them and I like the finish. Also, the containers they come in have a fine nozzle so it it easy to tap out a small amount. With the Brushos you need to pierce the lid to create a small aperture and that isn't obvious! The Pixie powders are also clearly identifiable because they have colour labels. This makes it easy to tell which one you have picked up which I struggle with when using the Brushos. Both products have a place in my craftroom but I suspect the Pixie powders will be a firm favourite.
The collection of Pixie powders I have are Midnight Blue, Peacock Green, Aqua Lagoon and Teal Wash. I used the Midnight Blue, Aqua Lagoon and a touch of the Teal Wash onto some card and used this as the background for the Shadow Box die. There was just enough card left over to cut out some of the small balloons and coffee cups. The Tea pot and cups are a product of Joy! Crafts.
Once I had cut out the Shadow Box die and mounted it onto the background I had made with the Pixie Powder, I cut out the smaller dies to put in the apertures.
I was unsure how I was going to mount it because of its size. I decided to make a stepper card to mount it on. I own a stepper card die which wasn't wide enough but it gave me a basis for creating one myself using Cameo Silhouette.
Now for the enveiling - da da!
I love the fact that I can combine my Cameo Silhouette with my dies. I have a lovely new large die from Crafter's Companion decorative Create a Card dies. It is perfect for creating a lovely edge on the front of cards.
Here I have combined it with a finely detailed topper (Mr & Mrs) that I purchased from the Silhouette Design Store. The beauty is that I was able to re-size it to fit the area in the middle of the card. I also used a Tattered Lace die for the bride and groom. The card has an easel stand at the back to hold it upright and a personal sentiment.
I just love how this one turned out. Here I used two colours, silver and the sax blue.
