I'm over on the Poppystamps blog today with a Mixed Media hanging star.
Want to see how this was made?
Head on over to
for full instructions.
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Donna. x
Showing posts with label Folk Star. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Folk Star. Show all posts
Monday, 3 December 2018
Friday, 8 December 2017
Frantage Christmas Tag, Distressed Star, Believe
I have had a truly wonderful time being a DT member of Tag, You're It!
But sadly the time has come to close down this challenge.
So here's my last tag for 'Tag You're It Friday'...
... Inspired by this lovely, simple, distressed little number by Leigh Penner.
I've used two colours of Distress Embossing Powder on the sentiment - which has been embossed through my 'Crease' folder as I like to call it.
The silver Folk Star (Poppystamps) is made up of three glued layers of Mirri card which I've sanded down before daubing on clear Embossing Ink. I then added Frantage 'Chunky White' and glitter elements - which were carefully heat set into place! (Heat from underneath initially as it will all blow away otherwise)!!!
Added the whole thing to a bigger offset star (MFT Star STAX) that had been layered up a few times for durability, splattered on some Picket Fence Distress Paint and then added more Frantage... which was slightly too much despite my best efforts!
But never fear - I just grabbed my sanding block and toned it down a bit... I was aiming for a 'distressed' look, after all!
Punched a hole straight through the Star, threaded through the bell...
Job done!
Not sure if it's clear in the photo but I did actually cut the Folk Star in half before adding the sentiment. The 2-3mm gap in between makes all the difference to the shape of the Star as it surrounds the word 'Believe'.
Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by today.
And if you've ever played along with us you get my heartfelt thanks, too...
Of course, I love making tags far too much to just quit and stop making them!
So will you join us for our last challenge?
We would love to see you there...
Donna. x
Sunday, 22 October 2017
Small Christmas Card, (Poppystamps) Wrapped Star + Folk Star, Distressed Edges
It's Poppystamps playtime I'm sharing with you today...
or more specifically the results of my playtime.
So here it is - a quick and simple card made to play along with their latest challenge.
The theme for this month?
PSC#37
(Masking/Using a Mask).
I ran with the idea I had in my head for this one.
To be honest, you can't really go too far wrong with brown and blue anyway, can you? So I can't take any credit for how this has turned out...
It's an easy peasy, simple card... but somehow I love it.
(And it's dead easy to 'batch make' - if you're into that time saving thing)!
Here's a quick photo of most of the supplies used...
Three ink colours, two dies and some repositional adhesive spray...
plus a bell and some twine.
Like I said. Easy peasy!
Need a quick 'how to'?
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Cut out one Poppystamps 'Wrapped Star' die cut and spray Crafters Companion/Stick & Spray - Repositional Adhesive onto the back of it.
(This is your mask/stencil).
Place the mask onto your card and using a finger dauber, add Holtz 'Broken China' ink in and around the stencil.
(You want to be more heavy handed with your 'finger dauber action' in the middle of the stencil and have a lighter touch as you move out from the centre of the star).
Do the same thing again using Holtz 'Walnut Stain' ink - being sure to leave enough of a gap for the Mirri star to be placed in between.
The Poppystamps 'Folk Star' has been made from three layers of Mirri card - all glued together.
Once dry, simply use a Pokey Tool to add two holes and then thread through the twine and attach the bell before tying in a bow.
Add a small amount of PVA Glue to secure the knot (dries clear), plus a few sequins.
A hint of Holtz 'Hickory Smoke' and 'Walnut Stain' ink was added all around the edge of this design prior to using a Paper Distress Tool.
(You can still see the ink but it gives a softer, gentler finish if you do it this way).
Add a tiny bit of paper tearing around the edge.
Glue into position on a card front...
Finished.
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I'm also entering this into the following challenge:
Challenge #264 - Clean And Simple
I can't stress how much it means to me when you take the time to stop by... especially when you leave a comment, too.
You really do brighten my day...
Donna. x
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