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Doing an image transfer is so easy with Lesley Riley‘s TAP. How easy? It’s even Carolyn proof! The directions even say “You cannot over-iron it!” They were right! My so very sad ironing skills were more than enough to make this work perfectly! This is a part of the TAP/StencilGirl blog hop so be sure to check out the giveaway details below.
What image did I transfer? One I created using my all time favorite Spark of Art-spiration. I’ll have a link to the exact image I used in this project in my next newsletter so you too can play with it. It’s free and you can sign up here!
I’m not a seasoned pro with fabrics and fiber related things but the only way I am going to get there is by giving it a go. In the video, you will see all my learning moments…
Do you want to try TAP Transfer Artist Paper and StencilGirl stencils? Just leave a comment and enter to win a FABULOUS pack that will get you started! One of Lesley Riley’s books, a pack of TAP, and 6 of Mary Beth Shaw’s stencils!
Be sure to stop by StencilGirl Talk & check out Maria McGuire’s post for more chances to win!
You can find all the details over at StencilGirl Talk and all the links to the entire week of posts. ALL comments left on all posts during this week long hop are eligible to win! But hurry – the giveaway closes on Sunday, November 16th @ 11:59PM Central Time.
Who needs a deadline! Who needs the stress of having to finish right now! I sure don’t! But I used to think I was required to finish in one session. Shockingly, that led to creativity crushing stress.
I decided that stress was not what I wanted so just rewrote the rules and gave myself permission to work in stages, days or even months apart. Here’s an art journal page that has been in progress for a very long time.
This page has had lots and lots of layers…I would come back to it a week after week and add little bits but in the end, most of it was covered up. That’s the beauty of art journaling, I can just add another layer until I like it.
I cut out one of my Gelli printed faces from the September Colorful Gelli Print Party. You can see the video showing how easy this was to do here. I have a wonderful stack of prints that I can use whenever the time is right.
I like layers so I added more to the script with a scribbly layer of white.
Art journaling is all about getting in touch with what I’m feeling so I grabbed a white pencil and scribbled out my thoughts.
The face was just one layer and I love layers so I added some fine line sketching and scribbling with the new Derwent paint pens. I found them to be very opaque – I’ll keep using them before I decide if these are as great as I hope they are. Of course, I’ll share here what I learn!
I’m trying my hand at jewelry for the 4th Annual Handmade Holidays blog hop! There’s lots of inspiration so be sure to check it all out including the fabulous giveaway from the very generous sponsors!!
If I’m making something, it usually involves a bit of color and this necklace is no exception! These may not be traditional holiday colors but these are colors I think my friend will love when she gets this necklace as a gift.
Welcome to the final day of the 4th Annual Handmade Holidays Blog Hop! We hope you enjoyed the projects from the last 2 days! A few years ago we were looking online for handmade gift ideas and thought it would be great if there was a resource dedicated JUST to handmade gift ideas. Enter the Handmade Holidays hop! We’ve gathered over 100 of our creative blogger friends in the craft industry as well as some of our fellow product manufacturers to bring you a plethora of inspiring gift ideas you can make now to give to your friends, family, and colleagues. Pin and bookmark these ideas for this holiday season and to use throughout the year! Each day of the hop features approximately 30 gift projects and you can “hop” from one blog to another to check them all out.
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I did both muslin and canvas so you could see how the fabric you use makes a slight difference. The canvas has a bit more texture than the muslin.
Supplies Used:
Do you want to try TAP Transfer Artist Paper and StencilGirl stencils? Just leave a comment and enter to win a FABULOUS pack that will get you started! One of Lesley Riley’s books, a pack of TAP, and 6 of Mary Beth Shaw’s stencils!
The face was just one layer and I love layers so I added some fine line sketching and scribbling with the new 
Now you know there had to be an Oops or two here…and there was…especially since I am not a master jewelry maker in any way!
