Halloween Tin-spiration

A mini tin makeover.

This tiny tin (1.5 x 2.25) was first primed with gesso.  Next, a layer of modeling paste was dabbled on to create a textured surface as well as disguise the embossed printing.  Layers of acrylic paint were added with a sprinkling of micro fine crystal glitter.  The fussy cut owls (Penny Black) were attached with Liquid Nails.  Tip/Hint:  Liquid Nails is a great adhesive alternative.  It provides a strong bond as well as adding dimension.  

The inside was decorated with a sentiment stamped on a piece of white cardstock distressed with Dandelion, Cantaloupe and Morocco Memento inks.  

Tip/Hint:  Platinum or Silver StazOn is wonderful for covering the manufacturer's printing on the bottom of silver tins.  Alternate layers with GlazOn provides smooth coverage.

Lastly, add goodies!

Happy Halloween...
E-bat

Supplies:
Penny Black: Halloween Critters 30-185
Copic Markers
Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko: Onyx Black VersaFine, Dandelion Memento, Cantaloupe Memento, Morocco Memento, Platinum Metallic StazOn, GlazOn, Sponge Daubers, Clear Embossing Powder
Master's Touch:  Acrylic Paints
Other: Micro Fine Crystal Glitter, Liquid Nails, Gesso, Modeling Paste

Merry & Bright

Holiday wishes with Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko's Delicata Golden Glitz and Memento inks and markers.

Instructions

Stamp the sentiment (Christmas Magic) on a scalloped rectangle die cut in Onyx Black VersaFine and heat emboss with clear powder.  Die cut another scalloped rectangle and score 1/2” from the top.  Apply adhesive to the scored tab and adhere to the back of the stamped piece to create the card base.  Set aside.

Use a small portion of a scalloped rectangle die cut from white cardstock to create a snowy hill.  Apply Bahama Blue ink to the piece using a Jumbo Sponge Dauber.  Aligning the scallops, glue this piece under the sentiment on the prepared card.

Die cut a frame from white cardstock.  Coat the frame by applying Delicata Golden Glitz directly from the ink pad.  Once dry, attach to the front of the card with dimensional foam. 

Ink the tree (A Cool Christmas) with Olympia Green and Vintage Sepia VersaFine inks, stamp on watercolor paper and heat emboss with clear powder.

Color the image with Memento markers and blend with a paintbrush.  Trim the design and attach to the front of the prepared card with dimensional foam.

For more Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko inspiration visit their Website and Facebook page.

Thank you for visiting...
Elizabeth

Supplies:

Penny Black Stamps: Christmas Magic 4288F, A Cool Christmas 30-128

Penny Black Mix & Match Cardstock: Storm 01-001

3M Scotch Dimensional Foam Tape

Canson: Watercolor Paper

Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko: Onyx Black VersaFine, Bahama Blue Memento, Delicata Golden Glitz, 

Memento Markers (PM-100, PM-200, PM-302, PM-701, PM-703, PM-706, PM-800, PM-802)

Jumbo Dauber, Clear Embossing Powder

Spellbinders:  Classic Scalloped Rectangles Sm (S4-131), Classic Rectangles SM (S4-130) 

Snowflake Wishes

Die cutting, embossing and stamping....a trio of happiness!!

Penny Black is sharing their second week of Christmas die-cutting inspiration and I thought it would be fun to create a card that could be used for a variety of occasions throughout the winter.  

I started with one of my favorite summer color combinations and adapted it into this wintry wish.  

The largest die cut snowflake from Snowflake Trio was colored with pink acrylic paint, dusted with micro fine crystal glitter and accented with an orange brad.  

The embossed pattern was created with another metal die called Dots.  Tip/Hint:  When metal dies are used with embossing mats, they make great textural backgrounds. 

After stamping Christmas Notes, a segment was trimmed from the design and turned on it's side for a decorative band.  Tip/Hint: Portions of stamped designs offer numerous possibilities for collage elements.   

Happy stamping and die cutting!
Elizabeth

Supplies:

Penny Black Stamps: ChristmasNotes 4345K, Whooo’sWishing 30-190 (sentiment)

Penny Black Creative Dies: Snowflake Trio 51-015, Dots 51-009

Penny Black Mix & Match Cardstock: Storm 01-001, 01-002
3M Scotch Dimensional Foam Tape
Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko: Onyx Black VersaFine, Teal Zeal Memento, Jumbo Sponge Dauber, Clear Embossing Powder
Other: Pink Acrylic Paint, Orange Brad, Crystal Micro Fine Glitter

Fancy Metallic Flourish

I am particularly fond of fussy cut images so you can imagine how much I enjoy intricate die cuts.

Fancy Flourish from Penny Black's line of Creative Dies is one of my favorites.  It takes center stage layered with a tone-on-tone design stamped with Decadence .

To read how this die cut was created with a metallic finish using PanPastels...

Click "here"

Have a wonderful day,
Elizabeth

Supplies:

Penny Black Stamps: Decadence 40-254, Yuletide Greetings 30-192

Penny Black Creative Dies: Fancy Flourish 51-020

Penny Black Mix & Match Cardstock: Forest Glen 07-001
Colorfin: PanPastels: Rich Gold, Bronze, Permanent Green, Ar
Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko: Onyx Black VersaFine, Crimson Red VersaFine, Jumbo Sponge Dauber, Clear Embossing Powder

Nature's Gift

I have always been enthralled with the beauty of fall leaves.  No two are alike and the color combinations are nothing short of spectacular.

As a child, I used to collect leaves, layer them between wax paper and newsprint, and then iron them to give them a waxy finish. This card is reminiscent of those times. 

A maple leaf from Penny Black's Fancy Foliage was stamped in black pigment ink and heat embossed with clear powder.  Alternate layers of Dr. Ph Martin's watercolors and matte gel medium were applied to mimic a waxy finish. Additional highlighting was added with Faber-Castell PITT Artist Big Brush Pens.  

A small area was masked off on the front of the card and a soft background was created with Wheat VersaMagic ink and stamped with Letter Background.  For an added accent, metallic gold thread was stitched along the side.

Enjoy the colors of autumn,

Elizabeth 

Supplies:
Penny Black Stamps: Fancy Foliage 30-138 , Letter Background 1999L
Penny Black Mix & Match Cardstock: Storm 01-001
3M Scotch Dimensional Foam Tape
Dr. Ph. Martin's Hydrus Watercolors
Faber-Castell: PITT Artist Big Brush Pens
Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko:  Onyx Black VersaFine, Wheat VersaMagic, Clear Embossing Powder
Liquitex Matte Gel

A Tricky Treat

Cast a spell on Halloween "tricksters" with a hidden treat.

A bewitching assortment of Penny Black stamps

brewed into a small box.

To take a peek inside (if you dare), click "here".

Have a spook-tacular day,

Elizabeth

Supplies:
Penny Black Stamps: Halloween Critters 30-185, It's Halloween 40-245, Spooky 30-041, Halloween Treats 30-078, Crystal Pattern 40-162, Warm Wishes 40-074,
Penny Black Mix & Match Cardstock: Fuchsia Fantasies 13-003
3M Scotch Dimensional Foam Tape
Copic Markers
Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko: Onyx Black VersaFine, Grape Jelly Memento, Tangelo Memento,
PanPastels (Turquoise & Diarylide Yellow for highlighted background)
Other: Box Pattern (sample design created by Elizabeth Allan)

A Ghostly Wish

BOO!

This little ghost of a wish was created by combining Penny Black's "Haunted Halloween" transparent stamp set with their "Dots" Creative Die.



Not much coloring needed.  Just a splash of shading on the ghost and sentiment.

Have a spook-tacular day!
Elizabeth

Supplies:
Penny Black Stamps:  Haunted Halloween 30-184
Penny Black Creative Dies: Dots 51-009
Penny Black Mix & Match Cardstock: Fern Green 05-001, Fuchsia Fantasies 13-002
3M Scotch Dimensional Foam Tape
Copic Markers
Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko: Onyx Black VersaFine, Clear Embossing Powder