possible class????

This is a fun card that combines stamping and using fun papers to make a simple card look very elegant. I love the paper stacks that all the paper goes together! In this case it is DCWV the Miraposa stack. I am convinced the more layers you can add the better the card or project will look.

This is a card style I may be teaching at the fun crop here in Springfield. Yes, a shameless plug. I am getting excited for this event as I have some big names donating signed projects including Pam Carriker, Lisa Bebi, Crystal Jeffrey Rieger and Tim Holtz. I have more coming in every day! If you are anyplace close to Springfield, MO, June 4th and 5th come join us! For more information go to my blog - kristiscreativecafe.blogspot.com

While visiting the blog why not become a follower?????

I am getting ready to start doing a lot of creations with the Score-It so stay tuned. I am doing so much I need to keep a schedule, it is like real work!!! I love it!

Happy Creating!

Kristi

possible class????

Clay & Cutting & Stamping OH MY

Well, I promised you a more complex project this week so here it is! This is an altered Composition Book. There is a lot to this one so here it goes.

I started with all black clay. I used Premo Brand. I conditioned the clay in my pasta machine and then divided the clay. I set aside the solid black and then used multi color leafing on the the clay. I started on a thicker setting and just added leafing until I got the desired look rolling the clay thinner each time. I rolled the pieces as thin as possible without the clay falling apart. (about a 2 depending on the machine)

The next step is to partially bake the clay. You do not want it to be brittle or it will not cut well...trust me on this one! I baked mine for 7 minutes. I removed the clay, let it cool and then cut your shapes. I used my CuttleBug to do the cutting with triangle nest abilities.

So I have all these large and small triangles. I used matching small and larger stamps from Prickley Pear to stamp the solid black triangles with Encore Gold ink. I then finished baking the clay which also set the ink. Once out of the oven and cooled I edged each piece with Gold Krylon.

I used a combination of glue and red line tape. I started in the middle and worked out. I just work one side then the other. I did have some hang over so I used and Exacto to carefully trim the edge.

I added more leafing to the project on the spine with double stick tape.

I found fiber in my fiber drawer that looked good with the project and attached some beads I also made from clay and attached with really strong glue. I use a lot of glue from Art Institute. It dries clear and is very strong.

I then put a line of glue along the outside edge and placed small mosaic tiles down. These are great if you can find them. I got these from The Stencil Collection but don't think the have these tones in stock. They do have some really pretty ones available!

My final step was to mix a very small amount of resin epoxy by Envirotex and brush it over the entire front of the journal. It filled in any gaps that I had missed and gives a cool texture to the finished project.

Hope this was worth the wait! I love doing fun and different things.

So now for a shameless plug! If you are in Missouri and love to attend crops check out my blog for details for a crop June 4/5. It is a fundraiser! Also join and follow my blog for a chance to win some cool prizes! kristiscreativecafe.blogspot.com

Happy Creating!
Kristi

Clay & Cutting & Stamping OH MY

Who wants a Cricut Cake?

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Have an inspiring week,
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Who wants a Cricut Cake?

Think Outside the Box!

This a really cool box that folds into little treat compartments! This was made using a Score-It. I started with the basic box using chip board.

I continued to build on this and folded 4 boxes for the inside and one more for the lid!

I made the front embellishment from polymer clay. I will try to get some step by step instructions for this project posted soon. I am also working on making some kits with full instructions! I will let you know when they are av available!

Happy Creating....

Kristi

Think Outside the Box!