Monday 27 February 2017

An Imagination Crafts Nautical Crate: Rice Papers, Starlights and Wax


Good morning all!
I have a step-by-step tutorial today over on the Imagination Crafts Blog, showing how I made the crate below. This was made for a Hochanda programme showcasing Starlight Waxes, (which sold out at the time!) but there are some left on the Imagination Crafts Website if you're quick!



Thank you for visiting - see you soon!
Love
Martina
xxx

Thursday 23 February 2017

Woodland Hares in a Lavinia Scene Scape

Good morning all! I have a post over on the Lisa B. Designs Blog today, using one of the new Scene Scapes from Lavinia Stamps. If you would like a step-by-step guide to the finished card below, please pop over and have a peek!


Thank you
Martina
xxx

Wednesday 22 February 2017

Starlight Waxes and Paints for Superhero Men's Makes!

Hello all!

Today I wanted to share with you two recent makes, one for my husband and one for the Imagination Craft's Starlight Waxes launch show on Hochanda. Both are in the same vein and are designed for boys (and men...!)

My first make was a pencil pot for my husband's work desk. He wanted something fun and different, so I decided to go for a vintage superhero comic theme!
Using Black Starlight Paint, I coated the edges and inside of an MDF pencil pot.


To find my 'backing papers', I visited a local charity shop and bought some vintage comics that were older than me! Flicking through them, I chose some images and page sections that I liked and wanted to make into a main feature.


I covered each side of the pencil pot, cutting the paper slightly larger than needed. Once the glue was dry, I used a nail file to file away the excess paper and give a neat edge.


To add some words to my design and make them stand out, I backed them onto some black card and created a border for each one.


As I was putting the pencil pot together, I decided I wanted to add some further dimension. I had some blank cabochons in my stash that I had bought in a bargain bin ages ago, so I had a play with these... Using a small round die, I cut out four different superhero heads to fit inside them. To make a dome effect and seal the design, I heated some clear embossing powder and poured onto each cabochon ( I also managed to burn my finger at this point!)


Once I added all the elements together, I tidied up the edges that had been filed with some Starlight Black Wax. I also added some to the sides in streaks to dull the papers and make it look a little darker and 'used'.



So, what do you think? My husband was pleased anyway!

My next make was in the same style, but this time using one of the Imagination Craft's MDF crates, designed for a boy's bedroom.
The crate was painted all over with Black Starlight Paint and then some White Gold Starlight Wax streaked across the sides. I also added the wax to some Chicken Wire Art-Cutz and snipped pieces out randomly to add to the sides. I cut some words from the same comics I used before, again backing them with black card. I did not use any characters this time, as I was not sure if I was allowed to on the TV!



My boys were pleased with this one, so the men in the house got a crafty 'look in' with my makes this time!
Thank you for reading, see you again very soon,
Love
Martina
xx


Thursday 16 February 2017

Alcohol Inks Experiment - Stencil, Streak, Stamp and Sparkle!


Good morning crafty friends!
I have been playing with Alcohol Inks again this week, and made the card below for the Lisa. B. Designs Blog. Pop on over to see a step-by-step guide of what to do and what not to do!


Love
Martina
xxx

Tuesday 14 February 2017

Imagination Crafts Starlight Waxes: A Garden Plaque

Good morning all!
I have a tutorial over on the Imagination Crafts Blog today, explaining step-by-step how I have made the plaque below. I have used the stunning new Starlight Waxes along with other products, bringing together the old and the new for a Springtime make!


Thank you for visiting!

Thursday 9 February 2017

Lavinia Stamps, Alcohol Inks and a Lesson Learnt!

Good morning to you all! Did anyone catch the shows on Hochanda yesterday featuring the new Starlight Waxes??!! They are amazing! I made some samples for the show and I will try and share as many as possible with you.
Today I have post on the Lisa B. Designs Blog looking at Alcohol Inks with Lavinia Stamps. Hop-on over to read the full post and see the mistake I made along the way!!


Love
Martina
xx

Thursday 2 February 2017

A March Hare in February!

Good morning all!
I made a Spring birthday card this week, using the Hobby Art March Hares stamp set and Distress Inks as watercolours. 'Hop on' over to the Lisa B. Designs Blog to see how it was created step-by-step!


Love
Martina
xx
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