It's December so let the tinsel come out and start putting the trees up, wrapping the gifts and looking forward to spending time with family and friends.
This month we don't have a traditional mood board colours for you, but we are here to challenge you and see just what you can do with this one.... You need some inspiration ???? have a look at what the DT have come up with... And just wait till you see what we have in store for you over the month.
I am here today to share something cool, pretty and easy with you.
I enjoy making my own decorations, as not always I am able to find an element that goes well with the project I am working on. So this tip is on how to create a decoration with a transparent background that looks really nice in a variety of projects. You only need to use your imagination to create yours.
Materials:
Digital images
printer
acetate sheet
scissors
Its very easy to do, you just need to choose images or words, lay in a A4 format e print on the acetate sheet. Than you just have to cut around the borders and decorate anything you want.
Be excited, because we are for this new challenge we have this month. So this month not only do we have a mood board for you but we are asking that you use PAINTS or INKS on your projects
Yesterday was my birthday and to celebrate I created this post and I hope you will enjoy it! It"s actually a very useful tip on how to create your own stencils.
The main material we will use is your old x ray! Yes, that x ray film that you probably have somewhere in your house.
You can print the design you want and use as a guide, but you can also create your own design and make your stencil even more special and unique.
I created my own pattern inspired by a stamp I've seen on the internet. I first decided I wanted a triangular stencil and from there, I created a mold using a very soft pencil by drawing on the x ray film.
After making the first row, I chose to draw throughout the entire film, to make it easier and to have a reference.
After that comes the part that needs more attention, using a new blade, I cut the film, shaping my design, always being careful to do not go over the draw lines or the stencil will be out of shape.
Now you stencil is done and you can use it in any of your projects, such as:
-Plaster
-Spray
-Stamp
You can also check out the video and watch how I did mine.
This
month we have a sketch AND a mood board just to spice things up for
you. Here in Australia is cold, wet, snow in some places, so we are all
tucked up inside with the creative drive in full steam.
Please
let me show you what the design team have for you this month, and
please if you ever get some inspiration from a designer here, go over to
our facebook pageand post us a photo and let us know who you got the inspiration from.
Sadly we are saying goodbye to a very special lady,
Priscilla. Priscilla has been with us for a while now and it was hard
to let her go. We wish her well in what ever scrappy ventures she gets
up to next.
June the 1st here in Australia means a chilly time ahead, yes that's right, it's winter!!!
But no matter if your trying to keep warm or cool, we have another gorgeous mood board for you to keep you busy..
Now let's take a look at what the design team have to show us, as always each one of them have given us some amazing inspiration.
Now as a little extra this month what Id like you to do is show us on our Facebook page if you've scrap lifted any of the DTs ideas, whether it be a tutorial, a layout, or just an idea. We would simple just love to see it.
Please click on each of the designers names follower their blogs and then you can follower their future work.. You honestly won't be disappointed every month when we show you their inspiration.
Remember to get your projects up, we are looking forward to seeing them all.
