Still recovering from Christmas! Why is it so tiring...
This was quite a difficult challenge for me as I do not often do 'vintage'.
So I've gone for quite a simple layout. I chose the 'Skagen' range of papers that Woodware distribute which has a sheet of vintage images and a muted colour scheme. I punched out three images that I liked using a 3" heart. The edges of the hearts and background panel are sponged to add to the vintage theme.
I used one of the greetings from this set to turn into a vintage Valentine
FRCL171 All Through the Year
The pink 'Elements' and polka dot ribbon pick up on the touches of pink in the images.
Pop along to the Woodware Blog to see other designs using 'Vintage hearts and Love'
A rather humble offering from me this week as I am so busy completing the Spring designs...
I have chosen to up cycle a large paperclip into a book mark using a stamped image and punches from the Woodware range.... really cute buttons.
The owl is from this set
FRCL141 Owl Greetings
I have used pencils for the colouring and added glitter and glossy accents for a finishing touch.
The large black heart has been glued to the paperclip using glossy accents. It makes a very good strong glue.
You could attach the paperclip to a card to make a gift.
For other 'up-cycling' projects from the design team visit the Woodware blog.
Not to sure if my contribution this week is really what was meant by 3D delights [lol]... it certainly covers the delight part and jelly beans are 3D. Well it's my take on the wording.
I've used one of the owls and greetings from this set:
FRCL193 Patch an Owl
I've stamped using the Coffee Bean Brilliance inkpad for a softer look. The owl and flowers have been coloured in using a mixture of marker pens and Sakura Glaze pens. So no paper piecing! ....but this shows how easy it is to colour instead.
For the topper I have used Woodware punches: 3" circle and 31/2" scalloped circle. I have sponged the edges of the circle, scalloped circle and oval with inks; pink, yellow and green.
I then cut a shaped panel that I folded in half to make the holder for the bag of Jelly Beans. I stamped some patchwork flowers on the holder using the flower which is in the set. The ribbon is decorative but also secures the flaps.
As home baking is becoming popular again you could put some homemade cookies or chocolates in the bag or maybe healthy nuts!! Whatever takes you fancy...
Pop along to the Woodware Blog for other takes on this challenge.
Here is how you do a simple version of a cupcake!
You use the casing from the Super Large Cupcake punch and punch out a 2" circle and a small 1.5 cm circle for a cherry or chocolate drop.
I then added some faux stitching for a little bit of detail using a Sakura 'Micron' pen and a highlight on chocolate drop using a Woodware white pen.
Here are some variations.
You can have some fun using up scraps of patterned paper. Polka dot paper works really well.
For another alternative you can also use a 2" scalloped circle.
Not more cupcakes I here you say! A little calorie free taster does you no harm...
Well it's difficult not to get carried away once you start punching...
Tomorrow this cupcake takes on a simpler look?
As usual I've added glitter, fluffy stuff and clear glaze to add a bit of fun.
As promised here are some more variations of yesterday's cupcake.
Some tips for sticking very small dot or circles:
You need :
Scissors or poky tool, PVA glue in a bottle with a fine tip applicator and plenty of dots!
1. Use the fine tip glue applicator to put a tiny dot of glue where the circle is going to go.
2. Dip the tip of your scissor blade or poky tool into the glue.
3. Gently press the tip of your scissor blade or poky tool down on the circle you want to use. There will be just enough glue to pick it up.
4. Place the dot over the glue dot. Press the dot down with your finger tip to secure.
Have some fun and use items such as Glaze pens, Puffy Stuff and Stickles glitter glue to enhance and decorate your cupcake.
Warning: Don't create whilst hungry as it could make your cravings even worst!
More variations tomorrow...
Apologies for a lack of posts over the last few days but I have been really busy cleaning up the single Woodware Christmas images.
For the 'Birthday Wishes' challenge I though I would showcase the rather large cupcake punch that I have designed for Woodware.
Below is a picture of the punch and the bits it punches out. As well as the punch I've used my favourite greetings set: FRCL154 Salutations and another punch in the shape of a large tag.
To make up the cupcake I've used two tops punched from pale yellow and pink card. The casing is punched from craft card. All the bits are sponged.
I've used the clear Sakura Gelly Roll Glaze pen to highlight the cherry, heart, candles and little sprinkles.
For the candles you need a yellow candle and white candle. Use the yellow one as a base. Chop off the flame from the white candle and stick directly over the yellow candle. Add some detail with a white pen and yellow Glaze pen.
This the super large Cupcake punch. I like the fact it punches out individual pieces and that when it's made up your cupcake is big enough to be the centre piece of the card.
The code for the punch is Cupcake 840-11
These are the individual pieces punched out of brown card. You do not have to punch every item from the same card each time. You can slide a 5 cm strip across the bottom to punch out just the casing.
It's also easy to punch out different tops individually.
Finally this is my collection of dots that I punched out to decorated the cupcake. You can see a collection of tops and cases ready to go.
Pop back tomorrow to see a selection of cupcakes fresh from my crafting oven!
I think the cupcake looks yummy enough to eat!
