Showing posts with label paper craft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label paper craft. Show all posts
Friday, October 24, 2008
Oo la la Lingerie!
Hi there... Just posted a couple of new original art pieces in my TBS2 store. They are part of my "BOUDOIR BEAUTY" series of mini artfully framed lingerie collages that I have been making for fun. Hopefully shoppers will think they are cute for shower gifts or for their girlie BFF's birthday. They come packaged in embellished boxes that coordinate with the art. I have more on the way if these do OK.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Diamonds? No. Diamond Glaze is a Girls Best Friend
***** SEE AUG 15 20080 UPDATE TO THIS POST*****It finally slapped me in the face today that "Diamond Glaze" by Judikins is recommended just about everytime I read instructions for a jewelry and paper related product in any magazine, book or blog. I know it has been around for a while, but none of my local stores seem to carry it so I had not tried it myself until a month or so ago when visiting my crafty mother-in-law. I tried it. I liked it. I tried to find it and buy it, but to no avail. Today I decided to find it online. I Googled "Diamond Glaze" and also checked Etsy supplies and was amazed at all of the rave reviews and usage ideas that came popping off the page.
Maybe Marilyn had it wrong... it's not "Diamonds are a girls best friend". It's DIAMOND GLAZE. This stuff is amazing.
Here's what other people are saying:
"I LOVE this stuff! I use it on almost every layout! You can use it as an adhesive, or as an enhancer to any item - paper or not. I've used it to fill in conchos to make typewriter keys. I've used it on flowers to simulate dew. On water to simulate movement. You can mix it with a few drops of refill ink to do stained windows. It ROCKS~! " (www.scrapjazz.com/reviews by "PrincessDallas")
"I love this stuff. It's great as a glue, especially for see-through items like watch crystals and works as a great glaze too. Follow the instructions and you won't be disappointed." (www.scrapjazz/reviews by "Dreamweaver")
"Judikins Diamond Glaze is a dimensional adhesive that dries to a clear glass-like finish. Why buy five when one will do? Dimond Glaze is an adhesive, glaze, medium, paint, and lacquer all in one: Judikins Diamond Glaze securely holds Vellum, Embossable Window Plastic, glass beads, glitter and many other mediums! Unlike other clear adhesives, Diamond Glaze is mixable with dye-based inks, watercolor, and pearlescent pigments. Use this liquid lacquer directly over artwork, chalking, or embellishments for a raised glass-like finish. Thin with water for a lacquer-like finish. This is one of the best adhesive for gluing glitter, beads, glass, plastic and vellum" (www.scrapbook.com store)
You can find Diamond Glaze here:
or try before you buy... Judi Kins offers FREE SAMPLES!!! http://www.diamondglaze.com/sample.html
Maybe Marilyn had it wrong... it's not "Diamonds are a girls best friend". It's DIAMOND GLAZE. This stuff is amazing.
Here's what other people are saying:
"I LOVE this stuff! I use it on almost every layout! You can use it as an adhesive, or as an enhancer to any item - paper or not. I've used it to fill in conchos to make typewriter keys. I've used it on flowers to simulate dew. On water to simulate movement. You can mix it with a few drops of refill ink to do stained windows. It ROCKS~! " (www.scrapjazz.com/reviews by "PrincessDallas")
"I love this stuff. It's great as a glue, especially for see-through items like watch crystals and works as a great glaze too. Follow the instructions and you won't be disappointed." (www.scrapjazz/reviews by "Dreamweaver")
"Judikins Diamond Glaze is a dimensional adhesive that dries to a clear glass-like finish. Why buy five when one will do? Dimond Glaze is an adhesive, glaze, medium, paint, and lacquer all in one: Judikins Diamond Glaze securely holds Vellum, Embossable Window Plastic, glass beads, glitter and many other mediums! Unlike other clear adhesives, Diamond Glaze is mixable with dye-based inks, watercolor, and pearlescent pigments. Use this liquid lacquer directly over artwork, chalking, or embellishments for a raised glass-like finish. Thin with water for a lacquer-like finish. This is one of the best adhesive for gluing glitter, beads, glass, plastic and vellum" (www.scrapbook.com store)
Check out this long review including a few tips on Ebay Reviews. And there's many, many more rave reviews and uses mentioned out there.
So what is this stuff? It is...
- Acid Free
- Perminant when dry, but easy soap & water clean up for brushes.
- Medium for dye inks, pigments, micro powders, chalk, pearlescents
- Top Coat sealer
- Adhesive for many things including paper, glass, glitter
- Light resin for thick glassy coatings
- Paper embelishment. Make certain parts look 3-D by topping with a shiny coating
- Decopage medium for clear objects
It is not....
- Waterproof
- Scratchproof
- Non Yellowing when applied thick
- Good for use on fabric
- A heavy duty adhesive. Best for paper and light items.
- Fast drying. Times depend on thickness.
- Bubble free. Never shake the bottle. Pop bubbles with a dry paint brush.
Cool little project using Diamond Glaze that demonstrates how to pop the bubbles too!
Here's some resources for the little frame charms like the ones used in the video.
http://brightlingsbeads.com/picture-frame-charms.html
http://www.rubbernation.com/servlet/the-CHARMS-cln-Photo-Frame/Categories
http://www.smallstudioproductions.com/Emporium/bibelots.html
http://www.artchixstudio.com/mall/abimage.asp
Here's a resource for some fun shaped LARGE frames you can collage in:
http://www.hhhenterprises.com/ezines/07-18-2008/home.html
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Paper-o-holics & Card Makers-Impress Your Friends and Yourself with Pretty Dalia Folding!
If you you are a rubber stamper, scrapbooker or paper-o-holic like I am, you probably already have a ton of pretty papers just waiting to be turned into something wonderful! How 'bout something dimensional that will pop off the background of a card and grab the viewers attention? Sound good?
There are several paper folding methods out there that are simple to learn which turn out great results that usually really impress the heck out of card recipients. I think most of the folds are generally refered to by the umbrella term "Tea Bag Folding". "What's that?" you say...
Well, according to various web sources, Tea Bag Folding (AKA miniture kaleidoscopic origami) was created in Holland by a lady who got creative with some colorful square tea bag envelopes she had sitting on her table. She folded each one and then combined them in a way that when they interlocked, they created a symmetrical medallion design. This has evolved into a big thing with many fold and connection patterns & specialy papers now available offering endless possibilities.
Here is a site with many links to patterns and resources for traditional folding with square piece of paper or teabags: TEA BAG FOLDING
My friend Sharon Mott recently introduced me to the "Dalia Fold" which is similar to teabag folding but uses circles instead of squares. I think her cards are really beautiful. Don't you agree?
Try it...
What you will need:
There are several paper folding methods out there that are simple to learn which turn out great results that usually really impress the heck out of card recipients. I think most of the folds are generally refered to by the umbrella term "Tea Bag Folding". "What's that?" you say...
Well, according to various web sources, Tea Bag Folding (AKA miniture kaleidoscopic origami) was created in Holland by a lady who got creative with some colorful square tea bag envelopes she had sitting on her table. She folded each one and then combined them in a way that when they interlocked, they created a symmetrical medallion design. This has evolved into a big thing with many fold and connection patterns & specialy papers now available offering endless possibilities.
Here is a site with many links to patterns and resources for traditional folding with square piece of paper or teabags: TEA BAG FOLDING
My friend Sharon Mott recently introduced me to the "Dalia Fold" which is similar to teabag folding but uses circles instead of squares. I think her cards are really beautiful. Don't you agree?
Try it...
What you will need:
- Pretty double-sided paper for the dahlia
- Coordinating paper for the background
- 1.5" circle punch or circle cuter
- Paper Glue Stick (I recommend UHU)
- Button or rhinestone for the center
- Bone folder (optional, but helps make crisp folds)
- Premade card blank & envelope
- Illustrated instructions
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
How to Take Better Pictures for Scrapbooking, Part 1
What makes a page POP!?
If you are in to scrap booking or thinking about scrapping to do something cool with that giant box-o-pics you have at the bottom of your closet, then you have probably spent some time looking at other peoples scrapbook pages for ideas and inspiration. I'm sure you have admired the colorful papers and embellishments, and journaling, but I am willing to bet that the pages that truly 'grabbed' your heart the most were the ones with one or two quality photos where the photos were the star of the page. Right?
So now let's think about this.... What makes a quality "photo" vs. a snapshot?
Here are some really high-level, simple rules that will immediately improve most photos:
1. Fill the frame with the main subject. Get close or zoom in.
2. Take candid shots instead of rigidly posed shots.
3. Take the photo at a fun angle. Don't take a picture standing with the camera straight on every time. Tilt the camera, hold it high and have the subject look up, hold it low and angle up to the subject. Get down on the ground with kids and pets.
4. Don't force a smile. The most moving images are when the person has a natural expression.
5. Catch mid-giggle pics of kids.
6. Make sure there is lots of natural light. Avoid the harsh light of the flash whenever possible. Daylight with the subject near a window works great or outdoors on overcast days or at sunrise/sunset when the light gives the subject a warm glow.
7. Don't center the subject in every shot. Move the camera so that the main subject is off to one side. Also, don't center horizon lines when taking outdoor shots. Follow the "Rule of Thirds".
8. Use interesting crops to show just a portion of the photo, like maybe the whole body without the head in the frame, or just show the hands or feet.
and more...
Please check back to this blog for photography tips on how to take better photos part 2 coming soon.
Here is an example of some pages found on flickr that I think exemplify some of the tips mentioned above(permission to blog granted by the owners):
Sweet Tender Moments Digital Scrapbook Page by Christine Smith
Originally uploaded by Christine_Smith
The pages above, IMHO, are embellished in a way to bring the photo more attention vs. draw attention from it. The memory is the foremost subject of the page, and that is what tugs at our hearts, makes us smile, or gives us warm fuzzies!
More tips coming soon! Subscribe to get automatic updates!
If you are in to scrap booking or thinking about scrapping to do something cool with that giant box-o-pics you have at the bottom of your closet, then you have probably spent some time looking at other peoples scrapbook pages for ideas and inspiration. I'm sure you have admired the colorful papers and embellishments, and journaling, but I am willing to bet that the pages that truly 'grabbed' your heart the most were the ones with one or two quality photos where the photos were the star of the page. Right?
So now let's think about this.... What makes a quality "photo" vs. a snapshot?
Here are some really high-level, simple rules that will immediately improve most photos:
1. Fill the frame with the main subject. Get close or zoom in.
2. Take candid shots instead of rigidly posed shots.
3. Take the photo at a fun angle. Don't take a picture standing with the camera straight on every time. Tilt the camera, hold it high and have the subject look up, hold it low and angle up to the subject. Get down on the ground with kids and pets.
4. Don't force a smile. The most moving images are when the person has a natural expression.
5. Catch mid-giggle pics of kids.
6. Make sure there is lots of natural light. Avoid the harsh light of the flash whenever possible. Daylight with the subject near a window works great or outdoors on overcast days or at sunrise/sunset when the light gives the subject a warm glow.
7. Don't center the subject in every shot. Move the camera so that the main subject is off to one side. Also, don't center horizon lines when taking outdoor shots. Follow the "Rule of Thirds".
8. Use interesting crops to show just a portion of the photo, like maybe the whole body without the head in the frame, or just show the hands or feet.
and more...
Please check back to this blog for photography tips on how to take better photos part 2 coming soon.
Here is an example of some pages found on flickr that I think exemplify some of the tips mentioned above(permission to blog granted by the owners):
Sweet Tender Moments Digital Scrapbook Page by Christine Smith
Originally uploaded by Christine_Smith
The pages above, IMHO, are embellished in a way to bring the photo more attention vs. draw attention from it. The memory is the foremost subject of the page, and that is what tugs at our hearts, makes us smile, or gives us warm fuzzies!
More tips coming soon! Subscribe to get automatic updates!
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