Friday, 29 April 2011
Day 69 Lacey paper ball
I watched this on local TV today. It was done using round paper patterned on both sides. Sinec I didn't have such paper - and I had some doilies - I decided to give it a lacey twist... all in all on the occasion of the new Princess Kate's royal wedding with Prince William :-)
Thursday, 28 April 2011
Day 68 Mother's day card
I have completed the Mother's day card and here's a photo of it.
The egg pice could not be applied directly to the card due to its roundish shape. So I attached a piece of green felt to the back and trimmed off the excess. Some glue was applied to the back of the felt and the whole thing - egg + felt - attached to the card.
An outline sticker was stuck on the egg as well for the greeting. Everything was completed with a card insert.
The egg pice could not be applied directly to the card due to its roundish shape. So I attached a piece of green felt to the back and trimmed off the excess. Some glue was applied to the back of the felt and the whole thing - egg + felt - attached to the card.
An outline sticker was stuck on the egg as well for the greeting. Everything was completed with a card insert.
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
Day 67 Wedding Card Ready - getting stuff for Mother's Day cards
The wedding card has been finished (complete with insert) and since Mother's Day is practically round the corner, I started working on card making!
The material needed is as usual. But I am using an egg cutout from a previous project, and it will act as a sort of vase.
While the colour on the egg piece was drying up, I applied some glue on the outer edges of the card and applied corded pearls.
The paint has dried up ready for the next coat... probably need 5 in all.
The fabric flowers had a pearl bead stuck in the middle, while the other flowers (paper-like) had a flat backed pearl applied!
The egg's place was traced on the card so I could apply the flowers while the paint was drying... yet again & again ;-)
The material needed is as usual. But I am using an egg cutout from a previous project, and it will act as a sort of vase.
While the colour on the egg piece was drying up, I applied some glue on the outer edges of the card and applied corded pearls.
The paint has dried up ready for the next coat... probably need 5 in all.
The fabric flowers had a pearl bead stuck in the middle, while the other flowers (paper-like) had a flat backed pearl applied!
The egg's place was traced on the card so I could apply the flowers while the paint was drying... yet again & again ;-)
Day 66 Wedding card material & design
Here are the photos for the material needed for the card, and also a rough design. I still need to get more items...
Day 65 Sketch book & Basic Tools
I set up a sketch book. It’s not really a book; more a ring binder file with some paper in it. The fact I chose a ring binder is that I can put in any sketched ideas I have while on the go.
It is useful since I get ideas cropping in my mind that I don’t have the time to do there and then. I also included birthdays and special occassiona lists for the cards and gifts I need to prepare.
Here is also a basic tools and equipment list. I found that every time I include the material needed for a crafty thing, some items are common for almost every project. Some of these items are not needed for every project, but are good to have:
• Pencil
• Scissors – paper, fabric, embroidery
• Craft knife – large handle & small handle
• Tweezers
• Ruler
• Sharpener
• Rubber
• Paint brushes
• Empty containers
• Tissues & wet wipes
• Glue – various types
• Cutting mat
I didn’t get the cutting mat until recently, and I wish I had done so before. It gives you peace of mind making sure you’re not damaging the underlying surface and the measurement markings help you in your craft especially paper and fabric cuttings.
It is useful since I get ideas cropping in my mind that I don’t have the time to do there and then. I also included birthdays and special occassiona lists for the cards and gifts I need to prepare.
Here is also a basic tools and equipment list. I found that every time I include the material needed for a crafty thing, some items are common for almost every project. Some of these items are not needed for every project, but are good to have:
• Pencil
• Scissors – paper, fabric, embroidery
• Craft knife – large handle & small handle
• Tweezers
• Ruler
• Sharpener
• Rubber
• Paint brushes
• Empty containers
• Tissues & wet wipes
• Glue – various types
• Cutting mat
I didn’t get the cutting mat until recently, and I wish I had done so before. It gives you peace of mind making sure you’re not damaging the underlying surface and the measurement markings help you in your craft especially paper and fabric cuttings.
Day 64 Egg Art - decorating outside and finishing
The outside edges of the egg were decorated with cord and corded pearls. The fabric glue was used and applied through a fine nozzle.
The figurine was attached on the inside.
Some ladybirds and a flower were attached on the outside. The egg was placed on an appropriate stand, delicately designed with a cute rabbit and birds on a branch tree.
The egg with the stand was placed on a white plate with gold edges. I applied an outline sticker with a 'Happy Easter Day' wording and added 'Gabriel' and the Easter Day date. This is as a memento for my son's first Easter!
The figurine was attached on the inside.
Some ladybirds and a flower were attached on the outside. The egg was placed on an appropriate stand, delicately designed with a cute rabbit and birds on a branch tree.
The egg with the stand was placed on a white plate with gold edges. I applied an outline sticker with a 'Happy Easter Day' wording and added 'Gabriel' and the Easter Day date. This is as a memento for my son's first Easter!
Day 63 Egg Art - covering inside with fabric
This is rather tricky... and you'll need some more items I forgot to mention before ooppsss!! Ehm the egg was painted with several coats of acrylic paint (5 or 6). Pearl and metallic effect colours look better, but you can also add fine glitter powder over matt colours on the egg itself!
Fabric material - satin like lining is fine
A piece of chain - I used a piece of broken necklace I had, but you can buy this
Attach the chain first, using epoxy resin glue. The ends will be hidden by the fabric later, reinforcing the chain attachment at the same time. The length of the chain needs to be just enough for the egg not to open all the way through, since the hinge is attached to the outside.
Scrape some of the membrane from the inside of the egg, just at the edges, with the help of a craft knife or manicure scissors. Always handle with care.
Apply fabric glue all around the inner side of the egg. Apply a piece of fabric and cut any remaining part over the edge. Try to make it look puffy and cushiony.
Don't worry much about finishing touches, tidy it up as best you can... the rest will be covered in cord :-)
Fabric material - satin like lining is fine
A piece of chain - I used a piece of broken necklace I had, but you can buy this
Attach the chain first, using epoxy resin glue. The ends will be hidden by the fabric later, reinforcing the chain attachment at the same time. The length of the chain needs to be just enough for the egg not to open all the way through, since the hinge is attached to the outside.
Scrape some of the membrane from the inside of the egg, just at the edges, with the help of a craft knife or manicure scissors. Always handle with care.
Apply fabric glue all around the inner side of the egg. Apply a piece of fabric and cut any remaining part over the edge. Try to make it look puffy and cushiony.
Don't worry much about finishing touches, tidy it up as best you can... the rest will be covered in cord :-)
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