Guest Designer - Julia Dunnit - Part 2

If you missed it, Julia shared two gorgeous cards with us here.  Today she is sharing three more!


Well gentle reader of course I can't leave the Quiefire Design stamps alone. I'm too old to change and so I've continued to make cards that feature text on the front....it can describe the intention of the inside, issue an immediate greeting, convey wisdom...you get it.

And then there's humour too.  Love this.  This card of course, follows my tradition and is easy to make.  The shoe stamp is Dawn Houser for Inkadinkado, stamped in good old Black Versafine ink and then re-stamped immediately (second generation ink).  The two were then cut out (it is a one shoe image).  The background image, a Marianne stamp, is stamped in second generation of Dove Grey Stazon; then the rose head and leaves are incredibly lightly coloured and washed with water to pale them down.  The 'incredible' part of this is that I managed not to be too heavy handed. (But then you aren't privvy to the number of false starts I made either...).

The Perfect Pair of Shoes

I used a ruler to tear the postcard image from the card, coloured the torn edge with Victorian Velvet Distress Stain, and matted and layered it onto a black pre-fold card.  Stamp the sentiment (The Perfect Pair of Shoes) - again black Versafine, and give it drying time. (Ask me how I know to advise you about this). Lastly, just glue the cut out shoes on - lightest behind.  Stick the front shoe at a jaunty angle over the first one so as to slightly create the illusion of a pair!
Now....send your lovely card to anyone you know who's trying something new, starting up, starting over or considering anything.  A frightened woman doing DT work, for example.

Well I had to really, didn't I?  I was quite insensible over the choice over at Quietfire Design, and consider myself to have been very strong indeed in choosing only two from so many beautiful Christmas related texts.

I may be late to the Kraft party, but this year I've used it more than ever, and see no sign of stopping! This card features the Tidings text and a die by Sizzix under the Tim Holtz signature line. The papers are from a single set called Krafty Christmas by Dovecraft.

Tidings

I coloured the edges of the tag and the gingham paper with light touches of Vintage Photo Distress Ink (off a sponge), the sentiment is embossed with Cosmic Shimmer embossing powder: Blue Raspberry Aurora.  I can't say that word. Aurora.
I stuck the gems on one at a time, they are from an old pack that I can't identify...and you can tell that I didn't have a template!




And then…

Oh, Santa

See what I mean - Kraft and Red again!  LOVE this cheeky message! Here's a Dolly Mama stamp from Penny Black, stamped and embossed with White powder.  I cut her out  but left a decent margin around her...to allow the image to stand out a bit and to avoid too much cussing at the fussy cut job I'd given myself!  She's coloured with sponges and various Distress Inks (before cutting out)...no careful colouring here - if I want to repeat this card, the cutting has to be the only slow part!  The Kraft mat is embossed with a plaid folder from Design Objectives (DO Crafts) and the printed stock is by My Mind's Eye....the ruled print is the other side of the pattern print, so only one piece was harmed for the making of this card. I've given her gobbly eyes too...well, she is trying to hide a fib after all.  The text is embossed with WOW Red powder.  The quality of the lettering and the rubber means that these Quietfire stamps are a gift to emboss, and in my opinion, that shows them at their best on an otherwise busy card.

We'd like to thank Julia for her wonderful projects and entertaining instructions!  I don't think I've ever chuckled so much when I've been editing.  What Julia didn't mention is that she is the founder of WOYWW - What's On your Workdesk? Wednesday.  Participants photograph projects they are working on and post them to their own blogs, then hop over to WOWW and link their blog with all the others.  "Desk hopping at its best"  Hop on over and check it out!

The Perfect Pair of Shoes - Jolis DeAngelis, May Guest Designer

We'd like to welcome Jolis DeAngelis to Quietfire Creations as our guest designer this month!

Jolis has been a guest designer with us before - you may remember the wonderful video she made to accompany her equally wonderful teabag folding project.  You may see that here.

This time, Jolis has a stitching project to share with us.

Supplies:
See thumbnail links at bottom of page and:
Embossing Powder, Thread, Needle, Bone Folder, Decorative punch, Ribbon

Instructions:

1. Tape stitching pattern to the front of your cardstock with removable tape and prick holes as indicated.  If you do not have a pricking tool, you can use your needle or make a tool with a cork and stick needle head into cork, so you can prick with the point, or you can remove the thread from a mechanical pencil and replace it with a needle, as shown in photo 2

Click here to get the pattern!

2. Making your own pricking tool from a mechanical pencil:

3. It is helpful to hold up your pricking to the light, so you can see what has been pricked and what hasn't.  In this photo, the back shoe and outline of front shoe are done, and you can see the light shining through clearly.  Just the inner holes on the front shoe need to be pricked.  It's a great way to see if you've missed any of the pricking holes!

4. With the stitching Pattern, cut out the shape of the shoes from Eclipse tape {Ed. note.  Eclipse tape is a masking tape. As an alternative, simply cut out the shape and use removable tape to hold it in place} Carefully place over your pricked out holes.  Then, randomly stamp the big Flourish stamp on your cardstock to get a lovely overall pattern.  When you are satisfied with the background, remove the tape and begin stitching your shoes, carefully following the pattern.  (Hint:  It is easier to stitch if you lightly trace the stitching guide in pencil on the back of your cardstock.)

(If you've never stitched on cards before, you might want to check out the tutorial at: Form-A-Lines. They also have a simpler shoe pattern here.)

 

 

5. Carefully rub the back of a spoon or your bone folder or like tool over the back of your stitching when complete to close the holes as much as you can.  Although this step is optional, it does give an added touch of "finish" to the final product.

 

 

 

6. Stamp "The Perfect Pair of Shoes" with clear embossing fluid, cover with embossing powder in a coordinating color, heat set and layer on cut tags.  I also rounded all the corners on my tags and card, although this is optional.  Also, I "aged" each layer with a finger sponge and ink.  Also, you can triple punch your decorative punch or scissors from each cardstock color and layer accordingly, finishing with a lovely ribbon.  And here it is, the completed card:

 

Here are some alternative creative ideas! Click on each one to see it larger.

 

 

Thanks for dropping in and having a look!

You can find Jolis online at CraftsUPrint and on YouTube.

The Perfect Pair of Shoes Flourishes 1 Set Removable Tape Fine Awl Coloured Cardstock Versamark Stamp Pad

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