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Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Smooch Marbleized Papers in a Halloween Pop-up Card


This is a collaboration between Xyron and Clearsnap. Clearsnap sent the Xyron Design Team $25 worth of goodies from their catalog to create with. I already own a bunch of ColorBox pigment ink pads and several ColorBox Petal Point pigment ink pads so I decided to try their Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink - a product I had not used before - in 5 different colors (I also received a Cat's Eye pigment ink pad).

Smooch Pearlized Accent Inks come in a small container with an applicator attached to the lid. It looks similar to a nail polish bottle, except the applicator is not a brush, instead it has a small pointy ended, slightly flexible tip. The ink has a metallic-like shine, perfect for adding accents to projects. It also works well for making marbled papers. There are a lot of videos on YouTube already but it's so easy that you probably don't need a video. I tried colored cardstock but the inks didn't show up well - I recommend using white or cream colored cardstock. I also tried one color and didn't like it. I recommend using 2 or 3 colors for contrast (you can see my failed attempts to the left of the tray in the photo below).

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Making the Card

1. Cut purple cardstock 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches; fold in half to form a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inch card base.


2. Cut several sheets of white cardstock to about 5x7 inches (I cut mine larger than the card base so I could trim down to the area I liked best). Fill a tray with about 1/2 inch of water; I used the lid from a take-out box. Shake Smooch bottles before using. Tap Dusk around on surface. You may not see it but it will be there. Tap Sugarberry in places. Note: the longer you hold the tip in the water, the more the ink will dispense. Alternate between these colors until the surface is fairly well covered. Tap in alternating rings, one inside another. Once you have the desired coverage (don't overdo it), use a toothpick to gently go through the water in a snaking motion to swirl the colors. Take one of the sheets of cardstock and, starting with one edge, gently but quickly drop the paper onto the surface of the water then pull it back out. Do not touch the paper surface or the ink will smear. Set aside to dry. You may want to do a few practice sheets with scrap cardstock. Empty water, wipe tray with paper towel, then repeat until you have about 3 or 4 good designs. Once dry, cut two sheets to 4 x 5 1/4 inches; set these aside for now.


Next you'll die cut all the pieces for the card. I recommend watching the video now (step 9) so you know how everything goes together before cutting and assembling.

3. Using Frame Pull Pop-up dies, die cut the following from the listed cardstock:

Purple - big smiley square, big solid square, smiley pull tab, small pop up piece, use two small solid squares to make a small frame for inside pop up
Marbled - two big rectangles, big frame; use inside big frame piece to die cut with small solid square in center for inside pop-up

Also hand cut a small white square of cardstock to go behind arrow.


4. See photo below. Cut Happy Halloween oval sentiment with bat (Halloween Charms) from purple cardstock and the bat area from black cardstock. Trim out bat with detail scissors. From the same set, die cut bat charm and spider charm from black cardstock. Add eyes to spider and eyes and mouth to bat with Orchid Frost Smooch ink; add wing lines to bat with Sugarberry Smooch ink (don't use the stencil feature with the die, the ink will likely run under it). Trim charm ring loop from bat. Finally die cut two ghosts from white cardstock. Add eyes and mouth through stencil in die with .25 black Copic Multiliner SP, leaving small triangles of white for highlights (you could also use a white gel pen to add the highlights after coloring). Note: the Copic Multiliner SP versions are refillable so you don't have as much plastic waste going into land fills; you may also change the nibs, although I have yet to do so and have used mine for years. Trim off charm ring loops.


5. From light orange cardstock, die cut pumpkin (Autumn Elements) and Jack-O-Lantern (Halloween Elements) with the face die. From black cardstock also cut a Jack-O-Lantern without the face; you may want to trim it down a little - adhere it behind orange to fill in face. Shade edges and left side using orange ink from Pinwheel Petal Point. I love these inks - the applicator lets you get into small areas. Use the green ink to color the stems. Use Pumpkin Smooch to draw lines on pumpkins as shown; use Green Apple Smooch on the stems to give them a bit of shine. Die cut BOO! from black cardstock (Halloween Elements).

6. Cut leaves (Autumn Elements) from light green cardstock. To shape leaves, rub backs with ball stylus or end of a paintbrush. Draw lines down front centers using a pointy tip, for example, the end of a die pick. Shade with green from Pinwheel Petal Point. Use Green Apple Smooch for veins in leaves.


7. Using Halloween Scene dies, cut 2 webs from white cardstock. Cut graveyard and spooky tree from black cardstock. Use large frame die (Frame Pull Pop-up ) to die cut the graveyard to fit in the bottom of the marbled frame.

8. Using the Xyron 9" Creative Station with permanent adhesive, add adhesive to the 4 x 5 1/4 inch marbled rectangles (set aside in step 2), Happy Halloween oval, two big marbled rectangles (for inside the pop up), spooky tree, graveyard, and purple frame (but not marbled frames). Adhere one 4 x 5 1/4 inch marbled rectangle to front of card base and the other inside card base. Use 1.5 Inch Sticker Maker to add adhesive to Jack-O-Lantern, one spider web, BOO!, and small bat for sentiment. Adhere bat to sentiment as shown in photo 2 above.


9. Watch the following video for assembly. To repeat, I recommend watching the entire video first then watching again while assembling so you have an idea of how it all goes together before doing it. Assemble the frame pull as shown in video but don't adhere to card front yet - use liquid glue to adhere white square behind arrow during assembly. Adhere marbled rectangles inside frame pull. Decorating continues below, including pop up for inside frame.


10. For front of frame pull, adhere large marbled frame leaving top free as shown in video. Adhere graveyard scene (it should fit perfectly inside bottom). Use liquid glue behind the web without adhesive to glue to frame top as shown - from behind, trim off any part that sticks over the top since it will be opening at that hinge.


11. Cut about 3 inches or so of clear thread to hang spider. Feed through spider's charm ring. Add a dab of liquid glue to inside top edge of small marbled frame (the one that will go on the pop up platform with the spider). While holding up thread, place spider inside frame so it is centered then put the two thread ends in glue. Sandwich with purple frame (it should already have Xyron adhesive on it). Trim off thread ends flush with purple frame. Adhere one of the ghosts to frame such that it overlaps the spider's legs - add glue to spider's legs behind ghost to hold in place (if the spider spins, it will probably get crushed when the frame pull card is closed). Adhere spider web to inside frame pull card; adhere frame with spider to pop up platform. Adhere BOO! inside frame pull card as shown.

12. Adhere spooky tree and Jack-O-Lantern where shown on right side of card. Line up frame pull card on front of card then mark arrow location in pencil as shown in video. Use 1" circle punch to cut tabs. Adhere frame pull to card as shown in video (liquid glue should be strong enough - no need for staples). Use liquid glue down back of leaf stem and adhere where shown. Adhere bat, pumpkin, and ghost to front of card using dimensional tape.* Adhere Happy Halloween oval sentiment inside of card.

*To make dimensional tape, run craft foam through Xyron 9" Creative Station with permanent adhesive, peel off clear front sheet, run through again to add adhesive to other side.


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Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Fun with Magic Stamp by ColorBox (Clearsnap)


I was recently asked to review the Magic Stamp by ColorBox/Clearsnap with Splitcoaststampers, where you can also find the reviews. I had never used this product before and was intrigued. Clearsnap sent me two Magic Stamps to try. I watched a few YouTube videos that showed how awesome it can be by using a variety of items to create textures (e.g. rubber-bands, bubblewrap, coins, pearls, etc.) for a stamp. All you do is heat the surface (I use a heat tool) and press it on the object(s)!


Another thing about the product is that it is easily reusable - the Magic Stamp will return to its former flat state when heated again, ready to be pressed into something else!


I made three cards, one using a brass stencil, one using an embossing folder, and one using mat board die cuts. All three turned out pretty cool, if I may say so myself!

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Making the Cards


Gear Card

1. Cut blue cardstock about 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches (or larger, for wiggle room). Place Dreamweaver Gears brass stencil on heat resistant surface. Heat the Magic Stamp on same surface with a heat tool then press on stencil. Hold for a few seconds until cool.


2. Ink Magic Stamp with Peacock ColorBox pigment ink; stamp on blue cardstock. Heat set ink (pigment ink takes a while to dry). Trim stamped image to 3 1/4 x 4 3/8 inches (note: your size may vary slightly depending on the size of the Magic Stamp - just add 1/4 inch to each dimension, i.e. leaving 1/8 inch border around stamped area).


3. Cut black cardstock 1/8 inch larger than stamped image (i.e. 1/16 inch larger all around). Adhere stamped image.

4. Cut kraft cardstock 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches; fold in half to form a top folding 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inch card base. Cut brown cardstock 4 x 5 1/4 inches. Adhere to card base. Cut blue cardstock 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 inches. Adhere to card base. Adhere stamped image to card base at an angle as shown.

5. Use a Stamp Platform or Stamp Positioner to stamp tool man, wrench, and hammer (YNS Nailed it! Stamps) in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on Strathmore 500 Bristol Plate Surface paper (or white cardstock - this Strathmore paper has more tooth but may also be more of a challenge as the ink needs to be set with a heat tool or will take a very long time to dry). I recommend leaving the stamps in place so you may stamp again after coloring since the lines may get covered with pencil. I stamped multiple times due to the tooth of the paper then used a heat tool to set the ink.

6. Color the images with Derwent Colorsoft pencils, using blending stumps and walnut oil to blend light layers of pencil. Optional but recommended: after coloring, re-stamp over the top if any of the colored pencil obscured the lines (you could also use a black fine tipped pen, such as a Copic Multiliner, to trace over lines). Die cut with matching dies or fussy cut around stamps (I used my Sizzix Big Shot machine).

7. Stamp "Happy Birthday 'TOOL' you!" on light blue cardstock in VersaMark ink. Emboss with Forget-Me-Not embossing powder. Trim to a strip and add tails on the left side. Adhere to card where shown using Dimensional/Mounting Tape; add hammer where shown. Adhere tool man with wrench in hand using Dimensional/Mounting Tape.


Embossed Happy Birthday Card

1. Open the Happy Birthday embossing folder so that the readable side is facing up and ready for Magic Stamp. Heat the Magic Stamp with a heat tool then press on embossing folder (note: I recommend placing on heat resistant surface before heating, e.g. silicone mat). Hold for a few seconds until cool.


2. Cut a piece of pink cardstock about 4 1/4 x 5 inches (this will be bigger than stamp so you have some wiggle room). Ink Magic Stamp with Chianti ColorBox pigment ink; stamp on pink cardstock. Heat set ink (pigment ink takes a while to dry). Put stamped piece into embossing folder, making sure to line up text (I both looked through the plastic and also flipped it open and closed to check). Emboss (I used my Sizzix Big Shot machine). Clean ink from embossing folder. Trim stamped image to 3 1/4 x 4 3/8 inches (note: your size may vary slightly depending on the size of the Magic Stamp - just add 1/4 inch to each dimension, i.e. leaving 1/8 inch border around stamped area).


3. Cut brown Kraft-Core cardstock to 1/4 inch larger than newly trimmed stamped piece (for 1/8 inch border). Optional: sand around edges to slightly distress cardstock; wipe off any excess dust. Adhere stamped piece to brown.

4. Cut pink cardstock 4 1/4 x 11 inches; fold in half to form a left-side folding card base. Cut brown polkadot patterned paper from Lost & Found Madison Avenue 6x6 Paper Pad to 4 x 5 1/4 inches; adhere to card base. Adhere stamped piece with brown border.

5. Use a Mini Mister (or other small spray bottle) with water to spritz the Petaloo Canterbury Rose. Use a cotton swab or makeup applicator to color the petals with Old Rose (or Shabby Pink) ColorBox pigment ink. Add some Chianti ColorBox pigment ink to the center. Let dry (I fluffed up the petals into the shaped I wanted before letting it dry). Adhere to card where shown with liquid adhesive; I used Lineco pH Neutral Adhesive in a Fineline applicator.


Hi Hello Card

1. Cut dark pink cardstock 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches; fold in half to form a top folding 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inch card base. Cut black cardstock 3 3/4 x 5 inches. Adhere to card base.

2. Cut light pink about 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches (or even larger for more wiggle room). Die cut "hi" (Cutout Script) and Mini Flourish from mat board. Adhere to 2" Post-it Tape for positioning. Use another piece to tape it down on heat resistant surface. Heat the Magic Stamp on same surface with a heat tool then press on stencil. Hold for a few seconds until cool.


3. Ink Magic Stamp with Old Rose (or Shabby Pink) ColorBox pigment ink; stamp on light pink cardstock. Heat set ink (pigment ink takes a while to dry). Trim stamped image to 3 1/4 x 4 3/8 inches (note: your size may vary slightly depending on the size of the Magic Stamp - just add 1/4 inch to each dimension, i.e. leaving 1/8 inch border around stamped area).


4. Use a red Stardust Gelly Roll to trace around the outline and doodle inside. (You might also try a black pen, such as a Copic Multliner.) Cut dark pink cardstock 1/8 inch larger than stamped image (i.e. 1/16 inch larger all around). Adhere stamped image to dark pink. Adhere to card base.

5. Die cut black cardstock with "hello" (Hero Arts Stamp & Cut Hello). Make it a sticker with Xyron 1.5" Create-a-Sticker. Adhere where shown.

6. On black cardstock, stamp "you make me smile" (Hero Arts Stamp & Cut Hello) using VersaMark ink and emboss with Pink Peony embossing powder. Trim (leaving room for heart) and add tails on the right. Adhere to card where shown. Die cut heart from dark pink cardstock - I used the heart from Karen Burniston's Coffee Charms set. Adhere where shown.

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