Hero Arts Blog Hop
Welcome to the 2011 Hero Arts Catalog Blog Hop!
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If you're a regular reader your might remember seeing these photos from my recent Thank You Mom post. I wanted to create a layout that showcased just the image of my Grandma Cathy and Anna because they look so much alike!
Here's a peek at the process and how I used the new Hero Arts stamps:
I started out by stamping the Classic Fabric Design (CG245) with cream paint onto kraft cardstock. The stamp measures 4.5 x 5.75.
After letting it dry I re-stamped (trying to get it close to the same spot but knowing it would not be perfect) using Versamark embossing ink. I poured Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel on top and cooked it with a heat gun. The result looks and feels similar to vintage wallpaper.
I had already printed my photos (both photos on one canvas in photoshop), rounded the top corners, and trimmed a sheet of white cardstock to give myself a border. I adhered the stamped/embossed piece right below the photos on the left side.
In the spot on the bottom right corner I trimmed a really lovely piece of Pink Paislee pattern paper. On top of that section I added a shipping tag on which I had typed "Your Great-Grandmother Cathy and you, 2010." I wish I knew the date of the photo of my Grandama - I'll probably call my Mom to get that information.
I did a straight stitch on my sewing machine all the way around and then used a zigzag stitch in between the photos and the pattern papers.
Next I used this Thank You Definition (CG268) stamp to put a light text print right on top of the shipping tag. I slipped a piece of scratch paper under the tag and stamped on top (ideally I would have stamped before stitching it to the page but that's the way it goes).
Here's what the tag looked like after stamping:
The love border is handdrawn using a new metallic pen from Faber-Castell. The butterfly is from Jenni Bowlin Studio.
Along the other edge I added three little word stickers from Cosmo Cricket.
Journaling goes around the edge of the white cardstock and says: Amazing to see the similarities here between you and your Great Grandmother Cathy. Especially the smile. Oh that smile. She would have just loved you so much Anna. She was such a cool Grandma for me. I miss her.
SUPPLIES : Hero Arts Classic Fabric Design (CG245), Thank You Definition (CG268); Kraft Cardstock; Versamark embossing ink; Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel; Pink Paislee Sweetest Day Pattern Paper; Jenni Bowlin Vellum Embellished Butterflies With Jewels; Cosmo Cricket Yellow Tiny Type; staple; machine stitching; cream paint; black pen
Up next on the Blog Hop: Jennifer McGuire (she's always got very cool stuff on her blog).
Remember, if you find a link that doesn't work, you can always hop back to the Hero Arts Blog for a list of direct links to all the blogs in the hop.
Love the double stamping! fantastic sense of depth!
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Your pages always inspire........ these rock! Thank you so much for all you do!
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as always , it's so beautiful
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Beautiful technique and layout. What a sweet treasure to have for your family.
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Great layout! So far that fabric stamp is a favorite. Love the colors and accents!
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WOW...WOW!! So cool!
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Stunning project! loved the techniques u used!
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Gorgeous LO!! Love this tech!! So pretty :) :) :) :)
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Wonderful idea with the embossing and stamping. Love the LO
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Amazing Ali. I love how you stamped it twice. I bet it is gorgeous in person. Thanks for the inspiration.
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What a beautiful layout with such a beautiful theme. Love the technique.
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Love seeing the stamps used on a layout! Cute layout too! Love it!
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That stamping and then embossing with the UTEE is SO cool...love the vinatge look it gives.
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Super nice use of the background stamp!
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Supernice!!!
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Great layout! I love the tag and your stitching -they add such a nice finishing touch. Wonderful double stamping with the damask!
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Very nice page
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Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!
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WOW!!! This is adorable. Just adorable. I am LOVING the Thank You definition stamp and need it right NOW. Thank you for sharing this awesome art, Ali. I hope you have an amazing Holiday. P.S. Did I ever tell you how happy it makes me to comment on your blog in this font!?!
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What a stunning effect - thanks for the lesson. will certainly be trying it.
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there's that big classic fabric design background....it's great! stamping sue
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I love the depth the double stamping gave! Thanks for sharing!
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Way cool with the ultra thick embossing powder! Great idea!
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Very Cute, such great ideas.
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