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.
Your attention to detail is breathtaking! Beautiful work!
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love how you used the background stamp
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Wow, this is gorgeous, Ali!
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This is so awesome! I love what you did and the colors you chose!
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Thanks for another great technique.
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That faux-fabric piece you did is awesome -- so dimensional and it really doesn't look like paper at all.
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Wow, Ali, what a stunning layout and wonderful use of the new HA stamps!
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thanks for showing that vintage wallpaper technique. I'll definitely be trying that one! Gorgeous layout.
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Very nice application with the stamp. Very sweet layout!
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Adorable photos (they look so alike!) and I love your wonderful layout!
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Lovely! I love the text stamp. Great layout! :-)
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beautiful LO! love love love it! its well documented for Anna when she grow up seeing it!
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The stamped "wallpaper" image looks 3D -- that's really cool.
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Thank you for sharing your amazing creativity!
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Only one word..... STUNNING! Thank you for sharing!
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GREAT "gotta try them" ideas!!
yay!! happy monday to you!!
aloha :)
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very cool technique!!!
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Wonderful technique, love having more ideas for layouts. Love it!
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I love the journaling around the outside edge and the stitching adds so much to this layout. Thanks for sharing your talents
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Really am jazzed about the new definition stamps! Great Cards!
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i LOVE what you did with the embossing ink. it looks so vintage.
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Love the technique.
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Beautiful layout (and baby!).
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How lovely the background stamp works on a page!
The idea of using the 2 photos was super and a true keepsake
for family members yet to come!!
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