This card is for my mom, so I used her favorite color, blue, as the base. After masking my area and then stamping the image in black, I went over it with my Sakura Quickie Glue Pen, section by section, followed by flock. I have yet to find another adhesive (pen or pad) that does a better job of adhering the flock than a plain ol', trusty glue pen (the Zig 2-Way and the Sakura being my faves). And believe me, I've tried them all! ;) Anyway, the "Mom" medallion was stamped and matted, with a row of Gemstones added in a curve to complete the circular design. A small flower was stamped onto the blue paper, flocked, punched, and put up on a pop dot for dimension. An additional sprinkling of Gemstones throughout the flocked image ties it all together.One thing I realized while making this card, is that I just can't tolerate my Coluzzle any longer! The edges of the card stock seem to snag and curl, even with a fresh blade (which by the way, are becomming harder and harder to find)! I would also like to find a circle cutter that gives the option of cutting mats in 1/16th of an inch increments. Does one such cutter exist? Over all, I just don't like the inconsistent results I've been getting with the Coluzzle and need something different. What kind of circle cutter do you have? What do you like about it, and where can I find it? I'd appreciate any opinions, thanks! :)
And to all the mothers, moms, mommies, mamas, and mums out there... my sincerest wishes to you for a wonderful Mother's Day. May it be filled with all things sweet and special. :) Thanks for stopping by!
SUPPLIES:
Paper - Stampin' Up! Whisper White, Basic Black, and Soft Sky
Stamps - all Hero Arts
Ink - Memories (black)
Misc - Sakura Quickie Glue Pen, Stampendous Fun Flock, Coluzzle, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Hero Arts black Gemstones, circle punch, and pop dots
4 comments:
Get out!!! This is drop dead gorgeous Lis! So chic, so elegant, so perfect! And you have the patience of a saint, going over that entire design with glue pen...OMG girl! Worth every minute! :)
(Sorry, no recommendations for ya on the circle cutter.)
Beautiful! I haven't tried flocking yet! But after your chalk post, I have been playing with chalks...
Circle cutters: just punches and an old creative memories cutting system!
The flocking looks FABulous! I have some flock but have yet to use it...you do have the patience of a saint if you use your quickie glue pen..
I actually still use my coluzzle...but I also always use my Heidi Swapp distresser with anything that I coluzzle...I like to say that I'm making things look shabby chic...not to even up the sides :)
This is truly beautiful! Your mother will love this! Haven't tried the flock yet. I need to buy some :)
As for the circle cutter; I bought mine 10 years ago, at least. It has a glass base and an arm with a sharp blade. I can move the arm and make any size of circles I want. I still see it in stores. It works very well. Hope this helps :)
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