Showing posts with label Tea. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tea. Show all posts

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Tea Party Flip book

Hello my friends..
its me again with more Tea Party projects...
This time I would like to share a flip book...
I stumbled upon this neat technique of using manila file folders as a base, and I love how it creates flips and folds ( I love 3D or moving projects, so much more fun).
So I made few of those myself already....
This one is about Tea Party, and I love that thyme, so it was a pleasure to work on it..
Down below you will find speed up process video, if you want to get into details of this project.
So I used Manila folder for the base, scraps of papers (left from main project), some free printables & embellishments...
 It looks like something exploded here, and that's how I love my projects to be - full of unexpected fun!
 Front of the book was decorated with layers of cupcake holders, paper doily, printable cut outs and tucked in tulle and fabric flowers...

 The closer was made with multiple ribbons & decorated with paper charm tassel ( which can be used in any other project, because it is a "clip on")
 oops, picture turned side way, but it is a lolly pop on the cup cake wrapping sticking out of the book... Such a cute dimension to the appearance of this project.
  
 Lets open it up... It looks "loaded" isn't it? But really it is not.. The secret of this appearance is usage of border/strip paper (see on the left under "You & Me"). Those multiple strips of different prints creates vision of layers... I didn't do it on purpose, but it sure came out interesting..
Creating a pocket and tucking in few printables with altered paper clips, just finished that side so nicely.
On the right side, because I had larger scraps of paper for background, I used see through elements/embellishments.
 By opening the first folded page we are getting into world: here you can find usable things like tabs, journaling spots, cut out flowers and so much more...
Let flip another page..
Those two pages are truly about Tea Party with aroma real tea bag...
inside of the left flip page you can find more flips and turns with surprise goodies inside. Really it is only limited to your own imagination...
Ps... Have you notice that lolly pop? On the picture above, you can see what it was.. Yes, huge altered paper clip... How fun is that?
Adding shaker elements in now crafty world is MUST HAVE... So how about make one finished for the recipient? Nice gift as well.....
And journaling spot under another shaker window is the most fun idea ever....
Pair of tea cups.. It has a meaning - it is about TWO people, which makes this project so personal and special...
Gold embellishments are big hit this season as well, so how about gold doilies? Yes, please!!!!
And cascaded/waterfall element of vintage Tea Party images is essential and allowing us to close that chapter in style....
The back cover needs some love as well. I think sometimes we are ignoring it for no reason. Just a little something, makes the whole project...
Well, hope you liked my Tea Party Flip Book...
Give it a try - it is so much fun!
Tight hugs, XO-XO-XO, Natasha

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Experimenting with resin & molds

Hello my friends, how are you doing this fine morning?
This project is my 1st ever attempt to work with resin and I already did so many mistakes oh though I took allot of time to learn by watching others videos.
But I am considering those mistakes very educational and those are definitely driving me to keep working and learn more with resin products.
I am using molds from NSK (store will be open at the end of October, 2015) you can find many more items in "Tools" section of the shop:
Tea Time Silicone Mold: https://www.zibbet.com/natashascrapbookorner/tea-time-silicone-mold-chocolate
Flower Silicone Mold (blue one on the picture): https://www.zibbet.com/natashascrapbookorner/flower-silicone-mold-mould-pink - this mold will be listed in November
You can find more molds to play with at NSK/Tools/Molds section
I am making my own embellishments for Alice in Wonderland project that I am working on right now... I LOVE that fairy tail.
I already have several projects done using G45 old Halloween in Wonderland collection:
Halloween Jars - 5 pcs G45 Halloween in Wonderland

I entered G45 September challenge with this project, so please follow the link and vote for my creation
as well as Halloween Bag, Card, 3D card, Album, Banners... I will be blogging about those projects..
Mean while going back to my 1st resin adventure...
I wanted to create 3D (360 degree) embellishments and those came out quite nice.
Learned on my mistakes Tip: if you are looking for seamless 360 degree element
- be sure your mold has mirrored images/molds (if not you will be forced making your own mirrored mold)
- make first half and when resin is almost set (not all the way but strong enough to push it out of the mold), take it out and start mixing second/mirrored half. While second/mirrored half is setting in put your first part on top of curing resin.
That way you will be able to achieve almost seamless and the most strongest bond between those two parts (other way you will be forced to use epoxy glues and sending papers to achieve what you are intending). Why do more work then you need?
- if you want your 3D element to have a stick/stand - add those (toothpick, straws, wire, etc.) right after you poured your resin into the mold for second/mirrored half and proceed with step above.




Oh, I hand painted resin pieces using acrylic paints and nail polishes...
I will be testing adding different substances: like eye shadow, acrylic paint, alcohol ink and more in a future. Just very curious how those will work...
Alright... so that's that
Then I was experimenting on making my own mold of the rubber stamp using clay... And that was a success..
I have this wonderful rubber stamp of White Rabbit
 I needed to have a resin piece of it...
So I took childrens clay and stamped Rabbit into it. After releasing stamp from clay I poured resin mix and let it cure.
Ta-Da....
I had so much fun playing with resin and molds...
Try it!

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

U R my cup of Tea - Ccardmaking


Hello my friends!
Today I am coming to you with a card I created.
I stumbled upon this design by playing with image of those stacked tea cups that I found on internet and UR my cup of tea stamp that I purchased at Michaels...
Then I thought, hm!!! I wonder if that stamp will fit on recycled tea bag (I have tons of those).
Surprise everything fitted...
Ta-Da! Love happy endings..
This card is so popular that all cards that I made earlier for my card stands flew off the shelves..
So I got to work..




Have a nice day and sweet cup of tea!
Hugs, Natasha