Saturday, August 16, 2014

CC3C - Stamps and Framelits

I cannot believe it's the middle of August! My kids start school in a couple of days...yikes! Happy Saturday all things crafty people! It's also time for another challenge in the new Compendium of Curiosities III Challenge!!! Big thank you's all around for the many thanks entries in the last challenge and of course for all the lovely comments! I am such a fortunate person to get to do this thing I love...Crafting! The Curiosity Crew and I are always humbled! Please keep those projects coming so you have a chance to win some amazing loot.
This new challenge, number nine, is the ultra cool new way to get things done in a flash...Stamps and Framelits I hope you have the goods and the book to show you the technique, because once you do it you'll see what I mean by getting things done in a flash...it's time saving, and space saving! Please play along so you can win some fabulous prizes donated by the ever generous Tim and Mario, and this challenge's sponsor, Inspiration Emporium!!! You will have two weeks to complete this challenge and link it up to the CC3Challenge site, and you can read all the rules here. Please take the time to visit every member of the Curiosity Crew (See below.) for not only some beautiful die cutting and stamping inspiration, but for a chance to win some extra goodies! They also inspire me so much. I love being apart of this group! Thank you ladies!
Yup! I have Christmas on the brain again, but that's probably because once August rolls around all the stores already start decorating and displaying their Christmas goodies....it's crazy! BUT, it's never too early to start making gifts, so that is what I've done here on these Vintage Snowman Ornament Plaques. 
Using the Christmas Words Stencil I inked them on a pressed wood panel using Vintage Photo Distress Ink.
I used the Distress Marker Spritzer and a Black Soot Distress Marker to add splatter all of the panel.
After shaking a white painting pen, I added splatters of the white paint as well. Then I inked the edges of the panel.
An oldie but a goodie, the Stamper's Anonymous Christmas Carol stamp was used to stamp on Ranger's #8 Kraft tags using Watermark Resist Ink. I love the subtle shade it gives on Kraft.  I trimmed off the bottom and inked the edges in Black Soot. These will be used with Tim's Stamps and Framelits technique.
Using a technique I use in classes, that I call Gesso Starching, I coated Tim's Eclectic Elements material with white Gesso and water. This makes the material stiffen up and give it a water proof like quality. I love it.
I used the Gesso starching on another piece of material using Black Gesso. Both pieces of the material will be used for Tim's technique.
I cut strips of more of the fabric to be used for the snowman's scarf.
Using the Framelits and Stamps makes life to much simpler. If you haven't done the technique, I really suggest you try it and see how much time, as well as space, you save! My snowman are sturdy little guys and oh so cute!
Using smaller #6 Kraft tags, I inked and splatter with water. I love the molted look.
I cut the 25's out of more fabric and stitched them on to the smaller tags.
These were so simple and really look cool. I layered everything on to the wood panels and inked everything up, and added some scraps of burlap and Idea-ology metal and paper string.
More of Tim's technique was used on the snowflakes!
Then I used some of the new Ranger Stickles to add some Christmas sparkle!
 
 
 
 
I cannot stress enough the space and time saving with Tim's Stamps & Framelits! I hope you give this challenge a spin!!!


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I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!


78 comments:

  1. Someone posted last week that there were only 20 Fridays left till Christmas, so I guess it is down to 19 now! I usually leave Christmas cards to the lastminute.com panic stations...I work best under pressure! Love your snowman. So cool.

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  2. Anita,this is absolutely adorable. I love all of it. Thanks for sharing how you did it. I know it is too early,but I am sure your Christmas will be MERRY!!

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  3. Gorgeous Anita! Love your multiple snowman panels! Great little touches with the Framelits and cut out Eclectic Elements numbers, very clever x

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  4. Brilliant make Anita and great inspiration!!

    Really hope I get time to play this time round...

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  5. Anita, I am just in love with your dapper snowman! The fabric scarf is such a fun element, and one that only your lively and creative mind would think up. I'm not familiar with the stamp/framelits from Tim, so I'll have to look into those. I love all the texture...the burlap scrap, button, wire, metal....it's all wonderfully rustic and vintage and makes me feel warm and cozy inside.

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  6. Anita -- I am blown away by this!!! Pinned! Just a fantastic wall hanging. Mr Snowman and that awesome fabric scarf. That background is just gorgeous and I love the positioning of the tags. I don't own any framelits, but rest assured they are at the top of my wish list. Seriously, one of my favorite makes. Thanks for dropping by my blog. You are such a dear friend!! - Mary Elizabeth

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  7. You know how much I love Christmas Anita, so these are right up my street!! Gorgeous cards, so niftily done with Tim's fabby products. Have bought the stencil you used so cant wait to try it out now. Super work. Happy Weekend! Nicola x

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  8. love the fabric!! Especially love the scarf!! TFS

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  9. So loving your project Anita! Christmas on the brain already? Wow! I can't even think that far ahead haha! Thanks for sharing with us, I just love your project, Mr Snowman's scarf is awesome!

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  10. These are awesome!!! Love all the texture, the layers, and how smart are you to get a jump on holiday cards!!!

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  11. I love the idea of using Gesso to stiffen a fabric. It also adds color and texture. You have created a fun holiday piece and I love all the elements you chose.

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  12. I'm digging your snowman and that awesome stenciled background. What cool creations! And to get a start on Christmas already? You're my idol!

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  13. I especially like the colors chosen very antique looking

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  14. The snowman (men) looks amazing, I love the scarf idea and the stenciling makes a wonderful base. Thanks so much for the tip about gesso-ing the tissue, must give that one a try, it makes the snowmen look wonderful. Well done for making a start on Christmas too! Anne x

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  15. Anita...your little snowman ornament plaques are so darn cute! I love the layered look of the mini tags, the snowman, the sewn on "25" using Tim's fabric and the Merry Christmas sentiment. The little framelit snowflakes are also such sweet little embellishments. That snowman's scarf is super cute! Love the fabric mixed with the paper. Really cute projects!!! <3 Candy

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  16. Christmas is coming soon. These are wonderful hangings.

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  17. Wow. What a fabulous snowman creation!!! You have done so many cool techniques in this one piece. Totally awesome. Love the idea of stiffening the fabric. Um genius girly!!!! Going to try that hehehe.

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  18. I love your jolly snowman on your wonderful tag Anita! So pretty with the fabric, the stenciling and lovely splatter!

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  19. You are right, it is Never too early to start making Christmas gifts :-))

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  20. Gorgeous work Anita, Love the snowman.. your plaques will make wonderful gifts...the blending of colours & the design is outstanding... Love them... Thank you for the great inspiration... Hugs May x x

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  21. Great layers, great Christmas feel....lovely Anita
    greetings, Alie

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  22. Wow, what a great Christmascard. Anyone would be happy to receive such a creation! I don't have any framelits, so sadly I cannot play this time...

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  23. Love , love ,love this project. All the details are perfect. The tape measure scarf is so clever

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  24. Gorgeous project! Love what you did here. Thanks for the step by step photos!

    Gaby

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  25. Gorgeous plaques, I love your background and the touches of sprinting . The snowman looks gorgeous and I love the neutral colour palette too. Tracy x

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  26. Oh wow - I love neutrals at Christmas, so this is right up my street! I adore the fabric snowman, especially his fabulous scarf, and the gorgeous earthy distress colour palette. Fantastic textures... altogether brilliant!
    Alison xx

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  27. OMG, Anita--Fabulous, Fabulous-Wonderful, Wonderful!! WOW!! WOW!! I'm just so jealous of all of you who can think and create Christmas goodies, in the heat of Summer! I so can't get myself to even start thinking about the holiday season yet (except maybe cookies!) BUT--these plaques-Amazing and VERY inspiring! You keep coming up with such great CC3 creations, Anita! XOXO-Shari T.

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  28. wonderful work Anita - so much to look at - I adore the scarf - thats so clever - brilliant! Hugs rachel x

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  29. What an awesome Christmas card! I love frosty's scarf.

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  30. Gorgeous Make Anita - love that material scarf - so cute. I would love to make a quilt with Tim's fabric one day - guess I better learn to quilt first ;-) ! Christmas is coming up fast and I usually start with one Christmas and one other card for my September class! Thank you for the really fun idea - hugs Helen x

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  31. One, fantastic project and idea! Two, you are a clever girl using gesso and fabric that way. And Three, I wish I could feel the spirit of Christmas in August and get some pretty projects done like this.You always amaze me, Anita, and I learn something new from you every time. Love it!

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  32. Love the Kraft colors. That snowman is my all time faovrite set. Love everything about this project.

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  33. Ах, Анита! Ну что может быть лучше, чем винтаж? Удивительный стиль и как удивительно выглядит в нём снеговик! Винтаж-один из самых подходящих стилей для рождественской темы!

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  34. Gorgeous festive creation Anita...LOVE it!!....so detailed...LOVE the little snowman's scarf!! Awesome inspiration as always!! Jan x

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  35. The snowman is absolutely adorable. Love how you used gesso to stiffen the fabric. Great ideas and technique.

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  36. OMG ... your vintage fabric snowman is too cute love his fabric tie too ! Cool technique ... starching ! Just love all your elements ... fabric, burlap, speckles, stencil ... just amazing!

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  37. Awesome ornament plaques, Anita! i love the fact that you used the Eclectic Elements fabric and that the colors aren't the traditional Christmas ones! Your Gesso texhnique is so cool!

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  38. These are gorgeous and love how you have sued the fabric too! gorgeous cards x :)

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  39. Not sure if the last comment was submitted but I love your tutorial and the snowman.

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  40. I love this! I I had to look closely to see the fabric was used for the snowman...very cool, and that is a great idea, using gesso. Thanks!

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  41. Wow! Fantastic Christmas picture. I love it :) The background is really stunning with two tags, stamps and a piece of jute.

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  42. Love this Winter Wonderland piece, Anita! I like the fact that you used the Eclectic Elements and non-traditional Christmas colors. Very cleverly done!

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  43. Such a great Christmas idea. Love your work and your color choices.

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  44. Completely wonderful Anita - adore your snowman decoration xx

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  45. I love your entire piece....Love the snowmans tie!!! Very clever and nicely done.

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  46. Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this design Anita, the snowman is just SO cute but to pair him up with my fave browns, oohhlalalaa... gorgeousness x

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  47. This is just so lovely and what a good idea to get into production line ready for Christmas

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  48. What a lovely gift idea, Anita! Love your hanging plaques and the vintage feel! Great design and never too early to start for Christmas! Happy Weekend!

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  49. How cute is this snowman!!!! I love this design.

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  50. Wow Anita what an amazing piece of artwork - just love the background you have created - thanks for the "how too"

    I've finished mine today and have just added it to the link

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  51. The recipients of your plaques are lucky indeed!

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  52. Anita !!! I love all in your piece! ESpecially I adore the way that you've mixed fabric and paper! BArbarayaya

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  53. Delicious, Anita! So many lovely details and beautiful done, as always! Thank you for sharing the process! Hugs from Slovenia

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  54. This is a brilliant project and I love the fabric and the way you've used it. So much inspiration from this project for a beginner.

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  55. Love your production line. Yes, I will be using framelits on my Christmas cards. This is best invention since sliced bread. Love your creation.

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  56. WOW what a lot of wonderful unique christmas creation. I'M very excited and inspired.
    dear Dorthe,
    I wish you a nice sunday,
    big hugs Anja

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  57. Anita, this is one of my favorites! I can't decide what I love best. The stenciling? The scarf on the snowman (super cute!!)? The layering?? I love ALL the details. Gorgeous.

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  58. Honestly, the level of detail that has gone into these is amazing. I love the gesso starching and those little scarves on your super snowmen. Thank you for sharing these ideas. Jenny x

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  59. A wonderful card Anita!! Love this snowman. Karen.x

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  60. A stunning Christmas make and the style is so endearing. I try so hard to be organised for Christmas but it just doesn't work out. Sending huge hugs my friend

    Annie x

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  61. LOVE these plaques Anita! Such a wonderful holiday gift. I adore the snowman. I have not seen your Gesso Starching technique done. Would love to give it a try!

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  62. I love love love the snowman .. he is the cutest ! Your project is so cool in the neutrel colors You and Linda are making me want to get Christmas shopping going :) I have to get the snowman he is just too adorable.

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  63. Love your snowman...it is one of my favorite Framelits. I agree, it is never to early to start preparing for Christmas. I especially like the white against the natural tan colors. Thanks for sharing.

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  64. this is so cute! I love the snowman's scarf. =)

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  65. Such a fun Christmas theme - will all the hot summer weather recently, I feel cooler already just looking at your snowman! ;-)

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  66. love your project and your snowman is so cute!

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  67. gorgeous creations!!! brilliant!! =)

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  68. Oh, this is gorgeous; perfect for a vintage themed tree! I love the understated colors and the little pop of the snowman and his cute holly hat. Beautiful work!

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  69. This is brilliant!! Thanks for a great tutorial!!

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  70. Wonderful plaques Anita! All the layers and textures, sooo wonderful. Thanks for the always awesome inspiration!~kim

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  71. Love the tutorial and this is such a fab idea for Christmas gifts. Brilliant as always Anita! xx

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  72. Anita, Your ornaments are awesome. I love the vintage look. The details are amazing.

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  73. Love the ornament plaques!! The texture is amazing!! Every time I read one of you post I learn something new!! I agree using the framelits streamlines your projects.

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  74. Love the card. Love the background, and your snowman. Love the snow. You think of everything. Thanks for the tutorial!

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  75. Beautifully designed Anita, a gorgeous colour palette and great composition.
    hugs Brenda xx

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  76. This is fantastic. I really enjoyed taking a look at your work.

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