ATCs

These were done for another summer theme swap I did.

Fan Card

This fan card was created for one of the swaps I did. I used Japanese washi paper for the flowered paper. The pink paper has flowers in it also but they're hard to see. The girl is holding a fan in her hands. Then I added a ribbon and beads. I mounted the fan on to black cardstock that I streaked with Perfect Pearls.

ATCs

Can't believe it's been so long since I've posted!! As they say life got in the way. Between going to the beach (Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head, SC) then playing catch up at home, I couldn't believe I was able to get anything done. Then it was time to get boys ready for school. One went into the 10th grade and one got moved out to start college. Hard to believe.

Anyway, July's swap was for a beach or summer theme. Here are the ones that I made for this. By the way, we really enjoyed our vacation. I especially liked Hilton Head. We even rented bikes to get around on. Haven't been on one of those since I don't know when!...lol...!

Our August ATC swap was themed "Fall or Garden". Fall is one of my favorite times of years. I just love the vibrant colors.

BIRTHDAY BOX'S

I made these boxes for Eric and Lori's birthday that we celebrated at our house. We told each of the that it was the other's birthday so they wouldn't know that it was a surprise for both!

For Eric I chose to alter an Altoid Tin. I used the Ultra Embossing method from a class I taught (you can see the card in an earlier post). I sanded the top, applied gesso, alcohol inks, and 2 layers of UTEE. When it was cooled I dabbed the top with Top Boss, added some Perfect Pearls, and more UTEE heating from a bit of a distance to it wouldn't all blow off! When that was cool I stamped with Staz On. On the inside I placed pictures of the party.

Lori received an altered jewelry box. I painted the bottom with a metallic blue acrylic paint. The top I covered with Washi paper. Added the ribbon and other embellishments. She also got pictures.

Ultra Embossing Class

I know it's hard to tell but this card was done with UTEE, alcohol inks, and Perfect Pearls. I used the inks to color my paper first. Next I put three layers of UTEE (heat, add more UTEE, heat etc). When it cooled I covered it with Top Boss and brushed with Perfect Pearls. Added more UTEE on top of that and from a distance heated again. When it heats up again, the PP will drop down into the UTEE giving it a sparkle. After it cooled, I stamped with Staz On.