Daydream Mini Beach Canvas

Hey Gang!! 

It's summertime and scorching hot! Anyone else dreaming of the beach?! 

Today, I made this adorable mini canvas for my sweet friend that has a beach house (wink, wink... you know who you are!!). She's been visiting it more frequently and really enjoying her time away and all the tranquility so I made her this cute wall hanging to remind her of her happy place.

Let me show you how I created it...

Supplies Used

4" x 6" Canvas (Dollar Tree)

X150 Sticker Maker (Xyron)

Big Shot Machine (Sizzix)

Mat Board (Sizzix)

Eileen Hull - House Ornament Die (Sizzix)

Eileen Hull - Grass Die (Sizzix)

Eileen Hull - ColorBox Blends Inks-  Hydrangea, Uniform, Bay, Beach, Frog, Leaf, Stop, Pansy, Golden, Nutmeg ( Clearsnap)

Eileen Hull Molten Dimensions -  White Wonder (Emerald Creek)

Butterfly Stamp Set (Clearsnap)

Top Boss Embossing Pad (Clearsnap) 

ColorBox Embossing Powder - Black (Clearsnap)

White Gel Pen (Sakura)

Misti Stamping Tool (My Sweet Petunia)

Heat Tool

I started by stamping my image onto my mini canvas with embossing ink. I found these cute little canvases from  Dollar Tree. They came in a pack of 3 for a buck, how flipping awesome is that?!! 

Since canvas is very textured already, I wanted to ensure my images stamped out completely so I used my Misti tool just in case My stamped image was missing parts of the image I could re-stamp it without messing it up. I took out the black foam insert before stamping. The canvas is a way thicker material and if I didn't take out the foam the panel wouldn't close.

I used the clouds stamp from the Butterfly stamp set and stamped the image UPSIDE DOWN... who knew clouds upside down can look like waves!! I think it's so cool when you can get multiple uses out of craft supplies. I pored Eileen Hull's Molten Dimensions in White Wonder and heat embossed the shore break. Look at all that gorgeous texture!

Then, I inked the "waves" in  Bay & Beach, "sand" in Golden, and "sky" in Hydrangea & Uniform.

I die cut 4 mini houses out of Mat Board using Eileen Hull's House Ornament die.

I inked them in a variety of Blends inks and pick out the most vibrant ones. I ended up choosing Stop, Pansy, Uniform, and Leaf.

Then used a white gel pen to add the roof and window details.

I ran my little houses through my Xyron X and adhere them to black cardstock. Then fussy cut the houses out. 

I thought my sentiment needed to be just as bold as the houses so I stamped and heat embossed it with black embossing powder.

I die cut grass from a leftover scrap piece of green patterned paper, inked up the edges using Frog and Nutmeg ink. 

Then cut them down into smaller segments and ran the pieces into my sticker maker (Xyron X machine) and adhered them onto my houses and canvas.

How flipping adorable are those little beach cottages??!! I'm dying from overexposure to cuteness!! 

Lastly, I glued on jute twine all along the edge of the canvas to give a more coastal vibe.

And here is my finished project...

I really love how this turned out... especially those waves!! That Molten Dimensions powder really added so much depth and texture to my ocean!!

I hope you enjoyed today's tutorial and are inspired to create your own little canvas masterpiece!

Stop for topping by!

Until next time...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!

~Mitsyana

Tower Card using Lynda Kanase's Window Box Impresslits

Hello, Crafty Friends. 

It's been a while but I'm back to with another card tutorial. Today, I'm here with the Lynda Kanase Design Team to share creations using her new Window Box Impresslits Embossing Folder.

The Impresslits folders are designed to cut and emboss at the same time. And the Window Box is the perfect size for A2 cards. But in this tutorial, I will show you how to I  extend my embossing and created this fairytale inspired tower card.

Supplies Used

Big Shot (Sizzix)

Lynda Kanase Window Box Impresslits Embossing Folder (Sizzix)

Eileen Hull ColorBox Blends Inks- 

Frog, Leaf, Pansy, Melon, Sunshine, Ebony, Nutmeg, Flagstone, Uniform (Clearsnap)

ColorBox Premium Dye Ink- Coal (Clearsnap)

Mega Runner (Xyron)

X 150 Sticker Maker (Xyron)

Mixed Media Paper (Strathmore) 

110lb White Cardstock (Recollections)

Paper Trimmer (Swingline)

Clear Stamp (Crafter's Companion)

Liquid Glue

I started out with a 4.25" x 5.5" piece of Strathmore mixed media paper. I used Lynda's Window Box Folder and ran it through my Big Shot machine.

Then, I inserted a 2" x 4.25" strip of mixed media paper, placing it directly under the window. I repeated those steps 2 more times for a total of 3 strips.

I arranged the embossing so that the bricks would vary on what sides the fell on by flipping every other strip. 

I used Eileen Hull's Blends inks in Uniform, Nutmeg, Flagstone, and Ebony to ink and shade all the embossed stonework.

I accidentally got ink on my window shutters, so I used scissors to cut them off.

I also trimmed all the pieces down to be 3.5" wide.

Then, I die cut an extra window from white cardstock. I opened the window shutter with the assistance of an acrylic block. This helps ensure that my creases were folded nice and straight.

Next, I took my die cut shutters and inserted it into the window.

I secured the window in place using a Xyron Mega Runner. Then attached the window and the extra stone/ brick rows onto a #10 card base(9 1/4" x 7 3/4") made from 110 lb cardstock. I stamped my sentiment into the opened window using ColorBox Wicked Black ink. 

I die cut multiple leaves, flowers, & butterflies from more mixed media paper. I used Blends inks in  Leaf & Frog to color the leaves, Sunshine & Pansy to color the flowers, and Melon to color the butterflies.

I ran all the leaves through my Xyron X (150 Sticker Maker) and attached them onto the tower creating vines.

Then, I used a clear drying glue to attach the flowers and butterflies.

And here is my finished card...

I really love how this tower turned out.

The stonework in this embossing folder is absolutely gorgeous!

I love this sweet little dies Lynda included with this folder. It really adds so many beautiful details and makes projects come to life.

I'm in awe and I hope you are too!!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and are inspired to create your own fairytale tower!

If you loved my project don't forget to stop off and visit my design team sister and check out heir gorgeous projects too!!

Amanda Stevens

Pam Bray

Karen Aicken

Daniela Costa

Lynda Kanase

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!

Until next time...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!

~Mitsyana

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Paper Pieced Sloth Belated Birthday Card

Hello, Crafty Friends! 

Wow, has it been a while! Spring has crept its head and is finally here! Here in Texas, it went from freezing temps to rain. Warm humid air and...yup, rain... and lots of it! Which just set off a chain reaction that made every flower, weed, tree, and grass send blooming clouds of pollen into the air that has my eyes, nose, and throat hating me right now. You know what I'm talking about... the dreaded seasonal allergies!!

Allergies hit pretty bad and put me down and out for a bit. And it made me miss events and even birthdays. No one likes to miss out on anything let alone birthdays. So for today's project, I'll show you how I made this paper pieced Sloth and created a Belated Birthday Card.

Supplies Used

Xyron Creative Station Lite 

Xyron 3" Sticker Maker

Big Shot Machine (Sizzix)

Sloth (Sizzix)

Lynda Kanase - Tropicool Banner (Sizzix)

Lynda Kanase - Card Front, Tropicool Leaves Sizzix)

Eileen Hull - Bookplates, Hinges, & Labels(Sizzix)

Tim Holtz - Stitched Ovals (Sizzix)

Tropical Leaves 3D Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (Sizzix)

Sloths (Pink and Main)

Eileen Hull ColorBox Blends Inks - Frog, Leaf, Nutmeg. Golden, Ebony (Clearsnap)

ColorBox Archival Dye Ink - Wicked Black (Clearsnap)

110 lb. White Cardstock (Recollections)

Corrugated Cardstock (DCWV)

Cardstock - Moss Green, Light Green, Light Brown, Brown, Dark Brown

Vellum

Black Fine line Pen

White Gel Pen

Red Chalk

Foam Adhesive

Clear Liquid Adhesive

Paper Trimmer

Mini Mister Bottle of Water

I gathered my supplies. I wanted my finished card to be 5"x7". So, I started by first creating the background, I cut a piece of light green cardstock to measure 4 1/4"x 6 1/4". Then I lightly misted it with water. I inserted into this 3D Tropical Leaves folder and ran it through my Big Shot with a multi-purpose platform on Tab 1 and only 1 clear plate.

 Spraying your paper before you run it through will hell the fiber to relax while it's being embossed. It helps prevent tearing and gives the embossing a crisper impression.

Then, I inked over the entire raised image using my Eileen Hull ColorBox Blends ink Leaf. These inks have built-in applicators so you can ink directly onto your paper.

There's no need to wait for the ink to dry either. Next, I applied Golden lightly throughout. Followed by Nutmeg around the edges.

While the ink was drying, I worked on my sloth. I used this adorable Sloth die from Sizzix to die-cut cardstock in 3 shades of brown (light brown, brown, and dark brown). Then shaded all the die cut pieces with Nutmeg ink.

 I ran the smaller pieces through my Xyron 3" Sticker Maker and adhered his little face onto his body. Then used a fine line back pen to draw his eyes and used a make-up brush to dust his cheeks with chalk and added highlights with a white gel pen.

I wanted more of a jungle feel to my card so I die-cut these monstera leaves from moss green cardstock using 2 of Lynda Kanase's Tropicool sets (listed in supply list above).

 I inked over the edges using Eileen Hull Blends Inks in Frog for a big pop of green.

With my Sloth and Background taken care of, I assembled my card...

I cut my card panels and pieces to the following sizes...

  Card Measurements:

Base- 5"x7"

Corrugate- 4 3/4"x 6 3/4"

White Cardstock- 4 3/8" x 6 3/8"

Embossed Background- 4 1/4"x 6 1/4"

I wanted a focal point without blocking all that beautiful embossing. So I used the largest Tim Holtz Stitched Ovals to die-cut vellum.

 Then ran it through the Xyron Creative Station Lite. It gave edge-to-edge coverage that made the adhesive virtually invisible behind the vellum.

I die cut a label using Eileen Hull's Bookplate, Hinges, & Label dies from white cardstock. 

And I found the most perfect sentiment in my Sloths stamp set from Pink and Main. It read... "I'm a little slow, Happy Belated Birthday". It was just too perfect so I stamped it in Wicked Black ColorBox Dye ink. 

Look how adorable the finished card turned out...

Sometimes we're late. Sometimes we miss Birthdays. Thankfully, we have creative ways to make up for it!

I hope you enjoyed this card tutorial and it inspires you to create something... even if it is a little past due!

Until next time...

HAPPY CRAFTING!

~Mitsyana

DISCLAIMERS

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The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with each manufacturer, provider, or party in question.

This blog contains affiliate links, clicking and shopping through these links helps to support and run the Up On Tippy Toes blog at no additional cost to you.

Just For You Gift Set

Hello Crafty Friends! I'm here with Team DCWV today to show you a couple projects I made using one of the newest releases that will be making it onto Joann Stores across the nation!!

Both projects were made using gorgeous paper from Peri & Peach Stack.

Supplies Used

Peri & Peach Stack (DCWV)

Lori Whitlock's Scalloped Gable Box (Sizzix)

Eileen Hull's Kitchen Labels (Sizzix)

Lynda Kanase's Photo Banners (Sizzix)

Sticker Maker (Xyron)

Tape Runner (Xyron)

ColorBox Blends- Melon (Clearsnap)

Tulle Mini Blooms - Ballet Pink  (Maya Road)

Flowers (Maya Road)

Silk Ribbon

3D Dots 

Clear Liquid Adhesive

Bling

On top of this being stack being filled with pretty patterns and foil, I love that these paper are all double sided as well. 

For today's project I decided to use this beautiful pattern with a dark blue midnight blue with pink and white flowers. The flip side to this pattern is a very feminine white and pink flower/ sunburst pattern.

To make my box I used my Lori Whitlock Gable bBx die and die cut 2 pieces. Then, die cut 2 more scalloped handles from the reverse side of the paper for a bit of contrast.

To attach I simply ran the handles through my sticker maker and attached to the top.

Then folded the box panels on the premade crease lines and used my tape runner on the flaps and attached them together.

I used crinkled silk ribbon to tie a simple bow and attached my tulle flower. I glued the flower just under the bows not allowing the recipient to get in and out of the box with ease.

Another wonderful perk to many DCWV stack is that they include the awesome sheet full of cut outs, sentiments, and journaling tags.

I found this gorgeous one that says "hello, beautiful" in gold foil! The shine is just stunning!!

I used one of my Eileen Hull Kitchen Labels to die cut it out then attached foam adhesive to the back and mounted it to the front of my box.

This box is almost too pretty to open! It's a good thing I put a special gift that is equally beautiful inside to make it worth opening! LOL

And since I'm gift giving, you know I have to include a card!!

The gable box used less than a sheet a paper to make. So I used the leftover from the same sheet to make a coordinating card.

I cut my biggest piece to 4"x 5.25" (A2 card mat size). The dark blue strip was cut at 1.5"x 5.25". The Pennant flag measure 1"x 5". The sentiment strip was cut directly out of the same sheet the "hello, beautiful" was from. No measuring involved. 

I layered the pieces onto a standard A2 (4.25"x 5.5") sized hit card base, simply attaching with tape runner.

I die cut 3 of the bigger leaves from the Lynda Kanase Photo Banner set from this soft periwinkle blue and white polkadot paper (also from the Peri & Peach Stack).

 I also die cut 6 stemmed leaves out of peach and gold foiled paper. Then inked the edges of the leaves with Melon ColorBox Blends applicator.

I attached the leaves onto the card using clear liquid adhesive and topped with paper roses.

Finally, I attached a little bling to the lower right corner.

I really love how the little pop of periwinkle just leaps off the card.

I really love how this gift set came out! Very feminine and elegant!!

I hope you've enjoyed today's project!!

Thanks for stopping by and have a beautiful day!!

Until next time...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!

~Mitsy

Floral Keepsake Box

Hello Crafty Friends!!

It's a gorgeous day today! A complete 180 from the weather we had the last few days. I loathe gray skies and stormy weather. So, to see the sun out with blue skies and hear the birds chirping outside my window, it makes my heart happy! To know even after a little bit of ugly, the world seems beautiful!

And, when I feel good inside it extends outward. I get inspired by the way I feel and what I see around me. Today's project is no exception...

I made this lovely Floral Keepsake Box featuring Eileen Hull Design's dies and her wonderful ColorBox Blends applicators by Clearsnap!!

Supplies Used

Big Shot (Sizzix)

Eileen Hull Flower, Pansy Die (Sizzix)

Eileen Hull Leaves Die (Sizzix)

Eileen Hull Cookie Box Die (Sizzix)

Eileen ColorBox Blends - Melon, Wildberry, Beach, Nutmeg (Clearsnap)

Peri & Peach Stack (DCWV)

Glitzy Pastels Stack (DCWV)

Chipboard

Creative Station (Xyron)

Velvet Flowers 

Rhinestone

Brad

Cheesecloth

Crinkled Silk Ribbon

Fabric Tack 

I have been very curious about these blends from Eileen Hull and Clearsnap for quite some time now.  I was so ecstatic when I was given the opportunity to play with and create using them.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with this product, here's a little background on these amazing inks...

 1) It works as an ink pad and sponge dauber all in one. Cool!! I dount have to struggle looking for a dauber or blending tool when I need one... it's already built in!! 

2) It hold up to 10x's MORE ink than traditional ink pad. What, what??!! Yes!! Exactly what I said... 10x's the ink!! It's like having the equivalent to an ink pad and refill bottle in one (actually this applicator contains more fluid than a traditional refill/ reinker bottle). 

3)The price point... This applicator cost less than the average ink pad (without a re-inker). These typically runs around $5.50... A steal!!Especially considering that it has a built in re-inker!! Most refills cost 2-3 times that of their ink pad counterparts.

When I got the inks in I uncapped the heads and noticed that they were white. I first had to "prime the pump". 

For my example above, I used one of my large acrylic blocks, faced the applicator sponge side down, and pressed the sponge head in an up and down motion till the ink started to surface. then gently rubbed the sponge into the ink in a circular motion. 

Press & rub, press & rub, till I got to the the consistency and richness I wanted. So super easy. Now the applicators are ready for inking projects. If at anytime they become dry or I just want the color to be a little more saturated, all I have to do is give it a few more pumps and I'm good to go!!

Another AMAZING fact about this project... they are permanent once heat set!! Which is awesome for what I wanted to use them on... Glitter Paper!!

For today's project I wanted to use this gorgeous glitter paper! I love bling! And paper is no exception! But with glitter paper ink usually will rub off because the glitter pieces are very similar to that of plastic or, in some cases, metal. These non-porous surfaces make it hard for inks to adhere as there are no pores to sink into. So this was going to be an experiment for me, which I'm happy to report, WORKED!!

I started off by first, die-cutting my gold glitter paper using Eileen Hull's Pansy flower die. Then used the Melon Blends applicator to add color to the centers and tips of the petals, softly blending it out.

I heat set the first layer of color to prevent it from rubbing off. Once these blends are heat set, the color is permanent. They don't go anywhere!!

Once the first color was heat set and cooled, I used I added the darker color right over it. I just didn't spread the color out as much so the lighter color was also showing.

You can see a big difference layering with a deeper color (lower left pic). It adds so much depth.

Here's another cool fact...

Heat setting glitter paper naturally makes the edges curl!! Win-win for me!! The curled petals adds volume!! Now I don't need to bring out any special tools and hand curl them! YES!!

**Insert fist pump**

For a bit of added texture, I decided to mix in a few premade velvet flowers and attached them together with a brad through the center hole.

I also die-cut Leaves from glitter paper. This time using green glitter paper with Ocean and Nutmeg Blends. I gave my leaves a vein down the center and inked across the raised edge. Then heat set it to be permanent.

I wanted this flower to be the focal point of my keepsake box...

This box I wanted so bad and had been at the top of my wish list as soon as it was released. This is Eileen's Cookie Box Die. The scalloped edges are super cute!

Well, it finally came in and I knew I had to use it right away.

I like to die-cut my paper and chipboard together. Then run my paper pieces into my Creative Station and adhere my pieces onto the chipboard. 

Then, I fold the box along the crease lines.

I use a quick dry liquid adhesive to attach the my chipboard pieces together and added an extra piece (that was intended to be the bottom base) onto the inside of the top cover. When press down it holds the lid in place.

Like I said, I wanted the flower to be the focal point so besides using pretty I didn't do much else to this box. It was already very pretty and I didn't want to detract from that.

I used more clear adhesive to add my leaves, flower, and a strip of cheesecloth to the top of the box. Why cheesecloth?? It's a very easy and inexpensive filler that looks gorgeous! 

Added a bit of crinkled silk ribbon and presto... 

A beautiful floral keepsake box!!

I hope that this project has inspired you to try new things and new techniques... 

It's amazing where an idea might take you!

Until next time...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!

~Mitsy