I was really lucky to get sent a few of the stunning new paper cut dies from the brand new Paper Panda die release from Creative Expressions :D And I had great fun teaming them up with some of Sam Poole's Antique Sand Pastes and Botanical Stains as well :D
The Botanical stains are kind of like a dilute version of a Distress Re-inker, so they're ready to go for creating your inky backgrounds :D And they have nice subtle colours because they're based on natural dyes from flowers and vegetables :D And her Sand Pastes come in a selection of 8 colours and dry with a fantastic sandy finish :D
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To see the process behind this pair of Paper Panda cards, please watch my YouTube video below, or over on my channel CRaFTi PoTeNTiAl :D
The brand new magnetic Crafter’s Platform from Tonic Studios
is a great tool for any crafter :D Below are a few ways that I’ve been using it
either just with the 2 (very strong) magnets provided, or with an extra set of
magnets too to really hold my project in place :D I’ve also done one of my Up
Close videos giving you an in-depth look at the platform too, over on my CRaFTiPoTeNTiAl channel or embedded below :D
A few ways to use your Magnetic Platform :D
Perfect
for ink blending a panel of card, place the card at whatever angle you would
usually have your card when ink blending, but use the magnets in place of your
other hand to hold the card in place…
...then
when you come to blending the other side of the card, the magnets will prevent
any finger prints on the area you’ve already inked! I’ve just use one colour
for the demos but imagine how easy a rainbow background would be if you didn’t
have to keep correcting areas that have finger prints where you were holding
the card steady :D
Ink
blending through a stencil is also a doddle when you don’t have to apply
pressure with your non dominant hand to hold the stencil in place. Whether you
like to use Blending Daubers or…
…using
an ink blending brush, you can now ink blend one handed, using either just the
2 magnets provided or using extra magnets to completely secure your project.
Ink
sprays, who hates getting Sparkle Sprays or Mica Mists all over your hands
while crafting, you can easily use the magnets to hold your stencil in place,
that way you can keep your other hand clean :D And you can easily wipe the ink
off of your magnets with a piece of kitchen roll :D
Do
you like to colour your die-cuts with alcohol pens? I definitely do :D Now you
can easily hold them in place with the magnets as you colour, rather than
chasing them around your desk getting pen everywhere lol…
…
but how do you clean up the alcohol pen? Nuvo Cleaning Solution :D Depending on
the colour of pen you’ve used, you might see a slight shadow of colour left on
your mat, but it’ll get the majority off and won’t affect the grid markings on
your platform :D
What
about 3D mediums? Well you can definitely use the magnets (I would recommend
more than 2) to hold your stencil in place while you use your spatula to scrape
3D mediums like Nuvo Mousses or Glimmer Paste through your stencils :D
Giving you crisp results like this :D
As well as all the uses I’ve shown you above, I’m sure there
are plenty more too, including creating inky Nuvo backgrounds using the wrinkle
free technique or smooshing method, a surface for pre-making your Nuvo drops or
even just to hold your work down as you’re crafting on your knee :D There are just
so many ways you can use this fab new tool from Tonic and I’m sure you’ll think
of many more :D Christine xxx
This month's Stamp Club contains some adorable Fairy designs along with a lovely Toadstool stamp too and I just couldn't resist playing with some of the punny sentiments in the set and adding lots of elements to my cards that I could use the BRAND NEW Nuvo Alcohol Pens to colour :D And of course I had to sneak in some Nuvo Mousse and Nuvo drops too :D :D :D
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To see the process behind this trio of fungi and fairy cards, please watch my YouTube video below, or over on my channel CRaFTi PoTeNTiAl :D
