Alcohol Inks

A rare chance for me to play this week and I decided I would try out my new yupo papers and alcohol lift off ink. Having watched videos by Tim Holtz and Jennifer McGuire (my go to papercraft guru) I was keen to have a go. Here are some of my results. First, the 'failures'.

Actually I love all these cards, but the technique didn't turn out as well as I'd hoped and there's not much evidence at all of a lifting technique!! Because I had used a stamping platform I went over them again and heat embossed. Added more inks and some other media and made into cards. Well, I wasn't going to waste them, that YUPO paper is way too expensive. 

So now here are two finished cards showing the ghost image and the corresponding lifted image stamped on to ordinary cardstock. The poor image on the right is because I was on an acrylic block by now and forgot to stamp on my mat - if I had stayed on the stamping platform I could have re-stamped. I also tried out JM's asymmetric panels on the cards - quite like the effect.

Here's another one where I overstamped the lifted image. The 'ghost' piece was pretty boring so I tried a bit of stencilling with the lift ink to liven it up. Still on the fence about that one!!
















I inked up another piece of yupo and made this yummy alcohol ink background.


But despite dabbing and dabbing, and dabbing and dabbing, and dabbing and dabbing, when I gave it a burnish the image totally smudged and disappeared although I did get a reasonable lifted image. However, I simply re-inked that piece of yupo (TH says treat it like an inkpad) and tried again with better results.

Finally, I inked another piece up and got this lovely lifted image. I don't know where this is going yet but I think it is my favourite of these 'lift' images so far, with all the different colours showing through. But no successful ghost image for this one!!

I do love an inky play day. More to follow I am sure. as I have to decide what to do with those 'lifts'!

Exciting News - Working with Docrafts

As of July, I have become an independent Demonstrator with Docrafts. I must say I am enjoying it. Events usually take place in The Range - so far I have worked at Slough, Basingstoke and Watford.

Here are a some pics of samples and makes so far.

 A Spring themed card for Easter.

Cardmaking and Craft Workshop Timetable

The 2018 timetable will be posted shortly.

Tuesday Cards and Crafts
Classes run every Tuesday at Hobbycraft, Westway Cross Shopping Centre, Greenford from 11.00 - 12.30. £5 per person.

Northolt Cardmakers
This group meets once a month at Northolt Library, Bengarth Rd. 2018 dates tbc. £5 per person

Workshops
A selection of cardmaking, scrapbook and mixed media workshops run throughout the year at  various venues around the borough (Ealing). £7.50 - £15.00 pp.

All abilities welcome, all materials supplied. Whilst every effort will be made to keep to the published programme, events may be cancelled at short notice if insufficient bookings are made. Please book your place in advance to avoid disappointment. For more info or to book contact Cindy on 07910 572024, email ashplantctkp@yahoomail.co.uk or contact us via our FB page.  

Twinned Hearts - Gift Box/Home Decor

A lovely gift for Valentines or any occasion. These twinned hearts are made from a papier mache base and decorated with designer papers from the British paper-crafting company Craftwork Cards. 

The matte chalkboard finish is embellished with handmade flowers and die cuts.  

The reverse is left unembellished.

This item measures approximately 8" x 4.5" x 2".

When pulled apart the the hearts open to reveal a hidden compartment for trinkets or perhaps a small gift.

We have a FB page!!! Please visit and like The Kraft Project!!

Now to figure out how to link to Etsy.........

Flower Pops

Sweet little flowers on sticks with cotton reel bases - perfect for a little birthday or thank you gift, or just to say I'm thinking of you.

Any colour or sentiment available, with or without cotton reel and tag.
Supplied with a cello bag. 

New Dimensional Box Card Designs

Been busy creating these new dimensional flower tub cards. They fold flat to go into an envelope, and these are supplied with an extra sheet of card for additional protection. They will definitely require a LARGE stamp due to the depth of the folded card.

Tapered flower tub base made from 300 gsm white or kraft card hand stamped with wood grain pattern.
All flowers individually hand made by me, meaning that each finished card is OOAK.
A variety of sentiments and colours are available, making them suitable for birthdays, Mother's Day, special occasions and even hospital patients.

Supplied with 'protector card' and lined 7" x 7" envelope. Presentation boxes available on request. 

NEW HOME CARD

7" 7" card with roll back aperture and embossed wooden embellishment.
Options - Miscellaneous colourways,
                Personalised sentiment to aperture.

Design 3 – Bauble aperture card

Hand made 7 x 7 card made using 300 gsm centura pearl cardstock

Embossed centre panel with die cut bauble aperture with trellis and adhesive backed pearl detail.

Embossed envelope flap detail and decorative lining included.

Diecut and handmade flower embellishments

Options:

- Can be made with decorative papers rather than centura pearl card

- Choice of verses, leave blank or compose your own

- Personalised greeting as required

Design 2 – ‘Angel’ exploding box cards

Create a real statement with your Christmas cards for that special someone.
Folds flat to go in envelope. 
5 x 7 when folded.
Made on sturdy 300 gsm card decorated with designer papers.
3 Handmade layered and glittered angels per card.
Embellished with seasonal sentiment and punched snowflakes.
Supplied with personalised ‘belly band’ to hold card flat in envelope.

Panel on rear for message.
Options:

- message to front panel and bellyband can be personalised as required
- Alternative colour schemes are available
Papers and embellishments may vary

This item can be posted but would require a large stamp

Design No 1

Design No 1 - Vintage Christmas

A5 handmade card made with 3 contrasting designer papers in a vintage style.

Sample shown has a religious Vintage Christmas image set in double aperture frame, glittered edges, lace and braid trim.

Hand stamped, embossed and cut flowers.

Top RH corner be personalised (eg name or designation) or an additional embellishment will be added (eg ‘NOEL’ – see below).

  

Folded single insert with text mounted on designer papers and background snowflake decoration.

Embossed envelope flap detail and decorative lining included.

Options:

-          Alternative image or text as focal point on front of card

-          Can be made in an alternative style or colour scheme eg cutesy, folksy

-          Choice of verses, leave blank or compose your own

-          Personalisation as required

Trims and embellishments may vary but papers shown can be replicated.