I came up with this idea after another hunt through my studio for things to use with my gel printmaking plate. Did you know that low-profile cutting dies, such as the Spellbinders Nestabilities are perfect for masking and ghost printing? The key to their use is to apply them, cutting edge UP onto your plate. You don't want that raised ridge being pressed into the plate. But with the pressure … [Read more...]
Tools for the Wandering Artist
When traveling for work or recreation I like to take time to make little bits of art. Sometimes the airport layover becomes more than you bargained for; or the weather doesn't agree with your beach plans. It's always nice to have a little toolkit on hand in these situations. I have taken each of these toolkits with me on my travels and in my carry-on luggage with no problems. I've provided … [Read more...]
Exercise: Dylusions Mixing Triads
Monday morning and the kids are off to school. I've got scads to do (who doesn't?), but I like to start out the creative part of my day with a loosening up exercise: either making a little something or getting to know a supply better. Today the supply is Dylusions brand of paints by Ranger Signature Designer, Dyan Reaveley. Sometimes I am lucky enough to have an entire range of color from a … [Read more...]
Gel Printing Plates and the MISTI
Recently I had a very productive stamping session making movie party invitations. I used the small gel printing plate shapes with the MISTI to make two cards at once with perfect precision. Looking at the shapes in this set, I was struck by how the Triangle and the Rectangle shapes combined to make a Pause / Play looking button combo. Add to the inspiration, the Iron Man and Captain America color … [Read more...]
Island of Misfit Stamping Tools
Do you have creative tools that never seemed to get past 'Go'? Tools that seemed like a good idea at the time -- but then the time never really came to pass, unless you count the cobwebs collecting on them? So it was for these sad tools: a collection of Just Rite Wood Mounts for making my own sentiments and a Rollagraph holder and wheels. UNTIL TODAY. Today, they became COOL again … [Read more...]
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