Showing posts with label pockets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pockets. Show all posts

Friday, October 25, 2013

When a simple thank you won't do...


Sometimes, a simple "thank you" isn't enough.
Sometimes, a paper "thank you" isn't enough.
Sometimes, any kind of "thank you" isn't enough, but something will have to do.
This is one of those times.


I'm playing with Linnie Blooms shapes again, and this time it is the new canvas pocket (available soon). It's the perfect size for a gift card or...


a pull-out message.

I stamped the pocket with Distress Inks (I love that they don't bleed on the canvas) and then added some Distress Stain color on the flap along with some washi tape and some buttons. Inside, I used more Linnie Blooms shapes (pockets, pennants, and hearts) to make a mini banner. I used acrylic paint, Copic markers, and more Distress Stains along with more washi tape to complete the banner.

Wondering how I got those letters on there? I laid down some alpha stickers and painted right over them. When the paint was dry, I lifted the stickers off and a perfect stencil remained (no seepage).




It may be small on size but it represents a BIG, heart-felt thank you for a dear friend (hope she's not reading this before I send it to her).



And, it's the gift that keeps on giving because it can be passed on and on and on to new recipients.

Spread the love.


~Kelly
 



Friday, September 27, 2013

Art Journal Cover

Happy Friday, crafty people!  Marfa (that's me ;-)) is back to show you another fun Mixed Media project using Linnie Bloom's canvas shapes.   This was sooooo much fun to do!  It is the reason why I consider myself a Mixed Media artist.  It encompasses every single craft that I can think of right now.  This project is a Design Team project forLinnie Blooms.  I used several canvas shapes that you can find at the Linnie Blooms store.  I used a birda heartpockets and pennants .  Canvas is so cool to decorate because you can do almost anything to it and it will take it!  I inked, I embroidered and I glued to my heart's content. This cover is so yummuylicious.  I can't wait to make more.   Scroll down to see a short video that's going to show you some cool details.

Here's the video:



Marfa Otano
               aka Crafting Marfa
Designer for Gina's Designs, video designer for Linnie Blooms