Drawing With The Crafter's Workshop Stencils

Hello Hello Hello.

Sarinda here with a watercolor journal entry using TCW Stencils. I enjoy using stencils to get my creative inspiration going. Be creative with the interior line work as well add some additional lines around the outside of each drawing for interest.

Using TCW2048 Maple Leaf Frags, TCW2044 Pods Fragments, TCW2043 Poppy Fragments. The line work was done with Copic Markers Multi Liner 0.3 Fine & 0.03 Really Fine.

Out line the stencils with the 0.03 Copic Pen. Then add in the inside line work and additional outside lines.

The thicker lines in the Poppy were made with the Copic pen 0.3.

Then just add color with watercolors of your choice. I like to go outside the lines and let the colors bleed together. The less perfect the better.

Happy Spring to you.

Sarinda

The Crafter's Workshop Design Team

www.AggregateMemories.blogspot.com

Jewelry: Mini Journal Necklace

Hello Creatives-

I have a jewelry project for you using Letter press Paper, TCW Stencil as an embossing plate to make a Mini Journal Necklace.

I used my Sig Shot machine from Sizzix and the black rubber pad to make a deeper embossing impression. Using thicker card stock or Letter Press paper will lend the best results. Do the suggested stack for the machine that you are using. 

New Winter Release 2015 stencil TCW2081

I cut out the section that I liked used Distress Ink pad to add some color. Then added additional sheets of paper to the center. Punched two holes on the top, threaded steel wire and made a loop on each side. 

String beads, crystals and chain from those loops to create the chain. I made this necklace long so that I did not have to worry about a clasp it just slips over your head. 

Hope this will spark some creative juices in your own studios.

Create-

Sarinda

The Crafter's Workshop Design Team Member

www.AggregateMemories.blogspot.com

You Rock-!! Card

Hello Creatives.

Here is a  fun creative card for you today using The Crafters Workshop Metal Die Horizontal Chevron TCW1025. These dies are great to use for cards, so fast and easy.

Step 1:

Using acrylic paint and a brayer with my "Gelli Plate". I applied the paint to the Gelli Plate and then with white paper pressing it onto the painted Gelli Plate. Pulling the paper off and letting it dry.

Step 2:

Cut the white card stock with the TCW die and Big Shot machine.

Note: TCW dies are compatible with Big Shot, Cuttlebug, Wizard, Epic, Revolution, Big Kick, and other die-cutting machines.

Step 3:

Cut a folding card blank from card stock. I used dark grey. 6"x4". Then also cut out the background for the white die cut paper from the acrylic painted paper. Glue that to the back side of the die cut white paper. Add ribbon, embellishments and glue to your folded card blank.

Enjoy-! Because YOU ROCK-!

Be well-

Sarinda

TCW Design Team Member

The Crafter's Workshop, Love-!!

A Huge Thank You to The Crafter's Workshop.

Having a cup of coffee or two..... and spending some time inventorying the amazing new stencils that I have received from TCW. They are so very generous with the design team and my creativity is off the charts with the new Winter release. OMG. Stunning.

Much Love back to you, TCW. 

Wishing you a creative day-!

Sarinda

Art With Alcohol Inks and TCW Stencils

 

 

Hello There Creatives.

Here is a simple way to use your TCW Stencils and create a fun art project. 

I used my alcohol inks on a polypropylene paper known as Yupo. Make sure the ink is completely dry. Then using my favorite pen ever, Faber Castell Pitt pen in "S" Size and The Crafter's Workshop stencil TCW493S. Just outline, color in and add line work to the center details. Frame and hang. Really it is that simple.

The stencil I used. TCW493S

Enjoy-

Wishing you a Creative Day.

Sarinda

www.AggregateMemories.blogspot.com

Landscapes with TCW Stencils

 

Hello Loves-!!!

I have been loving The Crafter's Workshop new Summer release of stencils. 

Here I created a landscape using acrylic paints and alcohol inks. Then added some great layers using these new stencils with acrylic paint.

TCW481S for the sky and TCW470S for the ground.

 Hope you get a chance to play in your studios soon.
Face the Brilliance of your Dreams.
Be Well-
Sarinda
The Crafters Workshop Design Team

The Crafters Workshop Die Cuts.....

 Hello Artists-

I wanted to show you TCW Dies... I am LOVING these little gems. I wanted to show you how to make a quick fun Birthday Card with the dies. Really Quick and easy.

Plus it is my Birthday today and what better way to celebrate?!!!!

Dies I used are Solace 4x6 TCW1011 and Today TCW1034

Step 1
Cut out a card blank in white paper. Then apply Pan Pastels with application in a diagonal across the page. I used an orange, pink, pale green and dark green. Be sure to round the corners of the card.

 Step 2
Use TCW1011 and cut a die out of gray paper.

Step 3
Attach the die cut gray paper to the top of the Pan Pastel sheet with 3D tape.

Step 4
Make a banner tag out of orange card stock. Stamp  STAMPOTIQUE Stamps "Happy Birthday" with Black ink and edge with Prima's Dark Bark Chalk Edger. Add to the front of the card with 3D tape.

Step 5

Cut out TCW Today TCW1034 in white card stock. Glue to the top of the banner tag. Then add an embellishment to the upper right corner. I used Prima's Wood Embellishments from the Cartographer collection.

Thank you so much for stopping in. My wish for you today is to be creative even if it is only in your minds eye.

Much Love.
Sarinda
The Crafters Workshop Design Team.

 You can find my work at:
www.AggregateMemories.blogspot.com

Kilnformed Glass Using The Crafters' Workshop Stencils

Hello Creative Peeps.....

I am beyond excited to bring you my first tutorial with The Crafters Workshop Design Team.  Have you noticed all the amazing talent we have here? This makes me do the Happy Crazy Bunny Dance....

How do you use TCW stencils with fused glass art? I am a full time glass artist by day and a paper lover by night.  I could not think of a better way to show you my passion. Kiln- Formed (Fused) glass art. There are so many ways to use TCW products artistically. Just requires to think outside the box.

Note: This is a very brief description of the kiln formed process and requires many more steps that I did not go into here.

Here we go.

Step 1: Making the glass part sheets.
Using a sheet of Bullseye French Vanilla glass, Bullseye powered black accessory glass and a sifter. Lay TCW Subway Stencil on top of the french vanilla glass and sprinkle the black power over the top. Carefully lift stencil and place into the kiln for firing.

TCW343 Subway Stencil

Step 2:
Cut the pre-fired  part sheets into 1/2" strips.

What the part sheets looked like after first firing.

Part sheets cut up.

Step 3:
Arrange the strips of glass in a pleasing manner.

Add clear glass to the top of the strip cut glass. Then next to that add a sheet of white glass and on top of the white add Oregon Gray transparent glass. Make sure the glass is really clean as whatever is on the surface will fire into the glass.

Now it is ready for a full fuse firing in the kiln. This process will take approximately 15 hours to ramp up to 1490 degrees and cool down to room temperature.

Step 4:
Add the lacy pre-fired powder glass to the surface. Fire the glass art at a tack fuse firing, Approximately 1350 degrees. Another 15 hours in the kiln.

Step 5:

Add a mounting system onto the back of the glass to hang on your wall. ENJOY.

Take care and thank you for stopping by.
Warmly-
Sarinda
The Crafters Workshop Design Team