How To Take Down The Christmas Decorations

I’ve pondered over this, I normally take down the Christmas Decorations on January 1st, I expect that will be the same this year, however I’m going to make it an easier job this year.

It’s not just the taking down but it is the thankless task of packing them away and getting them back into the loft until the following year.

So here is how I’m going to do it this year, I’ve enrolled the help of Fairy 3 by Mo’s Digital Pencil I am also going to give you the chance of also having her to help you.

I’ve coloured here with the new shades in FlexMarkers by Letraset here is the New colour chart new colours are marked with a *

So if you would like to win your very own Fairy 3 leave a comment below and I will offer a $5.00 gift voucher as a prize.

Crayon Box Card–Teacher Gift

I’m thrilled with how this turned out. The beauty of it is it was so easy to make.

The template came from Creations by AR 

The template you get cutting files for machines and also PDF files for hand cutters like me, you also get step by step instructions and a sample of the finished template.

I used back to school ribbon and red and brown twine form Ribbon Carousel and I used Letraset transfer letters to add the Thank You Miss on the front of the box.

 

Isn't it perfect for a teacher gift?

I had the perfect afternoon making this, home alone with Les Miserables playing on my iPad while I sang along and crafted.

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Adding an Image to a T-shirt Using FlexMarkers

I thought I would try adding my own image to a T-Shirt using a heat transfer paper a Digital Image (this one is by Mo’s Digital Pencil) and Flexmarkers to colour.

I started by printing out the image I wanted to add to my shirt onto a transfer sheet remembering to mirror the image in my print settings to ensure wording would be correct once ironed on the shirt. I then cut around the image.

 

 

I placed a thick piece of card under the shirt then added the transfer paper image face down onto the shirt.

 

My transfer paper has an iron in a green circle printed on the reverse, I placed a sheet of brown paper onto of this and ironed it until the green on the transfer paper had turned brown.

 

 

I then carefully peeled off the backing paper and the image was left on my shirt.

 

 

So Flexmarkers to the ready i began to colour the image that was fused to the shirt.

 

 

Gradually laying colours and going back over when needed to deepen the shades, I didn’t want to over saturate the cloth I was wary of the marker bleeding, this way it didn’t bleed past the lines at all.

 

 

Once I'd finished colouring I covered the image again with brown paper and again ironed the image to heat set the colour.

All that is left to do is wear it. Poor lighting on my next picture because it is very difficult holding a camera whilst trying to take your own picture.

 

 

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Ice Family

 

Oh I love this little Ice family, jolly, fat, icy and adorable.

Ice Family is a Fairydoodles design by Teddybo another of her pencil drawings which are a dream to colour. My papers and sheer ribbon are from Ribbon Carousel 

They look so snug in their winter coats, hats, scarfs and mittens.

I think each morning is getting colder and colder, I even drove to work with a hot water bottle on my knee one morning, you can see the road glistening and yet they still drive like maniacs, I see an accident most mornings on my way to work, really folk come on…. do you really think it would be a Merry Christmas for your family if you hurt yourself or worse.

Stay safe and have a very Merry Christmas.

I’m having a half day today, Hairdressers is calling me and then Friday is our Christmas party then I’m free until 7th January whoop whoop.

Its Snow Fun! I’m Melting!

I had to show you this, poor guy. I first spotted him on my pal Mina’s blog and just knew I had to have him.

Melted Man from Teddybo’s Fairydoodler and better still they have a sale on.

I used regular Fishtail Banner stax by MFT Dies to cut out the patterned papers.

My ribbon is from Ribbon Carousel , and the button from Dainty Paperie, image coloured with Promarkers and Prisma Pencils.

Twine from Ribbon Carousel

This one has a Santa bell from Wholeport tied onto the twine.

Poor little guy.

Blog Candy Winners–Letraset Markers

We have winners…..

With each set that is won I will send the card that I made using the set, I think it is nice to get some inspiration along with the Markers.

The first set is the Contemporary Christmas set, brilliantly cool colours which the winner will love, along with the added metallic marker you will soon be making cards that pop.

the winner is…….

Becky Sorensen said...

Jak, as usual the coloring is amazing. You are so talented! Hugs.

6 December 2012 21:47

 

send me your details Becky and I’ll get your prize to you.

Next up is the Traditional set, warm and vibrant with a gold metallic marker.

the winner is….

Foxycrafts said...

Gorgeous cards, Jak, and brilliant colours. Love them!
Love Joan xx

6 December 2012 13:02

Congratulations ladies, and thank you to all those that entered and left wonderful comments.

Just Inklined to Hop–All that Glitters

Here we are again with our Monthly Blog Hop for Just Inklined,

Karen L  is host this month and All that Glitters is the theme and that is where you should have started.

I have chosen a Christmas image from The Best of Just Inklined 2012 cd-rom for my card.

You should have hopped here from Tangii 

Merry Christmas image was coloured with Promarkers, I have to say at this point that I struggle with the glitter element so I opted for German glass glitter and a glittery ribbon

Just to prove that the glitter is there I have a close up image as it never seems to photograph well.

I used red gems from Mei Flower for the berries.

Now hop over to Jane as I know she has something special ready to show you and remember to leave comments on all of the blogs as we always have spot prizes from the comments left.

Shimmering Card with Letraset Markers

I love to try out my markers on different card stock and paper and today I wanted to show you the results on a shimmer card stock, you would think you would loose the effect of a luxurious shimmer but in fact in enhances it.

I used the Christmas 5 Promarker + 1 Metallic packs of pens in Contemporary and Traditional and you will see for yourself the result.

First the Contemporary pack

Cool wintery colours and a silver metallic pen to add some pop.

Silk ribbon from Ribbon Carousel

and a close up to show the card still shimmers through the colour.

Next up is the Traditional Pack

Warming colours with a Metallic Gold.

Ribbon from Ribbon Carousel

Again a close up of the shimmer shining through the colour

All in All I think you'll agree it is gorgeous.

I have a set of each of these to give away, winners will be chosen from comments left, pop over to the Letraset Blog and leave a comment and you’ll have two chances of winning.

Jak x

Letraset Metallic Marker Winner

Wow so many entries for this and I know the winner will be thrilled with them.

As they are water soluble you are going to be able to create loads of different techniques as well as be able to use them to write sparkly messages inside your Christmas cards.

Thank you to all that entered and shared the blog candy over the world wide web.

the winner is ……

Judi said...

What a GREAT tutorial Jak,really helpful!
Thanks SO much for the chance to win some of these pens, they look really cool.
Judi

19 November 2012 18:03

Congrats Judy, if you can contact me with your details I will forward them to Letraset to send you your prize.

Marker Giveaway–Letraset

Just a couple more days before I do the giveaway so don't miss out especially as it is coming up to Christmas.

These Markers will be perfect for your Christmas projects.

Shiney pretty colours

All in a bubble wrap

To enter go to my post from Friday here

Making your images Pop with Letraset

I've always been a firm believer that you do not need to stick to one medium for your art work, mixing and matching can make your images pop off the page and add new dimension's to what would be a flat looking image.

At the moment Metallic Marks have 20% off so there couldn't be a better time to stock up on some of them.

here is how I used both ProMarker and Metallic Markers on the image. you can click on the image to enlarge it.

I think you'll agree the end result is gorgeous.

I'm giving away a set of the metallic Markers All you need to do is leave me a comment to enter and spread the word so tell all your friends.

Oh yes, if you also leave a comment on the  Letraset Blog you will have two chances of winning.