Artsy Inkers
Stamping => Stamping Swaps => Topic started by: lovepug2 on March 25, 2015, 08:22:03 AM
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I'm a little earlier than normal for this but I've got a lot going on over the next week so I wanted to get this up.
Send by date is April 14th
For April the image requirement is spring. Pull out any of your favorite springtime images you want to use! Flowers, trees, butterflies, you name it! It's up to you :)
And for technique requirement -faux tile! I will link a tutorial for this and I'm fine if you don't use glossy accents or diamond glaze. I know not everyone may have it
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/fauxtile/
Here's the swap list!
Daniel to LeighAnn
LeighAnn to Heidi
April to Daniel
Sarah to Melissa
Melissa to Cindi
Cindi to Kathy
Heidi to Sadie
Sadie to Sarah
Kathy to April
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I will join. This is an interesting technique for an ATC. I think the most thought is going to go into what image will work well with the technique and the small size. Thanks for hosting!
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LOL, Pug! I love your technique choice for April!
I agree with Heidi that choosing image(s) may take some real thot. And... Using the technique as given on the (great) link, also means that players may have to do some work so the final ATC is the 'right' size & the image(s) suitabley separated into tiles.
'Course there are other methods for tackling 'faux tile', but it's gonna be fun seeing how players/swappers deal with what's needed.
Not sure yet if I can join, but definitely considering it, LeighAnn. O0 :smitten:
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Sign me up! This may be the only swap I get to do for April as it a really busy month this year!
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LeighAnn & I exchanged emails yesterday. We worked out a plan to allow me to join the swap fun. O0
Because (like Melissa) I don't know what April will bring with the house & such, I figured I'd better make mine while I could.
As I shared with Pug, I made 2 ATCs. One used pretty much the version in LeighAnn's link & wasn't as tough to figure out for the spacing as it might have been. The 2nd ATC used a technique I shared with Pug in the email. It's still 'faux tile', but a bit easier to do since it doesn't require cutting the image into pieces. LeighAnn liked the idea.
I'm mailing the ATCs to her today & she can decide how she wants to deal with them far as swappers go. ;)
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Please sign me up! I think my biggest challenge will be lining all those tiles up straight! Hmmm, I know I've used a transfer technique ... using repositionable adhesive and book covering contact paper ...
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Oh good! I'm glad you were able to join in Daniel!
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Glad you got to join in Daniel....I was wondering if there will be a time when you might get cut off from joining... :'(
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I want to play, too.
Yeah, Daniel, I'm glad you will be able to join in this month.
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Me too, me too. This is gonna take a little thought to figure out what will work on an ATC to cut into yet smaller pieces......
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I wanna play #>
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Please remind me, what will the "mail by" date be?
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Me also... what are our dates? Oh... looks like I am too late for this.
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Sorry, I've been MIA! We were out of town over the weekend and my kids are both sick now so I've been busy!
Kathy, you're not too late!
The send by date will be April 14th.
I updated the OP with swap partners O0
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Not a problem LeighAnn.
:( Sorry about the kids :(
Hope your household gets back to normal soon.
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...Hope your household gets back to normal soon.
LOL, Cindi! What is this 'normal' you speak of? :laughhard:
Yeah, Pug, I do hope the kiddos feel better soon. My ATCs should arrive soon in your mailbox. I had fun with the 'tile' aspect.
Looking forward to seeing what April (CG) makes/sends me.
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lol, I'm still trying to find out what normal is for us :laughhard: . One thing I've learned from having 2 so close in age is that if one gets sick with something, the other will get it too. And eventually either DH or I will end up with whatever it is!
I received 2 beauties from Daniel! I will get pics of them later today when I can and email them to him to share.
And I need to get started on mine, I haven't even attempted anything yet ???
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I started on mine. Found the perfect stamp but stamped it on textured cardstock. Started coloring it and don't like the texture at all. That's what happens when I don't wear my glasses, LOL!
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I started on mine. Found the perfect stamp but stamped it on textured cardstock. Started coloring it and don't like the texture at all. That's what happens when I don't wear my glasses, LOL!
I've stamped on textured CS, too, Kathy so I can commiserate. Sometimes--if I'm using a glaze on top of the stamping it--ends up looking ok. But (since you just started) changing to a non-textured stock sounds like a good move. LOL on the 'glasses'. I still remove mine for close work.
Glad you like my 'tile' ATCs, Pug. A good bit of the fun I had making them was using 2 different ways to 'glaze' them. Although you aren't making glaze a 'must' for this, I had the stuff & found each glaze type--liquid & EP had advantages & drawbacks. I'll share more when I upload them.
LOL on the 'normal', pal. My sisters, brother & I were fairly close in age & any (contagious) illness swept thru all 4 of us.
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Our pal & swap hostess is still feeling 'under the weather' but LeighAnn still sent me pix of my 2 ATCs. Bless her heart! :smitten:
I believe I've covered the hows & whats in my upload comments, but feel free to ask if something's not clear.
Dogwood ATC (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=1428)
April Rain (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=1427)
Aside to LeighAnn... April rain is my fave--for many of the reasons you mentioned in the email. :smile:
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Glad you got them uploaded, Daniel!
And I thought April might be your fave too!
I wish everyone could feel the texture that it has, so cool. Thanks for sharing with me :smitten:
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Great ATCs Daniel.
I've got Melissa's address, now I just need to figure out what I'm going to do for my ATC.
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Daniel, I love your ATC's!!!! They are very different but both are awesome.
I have no idea what I am going to do yet!
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Thanks for all the kind praise for my ATCs.
LeighAnn did a great job with this month's 'required'. So glad it's a swap because (like many projects) just a photo (even really good ones) doesn't replace the 'feel' of a piece. Nice being able to have a friend who can speak to what our stuff is when we can hold it in our hands.
Several of you have praised my 'April Rain' as ART. Aw shucks. Y'all are gonna make me blush--not! ;D
The best part of being one of many talented people here @ AI is knowing that none of them will measure their work by that of anothers. We're all way too smart to fall into that trap. :knuppel2: :laugh:
Can't wait to see where 'tiles' takes all of y'all. Betting there'll be some that go way beyond what's 'required'. But 'no pressure', of course! :laughhard:
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Is anyone else having trouble with their "tiles" laying flat and not curling?
I think I have to start again and not put as much glossy accent on each tile.
Also, is anyone else's gloss accent have a yellowish color to it?
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Oh my gosh Melissa! I am definitely having the same problem!
I had mine all nice and flat but only with one coat of dimensional magic. After I put the second coat on, it is all curling up and coming off the paper again. I am going to try using Elmer's craft bond glue pen. That helped stick it back down the first time.
Mine is not yellow however. But then I used Dimensional Magic, not glossy accents. Don't know if that makes a difference.
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Is anyone else having trouble with their "tiles" laying flat and not curling?
I think I have to start again and not put as much glossy accent on each tile.
Also, is anyone else's gloss accent have a yellowish color to it?
I have had the glossy accents change color when placed over a water soluble ink or colored in image. Could that be what is happening?
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Curling can be a real problem when we use liquid glazes on paper & cardstock. It happened with the ATC I made using Diamond Glaze. I'm guessing 'Glossy Accents' is a similar product.
There are a couple of ways you can avoid--or minimize--curling. If you stamp on a larger-than-ATC-sized piece, you can secure the piece to your work surface. Then glaze as usual. Once the glaze has dried trim the piece to the ATC size.
If you have a good temporary adhesive, you can make the whole ATC & secure it to the work surface with the 'TA'. the 'secret' is not to give the base paper/cs a chance to curl as it dries.
IF your tiles have curled, don't dispair! Place them glaze-side-down on a firm surface & weight them with a book. Had I done that with my curled piece it might not have cracked--but I was hurrying (as usual). But if you do get cracks? You have to decided whether they're 'deal breakers'.
Far as glazes producing 'color change'? Heidi is spot on. And even non-water soluable inks can be affected depending on the various formulas for inks & glazes. You can always spend time researching online or just try it & see what happens.
When I did my bird ATC I used markers to color & the Diamond Glaze definitely altered the look of the colored parts. Happily, I like the effect.
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When I did my tiles I cut them first and then put the glossy accents on. There is a tiny bit of the edges that curled but they are 1" square so the curling doesn't affect anything. I thought that was the way this technique was done; to put the glossy on after they were cut but before they are glued down. Are you guys cutting, gluing, and then putting glossy accents on? That would be easier than trying to hold a 1" square and put glossy accents on that square....LOL
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I went back & read Pug's OP, Sadie. She doesn't say we have to do our faux tiles exactly like the tutorial. We don't even have to use glazes if we don't have any onhand.
The (liquid-glazed) tiles on one of my ATCs aren't even squares. ;) And I so love how flexible so many of our Challenges are here @ AI. 'Course I also 'like' :tickedoff: ;D the challenges whose 'required' hold me to a specific set of musts. Both give me ways to explore & expand. ;)
In the case of my glazed ATC, I stamped the image(s), cut into tiles & glued to the base before glazing the entire ATC--including its 'grout' base.
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I was looking at the tutorial today and wondering if it could be glazed before cutting. However, I don't think I will. I noticed they used scor tape in the tutorial to make sure the tiles are really glued down and I think that is a good idea. I like the idea of dimension and imperfection with the glazed tiles warping a tiny bit.
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I was looking at the tutorial today and wondering if it could be glazed before cutting. However, I don't think I will. I noticed they used scor tape in the tutorial to make sure the tiles are really glued down and I think that is a good idea. I like the idea of dimension and imperfection with the glazed tiles warping a tiny bit.
I missed the scor tape in the tutorial, Heidi. Thanks for sharing. A strong double-face tape is a big help when adhering curled pieces. I love my Scor Tape!
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I cut my tiles first then put glossy accent on them---I'm not sure you could cut them after applying glossy accent first --I would think it could crack the GA if you did.
I am thinking that maybe I made my tiles TOO small---after reading Sadie mentioning that her's are 1"--lol, mine are around 1/2"x1/4"! ;D That may be my problem--maybe they are too small to stand against the GA strength.
I love they way they look though! It is really neat having the GA on top---I have to remember to use GA more in cards---but I di need to figure out how to deal with the curl etc....hopefully it gets better with larger pieces and I will also try the tips everyone is giving---TY!! O0
I do realize (though forgot, lol) that GA can take up some color sometimes from things it is applied over.....but this yellowing I am referring to, can be seen when you look at the bottle. I have Crackle Accent also and I remember that they looked the same when I bough them a few years ago (thus I needed to make sure I grabbed the correct label color/bottle before applying).....well now the crackle is still clear in the bottle, but my GA has this yellowish/slightly cloudy look----it still "works" though---you can still see-thru the GA after it's applied and the yellow hue doesn't really change the colors it's applied over too much----I really don't think anyone would notice it's yellowish tone on CS w/o showing the crackle accent bottle right next to it.
Oh and I have no idea where my brain was last night when I was gluing down the tiles, lol!! I was kinda concerned that they were curled so I unculred them slightly then when and got my Tombow's multi-purpose glue---which does a great job for me to hold things on to anything I glue it to---but for some reason I thought i't d be a good idea to apply glue to the entire ATC at once and then add the tiles one by one to the ATC, lol!! oh I have glue to clean up off the ATC today! Not sure what I was thinking!---why I didn't add glue to each tile individually, lol!
I do love how my ATC does look like a picture that is on tile...so neat.....I may can still send the one I made---I just need to check the curling again today and also see if the excess glue comes off any more.
I have to ask: what is "scor tape"?--I know it's probably double-sided tape, right? But could I use my ATG or is this tape even stronger?
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I haven't started my ATC yet, so I really appreciate all the tips.
Melissa - wow those are small tiles. Scor tape is firmer that the tape used in an ATG Gun and I think it may be stronger. Oh, and my glossy accents is a bit yellowed, too.
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LOL, Melissa! Don't you love those 'DOH' moments--aka "What was I thinking?!". :laughhard: We've all had them.
What Sarah says about scor-tape is true. I love mine. It comes in two widths--eighth & quarter inch. Strong as it is, I still (sometimes) weight down pieces to ensure that it sticks well.
I agree that those are fairly small tiles. Good for you! Can't wait to see it. I'm betting it's a bit like a mosaic. Not an easy look to achieve with stamping & 'cut' tiles since many mosaics employ lots of small pieces.
Given the talent in our membership, it's a rare challenge that doesn't produce amazing pieces from every player! Even better that we all gain from what others share with us!
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I finished mine and it is going in tomorrow's mail for CaribbeanGirl! I got it to stop curling mostly, hehehe. That Elmer;s craft glue is good stuff.
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I finished mine and it is going in tomorrow's mail for CaribbeanGirl! I got it to stop curling mostly, hehehe. That Elmer;s craft glue is good stuff.
Amen on the Elmer's, Kathy! Not only is it a great glue, but it even makes a pretty good 'glaze'. I thin it with a few drops of water. You can even tint it with a drop of ink or (liquid) food coloring. ;)
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Oooo.. I'll have to try that!
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I have something I need to cut up and hope it works so it can get sent out by tomorrow (deadline! :D
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Thanks Sarah for letting me know your Glossy Accent is yellowing also. :smile:
I'll have to look into Scor-Tape---the strength that Sarah and Daniel noted about the tape has me curious.
Well I thought I could maybe wipe off the dried (and sticky) glue off the ATC I did last week---nope....so I redid it this afternoon and cut the tile larger (I will also show the smaller tiled ATC I did after Cindi gets her ATC from me). I decided that while I'm at it, I'll make me a matching ATC using the larger tiles.
So while I was filing in the tiles with glossy accent, I finished one set, then moved over to fill in another set and halfway through the other set, I felt something cool through my shirt sleeve on my elbow ..... that's when I remembered I had Cindi's tiles drying next to my arm.....yep I totally ran over two of her tiles with my elbow and had them stuck to my shirt sleeve. lol! ::) My goodness this ATC is giving me fits! But I so love the results, lol! I think I was able to save the two tile by adding more glossy accent (so Cindi if you happen to notice tiny red lint in two of your tiles, you know why..... ;D but I do think I got most of them out).
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My ATC is out in the mailbox waiting pickup tomorrow and will be on its way to Sadie. I thought this was a big challenge and I did end up doing something slightly odd with the technique. I am looking forward to seeing the ATCs in the gallery as soon as they get to their destinations!
Thanks LeighAnn for hosting!
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Melissa - I did something similar. I was wiping off the tip of the nozzle for my glossy accents, and ended up dragging the paper towel through my drying tiles. I added more GA, and they turned out fine.
Then I had a brilliant :idiot2: idea yesterday. I coated the ATC base with quick drying spackle that I tinted with some paint. I figured I could push the tiles into the spackle and it would look like real grout. Unfortunately, the tiles did not stick in the spackle. So I had to scrap some off where the tiles would go and attach the tiles with adhesive. It will be going out in the mail tomorrow.
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Sorry, I've been MIA. Did you know you can catch strep twice? As in get over it and get it back again? Neither did i ::) :knuppel2: :tickedoff:. I got over it, little DS got it and I got it again! Seriously. I'm so very glad this winter is OVER! im back to feeling like my normal(whatever that is) :laughhard: self and getting back in to the groove of day to day things. Heidi, your ATC should go out tomorrow as long as it dries overnight!
And this technique was a pain to do for an ATC! I'm sorry, I haven't had a chance to catch up on the tread but I at least learned a few things about which adhesives worked best along the way! I didn't have any scor or red tape. I had the best luck with my tombo mono multi. I tried my craft bond by elmers but it kept slipping on me and I messed up my first atc because of it. I've tried many different liquid adhesives and none compare to my Tombow mono glue(it's in the green and white bottle). I vow to not cheat on it again!
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Oh I'm sor sorry LeighAnn that you had strep 2x!!!!! :o I'm glad you are feeling better!
I too used Tombow Mono glue---and it worked great as long as I didn't get any on my fingers that then got on the tiles... :) and as long as I did each tile individually instead of laying glue out all over the ATC before adding the tiles like I did the first time.
I think mine is all dry so it should be going out today!
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I use Beacon's Fabri Tac glue on most things. It is really sticky and it dries pretty fast. I have used it for years with success. I don't use it for putting big pieces of background on a card though, for that I use my ATG gun. Amazon Link for Fabri Tac Glue. (http://smile.amazon.com/Beacon-Fabri-Tac-Permanent-Adhesive-4-Ounce/dp/B00178MNFO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429023640&sr=8-1&keywords=fabri+tac+glue)
I mailed my ATC yesterday so it is on it's way to Craft Nerd. I hope it arrives in a timely manner and in one piece.......LOL!
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Cindi, I have your ATC in the mailbox!!
Thanks Sadie for sharing which glue you used---I have not seen this glue!
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This thread is full of good tips! There are a million and one adhesives and it's good to hear what works, and when.
Cindi if you happen to notice tiny red lint in two of your tiles, you know why
;D I won't look too closely! Sorry it gave you fits!
I took a little bit different route with the tile technique. I used all archival inks to try and avoid the color being picked up by the glossy layer ... but then I decided to use embossing powder instead of glossy accents. I recently purchased what was called Ultra High Gloss Clear embossing powder from Viva Lasvegasstamps. I pressed the tile pieces to a Versamark pad and then coated them with EP. While the first coat of EP was still warm, I sprinkled on a second coat and heated again. I think I got a nice glossy look with maybe a little less dimension than glossy accents. The technique video said glossy accents dries in about 20 minutes but I don't think that is the case here in humid FL.
SWLady, your ATC is on its way!
Note to lovepug2 : so sorry about your bouts with strep! no fun! You probably know, but make sure you buy a new toothbrush. That is one way we can re-infect ourselves with colds, etc. Also ... my daughter had strep when she started kindergarten. 3 days after her antibiotic finished, she'd get it again ... finally after probably 3 different antibiotics they treated her with a drug used to treat TB and that finally knocked it. Hope you are done for good!
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Pug - I'm so sorry you got strep twice. What a bummer. I'm glad your back to feeling yourself.
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TFS Cindi. ITA that this month's Challenge has provided us all with great tips & ideas! O0
I went the EP route on one of my ATCs, too (April Rain). I liked it for the speed since it didn't need drying time--AND the tiles didn't curl. ;D A few years ago Ultra thick EP was a craze, but not having it was ok because (like you) I just kept building layers of regular clear EP. An added advantage of the EP glazing is the ability to add texture with stamps & such while the EP is still not completey cooled & set. I used a rubberstamp, but suspect clear ones would work as well.
About the only disadvantage is the thickness, but if we use thicker stock for the tiles--like matteboard--that's not a big problem.
Something we didn't discuss, but someone may have tried, is using acetate or shrink plastic for the tiles. Stamped with StazON they would still feel/look like glazed tiles & the shrink plastic becomes quite thick as well.
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LeighAnn, I am so sorry about your double illness. Hopefully with spring's arrival you will all be well soon!
Daniel, I like your ideas! I wish I had heard them before I did my ATC. Fun!
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...Daniel, I like your ideas! I wish I had heard them before I did my ATC. Fun!
LOL, Heidi! You can always make an ATC. ::) Actually? I like the ideas, too. But... both would most likely be labor intensive to figure some things out. I'm glad mine didn't go those routes. ;D
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Received a beautiful ATC from Kathy today. Can't wait for everyone to see it. It is amazing!!
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Sarah I received your ATC today! I was afraid from your last posting that you scrapped the "grout" idea!---so glad to see you didn't!! Love the image too that you used!hank you Sarah!
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Happy mail! Melissa, your ATC arrived! I love it! I'm anxious to hear how you made the background (looks like a pretty sky). Is it alcohol ink? I love the image you chose and the fact that I can see sparkle and metallics through the glaze. Very cool! Thank you so much!
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Melissa - glad you liked the grout effect. I will post the pick tomorrow.
Sadie - I got happy mail today. I love both the ATC and the card. So very pretty.
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I received my ATC from Cindi yesterday. It is awesome! And I love the card she sent with it! Cindi, I'm wondering how you got the paper glittery. Did it come that way or did you add something to make it glitter?
Will post pics of mine to April in a bit.
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I am glad you liked the ATC Craft Nerd, it was fun to make. Link To ATC (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=1480#top_display_media)
HowdyHeidi I got your ATC in the mail yesterday. I really like the flower stamps and the colors you used. The itty bitty bow in so cute. Thank you very much.
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CarefreeSadie, I love your handpainted tile! It looks so real!
SWLady, if you mean the glitter on the card (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=79&pid=1389#top_display_media), it came that way. It is from a box of blank glitter cards, DCWV I think.
If you are referring to the glitter on the base/grout of the ATC (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=1482#top_display_media), I used a glittery embossing powder from Sparkle 'N Sprinkle.
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Wow! All this month's ATCs have been so great! It's such fun seeing how each of us appoached the requirements. I've picked up info & inspiration from all so far. And I have no doubt It'll be the same for all the ones yet to be shared.
One thing I've noticed is how well the various photos provide a sense of the 'tiles' being dimensional. I know that when we take pix of many of our prokects it's not always easy to discern what's layered on what. Sometimes there's an optical illusion that a top layer looks inlaid. So far that hasn't been true with this month's ATCs. That's even true for my 'April Rain' which is not layered in any way. I can say that 'cause Heidi took its picture. :smile:
Can't wait to see the other ATCs! O0
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I'm glad you liked the ATC Cindi!! and I was hoping you would notice the sky, lol!!! ;D I made it by coloring with chalk and then I was going to add "clouds" with my India ink PITT pen from Faber-Castell---well the clouds kinda disappeared on the CS (as many know who have this pen has said), but I noticed it blended the chalks into a neat BG!!! Cool!! So I decided to color the entire BG and leaves with the pen. I really like the results and I want to do more with the pen and chalk. I'm so glad you noticed. :smitten: Below, I'll attach a photo that zooms into the chalk/india ink BG before it had glossy accent added (the zoomed in photo I attached below is from the ATC I made for my collection so it won't match the BG on your ATC, Cindi--just FYI---but it's the same colors/technique etc).
Here's the ATC I sent Cindi: birdie tiles (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=1483&message_id=79793f080c393f9a6e133b98261515e6&message_icon=info#cpgMessageBlock)
I wanted to show the BG I adhered the tiles to before I added the tiles so I attached it below too. I also attached the original tile ATC I made and you can see the curl that has---AND it is still sticky due to my absent-minded moment when making it.
Thank you LeighAnn for a fun challenge---yes it gave me some challenge but that is GREAT!!! I love the results and I learned alot from this swap!
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TY for all the 'extras', Melissa! They are (like those of other Inksters) 'more than welcome.
I checked out & praised your 'sent' ATC before looking at your first effort. Now that you've shown that I am so hoping you can 'save' it despite the curl & remaining stickiness.
It isn't often that we get an opportunity to see & compare a project's first attempt & its final result. WTG!
I still love your sent ATC, but the 'oops' version just blows me away! The shape & placement of the tiles is so wonderful. Its mix of rectangles & squares is a great composition of shapes & adds interest to the great image. Ditto on the 'grout space' between the tiles. The fact that it varies in thickness reinforces the look of handlaid tiles. Even the (slight) imperfection of the tiles alignment adds to its beauty. I'll tuck that into my memory, for sure. O0
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I received LeighAnn's ATC in a lovely card today! Thank you very much.
I will be posting mine to the gallery later on.
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Melissa - I can't believe how small the tiles were on your first attempt. I agree with Daniel, I hope you can save it.
Here is the ATC I made. Tree ATC (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=1485&message_id=e3bec766cc6fae6eae11acd28032e78e&message_icon=info#cpgMessageBlock)
The picture doesn't show the shine of the tiles but it is does show the grout better than the other pictures I took. And I just noticed that I attached the middle tile on the left the wrong way. Oopps. :o
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Melissa, thanks for the extra photos and explanation. I have a white Pitt pen, but just heard it was a good, opaque white. I hadn't heard of it's ability to be used with chalks. I need to look in to that more. Your background is nice too. It adds a lot of interest from the fact that it's not just a solid color. The sky is beautiful, how could I not notice! O0
Sarah, love your ATC and your colored "grout". I'm surprised the tiles wouldn't stick in it, but you accomplished a good save! Good idea to use Pitt pens to color, I guess so the color would stay permanent under the glaze? It worked!
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Melissa,
I just went back to read about the "sticky" situation. I think one of the properties of Tombow mono that people (Kristina Werner?) like is the fact that excess adhesive can be rubbed away. Do you have an adhesive eraser? Maybe you can rub it out of the grout lines, with your finger, or the eraser. If not, my next suggestion would be baby powder. Stickers can be made unsticky by brushing the back with baby powder. I can't promise it won't appear a little whitish. You might want to try a small spot or try it on a scrap paper. Maybe brushing baby powder over the ATC will unsticky your grout lines. It's definitely worth saving.
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That's one of the things I like most about the Tombow adhesive. I usually remove it by using my finger to rub away the excess. I've used an eraser before but it left marks on my paper. I think it may have been the type of eraser I used.
Heidi, I'm glad you liked it! I will try and upload it today. I'm so behind here! Life has been crazier than normal and I apologize for my absence :'( . I hope to catch up soon with everyone, I've missed all of my Inkster pals :smitten:.
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No problem, LeighAnn!
http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=1488#top_display_media
My ATC is much simpler than many of you were able to create, but I do like it. If I had it to do over again, there are so many fun options from seeing what you all did!
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Thanks everyone for your kind words about my original ATC. :smitten: It's funny how mistakes really can be beautiful: after the first cut to make the tiles on my original ATC, I thought "uh-oh...now how far do I go before my next cut?....I should've done some math first...." :-\
I really do like the original and I am going to keep it---I had been trying to think if I should put plastic over the top, but that would hide the glossy accent and it's neat appeal....so I am glad to hear from Cindi and LeighAnn that I can rub the glue away!! I did try to remove the adhesive the first time with a papertowel and water but it didn't seem to budge. ??? I will try rubbing it away! O0
Cindi I didn't know they made adhesive erasers! And I'll try the baby powder too if needed---TY for your brainstorming! :smitten:
I hadn't heard of it's ability to be used with chalks.
Lol! Cindi, I hadn't heard about the PITT pen being used with chalks either----it was just a happy find by mistake! :smile: But I will say, if you and others try it, I would have a scrap piece of paper nearby to wipe the PITT pen nib clean on----just like you do with a blending marker and water brush.
Daniel, I too liked how close the tiles were on my first attempt and I actually didn't mean to place them as far from each other as I did on my sent ATC---put once I put the 2nd tile dow, there was really no moving it since the Tombow glue takes hold fast!
Hope you can join soon LeighAnn! You've been missed! :laugh:
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Here is my ATC I sent to April. This was a fun technique.
April ATC (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=1489&message_id=e8e04a8aa2f571eac99f5b7ef56c5ad1&message_icon=info#cpgMessageBlock)
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I continue to be blown away by the diversity of this month's ATCs. And that includes yours, Heidi! Doing 'simple' is no easy matter--as many of us know. I used to cringe when editors kept after me to do 'simple & easy' projects. ;D Heidi's tile shapes & arrangement are great!
Since every player/swapper has been great at sharing how they made their pieces--including many of their 'oopsies' (sometimes 'happy accidents'), and we've also been sharing ideas we've garnered by seeing what we've all done, I thot I'd add another...
When I first viewed Nerd's ATC, I thot she had impressed a pattern into the spackle before inlaying her tiles. Turns out I was wrong (happens ::)), but it gave me an idea for a way to tackle other 'tile' jobs where I want the grout to be as dimensional as the stamped tiles without using embossing pastes, gesso, spackle, etc.
If I made & arranged my tiles (paper/CS) on my base & outlined them, I could run the base thru an embossing folder & then cut out the tile openings. Then I could glue the grout to a base & inlay the glazed tiles. NOTE! This is an idea that needs experimenting with--not a 'this is how to do it'. ;)
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No problem, LeighAnn!
http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=1488#top_display_media
My ATC is much simpler than many of you were able to create, but I do like it. If I had it to do over again, there are so many fun options from seeing what you all did!
I don't think your ATC is simpler. I think it is beautiful. I really like the stamps you used and the colors. I also like that the tiles are not all the same. I never thought to do the tiles in different sizes, but you did and they turned out wonderfully. Thank you very much for this most wonderful ATC and it will make a beautiful addition to my ATC binder. Thank you again.
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Amen, Sadie! 'Simple' is very much a relative issue. As creators we can often deem a process 'simple' because it's something we know how to do without thinking too much about it. Viewers often find 'our' simple a whole different kettle of fish. ;)
And... We can also 'compare' our efforts with those of others--especially when we're doing a challenge. Long as we don't 'po mouth' our work (not always easy), I figure it's all good. O0
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Thank you for your kind words.
And, Daniel, next time I will remember not to add a bow to stuff I send you. OR, will I add extra? :o ;) ::) You never know!
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Oh yes Heidi---when I saw yours (and Daniel's) ATCs I was so drawn to the tiles!! I never thought to do offsetting tiles or vertical tiles like Daniels'---so for me, that was not simple, lol!
So neat to see how we all take and create things using a common theme!! :smitten:
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Thank you for your kind words.
And, Daniel, next time I will remember not to add a bow to stuff I send you. OR, will I add extra? :o ;) ::) You never know!
LOL, Heidi! So glad my 'bow comment' for your tile piece didn't offend. Oh please send me a multi-bowed piece someday. I promise to be really impressed if you alter &/or make the ribbon you use for the bow(s)--and that's just for starts, pal! :knuppel2: :laughhard:
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When I first viewed Nerd's ATC, I thot she had impressed a pattern into the spackle before inlaying her tiles. Turns out I was wrong (happens ::)), but it gave me an idea for a way to tackle other 'tile' jobs where I want the grout to be as dimensional as the stamped tiles without using embossing pastes, gesso, spackle, etc.
If I made & arranged my tiles (paper/CS) on my base & outlined them, I could run the base thru an embossing folder & then cut out the tile openings. Then I could glue the grout to a base & inlay the glazed tiles. NOTE! This is an idea that needs experimenting with--not a 'this is how to do it'. ;)
Glad I could give you ideas, Daniel.
Heidi - I agree with what everybody has said in response to your comment about your ATC being simple.
Sarah, love your ATC and your colored "grout". I'm surprised the tiles wouldn't stick in it, but you accomplished a good save! Good idea to use Pitt pens to color, I guess so the color would stay permanent under the glaze? It worked!
Thanks and yep - I used the Pitt pens because they are waterproof. As for the spackle, it is a very crumbly spackle (I add water to get it to a spreadable consistency for craft project), so it is not very sticky. The texture is rougher that modeling paste. And the tiles may have stuck but I just wasn't confident that they wouldn't fall off.