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I've been having lots of fun with the make It Monday challenges; I think the timing is perfect for me! Watch it on Monday evening after I get up or home, think about it until Friday, shop Friday day or evening, then create all day Saturday to have the idea come alive. Then I still have Sunday if Saturday falls apart. It's working for me, anyway- thanks Nichole and Papertrey!!
So, okay, I did not find fun foam fun or fulfilling. So nice to try a technique and not feel like I need to go out and spend $100.00 on everything in that aisle. OTOH, I like what I made! So here is my entry:
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I took a dollar frame, painted the edges red, then glued on a sheet of the red print from Men Of Life. Next I put some Chai and Chamomile Vintage Touch ink around the edges.
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I took a dollar frame, painted the edges red, then glued on a sheet of the red print from Men Of Life. Next I put some Chai and Chamomile Vintage Touch ink around the edges.
I bought only one piece of fun foam, and got white because I thought it would give me the most options. Papertrey dies cut it just like butter. I liked the Tree Trimming Trio die best with the photo. For the life of me I could not get a stamp to look good in any ink, so I just smooshed 3 different colors of Memento ink all over the cut out, then applied some red rhinestones.
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I ran a strip of Pure Poppy Saddle Stitch ribbon up the side, and anchored it with Scor-Tape. Scor-Tape anchored the tree, too. I am thinking I will either get or make some metal numbers (2010) and put them on the top somewhere.
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I ran a strip of Pure Poppy Saddle Stitch ribbon up the side, and anchored it with Scor-Tape. Scor-Tape anchored the tree, too. I am thinking I will either get or make some metal numbers (2010) and put them on the top somewhere.
7 comments:
Turned out very cute in spite of all your frustration. At least you tried it so now you know! Great idea though with many decorating possibilities!
I really like this Beth! It turned out great!
The tree (and the whole project) turned out great! I totally agree with your frustration of trying to stamp on the foam. I didn't try Staz-on, but may try that before I totally give up. My ink just kept smearing or soaking into the foam entirely. Your solution looks like it worked well!
I had the same problem with it. I like how the tree turned out though and the frame is great too!
Beth, I love your project! And that photo is really sweet :)
Hey Beth! Thanks for dropping by my blog! I haven't been around the PTI stuff much these days! Been involved in a bunch of other things. It was so nice seeing you! and I LoVE this frame! That paper is perfect for the frame and winter setting! Smart to get white foam!!
This turned out fabulous! Love your smooshing. What a great way to showcase a fabulous photo!!
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