Saturday, 7 February 2009

Paper Paradise is no more


Well the day has finally arrived. Sue has shut up shop to dedicate time to her own crafting and to spend time with the family.

I made this 4 x 4 just as a little thank you and farewell.

I coloured a piece of acetate using alcohol inks, adding copper and pearl, I then ran it through the cuttlebug in a folder to emboss it. Then I mounted it onto a dark green piece of mount board. Taking my used coke can, I ran it through the cuttlebug using various dies and attached them to the background. This time I remembered to bash the metal with my textured hammer before attaching!!!!

It's not as dark in real life, the lighting isn't great!!
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17 comments:

  1. Beccy7 February 2009 at 16:05

    Once again brilliant work Sam. x

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  2. crafty creations7 February 2009 at 16:11

    Stunning Sam - sure Sue loved it - shame about pp though

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  3. Ang C7 February 2009 at 16:19

    absolutely FAB!!!!

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  4. Anonymous7 February 2009 at 17:01

    Brilliant - I feel so deprived without a cuttlebug

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  5. Claireabelle7 February 2009 at 17:36

    Briliant!

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  6. Sarah7 February 2009 at 18:36

    oooh having just unpacked my brand new cuttlebug, I now feel the urge to emboss acetate,clever!

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  7. Paper Paradise7 February 2009 at 20:01

    As The proud recipient of this 4x4 I would like to say a massive thanks Sam. I was absolutely taken back by the effect of the background. Thanks for the explanation on how to achieve the effect, can't wait to try it myself. Oh and also thanks for the chocs, sat having a few as we speak, lovely end to an emotional day.........

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  8. carian8 February 2009 at 15:18

    Oh that delightful, she'll love it. xx

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  9. Mags8 February 2009 at 20:22

    It's stunning Sam, love it!

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  10. Anonymous8 February 2009 at 23:33

    Good luck Sue and Sam, what a great piece to mark the occasion.

    Love the effects you achieve.

    xxxxxxxx

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  11. ju9 February 2009 at 10:16

    Lovely piece Sam - really unusual x

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  12. mommabear9 February 2009 at 14:49

    Just stunning Sam

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  13. kathleen9 February 2009 at 18:26

    It's gorgeous Sam.

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  14. RubyMay9 February 2009 at 20:55

    this really is stunning...wonderful embossing. Thanks for all your great tips Sam.
    What a lovely present x

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  15. stamp and scrape10 February 2009 at 16:49

    Sam, I bet this really shines in real life - fabulous work.
    Ros

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  16. Joy15 February 2009 at 18:48

    What a lovely gift for Sue xx

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  17. LorraineB8 March 2010 at 02:28

    Love your tutorials and creativity and I LOVE YOUR DOGS!! Those are the cutest faces.
    LorraineB NY

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