Allison Kreft Abad

A new tutorial

Here's a fun little canvas I made using some of the my new Doily rub-ons.

It's really easy to make, and you only need a few supplies;
Doilies Rub-ons
Blank Canvas (mine is 8" x 10")
Decoupage

First cut out some of the Doilies Rub-ons are start putting them on the Canvas.

 

Keep putting more of the doilies on the canvas to make a nice arrangement. Alternate using the different rub-on colors. You can also layer them on top of each other, this adds some nice dimension.

 

 

I just used a popsicle stick as my rub-on tool. They will transfer on easily, but make sure they are really adhered good, you should see the canvas texture show through the rub-ons.

To protect the rub-ons use a decoupage, and paint on a thin layer over the whole canvas. Don't worry it dries clear. I used the Collage Pauge Instant Decoupage designs by Traci in matte (it also comes in glossy).

 

That's it - really simple and easy! I've already had some compliments on it from some friends. I can't wait to make more canvases with the other rub-on designs.

-Allison

 

"My Favorite Things"

Here are some pics from the "My Favorite Things" clear mini book class i just taught.
The size of the book is 6"x6", then i cut the pages on the inside to different widths to give a layered look. The cover of the book is made from Clearly Heavy Overlays, then embellished with some Elegant Label rub-ons, Urban Chic Frame Overlays and clear Journaling stickers.

We used an assortment of the Fiskars Border punches on the white on white Raffle Leaf paper! The punches just add the perfect touch to the page!The yellow Frame  Overlay is a clear page, that has pictures floating in the middle. (Make sure the photos are the same size and glued back to back).  The Wings paper also cuts down nicely to make beautiful pages for mini books. I used the All Mixed Up overlay in white and glued it to the back of the Wings paper. I cut the edge of the overlay along the design to create a nice decorative edge. The brown frame overlay is another clear floating page, with photos on either side. I cut the biggest frame out of the Urban Chic Frame overlays. For the last page, i ripped off the bottom of the Little Circles paper, and adhered it to another section of the Wings paper. I also added the clear journaling stickers throughout the book. These are so fun to use, and you can write easily on them.

If you made this book, i love to see how it turned out, and what your favorite things are. Leave a link in the comments, and i'll check it out.

-Allison

Ali's Tutorials and a giveaway

For those of you who know about Ali's weekly Tuesday Tutorials, this week i'm the guest artist for her wonderful blog!! Each week different artists are invited to share new techniques. It's a really fun idea, and there have been great artists featured.  I created a tutorial using the elegant labels and antique frame rub-ons, visit Ali Edwards blog to see the project.
 
**giveaway**
Also thought it would be fun to do a giveaway for the rub-ons i used in the tutorial. Leave a comment below for you chance to win.

printing

I rented a fish-eye lens for the weekend, and took a few extra shots around the studio before i returned it. Here's a close up of the wet ink and what a print looks like before it goes through the dryer. I loved this picture of the presses in action. It's cool to see the layer of rich brown ink on the screen just before the squeegee pushes it though the mesh screen.

Of course i had to take a picture of the paint can wall with the new lens.

We've also been busy getting ready for Scrapfest around here. We leave thursday for the twin cities. 

eye candy

I took some pictures around the studio the last few days. Always fun to see the new designs being printed. Lots of eye candy to share! 

Elephants in the Row just came off the presses today.

Here's Le Romantique while being printed, the gold looks so elegant for this design.

The Doilies rub-ons are looking good...

Next up- Hambly Couture! This is the screen we will use to silk-screen the design next week.

Hope you all enjoy the long weekend!