It's Karen sharing an Inspirational Tag that I created with the Design Grids Embossing Folder. I love the textured pattern in this embossing folder. It lends itself to many possibilities. I began this project by inking a manila tag with various oxide inks. After drying, I embossed the tag using the Cut N Boss machine and the Design Grids Embossing Folder. I then applied vintage photo ink to the tag to enhance the grid pattern. This created the perfect background for the additional embellishments that I used. As shown, I used flowers, beaded pins, clear pebbles and dyed ribbon. I accented and highlighted elements with some gesso. I reinforced the tag with chipboard and it's ready to be used as art décor or gift giving. Loved the end result!

Hi there, 


Craftwell Embossing Folder: Design Grid
Inked Manilla Tag
Oxide Inks
Floral Die Cuts
Word Band
Dyed Ribbon
Gesso
Blending Tool
Paintbrush
Trimmer
Scissors

Tutorial:

Hello there, friends! Linsey here today sharing my latest Craftwell project--some handmade bookmarks that are super simple and fun to create! These bookmarks are great for book, journal and planner lovers alike! They take very little time to make and are beginner level, which makes them a great craft project for kids too! Take a look....
I used my trusty SNAP Machine along with Teresa Collins 2 pack A6 Embossing Folders, Beautiful Words and Stars and Twill Herringbone to emboss plain white cardstock. Next, I put down a layer of clear gesso on each bookmark and let dry completely. Finally, the fun part....coloring them up! I tried something a bit different and used some Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos to add color to each bookmark. There are lots of other color mediums you can choose to use--try inks, sprays, paints--your imagination is the limit!
I like how they all turned out totally different and unique to one another! The embossed texture adds the perfect amount of interest without a lot of bulk. A bulky bookmark is no Bueno! ;)
You can finish with painting a layer of Mod Podge or other protective sealant over the colored bookmarks to ensure no color smearing and a longer life span. These bookmarks add a pop of color and an element of fun to your daily life. I sure hope you've been inspired to create something pretty today! Thanks so much for stopping by an letting me share my project with you! Until next time, happy crafting!

Supplies:
Cut N Boss by Craftwell
Craftwell Embossing Folder and Die Cuts: Bella Rose
Black Album
Watercolor paper (8 ½ x 11)
Gesso
Watercolor Ink
Aqua Painter
Worded Stencil
Pearl Pins
Rose Button
Ribbon
Scissors
Scripted Words

Tutorial: 


Step 1: Emboss full sheet of watercolor paper using the “Bella Rose” embossing folder and Cut N Boss machine.

 

Step 3: Using an Aqua Painter, paint the embossed roses with choice of watercolor ink colors.

Step 4: Using scissors, cut a section of the painted embossed roses out and add gesso to edges. Set aside.

Step 5: Apply gesso to edges of black album and tap gesso over journal album with a paintbrush.

Step 6: Transfer scripted pattern to gessoed album cover using gesso and stencil. Let dry.

Step 7: Adhere painted watercolor paper to album cover and add ribbon to spine.

Step 8: Add ribbon bow, rose button and pearl pins to album cover.

Step 9: Adhere scripted words to album cover. Continue embellishing as desired.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope that this Painted Bella Rose Album Cover has inspired you to paint your embossed roses and incorporate them into your projects.

Karen