Pocket Letter

Add-ons Tutorial

 

 

 

SUPPLIES:

Scapbook papers in various sizes and colors

Corrugated Cardboard

Edging Scissors or Edge punch

Washi tape or other decorative tape

Small images or other focal point for the piece

Pop up dots or mounting tape

Sayings or Words you wish to use

Glue stick, scissors etc.

Basically have your stash out!! :)

 

STEPS:

First cut your scrapbook paper to the size pocket size.

You can also make small versions of this to place inside pockets too!

I use the edge distresser to rough up the edges.

Next I cut smaller pieces of scrapbook paper the coordinates with

the image I am using.  I either cut with edging scissors or distress

it as well.   Also I add the washi tape to put a little bling to the piece.

 

I place the smaller paper on with a pop dot or mounting tape.

 

I add the corrugated cardboard....where I like it, either

with glue stick or pop dot.

I create the saying or word sign and add it to the cardboard area.

I add the small image to be used for the piece.

 

 

I add some small decorative dots (ladybugs) or you can use glitter,

Pearl paints, stickles etc. for some more bling. Also flowers,

ribbon, or whatever you have in your stash! 

 

There you have it...you can put this in a pocket...the 3-D is not

so high that it wont fit into a pocket...you just have to ease it in a bit.

 

This is a Beatrix Potter Pocket Letter I am doing for a swap

that contains some of the add-ons:

 

 

Happy Creating!!! Please post what you create on the Pocket Letter

group on Facebook, I would love to see your versions!!

 

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

Collage in Blue

For Alteredpages.com

 

 

One of my very favorite things to do is collage. I love paper and images.

And Altered Pages has lots to chose from when it come to images!

I especially love the color groupings they have. 

For this collage I used pieces of chipboard that I have around,

and decided on BLUE as its is one of my favorite colors.

And included lots of German Scrap for some bling!

 

The first step is to gather all the materials you will need.

I like having it all around me, so I can have lots to pick from.

I begin by doing the smaller collages on smaller pieces of

chipboard.  (Around an ATC size)  I had already selected

the larger piece in the middle.  This is one of my own

digital collages. (yes I love digital collage too) 

So I started to construct the full piece with the digital

collage in the middle. There are three larger pieces

underneath as the foundation that holds the rest of the

collage.   These pieces have just a general background color.

Now you start to layer your collage with images that speak to you!

I try placing the images around, and keep doing it until I like it.

I also go around the final collage with ink...to finish it off.

I finally add the German Scrap and its complete!

And if you feel overwhelmed at the size....start SMALL.

The example above is the size of an ATC.

(it includes an inchie for texture!)

 

Keep going and keep trying different combinations of images to achieve

the look you like. Once you have all the individual pieces you can glue

them to the three foundation chipboards.

 

I hope you give this a try!! And once again please

come visit Facebook AlteredPages Artsociates page and

show us your creations!!

 

SUPPLIES:

Collage sheets:

Beautiful Blue

Color ATC Blue

Color Collage Sheets

Chipboard or some firm foundation material

Scrapbook papers for backgrounds

(that matches your color scheme)

Glue:  Aleen's Tacky Glue

and Glue sticks

German Scrap

Ink pads

 

 

A few more examples:

 

 

 



Designs for Angie Young

 

 

Small Shrines and Dioramas

 

 

 

Supplies Needed:

Small Jewelry Boxes or Tins

(approx. size is 2.5x3.5 inches)

Collage Sheets:

Fairies

Morgan La Fae

Erin Go Bragh

German Scrap

Beautiful Butterflies

Glue: Aleene's Tacky Glue

and glue sticks

Double stick mount tape (squares)

Scissors, Ruler, Pencil, Glitter etc.

 

HOW TO:

 

Small Green Girl

 

I fussy cut the girl out, and wrapped the box in

lime green tissue paper. To give the girl some

depth I added a couple of squares of mount to

her back.  I then added the German Scrap to

give the feel of a garden setting.

A few small things like butterflies and flowers

make this a nice home for her. She is at home

in her garden or on her way to a St. Patrick's party!

 

Fairy with Flower

 

 

This fairy is particularly sweet. She is delicate and

really need a soft and cozy place to reside.  I

wrapped the box in printed tissue paper, and

printed two (2) images of her.  I cut the first image

to the size of the box, and fussy cut the second copy

of just the fairy.  I added the mount tape and placed

it directly on top the first copy of the fairy, this adds

dimension and give a bit of a shadow.  I put glitter

on her wings and her flower.  I placed a large

German Scrap  medallion on the back side to give

a regal feel to her home. 

 

 

Woodland Fairy  

 

I once again printed two images of this fairy, fussy cutting one

of them.  I covered the box in tissue

paper, and added some moss to the bottom and placed the

butterflies on it.  I placed a band of German Scrap  to the

top making an round shape that lets light in and highlights

the fairy and her butterflies.

 

I hope everyone gives this small shrines a try!
Please come visit the AlteredPages Artsociates page
on Facebook and show us your pretty creations! And please
remember to check out the Mail Box Muse kits!!

Corinne Marie

 Kunze = German Scrap

 



 

 

 

 

 

 



Pretty Kitty

 

 

 

Altered Pages Design Team Member!   

 

 

Happy and excited to become a new design team member

for Altered Pages.com 

 

 

 

 

Looking forward to many a fun creation.

Special thanks to Jean and Lyneen!!

You ROCK girls!



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