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Our first project, designed by Chris Herrmann, is a Vacation Postcard using assorted embossing powders and clear acetate. First, stamp an image on acetate with black acrylic paint. When dry, flip the card over and begin applying Glossy Accents one section at a time. Glossy Accents is a clear, three-dimensional gloss medium that is used to accent and brighten craft projects. It can even be used under embellishments to make them stick and on top to protect and add glossy flare.
After applying Glossy Accents, sprinkle with embossing powders and remove excess. Repeat this process for each additional color. When the card is dry, cut it to the desired size and brush off any excess powder.
Now let’s give glitter a try. As a kid, we would shake a glitter container until every last piece was on our picture even if we’d only added a dab of glue to hold it all. We now understand that is not the best way to work with glitter but it’s just as fun. Follow along with Chia Wald as she shows you how to make a triptych frame embellished with glitter.
A triptych frame (pronounced trip'tick) described a painting or carving during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance that had three hinged panels, with two outer panels that were folded in towards the center panel. It is now used to more loosely to describe something created in three sections, such as the frame shown here or the common tri-fold card.
To make this triptych frame, you’ll need the following:
Heavy chipboard
Cardstock
Glue and tip (Art Institute Designer Dries Clear)
Glitter (Art Institute)
Stickers (Bo Bunny Press)
Embellishments
Flowers (Bazzill Basics)
Start with three pieces of heavy chipboard ( 5 ½” x 9”) . Glue strips of paper to act as hinges between the pieces of chipboard. It is important to leave a small gap between the boards to allow movement. To make this space, I used a Popsicle stick to measure the gap. Allow the glue to dry completely.
Turn the boards over and attach a second strip of paper to the back side. Gently bend along the hinges. It helps to gently score the fold with the Popsicle stick as you are bending it. Folding while the glue on the back is not completely set will help to reduce tearing. Cover the boards with cardstock or paper.
Make the frames by cutting a piece of cardstock (5” x 6”). On the back side, measure and draw lines ½” down from the top, ½” and 1” in from the remaining three sides. Remove the inner most section and the two lower corners (as shown in photo). Score and fold on the remaining lines. Fold in the two sides, then fold up the bottom edge and glue it to the sides.
Create your own glitter designs on the frame’s face with a fine point metal tip and glue. Cover the wet glue with glitter and allow it to set for a few minutes. Fill in selected areas with glue and apply a second color of glitter. Allow to set for a few minutes. Repeat process for as many colors as you wish to include. When done adding colors, allow the frame to dry completely. Glue the frames onto the covered chipboard panels and add embellishments. Used here are stickers and cloth flowers with glitter in the flower centers.
Another option for sticking small pieces is Sakura’s Quickie Glue. Quickie Glue™ writes just like a pen with no squeezing, shaking or globbing! Place glue precisely where itsy-bitsy confetti, glitter or beads need to be for added style. Glue flow control is made possible with the pen barrel design. Not so sure where to place items? Permanent or temporary bonds can be created. While the glue is clear, the bond is removable so you can try different locations for embellishments. When the glue is blue, the bond is permanent. Polka dots, dashes, a straight or curvy dotted lines are all possible for all of your unique projects.
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