Beautiful Reverse Color Resist Card How To

Hello & Welcome to INSPIRE!

Today I want to share with a quick and easy way to make beautiful card loaded with color and detail, finished with 

BEAUTIFUL Dies created by Rita Barakat.

I want to add that this card was inspired by a project recently posted by the talented & lovely Betz Golden, using  tags to create a card base.

The base of my card was created by using a smooth medium weight cardstock base, designed and cut into a large tag using my Cricut machine.

After cutting the tag, I used Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink pad, and an application tool, to add total color to both sides of the tag. 

Once I had applied the color, I then used a branch design stencil, and diaper wipes to remove color on both sides of the tag. Then heat set the remaining color.

I chose the fold of the tag, slightly off center, to create the card base. From my stash, I added small printed script tags to create a closure of sorts for the card applied with double sided tape.

For design and salutation, I used the beautiful "Fearfully & Wonderful Made" die cut along with it's matching Floral Branch from the Be True  Dies Collection by Rita Barakat, to bring the card together.

Finishing touches were the addition of ribbon that coordinated with the dies to serve as a card closure, a blank square of white cardstock for the inside of the card, and adding a few dots of  Nuvo Crystal Drops to coordinate with the card.

And there you have it.

A beautiful card, with an even more beautiful reminder,

of just how special we are.

To purchase the Rita Barakat Die Collection I used in this card project, please visit her online shop at:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RitaBarakat?section_id=24738327

To find even more inspiration by the talented Rita Barakat Design Team, including links & project how to's, visit the Rita Barakat blog at:

https://ritabarakat.com/index.php/blog/

For Nuvo Crystal Drops and the entire line of Nuvo products, visit Tonic Studios online at: 

https://www.tonic-studios.com

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Until next time....

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A Vintage Rose Emporium Exclusive-Old Shoe Transformation Inspired By Marie Antionette

Hello Crafty Friends!

Welcome to INSPIRE,

a blog for creative inspiration.

I am here to share with you, a brief tutorial

on how to turn an old shoe into an inspired treasure.

I have had these pointed toe "mules" for many years. They were loved, and were worn well.

Older feet, means more comfort in footwear,

and well, these were never comfortable.

My inspiration to transform the shoe,

came from 2 sources, the opulent styling's of

Marie Antoinette, and the GORGEOUS ruffled trim, appliques, flower, braided & ruffled satin ribbons

from The Vintage Rose Emporium.

I began by "cleaning" the entire shoe with warm soapy water. Once dry, I applied 2 coats of white gesso to the entire shoe.

 

I had purchased a beautiful shabby chic printed tissue paper on clearance a while back, so I used the various prints, to cover the inside, front and heal of the shoe, applied with matte medium.

I used permanent fabric glue, to adhere to rows of the luscious sheer, pink satin trimmed ruffle trim to the inner edge of the shoe, in addition to the braided trim, flower and a single portion of the sheer trim to the back of the shoe.

I created mini rosettes to complement the flower

on the front of the shoe, and added them to each side where the sheer trim ended.

To complete the shoe, VRE heart applique, and floral bow, in addition to the white ribbon bows (a gift from a crafty friend), beaded trim, white feathers & for the sole and heal cap, I used some rose-gold paint, all from my personal stash.

So, there you have it, an easy and elegant transformation for an old shoe.

I hope that you enjoyed this tutorial, and find yourself inspired by this project.

For absolutely beautiful trims, ribbon, lace, appliques and more, that are vintage or vintage inspired

visit The Vintage Rose Emporium.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403440756344726/

Until next time,

Crafty Blessings!