Wednesday, 15 March 2017

The Earth Has Music by Alison Hall


Hi Everyone! It's Alison here today, with a mini acrylic book project. There's a sneak peek inside, of a new That's Crafty! stamp set from Lynne Moncrieff that has its debut on Hochanda TV this Friday.








Ingredients...


That's Crafty! Surfaces Set of Acrylic Shapes
Carabelle Studio Stamp Sets - Mini Textures & The Earth Has Music by Birgit Koopsen
'New' That's Crafty! Clear Stamp Set - Lynne Moncrieff's Affirmations Set 2 (Released Fri)
PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Acrylic Paint - Mermaid, Guacamole, Rose, Snowflake
Stazon Stamp Pad - Jet Black
Watercolour Cardstock
Glossy Accents
Pink Organza Ribbon
Heat Gun, Ink Blending Foam



Instructions...


1. I selected two of the 2 inch square acrylic shapes from the pack, then peeled off the protective film from one side of each piece. Using Fresco Finish paints, I stamped some images from Birgit's stamp sets. I also stamped a little frame around the edges, this time using Jet Black Stazon. Once everything was dry, I painted over the top with a couple of coats of Snowflake Fresco.






2. Once the Snowflake Fresco was dry, I turned the acrylic shapes over, peeled off the protective films, then stamped the quote from The Earth Has Music with black Stazon. I stamped some sprigs with guacamole and mermaid Fresco, and also with black Stazon. I then sponged the edges of the acrylic shapes with the black Stazon.






3. To make the pages of my book, I took a piece of watercolour cardstock, 1.5 x 6 inches, then folded at 1.5 inch intervals. I added some colour and stamping with Fresco Paints, black Stazon and Birgit's stamps, finishing off with one of Lynne Moncrieff's lovely new quotes.






4. To finish, I used Glossy Accents to glue the pages to the acrylic covers, trapping lengths of pink organza ribbon in between. You can get a lovely curly effect by heating organza ribbon with a heat gun. 


I love making mini books, and I hope I've inspired you today!

Don't forget to watch the talented Neil Burley, demonstrating for That's Crafty! on Hochanda TV this Friday. Shows are at 7am and 11am.


Alison x
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12 comments:

  1. Helen15 March 2017 at 05:59

    oh I love this little book Alison!

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  2. Kirsten15 March 2017 at 07:34

    That is beautiful.

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  3. froebelsternchen15 March 2017 at 09:23

    A wonderful little book Alison!

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  4. Craftychris15 March 2017 at 12:24

    Such a gorgeous little book. xxx

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  5. Inky and Quirky Designs15 March 2017 at 13:40

    Oooh such a yummy little book
    Hugs
    Donna xx

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  6. Fliss15 March 2017 at 18:18

    Gorgeous little book Alison and a fab idea too, very creative.
    Fliss xx

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  7. Hazel Agnew15 March 2017 at 19:06

    Wow Alison, this is so beautiful. Some goood tips too. Off to heat up some ribbon. Looking forward to the shows on Friday. Lynne's stamps look exciting too. Xx

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  8. Michele15 March 2017 at 19:44

    i am definitely inspired, i love this sweet little book! also i am fascinated by the acrylic squares, will have to take a look at those. xo

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  9. Julie Lee15 March 2017 at 19:45

    Lovely work, Alison, so beautiful and such great text too. xx

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  10. Amanda15 March 2017 at 22:34

    Fabulous idea, beautifully executed, love it
    Love
    Amanda x

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  11. Words and Pictures20 March 2017 at 15:10

    A stunning tiny book, Alison - beautiful work with Lynne's affirmations too.
    Alison x

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  12. Jan29 March 2017 at 13:05

    Beautiful just what I need inspiration xxxx

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