From the Heart....an alternative technique to use stencils.

Hi Claire back with you today and sharing an alternative way to use the fabulous stencils by Lisa.

I am using the Heart Flurry stencil that featured in the shows on 28th February, but any of Lisa's stencils in this style will work with this technique.

We often this of using our ink blenders and sprays through our stencils these days, but they work equally as well using pens and or pencils.

Also, we can tend to forget hat we can use stencils to decorate fabric pieces, wether it be small cotton bags like I've used here, or t-shirts and leggings maybe to create something unique and personal.

Using pens, allow us to draw around the detail of the stencil, and as you can see above line art is produced, giving us plenty of scope to use our colouring or doodle techniques to in fill.

what is fantastic about Lisa's stencils is the lack of a squared off border around the outside, allowing pattern matching and repeating to happen much easier. But of course, you don't always need to use the whole stencil in your design...you as the creator can pick out the areas that you feel best suit your project. Like I have below, Ive only used a selection of hearts, leaving space for me to write out my own message.

In this second piece I have made I have created a very retro design, that at first glance doesn't bear resemblance to the stencils. This is because I have used the smaller areas in between the circles of the 'Pennies in a Row' stencil to create the diamond shapes.

Both of these designs were created whilst on a long haul flight, and highlights another reason why stencils are such a valid part of your craft stash. Obviously packing for any sort of holiday or trip you are tight on space (and weight if you are flying), stencils are so easy to travel with as they are lightweight and can easily slip into a book or even an iPad cover. Team with a couple of your favourite markers, and you are good to go. Ideal also if you spend time waiting anywhere (doctors surgeries, after school clubs etc).

We can most definitely look forward to more amazing stencil designs to come from Lisa, and I can't wait to use them myself and look forward to see how the rest of our fabulous design team will use them.

Butterfly Hugs & Kisses

Hi Im Claire Newcombe (aka Creative Makings) and back today with an effective stamping technique for you.

I have used one of the Butterflies from the EDGEcutz Butterfly Flourish DL stamp set, and one of the beautiful papers that are due to make their debut in Lisa's next Create and Craft Show on 28th February.

1. Start my making some masks of the largest butterfly, by die cutting some post-it notes. Use these and utilise the sticky strip to keep them in place.....however Lisa is due to release her very own reusable masking sheets, so keep an eye open for that because they are brilliant to use.

2. Here you can see I have cut 4 masks, make sure you have plenty.Its very easy to cut more as you need them. The die is from the coordinating EDGEcutz Butterfly Flourish die set

3. Begin by stamping in the centre of the page and work your way out towards the edges, where you will eventually begin stamping off the page. 

Cover each butterfly as you stamp it, so that you can stamp the next butterfly and overlap.

Only remove the sticky mask when you are not stamping next to that image. 

4.  I am stamping onto Lisa's own design papers (coming soon) because I loved the dreamy effect the colours made - it meant that I didn't need to colour the butterflies, only highlight them.

This technique could easily be done on plain stamping card if you wanted to create a page for yourself to sit and colour.

5. Die cut a shape from the centre, mat & layer onto complimentary cardstock and replace back into the centre on 3D foam pads.

Mat the whole sheet onto black card before fixing to the front of a card blank.

 6. I have highlighted the central panel by adding some shading to the butterflies with colour pencils. You could add glitter or even glossy accents.

Ive also die cut one of the detailed butterflies (from the EDGEcutz Butterfly Flourish die set) as a three 3D element along with the sentiment.

I can't wait for you to see the beautiful papers that Lisa has designed. Their quality is second to none, and take ink brilliantly...whether its stamping, shading or blending.

Thanks so much for popping by. 

Remember to share your makes with us over in our friendly crafty Facebook group.

CRAFTING WITH LISA HORTON

AND THE LADY HERSELF...

- Designer and Owner - 

LISA HORTON 

I have been crafting in one way or another, most of my life. I've been designing for the past 8 years and began my professional crafting journey working in a local craft shop. 

I am the owner of That Craft Place and the Lisa Horton Crafts brand. We manufacture high quality stamps, stencils, MDF and grey board designs. I have a bit of a quirky style but also love to dabble in mixed media.

 I am known for my clean and simple style which, when you look deeper, shows the depth and layers of my projects. More importantly, I love to share my ideas with other crafters. I am super excited about my new brand. I am bringing stamps, coordinating dies, papers, mediums and so many more things to you.

 For me, as a crafter, I wanted to make sure that I bring to you the best quality products at affordable prices. It has taken a lot of testing and sleepless nights but I think I've achieved this and I'm sure you will be delighted with my launches. 

The ideas are brimming in my head and I can't get them out fast enough!I am looking forward to bringing you along with me on my new journey and sharing all of the exciting things to come.

 Unfortunately it will mean I will have to lock Danny in the garage more often, although I think he will be happy to be away from me and my crazy cat Prudence who has taken over our world. 

I am excited and thrilled to be launching Lisa Horton Crafts on Create and Craft and you will see my products in many craft shops soon.