Sublimation fun with Artesprix

My friends!  I'm SO excited about some brand new products now available from Artesprix!  If you aren't familiar with Artesprix, they are the creators of the Original Sublimation markers.  Basically, you create a design on regular copy paper with the markers and use a heat press to transfer the image to polyester or polyester coated blanks.  I fell in love with their products soon after they hit the marker.  

Fast forward to today.  They have added 8 colors of stamp ink pads to their line up.  AND, wait for it, FIVE colors of sublimation acrylic paint.  And a lightening agent so you can create a rainbow of different colors!

I've got two fun projects to share with you.  The first one is a pot holder.  It seemed like the perfect candidate to use with this gorgeous Daylily & Barberry from Colorado Craft.

The first step is to trace the potholder onto a piece of regular copy paper.

I opened up seven different colors of ink pads and grabbed my finger daubers.  I also grabbed my Memory Misti.  This made this process a WHOLE lot easier.  I dabbed on the color to one section, stamped, and cleaned.  Then I inked up the next section with a different color.  I repeated this seven times until I had a complete pattern.  This is what it looked like when I was done.

I turned on my Cricut Easy Press to 400 degrees.  While it heated up I taped the design to the blank.  I created a sandwich of protective paper, then the copy paper, the blank, and a final layer of protective paper.  Apply heat for 50 seconds.

I let it cool down for a moment and then carefully peeled up one edge.  You always want to do a peek test to make sure it looks good.  And then the full reveal!

Look at how vivid and bright those colors are!

I had so much fun making the pot holder, I had to try my hand at another project.  I grabbed the bookmark blank from my stash and got to work.

Same as before I traced around my blank.  I used some letter dies and masking paper to create my word.  Remember, these will need to be mirrored.  I made sure to cut them out from the sticky side instead of the regular side.  

I used the pink and purple ink pads directly on the background stamp.  I just alternated between the two colors.  I made sure to overlap a little so the transistions weren't too harsh.  Then I peeled off the letter masks and here was the result.

I followed the same steps as above except the bookmark only needs 45 seconds at 400 degrees.  And voila!  Super easy peasy!

And that's a wrap for today!  Thanks so much for stopping by.  May your day be fabulous!

~Kristina

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Floral Fun Sequin Pillow with Artesprix

Hi friends! I'm bringing you something a little different today as I’m super excited to be guest designing for Artesprix!  I’m generally a cardmaker/papercrafter but have gotten hooked on using Artesprix sublimation products.    It blew me away just how easy it is to use their sublimation markers!   Let’s dive in and take a look at my project.

                    

 How fun is that??

 Materials used:

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 Original Sublimation Markers

Heat Tape

Protective Paper

Sequin Pillow Case

Sublimation Ink Pad

Heat Press

Mixed media paper

Assorted stamps from Altenew

Masking paper

Copy paper

16” Pillow form

Scissors

Acrylic blocks

Paint brush

Water bottle sprayer

 

What are Sublimation Markers?

Sublimation Markers and Ink Pad have a special formulation of ink.  With copy paper, home iron or heat press and a polyester or polyester coated blank you can create your very own sublimated project.  When heat is applied it causes the inks to transfer and adhere/sink into the blank.  This becomes a vibrant, permanent image!

Step 1:  Normally you would trace around your blank to create a template area to work in.   I specifically cut my paper to be smaller than the Sequin Pillow Case so no traced template needed.   I printed my desired words out onto a piece of copy paper.  I then used a light box to trace the letters.  I also created a mask for the words. 

 

Step 2:  Once the mask was in place, I got out my acrylic blocks, stamps and black Sublimation Ink Pad.  I stamped the flower and leaves stamps over and around the sentiment.  I added masks as need to stamp over other images.

Step 3:  Remove all the masks!  I love seeing the reveal once you take all of the masks off.

Step 4:  I added color to all of the images using the markers like watercolors.  I scribbled them on a palette, spritzed with water and applied it with a wet paint brush.  You can create shaded areas by adding multiple layers of color.

 

Step 5:  Very important!  Before taping your design to the pillow case, make sure ALL of the sequins are flipped to the white side!!  It’s really easy to do.  I applied lots of heat resistant tape around the edges of my design.  I found that the thicker paper was a little warped from all of the water I had used.  I didn’t want it to move!  You can also see that I have my sublimation sandwich in place.  One sheet on top of my design and one on the inside of the pillow case.

Step 6:  For the Sequin Pillow Case blank you’ll need to set your heat press to 400 degrees and 60 seconds.

 

Step 7:  After the timer runs out it’s very important to do a peek test!  Just peel back a little bit of your design and see how well it transferred.  You can carefully put it back if you need more time/heat.

 

Step 8:  Reveal time!!  Look at this beauty!

Step 9:  Insert a 16” pillow form into the pillow case.  Step back and admire your work!

I absolutely LOVE how my pillow turned out!  I know it will make me feel happy every time I look at it. 

Are you intrigued by the mesmerizing (and easy!) world of sublimation inks and markers?  Then you need to take a look at the Artesprix Iron-on-Ink Inspirational Group over on Facebook.  Click HERE to check it out.  Want to see all the great sublimation products and blanks?  Then head to the Artesprix store to do a little shopping.

It’s been lots of fun sharing my project with you today.  Hope to see you soon!

Toodles!

~Kristina

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Like a Sister

Hiya!  Thanks for stopping by at my little corner of the crafty world!  Today I'm making a 5" x 7" card featuring the Like A Sister digital stamp set illustrated by Jeanie Hays for Polka Dot Orchard.  

Purchase HERE

This is such a lovely set and can be used for a variety of occasions.  I really wanted to show off the gorgeous floral image and felt a 5" x 7" card would be a better format to use.  Let's see what you think.

I didn't take any process photos (I forgot!) so I'll talk you through the process.  I printed out two flowers on a piece of Bristol cardstock.  One image I set aside to use as the base.  On the second piece I grabbed a couple hexagon dies and played around with placement.  I looked for areas I thought would make the most impact.  I lightly drew around the dies so I would know where to apply color.

I used Karin Brushmarkers and a Silver Black Velvet 4 round brush.  The smaller flower portion is colored with a combination of Orange Red 051 and Magenta Red 170.  The larger flower was done in just the Magenta Red.  The green is Ocean Teal 377 and the gray is Cool Grey 1 160.  I would draw the marker where I wanted it the darkest and then blend out with a brush and water.  I did that until I had all 3 hexagon areas colored.  Then I taped my dies in place and ran it through my die cut machine.

I added foam tape to the back and then lined the pieces up very carefully with the uncolored flower.  I added the panel to a dark gray 5" x 7" card base.  I added splatters with black acrylic paint and some white pearl acrylic paint.  While I waited for the paint to dry I printed out the two sentiments I wanted from the Like A Sister set.  I cut off the "I" from the "I Miss You".  I added a black layer behind both of the sentiments, added liquid glue and tucked the sentiments in place.  For the finishing touch I added 3 Clear Drops from Studio Katia.  I thought they looked like dew on the flowers.

Toodles!

~Kristina

Supplies used:

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Clear Drops mix two - Studio Katia Shop at: EH	Tombow Mono Multi Liquid glue Shop at: SBC | EH	Therm O Web Foam Tape Shop at: SBC | EH	Stitched Hexagon dies - Paper Rose Shop at: SBC
Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper Shop at: EH	A7 Layer dies - Waffle Flower Shop at: EH	Silver Brush Black Velvet Round 4 Shop at: EH

Whoops A Daisy

Hey friends!  I have a secret.  I'm addicted to using my gel press to make prints.  Yep.  Because I totally needed another addiction.  Today I'm combining this latest addiction with my other addiction...slimline cards!  Sit back, grap a cuppa and let's chat.

I am using the Whoops A Daisy set from Polka Dot Orchard.  You can grab it right HERE and it's on sale (for now) at 35% off!  Don't miss your chance to stock up.

I wanted to start by showing the gel prints I'm using on this card.  Let's just say lots of fun was had during their creation.

For these two pieces I started by printing the daisy image on some inexpensive cardstock.  Then I used my gel press, stencils, objects and acrylic paints.

And let's see the finished projects.

For the green version I cut the green layer using the largest die from Trinity Stamps Slimline Scalloped dies.  The daisy layer I cut using the smallest layer die from Trinity Stamps Stitched Slimline dies.  I glued the green layer onto a white card base which measured 8 3/4" x 3 3/4".  I put foam tape on the back of the daisy layer before adding it onto the green layer.   

I printed the sentiment from the Whoops A Daisy set out onto the same white cardstock that I used for the card base.  I cut the blue background piece using the Stitched Slimline dies on the top and the bottom edge.  I wanted it to match the other stitching already on the card.  I glued the sentiment strip onto the blue and trimmed the edges to hang over the daisy panel.

For the pink version I cut created a blue card base that also measures 8 3/4" x 3 3/4".  I cut a piece of white cardstock using the largest die from Trinity Stamps Stitched Slimline dies.  I glued it onto the card base.  I trimmed the daisy layer down using my trimmer to be slightly smaller than the white layer.  I glued it down to the white layer.

This sentiment also comes from the Whoops A Daisy stamp set.  I thought it was fun but it was too big to fit the card how I wanted it to.  I chopped it apart to suit my needs!  I layered it onto some pink cardstock, added foam tape and stuck it to the daisy layer.

I love the completely different but similar looks.  It was also fun to do it in both a vertical and horizontal orientation.

Both cards have a lot of shimmer you can't see in the photos above and I tried to capture it below.  You can also see the great texture!

I didn't get a chance to make them yet but I plan on using the Trinity Stamps Slimline Envelope Builder dies to create some fabulous envelopes!

Now it's time to go make more messes with my gel plate and acrylic paints!

~Kristina

Supplies used: 

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Neenah Solar White Shop at: SBC | EH	Tombow Mono Multi Liquid glue Shop at: SBC | EH	Therm O Web Foam Tape Shop at: SBC | EH	Stitched Frames & Squares - Trinity Stamps Shop at: EH | T
8.5 inch Tonic Guillotine Cutter Shop at: EH	Slimline Envelope Builder die - Trinity Stamps Shop at: T	Slimline Scalloped Card Panels die - Trinity Stamps Shop at: EH | T	Ranger Ink Gel Plate 9 x 11 Shop at: SBC
Speedball Brayer - 4 inch Shop at: SBC | EH