Flower Soft - Tall Tails Rudolph

Rudolph - E31, E33, E34, E35, E37; Antlers - E40, E42, E42, E43; Hooves - T3, T5, T7; 

Scarf and Holly - R24, R27, R29, R89, YG93, YG97, YG99

This week, the Flower Soft DT will be introducing you the new line of Tall Tails stamps. I have a CAS card for you using the reindeer image from the Owl and Reindeer stamp set and I decided to use some Kool Tak transfer foil to make him look like Rudolph.

Below is a quick tutorial on how to make Rudy's nose shine and "glow".

I stamped and colored my image with copics and then cut a small piece of the red transfer foil.

Using a piercing tool, I removed a mini glue dot from the roll.

I carefully placed the glue dot on Rudolph's nose and then placed the transfer foil (silver side down; red side up) on top of the glue dot.

I gently burnished and then removed the the foil.

Isn't that super simple?

The transfer foils are easy to use with almost any adhesive and can add some serious pizzazz to your projects.

Please be sure to check out the Flower Soft Blog and Facebook page for more samples using these new stamps sets.

Products Used:
Stamp Set - Flower Soft Tall Tails Owl and Reindeer
Paper - SS White and Pure Poppy
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black
Kool Tak Transfer Foil - Holiday Colors; MFT Fishtail Flags Die-namics; Wink of Stella Clear; Copic Markers

Life Bezel Keychain

Today I have a little something different to share with you. I recently became aware of the new Spellbinders Media Mixage line of dies and bezels and was instantly smitten. I have also watched a couple of the Try it Tuesday videos featuring this product line. One of those videos was about making your own patinas and it was the inspiration for this project. If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you have already seen pictures of the work-in-progress.

The first thing I did was cut my copper piece with the coordinating shield bezel die. I then ran it through my Cuttlebug with the Grateworks One Texture Plate. I then gave it a patina by soaking it in equal parts vinegar and salt for a couple of hours and then letting it air dry outside in the humidity for about a day. I achieved a really nice finish with flecks of red/orange and blue/green with a little of the original copper color peeking through. This then became the bottom layer of my bezel. I then added some Tim Holtz gears and a charm I picked up somewhere. I also used a couple of beads from Kool Tak's Red Sparkles Bonus Pack. Once I got it arranged and glued down the way I liked, I added some Ice Resin and allowed that to cure overnight. I glued a metal piece from my stash to the top and added a couple more seed beads and a silver textured bead. I used a jump ring to attach one of the Tim Holtz swivel clasps and now it is ready to attach to my key ring.

Unfortunately, I had a really hard time getting a good picture so I am hoping to make a short video so you can see it better. My daughter also had fun making a couple of these that she intends to use as bookmarks, which I would also like to show you, so stay tuned.

Products Used:
Spellbinders Shield One Bezel and dies; Tim Holtz gears and swivel clasps; Ice resin, Kool Tak Red Sparkles beads; jump ring; E6000 adhesive

Flower Soft and Kool Tak Foil

This week, I needed a graduation card in a hurry so I went back to my CAS (clean and simple) roots and came up with this quick and easy one-layer card.

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I simply used a die cut to cut the star shape from a Kool Tak Punch Sheet. It is a thin layer of adhesive with backing on both sides. I peeled off one side and then positioned in on my card. I stamped my sentiment and then using second generation stamping, stamped my "star trail" before peeling off the top. This worked perfectly to mask the area I didn't want stamped. I then laid a piece of silver foil on top of the star and burnished with my finger. After gently peeling off the foil, I was left with a bright and shiny star. I went over the "star trail" with my glitter pen for some added sparkle.

This card is perfect for mailing and it is has a fun texture.

I hope you will give these foils a try. They are super simple to work with and add a touch of glitz to any of your projects. Also, please be sure to check out the Flower Soft Blog and Facebook Page for more inspiration using Kool Tak products this week.

ETA: I am entering this card into the A.R.T. Anything Goes Challenge - a new challenge blog. I hope you'll check it out. Thanks for letting me know about it Cheryl!

Products Used:
Stamp Sets - You've Reached the Top;  PTI Super Star
Paper - SS White
Ink - Memento Gray Flannel
Kool Tak Punch Sheet and Holiday Colors Foil Sheets; Sakura clear glitter gel pen

Flower Soft - God Bless America

This week, the Flower Soft Design Team is highlighting The Patriot. Be sure to check out the Flower Soft Facebook Page and the Blog to see what the other ladies have made using this wonderful Flower Soft mix.

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For my project, I cut a couple chevrons from from the Kool Tak Punch Sheet and applied it to my card panel. I then stamped my sentiment and colored the stars, then I peeled off the paper backing and applied my Flower Soft, pressed it into the adhesive and then sprinkled with a little navy glitter - super simple with lots of impact.

Products Used:
Stamp Set - CTMH July Word Puzzle (retired)
Paper - Enchanted Evening, Pure Poppy and SS White
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black
Flower Soft The Patriot Mix; Kool Tak Punch Sheet; Chevron Stripes Border dies
Copic Markers - R27 and B24

Flower Soft - Gitter Heart

This week, we are featuring the Kool Tak line of glitters and foils and I have a cute little project to show you.

Yesterday, I was working with some resin and bezels for a mixed media project and I had some leftover resin when I was done. I added some of the Kool Tak super fine red glitter to it, mixed it well and then poured it into a small Hearts One bezel from Spellbinders. I love this glitter because it is so fine and also adds a ton of sparkle.

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I had a little brass key in my stash as well as the chain and some rings, so I decided to make this little necklace for my daughter. It was super quick and easy. My only problem was that I should have put it aside to dry instead of leaving it in my work area because I kept getting my finger or something else stuck in the resin. I have to say though, the fact that it is self leveling is awesome.

Stop back tomorrow for a card I made using this same glitter and some adhesive to make a border for a card topper.  In the meantime, please be sure to check out the Flower Soft Facebook page and Blog. Also, you can save 15% on the Kool Tak Glitters and Foils available in the Flower Soft store until May 7, 2013.

Products Used:
Kool Tak Red Sparkles pack
Spellbinders Hearts One Bezel
Ice Resin

Flower Soft and Kool Tak - Just For You Tag

I'm not sure if you're like me but when it comes to adhesive, I can never have too much or too many different kinds. Each one serves it's purpose and depending on my project, I will reach for specific adhesives. Well today, I want to let you know about some really wonderful adhesive products from Kool Tak which are available on the Flower Soft site.

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For my project today, we were challenged to use Kool Tak adhesive to make borders.  I used the Premium Pro 1/4" tape to create my lines and then added Ocean Ultra Fine Flower Soft and a little blue glitter. The tape is so easy to use and can be ripped if you don't want to hunt for your scissors; and the hold is fantastic! I also used the Decoupage 3D Foam pads to pop up my sentiment panel. I used the 1/16" size because I wanted dimension but since it is a tag, I didn't want it popped up too high. Their dimensional foam pads come in various sizes and also come in clear and black!

So if you're in the market for adhesive, I hope you'll give some of the Kool Tak products a try.

Be sure to check ou the Flower Soft and Kool Tak Facebook pages this week for more ways to use Kool Tak products, for special discounts and some chances to win product.

Products Used:
Flower Soft Theatre Card Download Sentiments
Paper - Rustic Cream
Ink - CTMH Juniper; Tea Dye Duo
Ocean Ultra Fine Flower Soft, blue glitter, Kool Tak Premium Pro and 1/16" Decoupage #d Foam; Tag Sale #2 die; Spellbinders Labels 18