Hi, here is Simone, another "Make it Monday" for you and also my first tutorial...
I would like to show you some ideas using Shrink plastic. I created these little tags with my Shrinkies. Aren't they cute? And it's so easy!
Your design shrinks to 45% its original size! What a fun!
You need:
Shrink plastic (I prefer white if I color the images),colored Pencils (Polychromos, Prismacolor, Derwent...), Staz On (Jet black), Rubber Stamp (Strawberry Beatrice, Cherry Lucy), Diamond Glaze (as a Sealer), Scissors
Stamp your image on shrink plastic. I prefer StazOn, it works perfect with Polychromos.
Cut out your design with regular scissors.
Bake on a baking sheet. Avoid baking on bare metal - it will stick together! Bake in a regular oven at 300° to 350° (150-170°C) for several minutes, or heat with an embossing heat tool. But the oven works so much easier... Expect Shrink plastic to curl and move during baking - don't worry :o)
After baking I use Diamond Glaze as a Sealer- it makes it shiny and protects the colors.
... Strawberry Beatrice sends a little Hug...
...lot's of Fun with Cherry Lucy , Berry Logos and Cherry Die...
... or just say thank You with Strawberry Beatrice...
Cut Shrink plastic with Spellbinders/any Dies, to make your own Embellishments.
Punch holes with a paper punch- they will shrink too! So make sure it is big enough. I used my Crop a dile- that work's perfect.
...just a little impression about the sizes before and after shrinking...
...or use your Dies... how cute is the little watering can? I used Watering Can Die, Umbrella Die , Ticket Die and Fence Border Die...
I hope you like my idea :o) ... Enjoy your crafting time!
Simone
These tags are so cute. What a fun idea.
Posted by: Rhonda Miller | May 28, 2012 at 05:08 PM
What a cute idea, is it time to start thinking Christmas gift tags?
I am ready.
Thanks for the idea.
Maria V.
Posted by: Maria | May 28, 2012 at 05:31 PM