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It’s a Girl

in Artisan Design Team 2018, Creativity on 03/14/18

Do you follow Stampin’up! on instagram? Every Tuesday Stampin’up! shares a tip. Yesterday, one of my tips was shared.

Tip sharing: Sponge Brayer for Backgrounds

  • Use the Sponge Brayer for ink techniques. The Silver Mini Gable Box was flipped upside down to obtain the neutral side.
  • Add ink of your choice to your sponge brayer.
  • Roll the inked brayer to your Gable Box.
  • Make sure to apply as many layers of ink until you achieve the colour tone that you desire.

Use this colouring tool to achieve easy colourful backgrounds.

I used the Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper that is part of Sale-a-Bration’s 2nd release. You can earn it for FREE with a qualifying order until March 31st. The one that I used from the collection is the Rose Gold DSP and it coordinates beautifully with the Powder Pink ink, cardstock and embellishments.

Stamping on Fabric:

Lots of people have questioned me on how I stamped the image on the onesie. I used Stampin’up!’s Basic Black Archival Ink since it’s waterproof. The important part here is to use a fabric Sealer so you can preserve your stamped image. I used a Fabric Painting Medium and mixed it to acrylic paint to color my bunny.  The medium dries quickly and is quite permanent.  For best result, heat set  your image once it’s dried up.    Heat setting is necessary to ensure that the design will withstand numerous washing and drying sessions.

How to Heat Set:

  • Allow your acrylic paint design to dry completely.
  • Place a lightweight pressing cloth over the top of the acrylic paint design.
  • Adjust your iron to the highest heat setting that is appropriate for your fabric.
  • Run the hot iron over there painted area for about 30 seconds.
  • Keep the iron moving over the pressing cloth to avoid burning the fabric.
  • Allow the piece of clothing to cool completely before washing.

I love everything about the Good Day stamp set from the Occasion’s catalogue. Stampin’up! added to their collection the Mini Embroidery Hoops and these are perfect to frame your art. They come in two sizes 1 ½ and 1 ¾ . Most importantly, the catalogue contains coordinating Scallop Circle Punches in two different sizes, 1 1/8 and 1 3/8. These are perfect to punch out your stamped images from A Good Day Stamp Set.

Take advantage of Sale-a-bration and add these items to your shopping list on my online store. This project can be adapted to many themes not only for babies. Adding that onesie in the coordinating Gable Box is perfect for a baby shower gift. Add the coordinating love note is perfect to send your best wishes to the mom to be.
Order from me on my online store or by email before the end of March and get an entry ticket to have the opportunity to win this beautiful baby collection.

Click my shop online button and don’t forget to use the hostess code H3J6PBQK to get your kimmie points and snail mail. If you order with me in March, you will receive one of my March cards and a surprise product!

Hugs, Kim xo

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A Good Day Clear-Mount Stamp Set – 145873

Price: $25.00

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Mini Embroidery Hoops – 146243

Price: $12.50

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Powder Pink 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 144244

Price: $10.00

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Powder Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad – 144084

Price: $8.50

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Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 100730

Price: $11.25

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1-1/2″ (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch – 138299

Price: $21.50

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1-1/4″ (3.2 Cm) Circle Punch – 119861

Price: $21.50

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Pink Pirouette Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack – 144604

Price: $12.00

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Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad – 140931

Price: $9.25

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Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper – 147193

Price: $0.00

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Sponge Brayers – 141714

Price: $10.75

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Very Vanilla 1/2″ (1.3 Cm) Lace Trim – 141672

Price: $9.25

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1-3/8″ (3.5 Cm) Scallop Circle Punch – 146139

Price: $21.50

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1-1/8″ (2.9 Cm) Scallop Circle Punch – 146138

Price: $21.50

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Powder Pink 3/8″ Shimmer Ribbon – 144151

Price: $9.25

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Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack – 144601

Price: $12.00

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Linen Thread – 104199

Price: $6.25

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Silver Mini Gable Boxes – 145568

Price: $10.75

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  1. Julie says

    March 17, 2018 at 4:36 am

    Hi Kim, I love your project. It is so adorable!! Can you tell me the name of the Fabric Sealer that you use? Is this something that I can get at Joann’s? Thank you so much!! Julie

    Reply
    • Kim McGillis says

      March 17, 2018 at 8:32 am

      yes that is where you can Get it or at a craft store. I will get back to you on the name. xo

      Reply
  2. Jackie Bultje says

    March 17, 2018 at 6:51 pm

    Absolutely stunning Kim!! Perfect timing too. My second grandchild is due at the end of May and my daughter in law wanted to stamp on onesies as a baby shower activity. This will be perfect. I would love to know what you used for the fabric paint. (I am so visual so an actual picture of the product would be priceless) I wasn’t going to get the mini embroidery hoops but I think you have convinced me.

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  3. Kimberly says

    March 1, 2019 at 3:22 pm

    Hi I absolutely adore this project. I was wondering if you could tell me the name of the sealer and paint that you used. I think maybe doing a Stampin Up class on this technique would be fun. Thanks for all your help. I just love this so much. Stunning

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