Thursday, May 6, 2010

Under the Sea!!

Good Thursday Evening to you all!  YAY-the weekend is almost here and a early Happy Mother's Day to you all that are mom's, grandma's and great-grandmas!  I told hubby I only wanted my side garden finished and my fridge's icemaker fixed--THAT WILL MAKE me super HAPPY!  I don't need anything else, I just like the house to-do list to be shortened a bit :o)

Tonight I have some special projects to share with you all using the fabulous Gina K set "Quite a Catch"--the DT's are having a fun BLOG HOP for you this evening, so make sure to hop around.  I did quite a few projects so this post will be a little long, hee hee--but I had lots to include!

If you are looking for the new QuikBitz Copic Video--you can see it on the post below or click on my Tutorials/Templates tab at the top of my blog!

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Under the Sea Baby Gifts

For my gift set I created a tent-card, a baby bib and a baby onesie using the "Quite a Catch" stamp set from Gina K.   I LOVE stamping & coloring on fabric--it's such a fun way to personalize you gifts and another great way to use your Copics.  If you take Class 4 in my Color Me Creative Classroom you will learn to create/color this entire set--it's really fun to do!  Remember Copics are permanent markers so you can color on fabric and wash them :0)  I also have 2 quick tutorials on coloring on fabric with copics on my Tutorials/Template page (tab at top of blog) if you are interested in getting started with this--it's really FUN!

I love making these tent cards--you can find a tutorial on them HERE--they are super easy to make!  I colored the crab, fish and starfish along with some of the seagrasses and then cut them each out after coloring with copics.  That sand stuff is so fun--it's by Mudd Puddles and it dries hard and you can apply it to any paper surface! It makes the perfect addition to this under the sea card.  I embossed the background with a fun wave-like CB embossing folder called D'vine Swirls.  The starfish hangs down from the top on a piece of Scrappers Floss which is a little sturdier than floss.

I did my tent card a little differently--from the side you can see the accordion fold on the bottom, for my card I flipped it so it makes an "M".  On the tutorials you will see they tell you to do it the other way to make a "W" fold.  I like it better this way because it will still fold flat but it gives more depth between the front & back of the card which I like.  I also created a top tent for the card (a pc of cs folded in half) then embellished with some more embossed cs, a scroll punch and a bow made with my Bow Easy.


Aren't they a cute cast of characters?  Love them!  They all got some stickles for sparkle on them and then all of their eyes got diamond glaze (Crystal Accents does the same thing--see here at Gina's) on them for shine.  I also added some bubbles above the fish and crab with my Viva Decor Gloss pen in transparent--you know they're talking underwater to each other, LOL!



I love to buy blank fabric items--I'm always searching them out in my craft and fabric stores and online--these cotton bibs I bought online in bulk (I like to have lots of extra on hand at all times, yes it is a sickness I have with all craft supplies, lol)!  I stamped the images with Versacraft Ink in black, green & yellow (these inks are made for fabric and are washable & non-toxic, great colors and copics will not make them bleed). You can use Memento but it fades quickly when washed--DON'T USE STAZ-ON!!

Then I colored the starfish just like I did on the card (YR23,YR21,YR20,Y11,Y00,R20)--the concept is the same as on paper as far as your shading and coloring but the technique is different (it's more of a quick dabbing when you use copics on fabric).  Then I used my Viva Decor Glitter Liner in holographic to color in the grasses and the circle that is around the sentiment--the glitter liner can be used on any surface, non-toxic and can be washed!  What baby wouldn't like to look at this cute bib and mess it up, hee hee?!


Then I had to create a little matching baby onesie--again I buy these all cotton onesies in bulk by Gerber to stamp on.  I had to use the cute crab again cuz' he's just my favorite from the set. I colored him with the same colors as the card (E08,R02,R00,C1) and then lightly stamped the seaweed/grass in the Versacraft Ink in spring green.  Again I used the Viva Decor Glitter Liner pen to highlight those grasses and stamped a cute sentiment. 

Isn't he a cutie?  Remember these tips when coloring on fabric--heat set your fabric first (I iron them real quick or you can toss them in a hot dryer for 5 mins).  This gets any moisture out of the fabric, then stamp and color and embellish.  Then you want to heat set them again to set the colors--I put a light towel on top and then iron over it a few times and then it's ready to go.  Also remember that your copic colors will be darker on fabric then on paper so keep that in mind when you get ready to do this.

Hope you liked these projects--I sure do and I had so much FUN creating them--that's the best part!
Now you need to hop around all the fabulous designer's blogs below for more great inspiration!

Visit these designer's blogs tonight for even more samples with the Quite a Catch stamp set
To see the adorable samples in the StampTV gallery, check out this link: quiteacatch   






45 comments:

  1. Oh my GOSH, Suzanne! My mouth is dropped open and drooling at the beautiful work you've done with this stamp set for us tonight!!! OUT of this WORLD amazing, my friend!! LOVE everything!

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  2. How amazing is this set. Stamping on fabric looks so hard but yours looks impeccable. Wow! Inspired to head over to that class now.

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  3. Beautifully done. Great onesies--and I adore your tent card!

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  4. OHHHH WOW WOW WOW!!!! FABUlous designs!!!

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  5. So Cute!!! such and adorable gift set! Awesome!

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  6. I love the tent card, that is just adorable. And the shirt, wow... you are so amazing.

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  7. Fantastic tent card - you've inspired me to try one. The little bib is so cute!

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  8. WOW and double WOW! This set is just awesome!
    Diane x

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  9. What an awesome job with this new set. I just love the card, thanks for letting us know how to do this on fabric.

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  10. This is a great gift combo. Love the coloring on the tent card :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  11. Wow! You've created an awesome gift set!!! Thanks for sharing!!! :)

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  12. Wow! That's a fabulous gift set!
    All images are so cute and beautifully coloured.
    I love your set.

    Hugs,
    Marina

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  13. Oh Suzanne...this little tent card is so darn cute! I haven't tried one of these yet, but am going to give it a try. And another thing I haven't done is stamping and coloring with copics on clothing. I have a new grandbaby on the way and I am just going to have make a onesie for her, I can't wait to try this. Thanks for the inspiration!
    xxxxx
    Lisa

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  14. Your tent card is amazing as well as the stamped & colored baby clothes!!!!

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  15. You never cease to amaze me with your ideas and talents! Wow! I am going to attempt coloring on fabric - chances are I will come back and ask if you make these for sale??? Please say yes!!!

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  16. Waw, this set is really stunning!
    I'm so looking forward to Class 4 so I'll see how you did it!!!
    And it's a wonderfull gift idea, thanks a lot.

    Hugs
    Hélène

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  17. Suzanne! Wowzer! I love this baby set! What a great idea! I received this set in the mail yesterday and I agree I love the little crab the most. I love how you colored goldie with the blue Copics! This is to die for! I love it and can't wait to learn how to do it! You are just the greatest thing since sliced bread! LOL!
    Love ya girlie!
    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  18. Suzanne,
    OMG, I don't even have words to describe your gorgeous creations! :-))) Everything you create is just PREFECT! Your are such a nice and talented person and THANK YOU SO SO MUCH for sharing with us!!!!
    Wow, wow, wow, .......

    Hugs,

    Silvie from France

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  19. DUDE! WOW! absolutely amazing! blank bibs huh - i have been looking EVERYWHERE for some! send me the link unless you have so many i can buy some of ya.

    OH and happy birthday to you too - it is odd thta we get along so well tho it might be because we share the same views and goals which means together we are unstoppable *evil laugh*


    Had to laugh about your mother's day requests - i ALSO requested my side garden be finished this weekend and should have added the ice maker - it has been broken for 3 years!!!!!!!

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  20. Lovin' your switch on the tent-fold indeed! I'm sure to remember your baby-style .... in the case that any future G-Blessings come forth ... although the chances are mighty slim! LOL Darling projects!

    ~Bev

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  21. This gift set is too cute!! Amazing job.

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  22. love this gift set! so many ideas! TFS

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  23. Amazing, Adorable, and super duper cute! Your the best Suzanne!

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  24. What a wonderful gift set, Suzanne, I love it! I'm going to have to try stamping on fabric, I love all your fabric projects.

    Hugs, Christine

    PS I got a Kindle for my birthday, you are so right, this thing is awesome! :)

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  25. OMGosh, those tees and that wonderful card are beyond fabulous!!! Wowza!!!!

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  26. Wow! Suzanne this is amazing! I love the tent card and the sand stuff...gotta find that! The bib and onesie is adorable!

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  27. Everything is great. The card is so cute. I think I will go out and get a white t-shirt and decorate something for myself. I don't know whether to call you an inspiration or a enabler. But whatever thank you.

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  28. Just adorable. I will have a new grandson due in August. I better get to stampin.

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  29. I'm speechless. WOW!!!!!!!!!!! I would have just died if I had received this little bundle when I had my babies. I think they would have gone in a frame rather than on the babies though. I would have died all over again if a bunch of baby carrots had landed on that adorable bibb. :)

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  30. This is just so cute Suzanne! YOU are simply "amazing"!

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  31. Ummm WOW!!! this set is just soo awesome! LOVE all of it, Now on my list ...sand stuff, onesies, bibs, ...haha!

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  32. Oh my gosh this is the cutest little baby set evah!! I love it. I love what you did with the fabric especially. So awesome.

    * Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving some love on my Edwin card!!

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  33. I love this! Such a great idea for a baby set and your coloring is amazing.

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  34. THUD...I am not even here... This is amazing Suzanne, what a great gift set and love your coloring...perfect for a little one :o)

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  35. Oh my goodness this is adorable Suzanne! What a fantastic set! You are so inspirational!!! Thanks for the tips with coloring/stamping on fabric; I want to try making more fabric items and am so glad to have these tips! :) Amazing work hun!
    Big Hugs~ Kim

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  36. Suzanne YOU ARE INCREDIBLE! Weren't you- I don't know..out of town and you still managed to get these wonderful projects done~~ so impressive and I LOVE the onesie~ Another excellent hop!

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  37. Oh my goodness!!! This set is exquisite and cute all rolled into one creative ball of perfection!!! You are amazing!!!

    Hugs!
    Carolyn

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  38. What an amazing gift set Suzanne. Everything looks so fab and the bib and onesie are too die for.

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  39. ****thud****
    ****faint****
    ****swoon****

    Okay, seriously I did NOT know that about Copics and never heard of Versacraft Ink, but it's on my shopping list now!!!! What an amazing baby gift that I hope to CASE soon for my niece!! You are just fabulous!!

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  40. LOVE your work!!!! Stunning way to use the stamps.

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  41. Summed up in one word....Gorgeous!

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  42. Once again... you've amazed me with this FABULOUS set! I enjoy visiting you so much {hug}. Excellent work, as always. I LOVE everything!!!

    Love and hugs ~
    Lori

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  43. Simply wonderful Suzanne! What mother wouldn't love these for her new baby....
    Happy Mother's Day
    Hugs, Candy

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  44. WOW!!! These are amazing!! I love this set. Your tent card is fabulous, I will be giving it a try soon. Coloring on fabric with copics, brilliant! I would never have thought of it. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  45. These are stunning! First time I've seen a tent card - will have to check it out! Great job with this set!

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I appreciate all your lovely comments and taking the time to stop by! hugz,Suzanne

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