Special Ops: Storybook Houses

Today's Special Ops changes Primitive Country Christmas décor 

into vibrant, jewel-toned Storybook Houses.

Step 1:

Trace the outline of the block or house onto paper.

Step 2:

Cut out the shape and trim to fit.



Step 3:

Stamp and heat emboss a design on to the paper.

Step 4:

Paint or color the image then adhere the paper to the block.

I used my mists and a small paint brush.

The embossed lines kept the colors from merging.

Step 5:

Wrap the edges with washi tape.

Paint the top and sides of the block with Mod Podge.

I used three layers of Mod Podge on my blocks.

 

Check my blog Scrappin' Chaos for a list of supplies.

 

Scrap On!

 

~charity~

Drill #50 A Love Mood Board

Valentine's day has past but it is still February and there is always a place for love!!!

Drill #50
A LOVE Mood Board

The rules are simple, just create a project inspired by our mood board. Feel free to interpret the mood board in any way you like; using one image, several of them, all of them or even just one aspect of an image, using ANY products and/or colors you like.

Projects can be cards, layouts, art journal pages, canvas's or other altered projects.

**All entries must be new, please no back linking.

** Both February Drills will be entered for the prize.

**We are only able to ship within the US and Canada. 

For this month we really want you to be motivated so the winner will receive a $20 Gift Card to......

Now, before you leave make sure you take a look at the labors of love that the S.W.A.T. Team have created to inspire you! 

Michele

Charity

Venetia

Now its your turn to share your love with us! 

Have fun and link up before the end of the month on the right hand side of the blog, we can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Remember to like us on Facebook :)

February Basic Training-Inking with Painters Tape

Happy Valentines Day!
Last week for Drill #49 the team shared some Valentines.  Today I would like to show you how I created the background on my card.

I started by choosing 3 Distress Ink colors and grabbed some painters tape.
I used watercolor paper for this technique cut to size before I started inking.

I put my paper on a paper towel in case I over inked.  Tear a piece of tape a bit longer than you paper and drag across you stamp pad.  I went back and pushed it down with my fingers also.

Tape across your paper and push down to spread the ink.  Repeat as many times as you would like.  I chose 3 colors so I have three stripes.

Gently peel back the tape...viola!
Once it dried I stamped my Valentine image of LOVE from Viva Las VegaStamps with archival ink.  I didn't apply even pressure on the stamp because I wanted a vintage look.

May Arts tulle is wrapped around the sentiment.

And the finished product.

As always we really appreciate your visit and look forward to having you back again soon!!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!

Drill #49 With Love

Its that lovey time of year when we all get a little romantic and truth be told a little sappy.

Yes! That's right Valentines day is just a week away!! 

So if you haven't made your sweetie a card, don't delay NOW is the time!!

Heck you could even win a prize! That's right this weeks Drill is that simple, just create a Valentines day card and link it up with us here at S.W.A.T!

**All entries must be new, please no back linking.

** Both February Drills will be entered for the prize.

**We are only able to ship within the US and Canada. 

For this month we really want you to be motivated so the winner of this months drills will receive a $20 Gift Card to......

Now before you leave make sure you take a look at the labor of love that the S.W.A.T. Team has created to inspire you! 

Michele

Lanette

Charity

Venetia

Now its your turn to share your love with us! 

Have fun and link up before the end of the month on the right hand side of the blog, we can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Remember to like us on Facebook :)

Warm up with our January Winner!!

It's that time again!!   We have a another winner to share...

But before we announce our winner we would like to say THANK YOU all so much for playing along this month! 

All of your projects were beautiful and we are truly thankful that you shared your ART with us!

Now...for our January winner........

We have a randomly selected winner from all of the January drill entries....drumroll please........ 

SweetScraps

Please contact us by e-mailimng: swatscrappygirl@gmail.com with your name and email address by February 15th to claim your prize. 

**Please remember we are only able to ship to the US and Canada. 

Thank you so much and see you soon!

Our Next Dill will be up on Saturday February 7th!!

An InLinkz Link-up