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Valentine: Here Lies the "Key To My Heart"

Key To My Heart...a Valentine craft for my class...just wanted to share.




Supply list:
  - Diecut heart shape (my heart is white foam)
  - Stamp (your choice)
  - Paint (your choice)
  - Old Keys
  - Alcohol ink
  - Glue dots
  - Beads (Mardi Gras variety)
  - Jump rings
  - Optional (flowers, buttons, etc to cover the hole in the key)

Directions: paint the heart shape...stamp a sentiment on the front of the heart (I used black Archival Ink)...apply Alcohol Ink (I used Cranberry) on the key to turn it red...add a glue dot to the back of the key and stick it to the heart under or to the side of the sentiment...punch a hole at the top of the heart...add a jump ring...then your bead choice.

Simple and quick...right? OK...so go make some right now and link back to me. I have to make 35 more...yikes!

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Gelli Plate Knock-Off

Yes, you read the title correctly...Gelli plate knock-off!

If you are into art and/or crafting than you probably have heard about gelli art...and all it's rage right now. As a crafter/artist (want to be artist, hehe). I sooo want one but that's one more thing on my GOT-TO-HAVE-COSTLY list.

I have searched the web...YouTube, etc for knock-offs versions, but to no avail...until now.  This is my version...but if you have seen this on the web somewhere else besides here...let me know because I want to give credit to whomever its due.

As I was re-organizing my studio last week, I discovered that I have 2 gel mats. I immediately thought about the gelli plates. Even though these are thin...I wondered if they would work...so tonight I tested them.

I was so excited about getting this post together that my pictures are not the best...but these are the gel mats that you place your hot-glue gun on so you don't get hot glue everywhere. They cost about $6 at your local craft store.

 

Here are the prints that I made with the mats and I LOVE the end results.

My supply list:

- Hot glue gun mat
- Acrylic paint (your choice - 2-3 complimenting colors)
- Brayer (soft...but mines is just made of rubber)
- Cardstock paper (I used Michael's brand-white)
Option: something to place under the mat to catch any paint overage...I used a piece of plexi-glass. Also you can use anything you want to make designs in the paint. On one of the prints I used sequins waste and on another I drew into the paper with the end of a pen cap.

  

You may click here to find out more about Gelli Art and how to use the real Gelli plate.

BTW...this is a good idea to try before committing to the real Gelli plate...this is also a lot cheaper. If you try it...let me know...I would love to read your feedback on this idea.

Thanks for stopping by...until next time.