Crafty Secret's DT Tutorials!

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Good morning! I am loving all of the input everyone has been giving me regarding what types of tutorials you would like to see! It definitely gives me some direction and ideas for the future! So keep those ideas coming! : ) It is ironic that today is the Crafty Secret's DT Tutorial Hop! Each designer has a unique tutorial for you today! : ) My tutorial is using a brand new Crafty Secret's set called, Vintage Silhouettes and airbrushing with Copic Markers to create a sunset.

I love silhouette images, and this one is particularly sweet! It is the epitome of childhood!

Are you ready to begin? First, these are the supplies you will need to get started.

I love working with Crafty Secret's stamps because it easy to position the stamp on the acrylic block for precise placement.

I used Versamark to ink up my image.

When using black embossing powder it is common to get a bit of splatter around the image.

I use a soft paint brush to brush away the excess powder.

Next, heat emboss image.

Punch a 2" circle from scrap paper.

Place it directly over your embossed image.

I use magnets to hold the circle in place.

These are the 3 Copic colors I used to create my sunset. But feel free to experiment with different colors. I usually Google Sunset images to see the wide spectrum of colors and their placement.

When working with the Copic Airbrush system be sure the chisel end is facing this way.

I worked my way from top to bottom starting with purple.

Then blue, overlapping the colors a bit.

Lastly, comes yellow, remembering to overlap the colors a bit.

Take your circle off and Voila! : )

I used Spellbinder's square die to cut out my image. Notice I lined it up, so the grassy hill wasn't crooked.

After cutting out the image, take distressed ink and a sponge and apply it to the edges of the square.

Like this! : )

From there I just assembled my card, added some pretty ribbon, rhinestones, and a Prima flower. I am going to try my hand at a video soon.....but I am a bit intimidated to try it! But I do think that would be easier than trying to take a zillion pictures! I hope you enjoyed my tutorial today! Be sure to check out the rest of the DT's!

Crafty Secrets
Vicki Chrisman Team Leader
Pam Hooten
Heidi Blankenship
Linda Duke
Michele Kovack --------ME! : )
Julie Campbell
Amy Teets
Debbie Marcinkiewicz
Fauve van Maanen
Gini Cagle
Jan Hennings
Tammy Roberts
Victoria Warren Mears
Viola Mahr

I am headed to CHA today! I am excited to see all the wonderful new products and see some crafty friends! : )

Have a great day!!!!