so, as a confessed rub-on lover, i find myself hoarding (and using) them all of the time. but sometimes, the color isn't what you need...or you want something a bit more subtle. so i married 2 of my fave things...my rub-on eraser and my paint! (this would be the 'technique' i mentioned that excited me all to pieces, but probably isn't quite as interesting to anyone else...hahaha) i used the rub-on on the cardstock, then painted right over the top of it. after the paint dried, i used my favorite adhesive eraser, available HERE in the Studio Calico shop...and rubbed the whole darn thing off, leaving behind a cool 'negative' image of the original rub-on, without the color that didn't quite match. dig out those rub-ons and start playing...i did a little experiment after this and the possibilities are endless! you can mist over them, ink over them, paint...you name it. eta: it looks like the eraser is already sold out, but i'm sure a reorder will happen!!
i used the same technique here, on my 'Prone to Drama' layout...but after i erased the image i doodled inside of it. now, i can NOT doodle to save my life...but with the negative image as a guide, i just followed along the pattern with my pen and let loose, lol.
this would be the pinked circle stamp that most of us are in love with...i can think of about a million different uses.
ahhh...this dress. still remember it as if it was hanging in my closet this moment. and the Melissa Frances chip ledger letters that i have been coveting...yessssssssssssss.
we do so many road trips, that i keep finding pics of Allie keeping herself busy.
pics from the Columbus Crew game that we took Allie and 2 of her friends to on the 4th of July...they had an absolute blast, and it's fun to see them all whooping it up together.
still recooperating here from the last week...from working 3 12 hour shifts in a row to a whirlwind impromptu trip to Chicago, we are BEAT. so today is officially dedicated to chilling out.
enjoy your day!
=)
Terrific. I cannot wait to get my SC goodies!
ReplyDeleteOoooh! THAT'S why that eraser was in the shop and SOLD OUT by the time I looked in there. Sheesh! You're such a salesperson with your coolness techniques! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful LO's as always! :-)
ReplyDeleteenjoy your chill time...love your layouts this month. i will have to try the eraser trick.
ReplyDeletelove that technique! good thing I have one of those erasers in my stash already. Great pages Miss N!
ReplyDeleteOh, how I want my kit! I love that little rub-on negative paint thing... super cool! I am totally going to try that. Amazing... as always!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool technique! Definitely going to try that one!
ReplyDeleteOooh, SO glad I got that eraser!!! I saw it in the shop and was like, "Huh... what's this?! Well, it's here, so I've gotta have it!" LOL. Actually, I got it to remove adhesive from my layouts... gah... I love that Kokuyo stuff, but it gets ittle (that's a word! ;-) ) tiny adhesive dots EVERYWHERE! LOL.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tips!
And... your layouts are AWESOME this month! Okay, I say that every month, but they STILL are! HA! LOVE the Power of 3 layout best. That design is fab! Oh! And I LOVE the layout with the stamp in different colors. Fab! :D
Ok, that is a stinkin' cool technique, girl! i'm off to experiment!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that technique! Your layouts are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow, Nik! You're pages make me so happy, and inspired! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
ReplyDeleteTHank you for the rubon tip...I have been sort of playing with the idea in my head but have not tried it yet...cannot wait to try the eraser out! Thanks for sparking my creativity with you layotus!
ReplyDeleteLove the LOs....and LOVING the rub-on/paint technique. Too cool and can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteVery cool technique! I will need to try that! Love your layouts this month!
ReplyDeleteLovely! lovely! Lovely! It took me a while to browse all the pretty LOs last night. I will sure try that technique. THANKS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pages, every single one!
ReplyDeleteLOVE all of your layout - your daughter is so darn cute - and love the older pictures of you! So fun!
ReplyDeleteimpressive technique. i just remembered you were going to explain it so i had to come see! :) love what you did the gallery this month, it's all beautiful!
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