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MAY06VSNP � 8:45 EST � �Acapulco Bound with Less than a String Bikini�
MAY06VSNP� 8:45 EST � �Acapulco Bound with Less than a String Bikini� Senorita: dpierstamper
Dyed string art
Challenge description: I don�t have the figure for that string bikini anyhow. So our challenge tonight will be dyed string art on cardstock to create a fantastic background.
Here's what you do. Select some reinkers that would you like to use. You will need a corresponding number of cups. I use those little Dixie cups that only hold a couple of ounces. You will also need some string, recycled from packaging or just a cheap piece of cotton craft string.
You may want to wear rubber gloves if you don�t like the pretty color reinker will leave on your fingers. Put several drops of reinker in your small cup. Cut pieces of string about 12 to 18 inches long. Drop a piece of string into the ink. Press the string into the ink and let it set while you get the rest ready. Cover your workspace with newspaper or other protection as this gets messy during the process.
Use a piece of light cardstock. Either fold the cardstock in half expecting to get two pieces of usable backgrounds from one piece of paper or have a piece of scrap paper handy and cut your cardstock to a size slightly larger than what you need for a card front. Place your cardstock on the newspaper and loop and swirl the dyed string over the top. Place the folded half of the cardstock on top so you have a sandwich of paper, string, and paper. You will leave a small end of the string hanging out of the sandwich. Now place the flat of you hand on the top layer, spread your fingers apart, and apply firm pressure to hold the sandwich together. I usually stand up while I do this to keep the pressure on the top piece of paper. As you press with one hand, pull the string end with the other. Continue to apply pressure with the flat of you hand while you pull the string loose. Use one color, two colors, three or more. Use a new piece of string with each color. The CS should dry quickly and then you can either stamp on top or layer on top of it to create your card. BE CAREFUL! As you pull this out there will be some splattering and the string will dye anything it touches such as countertops. Paper towels come in handy. Sample #1
Shoot! String, the one thing I forgot to get! Let me go scavenge the house and see if I can find something else that will work......
__________________ ~Sharon~ I'm a Proud wife of my OIF III & OEF veteran! Mommy of two beautiful girls! Ages 17 years & 2 years! We *heart* adoption! My Crafting BlogOur Family/Adoption Blog
LOL that didn't take long. I stood up and went to my fabric section of my craft room/dining room and saw my crochet string/yarn. Lets see if that works.
__________________ ~Sharon~ I'm a Proud wife of my OIF III & OEF veteran! Mommy of two beautiful girls! Ages 17 years & 2 years! We *heart* adoption! My Crafting BlogOur Family/Adoption Blog
That was super fun! I felt like a kid again getting all messy! Thanks! Heartfelt Card
ETA-- I used crochet thread. It worked great!
__________________ ~Sharon~ I'm a Proud wife of my OIF III & OEF veteran! Mommy of two beautiful girls! Ages 17 years & 2 years! We *heart* adoption! My Crafting BlogOur Family/Adoption Blog
Here is my cool card, When I uplaoded ot wouldn't ;et me put in Mayvsnp, it automatically saved it as what I had named it on my computer...Ohh well! here it is! Gallery at Splitcoaststampers
WOW...String art sure is fun!! I especially like the way this background turned out using a twisted string! I guess it is lucky that is all I had!Gallery at Splitcoaststampers