Unlock Your Dreams- Heartfelt House Die Project

Hello!! I was recently the lucky winner of a giveaway on the Eileen Hull Fan Club Facebook page. I won Eileen's new Heart Felt House Pocket die. I love house shapes in art so I was very excited to add this die to my collection. There are so many ideas dancing around in my head!! 

The House Pocket die was the perfect base for the piece I had in mind. I picked up a couple beautifully vintage escutcheon plates while junking and could not wait to use one. 

I started with a simple collaged background and added some random swipes of gesso. I used my new favorite instant coffee. I keep a small spray bottle at the ready with instant coffee and water mixed, ready to spray at any time. 

I used one of my favorite stamps. This girl speaks to me and inspires me to keep searching and seeking for my dreams. 

As you may know, I love keys and try to sneak them in whenever I can. So naturally doors and houses need keys, right? 

I have been enjoying working with wire and sneaking it into my projects. A wire hanger was the perfect addition to take this piece from flat to a dimensional wall hanging. 

As always I snuck in some messy stitching and buttons. 

Have you made anything with inspiring die? Be sure to check out the Makers Challenge over on the Sizzix blog. Thank you for stopping by and spending a few minutes with me. Comments always bring a smile so leave a quick note and let me know you stopped by. 

Happy Creating Friends!!

~Jennalee

Santos Cardboard Journal Cover

Hello!! My admiration of cardboard continues. 

I love the texture and strength provided by such a simple substrate. Plus since cardboard is so accessible and basically free there is no pressure if you mess up. That freedom is wonderful for those of us who overthink everything!! 

I recently added the Character Constructions Santos Cage Doll to my collection. You may remember I used her on a previous assemblage piece. Since that project, I added the cage skirt to my collection. So, of course, I had to make another project with her. 

I recently ran across some cardboard pieces that were flat and had rounded corners. And the perfect size when folded with a spine for a traveler's journal cover. 

Technique

Peel top layer off one side of cardboard piece to reveal the corrugated layer. 

Fold spine to be approximately 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch.

Add random swipes of Gesso with a palette knife.

Spray with coffee mix. 

Dry with heat gun. 

Sew square of lace off center on front of journal.

Punch holes and thread elastic thru spine. 

Scrunch and sew on piece of muslin to spine. Making sure not sew over the elastic. 

Sew on ripped muslin strips for bow closure. 

Stamp and assemble Santos Doll. 

I used the same technique for the doll body as used here.

Add a piece of scrapbook paper behind skirt with handwritten sentiment. 

For bird nest wrap 20 gauge brown wire to form nest shape. Add turquoise beads. 

Attach Santos Doll offset on journal cover. 

I am linking this project up to the Craft Stamper Take It Make It Challenge 

August Challenge:
Anything Goes!:
(stamping MUST be included)

Find all the entries and information at 

http://craftstamper.blogspot.co.uk/2017/08/take-it-make-it-challenge-august.html

Thank you for stopping by and spending a few minutes with me today. Leave me a comment and let me know you stopped by!! Happy Creating friends~ Jennalee