Create your own photo props with Jessica Griffin

One of my favorite hobbies is photography. I've recently started photographing newborns but found it's a very expensive hobby to keep up with, much like paper crafting! I really like incorporating a solid color into each photo, having Lindy's Stamp Gang sprays really helps me add variety to my bucket of props, with out costing me a fortune. 

I started thinking about the several ways I can use my LSG products and remembered I have a bunch of Dritz Cheesecloth! I started by putting the Cheesecloth in a bowl of cold water, just to rinse it out, wash it off. Really, just to saturate it before adding the color. Once the cheesecloth is saturated, I added my choice of color to the bowl of cold water. Usually I determine the color I'm going to use, by matching it to the props I'll be using. 

If I'm using a blanket, I'll put the colors on the blanket to see what matches best.  

The green I choose matched the ornaments perfectly! I had originally picked the green based on the blanket, but, it looked so great with the ornaments, I couldn't pass the opportunity for a Christmas shot. Especially since this little guy IS a Christmas baby! 

How do you use your Lindy's Stamp Gang products?

Thanks for stopping by! 

Jessica Griffin
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Finishing Details with Jessica Griffin

I love to color, and it's really easy to incorporate my Lindy's Stamp Gang products into everything I color. The finishing details really complete the project bring everything together!

I used Lindy’s Stamp Gang Yellow Rose of Texas to color the felt star, and the stars in the image. I only buy white felt, and I use my LSG products to make the felt, the exact color I want.

I used Cotton Candy Pink Starburst Stain to add some shimmer to the banner that says: "birthday wishes". 

I used Lindy’s Stamp Gang’s magicals in Hottie Patottie Hot Pink to add color to the leotard and ballet slippers. 

This is an older card, but one that shows how the small details really make a huge difference. Lindy's Stamp Gang products are really a great alternative to adding glitter. When I give my kids a card, covered in LSG products, I NEVER worry that they'll touch the finished piece and then put their hands on their face, resulting in glitter in their eyes. You can see the details for the card below on my blog. 

I'll be back on the 10th! I hope everyone has a great Easter!

Jessica Griffin

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Art to the Eggstreme with Jessica Griffin

Remember last month when I did the video tutorial on how to make your own Washi Tape? Well, I couldn't resist using the same technique to create my eggs for the Art to the Eggstreme contest. 

I used the same techniques featured in the video, I just wrapped the tape around a papier-mâché egg. 

I used a variety of Embossing Powders, Starbursts, and Flat Fabios. 

I look forward to seeing all the entries into the Art to the Eggstreme contest! And if you give the Washi Tape tutorial a try, I'd love to see what you create! 

Jessica

Make your own washi tape with Jessica Griffin

I'm so excited to share some washi tape I've made using my Lindy's Stamp Gang products! 

Here's what you'll need...

Scotch Masking Tape, Gesso and a paintbrush

Versa Mark and Staz-On

Stencils (I've used The Crafter's Workshop)

heat gun, stamps

Magicals, Sprays, and Embossing Powder.

After working with the tape so much, it lost it's stick, so I used a Glue Dots Dispenser to adhere the tape to the paper and it worked great! Once the tape was down, I die cut the front of the card, using a star die. Then, using Staz-On, I stamped a star onto a clear piece of plastic. I adhered that to the inside of the card using my Glue Dots Dispenser, stamped a sentiment inside and it's done! 

Fantastic Designer Friday with Jessica Griffin

Hello! I first discovered Lindy's Stamp Gang about two years ago, when I was looking for Mica Powders. I love color and variety of Mica Powders available through LSG.

This technique isn't new, but, it is new to me. When I discover something new, I tend to go a little overboard! Making clay pendants is so easy, so fun, and requires very little work or effort to create something beautiful! So here are four that I've made thus far...

Here's a video tutorial to help you create your own, totally awesome pendants!

When I have some time to sit down and work on these a little more, I want to get some DMC floss and make a necklace! (You know, like the friendship bracelets we all use to make.) My girls would love it. Don't forget to create your hole before baking the clay. You can also add a pendant bail, and cook it right into the clay. 

I hope you've enjoyed my post today! I'd love to see any pendants you've made, or anything else you do with Mica Powders. Please feel free to share them in the comments, and don't forget to add a link to your blog! 

Jessica Griffin