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Art & Soul®: Reasons to Celebrate: Party Magic
(18:06)
Life is a blast, so let’s celebrate and make every day a party day! This episode focuses on creating a unique accordion-style album to celebrate a loved one’s birthday or any other special occasion. You’ll also learn to make fabulous party invitations and place cards, use versatile Liquid Glass in several fun and exciting ways, make accents pop off the page, and a lot more!
The collection featured in this episode is no longer available.
How to Make This Project (click to view)
Learn how to make the project featured in this episode of Art & Soul. Click on the link to see pictures, a supply list, and written instructions.
Feature Project
My Creations™ Memory Showcase
"Reasons to Celebrate" Collection
Collection is no longer available. |
Additional Items |
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D1303 My Acrylix® Classmate Alphabet
X7095B Boom-Di-Ada Paper Packet
Z1198 My Creations™ Memory Showcase
Z679 Liquid Glass
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Z2104 Barn Red Exclusive Inks™ Pad
Z2118 Desert Sand Exclusive Inks™ Pad
Z1115 Dimensional Elements Simple Numbers
Z697 Sponge
Round Disposable Object (approx. 2 3/4” in diameter)
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Front Cover Dimensions
A 9" × 9" Colonial White Cardstock
B 8 1/2" × 8 1/2" Sweet Leaf Dots B&T Duos™ Paper
Accent Pieces
1 3" × 3" Stripe B&T Duos™ Paper (back)
2 Ribbon strips from Stripe B&T Duos™ Paper (2)
3 Flowers from Large Floral B&T Duos™ Paper (3)
Preparation
1. Cover the Dimensional Elements numbers with accent piece 1. Trim.
2. Using the sponging technique, apply Desert Sand ink to the edges of the album, the Dimensional Elements, and pieces A and B.
3. Using Barn Red ink, create a title on piece B. Begin by placing the first word 3" from the top and 1" from the right edge, continuing with the rest of the title below, as desired.
4. Apply a thin layer of Liquid Glass as follows, highlighting different elements: to the front of the Dimensional Elements; to the 1/8" circles on one accent piece 2; to the 1/4" circles in the center of accent pieces 3. Set aside to dry.
5. Using the faux watermark technique, create a watermark on piece B, placing it 1" from the top and 2 1/4" from the left edge.
Putting the Cover Together
1. Attach piece B to the center of piece A.
2. Attach the Dimensional Elements to the cover, placing them over the watermark, making sure they are in line with the title.
3. Attach accent pieces 2 and 3 to the cover, as desired.
4. Attach piece A to the center of the cover, securing the back of the corners with Liquid Glass.
Finishing the Album
Use the remaining paper, Dimensional Elements, and the feature techniques to create the album pages, as desired. We used the following Reflections ™ patterns; feel free to use any pattern that fits your need.
- Reflections: Main Frame—Backdrop™
- Reflections: Main Frame—Vertical Windows™
- Reflections: Wrap Around™
- Reflections: Front & Center—Main Idea™
- Reflections: Bottom Border—Footnotes™
- Reflections: Main Frame ™
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