CHF Challenge Chicks - Flocking
The girls at CHF are having a little flocking fun this morning. It's on sale this week, so we thought we'd show some ways to use it. ;)
I have had a hankering to make a baby dress from these Crafty Secrets white chipboard die cuts. I love anything that is white or black, rather than the natural chipboard as it is more stamper friendly. The surface is nice and smooth and takes ink very nicely.
The flock on this project is found on the collar. It is a separate piece that comes in the kit.
Now, I know some people can find this stuff very frustrating. I have found success with many adhesives, but for this project, I ran the chipboard piece through my Xyron. I then dumped a thick layer of flock over the exposed adhesive and pressed firmly and continued rubbing gently in a circular motion to ensure full coverage. I was feeling sassy and wanted the color to be really thick and rich, so I ran it through my Xyron and applied a second layer. GOR-GE-OUS! It really does look like velvet.
If you are looking for a very defined edge, it works very well to sand the edges once the adhesive is dry.
I should also mention that I colored the chipboard with a black Copic marker before applying the flocking to ensure it was nice and dark.
The inside is finished off with a sentiment and another flocked heart topped with a Swarovski crystal.
Go visit what the other CHF Challenge Chicks have cooked up for you!
Julia Stainton
Lesley Langdon
Kristine Reynolds
Dawn Lusk
Sherrie Siemens
Julie Campbell
Lori Craig
Lisa Silver
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Stamps (all by Cornish Heritage Farms):
-Mini Triangles and Climbing Floral Backgrounder stamps
-Princess sentiment from The Art of Framing stamp set (The Rummage Bin)
-Special Delivery sentiment inside (Script Essential Expressions) Mona Lisa Moments - coming in April
Ink:
-Wild Plum Adirondack Ink (Ranger)
-Jet Black Archival ink (Ranger)
Tools:
-Xyron machine with permanent adhesive
-Black Flocking by Cornish Heritage Farms (sale $2.49)
Accessories:
-ribbon (May Arts, EK Success)
-Twinkle Stickers (A Muse) www.ellenhutson.com
-Black Stickles (Ranger)
Wow! You have been a really busy stamper since I was here, Lisa! I love the faux-velvet collar--so rich and the perfect touch! (Are you making me need some of these dresses??)
Posted by: Debbie Olson | Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 04:50 PM
Wow, that really looks like flocking. I am going to have to pull mine out and try this! I have a few of those crafty secrets dresses... yours is so cute!
Posted by: Michelle Oatman | Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 11:45 AM
This is just darling.
Posted by: lacyquilter | Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 06:01 AM
I was thinking just that. The collar looks like real velvet. Too fab!
Posted by: Bethany Paull | Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at 06:38 AM
girl...you always hit it out of the park...this is darling!!
Posted by: Kim Hughes | Monday, March 31, 2008 at 06:19 PM
This is STUNNING!!! OMGosh! I am in AWE!!!
Posted by: Lisa Silver (silvergirl) | Monday, March 31, 2008 at 05:31 PM
Gasp!!!! This is beyond gorgeous!
Posted by: Julia Stainton | Monday, March 31, 2008 at 05:18 PM
This is absolutely adorable, Lisa! Too, too cute!!
Posted by: broni | Monday, March 31, 2008 at 02:00 PM
Oh my goodness! That is SOOOOO cute! Makes me wish I had a girl! ;)
Posted by: Julie Campbell | Monday, March 31, 2008 at 11:36 AM
Well isn't that adorable???
Posted by: Alli Miles | Monday, March 31, 2008 at 09:52 AM
Oh what a darling card! That black and pink, and cute necklace!! WOWSA!
Posted by: Lesley Langdon | Monday, March 31, 2008 at 08:47 AM
I love this chipboard dress! Just adorable! Perfect little baby gift!
Posted by: Lori Craig | Monday, March 31, 2008 at 07:56 AM
This is just darling Lisa, I just love the velvety appearance (especially in the black)!
Posted by: Sherrie | Monday, March 31, 2008 at 07:55 AM
Love it Lisa. Using the Xyron is a terrific idea! Have a great MOnday!
Posted by: Kristine Reynolds | Monday, March 31, 2008 at 07:39 AM
omgoodness!! how utterly adorable!!!
Posted by: Dawn | Monday, March 31, 2008 at 07:27 AM