Modge Podged Chipboard & Tips

In this video I'll be showing you how to use Modge podge as both an adhesive and clear coat. This one is by request thanks Kalena! If you have suggestions for future tutorials please let me know. I'll be more than happy to try and help you out with those tricky situations.



Here are pictures of how the K and L turned out. I used regular embossing powder on the K and only sanded the edges of the letter to show the white core. For the L I used an extra thick embossing powder which gives a more raised look to the embossed portions. You'll notice the K has more of a detailed pattern where the L looks alittle messy.



Here's the box I completed with the K as an embelishment. I had it as video tutorial but the video was too long so If I find a way to edit I'll post it. This box was actually the Box for Fancy Pants Chipboard. You can see the type of chipboard since I used it to embelish :).


More tips:

Modge Podge
When using modge podge always use a thin coat. You can apply multiple coats. If you use too much modge podge you might end up with bubbles. The bubbles aren't bad but if you're picky they can be horrible! Lol. Bubble often dry out and flatten. Make sure your project is completely dry before applying another coat. Again if use modge podge as an adhesive always make sure the projects is completely dry before starting the clear coat.

Papering Chipboard
You have two options for the adhesives, use double side tape or a glue like modge podge or elmers. Do not use a tape runner as it'll bring up portions of the chipboard. Use an exacto knife to cute off excess paper. To give a better look to the rough edges of the cut paper use a file, piece of sand paper or sanding block. Holding the piece with the paper facing up take your sanding tool and sand down towards the bottom of the piece. For smaller space use peices of sanding paper or small precion files. You can ink the edges of the chipboard pieces or you can leave the naked.

Covering Chipboard

One of my scrap sisters is always asking me how to questions. So with those questions I've decided to share my answers with everyone. I am not a pro in anyway, and sometimes I know the answers to her questions and other times I'm clueless, but more than willing to find out. Alot of it is trial and error. Chipboard is one item I love to use to embelish but found it hard to do so. But I've finally found my favorites. Check out the video to find out how.

A new hair cut...

No not me, Zoey. Justin and I have been talking about getting Zoey's fur cut for about a month. It's hard to keep up with and has started to mat in some place. I try hard to get those mats out but I hate hurting her when I have pull at them. I told Justin I would be making an appointment for his this next week. Turns out that wasn't soon enough for him. He and Zoey went missing for an hour the other night. I thought they were in the living room watch tv with dad. No, Justin and Zoey were in the Bathroom. Justin Shaved my monster. She's no longer the fuzz ball I used to know. She's skinny and had these LONG legs.

What I'm most upset over is I wanted a before picture. We'd gone to the park earlier in the day and I forgot my camera! Her fur had gotten so long she looked adorable running in the wind with her fur pulled back. Super freakin' cute, but no pictures. Anywho, since this little ball of mess never stops boucing I found two pictures that will work for now.

Before:



After:


She's still cute of course, and she still needs to be properly groomed, but for now she looks more comfortable and there are no mats! And it's still Zoey the crazy monster.

Challenge Week 10

I was supposed to particapate in a scrap-a-thon all week on a myspace group. That ment whipping out as many LOs as possible. I got a total of 7 done. Which include 2 I've already posted this week the Baby in Combat Boots LO and the Sketch Challenge LO. I'm kinda sad I didn't get more done. The good thing is I completed the last 4 layouts I had packed for a crop over a month ago. And I've completed my Team Schrute Challenge week 10!! Yay, me!

So first because I'm quite proud of it is the Challenge Week 10 LO!
We were told to pic a challenge that the other group had already completed in weeks prior. I choose Team Jim's Week 8 Challenge.

* Photo(s) should be in the lower right corner
Me & Joe
* Sticker Alpha Title covered in Paint
You & Me
* Newspaper covered chipboard as embelishment
Q and Pinwheel Covered in Newspaper Comics
* Include Numbers
10 Reasons Why I love my Brother



Here's the other four which are none other than doggie ones!

Whimsy Jar

I finished it!! Whoopie. It'll hopefully go out in the mail on Monday with the two RAKs and a couple swaps. I love how it came out, lets hope my partner does too. She's not one of my followers so lets hope she doesn't peek. But I'm gonna show you ladies, beacause eventually I will be making one into a RAK for a challenge!! Smaller but just as much fun!

So here's the jar and it many contents:







As for that special update, I'll have to post later. Be on the look out for a new challenge soon. I'm hoping to have it up by Monday if not sooner.

** The Jar is 6 1/2 inches tall and 5 1/2 inches wide. Being a former army brat and wife, I've come to learn how to pack as much as possible in a tiny space. Kinda like tetris, lol! I've gotten very good at it as you can see.