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Hi! My name is Krissy, welcome to my blog. I have been an avid paper-crafter for many years, my addiction started with scrapbooking and has evolved to card-making. It all started when I realized that I had forgotten to buy a card for my nephew's birthday. Looking at my ever-expanding collection of scrapbook supplies, I thought I'd made a card for him. Since then, I've been hooked on card-making and my scrapbooks have been collecting dust. Someday I'll get back to them... I have two beautiful boys and a wonderful & supportive husband and I work at the Preschool at our church. When I'm not spending time with my family or making cards, I enjoy being active in our church. Life is good! Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoy your visit.

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Saturday, November 10, 2012

Stampendous Hops with Fast Finish

All week Stampendous and Beacon Adhesives have teamed up to bring you some great projects using Fast Finish Decoupage Glue.  We wrap up the week with a creative Blog Hop for you - full of wonderful inspiration.  Fast Finish is a great decoupage medium that is so easy to work with and a snap to clean up.  It dries perfectly clear and really quickly.  The best part is there is no stickiness.  It is, by far, my favorite decoupage medium now!  You really have to try it!

The project I am sharing with you today is created using all materials that are available at Michaels.  First I painted a wood frame with Christmas Green paint.  I stamped the beautiful Poinsettia Background on white tissue with VersaMark ink and then embossed it with Detail Gold Embossing Powder.  The embossed tissue was then applied to the frame using Fast Finish and I added a coat of Fast Finish on top of the tissue to seal it. 



To embellish the frame, I stamped the gorgeous Jumbo Poinsettia on white card stock twice.  I colored them both, cut them out and gently curled the petals before applying Fast Finish.  Add a few gold beads in the center and VOILA!  

Now it's time for you to check out what my team mates have created today!  You're sure to be amazed!  I am surrounded by some super talented ladies!!!  Don't forget to leave comments along the way....we'll be choosing random comments to win some fantastic prizes!  You don't want to miss out on this chance!

Ok, I'm outta here!  Take time to get inky today....(after you check out these fabby blogs!)





28 comments:

joy said...

I love the look of that tissue paper against the dark green frame! So subtle but so pretty. And, your gorgeous layered poinsettia is the perfect accent for this frame, too.

Kristine Reynolds said...

Beautiful Frame Krissy. Love the poinsettia accent!

Amy McCue said...

The frame is gorgeous. I hope the michaels near me has those stamps. The poinsettia is gorgeous!

craftymom205 said...

Love the picture frame.

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Anonymous said...

The Jumbo Poinsettia looks so real, and the movement in the petals with the finish achieve just that!!

Tenia Nelson said...

WOW!!!! This is pretty RAD, dearie!!! Nice!!!!

Nedlnut said...

A beautiful frame!

Barb Turpin said...

Love that background stamped in gold on the tissue paper, Krissy, and the Poinsettia embellishment turned out beautifully!

christi said...

i love the shine that fast finish gave to your piontsettia.

Iris said...

Love all the texture on your lovely poinsettia frame. Iris

Sue D said...

Very pretty poinsettia frame!!

Sherry Butcher said...

The tissue paper against the green frame is subtle. The petals with the finish is the perfect accent. TFS

Suzanne C said...

Fantastic texture. Looks like you and I had the same idea! (Poinsettia and Poinsettia!) Lovely Holiday Frame.

Greta said...

Now that is one of the most beautiful frames I've ever seen! Wonderful project!

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

Your frame is wonderful and will make a beautiful holiday gift! Am partial to the gold that you used!!

Lea said...

Great card! Just kidding! Love the frame, Krissy! The gold ep looks very elegant with the dark green paint. Of course the poinsettia sets it off perfectly!

Far North said...

Fabulous frame! Your inspiration is rubbing off I am starting my Christmas projects...many thanks for all the detailed descriptions.

Anonymous said...

Terrific project - I love how the poinsettia turned out so glossy and 3-d!

sharon g said...

What a great texture. I would put a photo of my dog and cat in it. SO cute.

Carol said...

Fabulous project, thanks for all the great ideas this week!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

Barbara said...

Love your idea for embellishing a frame from Michael's. I need to try the tissue paper technique and think a frame would be a perfect place. Your poinsettia adds the perfect touch!

Katie said...

Great frame, you poinsettia looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

Katie B.

Larissa Heskett said...

WOW!! Such a BEAUTIFUL Frame!! I LOVE this idea!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

Diana Fernandez said...

What a fun picture frame! Perfect for a Christmas image!

Paulette S said...

What a fun project using this quick dry medium. the gold embossing is so pretty against the green frame. I love the stampendous flowers.

Kim H said...

beautiful frame, love the shine and color. the poinsetta with the gold center is a wonderful touch. thank you for sharing.

Anonymous said...

I love it!

Curt in Indy said...

My gosh your frame is gorgeous! I would have never guessed you had created the pattern with embossed tissue paper. This is simply amazing! Hope you are doing well. . .Best, Curt