WOW! I am hooked on this craft! My new tools finally arrived from the "other side of the pond", and I couldn't wait to jump right in on a new project using the correct tools! It is so much fun to me and very relaxing. It reminds me of years ago when all I did was cross stitch.
It will be a lesson every time I work on a new piece of parchment. Shading is so important and I will need to focus on that. But the hardest part for me is using the perforation tool along the edges. I used the "perforation tool" with the 2 needles closest together and it was really tough! After looking at other pictures of projects other have done, it looks to me as if they were done with a regular 2 needle tool and then "snipped" between the tiny holes. So next time, I will try that. Here is today's result.
It will be a lesson every time I work on a new piece of parchment. Shading is so important and I will need to focus on that. But the hardest part for me is using the perforation tool along the edges. I used the "perforation tool" with the 2 needles closest together and it was really tough! After looking at other pictures of projects other have done, it looks to me as if they were done with a regular 2 needle tool and then "snipped" between the tiny holes. So next time, I will try that. Here is today's result.
I have a loooong way to go, but I can't wait to be on the journey. If any of you do parchment crafting and have any suggestions or special blogs that you like on this craft, I would welcome any input!
Thanx & hugs!
Beautiful Joanne, you are becoming a master in this fabulous craft!
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What beautiful whitework Jo. Have a look at Akison's blog and see if you can get any tips from her. You will need to scroll down to see her beautiful cards, here is her blog addy.
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Hugs, Jackie xx
Hi Joanne,
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you've found this beautiful craft.
As Jackie has said, if you scroll right to the beginning of my blog I've left lots of hints and tips. You've made a fantastic start. Keep at it and if you want any help just email me at ambacrafts@aol.com and I'd be more than happy to try and help you.
Although the cutters make a job easy I find it neater to perforate and then cut with parchment scissors - takes a long time but a much better result.
Oh and don't throw your parchment scraps away - great for experimenting on!
Alison