Third Thursday Techniques: Using Metal Embellishments ( like brads, charms, eyelets, clips and metal words)

Ingeborg Dijkstra
Tanyah asked us to show some layouts and ideas on how to use metal embellishments. A few years ago you saw them everywhere and most of us probably have a few (or a lot) in our stash somewhere. I don't use them a lot, so I was really challenged to create some layouts with different embellishments.

I made four picture collages to show your four different way of using metal embellishments:

1. charms
2. brads
3. a charm with words on it
4. eyelets

On the layout below (just click on it to see the picture better) I used three butterfly charms as a sort of border. I used different sizes of patterned brads (these are from KaiserCraft) on these pages. I also used some metal leaves for more decoration:
On this layout I used a metal charm with the words 'with love' at the bottom right of my layout. These sort of charms will also work really well on cards:


On this layout I used eyelets as a part of the design. I wanted to add a circle to my layout and instead of stitching or using paper, I chose to punch a lot of little holes and I added eyelets to it:

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Melinda Spinks

I can't say that I've ever played around with too many metal embellishments other than the standard 'eyelets' and brads. However, I have really fallen for embossing and etching of metal sheets as the possibilities are endless.
I recently made a card using gold and silver sheeting that I put through my little embosser and created some really funky patterns. The sheeting is also thin enough to pierce and sew and any old double sided tape works wonders for sticking it to your projects.

During last year's 'Embellish It' competition I made a little chipboard album that I covered in pieces of hand-etchd milo tin foil which was fun to do and really made a unique piece for my project. I've since learnt that Tanyah sells the metal sheeting so I don't need to drink so much milo.

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Nicky Amber

I haven't used a great deal of metal embellishments in my projects in the past, I think mainly because it hasn't matched the colours I have been using.  One suggestion I can make is that if you want to get more use out of your metal embellishments is......try using alcohol inks.

Here I have coloured some metal dragonflies with different shades of alcohol inks.

 Here I've used the coloured dragonflies in a card.  I think they tie in much better than they would if they were left as is.

 

 If you don't have any metal embellishments but like the look, you could try making your own faux metal embellishments.  To make this 'metal' heart, I used some jac paper and some kitchen aluminium foil then coloured with alcohol inks.

Firstly, I peeled off one side of the jac paper and attached it to alfoil (if you want the embellishment to be sturdier you can place the jac paper onto some cardstock).  Peel off the other side of the jac paper and place some more alfoil on top.  Trim excess foil away then cut out whatever shape or letter you desire.  You can then colour with alcohol inks or leave as is.

 Happy creating...xxxooo

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Alison Callcot

"I love metal embellishments, have a somewhat large stash of them, keep buying them (everything from brads and photo

anchors to old keys and handles), but find that I tend not to use them so much in my scrapping (layouts) these days. I think

(hope LOL!) its just a phase I'm going through. But when it comes to OTPs I simply cannot get enough of my various metal

embellishments. I recently altered an empty Forrero Rocher box of chocolates for a swap. Actually I was having so much fun

I altered two! The one I titled "Tim Holtz Junkie" I kept.

Loving my metal like I do how could I possibly let this go?? The Forrero Rocher chocolate box turned out to be quite

versatile for altering and handled being drilled very well. This enabled me to attach (for example) various metal items with

brads (more metal!!) and also screws (as in the 7Gypsies book knob). The only problem with the brads though was that they

lacked the strength (for the most part) to hold the heavier metal objects secure. To overcome this I adhered some plain

acetate to JAC paper and die-cut circles which I then used as 'bandaids' (LOL) to hold the brads secure on the inside of the

box. It worked a treat and is barely visible. Other metal was easily adhered with Glossy Accents Inkssentials which set very

quickly. I could have altered the look of the metals with paint, sanding, alcohol inks etc, but decided to leave it as is. Can

you guess what I'm going to use this altered box for? Yep you got it ... storing more metal!!!"

Here is the list of 'metals' I used on this project should you choose to use it:

- 7Gypsies Pewter Book Knob - Black Noir

- Making Memories alpha tiles

- CK OK brads

- Accentz dragonfly brad

- Tim Holtz Idea-ology - Jump Rings

- Tim Holtz Idea-ology - Mini Pins

- Tim Holtz Idea-ology -Trinket Pins

- Tim Holtz Idea-ology -Philosophy Tags

- Tim Holtz Idea-ology -Keyholes

- Tim Holtz Idea-ology -Swivel Clasps

- Tim Holtz Idea-ology -Sprocket Gears

- Tim Holtz Idea-ology - Long Fasteners

- Pewter altered art charms

Thanks alz for sharing this with us it is absolutley brillant xx

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Tanyah Payne

Metal embelishments can be from the 7 gypsys pins to brads/eyelets and so many different possiblities. Making false metal is tones above as nic has created above.

What i love about brads are you are able to create a shape with them  not only a bracket but create a swirl or place them in the centre of your flowers... The other cool thing about brads are you are able to change the colour of what you have using ALCOHOL INKS as in nics example above or using EMBOSSING POWDERS by weting the brad with versamark and than dabing into the powder. Holding your brad with safety tweezers and heating. The other way is the new product out now called SMOOCH

 We have in our store lots of different shaped metal brads for you to enjoy! to see more CLICK HERE!

  

Their are many differnt metal embelishments just for decoration.

 Their are many many more if you want to check out what else their is check out our shop today! CLICK HERE!

 Thanks heaps for reading and hope this info has helped you with metal embellishments and what your able to do with them...

enjoy

luv tanXx

“SCRAP ‘n’ CRAFT WITH T” RETREAT - 17-19 September 2010

“SCRAP ‘n’ CRAFT WITH T” RETREAT

We are now taking bookings for our very first retreat to be held
September 17, 18 & 19
in beautiful Lennox Head on the NSW Far North Coast.


Those who have said they would like to come will need to pay their deposits asap. Our numbers are limited and so we will give preference to thouse who have paid. We have only 10 more spots left so be quick and check our payment options in our shop. CLICK HERE

The retreat will be held at the Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre,
located on the shores of Lake Ainsworth and just over the sand dunes from
beautiful Lennox Head beach.

You will be within walking distance of downtown Lennox for those much needed
supplies of chocolate and all things bubbly !!!!!

Accommodation is in shared rooms with single beds
(some rooms may have bunks)

The facility is clean, tidy and comfortable and all meals, including morning and
afternoon tea, will be provided for the duration of the retreat.

BYO linen (sheets, towels and pillow) but for a small fee of only $10.00 you can hire
sheets and towels from the centre - you must bring your own pillow.

Cost for the entire weekend of scrapping fun and frivolity - $175.00

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - PAY IN FULL BEFORE APRIL 1
you will only have to pay $165.00.....!!!!

To come and scrap on SATURDAY ONLY, you will pay $65.00
(lunch and dinner, morning and afternoon tea provided)

Payment can be made through the “Scrap ‘n’ Craft With T” online store, several
ways.....

CLICK HERE - to go to our site for payment...


1. Pay the entire amount as a lump sum BEFORE APRIL 1 and pay only
$165.00

2. Pay a non-refundable deposit of $65.00 BEFORE APRIL 1 and then 4 more
monthly payments
($30.00 by April 30; $30.00 by May 31; $30.00 by June 30 & a final payment of $20.00 by July 31)

The VERY talented Michelle Jamieson, 2008 Australian “Scrapbooking
Memories” Master, will be running a class during the retreat showing you how to
make an embellishment and then how to incorporate that embellishment onto a
layout (more details to come at a later date)
COST: $20.00

To participate in this class, payment must be made BEFORE the retreat at the
time you pay for your retreat spot, through the “Scrap ‘n’ Craft” site.

Website: www.scrapncraftwitht.com.au 
Ph: 0458217911


Love to have you join us and our fun
luv tanXx

PINK PAISLEE - CUPID RANGE - One LAYOUT + a Bonus CARD BY Lisa K

Scrap n Craft with T – MADE WITH LOVE

1 x burgundy cardstock
1 x scallop paper
1 x ½ page Love Potion
1 strip journal tags
3 x diecuts
Flowerstalk
Bling pack
Ribbon
Mesh
Flowers
Butterfly
Vintage bookpage

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR OWN KIT TODAY!....

1.The brown scallop paper will sit on the cardstock for our base
2. From the ½ sheet of love potion cut off 4 ½ inches from one end
3. Distress and ink edges of both pieces. We will be using the cream side of the larger piece and the red side of the smaller piece.
4. I have also inked the edges of the book page
5. Adhere as shown

6. Place photo and adhere
7. Take the mesh and twist loosely on itself. Adhere to backside of cardstock with double sided tape

8. Adhere pink flower vine
9. Tie a bow with the brown ribbon. This will be attached at the base of the vine.

10. Select journal tag. Distress and ink edges.


Love letter card


1. From remaining journal spots – cut them in half

2. Adhere mesh down length of card
3. Ink brown check side of one and place on upper half of card
4. Adhere second journal card

5. Attach foam to diecut stamp
6. Adhere
7. Attach pink flower with brown in middle to lower right of card
8. Attach bling flourish

You make me smile - step-by-step layout and sketch by Nicky Amber

Here's a step by step using the new Birch double-sided cardstock.  
This cardstock features a glittered design on one side and co-ordinating pattern on the back.

Materials:

• Birch - Double sided cardstock - one side glittered - bird owls
• Cardstock - white, pink, green
• crafters workshop template - mini orchard
• Glimmermist (paint could also be used)
• White journalling pen
• buttons
• thickers
• paint
• rhinestones
• Carolee creations mini alpha stickers
• distressing tool

Instructions:

• I wanted to continue the 'glittered' look of the patterned paper so I used the white cardstock as a base and sprayed glimmermist around the border of the page (I think I got a bit carried away but I was having fun doing it).
• I machine stitched a couple of rows around the border of the white cardstock.

Note:  If you want this 'spattered' look but don't have glimmermist you could try using some watered down paint in a mister bottle.

 

• I cut the pink cardstock to approx. 11.5 x 6 inches then used the mini orchard template to shape the ends of the cardstock.

 

•   Using the white pen I doodled a border around the edges of the shaped pink cardstock.

  

• Using the Birch patterned paper (glittered side) I cut an 8 x 8 inch square from the top right-hand corner.
• I then cut around the two owls and flowers from the bottom left-hand corner.

• I distressed the edges of the 8 x 8 inch patterned paper and lightly brushed the edges with paint. I also machine stitched a couple of rows around the border.

  

• I attached the shaped piece of pink cardstock to the left-hand side of the page.
• I then placed the patterned paper (with a slight tilt) on the page overlapping the pink cardstock.
• I attached the title using the mini alpha stickers and the thickers to the bottom of the pink cardstock. I have used the new fabric thickers for the title - they give a really nice texture.
• I attached green rhinestones over the machine stitching on the base cardstock.  Two to the top right and three to the bottom left-hand edges.
• I also attached green rhinestones to the centre of three flowers on the patterned paper.

 

• I matted a 4 x 6 photo with green cardstock and distressed the edges
• Then attached over the patterned paper.  I didn't want to cover up too much of the glittered design on the patterned paper so I placed the photo quite low down on the page.
• I attached the cut out owls to the left-hand side of the page.

 

I thought it needed something in the bottom right-hand corner so...

• From the reverse side of the patterned paper, I cut a strip approx. 10cm long.
• From the pink cardstock, I cut a strip approx. 3cm x 10cm long and used this to mat the patterned paper strip. I have distressed the edges of the pink cardstock.

  

• I attached this strip to the bottom right-hand side corner.  Tucking one end under the photo and wrapping the other end around to the back of the page and securing.
• I attached two buttons over the strip near the photo.
• All done!!

  

• Here's a sketch based on this layout.

 

I hope you can use this sketch to create a layout of your own.  It would be fantastic to see your wonderful creations in the gallery.

http://www.scrapncraftwitht.com.au/gallery

I just loved working with the Birch glittered papers - so sweet, very reasonably priced and if you're not a pink person they have a boy range as well. 

Enjoy and take care!