World Of Michael Trent

After playing and testing all the products from True Colors, I wanted to see if I could make a card using only True Colors products and, considering the limited colors, etc. that I had to play with, this is what I finished.  I actually love it!!   Would love to know your thoughts so feel free to comment at the end or shoot me an email.  Thanks!! First I used the diamond stencil from Crafter's Workshop on white cardstock and the Aqua Transparente.  And let that dry.  Then, I applied the Red, Green, Blue, and Gold Splendour alcohol inks from True Colors and blended them a bit with some Ranger blending solution. Then I put another Crafter's Workshop stencil over the alcohol inks and, with the Ranger tool and some felt, I applied some of the Bronze Patina Ecologica from True Colors. Then I used the clock stencil from Crafter's Workshop and applied some of the Lazuli Patina Ecologica over it.  Allowed it to dry and then st...

Following up on my post yesterday about going for training at True Colors - yesterday and today, for the first time in a long time, I got to just PLAY.  No tutorials to write, no projects to think about.  It was all about seeing if True Colors products work the way I am used to - and can I use these in my projects here and teach with them.  Well, the answer is YES!! These are the products that Eduardo at True Colors gave me to play with. My first project was to use True Colors Aqua Transparente, which is a clear transparent stencil paste, but not as thick as the pastes I am used to in the States.  I applied it to a flower stencil I had here on regular white cardstock and let it dry.  Next I used some of their Special Colors sprays, which is a water based spray, a bit like Ranger's Color Wash.  I only had a red, yellow, and metallic green, but I wanted to see if the sprays would NOT adhere to the clear stencil paste.  Sprayed some on the paper, ...

Welcome to the final day of my Never Ending Candle tutorials.  Today I am using several of Outlines Rubber Stamp Company's Serendipity Stamps to make a scene.  No bling, no crystals, no Viva, just stamping, coloring, lighting the candle, and enjoying. Serendipity Scene Never Ending Candle Supplies: Candle in a glass jar or an empty glass jar Stamps:  Summer Breeze ( here ), Wild Flowers ( here ), Lilly and Layla ( here ), Joyful ( here ) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Markers: Copic Flourescents FYG1 (Yellow), FYR1 (Orange), FYG2 (Yellow Green), FB2 (Blue), FRV1 (Pink), and Tombow Marker Nos. 055 ( here ), 173 ( here ), 725 ( here ), and 873 ( here ) Post It Notes Double Sided Tape White Cardstock Viva Decor Glitter Liner Holo Iridescent ( here ) Directions: 1.  Cut a piece of white cardstock to fit around your jar or candle.  2.  Stamp the right side of Wild Flowers and the right side of Summer Breeze on post it notes and trim. ...