The Kiss ~ ScrapFIT Workout #62 XOXO

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Workout #62 XOXO

February is the month of love, and every love note should be signed with XOXO so on this Workout we want to see some love by putting some 'X's and 'O's on it! They can be big, small, glittery or grungy, any way you want to show us some love!

As I thought about this Workout, I realized this photo from Joseph and Rachel's wedding would be perfect for this challenge. I used XO'S in two places - metal charms on the heart, and stamped underneath the heart.

I hope you've been inspired to join us for Workout #62. When you link up your project at ScrapFIT, you'll be in the running for this fabulous prize package sponsored by KStudio.

For more inspiration go checkout the fabulous work by the FITgirls.

Techniques:

Heart Tag ~ I free hand cut this heart from a chipboard scrap and glued this gorgeous flocked paper by g.c.d. studios to it. For a feminine touch, I gathered some black tulle to place underneath on top placed the metal flower charm and my XO letter charms. 

Stitching ~ The Tonic Studio's design ruler rocks when I want to pierce holes in a straight line for stitching. This gem of a ruler has holes every 1/8 inch. For the stitching here, I used every other hole for 1/4 inch stitches with 2 strands of embroidery floss for a delicate touch. 

Inking ~ I used Ranger Distress Ink to color the resin frame around my photo. I tried something new and actually used a paint brush to apply the ink. This worked great to get the fine details. And if it happens to get in the wrong place, a little water will remove the ink since the Distress Inks are water based. (Ask me how I know - LOL) I also rubbed some pumice stone and weathered wood ink into the background of the frame, then sanded a bit here and there to distress. Inking can add so much dimension. I rubbed three different distress inks into my doilies to add dimension and contrast to the paper beneath them. 

Stamping ~ Stamping can be a great technique to add subtle touches, and I chose to use a lighter ink for a tone on tone look for my XOXO images. I stamped first and then stitched over top. 

Paper

g.c.d. studios ~ Tina Higgins - Paris Nights Collection Pack (used 5 different sheets)

Black Cardstock ~ Scrap from stash

Embellishments

Recollections ~ Charms

Recollections ~ Metal Plaques

Prima ~ Vine

Wilton ~ Doily

Feathers ~ Stash

Rhinestone Necklace ~ from grab bag at Pat Catan's

EK Success Jolee's Boutique ~ Ornate Frames

Fabric Doily ~ Stash

Queen & Co. Pearls ~ Chocolate Delight

K&Co Metal Art ~ Life's Journey Brass Alphabet

Technique Products

Cloud 9 Design Rubber Cling Stamps ~ 8 x 6 Love Phrase

Ranger Distress Inks

DMC Embroidery Thread ~ #842

Black Tulle ~ Stash

Chipboard Sheet - Stash

Tools

Boss Kut ~ Gazelle

Idea-Ology ~ Design Ruler

In Stitch'z ~ Piercing Tool

Tonic Studios ~ Scissors

Scotch ~ ATG Tape Gun

Tonic Studios ~ Paper Distresser

Martha Stewart ~ Large Circle Cutter

I've entered this at:

Hooked on Crafts Challenges ~ Challenge #17 Hearts: Covered and embellished chipboard heart (March 3)

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~