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Thursday 28 July 2016

Scripture Cards

Hello Friends,

Last weekend I went to a conference at an Island church. A talented artist friend and myself brought some gifts for the participants. I made up over 30 scripture cards/bookmarks as my contribution. A few friends have asked me to explain how I make these so I took pics of my process.

I used box board for my bases. These are the covers for blister packs of prescription medication. I had a good stack of them. First I decoupage them with strips of light-weight papers and book pages.
I spread a light coat of Gesso over any areas not covered with papers or where the papers were slick and needed something to help grab onto the paint. Then I got out some various items, like bottle caps and sponges, for adding texture and interest.
I randomly added paint, watering some of it down and applying it with an eye dropper to make drips. I turned the pages or used a blow dryer to move the paint drips around. I used other items with the acrylic paints until I was happy with the results. I let some of the papers show through.
I used my guillotine cutter to divide the sheets into smaller sizes. Most of them were about 3x4 inches, but I made some larger or smaller. I applied stamps, glued pictures, scriptures and faith quotes to the fronts and backs of each piece, hole-punched them and attached handmade paper beads with twine. I managed to save one for myself and to show to you. It has a verse from my favourite Psalm on one side.

I hope this give you an indication of how to make these yourself. They make nice little gifts that people can tuck into a book or purse and I must say, they are rather addictive. I am already thinking about doing another batch. One thing you should know is that you have to allow drying time between layers so it is best to allow yourself 2-3 days to complete a batch. You can always speed your drying time up with a blow dryer though.

Thanks for stopping by.

Blessing hugs,
Teresa

Challenges:
Simon Says Monday Challenge - Texture
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
The Outlawz Twisted Thursday - Anything Goes

3 comments:

Gayatri said...

Great background! Love how you made it. Nice work! Thanks for playing along Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes Challenge. Gayatri xx

Maura said...

Teresa, what a beautiful idea! I particularly like the paper beads you added, they add a special touch! Thanks so much for joining us this week at Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge! Maura

Crafting With Jack said...

Great idea Teresa, love the addition of the paper beads x