Happy May everyone! Remember all the hype and chatter about ‘the dress’ a few weeks ago? - Kate Middleton’s wedding gown was absolutely stunning and has inspired me to play a little dress-up. Today I’ll be using the Sizzix Tim Holtz dress form die and a little bit of sparkly glitter.
Here are the supplies to gather up. Tim Holtz sewing room die, Be Creative double-sided tape, Glitter Ritz microfine glitter, a paper piercer tool, and 2.5 x 7 inch plain white cardstock.
Unroll the double-sided tape and adhere the plain cardstock to the tape. The wax backing remains on the other side, do not peel this away yet.
Place the paper/tape piece with wax backing side down on the die . Roll through your die cut machine.
You have just cut out the dress form. This is where the creative fun begins! Take your paper piercer and score your dress design. Use just enough pressure to cut through the wax backing and not the tape/paper.
For my example I created a wide band around the shoulder line which I will glitter first in a different colour than the rest of the dress. Gently peel away the wax exposing the sticky tape. Pour glitter covering the exposed tape.
Burnish by rubbing the glitter into the tape with your finger so that all the glitter is adhered to the sticky tape. Next, peel away the wax backing to expose the sticky tape for the rest of the dress.
The exposed tape exposed is like a blank canvas, ready for all the little embellies like flowers, sequins, beads from your stash. Apply the embellishments first, and then your glitter last.
I re-purposed the chain from Maya Road chipboard elements (I save everything!). I cut a few metal beads and used it as a necklace. Again, glitter is applied last.
You’ve just created your own dress design, wasn’t that super easy and fun!
There are so many themes to incorporate the dress element. Weddings, wedding showers, prom night, girls night out, shopping road trips, etc. are just a few that come to mind. Here are some other dresses I created using fabric and lace. I use the double-sided tape with fabric on one side and cardstock on the other. After cutting out the shape, I just hand cut the fabric dress design and then adhere it to the dress form base.
The 2 dresses shown below are created using a really fun shimmer and glitter technique that I will share with you next month!
Card Supplies: Bo Bunny Pattern paper, Sizzix die cut, Be Creative Tape , Glitter Ritz Microfine glitter, Kaiserkraft beads
Have a wonderful day everyone!
~ Virginia Nebel
(to see more of Virginia's work, be sure to visit her creative blog. Be sure to check out this post!)
WOW! Gorgeous!
Posted by: Pam Spradlin | May 10, 2011 at 08:13 AM
Stunning! Thanks for the tutorial.
Posted by: Susan DR | May 10, 2011 at 08:19 AM
That is way cute!! Thanks for sharing this technique! I can't wait to try this!
Posted by: Melissa Joyes | May 10, 2011 at 08:28 AM
FABulous...thanks for the fun tuts!
Posted by: ~amy~ | May 10, 2011 at 08:33 AM
WOWZERS.....how awesome is that!!! Thanks for the great tutorial!
Posted by: Lindy | May 10, 2011 at 08:35 AM
You are so talented! This is AMAZING!!
Posted by: Jamie | May 10, 2011 at 08:55 AM
Hi Virginia,
Is the Border edge on your card from a die-cut machine or a punch please. Thanks for a really fun card.
Posted by: Pamela McGillin | May 10, 2011 at 09:05 AM
Hi Pamela, the border is an Accucut die. (sorry, I meant to include this on the supplies listing). Thanks!
Posted by: Virginia Nebel | May 10, 2011 at 09:22 AM
beautiful!
I have all of the supplies from Haroldine's shop - time to dig them out and use them - thank you for this post!
Posted by: Michele V | May 10, 2011 at 09:25 AM
OMG!
What fun!
Reminds me of playing with paper dolls when I was little---my very favorite!
Posted by: {vicki} | May 10, 2011 at 09:32 AM
Oh my god, this is soo gorgeous. Amd what an awesome idea to make this dress this way. Soooo very stunning and sooo beautiful. I´m sure anyone would like to get a card like this no doubt. TFS the fantastic idea with us here too.
Have a wonderful week ahead everyone.
Posted by: Maryann | May 10, 2011 at 09:43 AM
These are really cool! It would be great fun for anyone that dreams of being a fashion designer (like my 6-yr old GD!!)....or ME!!!
Posted by: Carol M. | May 10, 2011 at 09:50 AM
Those are seriously cute!!! I don't have that exact die from Sizzix, but I do have a dress one--so going to try this later!! Thank-you!!
Posted by: Lesa | May 10, 2011 at 09:58 AM
FABULOUS!!!
Posted by: Jamie Greene | May 10, 2011 at 10:06 AM
okay, that is REALLY cool!
Posted by: Aly Dosdall | May 10, 2011 at 10:19 AM
I just love it!
Posted by: kathy | May 10, 2011 at 10:31 AM
That looks amazing!
Posted by: Jingle | May 10, 2011 at 11:35 AM
FABULOUS! I am in LOVE with this post - thank you for ALL of the ideas!
Posted by: Cathy P in AZ | May 10, 2011 at 01:05 PM
STUNNING!! What a fabulous idea!
Posted by: Karen Wilson | May 10, 2011 at 02:03 PM
that's really cool
Posted by: sherri p | May 10, 2011 at 02:13 PM
That is one of the neatest projects I've ever seen!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 10, 2011 at 02:23 PM
Really like the tips you show. Can't wait to put them to use. Thanks.
Posted by: Beneta | May 10, 2011 at 02:37 PM
Awesome and so cool!! Very creative. Love all the dresses!
Posted by: kathy (krolski) | May 10, 2011 at 03:19 PM
Awesome! I love the tiny purse!
Posted by: Laney | May 10, 2011 at 03:52 PM
These dresses are gorgeous and so is the card. Thanks for sharing your technique.
Posted by: Debbie C. | May 10, 2011 at 09:09 PM