**Edited to add: Many of you have asked where I buy my chipboard and what thickness it is, so here are the details! I use thin chipboard, not the heavy duty weight. The thin weight cuts just wonderfully well using Papertrey Ink dies and my Sizzix Big Shot. I haven't tried it in my Cuttlebug, but I have a feeling it would work just fine as well. I don't buy my chipboard, I just save it from packaging, but you can purchase some thin chipboard HERE. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Today I've got my first ever Papertrey Ink newsletter article to share with you and it's all about chipboard tips and tricks. Chipboard has to be my absolute favorite medium to work with, my first love! It's so fun to shabby up, make it grungy, elegant, whimsical, playful, clean, graphic, or leave it bare...you name it.
These projects use several different techniques to transform chipboard including:D
- die-cutting
- stamping
- machine stitching
- painting
- distressing
- embossing
- applying glitter
To start with, I die-cut two tags from a sheet of chipboard using a couple of different Papertrey Ink dies including the Tag Sale #1 and #6 dies. After they were die cut, I then embossed them using the Wrought Iron Impression plate. Now comes the fun part!
The next step is adding paint. I love how it skips a few impressions here and there and fills in other areas creating a lovely, aged appearance.
Here you can see the very subtle embossing left from the Impression Plate. Isn't it pretty?
Now for the stamping. I like to stamp directly on the chipboard before I sand the edges so that part of the stamping is also removed with the paint...gives is a bit more of an authentic look I think. For this tag, I stamped the tag using the It's Official stamp set. The Framed Out #2 die cut is stamped using the Bitty Background Blocks set as well as the heart cut from the Heart Print die. After stamping, simply distress the edges of your chipboard pieces using sandpaper and then apply ink. I used Papertrey Ink's Chamomile ink. To finish it off, glitter is always welcome of course and that's what I added here. I used Krylon Adhesive Spray and a light sprinkling of Doodlebug's Lily White Sugar Coating.
The same techniques were used on this tag. It's so fun to mix and match dies and create your own custom chipboard shapes. I created a little, puffy, felt heart window by first die cutting chipboard using the Button Card die and then die cutting a heart from the center using the Heart Prints die. I stitched Vintage Cream felt to the backside, creating a fun little window.
Why stop there, right? Chipboard lovers...I tell you, once you try cutting chipboard using one die, you'll want to try them all? It's a crazy addiction. Below I created a tag for the top of my tag using chipboard and my Tiny Tag die.
And then, because I love, love, love scallops and think there couldn't possibly be anything cuter than chipboard scallops, I added a row of them to the top of my gift bag using the Medium Scallops Border die. This row of scallops was stamped using the Background Basics: Gingham stamp and is topped with a row of felt cut using the Heart Border die.
Once again to recap:
- Die cut chipboard shape
- Emboss if desired
- Paint with acrylic paint
- Stamp
- Sand to distress
- And, don't forget to add glitter!
So glad you stopped by. Enjoy your weekend!
Melis
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Oh Meliss, your article is awesome! Thanks for the step by step of how you do your tags! Funny, I never thought to emboss the chipboard and yet, what a difference it makes!! Such cute tags, too!!!
Hugs,
Teri
Posted by: Teri | March 23, 2012 at 06:29 AM
Gorgeous! I love how you use chipboard, paint and glitter!
Posted by: Danielle Flanders | March 23, 2012 at 06:34 AM
Great posting!! Love the tags and tips!
Posted by: Rebecca Deeprose | March 23, 2012 at 06:38 AM
Awesome tips and tricks for chipboard, one of my loves too! Your samples are precious! Wondering what sewing machine you use with the chipboard? And, are you using the PTI chipboard? Thanks Melis!
Posted by: jan m | March 23, 2012 at 07:07 AM
Absolutly stunning tags! I just LOVE the wonderful soft subtle colors!!! GORGEOUS!!
Thanks for sharing them! :)
Posted by: Lisa (ThePurplePlace) | March 23, 2012 at 08:23 AM
I have never tried chipboard but would like to. I do not see on PTI webpage though. Where do you purchase it?
Posted by: Julie | March 23, 2012 at 08:30 AM
Simply gorgeous! Guess I need to try again to get the right sandwich for die-cutting chipboard in my Big Shot. Congrats on your first PTI newletter article!
Posted by: Kathy Mc | March 23, 2012 at 08:45 AM
Thanks so much for the step by step instructions. Very helpful to those of us who love the shabby look but aren't that experienced at doing it. Love your work!!
Posted by: Shellie Hartsock | March 23, 2012 at 08:51 AM
I love your stitched heart filled with felt - so sweet. And stamping over paint, then sanding for this beautiful shabby effect. So pretty!
Posted by: Mary Beth | March 23, 2012 at 09:18 AM
Fellow chipboard lover here! These projects are so beautiful- there's something about the weight of the board that's so luxurious- yum. Thanks for the eye candy!
Posted by: eileen hull | March 23, 2012 at 09:38 AM
Using chipboard this creatively is new to me, too. I love the beautiful tags you created. Thank you for the directions. Am beginning my own project now! So glad you are doing this!
Posted by: Bev | March 23, 2012 at 10:04 AM
What thickness of chipboard are you using with your PTI dies? Or, is it their coasters that you used?
Posted by: Marisa G | March 23, 2012 at 10:05 AM
I always enjoe your creations! However, I also would like to know where do you get your chipboard?
Posted by: Tanya | March 23, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Congrats on your first newsletter article. It is fabulous as is your work. I have been a fan of yours and I am in awe of your talents and creations. Thanks for sharing your heart with us and Papertrey Ink.
Posted by: Teresa Zuehls | March 23, 2012 at 11:04 AM
Gorgeous tags Melissa. I love the colors.
Eveline.
Posted by: Eveline van Heijst | March 23, 2012 at 11:24 AM
SUPER gorgeous LOVE it!
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Holly Saveur | March 23, 2012 at 11:36 AM
This is a wonderful tutorial. I never thought to impress chipboard. I love the look! You've inspired me once again. I'm ready to grab some chipboard, impression plates, dies, paint, ink, stamps, and felt!
Posted by: Cammie | March 23, 2012 at 12:53 PM
Perfect eye candy, like always! I'd also like to know what chipboard, machine, cutting sandwich you use. I've never had any luck cutting chipboard!
Posted by: Diana K | March 23, 2012 at 02:10 PM
Beautiful tags! I don't own a die-cutting machine but this makes me want to give it a try. What machine would you recommend?
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | March 23, 2012 at 03:27 PM
You are just TOO stinkin' cute! Your work oozes cuteness. Thanks for the tips.
Hugs,
Karen
Posted by: Karen Letchworth | March 23, 2012 at 03:38 PM
Complete love love love love for these tags - great job - thank you soooo much for telling us how you did it - always love to get your "secrets" lol. xxL
Posted by: Linda L | March 23, 2012 at 04:17 PM
Love the distressing on your tags! Can you really cut chipboard with PTI dies? What kind?
Posted by: Deborah R. | March 23, 2012 at 05:25 PM
Beautiful, great to see this brilliant medium used, I certainly don't use it enough - thank you :)
Posted by: janet wilson | March 23, 2012 at 05:43 PM
I have also admired your shabby-chic talent. These tags are amazing. What chipboard do you use? I looked at the supplies list, but did not see chipboard listed, maybe I missed it. I seem to have trouble cutting chipboard with my Cuttlebug. Thanks for sharing your secret to fabulous tags.
Posted by: Donna Cole | March 23, 2012 at 07:37 PM
The BEST article ever!!! Melis, these are fabulous, I love it!! Your "class" is wonderful, well explained, easy to follow and your tips and tricks are awesome! I will definitely use chipboard more, thanks to you!
Can't wait for your next newsletter article, you are the bomb! :-)
Posted by: Alessandra Loiacono | March 23, 2012 at 09:14 PM