Hello friends
Time for Tuesday Tip/Technique and today we are seeing what else we can die cut.
How about shrink plastic??
For those of you that haven't used shrink plastic I can guarantee it takes you back to being a kid, I used to shrink crisp packets in the oven...do any of you remember doing that?
I've stamped onto the shrink plastic using a script stamp and StazOn ink.
Use a heat gun (mind your fingers!) apply heat to the shape, it takes on a life of its own,
curls, twists and just at the point when you think..."oh this hasn't worked!" ....
It flattens.
You then have a tiny hard plastic shape which you can use as an embellishment on cards,
scrapbook pages, jewellery and more.
Tip: if you want a hole in your plastic shape, punch one before you shrink!
Thanks for stopping by today and thank you so much for your response
to the Charity Kit announced yesterday, delighted you like it.
Take care friends.
25 comments:
Hi Christine. I must get my shrink plastic out and have a go at this, the tiny shapes are so pretty. Take care.
HI Christine, I haven't used shrink plastic in a long time, but am sure there is some amongst my stash..looks so cute..don't remember doing anything with crisp packets though! Hugs Carole Z X
Great top tip. It's been ages since I used Shrink Plastic, must give it another go soon.
Miche.
Hi Christine, I remember the crisp packets but haven't used the shrink plastic before. It does look effective though.
Chris xx
Morning Christine, I remember crisp packets, and the wobbly shrink plastic stage! A good idea, never thought of die cutting it. Will have a go if I can find my shrink plastic.
Thanks, Eileen
Hi Christine,
I also remember shrinking crisp packets,but they never looked anything like the heart you have done today, I will have to have a go.
Thank you for Tuesday tips.
Have a nice day. Take care. x.
Hi Christine. Like some others I haven't used shrink plastic for ages. Must have another go.
Loved the charity set yesterday by the way.
Love Val in Spain x
Hi Christine
I have not done this for many a long year { completely forgotten about it } so thanks for the reminder ,We have the Grandchildren again today so will have a look to see if i have some so we can play, i am sure i must have some somewhere
Take Care
Elaine H X
Morning Christine,
Great idea, will have a go at this.
Lydia
X
Hi Christine, I think you have revived peoples interest in shrink plastic, I will be having a go. Love Jean Z xxx
Hello Christine
My kids used to shrink crisp packets... I'm much too old!lol
Its something I am always going to try someday !
Take care
Love Marg
Morning Christine
I used to shrink crisp packets also -showing my age...
Have not had shrink out for a while, but this has piqued my interest; off to hunt it out.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda xx
Good morning Christine
I have never used shrink plastic (only I remember the Create and Craft show with Barbara Grey and Dean Wilson and thought "there's no way I'm doing that")but having seen these lovely embellishments I think I will give it a try.
Thanks for another great tip.
Enjoy your day
Lesley
Hi Christine
Thanks got showing us this technique.its nice to re visit these techniques, I haven't used shrink plastic for years. Thanks for reminding us.
Lovely tip. Yes i used to make badges out of the crisp packets once shrunk xx hazel
Morning Christine, i did buy some shrink plastic but haven't had the confidence to use it. I really should as you have showed how great it can be, so thank you for that. I love all these tips you are doing on a tuesday. Emma x
Brilliant tip Christine - will have to get the shrink plastic out and have a go again. Janice xx
Morning Christine, A fabulous tip, I love the shrink plastic, and am always amazed when I use it, it is brilliant, I am always aware that when stamping something and colouring it, that the colours always intensify when shrunk, so tend to do paler colours when colouring. The experience when the item curls and twists and has a mind of it's own, and then unfurls and turns into this mini masterpiece, fabulous !!
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Forgot all about shrink plastic thanks for the reminder. Also I have got hold the Snupps app, just need a little time to get myself organised!!
Christine, I have some of the shrink plastic somewhere! But putting my hand on it might be difficult AND I've never used it.
I've quite forgotten about my shrink plastic Christine (like a lot of crafty stash I have!😃) so must get it out and give it a go!
Thank you for the reminder 👍
Janice x
Hello Christine. Again you have reminded me of something that always makes me smile. I love shrink plastic and watching it wriggle about. Must have a play. xxMargaretxx
Another fab tip xx
Hi Christine, another fun project to try. The mini labels are so cute, will have to try this with my bauble dies. Anne x
Cool! I must get my shrink plastic out and play! xxx
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