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"Favorite Project"

‘Crystal Star’
Flights of Fancy
by Leigh Snaith-Brunton

If you love cats and fairies then you’ll enjoy creating my Flights of Fancy kitties. You could hang them from your ceiling on clear nylon or create a mobile…the possibilities are endless!

1. To create this hanging ornament first drill a hole horizontally through the top portion of the domino. Do this by first drilling from one side to the center and then finish the hole by drilling from the other side. One of the holes could chip if you simply drill all the way through from one side only.

2. Ink up the Luna kitty stamp with coal black Ancient Page dye ink by ClearSnap and stamp the image onto a new shiny white domino and heat set with an embossing heat gun.

3. Colour the image with fine and ultra fine point Sharpie markers from the pastel range of colours. Use dark blue and purple from the original range and navy to shade the wings and the background.

4. Highlight areas of the design with purple and blue RoseArt metallic permanent markers.

5. Edge and colour the sides of the domino with a broad point metallic silver DecoColor paint pen.

6. To protect the design apply a coat of Judikins Diamond Glaze for a glass-like finish to the surface of the domino. Do this by dripping a few generous drops of the glaze to the surface of the domino and quickly spreading it around with your finger. For a thicker coat you can spread the glaze around directly from the bottle’s detail applicator nozzle.

7. For more sparkle and to seal the sides of the domino apply a coat of Delta CeramCoat Sparkle Glaze with a paintbrush. The glaze dries to a clear iridescent sparkle.

8. Embellish the stamped star between the wings with a Stampendous silver star sticker.

9. Cut 3 lengths of a fine silver wire.

10. Wire wrap 3 glass stars and twist each end around the main portion. Apply a dab of Judikins Diamond Glaze to the wrapped wire ends to prevent them from unraveling.

11. Adhere the wires to the back of the domino with E-6000 glue. I covered the wires with my signature label to hide them. You could also try hiding the wires by covering the back of the domino with colour coordinating papers, suede paper, felt or fabric.

12. Finish off the hanging ornament by threading a length of clear nylon (fishing line) through the holes and secure with a knot. Dab some glue onto the knot and push the knot back inside the hole to hide and secure it in place.

Flights of Fancy Siamese Cat Pin by Lis Whiting

1. Prepare the backs of four small dominos (1 1/8 x ½ x 1/8).

2. Edge all four dominos in gold [Liquid Gold by DecoColor]. Draw the edge of the gold pen across the top edges of the dominos so that a little of the edging shows on the top of the dominos also.

3. Position the dominos in a pinwheel design.

4. Working with one domino at a time, place industrial strength double stick tape on one end and adhere it to the next domino. (You may want to use E6000.)

5. Turn your domino piece over so that the pips are showing.

6. Select your rubber stamp [Third Coast] and ink with StazOn Black [Tsukineko].

7. Place a small piece of regular double stick tape on your index finger and use to pick up the domino piece.

8. Place the dominos on the inked stamp and press carefully to stamp your image on the dominos. Remove the domino piece carefully from the inked pad so as not to smudge it.

9. Peel the tape and domino piece from your finger. Peel the tape carefully from the domino piece. Place your domino piece, stamped side up on the table in from of you.

10. Use the following Sharpie color for the stars: bright blue.

11. Use grey and black Sharpie colors in the ultrafine point to color in the cat’s nose, ears, tail and front paws. Start by coloring them in grey and add the black, blending out. If you need guidance, use Google to look for images of seal point Siamese cats.

12. Use a Gelly Roll Black Sparkle pen to add black sparkle highlights to the cat’s nose and ear points. Use a Gelly Roll Silver Sparkle pen to color in the moon. Use a Gelly Roll Gold Sparkle pen to outline the cat’s wings.

13. Use the following Sharpie colors to color in the background. Peach, Ochre, Orange, Red. Work on one domino at a time. Color the edge in peach, then color next a portion in Ochre, then a smaller portion in Orange and then a smaller portion in Red. (like stripes going from the outside edge of the domino to the inside).
a. Do not color over the images.

14. Take a Q-Tip and spray the end with alcohol (91%). Dab the dominos where the colors are to blend them out. Continue with each domino until finished.

15. Glue a pin back onto the back of the domino piece. Since this will be additional support for your piece, place the pin back going diagonally across the back of the piece.

Winged Cat Domino Pin by Stephanie Loomis

1. Use Galaxy Gold Brilliance ink (Tsukineko) to stamp image onto black shrink plastic (Lucky Squirrel)

2. Color the image using a Dove blender pen and Pearl Ex mica powders (Jacquard) Use a heavy hand with the colors, as the top layers will brush off after shrinking.

3. Bake shrink plastic according to package directions. Let cool.

4. Paint a domino with fuchsia and purple Luna Lights (Stamp Oasis). Be free with motion and allow the paints to dictate the design. Cover domino edges as well.

5. Lay winged cat (now shrunken and cooled) on top of painted domino. Using a heat gun, soften the shrink plastic until the edges curl around the domino. Let cool.

6. Ink a practice domino (or one not suitable for use because it is cracked et al) with black dye ink.

7. Lay amethyst and purple Angelina Heat Bondable Fibers (Meadowbrook Inventions, Inc.) Cover with parchment paper and set with iron (according to manufacturer directions.)

8. Secure fibers to backside of domino pin.

9. Add a touch of Dimensional Magic (Plaid) to cat wings. Let dry completely.

10. Finish by gluing a pin finding to the back of the domino.

‘Winged Cats’
Domino ATC / Picture Holder
by Deirdre

1. Purchase a round wooden disc from a local craft or hardware store. Paint the disc with silver acrylic paint. Spray with a light coat of Krylon sealant and let dry. (See Picture 1)

2. Line up three white standard size dominos as shown in Picture 1

and tape them together.

3. Ink up the winged cat stamp from Third Coast Rubber Stamps with black ink (Staz-On). Press the dominos down on top of the inked image and lift up carefully. (See Picture 3)

4. Color the image using Orange, Yellow and Black sharpie markers edging the sides with a silver paint pen (Elmer’s) Spray with a few light coats of Krylon fixative and then follow that with a layer or two of Krylon sealant. (See Picture 4)

Let dry.

5. Use a hand held drill with a very thin bit to drill 3 holes across the top of the dominos. (See Picture 5)

Peel the tape off the back of the dominos then carefully, but quickly, use crazy glue to glue the dominos back together matching the stamped image lines.

6. Cut 3 pieces of 18 gauge craft wire in varying lengths, each one at least 10 inches long. One at a time, twist the end of the wire into a spiral with small craft pliers. (See Picture 6)

then twist small circles down the length of the wire. (See Picture 7)

Repeat for remaining 2 wires.

7. Spread glue (E500) across the edge of the bottom domino and press it onto the middle of the wooden base. Place the three twisted wires into place in the holes on top of the dominos and adjust the height of each, until you’re happy with the look, by cutting the ends shorter as needed. Remove the wires. Fill each hole with a few drops of crazy glue then slide a silver spacer onto the wire and then quickly replace the wire into the hole. Repeat with the other two wires. (See Picture 8)

8. Slide pictures into the wire twists or use it to display your favorite ATC cards!! The domino base can be made using a single domino or any domino configuration you come up with. These are easy, pretty quick and turn out so cute! (See Picture 9)

‘Ginger Fairy Kitty’ ~ Flights of Fancy
by Leigh Snaith-Brunton ~ The Sharpie Domino Queen
Design Team Leader

If you love cats and fairies then you’ll enjoy creating my Flights of Fancy kitties. You could hang them from your ceiling on clear nylon or create a mobile…the possibilities are endless!

1. Ink up the large sitting kitty fairy stamp with coal black Ancient Page dye ink by Clearsnap and stamp the image onto a new shiny Super-sized white domino and heat set with an embossing heat gun.

2. Re-ink and stamp the whole image onto a sheet of acetate or printer transparency. To set the ink either leave it for approximately 12 hours or gently heat set with an embossing heat gun. To much heat will make the acetate buckle but you can always experiment….maybe your kitty fairy will like crinkled wings!

3. Colour the domino and the acetate wings with fine and ultra fine point Sharpie markers. Leave the wing areas on the domino white!

4. Colour all the spots on the wings with a fine point DecoColor silver metallic paint pen and add some silver dots to the background of the domino.

5. Cut out the wings with scissors and edge with the silver paint pen.

6. Edge and colour the sides of the domino with a broad point metallic silver DecoColor paint pen.

7. For more sparkle and to seal the sides of the domino apply a coat of Delta CeramCoat Sparkle Glaze with a paintbrush. The glaze dries to a clear iridescent sparkle.

8. To protect the design and to adhere the wings to the domino apply a coat of Judikins Diamond Glaze for a glass-like finish. Do this by dripping a few generous drops of the glaze onto the surface of the domino and quickly spreading it around with your finger.

9. You need to work quickly for this next step before the glaze starts to harden! Carefully place the wings onto the domino making sure the wings overlap the stamped wings on the domino. Give the wings a little wiggle to make sure the glue has grabbed on nicely and then leave alone to dry.

10. For more fantasy and sparkle embellish all the silver spots with Diamond Sparkles glitter glue by PSX.

11. Finish off the hanging ornament by cutting a length of clear nylon (fishing line) and forming a loop. Secure the loop with a knot and glue to the back of the domino. To further ensure the nylon remains in place and to hide the knot you can embellish the back of the domino with patterned paper, suede paper, felt or fabric.

Kitty Heaven Magnet
by Susan Chong

1) Prepare a square domino with covering with a light layer of black gesso. Allow to dry.

2) Using a round sponge stencil brush, pounce red and blue interference acrylic paint over the black gesso. Allow to dry. Again with a round sponge brush, pounce medium thick layer of gold interference acrylic paint over the entire domino.

3) Turn your domino so it is a diamond shape. Use your heat tool to dry the paint and create air bubbles at the top of the diamond. Allow to cool completely.

4) Stamp Kitty Angel image (Third Coast Art Rubber Stamps) onto domino using Black Brilliance ink. Allow to dry completely.

5) Edge domino with a blue metallic paint pen. Allow to dry.

6) Using your favorite white craft glue, affix gold star beads to the domino as shown. Allow to dry.

7) Using the same glue, affix a magnet onto the back of your domino. Allow to dry.

'Gemstone Faerie Kitty’
Flights of Fancy
by Leigh Snaith-Brunton ~ The Sharpie Domino Queen
Design Team Leader

If you love cats and fairies then you’ll enjoy creating my Flights of Fancy kitties. You could hang them from your ceiling on clear nylon or create a mobile…the possibilities are endless!

1. To create this hanging ornament first drill a hole horizontally through the top portion of the domino. Do this by first drilling from one side to the center and then finish the hole by drilling from the other side. One of the holes could chip if you simply drill all the way through from one side only.

2. Ink up the small sitting kitty fairy stamp with coal black Ancient Page dye ink by Clearsnap and stamp the image onto a new shiny white domino and heat set with an embossing heat gun.

3. Ink up the large sitting kitty fairy stamp with coal black dye ink and stamp the wings onto a sheet of acetate or printer transparency. To set the ink either leave it for approximately 12 hours or gently heat set with an embossing heat gun. Too much heat will make the acetate buckle but you can always experiment….maybe your kitty fairy will like crinkled wings!

4. Colour the domino image and the acetate wings with fine and ultra fine point Sharpie markers.

5. Add adhesive to the acetate wings with a Xyron. Peel off the backing and adhere the wings to silver mirror foil. I recycled a sheet of metallic foil that covered a box of cookies I had at Christmas! The foil is silver on one side and gold on the other and I thought it would come in very handy one day ;-)

6. Cut out the wings with scissors and edge with a metallic silver DecoColor paint pen.

7. Edge and colour the sides of the domino with a broad point metallic silver paint pen.

8. For more sparkle and to seal the sides of the domino apply a coat of Delta CeramCoat Sparkle Glaze with a paintbrush. The glaze dries to a clear iridescent sparkle.

9. To protect the design and to adhere the wings to the domino apply a coat of Judikins Diamond Glaze for a glass-like finish. Do this by dripping a few generous drops of the glaze onto the surface of the domino and quickly spreading it around with your finger.

10. You need to work quickly for this next step before the glaze starts to harden! Carefully place the wings onto the domino and give the wings a little wiggle to make sure the glue has grabbed on nicely and then leave alone to dry.

11. For more fantasy and sparkle embellish all the spots with Diamond Sparkles glitter glue by PSX.

12. Once dry apply a coat of Diamond Glaze to the wings too.

13. Finish off the hanging ornament by threading a length of clear nylon (fishing line) through the holes and secure with a knot. Dab some glue onto the knot and push the knot back inside the hole to hide and secure it in place.

‘Winged Cat Panel’
by Susan Chong

1) Lay 4 Mahjong tiles onto a flat protected surface. Spray tiles with a combination of Color Washes. (Margarita Magenta and Copper Kettle Color Mists from Outside the Margins and Marigold Yellow Orange Starburst Stain from Lindy’s Stamp Gang)

2) Spray a fine mist of Future Floor Wax over the Color Washes. Tilt the tiles so the wash and wax mix is smeared randomly over the surface. Allow to dry completely.

3) Arrange the 4 Mahjong tiles into a rectangle. 2 tiles on the top and 2 tiles on the bottom. (See project image) Stamp Winged Cat-Med image (Third Coast Art Rubber Stamps) on the tiles using Black Brilliance ink. Allow to dry.

4) Spray the same color wash combination over an orange 3x5 laminate tag sample. Then follow step 2 and spray the washes with a light coating of Future Floor Wax. Tilt the laminate tag slightly to run and pool the wash and wax mixture over the top. You may use a heat gun to speed up the drying process if desired.

5) Edge the laminate tag sample with Black Brilliance ink. Allow to dry.

6) Using your favorite white craft glue, affix the 4 tiles to the laminate tag as shown. Allow to dry.

7) Using the same glue, affix decorative metal embellishment as shown. Allow to dry.

‘Celestial Cat Nap’
Flights of Fancy
by Leigh Snaith-Brunton ~ The Sharpie Domino Queen
Design Team Leader

If you love cats and fairies then you’ll enjoy creating my Flights of Fancy kitties. You could hang them from your ceiling on clear nylon or create a mobile…the possibilities are endless!

1. To create this hanging ornament ink up the sleeping kitty fairy stamp with coal black Ancient Page dye ink by Clearsnap and stamp the cat portion onto a new shiny white domino and heat set with an embossing heat gun.

2. Re-ink the stamp with coal black dye ink and stamp the wings onto a sheet of acetate or printer transparency. To set the ink either leave it for approximately 12 hours or gently heat set with an embossing heat gun. Too much heat will make the acetate buckle but you can always experiment….maybe your kitty fairy will like crinkled wings!

3. Add adhesive to the acetate wings with a Xyron. Peel off the backing and adhere the wings to silver mirror foil. I recycled a sheet of metallic foil that covered a box of cookies I had at Christmas! The foil is silver on one side and gold on the other and I thought it would come in very handy one day ;-)

4. Cut out the wings with scissors and edge with a metallic silver DecoColor paint pen.

5. Colour the domino image and the acetate wings with fine and ultra fine point Sharpie markers.

6. Colour the teardrops and spots on the wings with RoseArt metallic permanent markers. Outline portions of the wings with the metallic markers too.

7. Edge and colour the sides of the domino with a broad point metallic silver paint pen.

8. For more sparkle and to seal the sides of the domino apply a coat of Delta CeramCoat Sparkle Glaze with a paintbrush. The glaze dries to a clear iridescent sparkle.

9. To protect the design and to adhere the wings to the domino apply a coat of Judikins Diamond Glaze for a glass-like finish. Do this by dripping a few generous drops of the glaze onto the surface of the domino and quickly spreading it around with your finger.

10. You need to work quickly for this next step before the glaze starts to harden! Carefully place the wings onto the domino and give the wings a little wiggle to make sure the glue has grabbed on nicely and then leave alone to dry.

11. For more fantasy and sparkle embellish all the spots with Diamond Sparkles glitter glue by PSX.

12. Once dry punch a hole into the wings and add a colour coordinating eyelet.

13. Finish off the ornament by threading a length of clear nylon (fishing line) through the eyelet and the napping kitty fairy is ready to hang!

Feline Fancy Pendant
by Susan Chong

1) Use a predrilled Mahjong tile OR you may drill the top hole yourself using a Dremel Rotary tool or similar.

2) Prepare the tile by lightly sanding with small grit sandpaper. Use a clean cotton cloth to remove any dust from the tile.

3) Using your finger, smear Dioxazine Purple acrylic paint over the tile. (You may use any dark purple colored paint you desire) Once dry, pounce a very small amount of Cranberry Adirondack® Dimensional Pearls over the tile using your finger. Allow to dry.

4) Stamp Large Winged Cat image (Third Coast Art Rubber Stamps) onto tile using White Brilliance ink. Allow to dry.

5) Edge the tile with a purple metallic paint pen. Allow to dry.

6) Attach large silver jump ring to pendant through the drilled hole. Thread desired fibers through the jump ring.

7) Using your favorite white craft glue, affix green jewel to the bottom of the tile as shown. Allow to dry completely.