I've seen the packing tape image transfer technique mentioned here and there in the crafting world and thought I would try it out as it sounded so easy. I found a great little video by Julie at Balzer Designs and loved the jewellery she had made so decided to make something for a colleague's birthday. My friend just dotes on her two Jack Russell dogs and I must admit they are the most well behaved Jack Russells I've met. So her gift just had to be doggy inspired.
So I made this phone/bag charm for her. I found an image of a Jack Russell in a magazine, transferred it and attached it to the back of this Tim Holtz Charm Fragment pendant. The transferred image is transparent so I backed it with a piece cut from an old dictionary. If I'd used plain cardstock for the backing the image would have shown up more I suppose but I quite like having the definition for "companionship" showing through the dog image. A bit more experimentation is needed I think.
I made her a birthday card with a Jack Russell on too. I don't believe you can get Jack Russell brand coffee in the UK or I would have bought her some of that too. Great image though.
I LOVE that charm!!! Makes a perfect gift for any dog lover/owner. You always make the most personal, priceless gifts. Did I already tell you all my friends receive gift cards? *shame*
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