Grunge Paste #2 - Shells

Well if yesterday's post was a quick one this one a super quick one - this is my second entry to the PaperArsty challenge details can be seen here.

My first was using GP in the traditional way through a stencil for this post I wanted to try something different.  I bought this little silicon mould a couple of weeks ago and wondered if GP would work in it - took a while to dry out but I'm really happy with my little shells.

thank you for looking...xx

PA Topic 6 - Grunge Paste

The latest theme for the PaperArtsy challenge is the use of grunge paste or similar medium - full details can be found here.

Afraid this is quick post as I wanted to get my entry in before we go away for the weekend.  I've used the GP for the stencilled leaves in the background - with added texture from lightly dabbing the paste with my finger whilst still wet.  Everything was then painted in Antarctic and the stencilled areas dried brushed with Lake Wanaka.  I also used GP tinted with Inky Pool to stencil in the wording.

To finish I painted some splodges of green and pinks onto to card and then cut out the stamped the flowers and leaves.

I think this is the third Ikea mirror I've transformed - I wonder how many have been purchased for the same reason? I can't believe anyone would leave them plain white .......

Happy Easter everyone xx

Miniature Book

This is my second entry to the current PaperArtsy challenge of all things Miniature - see here for full details

This time I've gone for a small folding book of pictures.  I've used the brayered background I made on Sunday (thanks Leandra for the lesson) for one side and plain white card for the other - in between the 2 I've sandwiched a length of ribbon to hold everything together and to enable me to fold it up.

I then looked through my JOFY stamps for the smallest ones to fit the pages ( they're 6x7 cm) and coloured them with a mixture of translucent paints. For the front cover I stamped and cut out 3 flowers.

thank you for stopping by xx

Paperartsy Topic 4 - miniature

Just a quick post this morning before heading off to Stamperama - can't wait to meet up with other Patwits.

I've chosen a small treasure chest for my entry this week - it measures just 5cm tall.  Afraid there's no step my step pics as I just kept building up layers until I got the look I was after.  The treasure gold hi-lights show up much better in reality than in the photos.

To finish off I made a small map and added my own "treasure"

thank you for looking x

Paperartsy Paint Challenge - Brayering

Haven't posted anything for ages now 2 in one day !

I watched Leandra's video on brayering onto wax tissue the other day (she makes it look so easy) -  here is my result. I wasn't getting as much coverage as I wanted, not sure what I was doing wrong - suggestions welcome.

I wasn't sure what to make with the finished pieces so used some for a background along with some spare flowers from some previous projects to make a quick card.

thank you for stopping by x

Paperartsy - Paint Challenge 3

The latest challenge from Paperartsy is "Paint" see here - where to start as the opinions are endless.

Of course I had to use a touch of crackled paint somewhere in the project so firstly I created a simple background to mount my tag on.

The main tag includes a new technique for me - I saw Ali Reeve demo recently and she created her own crackle texture paste using gesso and cornflour - just mix the 2 to a stiff paste.  I applied this through a mask and left it to dry naturally.  Hopefully my photos pick up the gorgeous fine cracks that appear.

I used Inky Pool fresco to cover the whole back ground as I wanted a dark base to stencil using the same technique as Sue Carrington see her project here.  They've not turned out too bad - I just need to be a bit less heavy handed with my paint in the future,  These were finished off with some pretty flower buttons.

Thank you for looking xx

Zodiac Challenge - Aquarius

The lovely Deborah Wainwright has started a new monthly challenge based around the signs of the zodiac - I've been pondering all month on how to represent this and what to make.  Not surprisingly I've gone with the first thing that popped into my head when I read Deborah's blog.  see details here

Apart from Gemini for my birthday, the only other sign of the zodiac I know the dates for is Aquarius as it's my Mums birthday is this month.

All the elements of my page somehow link to Aquarius, this month and most importantly my Mum.

-  For the background I've brayered on Inky Pool and Lake Wanaka paint and stamped circles in the same colours and small circles in black ink to represent the water element of Aquarius. 

- Next I stamped and embossed some snow flakes for the snow we had today and the fact Mum dislikes the "stuff" with a passion. 

- Next is a rare photo of the two of us together - both a bit camera shy ! The green flowers represent Mum's favourite colour.

- The wording is a mixture of stamped and printed for some variation.

Thank you Deborah for a thought provoking new challenge !

 

 

thank you for looking,,Sx