As you've seen I like using lots of supplies. Sometimes things come together quickly, sometimes not. This one was a bit of a challenge, and it's a bit different, but that's a good thing! Less doodling in my usual ways, but sometimes a little different can be good.
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I'm entering my ATC into the following challenge:
Simons Says Stamp Monday Challenge
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So check out my newest ATC! I added some paint because I wasn't a fan of the background. Then I went to town with adding other details.
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I had an idea to try something new with this ATC and I really like how it turned out.
I used a lot of different supplies with this ATC. Stamping, rub-ons, acrylic paint, die-cuts, adhesive enamel shapes, paint markers. Did I mention I used a lot?
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So I promised more information, and here we go....
I did a lot of stuff on this ATC. Tried some new techniques and discovered something new about a stencil. SO this ATC started out as gesso through a Dylusions stencil and then watered down paint colors added to it (the orange and yellow).
Then I added some darker teal, and then when I was playing with texture paste, I added what I was playing with to the ATC. I'm going to post more about that soon.
I traced around a few of the numbers with a Sharpie pen as well as around the edge of the ATC. I also had some ultramarine and purple paint mixed together and added to some projects with a sponge. I decided to use a stencil that I call a pie chart stencil and only filled in two petal shaped sections with the paint. I loved it, so I did it again on notebook paper and cut out the heart.
I stamped the star, added the paint bits, and sectioned off letters on another Dylusions stencil to create the word, before outlining the letters with my Uni Posca white paint marker. I've seen that technique used several times. I don't know if that's how it was done, but it worked for me. I will say it took a looooong time. I used washi tape to block off the letters, but between that and trying to add just the right amount paint to prevent bleed through, the whole process took time. More time than I thought, though I like the effect.
Will I do it again? Not sure. Maybe finding a way to make the process faster. The paint bits are that paint that spills out over the opening and dries. You pull it off and save that part. Those I really love.
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I was playing around making ATCs and I discovered something interesting with this one...
Come back tomorrow to find out more!
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So I did a thing, I created an ATC heh...I was experimenting and it took a little while with what I was doing.
I used washi tape to mask off the letters and then outlined the letters in white. And that red bit in the top right corner? I don't know if there's a name for it, but it's when you pull the dried paint from inside the cap of a paint bottle. I had done a few layers before it got to this point, and I really like it.
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Enjoy the awesome ATC and let me know what you think! I hope you visit again soon!
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It's kinda funny...I have lots of different kinds of adhesives. I've got tapes, dots, foam squares in different sizes, fabric glue, tacky glue, as well as gel medium. They all have their uses. Art journaling, scrapbooking, mixed media. And I find myself using at least a few in any project I'm working on. But my current obsession has got to be gel medium. Granted I have to brush it on, but it's great for working with so many different types of elements and dried pretty quickly so you can keep working.
Seriously, this stuff is amazing! It works for tissue paper, book paper, magazine cut outs, mixing with paint for texture or using through stencils. So well worth the price!
My previous ATC used tissue paper and I used The Crafter's Workshop Gel Medium to attach the tissue paper. It worked great, both to adhere the paper and cover the edges so I could work on top without issue. I used it again on this ATC with the same tissue paper, though it's hard to see. There's a peek of it near the bottom by the words "SPEAK UP." I also added some Craftsmart acrylic paint in Ocean Breeze; just swiping it on with my finger. Plus some drips from Liquitex Carbon Black Liquid Ink.
The heart is cardstock I ran through my Cuttlebug in a Tim Holtz embossing folder. I grabbed some lime green paint and my brayer, intending to add the paint to the raised image on the cardstock. It picked up some of the OCean Breeze, so I added more then drew and cut out a heart. I also stamped a Dylusions border stamp on the left.
I stamped the sentiments on cardstock and used a paint pen to fill in the larger letters. And I used my Sharpie and paint pens to add the doodles and splatters. My unicorn girl id a digi stamp from Oddball Art colored with colored pencils, as well as Tombow and Artist's Loft markers.
I'm also entering my tag in the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
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There's obviously lots of elements to this ATC, hehe. Which one's your favorite? Let me know in the comments! And stop by again!
Anyone have a teenager in your life? If so, then you can definitely relate to this tag, heh. I think at some point in adolescence, everyone has to deal with a moody teenager. Not that attitude is limited to teenagers, far from it! So I wanted to pay a little homage to the sass we all can exhibit from time to time.
I covered a vintage tag in gesso and used my Dylusions sprays and my stencils to start a nice background. Then I used more stencils and paint to add some more patterns. I also smeared some watered down orange paint then added my other elements. Inspired by my Dylusions border stamps, I doodled the border. I grabbed some tissue paper from a package I had received and hand cut a star, and used The Crafter's Workshop Gel Medium to adhere the tissue paper star. I stamped the word "ATTITUDE" with my alpha stamp and my Archival Black Ink, and colored an Oddball Art boy digi stamp with my Tombow markers. I also adhered a couple Tim Holtz gears and colored some little chipboard alphas with my Uni Posca green paint pen and adhered them as well. I threaded some yarn through the top and my tag was finished.
I'm also entering my tag in the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge
Through the Purple Haze Challenge
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This tag is about daydreaming, and the fun that can be had when you're off in the clouds. I pushed gesso through a stencil, then diluted Artist's Loft Turquoise and Tim Holtz Ripe Persimmon paint with water and used paintbrushes to put a wash of both colors on the tag. Then I used a brayer to put black paint on the gesso circles from the stencil. After that it was a simply matter of adhering all the elements: punchinella, a die-cut star from Oddball Art, and two handdrawn clouds made from underpaper and gelli prints. I added a few beads to the end of the string as well. I finished with Sharpie pen doodle outlining and white paint splatters.
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I'm bringing another fun project today. An old tag that I added to and really enjoyed it, although at first I wasn't sure what direction it was going to take.
This tag is one of those projects. It's a tag I found and added to with paint pens, stamps, die-cuts, and some hardware.
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This tag is one of them. It combines stamps, die-cuts, stamping, paint splatters, and ink drips. I really like it.
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Isn't that what they say? Anything can be fixed with duct tape? Duct tape has come a long way from the wide, super sticky, heavy duty tape that could be used to fix pretty much anything. Attached anything. Seal anything. I'm not sure when, but it went from the simple gray to colors and patterns. I've even seen plenty ofcraft projects using colorful and patterned duct tape.
I don't know if it's done yet, but as you can see I was playing around, heh. It's been awhile, but I see paint colors of red, neon orange, some aqua green, and some purple through a Dylusions stencil. A bunch of stamping, including Balzer Designs, are at play, and the interesting addition, patterned duct tape. I was experimenting with have bits and bobs of the tape in different spots on different tags.
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Saying goodnight with a little art is so nice, isn't it? A bright spot of color or pattern to smile as you go to sleep.
This definitely is not done, but I'm liking the color combo so far and the mix of patterns. I like color with black and white. It really helps the color pop! Everyone can use some neon in their lives. So break you those art supplies and start playing!
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Enjoy and please comment on what you like, once you wake up of course, hehe. Thanks for stopping by!
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I've long admired fabric art journal covers. The change in texture you get from adding fabric. Eas to add pattern, depending on the fabric you choose. The frayed edges as if the fabric was torn instead of cut. It's just lovely and I've always wanted to try it. So finally, I did.
This is a mini journal I made a few years ago for a monthly challenge. I don't have thick fabrics, but I have several patterns. This pattern has a retro vibe with tic-tac-toe symbols. I rough cut a piece that was bigger then the journal cover itself. Then I used my Cutterbee scissors to snip all the sides one at a time and ripped the strips off, creating a frayed edge.
The fabric goes over the edge of the paper, which I think adds to the charm. You can see some paint splotches from the paper I used. I think it looks lovely, and to touch and feel the fabric, it's really so cool.
You can use any fabric you want, though I would suggest a heavier fabric. It could be harder to rip it, but worth the look and feel, for sure!
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I really like the first layer of this tag and I'm really curious how it will turn out.
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By now you might be enjoying yourself at a New Year's Eve party. Maybe you're relaxing in your jammies at home. Maybe the littles are trying to convince Mom and Dad to let them stay up until midnight (c'mon, it's only one night out of the year...). Or the bigger ones are up and you're playing game together while you await the ball drop. However you celebrate New Year's, I hope it's a wonderful, happy, healthy, and prosperous one for you and your whole family.
Have you even set out to clean or organize something and find something forgotten? I did. I was trying to clean out my supplies and discovered a huge pile of tags in all different stages of play. So I thought I'd share one with you tonight.
I know, it looks super busy. And it is, but if you look close you can identify all the layers. It started with a bunch of stamping with Archival Black Ink. Then I used a Sakura Moonlight pen with a stencil, and then a red paint marker to fill in the lines left by the stencil. And I used a blue paint marker and a Sharpie to make the border.
Is it done? I don't know. I'm still deciding. What would you do?
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The week between Christmas and New Year's can be a little strange. Do you get that feeling? It's still holiday time, but many of you are probably back to work. Do you like it quiet during this time or do you prefer loud and lots to do?
I'm in a weird spot, though I don't mind the quiet. Not as much rushing around and it can be a nice time to relax. Not that I mind getting together with friends and family. And parties in between can keep the winter blues away.
Are you looking for something to add some punch to your art? I actually have two ideas: tags and frames. I love using both in my artwork. They're easy and have that something extra that can compliment your creation!
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
Creative Fingers Challenge #268
I found a forgotten piece of patterned paper that I played around with and cut it up into a bunch of ATCs. This one has some scribbles from markers and pens, then I added some paint through some stencils. I added a little die-cut frame, a tag I cut from that same patterned paper experiment, a funky star that I die-cut from a gelli print, a piece of washi tape, and a plastic star from my stash.
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