Sunday 1 June 2014

Welcome Back GD: Liesbeth Fidder Project #1 Leporella Accordion Book {Part 1}

"Hello again, Liesbeth here, welcome to my second project as a PaperArtsy Guest Disigner! Another big project this week, split up in three days. I made a Leporella, an accordion book. It was a great pleasure do and I enjoyed to work with the several PaperArtsy supplies again ! And ...I also used lots of the AMAZING newest Lynne Perrella stamps !! Really love them".


First up the covers. Let me show you how to create a very vintage, antique look by using Grunge Paste and  Fresco Finish paints.


I cut out two pieces of Smoothy Heavy Weight cardstock (14,8  x  14,8  cm) and made swirly relief by using Grunge Paste and a stencil ( Crafters Workshop Mini Brocade).


I dried the paste very well by using my heat gun.


I painted both cards all over with a mix of Inky Pool and Space Cadet Fresco Finish.

 
I spread a thick layer of Crackle Glaze on the areas without relief, and let dry.


I painted the entire surface with Mermaid. Be sure that you don't touch the crackled areas twice at the same spot with your brush.


After drying the first layer of Mermaid, I started to build up layers of paints. I used Tikka, Beach Hut, Mermaid and French Roast. I used (and love!) the different opacity of the paints, some are translucent, some are (semi)-opaque. It turned out in a beautiful worn, shabby and antique look.


I started by painting a little bit Tikka here and there, and immediately wiped off with a baby wipe.


I repeated the same with the other colours several times until I was happy with the look.


Because I thought it needed a little more darkness, I added a bit of Inky Pool as well.


For a dramatic effect, I watered down some French Roast adding big drops of it on the top of the cards ...


.... before spraying water to let the paint flow down, I moved the card around to let it flow where I wanted it to.


This was the result , I liked it ! 


To finish the backgrounds, and to let the relief pop up a bit, I added some colours of Treasure Gold on the relief.

Tomorrow I'll be back to show you how to create the inside pages of the Leporella, hope to see you then!

~ Liesbeth ~

Leandra Says: What an awesome start to the week! Grey Board is such an "all rounder" substrate to work with. The texture achieved from the Grunge Paste and Crackle Glaze is simply wonderful Liesbeth. Beautiful!

Gillian Says: The worn shabby appearance to this cover is divine Liesbeth, love the textures and colours to this Journal. Eager to see more!

If you would like to join in this week's challenge and play along with Liesbeth's techniques, then do link up your creativity HERE, and go in the draw to win some PA stamps of your choice! You need to link your entry by 17:00, Sunday June 8th 2014  

24 comments:

Helen said...

Loving the covers, we're really in for a treat this week.

Kathi said...

Wow! This is gorgeous. I can't wait for the next installment!

Clare K Baker said...

Absolutely love that it's fabulous x

Lin said...

I absolutely love this!! the colours, thew textures well all of it!!

Lin said...

I absolutely love this!! the colours, thew textures well all of it!!

Keren Baker said...

What a gorgeous cover- love the depth of relief and the drips look so good. My drips look too 'drippy'! Looking forward to the rest of the week x

Ruth said...

Absolutely gorgeous , can't wait to see the rest of it unfold.

craftytrog said...

A gorgeous start to the week Liesbeth! xxx

Unknown said...

Wow! I love the texture and the colours complement it so well! I'm looking forward to the follow up post :) thanks! X

Julie Lee said...

Wow! This is really beautiful. I love the effects you have created on this cover. Can't wait to see what lies within! Julie Ann xxx

Deborah Wainwright said...

Wow how yummy live the colours and texture. Cannot wait to see what next x

Etsuko said...

Gorgeous book! I love the techniques and colours. I'm looking forward to the inside.

craftimamma said...

Whoohoo! This is fabulous and just the sort of thing I love. It has all my favourite elements included AND it's going to be a book! Wonderful! Wish it wasn't so late (bedtime really, lol) I want to go and play right now!

Hugs
Lesley XX

Gerrie Johnnic said...

Amazing and amazing! Did I say amazing!

Ina Good said...

love textures and colors wow!

Sobre el Arte y otras Aventuras said...

Thanks for the step by step pics. They are great and the result is fabulous.
Tfs, cheers,
Vron

Hazel Agnew said...

Fantastic Liesbeth. It has an intriguing drama to it. Love the build up of colour. Look forward to more instalments. Xx

Cocofolies said...

Wonderful texture, this project starts well and looks awesome!! Coco x

Steven said...

Love the shabby effect with the colours!! Bril

Anonymous said...

That is so gorgeous!!

Unknown said...

Love the texture from that stencil, fab xx

Eileen said...

Thank you for all the inspiration.. I've posted a card on my blog, that I made today using this tutorial from you .... such fun, your work is smashing thank you xxx
l have inked to you here, of course. .

Kezzy said...

Wowser the front cover is amazing, I really love the way the dripping works, I really need to have a go at this :-) Kezzy xxx

crazy4atc said...

Gorgeous!!!