With 3 Things - Gilded Art Tag {by Dominique Bennani}

Hello makers, it's Dominique from @dabennani with you today for a 'With 3 Things' challenge post. 

This feature on the PaperArtsy Blog is where 3 identical items are sent to 3 members of the PaperArtsy Blogging team. Typically we will receive a stamp, a stencil and a colour product.

We have no clue what PaperArtsy HQ is going to send, the whole idea of this challenge is to do something crafty in our personal style with these 3 items. 

We can incorporate other PA products into the mix if we feel it is necessary.

So let's take a look at what I received from PA HQ ...

Here are the three elements I received from Paper Artsy: a Lynne Perrella collection stamp set LPC027, Paper Artsy printed tissue PT07 Backgrounds, and Paper Artsy Fresco Finish acrylic paint in Purple Majesty colour.

I love Lynne Perrella designs and was inspired by purple as a royal colour. I wanted to create a luxurious project with it so I chose rich gold to contrast.

Lets take a closer look at what I made ....

I chose the main lady in her stripey dress and ribbons from LPC027 by Lynne Perrella, stamped her on Manilla card stock and fussy cut her to create the base of my focal element.

I wanted to use the postmarks as embellishments so I stamped my image again, this time in clear embossing ink. I then sprinkled gold embossing powder onto the inked image, focusing on the postmarks. I repeated This last step twice to have enough extra elements for the final composition.

I then cut the postmarks out with round dies or a punch to be able to layer them.

For my base, I used a manilla tag that I decorated with the PT07 Printed Tissue. I used clear gesso to glue torn pieces to create my own composition of text and logos.

To colour my base, I randomly applied the Purple Majesty Fresco paint , moping the excess when necessary. This colour is translucent so you can still see the tissue through it.

I repeated the process with some Nougat Fresco Finish to soften the effect. Nougat is opaque so I diluted the paint so the collage was still be visible under the paint layers.

I then carefully painted certain elements of the image from LPC027 with the Purple Majesty colour to create interest and contrast.

I used metallic gold watercolour to highlight specific areas and tie the main image with the embossed elements.

To also add some gilding to the background, I sprayed some water onto the tag and scattered embossing gold powder on it, removing excess powder with a brush. The powder sticks to the water droplets and you then just have to heat set it for a random organic splatter effect.

I then only had to mounted the elements with 3D tapes, et voilà!

I love the contrast between the deep purple and all the gold!

Creating a project with limited supplies is fun: it forces you to think of composition and contrast and the most impactful way to use what you have.

Thank you for reading. I hope this inspires you!

Dominique

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3 Things - Art Journal Page {by Tracy Hickman}

Hi everyone, it's Tracy Hickman from  @anonymous.palette with you today for a '3 Things' challenge post. 

This feature on the PaperArtsy Blog is where 3 identical items are sent to 3 members of the PaperArtsy Blogging team. Typically we will receive a stamp, a stencil and a colour product but this week in place of a stencil we received gorgeous Printed Tissue.

We have no clue what PaperArtsy HQ is going to send, the whole idea of this challenge is to do something crafty in our personal style with these 3 items. 

We can incorporate other PaperArtsy products into the mix if we feel it is necessary.

So let's take a look at what I received from PA HQ ...

This time, our kit included the PaperArtsy by Lynne Perrella - LPC027 Stamp Set, PaperArtsy Hot Picks Printed Tissue PT07, and a PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylic in Purple Majesty

I immediately knew I wanted to create an art journal entry using a triad color scheme with the tissue as a background and the stamps and tissue again as focal points, coloring the collage elements with Purple Majesty.  Here's a sneak peek of one area of the journal with a pull out  card tucked behind the amazing stamped image from Lynne Perrella.

Lets take a closer look at what I did ....

I couldn't help but layer in two fabulous stencils on the background.  PaperArtsy stencil by Sara Naumann - PS024 by JOFY - PS086.

Lets take a closer look at what I did ....

PaperArtsy Infusions in A Bit Jaded are turned into a spray and used to color and highlight the stenciled pattern above,

Art Journals are my love but these same amazing products would beautifully adorn cards, tags and projects of all kinds.  

Stamps, Tissue and Purple Majesty Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylic all coming together in detailed layers.  What would YOU make with these 3 Things?!

Creative Wishes to all!

Tracy 

@anonymous.palette

3 Things - Stripey Sentiment Strip {by Robin Riley}

Hi everyone, it's Robin Riley  with you today for a '3 Things' challenge post. 

This feature on the PaperArtsy Blog is where 3 identical items are sent to 3 members of the PaperArtsy Blogging team. Typically we will receive a stamp, a stencil/tissue and a colour product.

We have no clue what PaperArtsy HQ is going to send, the whole idea of this challenge is to do something crafty in our personal style with these 3 items. 

We can incorporate other PA products into the mix if we feel it is necessary.

So let's take a look at what I received from PA HQ ...

Let me share with you what I received: my very first Lynne Perrella stamp set (LPC 027), as well as some PaperArtsy Printed Tissue (PT07 - Backgrounds), and the beautiful PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Purple Majesty chalk acrylic paint (FF221).  I was really going to have to think out of the box for this creation.  This was going to be a fun challenge for me.

  

These are most of the additional items that I used to complete with project.

I also used the sentiments on these 3 Alison Bomber stamp sets, EAB37, EAB39 & EAB40, but you can use any that work for you.

Let's get started with the steps to my creation.  I call these "Sentiment Strips."  I love making them and they can be so inspirational for the recipient.  The fact that I use a recycled item is just another plus!

First I started with a paper sac, you know, the kind that we use for gifting.  The sac needs to have a handle.  The size does not matter nor does the color because this all can be easily adapted.

I cut a strip from the center of the bag making sure to include the handle.  Again the size does not matter.  You want to make sure that the elements you are using will fit. Just for a reference, my strip measures 3 3/4" x 14 1/4" .  

Now for some stamping.  I used a smooth and sturdy piece of white card.  I cut each piece to match each stamp.  Prior to the actual stamping, I wanted to age the card.  I did this by using the Distress Ink Vintage Photo and a blending brush.  I simply brushed the ink over each card.  Here are the measurements of the cards:  3 1/8" x 5".      2" x 3 3/4".    2" x 2 3/4".    1 1/2" x 3 1/4"

I stamped all 4 images from LPC027 on to the coordinating cards. I used VersaFine Clair Nocturne so that all the amazing detail from the stamps would be visible.  

I almost always like to edge my cards, I think this makes them pop.  I use a Sharpie and run it along the edge of each.

I first used the Purple Majesty Fresco paint to add pops of colours to the stamped images.  Using a thin brush, I just chose a few areas to create some interest.

For the next step I used some low tack tape. The goal is to create stripes on the background to mimic the stripes on the clothing from the stamp.

Using the beautiful Fresco Finish Purple Majesty paint, I spread a light layer over the exposed areas. I was not too concerned with making these evenly. 

Once the paint was dry, I carefully removed the tape.

I immediately wanted to tone down the purple.  My idea was to add a layer of the PT07 Printed Tissue over the top of the entire strip.  I applied a light coat of the Distress Collage Medium in the vintage color to the back of the tissue.  I like using a silicone spatula for this process.

By overlapping the tissue, I created some texture.  Any excess piece were torn off.  I had to let this dry for about a half hour.

Let me put this project together for you.  As soon as I placed the cards on to the strip, I knew more elements were needed.  Trim to the rescue!  I strategically placed the trim onto each card. Once that was done, I was completely happy with the look.

On all the Sentiment Strips that I make, I like to add words of encouragement. All of the sentiments that I used came from Alison Bomber sets. Each word was stamped on to a piece of scrap from the sac.  I added Vintage Photo Distress Ink to age each word piece.  Once again, using the Sharpie I edged each word.  The words were mounted onto scraps of the tissue covered sac.  Once adhered, a little bow was added to the handle for interest and just down right cuteness!

I hope you enjoyed seeing this recycled project!  Maybe this will inspire you to create your own "Sentiment Strips."

Thank you so much for taking the time to read about my project.  I do appreciate that!

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