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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'Z' Fold Card with Zinski Art {by Martha Ponsanesi}

Hi everyone, it's Martha (@CraftingMartha) with you today, and I'm here to share with you a funny double Z fold card using some Zinski Art Stamps.

Looking through my stash, I found some Zinski Art Stamp Sets, specifically ZA06, ZA13, and ZA40, and I got the idea to create something where all the elements from these stamp sets would be visible... and I almost succeeded! If you look closely, there's only one stamp missing, but other than that, I used them all on a single card :).

Having chosen these stamps with funky houses and  flowers, I thought of creating a sort of landscape background using PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylics in shades of blue and green, used along with a 3" x 5" gel plate to create a sort of patchwork look and some found objects to add texture.

For the base of my card I chose PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylics in Hint of Mint (FF87), Caribbean Sea (FF94), Aquamarine (FF153) and Aqua Duck Egg (FF199).

For the "Z" element of the card I chose PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylics in Limelight (FF48), Slimed (FF137), Verdigris (FF191) and Parakeet (FF225).

Now we can fold the cardstock using the measurements shown in the picture. The blue piece measures 13 × 29 cm, and the green one measures 6 × 18 cm, with the small insert measuring 6 × 6 cm.

To add more interest to the background, I stamped some small circles from the Zinski Art Set 13 ( ZA13 ) tone on tone using Distress Oxide Ink.

And here is the card base assembled and ready for embellishments.

 

So far, I've used the PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylics with the Gelli Plate, one of my absolute favorite techniques that I often use. But I also like Mattints, so for the stamped images, I grab some of my favourites Mattints: Glow (MT01), Fern (MT03), Shark (MT04), Dragonfly (MT07), The Pink (MT08), Greenstone (MT09), Ladybug (MT12), Mojito (MT13), Acid (MT14), High Viz (MT15), Bellflower (MT17) and Foxglove (MT18).

After stamping the various elements from the Zinski Art Stamp Set ZA06, ZA13, and ZA40  onto white cardstock, I roughly cut them out.

I love colours, but since I’m not very skilled with traditional colouring techniques, I decided to colour the stamped elements in a very ‘free’ way. I placed drops of Mattint on an acrylic block and then pressed the previously stamped and roughly cut cardstock pieces onto it to pick up the colour. Because Mattint is a tinted glaze rather than an acrylic paint, it allows me to achieve nice, subtle results.

Once my image is mostly coloured, I can pretend to be a skilled artist and finally use a brush, even if only to add colour accents.

I have to say, I’m quite happy with how the cut-out images turned out.

Now that we have the card base and all the decorative elements, it’s time for the most fun part: assembling it all.

What I love about this structure is the possibility of having multiple layers for the embellishments, allowing you to create a sort of landscape.

This is the finished card. Seeing it so full of colours and elements makes me happy. I already love it when it’s closed, with the two houses and the sentiment, but when you open it: an explosion of colour and fun! :)

The beauty of these funky houses is that they can be 'shortened' and elements can be swapped between them, using this approach, you can make a fun, varied village scene.

I had so much fun creating this card and diving into this super colorful little village. I hope you enjoyed it with me… and did you spot which stamp I didn’t use? LOL

Have fun.

Martha xxx

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