3 Things - Soft Floral Bookmarks {by Martha Ponsanesi}

Hi everyone, it's Martha (@CraftingMartha) 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 ...

These are the three products received: Alison Bomber stamp set 46 (EAB46), PaperArtsy Stencil by Sara Naumann (PS178) and PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylic - Rose (FF29).
They inspired me to create something with a delicate feel by pairing pink with just one other colour, while also playing with different types of paper, not only white, but also kraft and vellum.

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

I started by stamping the text stamp from the Alison Bomber stamp set 46 (EAB46) several times on both vellum and kraft paper, and then embossing with white embossing powder, with the idea of tearing them to use as decorative elements on part of my bookmarks.

Then I stamped the other decorative elements onto the kraft paper and heat-embossed them using white embossing powder.

and then I cut them out, ready to be used later.

Wanting to keep a soft, delicate look, I chose not to use dark ink for the stamping. Instead, I added PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylic - Rose (FF29) to cardstock, then stamped and heat-embossed the words from the Alison Bomber stamp set 46 (EAB46), with white embossing powder....

To create my bookmarks, I first made a master-board to cut them from later. So I took some watercolour paper and applied diluted PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylic - Rose (FF29) with water using a piece of acetate.

Along with the PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylic - Rose (FF29) , I used a Distress Oxide Ink Pad in Dried Marigold, which I find blends really well with it.

I used the Distress Oxide with PaperArtsy Stencil by Sara Naumann (PS178), but not in the usual way, instead, I used the reverse stenciling technique, So I sprayed water onto the inked stencil and then pressed it onto the watercolour paper.

I added an extra layer of depth to my background by diluting PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylic - Rose (FF29) , then inked one of the branches from the Alison Bomber stamp set 46 (EAB46) making sure to clean the stamp quickly before the paint dried on it.

Here’s the masterboard I just created...

...from which I cut these three bookmarks.

To make the bookmark more interesting, I stamped one of the sentiments from the Alison Bomber stamp set 46 (EAB46)   several times using Distress Oxide and stencilled a small branch by applying PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylic - Rose (FF29) with a sponge.

And here are my finished bookmarks.

One thing I like to do is save the wet wipes I use to clean my colours, sometimes, like here, I cut them up and use them as a ribbon for my bookmarks.

Close-up details: vellum and kraft paper, both with torn edges.

I stencilled with PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylic - Rose (FF29) and a sponge directly onto the bookmark and onto another piece of paper, then cut it out.

A mix of stamped, embossed, and die-cut elements.

Creating with just three products was such a fun challenge, it really reminded me how creative you can get with just a few supplies, and I really love how these turned out.

Have fun.

Martha xxx

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3 Things - Smile of Spring {by Etsuko Noguchi}

Hi everyone, it's Etsuko Noguchi from My favorite things 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 ...

I’ve received From PaperArtsy HQ  focusing on Alison Bomber’s truly beautiful products which included Alison Bomber stamp set 46 (EAB46), PaperArtsy Stencil by Sara Naumann (PS178) and PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylic - Rose. As a Japanese person, this set is a truly meaningful gift to me. As I write this blog post, the cherry blossoms have already fallen and the trees are now what we call ‘leafy cherry trees’; during this season, when the blossoms last for just a week from the time they first bloom, we gather under blue skies to admire the flowers and celebrate the arrival of spring together.

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

First, I stamped the cherry blossoms and branches from the EAB46 stamp set using Tsukineko Versafine Clair Nocturne ink on the smooth stamping Card (Heavyweight), and whilst the ink was still wet, I heat-set them with Ranger Embossing Powder (Clair).

Next, to create the master board, I combined flower and branch stamps using Tsukineko Versafine-Clair-Nocturne. As I wanted the colouring to have a watercolour effect, I used PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylic – Satin Glaze to achieve a semi-transparent finish, as the PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylic – Rose is an opaque paint.

I coloured the entire master board using PaperArtsy Mattint - Mojito, Fern, Greenstone and River Deep. I’m happy with the pale-coloured master board.

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

I used Grunge Paste to emboss the PaperArtsy Stencil by Sara Naumann (PS178) onto the central card as a background. I also used the stencil for the tags mentioned later.

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

I used the “Rose” paint supplied by PaperArtsy HQ to stamp the script and stamp designs from the EAB46 and EAB54 (new) stamp set, using Ranger Embossing Powder-white.

The photograph shows almost the entire A4 master board; the light blue areas of sky between the flowers and branches were coloured using Mattints Dragonfly. I cut this master board into pieces and used them.

I cut it to the shape of the card’s outer edge.

I deliberately painted the focal point, created by combining flowers and branches, using blue watercolours.

I’ve added two or three tags to the main card. I’ll use a master board to preserve them as a memento of this spring. I hope you’ll all have a go at crafting with Alison’s wonderful products; as many of you will know, she posts fantastic videos on the PaperArtsy People Facebook page and YouTube. You can find more details about the tag in the ‘Extra Details’ section below, so please do have a look.　

Thank you for visiting today.

Etsuko xx

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