Linda Cain #4 .... The Voices Talk Only To Me TheatreShrine

"I’ve been lucky enough to find 2 products that work so well together that you just are amazed! The Shrines I use are from Retro Café Art and they are perfect substrates for the Fresco Finish Acrylic Paints. Once the shrines are base coated, you can stamp on them and get perfect images".
 

This Shrine comes in a flat piece of Masonite that’s laser cut, so you just punch them out and you’re ready to go. 

 I lay them out and base coat them with Snowflake or any other Opaque Fresco color. 

 Then I took the inside pieces and added some Nougat in the center, Irish Cream to the edges, followed by Claret. The French Roast is added just to the very edge to make the other colors pop. 

Then I worked on the outside colors. Since these would receive more light than the inside panels, I used a bit darker selection of colors. I started with IrishCream all over and added Cinnamon, Chocolate Pudding and the edging of FrenchRoast. 

When everything is dry, I like to put it together to see how I like the colors. Now is the time to paint the little joints. Since all of your pieces are edged with French Roast, you can take a small brush and paint those sections. It’s hard to know what color these pieces will be until this point.

Next step is the stamps! My favorite part!!!

I started by stamping the Numbers stamp Mini 22 with Nougat across the front section 3 times. I add the paint to the stamp with Cut-n-Dry Foam for a really even application and perfect stamp. Don’t forget to clean the paint from your stamps a soon as possible with a spritz of water and a soft cloth.

Mini 22

 

TIP:  for re-using the Cut-n-Dry Foam, I keep a jar lid sitting on my table with a little water in it, so when I’m done with a piece of foam, I just set it in there where it soaks up enough water to keep it from getting hard. Then when I have several, or I’m done with a project, I can go in and use a mild soap on them to wash out and reuse. Works for me!!!

Now for the side panels I used Mini 59 and Black Onyx Versafine Ink. I stamp it in the middle first, and then fill in the top and bottom with the same stamp. This ink dries slowly, so I always hit it with the heat tool. 

Mini 59

Then I stamped the border stamp from Ink and the Dog 10 on both sides of the top section with Black Versafine Ink. 

ID10

 

On the inside floor section I stamped the saying from Ink and the Dog 10 and the Clock Hand on both ends from Hot Pick 1107. 

Using the Hot Pick Set 1007 I stamped the large square collage stamp in the center and added the flourish around the sides with Black Versafine Ink. 

Now we need to embellish our little Altered Art piece. I painted the Banner and 4 wooden knobs, aka feet, with Snowflake. I also added the Snowflake into the lettering on a Word Band and let it dry for a few seconds before I wipe the paint off. Buff the Band and bend it slightly over a rounded counter edge to fit the curve of the Shrine. I also base coated some gears and added Claret.  A white dot is added to the Stars. I didn’t end up using the white gear. 

 After the base coat on the feet dried, I painted them with Cinnamon and a glaze of French Roast. Since the French Roast is Translucent it is a perfect glaze!

Next I used the Box Corners and 2 brads in 2 and 3 in the set. I bend them at an angle so they don’t show and then squish with needle nose pliers to keep them tightly in place. 

 The Birdcage is optional, you can add anything in the corners as you like. You use a Screw Hook and make a tiny hole with an awl or pointed tool to start it and then add the Hook until you feel it starting to lift the Masonite on the top. I added a picture from Graphic 45 on the back and a lightbulb to mine. Then hang with a couple of small jump rings or chain. 

 The Watch Face is sanded with the Vintaj Detailing Block (or very light sandpaper) to reveal more contrast. See the difference on the left watch that’s only sanded on one side. 

Now I’ve gathered all the pieces of ephemera to add, and we can start gluing this puppy together! Finally! Glue the 2 sides on first with a tiny amount of glue and stand it up. Now add the top. Then I turn it over and add glue to all the lower cutout sections and add the bottom. This is the easiest way for me to see where you add the glue.

I added some black Glaze Pen dots to the edges of the front, and then I glued it on. 

I base painted part of the Clock Key with Irish Cream and added Claret, then glued the Gears and Stars together. I used a Drill Punch to make the hole in the Spinner bigger so I could create the clock piece. Use foam tape to attach the assemblage to the Medium Cameo Frame and glue to the peak.

 The Gears and Stars assemblage goes on either side of the clock, and the Banner goes under the Gears. Glue the Box Corners on with a heavy-duty glue as well as the Word Band. The little feet are added last.

I have to say this was a lot of fun, and a challenge to get the colors to contrast all around, but I love the way it turned out!

Leandra Says:Oh la la Linda. Looks absolutely superb, every single detail is just purrrrfect! You rock these warm brown tones. Absolutely brilliant. ;)

Gillian Says:  Utterly amazeballs Linda, what a great partnership these products make. Love the deep tones of Claret to warm things up.

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