Sunday 1 September 2013

A special Saturday {Video} ...on Sunday

Well firstly apologies...this was supposed to hit the airwaves yesterday afternoon....but it ended up taking a bit longer to film than we anticipated, and before you know it...it's Sunday before YouTube have finished processing it....

...still...I'm sure you won't mind! There was plenty going on last night on twitter to keep you all busy...#3UP, Chatter about Darcy's new stamps (set 01, set 02), people seeing Jo demo at Colemans Craft Warehouse, and that's just the start!


This is the topic of this weekend's video, using Darcy's new heart stamps



The first part I show (in the video...below) how to stamp into grunge paste to make the lower dark tag ....which was painted with Blood Orange, French Roast, then given the Treasure Gold Treatment with Onyxite and Ruby.


...which actually looked like old leather in real life, a bit of a shame to cover it up, but I stuck to the plan or Mr PA would have gone really nutty if I started over.


Then the top layer was a Chipboard Tag, painted in Stone, Taupe, Choccie Pud, Mermaid, Beach Hut and South Pacific, dried and sanded back. I then added stamping detail with the cogs and heart vine in South Pacific and Stone, and finally stamped images in Archival Jet Black.


Next up the heart. I coloured it with quite a few layers of Blood Orange, London Bus, and once the video finished I must admit I did tweak with a dab of Metallic Glaze (you can see the mica reflection above) and added extra shine with 2 coats of Gloss Glaze, which always makes bright colours pop and look just that little bit brighter. 


To secure the 2 layers, I used copper wire. Poked holes into the tags with pokey-tool, then threaded the wire through to make crosses and dashes. I used thick and thin wire for a bit of variety. Lastly I stamped some spare hearts (from the metallic tinted/ painted metal card from last week) onto ochre and blue sections on the back of my metallic metal card, cut out and attached at the top. It only took 40 mins, and is simply accented, so kind of minimalist for me, but I'm really liking it a lot!  Thanks Darcy for the new stamps. They are brilliant!
 
You can watch the video here:



Darcy has also made some lovely cards with her new stamps, you can see her post here for more ideas with these new stamps.

Thanks for dropping by

Leandra 

22 comments:

Helen said...

Fantastic video, Leandra - I love those colours on both the base tag layer under the GP and on the top too. Can't wait to get the heart stamps..

Unknown said...

Great video, love the tag. These new stamps look fab!

Emma x

Craftyfield said...

Love how you finished the tag with wire. That heart stamp with zip is so clever... Enjoyed the video too!

Anonymous said...

Brilliant video Leandra, thank you. The tag is gorgeous, love the colours & the wire was a great idea.

Anna Parry said...

Marvellous project Leandra. Must get those lovely stamps. Luckily Ithink I already have all the colours you used ( not the Treasure Gold - I need ruby!!

sam21ski said...

Wow awesome tag and gorgeous new stamps

Sam xxx

Janet said...

Fab-u-lous, Darcy's new stamps are stunning
Janet x

Sobre el Arte y otras Aventuras said...

Great video and tutorial. Amazing result :-) Veronica

Etsuko said...

Darcy's new stamps is fantastic! Amazing video and tutorial! Fabulous grunge taste.

Unknown said...

Great video. Love those stamps! Will have to wait til payday...

massofhair said...

Always enjoy a Paper Artsy Video, really loving todays showcasing Darcy's new stamp sets.

Thanks Leandra and Mark:-)

Lucy Edmondson said...

What a great vid. Thank you! Darcy's new stamps are definitely irresistible!

Lucy x

Sid said...

Fantastic effect with the heart !!

Lin said...

Another fantastic video to add to the collection!! I love love love that tag!!!!!

Steven said...

I so love the colours (basically a blue boy) and the stamps that I'll go as far as trying this one! The tag is sublime!

ionabunny said...

Those stamps are fantastic. Love the jigsaw heart. Great video, maybe not so quick.......

Unknown said...

Just watched the video whilst eating my tea. Amazing and what a great set of stamps - Love them x

Unknown said...

Fab demo more great technics to try, lovin the heart stamps!

Paula (PEP) said...

Thank you so much for the video & your clear explanations - being new to acrylic paint & the whole concept of translucent & opaque I'm just learning so much. Love the whole concept of Steampunk in these stamps.
Paula (PEP)

craftimamma said...

Having been away all weekend haven't had time to watch the video yet because I'm catching up on #3up creations. The tag looks brilliant though and I do love Darcy's new stamps. They definitely go on the wish list!!!

Hugs
Lesley Xx

Sandy said...

Your tag is wonderful am keeping this video to enjoy with my morning coffee..
Sandy :)

Gillian .... said...

First thing I did when I got back was watch this, loving how you used Darcy's stamps and the faux rust background. x