Jumbo Zine with NEW PaperArtsy Stamps {by Autumn Clark}

Hi everyone it's Autumn Clark from SewPaperPaint here with you today.  I've taken a little creative break for the past few months, but am happy to be getting back in the swing of things and playing with some incredible brand new products from the new in-house stamp line by PaperArtsy, which is a bit more modern in style and you can read all about HERE.  

Because it's been a while since I had a good artsy "play", I decided to do something that would be really fun and get my creative juices flowing.  My friend and I recently attended a class at our local library on simple bookmaking and did a folded paper zine, or one page wonder book at the class.  One of the teachers had made a book from a large piece of newsprint and I thought it would be fun to try out this bookmaking style with a large sheet of paper too.  

I purchased a huge sheet of drawing paper and grabbed an plastic squeegee to use to pull the paint in thin layers over the paper.  I decided upon three colors of PaperArtsy Fresco Chalk Acrylic Paint to coordinate with the new PaperArtsy Mattints in High Vis, Mojito and Acid.  

I started dribbling my paints over the paper and scraping them at random.  I used a combination of Fresco Chalk Acrylics in Weathered Copper, Cerise and Deep Sea, which ironically are all Tracy Scott colors, but I didn't realize that at the time.  You can see I left a good bit of white space with which to cover by scraping the various Mattints over these initial layers.  

Next I started to build some pattern by sponging Cerise through PaperArtsy stencil 447 (PS447) using a foam sponge.

I really wanted to build up different types of texture and pattern, so I took out some art crayons and did a rubbing by placing the stencil under the paper and coloring over the paper covered stencil with the crayon on its side.  I really like the unique marks this created!

I thought I would try to use my small round gel plate as a stamp over PaperArtsy Stencil 449 (PS449).  I applied Deep Sea with a brayer and pressed the plate over the stencil onto the paper.  I wasn't quite as happy with this as I imagined.  

Last, I used a spray ink through PaperArtsy Stencil 448 (PS448).  I really like how this looked in the overlap of the various paints.  Honestly, all of this was really fun and relaxing.  And the best part was just letting go and seeing what happened with the layers.  I wasn't sure if I would use a ton of paint making this project, but each color only took a few drops to scrape all over the panel and the squeegee did the work of thinning it down.  

 

I did some random stamping and then folded up my zine as shown below.  It was really cool to see the different marks on each page and the crossover of pattern from page to page.   

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At this point, I began to do some fine tuning to complete the flow of color and pattern on each individual page.  The two sentiment stamps from the inaugural in-house PaperArtsy stamp designs in stamp set 1 (EPA01) were exactly the right statement and design to complete my cover.  I combined the sentiments into one larger statement and colored in the block letters with a white pen.  

I continued stamping more circles and dots from PaperArtsy stamp set 3 (EPA03).  The line of dots stamp worked really well to curve and stamp around the various swipe marks for emphasis.  

Last, I stamped the awesome circles and dots from PaperArtsy stamp set 2 (EPA02) to help fill out the page.  Then I used PaperArtsy Fresco Chalk Acrylic in Cloud 9 to free paint some dots and create a shadow around a rough bird sketch on some of the pages.  This will allow for journaling in or around the birds.

This project was a joy to create and I hope it will inspire you to make a zine of your own, no matter what size!  There are variations where you can add pockets or more pages, so make sure to Google the concept.  I personally think this is a great way to get to know new stamps and I'm so looking forward to using these gorgeous background stamps for other projects in the near future!  

These days I find that I really need more spontaneity and freedom in my creative routine and making what I call "artsy papers" really brings that out in me and helps me to see that each mark can be incorporated and there is no need to fear messing up because you can keep layering until you're happy.  I'm so happy that I tried the crayon rubbing and already have other ideas of how incorporate this into my art in different ways, which wouldn't have come about if I hadn't been brave enough to possibly "make a mess".  Ha ha!  I hope you'll join me in this pursuit.  xx, Autumn 

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Giant Tag with NEW Mattints {by Mi Mii}

Bonjour à tous, c'est Mi Mii (@themy32 ) ici avec vous pour un autre projet

Hi everyone, MiMii (@themy32 ) here with you for another blog post

Cette année sur le blog, nous avons carte blanche pour nous plonger dans l'une des gammes de produits PaperArtsy, et pour cet article j'ai choisi d'explorer les nouveaux Mattints PaperArtsy.  Il faut savoir que les produits qui nous sont envoyés par PaperArtsy sont, à chaque fois, joliment emballés dans du papier tissu imprimé. Il m'est donc venu l'idée de faire mon projet en me servant uniquement des produits présents dans mon colis. 

Je pars donc sur un format grand tag découpé dans une feuille de PaperArtsy Smoothy Heavy Card Stock (SCA4H), que je vais décorer avec le papier tissu imprimé de Tracy Scott (PT04) et mettre en couleur avec les 3 dernières  couleurs de PaperArtsy Mattints, Mojito (MT13) un joli vert très pep's, Acid (MT14) un jaune avec un côté fluo et High Viz (MT15) un joli orange lumineux.

This year on the blog, we've been given freedom to delve into one of the PaperArtsy product ranges, and for this article I've chosen to explore the new PaperArtsy Mattints.  It's worth noting that the products sent to us by PaperArtsy are always beautifully packaged in printed tissue paper. So I decided this time, to make my project using exclusively the products in my parcel.

I'm starting with a large tag cut from a sheet of PaperArtsy Smoothy Heavy Card Stock (SCA4H), which I'll decorate with Tracy Scott's printed tissue paper (PT04) and color it with the 3 brand new PaperArtsy Mattints colors: Mojito (MT13) a pretty peppy green, Acid (MT14) a fluorescent yellow and High Viz (MT15) a bright orange.

Voici le projet qu'il est ressorti de tout ça !

Une réalisation simple et rapide à réaliser et qui ne nécessite vraiment que très peu de matériel...Et je trouve le résultat vraiment sympa ! 

Dans un monde qui va à toute vitesse, parfois le temps nous fait cruellement défaut. Je vous démontre ici, qu'il est toutefois possible de créer de jolis projets avec très peu de temps et de fournitures ! Qu'en pensez-vous ? 

Here's the resulting project!

It's quick and easy to make, and requires very few materials... and I think the result is really cool! 

In today's fast-paced world, time can be at a premium. But I'm here to show you that it's possible to create beautiful projects with very little time and just a few supplies! What do you think? 

Voici la base du projet ... pour le reste ce sont les petits matériels nécessaires à la mise en œuvre tels que, ciseaux, colle, pinceaux...etc.  

This is the basis of the project in the photo... the rest is common items you will already have such as scissors, glue, paintbrushes, etc.

Je commence par étaler, au pinceau, les 3 couleurs de Mattints (MT13, MT14, MT15), par petites touches aléatoires, afin de créer une première impression colorée sur le fond de mon tag.

I start by spreading the 3 Mattints colors (MT13,MT14,MT15) with a brush, in small random strokes, to create a colorful first impression on the background of my tag.

 

La photo n'a pas un juste rendu du résultat obtenu. En réalité, les couleurs sont un peu plus lumineuses, même si cela donne quand même un fond plutôt doux et clair.

The photo doesn't quite reflect the reality. The colors are actually a little brighter, although this still gives a rather soft, light background.

Une fois mon fond bien séché au heatgun je colle mon papier tissus imprimé (PT04), le fameux papier qui entourait mes produits dans mon colis PaperArtsy ;) ...ce visage ! top !

Once my base has well-dried with the help of a heatgun, I glue on my Printed Tissue paper (PT04) ... the famous paper that surrounded my products in my PaperArtsy parcel ;) ...I absolutely love this face image!

Une fois mon papier tissu bien posé, je réhausse les couleurs du motif en appliquant les Mattints vert (MT13) Jaune (MT14) orange (MT15)

Once my tissue paper is well secured, I enhance the colors of the pattern by applying the Mattints Mojito (MT13), Acid (MT14) and High Viz (MT15).

à force de superposition de couches, les couleurs se font plus intenses et la transparence des Mattints laisse l'impression du papier tissu intacte ! A ce stade mon projet est presque terminé! Ne vous avais je pas dit que cela serait rapide ! lol !

By building the layers up, the colors grow in intensity, and the transparency of the Mattints leaves the tissue's black printed image clear! At this stage, my project is almost finished! Didn't I tell you it would be quick! lol!

je réhausse certaines parties du motif avec mon prismacolor rose fluo, histoire de lui donner bonne mine à cette demoiselle !

I'm highlighting certain areas of the design with my neon pink prismacolor pencil, just to give her a healthy glow!

un peu de stylo gel blanc pour apporter des points de lumière...

...a bit of white gel pen to add highlights...

et pour finaliser le tout, un petit sentiment et comme à mon habitude, un peu de couture et voilà le tour est joué ! 

To finish it all off, a little sentiment and, as usual, some fibres ... and there you have it! 

un onglet, un petit pompon, et des rubans pour parfaire le tout 

A tag, a small tassle, and twine to complete the look 

Trop fan de ce tag, tant par sa réalisation ultra rapide que par son pep's ! il a trouvé place dans mon art journal tag dédié PaperArtsy. Cela fait du bien de pouvoir créer rapidement sans trop de contrainte ni tout un tas de fournitures. Parfois limiter les matières et médiums qui entrent dans la composition de notre projet laisse plus libre cours à notre créativité.

J'espère que ce projet vous plaira, même si niveau technique il nous vous apporte pas grand chose. Mais parfois la beauté est dans la simplicité !

I'm a big fan of this tag, both for its ultra-fast creation and for its pep! It's found a place in my dedicated PaperArtsy art journal. It's great to be able to create quickly without too many constraints and supplies. Sometimes limiting the materials and mediums available gives our creativity more freedom.

I hope you enjoy this project, even if it doesn't offer much in the way of technique. But sometimes beauty lies in simplicity!

A bientôt, avec un nouveau projet !

See you soon, with a new project!

Mi Mii xx

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NEW PaperArtsy Release : Mattints & Stamps {Jan 2025}

A deliciously fluorescent vibe for this release, and something to add a bit of zing in your step! But this announcement isn't just Mattints, we also have a new in-house stamp line from PaperArtsy - something a bit more modern in style, so read on!

 

Leandra will be along to share with you LIVE to share these brand new products and ideas over in our Facebook Group, 'PaperArtsy People' shortly after this post publishes, and ... don't forget

 

These stamps are available EXCLUSIVELY from our approved stockists. Please check the list at the foot of this post to find a retailer online or geographically near you, it makes sense to order within your country where possible. Our retailers also endeavour to join the designer's live to share their direct shopping links - this makes it super easy for you to find a store with product in stock immediately.

Three new colours, Mojito, High Viz, Acid are here to get your summer vibe buzzing! 

This takes us to 15 Mattints in total, and what a pretty rainbow it makes!

• transparent colours, ideal for colouring in gently
• buildable depth of colour, each layer adds a bit more colour
• adhesive (for thin papers such as tissue)
• a tint, to edit your layers
• sealant, to protect or glaze
• matte finish
• wonderful partner product with infusions.
• Mix into Fresco paints to add translucency
• Water based, environmentally friendly, acrylic formula

PaperArtsy Mattints

Price: RRP €5.26 +VAT    

Size:50ml (1.7 fl oz)

Transparent Matte Tint, Adhesive & Sealant

These 3 colours are quite pale with the first coat, they are at the 'lighter end of the rainbow' but they build with subsequent coats. The easiest way to get a deeper colour is to apply them to tissue paper as it really soaks into the paper, and when you then use the Mattint as a glue the intensity builds so fast, and deepens as they dry too.

Mojito (MT14)

Mojito is a gorgeous green, lime zing oozes from the page. And lime green contrasts with Jam so nicely, which is why I chose Jam for this frame!

Acid (MT15)

Acid is lemony yellow, very pale, like homemade lemonade or lemon meringue pie. You can see how the colour builds in depth when layered on tissue, a super absorbent surface.

High Viz (MT15)

High Viz is super difficult to photograph, it is a bit softer, and also a bit more pink than the images suggest. When it sinks into tissue, it's depth builds fast. I know i keep telling you that, but if you want to get fast results, buy some blank tissue to use with it!!

We all love a swatch, right .... can you anme all 15 colours, and BTW, it really IS a good idea to swatch your colours, because we never remember colour in our heads quite as they are in reality!

I even made the lids look pretty!