Hanging Board {with Hot Picks Stamps byTeresa Abajo}

Hello crafty people! Teresa here with a little project that incorporates the wonderful stamps and Fresco Finish paints available at PaperArtsy. I have decorated one of the Large Hanging Chunky Boards using the Hot Picks 1301 stamp set, and made it a little more vintage with some Crackle Glaze. 

First of all I applied a coat of Mud Splat paint to the board, and then added little bits of text torn out of an old book. 

Following the instructions from Leandra’s YouTube video, I then added a very thin coat of Crackle Glaze and when it was dry, I dabbed on a coat of Stone paint. 



It was delightful to watch the magic happen – the Crackle Glaze is amazing! I especially love that the drying time can be sped up with a heat gun. Who’s got time to watch paint dry anyway?!? 

When the paint was dry, I sanded it off the areas with that had the book page underneath. 

Then it was time to stamp on the board and add the details. I stamped the image from HP1301, with Watering Can Archival ink, and stamped the images again onto some scrap cardstock to cut out the flowers and butterfly. 

HP1301

Blue highlights were added with some watered down Beach Hut paint. It’s a translucent paint which allows the stamped details underneath to show through. I even used it to add some colour to the grey lace trim. 

The crackle effect on this piece is spectacular, and leaves the surface surprisingly smooth. Here’s a close up of the bottom right hand corner. 

There you have it! This entire project could be completed in less than two hours thanks to the lovely paints and Crackle Glaze that don’t mind being rushed with a heat gun. Thanks for looking! 

Teresa.

A huge thanks to Teresa from PaperArtsy for another beautiful project. You have a lovely style. My favourite part is that shabby chic corner where you have rubbed back to the text paper. As you found out the  crackle glaze provides an excellent stamping surface .

If you would like to join in our weekly challenge with any of this week's guests who have blogged since Sunday night, then join in to link up your creativity HERE you will go in the draw to win PA stamps of your choice! You need to link your entry by17:00 (London time) Sunday 6th July 2014

Card and ATC {with Lynne Perrella Stamps by Teresa Abajo }

Hello everybody! My name is Teresa, I am a mum of three from Melbourne Australia and I love colour in all it's forms. I am delighted to bring you this project idea for the mixed media enthusiast. It’s a card and matching ATC set, and I had so much fun making it I might even send it to myself for my birthday!

I started by applying some Grunge Paste through a stencil onto some kraft card. 

Once this was dry, I painted over the whole thing with some Lake Wanaka Fresco Paint, then sprayed it with some Ranger Rusty Hinge reinker and water in a mini mister. Here’s a shot of it in progress:

Once that had dried (I’ll admit to getting inpatient and using a heat gun), I applied a little Treasure Gold Classic with a soft cloth to really bring out the detail of the Grunge Paste.

I then chose images from the Lynne Perrella Collection 003, I used the largest stamp on the card, and one of the smaller ones on the ATC. 

LPC 003

I  stamped the images onto kraft cardstock with black ink, using the design of the stamps themselves as a guide, I used found objects and buttons to create an assemblage over the stamped image. Here’s the card:

I didn’t go so heavy with the embellishments on the ATC as I know it has to fit into a pocket in a

binder.

Apart from the drying time, this set took a leisurely couple of hours to put together – perfect for an afternoon of crafting with friends. Enjoy and thank you for reading. Teresa. 

A huge thank you to Teresa from PaperArtsy HQ. Thanks for joining us and creating this beautiful set. The use of ink over the paint creates lovely, delicate interest to the background. Your choice of kraft card and neutral ephemera adds to the vintage,eclectic feel, and the treasure gold brings just a hint of luxury. 

If you would like to join in our weekly challenge with any of this week's guests who have blogged since Sunday night, then join in to link up your creativity HERE. You will go in the draw to win PA stamps of your choice! You need to link your entry by17:00 (London time) Sunday 16th March 2014.