Welcome to my current favorite project and it's what you can do today!! I'm going to share the processes I used to complete this fairy fantasy that I've named Dreams.
First we will create the background. You will need these supplies:
Paper or canvas-I used papers from the January KOM, BasicGrey Serenade newsprint sheet-50 Pence
Molding paste
Palette Knife
Mix'd Media Inx-Mossy, Leather, Chiffon, Schoolhouse
Ink applicator or some sort, I use sponges
Water
I've done a video for you to show you how I created the background design of this project.
Alrighty then, now it's time to get creative. I have to confess that once I got the background done I was clueless as to what to do next. I thought the background was so pretty, I just didn't want to cover it up with anything! After several hours of starring at the background, I "consulted" with my fellow team members and creative advisors, Tammy and Shona who helped get my wheels spinning!
Techniques
Background: Before adding anything to the background, I used Martha Stewart's Cherish punch around the edges, then I inked the edges with Gathered Twigs Distress Ink. I mounted that on a another sheet, BasiGrey Avalon. Then I sprayed the entire page with Lindy's Glitz Spritz Blazing Sun. I wanted the project to have lots of sparkle to convey the magical feel.
Butterflies: First I painted them with white gesso so that the ink would take better and so that the color would show better. Then I inked them with Mix'd Media Inx in Chiffon and touched the edges with Schoolhouse Inx. Next I heat embossed them with clear embossing powder and added Kaisercraft rhinestones for their bodies.
Fairies: The Dusty Attic Fairy chipboard piece was painted with Liquid Pearls in Bisque, her wings were then covered with glitter. To make her hair, I spread Glossy Accents and then sprinkled with gold microbeads and then added a few brown microbeads to give her hair more dimension. I used a little pink and red Stickles on the rose she is holding.
The other fairies were fussy cut from G45 Once Upon a Springtime Collection and then I used Stickles to accent their colors.
Flowers: I lightly brushed Schoolhouse Mix'd Media Inx on all the light pink flowers so that their coloring would resemble the background masked flowers. Then I applied crystal Stickles around the edges. I also applied crystal Stickles to the smaller dark pink Bazzill flowers.
Leaves: First I applied mossy Mix'd Media Inx to leaves so that their color would blend nicely with the stems on the background. Then I dabbed on Lindy's in Gator Gumbo Olive and Cattail Copper Brown.
Supplies:
I used BasicGrey Serenade 50 Pence, Fabscraps Full Butterfly and Pink Paislee Portfolio letters, all from the January KOM
From my stash, much of which comes from the Flying Unicorn store:
Graphic 45 - Fairies cut from Once Upon a Springtime collection
Dusty Attic 0277 Garden Fairy, see the store for a great selection of chipboard!
Distress Ink - Gathered Twigs
Bo Bunny Blush Zinnia (currently out of stock, but other colors available)
Kaisercraft paper blooms Fairy Floss
Kaisercraft Rhinestones - wine
Lindy's Glitz Spritz Blazing Sun
Lindy's mist with dabber tops - Cattail Copper Brown, Gator Gumbo Olive
Stickles - Crystal, Tropical Tangerine, Cotton Candy, Tattered Rose, Peeled Paint
Ranger Liquid Pearls - Bisque
Glitter-I'm not sure what color this is, its like crystal Stickles
White gesso
netting
Cottage Cutz ivy die
Spellbinders for Heartfelt Creations Bella Rose die
Martha Stewart Cut Around the Page Cherish die
I hope you've enjoyed this tutorial and will give it a try . Leave me a link so I can see what you've done.
Can one say Awesome enough times and still mean it!!! I have run out of adjectives so Awesome has to work!!
ReplyDeletethis really is amazing and I have to try too
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