Saturday, December 31, 2011

Stencil Impressions

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Stencil Impressions

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Make a Circle Scarf

Repurpose an old sweater... cut off the bottom about 15 inches wide... that's it!

Make your own Wine Stopper

http://www.hgtv.com/15-fresh-handmade-holiday-gift-ideas/video/index.html




http://www.hgtv.com/handmade/found-object-wine-stoppers/index.html

Updating an Outdated Chandelier



Click here

Aztec Sun

http://www.prismaticpainting.com/AztecSun1.lasso

Wunda Size

http://www.prismaticpainting.com/detail.lasso?product=GS006&type=Size

This WATER BASED SIZE has almost no odor to it and is cold water cleanup. This size will not discolor your surface but does not level out as smooth as the oil size. The water based size will tack up in 15 to 30 minutes and will remain tacky for transferring up to 4 to 6 hours depending on environmental conditions. It is a worthy alternative to the Rolco oil based size when applying a foil treatment.

Please note that Wunda Size is weather sensitive and CANNOT FREEZE. We recommend that if you are buying Wunda Size during the winter months (12/01-3/31) you have this product overnighted. If you are looking for a substitute for this product we recommend that you try Rolco Slow Set Size for equally satisfying results.

Alcohol Ink on acetate

Alcohol ink and resist technique with Tassy(UKl)

Druken Scotch Technique



Alcohol Inks - rust terra cotta espresso
Scotch Glue - clear glue or Elmers Clear GLue ( a little runnier than Scotch)
Metallic rub N Buff
Chip Board
Heat gun
Workable Fixative

Frame, buckle...
etc

Go over the surface with the glue... entirely 0 the glue is thick and stays where you want it to stay.


Start with Terra cotta and do frops of it on random places on the glue

Then rust

Then espresso

Heat up glued area so the ink moves around when the glue bubbles up

Fossil Stencils

http://www.cuttingedgestencils.com/fossil-stencils-fossils-wall-stencils.html

Fabulous Finishes - Exceptional Blog

http://fabulousfinishes.wordpress.com/category/architectural-elements/

Caromal Colors Demo



 http://fabulousfinishes.wordpress.com/2009/08/19/caromal-colour-glazing-how-to-instructions/

http://fabulousfinishes.wordpress.com/2009/08/19/caromal-colour-how-tos/

Kitchen Makeover for under $100 - Caromal Paint Colours Tutorials

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Keep a dry chip brush with her... do a final pull with her chip brush

Reclaim is a primer, paint and sealer

Tools for distressing furniture



http://www.caromalcolours.com/easier.php

See their work - Click here 

Gilding - Gold and Silver Caromal Colours

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http://www.caromalcolours.com/Gilded%20Pumpkins.php

 http://www.caromalcolours.com/UserFiles/File/CaromalCol_Schaibin.pdf

 http://www.caromalcolours.com/viewproduct.php?cid=3&pid=1


 http://www.caromalcolours.com/Gilded%20Planter.php   Gilded Planter

Distressed Look - Caromal Colour

http://www.caromalcolours.com/UserFiles/File/CaromalColDistressing.pdf

 http://www.caromalcolours.com/Corner%20Cabinet.php


 http://www.caromalcolours.com/Twin%20Headboards%20Makeover.php 
Headboard Makeover

Caromal Colors by Country Living - FOR EVERYTHING

 Caromal Colours will help you finish a room, save an old treasure, or customize anything you have in mind.  Change your kitchen cabinets, vanities, furniture or any project with no stripping, sanding or priming!


 http://www.caromalcolours.com/

No prep needed and sticks to anything

Thick paint that creates TEXTURE

Caromal Colors - read through this... discount code for shipping is in this blog - Click here

Quill Cottage - Great Artist, Tutorial and Blog





Not only is this a BEAUTIFUL Blog, her tutorials are exceptionally well done... many thanks to Sandy Babb, owner of  Quill Cottage for so generously sharing her talent!

Quill Cottage Snowflake Tutorial

Quill Cottage Blog

Friday, December 23, 2011

Great Leaders

Background technique - Gesso Texture

Trees for beginners - Andre Grobler

Knife painting with acrylic




Andre Grobler

Drawing with Helen

Acrylic Painting by Emily Rose

Things Nancy Reyner Acrylic paintings




A brief interview with Santa Fe Abstract Acrylic Painter Nancy Reyner, author of Acrylic Revolution an acrylic techniques book.

What was the medium you were pouring on that painting Nancy?

It was probably Golden's GAC800, since that is the only one I use directly out of the container to pour. It doesn't need any diluting. The other mediums I like to use for pouring are Golden's Clear Tar Gel, and Self-Leveling Gel - but both of those need some water to thin before pouring.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Dress up your Scrapbook page!

The art of Picking Paper - Beginner Scrapbooking

Mixing different patterns and papers

Vintage Layout for beginners

Make your own acrylic embellishments

Make Your Own Transparency and Silhouettes



You can buy the transparency film at any office supply store
Or you can use colored transparency dividers

Stazon
Acrylic block
stamps
transparency film

How to use the Crop A Dial



This tool sets eyelets 1/8 and 3/16

Look at your size chart

Scrapbooking - for beginners - Mixing Patterned Paper




Start with a plain background
Add a Bold
and a busy but not too bold
and a subtle paper

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Goodwill Books online

Cutting a niche in a hard backed book

Claudine Hellmuth Studio Paint - Making Colors



http://www.rangerink.com
She will show you how to easily expand the original 15 colors in the Claudine Hellmuth Studio line to over 51 colors!

http:collageartist/colormixing

Mary Beth Shaw - Claudine Hellmuth Studio Paints Color Mixing

Mary Beth Shaw wood icing and stenciling




http://stencilgirlproducts.blogspot.com/

Bird Bracelet tutorial

http://krishubick.blogspot.com/2011/12/bird-bracelet-tutorial.html

Types of Moss on Craft Market

Transferring printer images to wood

Mossy Door Decoration

Novel Rose Wreath Tutorial

Making Christmas Ornaments with Image Transfers

I know I have a ton of these on here but for someone new to it, perhaps they'd try a small project like this one.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Washi Tape



Make Your Own Washi Tape with Xyron



Using Dollar tree tissue paper and the xyron




Making Washi Tape Uniform Size pieces

Washi Tape Picture Frame - DIY

Create your own Washi Tape

Ruffled Frame or Wreath

Using Patter Paper

http://www.mycraftchannel.com/Shows/Embellish-It/?omedia_id=543

Adding Glitter to layouts

http://www.mycraftchannel.com/Shows/Embellish-It/?omedia_id=512

Using Double Sided Paper

http://www.mycraftchannel.com/Shows/Embellish-It/?omedia_id=506

Attaching Buttons with Paint

http://www.mycraftchannel.com/Shows/Embellish-It/?omedia_id=238

Transparencies with Shelby Dredge

http://www.mycraftchannel.com/Shows/Embellish-It/?omedia_id=372

Use glue dots or dry adhesive to attach

Embellishments with Shelby Dredge

http://www.mycraftchannel.com/Shows/Embellish-It/?omedia_id=250

How to Use Ribbon to Embellish

http://www.mycraftchannel.com/Shows/Embellish-It/?omedia_id=318

Tying Bows

http://www.mycraftchannel.com/Shows/Embellish-It/?omedia_id=201

Using Paper Strips to attach paper to page

http://www.mycraftchannel.com/Shows/Embellish-It/?omedia_id=197

Use Your Own Handwriting - Heidi Swap

http://www.mycraftchannel.com/Shows/Create-to-Remember/?omedia_id=310

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Vintage Mixed Media Wall Hanging

Copic markers

Distress Backgrounds using Color wash inks

Molding Paste with Jacquilien Sullivan

Pouring Watercolors

Masking -

How to use Pan Pastel (Dry but blend well)

Adirondack Color Wash Spray -a- rama




Adirondack Color Wash - Fabric Dye



PROTECT YOUR WORK SURFACE

Spray with Water... spritz it...with colored ink...................very sensitive to water...

DO NOT GET INK on anything - It is PERMANENT

Meadow - neutral green

Textile Ink

Work on protected surface
It's a PERMANENT Ink

Mist on

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Labeling distress inks

Lindy's Starburst Color Shots - Lindy's stamp gang

http://www.lindystampgang.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u87bZCD7NQ8&feature=player_embedded
http://youtu.be/u87bZCD7NQ8

sTARBURST sPRAYS - AFTERNOON DELIGHT DENIM, TAINTED TEAL LOVE, PRETTY IN PINK


gLITZ SPRITZ - AND SHIMMER WITHOUT COLOR
Desert Moon Catcus Gold AND DAZZLING dIAM

Embossing Powders - all show up as 2 colors

Color Shots - It comes as powder... shake hard, fill with hot water up to the fill line, shake very well, allow to sit for 10 minutes. Are basically starburst sprays in a container but you can fit things like your noodle brush or larger paint brush


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezf9xx8MsDk&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

Simple Soldered Pendants - Stampington



Visit Stampington.com to purchase the soldering kit

Lindy Star Gang Starburst Stains Madam Butterfly



http://wordsorwhatever.com

Lindys Stamp Gang

Magical Glazing

Friday, December 2, 2011

Lettering Art Journal and Sparkling Hso's

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