My Creative Sketches Tutorial-Colorwash

Hello!  I just love my monthly kits from My Creative Scrapbook!  Each kit is packed with so many fun papers and embellishments.  This month I had the privilege of working with the Limited Edition Kit....absolutely stuffed with flowers, diecuts, chipboard, wood pieces and more!  I decided to take my dimensional layering one step further and play around with a soft colorwash background.  A bit out of my comfort zone, but that's how we learn!  I love how it turned out! 

 Let's get started! 

We've all heard about using different mediums for watercolor backgrounds and we all love mists.  I couldn't help but wonder....what happens when I paint my background with my mist?!  LOVE...a new addiction, that's what! 

 

I chose this awesome graph paper from the collection.

 

this is the assortment of stain and mists I used ,and my paint brush

As you can see, I used a variety of companies.  They all seemed to work out the same. 

For the stain, I created a puddle onto my craft sheet, the rest I dipped my brush directly into the bottle! 

The colors were all so light that I didn't even use water, with one exception, the Maya Road Mists.  The Maya Road is a darker concentrated Turquoise so I did use a bit of water to tone it down and give it more of a watery effect. 

 

I loved the watercolor effect of the mists!  When I started adding the darker turquoise I started wondering what I had done! I'm great a hitting the panic button and fearing that I just ruined my paper... Not liking it so much anymore!  BUT, don't freak out when it's not what you had in mind... that it the great thing about scrapbooking, layering, and embellishments...you can always find a way to cover  fix  those things you don't want to see!   

Here she is all done!

Now I really like the turquoise streaks!  They look completely different and actually blend the perfect hint of color with the softness of the layout!

Closeups!

lot of diecuts, chipboard, fussycutting, and flowers!

 Aren't the flowers gorgeous?! 

 

 

To see the full reveal of this kit, as well as all Pam's other gorgeous kits, head to My Creative Scrapbook.  Check out My Creative Scrapbook blog for lots of other tips and tutorials! 

 

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Altering wood pieces Tutorial (My Creative Sketches)

The kits at My Creative Sketches are always full of an assortment of incredible embellishments.  The November Main Kit has some fabulous wood pieces from Dear Lizzy.  Today I am sharing how I altered a few of those pieces! 

 *reminder* just click on the photo to enlarge!

The first one I chose is the word "love."  I started by applying ink directly to the wood. Although I will be adding glitter, I don't want white showing through.

 

Next, I applied a generous coat of Ranger Glossy Accents.

While the Glossy Accents was still wet, I covered the piece in copper glitter. Set aside to dry.  I love the shimmery glitter affect but we all know how glitter seems to go on and on now matter how much we clean.  My solution....once the glitter had dried I applied another coat of glossy accents.  Not only does it keep the glitter in place, it adds a fun glassy look!

 

For my second piece, I grabbed the heart.  I started by applying a quick coat of gesso.

Once dry, I brushed Vintage Photo Distress ink to the edges using a dauber. When wet, the ink will bleed, contributing to the aged, distressed look I am hoping to achieve.

  Next, I applied regular embossing ink directly to the wood, and then a generous coat of UTEE Embossing powder.  (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel) 

 Heat embossing powder.   I repeated the embossing ink and UTEE process 3 times. ( By adding three layers, it created a thick coat in which I could create a good impression with a stamp.)  After heating the last layer of embossing powder immediately press your stamp into the UTEE while it  is still warm.  I did not to add ink to my stamp as it was the flourish impression I was after. 

Here is the impression!  I used a Prima stamp from a previous My Creative Scrapbook kit.

To distress my image, I covered it entirely with black paint, making sure to get into all the crevices.

  Before the paint dries, wipe the paint back off.  The paint will remain in the impression creating a distressed look, and enhancing the details.

Here you can see both the sentiment and heart being used on my layout

 

Lastly, I chose an arrow.  I started by adding gray and Vintage Photo Distress Ink around the edges and filling in sporadically. By using Distress Ink, the inks will bleed when wet, adding to the distressed look.

Next, I lightly dry brushed gesso here and there.

 I applied embossing ink directly to the wood on the edges and in random area.  While still wet, I added Ranger Distress Embossing Powder.  Heat.

Adding to the rustic look, I added a generous coat of Ranger Crackle Accents.  Once completely dry, I rubbed ink into the cracked crevices.  The Accents also enhanced the colors of the inks and embossing powder!

I love how this one turned out!  It is the perfect touch for my masculine page!

 

For more information on the kits available and inspiration from the design team, head to My Creative Scrapbook.  More how-to tips and tricks can be found daily at My Creative Scrapbook blog!

 

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Tutorial - 5 ways to Alter Pre-made Flowers!

Hello!  I want to share with you 5 ways to alter the pre-made flowers found in the September Album Kit from My Creative Scrapbook!

I used my flowers on this layout of my precious niece and nephew welcoming their cousin home!

 

These are the flowers before I altered them...beautiful as is, but I like to see what I can do to enhance them!

 

1.  I dry brushed the petals with gesso for lighter, distressed flower.  Paint works great as well! 

 

2.  Using black ink and a gorgeous, flourish stamp from Prima (found in an earlier kit from My Creative Scrapbook)  I stamped a pattern unto the flowers. 

Didn't they turn out beautiful?!

 

3.  Using my scissors, I sliced each petal three or four times stopping near the center of the petal.

 

Staggering the petals, I layered two flowers together and scrunched them with my fingertips.

 

4.  I lightly misted the ends of the petals with water.  While the petals were still wet, I twisted the ends of the petals. 

 

Once dry, I added a dab of liquid glue in the center and added micro beads from my stash.

 

5.  I spritzed the flowers with mist....I used Turquoise Smooch. 

Once the flower were dry, I formed the ends of the petals with my stylis. 

Here they are after the stylis tool. 

Tie a knot in the end of the yellow ribbon.

Staggering the petals, I glued two large flowers, and a small flower together.  I glued the knot on for the flower center. 

Here she is at another angle!

 

I would love to see how you use your flowers!  Share you link here and I'll be sure to stop and leave you some love!

 

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August Tutorial - My Creative Scrapbook

 Hello!  I have a couple of fun tutorials for you today!

 I want to share with you how I distressed my fence, and how I created my ribbon flower....both items which are found in the August Main Kit from My Creative Scrapbook.

  Using a craft knife,  I cut the fence to my desired length.  The chipboard is awesome and cut cleanly with the knife.

 I randomly dabbed Vintage Photo Distress Ink here and there on the fence.

 Once dry, I dry brushed Gesso to the fence giving a rustic, distress appearance.

 When the moisture of the gesso blended with the ink, the ink bled adding to the rustic nature.

  In creating the flower, I started by tying a knot in the end of the ribbon.

 I pinned the knot to a coaster to help stabilize the ribbon making it easier to work with.  Any stiff piece of fabric would work.

 I twisted the ribbon as I wound it around the knot. 

 Gently keep winding and twisting as you go until you reach the desired size of flower.   

 Stitch through all the layers to prevent the flower from unraveling.

 Turn over and admire your work!  :-)

 

 

I hope you enjoyed today’s tips and tricks!

 

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