Modeling Paste Fun

Sharing some samples today from my 

Modeling Paste Fun

class which is now available over at 

The Art Studio.

I made a couple of these little wallhangings using a technique 

I share with you in the class.

They are perfect to display around the house or give to

friends and family

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

August sketch challenge at SEM!

          It's the middle of the month which means it's time for another sketch challenge at
                                                    Scrapping Everyday Miracles.
 There are 2 sketches to choose from, a scrapbook one using multiple photos or a card sketch.
as always with the sketches there is a twist to follow.
Twist: include some sort of string/fiber in your project

card sketch:

This time around I took the card sketch and turned it into an art journal page.

Sketches are truly versatile and can be used for inspiration,

no matter what you are creating.

The background is created using the technique I shared back in May on the Scrapping Everyday Miracles blog.

I used a Dylusions stencil and acrylic paint for my circles, which were then outlined and smudged with a charcoal pencil.

My take on the twist was some pink rope which I used to create a bow and swirls on my page.

I also added some random script and sail stamping using StazOn.

Thanks for stopping by and make sure to head over to Scrapping Everyday Miracles and link up YOUR take on the sketches.

Have a great day!

Sing Like the Birds

I have a new class soon at 

The Art Studio 

which is focusing on Modeling Paste.

In the class I show you a ton of techniques you can do with Modeling Paste 

and how to incorporate them into all your paper crafts.

From scrapbook pages to ATCs and everything in between;

Modeling Paste is a fantastic addition to your library of techniques.

One technique was used to create the base of this art journal page.

The chipboard is from Dusty Attic. 

Painted with Lake Mist acrylic paint and then stamped over with a script stamp.

The bird inside is Prima.

Color was provided with Moonshadow mist by Lindy's Stamp Gang 

and Distress Paint in 

Peeled Paint.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Pan Pastel Play

                           Tags are an easy way to get a feel for a new product. 

 They're big enough that you aren't constrained by working on a small space yet small enough that they don't take a lot of product or time.

                                                         

    I used one of the hottest products in the crafting market right now on this tag: Pan Pastel. They're easy and fun to use, they blend seamlessly, can be layered and used with a variety of mediums and best of all, mistakes can be quickly erased.

To learn even more techniques, check out my Pan Pastels for Scrapbooking class. 

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create a fun tag using several Pan Pastel techniques as well as a bit of stamping.

Supplies
Tag
Pan Pastels in: Ultramarine Blue Tint, Turquoise, Ultramarine Blue Shade, Pthalo Blue Shade, and Diarylide Yellow Shade
Watermark Ink
Stencil
Sequin waste
Pan Pastel applicators or Foam makeup sponges
Assortment of stamps
Black Archival ink

Step One: Place your tag on your work surface and with a sponge applicator, cover the entire tag with Ultramarine Blue Tint. Apply it to the tag in small circular motions. Using the same sponge apply Turquoise Pan Pastel over, but not completely covering the first layer. Again use small circular motions to blend the colors.

Step Two: Take the Pthalo Blue Shade and using small circular motions, apply it in random spots on the tag for highlights.

Step Three: Place the sequin waste onto your tag and using Ultramarine Blue Shade, apply it randomly with your sponge across the tag. Lift and move the sequin waste around the tag and apply more of the Pan Pastel until you're happy with your coverage.

Step Four: Place the stencil onto your tag and with a small dabber sponge and watermark ink, apply the ink through the stencil across the tag. Lift and move the stencil as needed reapplying the ink until you are happy.

Step Five: Lightly apply Ultramarine Blue Shade Pan Pastel across the watermark ink and the Pan Pastel will stick to the watermark ink.

Step Six: Use the sponge to apply Dairylide Yellow Shade randomly across the tag, blending lightly as you go.

Step Seven: Stamp across the tag with Archival ink.

As a finishing step, I lightly distressed the edges of the tag and applied Pthalo Blue Shade. I usually use ink for this step but the Pan Pastels look great, too.

I hope you enjoyed this quick tag tutorial. 

Remember if you want to learn even more ways to use Pan Pastels on your scrapbook pages make sure to head on over to The Art Studio and check out my 

Pan Pastels for Scrapbooking class.

  Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!