Marvelous Masks and Spectacular Stencils Challenge

Hey everybody! It's a new month, so that means a new challenge at Inspiration Emporium!

 

This time its Masks and Stencils, so I thought a little step-out would be fun.

 

Since it's Spring, in some places, I figured a bird would be nice.

 

 

I started with a #10 Manila tag and Distress Inks.

 

There's Broken China and Peacock Feathers applied generously at the top. Then Seedless Preserves came over the top of them.

 

Squeezed Lemonade goes heavily in the middle with Ripe Persimmon on the edges. See how the blues turn a gorgeous green when the Lemonade hits them.

 

Then turn you tag upside down and add Peeled Paint and Shabby Shutters to the bottom with a touch of Pine Needles, blending as you go.

 

 

Since this was done at night, I know, shocking to those of you who know me, I didn't take a picture of the in-between tag....sorry.

 

BUT, this is what you get when you use The Dotted Flowers stencil along the edge with Seedless Preserves Distress Ink, and Checkered Dots here and there with white paint on a piece of Cut N Dry foam. Clean the paint from your stencils quickly.

 

 

Then I stamped the Birdcage from Artful Flight with Jet Black Archival Ink. The Script from the Apothecary set is stamped with Coffee Ink.

 

I used the Border Stamp from the Classics 006 set, and the swirl from

Fancy Flourishes with Jet Black Ink all around the sides to fill in.

 

 

The Bird from Artful Flight is stamped on the edge of the tag with Jet Black Ink.

 

And the Flowers in the left corner are stamped with Olive Archival Ink.

 

The gorgeous ribbon was from the ladies at Red Lead. It's wider and looks great on this larger tag.

 

That's it for today.

 

A pretty simple tag you could send to someone hoping for Spring to show it's warmth in the coming days.

 

I AM READY!

 

Linda

 



Prize Package and Room Update DONE!

We heard from Susan Killam out prize winner and I'll get that package out tomorrow.

 

The Theatre and other charms and stars from Retro Cafe Art, and Graphic 45 plus Tim Holtz pieces to add to the fun.

 

Good luck and let us see what you make Susan!

 

 

 

Well it's been an exciting week with the room update. We tore down wallpaper in the dining room, and resurfaced the walls so they could be painted. All the contractors here were 3 weeks out to come and do it, and I don't wait well. So, we took it on ourselves.

 

No more of that!

 

Anyway, it's done and Bill did a terrific job on the walls. They look great and I couldn't be happier.

 

The worst part is, of course, hoping you get the colors of paint you THINK you picked when they're actually on the wall and dry.

 

Luckily, I did! He, of course is always thrilled when that happens....as it hasn't always been the case.

 

They're not exactly true here, as they're both browns...kind of look a bit green, but they're not. The back left corner is the truest.

 

 

As you can see, my dining room is not to eat in exactly, it's where I put our piano and several of my paintings.

 

I didn't paint the large one in the center, but the rest are mine.

 

We're really glad it 's done....now it's time to open up the sunporch and enjoy the Spring sunshine.

 

Be Well everyone!

 

Linda



Fairy Cottage ATC Hutch-Tropical Style

Is this a bright little addition to your desk or shelf, or what???

 

I am so having fun with the little Fairy Cottage ATC Hutch here and the GORGEOUS Tropical Travelogue 8x8 paper pack from Graphic 45. But you can use this tutorial with any papers.

 

The colors are BRILLIANT to say the least. I do add more color and shadows here and there, but basically, what you see is what you get!

 

 

The top of the Hutch just has Smoked Paprika  Fresco Paint from Paper Artsy on it, no base coating. Using the Cut n Foam squares and a tapping motion creates a stucco affect with little bumps.

 

I initially painted the front edges Limelight, but had to add markers to make it even brighter. I did this to create the color of the paper since I didn't base coat it first. Whatever works is what I say!

 

 

I traced and cut the papers laying them out and seeing which areas would be "glued" areas. This helps to see how it all is going to fit together as well.

 

I decided on this combination for the sides. Lay them out, and then glue papers together and set aside.

 

The Stars and Gear are base coated with Snowflake (see the white one) and then colors are added with the Foam. You can definitely see the difference in the colors when they have the White base coat first.

 

Then I added Beach Hut and South Pacific for the blues, and Haystack with Smoked Paprika for the yellow star. I eventually used a "naked" gear instead of the blue one.

 

I fussy cut the pieces I wanted to hang on the fence and add colored markers to enhance even more richness and shadow.

 

When I glue paper to paper, I use Glue n Seal. When I glue paper to Masonite, I tend to use Matte Multi Medium. But glues are personal; use what works for you.

 

Here you can see the sides after the papers are layered. The papers are added BEFORE putting this piece together. That really makes decorating easy!

 

I cut extra layers of the Flowers inside. The fish and other flowers are added with foam dots for dimension.

 

Here is a detail look at the Stars. I like leaving the top ones the Masonite brown color. That really makes the other layers pop.

 

The Gold Glittered ball in the center and Key Lime Liquid Pearl drops are the last touch for contrast.

 

As you can see, I've added various Markers using oranges, greens, blues and golds to the flowers and fish. I just wanted a brighter orange to start with and got carried away!

 

 

This is the back section with a layer of orange paper under it. I only added markers to the flowers that I fussy cut over the lady, and some blue and gray shadows on the lady.

 

That's it for today. Hope you go and get yourself a little Hutch or Shrine to make up from Retro Cafe Art. You won't be sorry.

Oh, and the winner of the Medium Theatre Ornate Shrine Kit and Much More is....

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Susan ~ Killam Creative March 23, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Oh, this is darling! I would love to give a theater a try - my penchant for creating scenes in tins would translate well, I think! Thanks for the inspiration and a chance to win!

Cheers,
Susan

So Susan, send me your Address and I'll get this out to you next week. Congrats!
 

As always, know you can ask any question or advice from me here, or in an email.

 

I'm here to serve!

 

Linda