"Dream" canvas and another simply stencils idea

Hi there! Today I´d like to share with you a little step-by-step tutorial on a canvas I created with the May kit. 

I started with the vellum paper and used several tones (check out the store for more colours) of Fresco Finish paints in combination with The Crafter´s Workshop stencils on my Gelli Plate. I kept on adding different paint colors and stencils over each other and also used one of the stamps by Nathalie Kalbach to create more layers. These are the finished vellum pieces for my canvas.

Then I went along and added some stamp images (N* Studio stamps from the kit) over the prints. I used a dark grey chalk dye ink for this purpose. 

Then I cut the pieces in half (I am going to use the other half of the gelli prints on another project later) and teared the vellum paper edges for a more grungy look.

I have to confess that I was so into creating at this point, that I forgot to take another picture of what I did next. But it is pretty simple, so I am sure you will get the idea even though I don´t have a photo. I now cut these pieces in half again and rolled them into tiny vellum rolls (I used a regular glue here). Next I took a piece of thin wire and wrapped some of it around each roll for additional detail. Then I left them to dry.

Next I decorated the canvas and first covered it with white gesso, let that layer dry properly and then applied a layer of crackle paste thu a stencil onto the canvas. Then I just let that layer dry a while too. 

Next I applied Fresco Finish paints over the crackle paste. I used "Beach Hut", "Mermaid" and "Guacamole" tones. I used a regular paint brush for applying the paint and when the canvas was all covered I sprayed some water over the surface and then let it dry again. 

After the paint was all dry I grabbed some Lindy´s Stamp Gang color sprays and sprayed teal and green tones over the layer of paint. I let the mists drop/run freely across the canvas as I really like this effect. After this layer was dry, I grabbed some golden iZink and white Liquitex Ink and did the same with those. I love the droplet look and the white and gold inks add a really nice contrast to the background. 

Next I just stamped some black patterns - using on of the N* Studio stamps (from the kit) - onto the background around the area where my vellum rolls would later be. There are also some black ink splatters here and there. I made those with Glimmer Glaze. Then I just glued the vellum rolls down onto the canvas and added the decoration. This is how the finished canvas looks like:

and here are some close-up photos for you:

I hope you have enjoyed this little step-by-step. The stencils I used for the Gelli Plate prints are by The Crafter´s Workshop, just in case you were wondering. The embellishments are all from previous Frog Dog Studio kits.

Have fun with your kit!!!
xoxo, Sanna

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#Cre8time Play with Pergamano...

Hello! Sandra Strait visiting again from the Amazing Crafting Products Creative Team to share another project made with the May Frog Dog Studio Kit and Amazing Crafting Products. 

I was thrilled when I opened the May kit. I've wanted to play around with the parchment pergamano technique. The kit included a Clearprint Vellum book which contains a form of parchment, so my chance had arrived!

The May Frog Dog Studio kit:
(1) Stampendous, n*studio stamp set, Wired
(1) Stencil Girl, n*studio, 6x6 stencil
(1) Clearprint, 6x8 Clear Vellum Field Book
(1) PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Paint, Pumpkin Soup
(1) PaperArtsy, Fresco Finish Paint, Beach Hut
(1) Imagine Crafts Fireworks Spray Mist, New Sprout
(1) Royal Langnickel Oil Pastel 12 piece set
(1) Prima Marketing Chalk Edger Ink, Pastel Peach
(1) Prima Marketing Chalk Edger Ink, Pastel Green
(3) Maya Road Metal Clips (random)
(3) Prima Wood Embellishments (random)
Valued at over $45

Amazing Crafting Products:

Amazing Mold Putty

Amazing Casting Resin

Alumilite Alumidust Powders - Gold, Cotton Candy, Lt. Green, Bright Blue

Parchment Pergamano Technique

Pergamano is essentially a dry embossing technique. Using instruments with rounded tips you press into the paper as though you were drawing. This embosses, pushes the paper out on the other side, turning it white.  I decided to gussy up the cover of the vellum book.

Stencils are often used as guides with pergamano so I decided to use the typewriter from the kit.

It's a bit difficult to describe the process so I'm going to start by showing you the finished embossing. The Clearprint Vellum book has two covers, one a heavier vellum (which is desirable for pergamano), and the other a slick cardstock with printing.

I placed the stencil on the back of the translucent vellum and ran my embossing tools in the open spaces so the raised surface would be on the front of the book.  Here you can see how the vellum turns white and is raised.

I used two different sized ball styluses for most of my embossing.  For the tightest, narrowest places I used the tip of a palette knife, and to even out the large areas, I used a pencil eraser.

When I was done, this is what the front cover looked like.

Creating Depth

Having two covers, one of them translucent, gave me the perfect opportunity to create even more depth. For this part of the project, I used both Fresco Finish paints, the Fireworks spray mist and the Chalk Edger ink in Pastel Peach, as well as the circle of dots stamp.

With a waterproof black pen, I sketched in the image of a piece of paper on the inside cover, and then painted around it with Beach Hut.

I inked up the stamp with Pumpkin soup and stamped circle all around the pages, keep the 'paper' clear.  I added a second layer of Beach Hut to the top portion of the page so there would be a 'wall' and a 'desk' area.

I always seem to forget to photograph at least one step, LOL. Laying the vellum cover down so I could see the stamped circles underneath, I took a waterproof black pen and outlined them. Then I turned the vellum over and used the pergamano technique to create white outlines.

With a red oil pastel, I colored on the back side of the vellum, leaving the embossed areas white. I used a paper stump to smooth out the color.

I spritzed the front of the vellum with the Fireworks spray.

And sponged on some Pumpkin Soup in some areas. I then wiped off most of the Pumpkin Soup so it just tinted most areas, except where the Clearprint logo was. I left it dark to help cover the logo, and to be the base for the dragonfly.

Gluing the Covers Together

Once everything was dry, I used a foam brush

to spread gel medium on the inside cover.

I pressed the vellum cover down to glue both covers together. While it was drying, I used the largest ball stylus tip to work beside the embossed areas so they'd be sure to adhere. I didn't apply too much pressure though, as I didn't want to leave marks.

I set the book aside and went to work on the 3D embellishments.

Creating the Dragonfly

For this part of the process, I used a mold that I had already created using Amazing Mold Putty (for more about that project, check out this post). I made a dragonfly knot with waxed thread, mixed even amounts of both putties, and pushed the putty around the knot, resulting in a shallow but nicely detailed mold.

To color the dragonfly, I brushed Alumidust Powders into the mold. 

I cast my dragonfly with Amazing Casting Resin, mixing equal amounts of Parts "A" and "B", and then stirring until all swirls were gone, about 2-3 minutes. I poured quickly – the resin will set within minutes.

My finished dragonfly glowed with color!

For the wire elements, I placed some gel medium and some Alumidust on my craft sheet, and dragged the wires through the gel first and then the Alumidust. I dabbed the gel medium on the wood pieces and used a paint brush to pick Alumidust and brushed it on.

All that left was to glue the dragonfly, wood and wire items onto the cover. Because both the resin and vellum have slick surfaces, I used E6000® glue to make sure they'd stick and stay on.

List of tools used:

• E6000® Adhesive
• Gel Medium
• Waterproof black pen
• 2 sizes Ball stylus
• Palette knife
• Pencil Eraser
• Make-up sponge
• Foam Brush
• Paint Brush
• Paper Stump

I hope you enjoyed my foray into Pergamano!

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Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

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Gelli Plate and Fresco Finish Paints...a match made in heaven:)

OH WHAT A KIT!!!  

I feel like I say that every month, but Tina puts the most amazing products together!!!

This project utilizes the delicious 

Paper Artsy Fresco Finish Paint (Beach Hut) 

Stampendous n studio Stamp Set (wired)

Clearprint, 6X8 Clear Vellum Field Book 

& 

Prima Marketing Chalk Edger Ink (Pastel Peach)

The Clearprint Vellum Book made me think of Vellum Envelopes right away...

this was where my inspiration for the mini notes with envelopes began:)

I decided to try the Fresco paint on my Gelli Plate.  They are a match made in heaven:)

Squeeze out a small amount of paint, spritz with a little water and roll out on the 

Gelli Plate using a brayer.

Lay a stencil down on top of the rolled out paint.  (At the time, I didn't even realize the Stampendous n studio Stamp Set came with a 6 x 6 circle/dot stencil...same idea as the one used here)

The print you see above to the right, is the image created by laying the Vellum page on top of the stencil, on top of the "loaded" Gelli plate.

Not wanting to waste any paint, I flipped the stencil over (paint side down) onto another piece of Vellum and got the print below.

Below, I started the process again....dab of paint, spritz of water, roll with the brayer.

Press the stencil onto the Gelli Plate and then pull off...below is the imprint left.

I really like the transparent look of these Fresco Paints!

Next...Vellum on top.

Below is the print from this.

Again, I took the stencil from the Gelli Plate, and pressed it onto another piece of vellum. 

(paint side down)

Below is that print.

So, now that I have some printed vellum ready, I drew the envelope pattern on each.

(a 6 x 6 stencil is the perfect size for this envelope pattern)

You can get the pattern here.

Trace the pattern with a pencil.

Once traced and cut, erase the pencil lines.

Fold...

& glue the bottom using kraft glue or matte medium. (this is what I used)

Back

Front

For a little more detail, I used the very cool stamp (above) from our kit.

For the card to go inside the envelope, I DID use the circle/dot stencil that came with the 

Stampendous n studio Stamp Set

I opened the Prima Marketing Chalk Edger Ink (peach) and stamped right over the stencil onto a piece of white card stock.  Then cut each card to measure "just a hair" over 2 1/2" square.

I added some details with my Scarlet Lime Pen

Adding a bit more with the card stock cut out and stamped words on white.

On the back of the envelope flap I stamped, using a small section of the "wire circle" in the Stampendous n studio Set.

The texture on top of the peach card stock came from the "wire grid" stamp included in the 

Stampendous n studio Set.

More projects to come with the rest of the GREAT products included in our May Kit!!!

It's a joy to share with you!!

Sue

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