"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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Love Your Neighbor...January Limited Edition Kit

Hello!  Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  My project's theme is the underlying message Dr. King lived his life proclaiming...

"Love Your Neighbor" 

Not just the neighbor living in the house next door, though that is a great start, but all people.

He ultimately gave his life for this cause and his message lives on.

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the change he peacefully inspired...

Here is today's project tutorial using our January Limited Edition Kit

10x10 Plaid Wood Canvas Panel
12x12 The Crafters Workshop Stencil, Sweet Home
 Tim Holtz Ink Palette
Clearsnap Molding Mat, Table Cloth
Clearsnap Molding Mat, Little Love
Viva Colour Croco Crackling Color, Azure
Clearsnap Donna Salazar, Mix'd Media iNx Stamp Pad, Stormy
238ml Liquitex Super Heavy Gesso
 Color Factory Palette Knife Set
Prima Junkyard Findings, Industrial Lamps
 Clearsnap, Smooch Spray, Ginger Ale
 Clearsnap, Smooch Spray, Cherry Ice

I have had SOOOO much fun with this kit!  It would be hard to pick my favorite product, but a close tie would probably be the Croco Crackling Color and the Clearsnap Molding Mats.

I started by mixing the Super Heavy Gesso with black acrylic paint to achieve a first layer with plenty of texture. I used a palette knife to apply the tinted gesso to an 8 X 10 flat canvas board.

While the gesso was still wet, I used a Clearsnap Molding Mat to press in more texture.

These mats are really great...you can use them to create texture in clay, gesso, Amazing Crafting product's mold putty and more OR use them as stamps with ink!

Make sure you rinse the mats with water right away to assure easy clean up!

After the gesso dried, I decided I wanted a darker black color for the underneath layer that would show through the Crackling paint, so I brushed on some black ink similar to the Liquitex Acrylic Ink found in the other Frog Dog Studio January Kit.

Once dry, I added a heavy layer of the Croco Crackling Color.

HINT: the thicker you apply this, the more Crackle you will achieve.

I used the Clearsnap Molding Mat to apply more texture while the Crackling paint was still wet.

I really love all the texture achieved with all of these products!

Next I used the Phone Book Stamp found in the Exclusive Frog Dog Studio Communication Stamp Set, stamping it onto a piece of white card stock.  I cut it out, leaving about 1/4" border.

I stamped the phone book image again (on another piece of white card stock) using a permanent ink like StazOn because I knew I wanted to add lots of color over the top, 

and didn't want the stamped ink to smear.

I spritzed the JUICY Cherry Ice Smooch into the handy Tim Holtz Ink Palette, and then used a paint brush to color the heart.

I taped the white phone book piece to the painted canvas board with washi tape, & then adhered the heart with matte medium.

I used the adorable Crafters Workshop Stencil (Sweet Home) to add the sun, clouds and houses.

I "puffed up" the cloud with the Super Heavy Gesso and colored in the sun and houses with "watered down" paint, to allow the Phone Book Stamp to come through.

The white accents on the blue background were made with the Clearsnap Molding Mat, inked up with a Brilliance Ink Pad.

  

I added a little "doodle detail" with an XS Black Pitt Multi Liner Pen, and added dimension to the word cut outs with a black Derewent Inktense Pencil.

The words were stamped with the stamp set below

I found these on sale ($3.50 /half off!) at Jo-Ann Fabrics:)

I love the letter style and the price!

I know I say it all the time, but there is SOOOOO much product in our monthly kits...I find myself using so many things over and over.  The kits are such a great way to "build up your stash" and do so with the confidence, knowing that you are getting great tools and products with all the information you need to use them effectively!  I am always inspired by the other designers on our team, and Tina finds us THE BEST new products out there!  

(no standing at the craft store for hours wondering if you'll like a new product)

It is always a JOY to share with you!

Hope you enjoyed this project:)

Remember to Love Your Neighbor!

Sue

PS.  Stay tuned for our Genuinely Jane Blog Hop this week!

I'm excited to share my Children's Book and Mini Recipe Book!

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