Elmer's Glue Resist with Oil Pastels

Hello!  

Happy Tuesday:)

I think I like the process for this project even more than the completed page...

I really enjoyed experimenting with ALL the products in our wonderfully made May Kit!

So, here it goes...

I grabbed a piece of black card stock to create this page.

Using clear Elmer's glue, I drew a design on the right and left sides. 

(You don't have to use clear...white glue dries clear as well- it's just what I had on hand.)

Next, I colored in the design with the Oil pastels.

I love how they look on the black background.

Next, I used the cute Prima Marketing Chalk Edger Ink (pastel green) & the Stencil that came with the Stampendous n*studio stamp set 

(on the black paper, the green looks almost white)

         

I wanted to tone down the stenciled "dots" above, so I stamped over it (in black) with one of the stamps from the Stampendous n*studio stamp set....see below.

I used another stamp in the set (I especially LOVE this one!) and applied the very cool Paper Artsy Fresco Finish Paint (pumpkin soup) with a Q-tip

For a little more "pop" to help my sentiments stand out...

a little Brilliance in moonlight white...

using a third stamp in the kit...what a great value to receive all 3 of these great stamps!!!

I added some detail with one of my favorite pens...Uni-ball Signo in white.

The Fireworks spray mist (new sprout) looks great on black too, so I "dripped on" some fun "splatters."

As always, so many of the kit products will last for a long time to come...

THANK YOU FROG DOG!!!

Hope you are inspired to create today!!! 

It's a joy to share with you,

Sue

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A set of cards and another simply stencils idea

Hi there! Today I´d like to share with you a few quick cards I created using some pieces I had left over from my previous project.

I had mixed some light blue molding paste together for the second art journal page and since I had some paste over I wiped it onto a piece of white cardstock and used it for the "hello" card. I also sprayed some "New Sprout" spray ink over the masked paper to make it more colorful. Then I just fussy cut it and glued it down on a card base, added the stamped sentiment and some black color splatters and the card was all done. 

For the bird card I used a piece of vellum paper. I first placed the vellum over a dry embossing folder, then rubbed/scratched with oil pastel pens over the paper to get the pattern onto the paper. After that I just stamped a bird (Dina Wakley "Scribbly Birds") with black Archival Ink onto the vellum, fussy cut it and glued it down onto the card. The rest I just doodled onto the card. 

For the 3rd card I again took a piece of vellum paper and made the pattern as follows:

I first colored a layer with different oil pastel color tones pretty randomly. 

After that I colored a second layer with a black oil pastel pen on top of the other layer, placed a leaf stencil (by The Crafter´s Workshop) over the layer and scratched with a sharp plastic tool the black layer off around the stencil lines. Then I just repeated this phase as long as I had the pattern I wanted. After that I just wripped the paper quite randomly around the edges and glued it down to a card base and stamped a sentiment. Fast and easy and reminds me of my first grade art class lection at school :). 

Hope you have enjoyed this little "Simply stencils" idea and get inspired to try it out yourself! Have fun!

xoxo, Sanna

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Impressionistic Art with Oil Pastels and Vellum

Working with oil pastels is a love of mine.  They lend themselves to so many surfaces!  I would like to show you how to use your "finger" to spread out oil pastels, and to "paint" with oil pastels.

Here is the May kit.  Mixing everything within the kit works well!!

The background is created in the vellum book.  Oil pastels are colored thickly and then spread out with my finger.  The heat and oils from your finger(s) breaks down the oil pastel.  I used Amazing Crafting Products Allumilite Metallic Powder in Pearlescent.  Use a soft mop brush to spread out the powder.

Note:  I used the powder straight from the jar because it is a large surface I wanted to cover.  BUT if you are using the powder on a smaller surface or background, use a small watercolor brush, dip in container, and tap off in the lid.  This will prevent too much powder on the surface.

Stenciled over the background using the stencil in the Stampendous N Studio Stamps and Stencils.  The Prima Marketing ink was used.  Lightly tap over the stencil with the ink.

This is an illustration I created, draw or stamp an image (permanent ink).  Pencil is used and then a Micron Pen (Sakura of America) is used to trace over my pencil lines.  A kneaded or nylon eraser will remove the pencil.

I alternated inks with oil pastels to add color.  The inks were used on the moon and skin and light areas of pants.  The edge of the oil pastels used to add spots of color, then spread with my fingers.

Although the photo cannot show it, I used the Allumilite Powder in gold and pearlescent to add highlights and accents.

Here is a drawing of my son, asleep on the couch.  I liked the natural look so after the drawing I did a light spray of fixative so the pencil marks didn't smear.

With your craft sheet or on plastic, lay down thick patches of color and then use a watercolor brush and odorless mineral spirits to break down the oil pastel.  Dip the brush in the mineral spirits and light tap off the brush a little so it isn't dripping.  Color areas, adding more oil pastel and mineral spirits.

add more oil pastels on top to add texture and shading.

Here is a close up of the oil pastels.  This was created on bristol board.  On cardstock or a more porous surface, the color will soak in even more.  This is where you have to make sure to tap off your brush, if it is drippy, it will stain the cardstock.

An easy way to achieve the same look is to stamp an image with permanent ink and do the same technique.

Hope I have brought you some ideas to try with this month's kit!!!

Cre8tivelea Yours - Lea

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"Simply Stencils" - Art journal pages with the May kit

Hi there! I had a great time playing with the May kit and here are two art journal pages I made (warning!! long and photo heavy post coming up :)...):

btw. these are my first "simply stencils" May projects, but I have a feeling there will be some more coming up :)...

Here are a few details on how I created these two pages. Lets start with the upper one first:

I first covered the paper with white gesso, let it dry and then went on by applying the Fresco Finish translucent paint onto the page (Beach Hut & Pumpkin soup from the kit - more colours on the store). After the paint was dry I sprayed some "New Sprout" spray ink here and there.

 I then applied some black artist oil pastel color onto the mask that comes with the kit and placed the mask over the page. Next I just used my finger for rubbing all the color from the mask onto the page.

 

After that I used some Dina Wakley mixed media stamps with blue Staz-on ink (April kit) and Hero Arts shadow dye ink (cup o´ joe) for stamping random images onto the background.

I then took a piece of vellum book paper that was in the kit and dabbed some fluid chalk ink over it. I just love the soft look these inks create on the vellum. Then I let the ink dry properly.

After the paper was dry I stamped a few stamp images with blue Staz-on ink onto the vellum paper. The stamp is by Dina Wakley (from the Scribbly Birds set).

Next I just glued the vellum piece "into" the typewriter and added some doodling and ink splatters.
Here are some detail photos:

Here are some step-by-step photos of the second page:

I again used the Fesco paints and a green oil pastel pen for the background.

Next I used the pastel peach chalk ink for creating flower patterns.

Then I mixed some molding paste with the blue Fesco paint to create a light blue paste and applied it over the stencil using a palette knife.

Then I went and outlined the flowers with a black Copic brush pen.

After that I took a dry embossing folder and placed a piece of vellum paper over it and then scratched some green oil pastel colour onto the paper. This way you can "copy" the pattern onto the paper. I remember using this technique with coins and a pencil when I was small :). I then used this piece for creating a typewrite sheet for my page. As you will see on the main photo, I later changed the colour to yellow, as I didn´t quite like the green rose pattern.

Here are some close-up photos of the second page. As you can see I´ve also added some oil pastels over the flowers to create more depth and separated the two background colours from each other by creating a doodled leaf pattern.

 There are also some black and white doodled accents here and there on the page and I have outlined the stencil pattern with a thin black pen for more contrast.

Have fun with your May!

xoxo, Sanna

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The Mermaid and The Whale

Lea here, one of the new Design Team members, bringing you my first tutorial post!  The August kit is so yummy!

ATC's are very popular and an easy way to create small works of art to trade.  Lots of embellishments jam packed on this project!

Supplies:

August Kit -

Everything used except anchor, and all collage images.

Other Supplies:
Sakura of America Expressionist Oil Pastels
Helmar 450 Quick Drying Adhesive
Scissors

 

1. For the background of this ATC, first use the light blue oil pastel stick and color thickly on a small area of the surface. Use your finger (the oils help move the creamy oil pastel) and move the color around to fill up the space. You may need to do this a couple times to fill the area. Also color the wood wave full strength with royal blue oil pastel.

Here is a picture of how you spread the oil pastel, this is from another project I created.NOTE: A light touch is all you need to spread the oil pastels. A bandaid or blending stub can be used as well.

 

 

2. Layout your design in the way you might want it to look. You can always change it as you create. I do many times!!

3.  Add royal blue oil pastel as the waves.  Color this like coloring book and just blend slightly.  Add some Glitter Paste in the background and on the bottom of the waves for foam.  Be sure to leave an area on the left side without glitter so you can collage the girl image.

4.  Cut out girl, and collage her to the ATC using adhesive.  Press from the center out to make sure image is smooth and completely flat on surface.

Adhere waves, frame box, and Whale.  Let adhesive set up.  With your finger edge the whale in Inka Gold (color is Silver).  Do not add Inka Gold to the whales nose unless you like that effect.

5.  Cut one of the buttons in half, and one half to create the water coming out of the blow hole.  Any heavy duty crafting scissors will work.  Those are floral wire scissors in the picture, but metal craft scissors or wire scissor should work.

6.  With the same scissors cut the "circle" shape off of the blue anchor.  Adhere to ATC and when dry add Glitter Paste.

7.   To finish the project, cut a small square and the film strip and adhere to the lower left of the girl.  On top of that adhere one of the roses - cut it off the strip with some tulle left.

Small works of art are just as relevant as big works of art.  Have fun experimenting and Playing!!!

Cre8tivelea Yours - Lea

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