Tutorial Thursday with Marilyn Featuring Serendipity and Pentart Stencil Paste

Hello everyone! I am sharing with you today a mixed media layout and video tutorial using many of the new products from the Spring release. Let's take a look at my page!

I chose a Double dot blue paper as my base then I cut a piece of the Flight paper from the Serendipity collection and adhered over my base paper. You can watch all the creative process in the video tutorial.

I cut two hearts from the Ornate Heart Die and I placed them behind my photo.

I added some butterflies from the Noteworthy die cuts and some Double Dots brads.

I added textures with the new Backsplash stencil and the Pearl Stencil Paste. I used as title the remember word that is a piece of  chipboard.

Here's the VIDEO Tutorial....I hope you enjoy it!!!

Supplies:

Bo Bunny

Pattern Papers: Dark Denim-Double Dot Design and Flight, Songbird -Serendipity collection

Chipboards- Serendipity

Noteworthy- Serendipity

Double Dot Brads-Blue Hues

Stamp- Take Note

Flower- Plum Purple Pansy, Denim Blue Dahlia

stencil- Blacksplash

Die- Ornate Heart

Pentart

Primer Paste Gesso

Stencil Paste- Vainilla

3D Powder

Express Glue

Thanks for stopping by...Until next time!!

Marilyn Rivera

Calendar Girl Planner Tutorial!

Hi BoBunny fans, today I going to share with you a different way to use your Misc Me supplies in the form of a photo diary.

I am not much of a planner girl, things quite often just happen off the cuff so to speak. The planner format doesn't really work for me, but I do love to look back at my month and so I thought that a photo diary would work for me.

Using the Planner Contents each month will have an overview of events and occasions, I have recently bought an old electric typewriter for a cheap price and I am using it to journal on my pages, as you can see I have yet to get used to it properly and some of the words are a little askew that doesn't really matter and is much more legible than my handwriting.

I applied one of the Gold Foil Sentiment transfers, boy these are so easy to apply and have the most gorgeous slightly raised sheen to them.

I printed all the photos I was going to use for the month, as I wanted to fit a few events onto each page I printed them off at 1 inch squares. For the printing I used an online photo editor to collage them all onto one page, there are lots of different ones out there I used Pic Monkey to do mine.

I arranged them roughly into groups, so that I knew exactly where I wanted to add my Glitter Paste.

After letting the glitter paste dry I added a tree stencil from the Falling Leaves stencil. I stuck the stencil down and then outlined it using a journaling pen, I then applied Pearlescents using a spatula.

After adhering my alphabet stickers I used the same journaling pen to outline those too.

Here are two more pages for October, I added some stamping and a sticker that came from another recent collection You're Invited. That is one of the good things about these types of projects you can use papers and embellishments from all different Bo Bunny collections.

I used the Pocket Page cards to mat and layer some of my pictures and I even fussy cut the cloud image from one to use as an embellishment.

I cut up one of the Calendar Dailies sheets and used it around my page to fit my needs. I created a journaling card from one piece and used my typewriter to spell out some of the things we did on vacation.

I am really enjoying using the Misc Me supplies this way, as I am working backwards at the moment  I will have to work hard to finish the rest of 2015 before 2016 starts.

BoBunny Supplies Used:
Misc Me 8 x 9 Binder; Black
Misc Me Dailies; Calendar Girl
Misc Me Planner Contents; Calendar Girl
Misc Me Pocket Squares; Calendar Girl, You're Invited
Foil Transfers; Gold Sentiments
Foil Items; Glitter & Foil Locale stickers
6 x 6 Paper Pad; Calendar Girl
Noteworthy; Calendar Girl, Enchanted Harvest
Stickers; You're Invited Combo Stickers, Double Dot Tuxedo Alpha
Glitter Paste; Sugar
Stamps; Save The Date, Captured, To The Point
Pearlescents; Chocolate, Island Mist
Stencils; Falling Leaves

Star-Crossed Misc Me!

Hello everyone! We are well on our way into 2015. I loved to work with my Misc Me on past year,  because this way I got keep the record of several special occasions. This is my last page of my 2014 Misc Me and I took the opportunity to say goodbye to 2014 and to welcome to the new year.

Goodbye 2014, Welcome 2015... by Solange Marques 

Star Crossed has great elements that combine with the theme I chose.

Some details using mixed media techniques:

BoBunny Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Altered, Honeycomb, Love, Washi/ Star Crossed
Stickers: Star Crossed Stamp Stickers
Noteworthy: Star Crossed
Chipboard: Star Crossed Layered Chipboard
Stamps: It is Written Stamp, Captured stamp
6 x 6 Paper Pad: Star Crossed
Misc Me Binder: Kraft
Misc Me 12x12 Page Protector Variety Pack
Kraft: Wood Shapes Camra
Paste: Silver Glitter Paste
Stencil: Bliss Stickable Stencil
Glimmer: Sugar Glimmer Spray

Tutorial:

On this tutorial I'll show how prepare some cards and some mixed media techniques.

I cut a piece of 4x6'' from Washi paper and glue the photo on this piece:

 Apply crackle paste using an old credit card:

 After dried, apply Sugar Glimmer Spray:

Place the numbers stencil on the card and apply Silver Glitter Paste:

After dried, use a pen to contour the numbers:

Using a thin pen, write goodbye and contour the card:

cut out this journal card from Love paper and cut along the hot air balloon:

Snap the photo under the balloon and stamp it;

To this card, stamp the photo, add the wood shape and contour the photo using a thin pen:

Cut this card from Honeycomb paper and place the numbers stencil on this:

Using a paper, cut a template to protect the card:

Apply modeling paste and white embossing powder:

Remove the excess and use a embossing heat tool until get this texture:

Use a thin white pen to write welcome and contour the card;

 Cut the feathers and snap the heart :

Use white pastel to illuminate along the heart and feathers

 Some paint drops on the journaling card:

Fantastic Pearlescents Tutorial

Hi everyone! Today, I wanted to share some fun ideas of different things you could do with the new Pearlescents. They are absolutely amazing - a thick, shimmery paint that keeps its shape and comes out of a tube. I LOVE them, which is why I'm always pulling them out and playing around with them. So you're in for a lot of pictures today and several cards I created using Pearlescents in various ways. If you want to see two more New Year's Cards I created using Pearlescents for accents, you can check out my blog HERE.

Fun with Pearlescents by Ilene Tell

1. Stencil

 Use a snippet of a makeup sponge. Add Pearlescents directly to sponge and dab on top of stencil. The result will be a shimmery image.

2. Dots Around Edges

Adding dots around the edge helps give the paper interest and the edges more definition. I love to use this technique on my cards and layouts! Simply express a tiny dot onto the page. In the image above, you can also see how the stenciled image came out - it reflects the light beautifully.

3. Cover Naked Chipboard

Here is the card using the stenciled doily and the dots around the edges. I used a Leaky Shed Studio laser-cut chipboard Christmas Tree and covered it with Pealescents in gold, and the stump in brown. Pearlscents is absolutely perfect for covering laser-cut chipboard and Bo Bunny wooden embellishments. It's very easy and since the paint is so thick, it stays put and creates a raised effect, giving the embellishment shine and even more dimension.

4. Painting

Since the Pearlescents are so thick, you could easily dilute them with water or your BoBunny Glimmer Sprays and paint using a paintbrush. Another option is to "paint" right from the tube, using the thickness to work for you. Here, I started by covering the Leaky Shed chipboard with the Pearlscents.

After letting the chipboard dry, I filled in the empty spaces with the Pearlescents.

As you can see in the detail image below, when used as paint and applied in a thick layer, you can see swirls of shimmer inside, which creates a stunning effect.

5. Stamping

For this technique, stamp your image first. I stamped a swirl design using Bo Bunny stamps and ink. Then, simply trace the design with the Pearlescents. You can see the example of the result below.

6. Icicles

Pearlescents are wonderful for creating a very realistic and beautiful icicle border. Simply add in a line, and create icicles by applying the Pearlescents downward at random intervals, making sure it's thicker at the top and thins out as it stretches down. Super easy!

Here is the completed card with icicles and the painted swirl from above.

7. Pearlescent Molding Paste

Use the Pearlescents to color Molding Paste. This is a thick substance that is sold in arts and crafts stores, and comes in white. Keep adding and mixing in the Pealescents until you get the color you want. Then you can apply it to your project - it's easy to apply with a pallet knife or an old credit card, and can be applied directly to the page or over a stencil. Below is an example of using the Pearlescents mixed with molding paste, and applied over a Bo Bunny circles stencil. You can see the gorgeous, light blue, transparent effect that was created.

Tip: For mixing the paint, use discarded packaging.

Tip: Have a box of baby wipes handy where you scrapbook. When done with your stencil, simply wipe off the excess paint.

8. Paint Embellishments

In order to paint embellishments, first cover them completely with gesso (white primer found in arts and crafts store). Then color it with Pealescents using a paint brush. Easy!

Here, I painted the Bo Bunny flower with gesso, and then painted over it with Pealescents. You can see the shimmery result that you get - so perfect for this wintry card! I also used the Pearlescent molding paste technique on this card, combined with a BoBunny script stencil. Because the Pearlescents are so thick, I was able to add the faux pearl to the center and let the Pearlescents act as glue to hold it in place.

Well, I hope you liked some of the ideas I shared today on how to make the most out of your Pearlescents. These ideas are all very easy to execute and a lot of fun to try. Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to share any Pearlescents ideas you have in the comments :)

BoBunny Supplies:

Patterned Paper: Altitude / Bundled, Flurry, Cozy, Candy Cane Lane / Jack Frost, Snowflake, Christmas Collage / Caroling, Glad Tidings

6 x 6 Paper Pad: Altitude

Pearlescents: Blush, Brilliant Blue, Island Mist, Butterscotch, Chocolate

Stamps: Curly Q, Holiday Wishes

Tools: New Stamp Block Set

Ink Pad: Blueberry

Double Dot Jewels: Mocha, Tuxedo, Blue Hues

Buttons: Candy Cane Lane

Jewel Flourishes: Glaze

Stickable Stencils: Bliss, Brocade

Blossoms: Blush Daisy

Other Supplies:

Leaky Shed Studio laser-cut chipboard, molding paste, pallet knife

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