Clarity Masculine

A real quick project, 1 texture medium, 2 stencils & 3 paints!

I really like the stripe and houses stencils by Clarity Stamps and have wanted to use it for a while

The houses remind me of the cottages in Staithes a place I associate with my father, so I wanted to create a coastal feel on this mini canvas which I will make into a card for him

I used DecoArt Modelling paste with the stripes onto a piece of chipboard 

Once dry I stenciled the houses in the centre and faded the texture around the edges and the sky

The houses were lightly covered with Desert storm with titanium white fading upwards for the sky followed A wash of Prussian blue wiped back to reveal the highlights on the houses and sky

Stampotique Anniversary, Wedding and Love

Stampotique Anniversary, Wedding and Love Challenge

I love the Girl with a heart purse, perfect for this challenge The background was created with DecoArt modelling paste through the Clarity Stamps stripe stencil and applied a layer of paste and let dry then stamped the honeycomb stamp to create more texture

I then applied DecoArt acrylic paint, Dioxazine Purple, Vivid Violet and Lavender and shaded down the canvas Once dry, I dry brushed with Dazzling Metallics Espresso to highlight

Girl with a heart purse was stamped and coloured with Promarkers As were her wings which were made from my heart small and small heart cube

The heart embellishment was made from, paper clay and painted with acyrlics  Dioxazine Purple, Vivid Violet, Claret and Dazzling Metallics Espresso

A Vintage Journey Challenge- Use Every Stamp in a Set!

A Vintage Journey  

The Fabulous new Challenge is to use every stamp in a set and my first as part of the Design Team!

A Vintage Dress for my Vintage Journey

I love the Tim Holtz Urban Chic Stamp Set quite a challenge as there are 11 in total, but they do all work together beautifully

I decided to decorate a Polystyrene dress form, started by coating with DecoArt Gesso

The detail on the neck was stamped onto tissue and applied with Deco-Page Matt Finish

Then washed with Quinacridone gold, once dry applied DecoArt One step crackle
Allow to dry and crack for a couple of hours, I then applied Burnt Umber to fill the cracks then wiped away the excess and finished with a layer of Deco-Page Matt Finish

For the Skirt, I folded  2 x 12" x 12" tissue paper, the overlay helped to stiffen 

I stamped all of the stamps to form a repeat pattern

Masking out areas with masking fluid that I wanted to keep white 

I then coloured with a variety of Dylusions sprays and allowed to dry, this creates a lovely semi translucent feel

Once dry I removed the masking fluid by rubbing gently and then used Quinacridone Gold and Burnt Umber to colour the areas

Once dry, I scored every 1/2" and pleated then joined the two pieces together end to end
This was gathered and pined to the dress form, and finished with a ribbon that was coloured to match using DecoArt So Soft paints

The butterfly wings were stamped using the foliage spring from the set and the larger version cut around and given a Quinacridone gold wash, distressed with Old Paper,Walnut Stain

I distresses the backs with Forest Moss, Walnut Stain & Black Soot

For the dress corset I cut a template to see how to fit it around the dress form, ready to replicate on the finished section

The Corset was stamped onto card using the larger version of the Heart and painted with Quinacridone Gold, Burnt Umber, Quinacridone Burnt Orange and Burgundy and distressed with Walnut Stain and Black Soot

I also applied DecoArt Ones Step crackle to the Heart, once dry applied a little burnt umber and wiped off the excess

The back was created by weaving the stripes alternatively

Thank you for looking, and we look forward to seeing you projects for the challenge

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Stampendous and DecoArt Blog Hop Day 3

 

 We're using terrific products from our generous friends at DecoArt and Princeton Artist Brushes, via inspired by Willow Wolfe, this week to show you that "if it will sit still long enough, you can paint it and stamp it!" If you're just joining us, don't miss the great inspiration from Monday's Post and Tuesday's Post. Artists from DecoArt's International Design Team are joining the Stampendous team to create some astonishing inspiration for you. Prepare to be amazed!
 Of course, there are PRIZES! DecoArt is sending sets of their Media Fluid Acrylics, we'll be adding a Stampendous Creative Palette, and Decorative Painter Willow Wolfe has persuaded Princeton Artist Brushes to donate some Select 3750 Brushes and a Catalyst Wedge to each prize package. We'll mail three prize packages to commenters with U.S. Mailing Addresses, and Deco Art will mail three sample packages to international commenters so all of our friends can play!

Visit each blog, leave a comment! • Like Stampendous, DecoArt, Princeton Artist Brushes and inspired by Willow Wolfe on Facebook! • We've also got a Pinterest Board started!

Please repin our projects on to your boards and be sure to tag us when you do (#Stampendous, #DecoArt, #PrincetonArtistBrushes, #byWillowWolfe) - we'll be tracking. Your comments on the blogs are your entry into the drawing! We'll randomly choose three blog posts from all the designer posts this week and then choose one commenter from each with a U.S. Mailing Address to receive a prize package.

THEN we'll choose three international commenters to receive a generous sample pack courtesy of DecoArt

So everybody can play this time! AND I have a few bonus goodies hanging around my office for some lucky people who SHARE our Facebook posts and Pinterest Pins! Ready for your trip around the world??? Let's get Hoppin!

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Stampendous Blog

Claudia Neubacher (Vienna, Austria)

Kristine Reynolds (California, USA)

Iliane de Fockert (Elly) (Niedersachsen, Germany)

Julia Stratford-Wright (near London, UK)

Julie Robertson (UK)

Jamie Martin (Oklahoma, USA)

Debbie Cole (California, USA)

Shannon Moyer-Szemenyei (Canada)

Tamiko McCurry (Illinois, USA)

A few of the bloggers this week are new to hopping, so if you have an issue with any of the links, here's a little tip! If you get a page that says "Sorry that Page is not here" or something similar, try clicking on the header picture at the top of the blog, or look for something that says Home. The hop page should be near the top of the day's posts. We will fix broken links as the day goes on, as well, so check back here if you are really lost.

The Official Rules are here.

Andy Skinner Art Work

Also up for grabs exclusively on the Decoart International Design Team Blog posts is a chance to win this amazing one off piece of artwork from internationally renowned mixed media Artist Andy Skinner DecoArts Executive Creative Consultant

Who will choose one winner from the comments on our blog posts on Thursday and will announce the winner on his Facebook page on Friday

 

Day 3 Project

My final project for the blog hop and I needed somewhere to store my lovely Embossing powders and Mica Flakes 

 I decorated a small ATC book box using the Dress form and Mish mesh stamps

I covered with Gesso and then stamped onto tissue paper and applied with Deco-Page Glue Matt finish

 I applied a wash of Quinacridone Gold, heavier around the edges and paler on the interior

Once Dry, I applied DecoArt Crackle Glaze to all external surfaces and then painted over with Burnt Umber and wiped back to reveal the most amazing crackle effect

The inside Cover was done in the same way stamping onto tissue paper
I decorated a button to embellish, painted with Gesso and Burnt Umber, then applied the embossing powder and a little embossing tinsel

The heart was made from UTEE and the Mica Flakes put into a mould made from a pendant, the surround was a piece of burlap distressed with burnt umber 

I applied the decorative metal corners and then dry brushed all of the edges with Burnt Umber
then  highlighted with DecoArt Dazzling Metallics Espresso and Glorious Gold 

I hope you have enjoyed my project, please hop over to the other amazing creations and leave a comment

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Stampendous and DecoArt Blog Hop Day 2

WELCOME - to our weeklong blog collaboration with DecoArt Paints, Princeton Artist Brushes, and inspired by Willow Wolfe. If you missed Monday's excitement, here's the LINK. DecoArt creates so many fantastic paint products, our team was excited to try so many!
We know you'll be stunned when you see what these great products add to your stamping!
When you combine them with Princeton Artist Brushes and Catalyst Wedges used on the Stampendous Creative Palette,
Artists from all over the world are playing with us this week. Prepare to be amazed!
Of course, there are prizes!
DecoArt is sending three sets of their Media Fluid Acrylics, Princeton Artist Brushes, through Willow Wolfe, is sending a Select 3750 Brush Set and a Catalyst Wedge, and we'll be adding a Stampendous Creative Palette so you can use all the new techniques you'll learn here this week!
 Wait until you see what our other artists have created!

Visit each blog, leave a comment! •

Like Stampendous, DecoArt, Princeton Artist Brushes and inspired by Willow Wolfe on Facebook!

• We've also got a Pinterest Board started!

Please repin our projects on to your boards and be sure to tag us when you do (#Stampendous, #DecoArt, #PrincetonArtistBrushes, #byWillowWolfe) - we'll be tracking.

Your comments on the blogs are your entry into the drawing! 

We'll randomly choose three blog posts from all the designer posts this week and then choose a winner from each to receive a prize package. BUT I have a few bonus goodies hanging around my office for some lucky people who SHARE our Facebook posts and Pinterest Pins!
 We'll send three prize packages to commenters with a U.S. Mailing Address,

DecoArt will send three Sample Packs to international commenters so they can play, too!!

Ready for your trip around the world??? Let's get Hoppin!

Louise Crosbie (Scotland, UK)

Iliane de Fockert (Elly) (Niedersachsen, Germany)

Julia Stratford-Wright (near London, UK)

Julie Robertson (UK)

Leadonna Kimmel (North Carolina, USA)

Angelica Stark (Hudiksvall, Sweden)

Debbie Cole (California, USA)

A few of the bloggers this week are new to hopping, so if you have an issue with any of the links, here's a little tip! If you get a page that says "Sorry that Page is not here" or something similar, try clicking on the header of the blog, or look for something that says Home. The hop page should be near the top of the day's posts. We will fix broken links as the day goes on, as well, so check back here if you are really lost. The Official Rules are here.

Andy Skinner Art Work

Also up for grabs exclusively on the Decoart International Design Team Blog posts is a chance to win this amazing one off piece of artwork from internationally renowned mixed media Artist Andy Skinner DecoArts Executive Creative Consultant

Who will choose one winner from the comments on our blog posts on Thursday and will announce the winner on his Facebook page on Friday

 

Please click to link to Facebook

Day 2 Project

This week’s Collaboration and we have been using the fabulous Stampendous Stamps and Stampendous Frantage Embossing Powders and Mica Flakes from the amazing Encrusted Jewel Kits

I decided to do some Home Decor for this project as the stamps are so beautiful, and it was about time I put my hand to some sewing!
I used the stamps with DecoArt So Soft fabric paints, these are cool just like acrylics
I brushed the colours directly onto the stamps randomly and mixed up as I wanted a shaded effect and not one solid colour they dry pretty quick
They are soft, like fabric dyes, but do not require the addition of a medium or heat setting

I used a light weight fabric as I wanted it to fray, then cut roughly into circles and used a wire distressing tool and scissors
These were applied with machine sewing straight, zig zag and some embroidery stitches

I also used a very fine light weight silver grey voile fabric sometimes stitched under the shapes or over the top 

Sometimes as overlays in the centre  to create pockets to hold the Frantage Mica flakes I used very tiny stitches on these and stitched around a couple of times to secure
This creates a purely decorative finish and would be wipe clean only

The buttons were made using the same stamps and shrink plastic, stamp them then use a hole punch for the holes before you use the heat tool to shrink! I have a lot with no holes!!

These were coloured with Alcohol inks and hand stitched with embroidery cotton

Thank for hopping over and please check out the others on today's blog hop

and leave a comment

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Stampendous and DecoArt Blog Hop Day 1

Stampendous and DecoArt Blog Hop!

   

All through this week DecoArt , Princeton Brushes, and inspired by Willow Wolfe are joining Stampendous to show you what you can do with stamps and acrylic paint!

Visit each blog, leave a comment! • Like Stampendous, DecoArt, Princeton Artist Brushes and inspired by Willow Wolfe on Facebook! • We've also got a Pinterest Board started!

Please repin our projects on to your boards and be sure to tag us when you do (#Stampendous, #DecoArt, #PrincetonArtistBrushes, #byWillowWolfe) - we'll be tracking.

Your comments on the designers' blogs are your entry into the draw! 

We'll randomly choose three blog posts from all the designer posts this week and then choose a winner from each to receive a prize package. BUT I have a few bonus goodies hanging around my office for some lucky people who SHARE our Facebook posts and Pinterest Pins! We'll draw three winners with U.S. Mailing Addresses. BUT because we have so many international players this time, DecoArt has agreed to mail out three nice sample packages to international commenters as well. YAY! Ready for your trip around the world??? Let's get Hoppin!

Claudia Neubacher (Vienna, Austria)

Kristine Reynolds (California, USA)

Iliane de Fockert (Elly) (Niedersachsen, Germany)

Julia Stratford-Wright (near London, UK)

Julie Robertson (UK)

Asia King (Oxford, England)

Jessa Plant (Arizona, USA)

Kathi Rerek (New Jersey, USA)

A few of the bloggers this week are new to hopping, so if you have an issue with any of the links, here's a little tip! If you get a page that says "Sorry that Page is not here" or something similar, try clicking on the header of the blog, or look for something that says Home. The hop page should be near the top of the day's posts. We will fix broken links as the day goes on, as well, so check back here if you are really lost.

The Official Rules are here.

Andy Skinner Art Work 

Also up for grabs exclusively on the Decoart International Design Team Blog posts is a chance to win this amazing one off piece of artwork from internationally renowned mixed media Artist Andy Skinner DecoArts Executive Creative Consultant

Who will choose one winner from the comments on our blog posts on Thursday and will announce the winner on his Facebook page on Friday

Please click to link to Facebook

Day 1 Project

My first project for the Collaboration uses the fabulous exclusive Nathalie Kalabech Stampendous Stamps and Stampendous Frantage Embossing Powders and Mica Flakes from the amazing Encrusted Jewel Kits

As soon as I saw stamps and amazing embossing and mica colours, I just new that I had to create a Butterfly the colours are so rich and sparkly

I cut the butterfly shape from 300gsm card 3 times and applied each layer with DecoArt Americana Decou-Page Matt Glue and finished with a coat to seal
The butterfly body was made from paper clay and fixed to the card base and then everything coated with gesso

I then applied aprox 1mm of DecoArt modelling paste, and dried with a heat gun until it formed a skin

Then imprinted the Stampendous stamps, this should leave no modelling paste in the stamps, if it does dry more and try again

 Once Dry I applied traditions Aquamarine and then areas of Quinacridone Gold and Americana plum

I then applied the Mica Flakes and Powders from Frantage Encrusted Teal Jewel Kit applied with clear stamp ink and Decoart Texture Glass and fused with a heat tool

Then dry brushed with Dazzling Metallic Espresso, Peacock Pearl and Glorious Gold

The frame was covered with loose burlap applied with glue and seal and sealed with gesso

The next layer of torn card was stenciled with modelling paste using the Stencil included in with the Stamps and then coated with gesso

Followed with burnt umber and darkened at the edges with black, then dry brush of DecoArt Dazzling Metallics Espresso and Peacock Pearl

The background was stamped with Decoart Arcylic paint brushed onto the stamps, Aquamarine, Burnt Umber
Once dry I washed with Elegant Finish gold, Quinacridone Gold and Burnt Umber
The edges were distressed with the same colours as the washes

I managed to capture the wonderful sparkle that the powders and Mica Flakes give, I also used Stampendous Vintage embossing Tinsel in Vintage Mahogany which really dazzles!

Thanks for popping over and please check out the others on today's blog hop and leave a comment

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