This project features Michael Strong's mini wings set in a 3D-Frame. The colorful mini backgrounds were inspired by a technique I learned from Kevin, the owner and designer of Stampscapes images. You can see the original post here.
- Cut A2 size card stock in four even pieces. Choose four shades of a color family for each mini card.
- Starting with your lightest color, lightly swipe the sponge from the outside in - turning the card after each swipe. Continue around the card several times. Repeat with the next three shades. Use a small amount of black as your final shade.
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- Ink up the texture image with the 2nd lightest shade and stamp.
- Repeat the above steps for two more mini cards.
- Using the Versafine ink pad, stamp each image on a mini background.
- Before using the acrylic pieces, gently wipe them off with alcohol.
- Coat one side of the small acrylic frame with with clear drying glue and press it onto your decorated
paper. If you use too much glue, wipe off the excess with a damp paper towel. When you press the glue covered acrylic over your image, turn it in a
circular motion to make sure all areas of the acrylic frame are coated. Repeat for the other two pieces. - Depending on how much glue used, it should be dry within a couple minutes. Make sure your glue is
completely dry. Use a craft knife or small scissors to cut the paper around the edges of the shape. Use a piercing tool to poke away the paper blocking the hole.
- Drip alcohol inks onto a cotton ball and dab all around the large frame. Add blending solution to the cotton ball and dab some more. Repeat these steps until you are happy with the colors. This creates a pretty 'see-through" polished stone effect.
- Trim the three pieces and the large frame with the black sharpie.
- Hang pieces and you're done!
Variation: Use photos!
Stamps: Michael Strong Mini Cloisonné Wings MS336EZ, Texturizing Stamp Set MS332EZ
Paper: Curious Metallic CRYOGEN WHITE 89lb card stock
Inks: Mement ink pads tuxedo black, summer sky, bahama blue, danube blue ink pads, paris dusk, new sprout, pear tart, bamboo leaves, cottage ivy, lulu lavender, sweet plum, lilac posies, grape jelly, Alcohol Inks stonewashed, eggplant, lettuce, Versafine onyx black
Accessories: 3D-Frame acrylics, various sponges, Sharpie black pen, alcohol, Alcohol Blending Solution, cotton balls, Crystal Lacquer, craft knife, self-healing pad, piercer
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!
Trena
Thank you for sharing. Very lovely.
Posted by: Lynn G. | January 29, 2011 at 09:38
It is so nice, Trena, I like this technique!
Posted by: Herma Fichte | January 28, 2011 at 10:59
Very cool effect!
Posted by: Heidi | January 28, 2011 at 07:57
Trena, what a wonderful and fun project. Love the colors, love the dangling tags! Thanks for sharing how you did it!
Posted by: Hetty | January 28, 2011 at 02:22