Sometimes projects are really just too easy. This is one such project! The step-by-step is just three steps:
Smear paint across your canvas (multiple colors) in one direction nice and thick!
Use a palette knife to smear the paint into a shape.
Throw down some liquid adhesive, add embellishments, flick with mist, and done.
In this case, I went with a heart this will be for my living room. I used my Birds of a Feather embellishment bottle (28 Lilac Lane), gold leafing, Heidi Swapp gold mist, and gold stickles. If you want to add some texture just blot a bit of white paint with a paper towel like I did!
This project was impossibly fast and easy – and guess what? It’ll be a great wall hanging for a blank wall in the living room. Getting more art into my house that is handmade, and also using some supplies in a quick and easy way! I hope you enjoyed – and have a great weekend!
I’m dreaming of shorter days and weather cool enough for sweaters! This summer has been so hot and rough – I’m done! Oh, and it probably has something to do with fall being my favorite season as well. Today I’ve got a card to share that features my fall inspired kit Autumn Afternoon from my 28 Lilac Lane line. Note that affiliate links are in this post. So first off, here is the finished card-
The process here is simple.
Place a stencil on white cardstock and use assorted colors of dye ink with a chevron stencil, skipping parts and going lighter in some areas.
Use embossing ink to stamp sentiment and then coat and heat set in black embossing powder.
Stitch to blank card, then embellish! I used the stencil design and a general sweep across the card to find places for the leaves and details.
Really that easy! 1-2-3.
Ellen Hutson, Scrapbook.com, and Simon Says Stamp all have this kit (and the whole line!) in stock. You can also find the line at other online shops such as A Cherry on Top and Foiled Fox and if you’re having trouble finding a kit or bottle you want, you can always order direct from Buttons Galore as well. Know another online shop stocking the line? Let me know so I can add it to the list!
Now I’m back to dreaming of autumn, cocoa, and ending these triple digit days! Looking for some more inspiration with my fall limited edition mix? Check out these bloggers! Ashli Oliver, Libby Hickson, Maura Hibbitts, and Rebecca Vick all have outstanding posts up. Enjoy!
First of all – wow! Your response to the new limited edition mix has been so positive. Thank you!! More info on that below – today I want to share a quick video and card that I created.
This Thank You card is simply a watercolor + stamped image + embellishments. Easy! Love this stamp so much – my friend Tammy Tutterow designed it and it is available in a lot of shops. (affiliate link to Scrapbook.com)
I just love how this turned out with all those special details! As a reminder – this new mix is not going to be around for long- and this week only I have a discount code to share as well here is the info: I have a new limited edition mix in my 28 Lilac Lane line!! Available exclusively from Buttons Galore this week here is a link. You can enter code LL400 when checking out between now and 11:59p eastern time on Friday (26th) and you’ll get $1 off making it just $5.99.
What could be cooler? Within USA spend $30 or more at the Buttons Galore online shop and shipping is free! They do have the entire 28 Lilac Lane line – as well as dozens (hundreds?!) of their own button mixes as well.
I have such exciting news to share with you – I have a new limited edition mix in my 28 Lilac Lane line!! Available exclusively from Buttons Galore this week here is a link. You can enter code LL400 when checking out between now and 11:59p eastern time on Friday (26th) and you’ll get $1 off making it just $5.99. What could be cooler? Within USA spend $30 or more at the Buttons Galore online shop and shipping is free! They do have the entire 28 Lilac Lane line – as well as dozens (hundreds?!) of their own button mixes as well.
So what inspired me to create this mix? Well I LOVE fall. It is by far, no question, my favorite season. I wanted to create a jewel tone inspired mix that captured my favorite colors to wear in fall – and oh! I’m so in love with it. The big wooden button to the charms, the blue, berry, green and chocolate brown buttons to the beads and matte gold sequins… it’s all just so much fun to create with!
From back to school to thankful cards, or any time or reason projects, this mix was a must!! I’m so excited that Buttons Galore agreed, and put together a limited number of boxes of it all ready for your creative needs.
At the very end of this post I will list affiliate links to the other supplies used (alcohol ink, adhesive, etc) in case you’re trying to find something. I am having so much fun creating with this new mix, that I have a third project to share later this week.
Here is a YouTube link to check out my how-to video for both of these projects, and a closer look at the mix.
I hope you enjoyed this video – and tell me what you think of this new mix! I am so excited about this, and for the approaching fall season. This is not a mix that will be around long, nor will you find it in stores. It is a Buttons Galore exclusive, and for a very limited time! Remember when checking out use code LL400 (by this Friday the 26th) and you get $1 off this mix!
Before I get to today’s project – quick note! I’m a guest blogger today over at The Foiled Fox. Find my post, tutuorial, and two cards HERE on their blog. It’s an online shop – free shipping over $50 so you might want to check them out! I know I’ll be keeping an eye out. They are now carrying some of the 28 Lilac Lane line, and I was happy to show some ideas for the Autumn kit.
Moving onto today’s project… I HAD to have the new Tim Holtz Crazy dogs, and I’m having a blast with them! Here is a YouTube video where I color the bulldog.
So, what to do with him? Well I paired him up with some 28 Lilac Lane pet embellishments and turned him into a card! Had to pair that cranky face with some sparkle.
I love how this guy turned out – just a bit of fun coloring and a lot of fun. I hope he’ll make somebody’s day sparkle! Looking for these supplies? See below for some links (note – affiliate links used thanks for your support!)
Hope you leave a bit of sparkle today – whatever you may be doing!
