My goal for this project was lots of depth, which I achieved through layering.
I began with a 12" x 12"canvas that I painted green. I then stamped CTMH's Universal Backgrounds music notes stamp onto tissue paper using black StazOn ink to be sure it didn't bleed. I tore the edges of the tissue and used Mod Podge to seal it onto the canvas and let it dry overnight. I then filled a Spray Pen with 4 drops of Tulip re-inker, equal parts water, and 2 drops of Pearl Paint for shine. I sprayed this on the canvas for added texture.
For the wreath, I gathered all the scrapbook paper I wanted to use and cut it into different-width strips. (This project is a good way to use up your scraps—I used paper I've had in my stash for years.) I started making lots of accordian-fold flowers in different sizes and depths, then arranged them in layers onto the canvas. (See video below for tutorial on making the flowers.) I adhered all the flowers with hot glue. Be prepared to use A LOT of glue...it's hard to get them to lay exactly where you want them. :) I finished off the flowers with lots of sparkle: Bling buttons, Shimmer brads, and Rhinestone brads from Close to my Heart.
I cut the little pennants and letters from my Cricut using the Art Philosophy cartridge. To create the glitter surface, I mixed equal parts Mod Podge with Martha Stewart Sterling glitter and brushed it onto the paper. I did this 3 times, letting it dry between each layer. I used a heat gun to help the drying along, which gave the pennant the wavy look I was going for. Since the glitter surface is slick, I used Liquid Glass, a strong adhesive, to adhere the letters. I believe Glossy Accents is similar.
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You can view my video tutorial below...
2 comments:
This is incredible. Lee x
Absolutely gorgeous!
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