Mixed Media Sing Out Loud Canvas - JustRite Papercraft May Release Day Three

Hello everyone!  Today, is the third and finally day of the JustRite Papercraft May New Release and I have a fun mixed media canvas to share with you.

How fun is this bright, bold and playful canvas?  Now I will admit using the bright and bold colors for me is a little out of my comfort zone but what the heck--I just had fun with it.  Check out the cute little birdie--love it!!  I used the CL-02157 Script Background Cling Stamp kind of randomly in the background and for the main focal point I used the New CR-02183 Sing Out Loud Clear Stamps.  Lots of fun layers with Ken Oliver Crafts-Color Burst , Stamping, Gesso, and paper piecing.

I don't have a full tutorial for the canvas but I did snap a couple of pictures of the background from when I started working on it.  I actually used a piece of Strathmore Mixed Media paper and then the finished piece was adhered to a hard canvas board.  I misted the paper with water and then I sprinkled on some of the Pthalo Green and Ultramarine Blue Ken Oliver Crafts-Color Burst .  I let the colors and the water kind of do their magic on their own.  I misted a little more water and then just moved the paper around a little.  Then I used a heat tool to dry the paper and set the colors.  Next I misted more water on to the craft mat where there was still color burst and then I gently tapped the paper into the mix picking up more color.  I did this a few times until I was happy with the look and then I heat set and dried the paper again.  Doing this will add layers and depth to your paper.

Next I did a combination of lightly misting the paper and also spraying some water in to my hands and letting it drop on the paper.  I let the water sit on the paper for a minute or so and then I put a paper towel on top of the paper and blotted to remove the water.  Doing this also removes some of the watercolor wherever the water was.  It creates a fun textured look.

Once I had all of the color added to the background then I sprayed a couple layers of Krylon Clear Satin Sealer on to the paper.  Doing this will seal the colors so you can add layers of other paints, mediums or whatever you would like on top of the background without messing up the background.  Next I used Stazon Jet Black ink and randomly stamped the CL-02157 Script Background Cling Stamp.  When the ink was dry I dry brushed over most of the paper with white gesso.  The gesso does help to tone the colors down just a bit and it covers up some of the script stamping in the background.  Once the gesso was dry then I applied some Golden Glass Bead Gel.  I mixed some of the Ultramarine Blue Color Burst in with the gel.  You can see the beaded gel at the top of this picture (you can click to enlarge the picture for more detail).

The gel does take a little time to dry so while I was waiting on that I stamped and fussy cut the little bird, wing, and flowers,  For the banner I used a EK Success punch.  Once the gel was dry then I started stamping on to the paper.  I stamped all of the images using StazOn Jet Black ink.  Then I wanted to add some shading so I went over the bird and flowers with a Spectrum Aqua Marker Black working in just small areas and then I rubbed and blended out the color with my finger.  Once the shading was done then I added all of the paper piecing.

All of the pattern paper is from the Simple Stories I AM 6 x 6 Paper Pad Collection.  I added 3D Foam Squares to all of the pattern paper pieces except for the body of the bird.

To finish off the piece I added a few pearls.

The Sing Out Loud Clear Stamps is perfect for mixed media, art journaling and card making.  I had a lot of fun playing with the new set and creating the canvas.

Please be sure to visit all of the Design Team Members in the link list below to see all of the fun projects they have created to share with you.

JustRite Inspiration

Eva Dobilas

Darsie Bruno

Kathy Jones

Kristi Schurr

Heidi Blankenship

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CR-02183 Sing Out Loud Clear Stamps, CL-02157 Script Background Cling Stamp
Paper:  Strathmore Mixed Media Paper, Simple Stories I AM 6 x 6 Paper Pad
Ink/Paint:  StazOn Jet Black Ink, Spectrum Aqua Marker Black, Ken Oliver Crafts-Color Burst Pthalo Green, Ultramarine Blue
Punch:  EK Success Banner Punch
Accessories:  Gesso, Krylon Clear Satin Sealer, Golden Glass Bead Gel, Ranger Multi Medium Matte, White Pearls, Gray Twine, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares, Mini Canvas Board

JustRite Papercraft - Tutorial Tuesday - Color Burst Tutorial Series 1

Hello everyone!  This is my week to post for  JustRite Papercraft  with a new Tutorial Tuesday.  For this week's tutorial I will be sharing with you the fun new Color Burst by Ken Oliver Crafts.  

You will be happy to hear that  JustRite Papercraft is now carrying Color Burst and Stick It Adhesive Sheets by  Ken Oliver Crafts!  I know so many people who are excited to try the new products!

I have both a video tutorial and a tutorial with step out pictures and instructions on the JustRite Inspiration Blog.  Over the next few weeks I will be doing a tutorial series using Color Burst and sharing with you all kinds of fun techniques, tricks and tips to create some beautiful projects.  In the first tutorial I will be sharing how to hand dye seam binding, create color mist spray, and quick and easy watercolor backgrounds.  You can click HERE to see the video and you can click HERE to check out the blog post.  There is also a Giveaway for a $20.00 Gift Certificate to the JustRite Papercraft Store--so be sure to check it out!

I hope you enjoy the tutorial with Color Burst!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CR-02172 Grand Handwritten Sentiments Clear Stamps, CR-02166 Stacking Sentiments Clear Stamps
Paper:  Strathmore Watercolor Paper, White Cardstock
Inks/Paints:  Ken Oliver Crafts Color Burst-Ultramarine Blue, Alizarin Crimson, Lemon Yellow, Orange, Pthalo Green; Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaMark, Ranger Distress Ink-Mowed Lawn
Dies:  Spellbinders S2-139 Sentiments 3, SCD-012 Pierced Rectangles Dies
Ribbon:  Hug Snug Seam Binding Winter White (Hand Dyed)
Accessories:  ButterBeeScraps-Butterfly Filigree 769-B, Gold Rub-N-Buff, Ranger Gold Embossing Powder, Cartwright's Sequins-Saffron 5, 8, 10mm, Pink Potion 8mm, Tea Rose 5mm, Mermaid Green 5, 8, 10mm, Mixed Colors Iris 5, 6mm, Acrylic Flower, Acrylic Leaf, Stick It Adhesive Sheets, Water Bottle, Mini Mister

Day One Stencil Girl and Ken Oliver Crafts Blog Hop

Hello everyone!  Today, is the first day of the Stencil Girl and Ken Oliver Crafts Blog Hop.  Designers and Style Contributors from both teams have come together to create some fabulous projects using products from both companies.  We hope to inspire you!

For my project I designed a 8 x 10 mixed media canvas board and I have a tutorial to share with you.

First I applied a layer of white gesso to the canvas.  Once that was dry then I used the 6 x 6 Rembrandt's Words Small Stencil and added a layer of the crackle texture paste.

Once the crackle texture paste was dry then I misted the entire canvas with water and sprinkled a little bit of the Ultramarine Blue Color Burst on to the canvas.  Here you can see the Color Burst already starting to activate with the water.

I used a large watercolor brush and kept adding more water to move the Color Burst around the canvas until I achieved a look I liked.  If you get more than you would like in one spot you can use a paper towel to lift up a little of the color.  Set this aside to dry or you can use a heat tool.

Sorry, I know it's a little hard to see exactly what I am doing in this picture from all of the texture paste lol.  Here I am using the 9 x 12 Nosegay Stencil and adding a layer of the crackle texture paste.

After the crackle texture paste was dry then I started to watercolor the flowers using Color Burst.  I used Alizarin Crimson for the flowers.  Here you can see a close up of the Color Burst as soon as I applied it to the crackle texture paste.  I love how it fills in all the little cracks and makes the flowers really pop.  I mixed a few colors of the Color Burst to create a darker green.  I used Pthalo Green, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, and Lemon Yellow.

Next I used the Lamp Black Click It Ink to go over the entire canvas board.  Doing this really adds a lot of depth and dimension to the canvas and it picks up all of the little cracks in the texture paste.

To finish off the canvas I created some die cuts using Stick It and the die template from Tonic Studios.  I removed the backing on the Stick It and applied it to the canvas.  Then I added the gold foil on top of the adhesive and rubbed it to to transfer the foil.  I thought this would add a nice decorative element and gold foil it very hot right now.

Here is a close up of some of the flowers with the gold foil along the edge.

I added a few bits of the gold foil along the edges of the canvas.

I hope you enjoyed the tutorial.  Please be sure to visit the blogs listed below to see what the Designers and Style Contributors have created to share with you.

Stencil Girl Talk

Ken Oliver

Heidi Blankenship-You are here :)

Mary C. Nasser  

Carolyn Dube

Thank you so much for visiting our blogs today and I hope that you'll be inspired to create something with Stencil Girl Products and Ken Oliver Crafts! We have a crafty haul of prizes from Ken Oliver up for grabs, just leave a comment below and you'll be eligible to win!

Winners will be randomly selected from our blogs, just leave a comment to become eligible for a prize. It's that easy!

We'll list the daily winners in the comments sections of our respective blogs so watch for the winners names.  

Here's what we're giving away!

12 Daily Prizes - 1 Pack Ken Oliver Crafts 6x6 Papers(24 pieces).

2 Grand Prizes on Friday- 1 Complete Set of Color Burst (6 Colors); 1 Complete Set of Click It Ink Pads (6 Colors); 1 Set Pegz Alphabet Stamp Set;

Leave a comment on each StencilGirl Talk post and the team members posts to be entered to win a $50 gift certificate from Stencil Girl!

Join us every day this week, you can enter every day...

Thank you again and

GOOD LUCK!  

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Ken Oliver Crafts - Change the World Card with Color Burst

Hello everyone!  Today, I have a fun and colorful card to share with you.  Have you heard about the new product called Color Burst from Ken Oliver?  

Color Burst is an exciting new product!  It's a micro fine pigment powder and once you add water to it the colors really truly burst!  It is available in six beautiful and vibrant colors.  

Here is the card I designed using Alizarin Crimson and Orange Color Burst.  I used Color Burst to tint some Gel Gloss for stenciling, create a watercolor background and to hand dye some seam binding.  There are so many different applications that Color Burst can be used for.

I mixed some of the  Golden Extra Heavy Gel Gloss with the Alizarin Crimson Color Burst to create this pretty pink tint.  It only takes just a tiny little sprinkle.

Here is a close up of the pretty pink mix.  I used a piece of Ranger Watercolor Paper along with the Prima Finnabair Elementals Lace Stencil and applied the tinted Gel Gloss and then set it aside to dry.  Be sure to wash the stencil right away for easy cleaning.  

Once the gel was dry then I wet the watercolor paper and started adding the Alizarin Crimson and Orange Color Burst to create a beautiful watercolor background.  I have to say I just LOVE this color combination!  It's so pretty!!

I created a color pallet with my Color Burst.  To do this just sprinkle a little of the Color Burst and add water.  When you're done set it aside to dry (my pallet has a plastic lid) and then next time you want to use it just add some water to reactive the Color Burst.

Here is a quit tip.  If you want to have more control over the Color Burst when adding water you can use a water bottle with a dropper.  Since the Color Burst is a Micro Fine Powder even the little bit of air that comes out from a mist bottle can move the Color Burst powder and it might end up where you don't want it.  But if you use a dropper you will have a lot more control.  I picked up a couple of these bottles at Hobby Lobby and they were very inexpensive.

Here is a close up of the background piece.

Here is a close up of the sentiment.  I used the flourish and sentiment stamp from the 71 006059 Ken Oliver WATERCOLORED MEMORIES Clear Stamp Set 2.  I used Memento Inks, Angel Pink for the flourish and Tangelo for the sentiment.  Then I used Tonic Studio 175e TOPPER DIE INNER SET - THANK YOU die template to create the label shape.  I added a few  Wild Orchid Craft Flowers MKX-122 Mixed Pink/White Cosmos Daisy and for the leaves I used one of the die templates from the 657e ROYAL FERN DIE SET from Tonic Studio.  For the bow I used some hand dyed seam binding.  Can you guess how I dyed the seam binding?  Yep, that's right--Color Burst! For some sparkle I added a few sequins and then I also went over the flowers and leaf die cuts using the Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen. 

 **NOTE** Tonic Studio dies linked to a US site and UK site in the supply list.

Here is one more close up of the Color Burst watercolor background with the tinted gels gloss and stenciling.  

I hope you enjoyed the card and tutorial today.  I hope it inspires you to give Color Burst a try!  If you do please let me know--leave a link to your blog or gallery.  I would love to see your artwork!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I hope you have a wonderful and creative weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  Ken Oliver Crafts 71 006059 Ken Oliver WATERCOLORED MEMORIES Clear Stamp Set 2
Paper:  Ranger Watercolor Paper, Cardstock-White
Ink/Paints/Paste:  Ken Oliver Crafts Color Burst Alizarin Crimson, Orange (watercolor), Golden Extra Heavy Gel Gloss (mixed with Alizarin Crimson Color Burst), Memento Inks-Angel Pink, Tangelo
Dies:  **NOTE** Tonic Studio dies linked to a US site and UK site. Tonic Studio (US) 657e ROYAL FERN DIE SET, 175e TOPPER DIE INNER SET - THANK YOU, Tonic Studio (UK) 657e ROYAL FERN DIE SET, 175e TOPPER DIE INNER SET - THANK YOU
Ribbon:  Hand Dyed Seam Binding (Orange Color Burst)
Accessories:  Wild Orchid Craft Flowers MKX-122 Mixed Pink/White Cosmos Daisy, Sequins, Prima Finnabair Elementals Lace Stencil. Ranger Multi Medium Matte, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares, Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen, Hot Glue