CHA Sneak Peek from Ken Oliver Crafts! 8 x 8 Canvas

Hello everyone!  I have to say I am excited to share this post with all of you.  With a New Year comes new beginnings and new opportunities--and CHA with lots of new products.  

So I have a CHA Sneak Peek from Ken Oliver Crafts to share with you.

This is a 8 x 8 canvas that I designed using papers from Ken Oliver Crafts Watercolor Memories Collection.  This canvas will be at CHA with all of the other beautiful projects created by some amazing designers.  This is such a beautiful watercolor floral collections.  One of the things I really love is that one side of the paper has soft muted colors and the other side is bright and bold.  For the canvas I used the 12 x 12 and 6 x 6 Watercolor Rose paper.  For the background of the canvas I used 12 x 12 paper with the softer colors and for the focal point I used the 6 x 6 paper with the brighter colors.

I also used a Prima stencil and applied Liquitex Modeling Paste to create the flourishes.  Then I used  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stains-Spun Sugar and Tarnished Brass to highlight the textured areas.  

Here is a side view so you can see some of the dimension.  For the focal point in the canter I used some fun foam to pop up the center part.  Then I used a whole sheet of the 6 x 6 size paper and applied that to the fun foam and used more of the modeling past to cover up the foam.  Then I used a second 6 x 6 piece and fussy cut the roses.  I used a stylus to make the paper more pliable and shape it.  Then I more foam to the back to also pop up the image.

I applied Golden Glass Bead Gel to the image of the roses.  Doing this adds more texture and dimension to the roses.  The Glass Bead Gel is white but as it dries it becomes clear and it is filled with clear micro beads.  You can leave it as is or add color to it.  I used a paint brush and added Tarnished Brass Distress Spray Stain on the Glass bead Gel once it was dry.

I printed out the sentiment with the computer and cut them in to word blocks.  I used another fantastic new product from Ken and that is his new inks.  I used the Walnut ink on the word blocks.

Now I know this isn't the prettiest picture but I just wanted you to see the dimension. 

I had so much fun just playing and creating this canvas!  

I also wanted to let you know I am excited to announce that I am one of the Style Contributor for 

Ken Oliver Crafts!  I am so honored and excited to be working with Ken--he is simply amazing and a great friend!  I am also excited to be working alongside several other amazing Style Contributors.  Are you wondering who they might be?  Well, you will have to check out Ken's Blog as he has been sharing lots of CHA Sneak Peeks and projects from some very talented crafty peeps.  :)

Ok, I guess that's it for today.  Don't forget you can click on all of the pictures to enlarge them and see all the details.  

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope your New Year is off to a great start!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Paper:  Ken Oliver Crafts 12 x 12 and 6 x 6 Watercolor Rose-Watercolor Memories Collection
Ink:  Ken Oliver Crafts Walnut Ink
Accessories:  8 x 8 Canvas, Gesso, Liquitex Modeling Paste, Golden Glass Bead Gel, Mod Podge Matte, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stains-Spun Sugar, Tarnished Brass, Fun Foam, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares, Hot Glue, Prima Flourish Stencil

ButterBeeScraps Enjoy the Journey Vintage/Shabby 8 x 10 Altered Canvas

Hello everyone!  Today, I have an altered 8 x 10 canvas to share with you.  

I used several metal filigree pieces from ButterBeeScraps to embellish the canvas.  I started by painting the edges of the canvas with ivory acrylic paint and then I added some Faded Jeans Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain.  The Faded Jeans color was the perfect match for the flowers in the DCWV The Primrose pattern paper.  Next, I added a piece of the pattern paper to the background on the canvas.  I used a tiny dot stencil and a doily stencil with some homemade texture paste to add some interest and dimension to the background paper.  After the texture paste was dry I added some ivory acrylic paint and Antique Linen Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain on top of the stencils.  Next, I fussy cut the postcards, ticket and banner pieces.  I distressed the edges on the postcards and ticket and added them to the center of the canvas.

I added Bronze Chain (Item #CH779-B) across the top of the canvas and then I added the banner pieces.  To decorate the banner pieces I added lace, Bronze Filigree 409-B, flat back pearls, and Pink Resin Roses.

Here is a close up of the banner.

On each side of the banner I left the chain longer to add some pearl dangles.  I used Bronze Ball End Head Pins, Bronze Filigree Bead Caps (Item #CAP052-B) and pearls to create the dangles.

In the lower left corner I added a doily and then I used one of the  Large Bronze Cameo Frames (Item #F623-B) with a  Large Oval Glass Cabochons (Item #CAB017) to create the sentiment.  The paper is from the same collection and I dry brushed some of the ivory paint on to the frame.  Then I added some WOC Flowers.

I create a couple more small flowers clusters on the other side of the canvas.  Then I added a Bronze Decorative Key and a Bronze Filigree Flower 124-B with a 6 mm flat back pearl on top.

I love how vintage and shabby this canvas turned out!  Don't forget you can click on all of the picture to enlarge them and see all the details.

If you love using metal filigrees and embellishments on your projects or designing jewelry please be sure to check out ButterBeeScraps online store.  Also please LIKE us on Facebook, and subscribe and follow us on The ButterBeeScraps Blog and Pinterest.

Also I wanted to let you know Monique just added some New Goodies to the store a couple of days ago and she is still having the Blow Out Sale on select items on the website--once those items are gone they are gone for good.  So don't miss out!

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
ButterBeeScraps:  Bronze Filigree 409-B (top of banner/out of stock), Bronze Chain (Item #CH779-B), Bronze Filigree Bead Caps (Item #CAP052-B), Bronze Decorative Key (out of stock), Large Oval Glass Cabochons (Item #CAB017), Large Bronze Cameo Frames (Item #F623-B), Bronze Filigree Flower 124-B (on top of key/out of stock), Bronze Ball End Head Pins
Paper:  DCWV The Primrose 12 x 12 Collection
Accessories:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stains-Antique Linen, Faded Jeans; Homemade Texture Paste, Stencils, WOC Flowers, Pearl Beads, Em's Empourium-Flat Back Pearls 4mm, 6mm, Pink Resin Roses, Ivory Acrylic Paint, Lace trim, Doily

Tutorial Tuesday for JustRite Papercraft - DIY Distress Spray Stains Autumn Centerpiece

Hello everyone!  It is time for another Tutorial Tuesday with JustRite® Papercraft and today I have a beautiful DIY Autumn Centerpiece to share with you.

To create this centerpiece I used three background stamps from JustRite® Papercraft - JustRite® Papercraft CL-02027 Burlap Cling Background Stamp, CL-02127 Crackle Cling Background Stamp, CL-04430 Floral Flourishes Cling Background Stamp.  I also used the  JustRite® SVG-03850 Shabby Chic Autumn Leaves EXACT File and  Distress Spray Stains.  This is a very quick, easy and inexpensive way create a centerpiece for the upcoming holiday.

If you would like to see the full step-by-step tutorial you can click HERE or if you would like to watch the video click HERE.

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Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite® Papercraft CL-02027 Burlap Cling Background Stamp, CL-02127 Crackle Cling Background Stamp, CL-04430 Floral Flourishes Cling Background Stamp
Paper:  Ivory Cardstock
Ink/Sprays:  Imagine/Crafts Tsukineko Memento Espresso Truffle; Distress Spray Stain-Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Peeled Paint, Fired Brick, Rusty Hinge, Vintage Photo
SVG Cut Files:  JustRite® SVG-03850 Shabby Chic Autumn Leaves EXACT File
Accessories:  Silhouette Cameo, Grapevine Basket, Filler Flower, Acorns, Hydrangea Flowers, Votive Cup, Votive Candle, Hot Glue, Heat Tool

8 x 8 Mixed Media Canvas with Hometown Craft Papers by Ken Oliver

Hello everyone!  I hope you all had a Happy Halloween and a wonderful weekend.  Our youngest son (12 yrs old) was really on the fence about going trick-or-treating this year.  He decided he wasn't going to go and then at the last minute (which I figured would happen) he changed his mind LOL.  So he threw a costume together really quick with some part from other costumes we have used in the past.  

Here is a picture collage I shared on FB over the weekend.  I think through the years this chopped off arm has been a favorite with my husband and the boys--they have all used it at one point in time.  My husband made this a few years ago after going to a Halloween party and seeing one the a friend had made.  It is fun but kinda creepy and freaks people out when you move your fingers but it's all in good fun LOL!

This weekend I also had a little bit of fun creative time just for me--I have to remind myself to just play and have fun sometimes just for the sake of doing it.  Love getting my fingers all inky!

If you follow me on Facebook then you saw the little sneak peek of this canvas that I shared yesterday.  This is a 8 x 8 canvas and I had SO much fun creating it!!  

Here is a quick look at the original sheet of paper.

To start I sprayed the sides and edges of the canvas with  Distress Spray Stain-Vintage Photo, Peacock Feathers, and Picket Fence until I achieved a look I liked.  Then I added the main image from the paper.  I cut the lower left portion of the paper to a 7.5 x 7.5 square.  I inked the edges with Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain and then I used Plaid® Mod Podge® Matte to adhere that paper to the canvas and I added a layer of Plaid® Mod Podge® Matte on top of the paper.  

Then I used a stencil with some Liquitex® Light Modeling Paste to add some interest and texture to the canvas.  After the modeling paste was dry I went over it with Mod Podge.  Next I went over the textures areas with Folk Art Vintage White Acrylic Paint just rubbing it on with my fingers.  

Next I added some color to the script texture and the bike using  Faber-Castell PITT Big Brush Pens-Light Cobalt Blue Turquoise.  For the bike I colored directly on the image (in small sections) and rubbed with my fingers to blend the ink before it dried.  On the script texture I added some of the color to my finger and then gently rubber over the top of the text.  I wanted to add a little shimmer too so I used some of the Brushed Pewter Distress Spray Stain and rubbed that on top of the text too.

Here you can see a close up of some of the shimmer.

I fussy cut the image of the clock and added a little color using Tim Holtz Distress Inks-Peacock Feathers, Walnut Stain.  Then I laid the clock on top of the canvas and traced around it with a sharpie marker.  I went around the outline for the clock using Faber-Castell PITT Big Brush Pen in Black and blended the color with my fingers before the ink was dry.

I added some dimension to the clock by adding 3D Foam Squares and then since this is a home decor piece I added some hot glue to the foam just to make sure it wouldn't pop off of the canvas.

I love working with the Hometown Craft Papers by Ken Oliver.  They are great for mixed media because inks blend really well and they hold up to the sprays, mod podge and texture paste!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Paper:  Hometown Craft Papers by Ken Oliver
Inks/Sprays/Markers:  Tim Holtz Distress Inks-Peacock Feathers, Walnut Stain, Distress Spray Stain-Vintage Photo, Peacock Feathers, Picket Fence, Brushed Pewter; Faber-Castell PITT Big Brush Pens-Light Cobalt Blue Turquoise, Black
Accessories:  Folk Art Vintage White Acrylic Paint, Plaid® Mod Podge® Matte, Krylon® Clear Satin Spray, Liquitex® Light Modeling Paste, Friendship Stencil, 8 x 8 Canvas, Heat Tool, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares, Hot Glue