DecoArt Metallic Lustre - Projects - Q & A

Hello blogging friends!  In a couple of recent posts I used a new product (well at least new to me) DecoArt Metallic Lustre and I have had some question about the product.  What does it look like--how to apply it--and what can it be used for???  So I thought I would do a blog post to share with you the projects I have done (in case you missed them) and to also try and answer the questions.

This is what the DecoArt Metallic Lustre looks like in the packaging and it comes in a variety of colors.  It comes in a tub like container with a twist off lid.

This is what the DecoArt Metallic Lustre actually looks like in the container.  It is soft and easy to apply with your fingers.  The consistency is kind of like a thick body butter.  You can apply it with your finger, a sponge or even a paint brush.  If using a paint brush I would add just a tiny bit of water to the brush so it will be smother and easy to apply.

Here you can see what the DecoArt Metallic Lustre looks like with and without water added to it.  

You can also add it to metal!  This is a metal filigree piece from ButterBeeScraps.  I applied it right from the container with my finger and used a paper towel to buff off the excess.  Then I sprayed a light coat of Krylon Crystal Clear to seal it.

Here you can see the difference in the two metal filigree pieces.  The DecoArt Metallic Lustre is kind of like Rub-N-Buff but a lot less odor and it washed off easily with soap and water.

Here is the first card that I used the DecoArt Metallic Lustre on.  You can click HERE to see the original blog post.  On this card I rubbed the DecoArt Metallic Lustre on to the embossed areas of the paper.  Something to note about using this product on the paper---you will have to set it aside and wait for it to dry (just a few minutes) or heat set with a heat tool.  I have also been asked once it is dry if it will rub off.  For the most part the answer is No it won't rub off if you are just touching the card,  However if you rub pretty hard on the area then yes you will get a little (very tiny amount) of the shimmer on your fingers.  If this is something you are worried about you could lightly spray it with hairspray to seal it.  But if you are using the DecoArt Metallic Lustre on a scrapbook layout then I would suggest using an archival sealer.

Here is the second card I designed using the DecoArt Metallic Lustre.  On this card I added a little water to the DecoArt Metallic Lustre and used it to stamp on top of the watercolor.  You can click HERE for the original post.

Sharon, owner of The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store carries the DecoArt Metallic Lustre in her online store and it is available in six color choices.

I hope this has been helpful and I have been able to answer your questions.  If you have any other questions please leave them in the comment section or feel free to email me.

I hope you all have a wonderful day and Happy Crafting!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

The Stamp Simpply Ribbon Store - Distressed Watercolor Shabby Chic Leaves

Hello blogging friends!  Today, is my day to post for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  I have card that is perfect for Autumn to share with you. 

I have a little tutorial to show you how I achieved the background for the card.  I used Tim Holtz Distress Inks to create a watercolor background and then I did some over stamping of the same images with DecoArt Metallic Lustre Gold Rush to add some gold shimmer to the background.

To start I randomly stamped the images of the leaves from the JustRite Shabby Chic Autumn Leaves Clear Stamps on to Ranger Watercolor Paper using Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Aged Mahogany, Spiced Marmalade, Peeled Paint; StazOn Jet Black Ink.

Then I used a paint brush and water and to go over the inside part of the leaf images.  Doing this activates the inks and they become like watercolor.  I did one color at a time and made sure to clean my brush in between colors.

For this next part I forgot to take a close up picture of the paper when I was creating the card but you can see a little bit of the paper off to the side.  After I colored all of the leaves I came back in and added more water in the white spaces on the paper.  I went in to the edges of the leaves with the water, doing this reactivated the inks and then I left the colors blend and flow together for a nice soft watercolor look.  I used a heat tool to dry the paper.  Next I used my finger to apply DecoArt Metallic Lustre Gold Rush to the stamp.  I added a tiny bit of water to thin out the DecoArt Metallic Lustre Gold Rush and then I stamped the leaf images on top of where the colored images where but I slightly offset the images.

This is the background after it was done.  You can see all the pretty shimmer from the DecoArt Metallic Lustre Gold Rush.  *Note--just be sure to clean your stamps right away! :)

These are some close ups so you can see the gold shimmer.  

To finish off the card I stamped one of the leaves and the word Autumn using StazOn Jet Black Ink.  I added some May Arts 1.5" Sheer Wrinkled Edge Antique Gold and a few Simple Stories I AM Enamel Dots in black.  Then I added the card front to a green card base for an A2 size card.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! 

Please be sure to check out The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store for all of the fantastic paper crafting products and the Blog for inspiration from the Design Team.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Stamps:  JustRite Shabby Chic Autumn Leaves Clear Stamps
Paper:  Ranger Watercolor Paper, Cardstock-Green
Ink:  Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Aged Mahogany, Spiced Marmalade, Peeled Paint; StazOn Jet Black Ink
Ribbon:  May Arts 1.5" Sheer Wrinkled Edge Antique Gold
Accessories:  DecoArt Metallic Lustre Gold Rush, Simple Stories I AM Enamel Dots, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Stickers

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - Lots of Presents Merry Christmas Card

Hello blogging friends!  Today, is my day to post for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  I have another Christmas card to share with you on this last day of July.  I can't believe it's July and I already have several Christmas cards made!  It will be nice to have some of those already done, especially once we get in to the busy holiday season.  

Here is the card that I designed using the  JustRite Papercraft - Peace and Joy Sentiments clear stamp set.  I used the images of the presents to create the border across the bottom of the card.  I used Memento Tuxedo Black Ink to stamp on to white cardstock.  Then I colored the images with Spectrum Noir Markers.  The coloring is very simple and easy to do on this card and you could use any type of marker.  Next I stamped the sentiment in the upper corner.

Here you can see a close up of the sentiment.  I used Glossy Accents to apply a few Sequins 5mm Multi for a little bit of sparkle on the card.

Here is a close up of the presents.  Like I said this is very quick and easy coloring and I think this would be a great card to make multiples of.

To finish off the card I added a blue mat and then added a red card base.  I used May Arts Red Sheer Ribbon to create a pretty and fluffy bow and I used Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner to adhere the card.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! 

Please be sure to check out The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store for all of the fantastic paper crafting products and the Blog for inspiration from the Design Team.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft - Peace and Joy Sentiments
Paper:  Cardstock - White, Red, Blue
Ink/Markers:  Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Spectrum Noir Markers
Ribbon:  May Arts Red Sheer Ribbon
Accessories:  Sequins 5mm Multi, Glossy Accents, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner

ButterBeeScraps - Happy Birthday Card & Bonjour Card

Hello blogging friends!  Today, I have a couple of quick and easy cards to share with you.  I used several metal bits and pieces from ButterBeeScraps to embellish both of the cards.

The first card I designed is a birthday card.  The base of the card is white cardstock.  I used an embossing folder from We R Memory Keepers to emboss the doily pattern.  Then I lightly went over the embossed area with a white pigment ink pad to make the embossing pop.  I stamped the Happy Birthday sentiment from JustRite Papercraft in the upper corner.  Then I added some baby pink seam binding and created a bow.  To embellish the card I added the BRONZE METAL FILIGREE EMBELLISHMENT (#020-B) to create a border right above the seam binding.  Then I made a beaded dangle using  BRONZE BALL END HEAD PINS, BRONZE FILIGREE BEAD CAPS (#CAP827-B), 6X8MM CLEAR FACETED GLASS ABACUS BEADS,  BRONZE FILIGREE BEAD CAPS (#CAP052-B), CLEAR RHINESTONE AND BRONZE RONDELLE SPACER BEADS – 6MM (#BD006-B/CL), and a 4 mm clear bicone bead from my stash.  I used a Black Safety Pin to attach the beaded dangle to the bow.

Here is a close up of the metal filigree and the beaded dangle.

Here is the second card that I designed.  I just love how this card turned out and the simplicity of it!  The base of the card is Kraft cardstock.  Then I used an embossing folder from Sizzix to emboss the top of the card front.  I lightly went over the embossed area with Antique Linen ink.  Down on the bottom portion of the card I stamped a flourish, the Eiffel Tower, and the sentiment.  I inked the outer edges of the card with Antique Linen ink.  To embellish the card I added a BRONZE METAL FILIGREE EMBELLISHMENT (#683-B) and SMALL GLASS CLOCK CABOCHONS W/ BRONZE SETTINGS to the top of the card.  Then I added SS20 LIGHT COLORADO TOPAZ FLAT BACK GLASS RHINESTONES, SS16 LIGHT COLORADO TOPAZ FLAT BACK GLASS RHINESTONES, SS12 LIGHT COLORADO TOPAZ FLAT BACK GLASS RHINESTONES for a little touch of bling.

Here is a close up of the metal filigree with the cabochon and the rhinestones.  I used the cabochon with the Eiffel Tower for a perfect match to the stamped image.

I hope you enjoyed the cards I shared today.  Adding just a little bit of metal to embellish the cards is so easy to do and it really gives a nice finishing touch.

Don't forget to check out ButterBeeScraps

for all of your metal embellishments, filigree, beads and jewelry findings.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
ButterBeeScraps:
Happy Birthday Card
BRONZE METAL FILIGREE EMBELLISHMENT (#020-B), Black Safety Pin, BRONZE BALL END HEAD PINS, BRONZE FILIGREE BEAD CAPS (#CAP827-B), 6X8MM CLEAR FACETED GLASS ABACUS BEADS,  BRONZE FILIGREE BEAD CAPS (#CAP052-B), CLEAR RHINESTONE AND BRONZE RONDELLE SPACER BEADS – 6MM (#BD006-B/CL)

Bonjour Card
BRONZE METAL FILIGREE EMBELLISHMENT (#683-B), SMALL GLASS CLOCK CABOCHONS W/ BRONZE SETTINGS, SS20 LIGHT COLORADO TOPAZ FLAT BACK GLASS RHINESTONES, SS16 LIGHT COLORADO TOPAZ FLAT BACK GLASS RHINESTONES, SS12 LIGHT COLORADO TOPAZ FLAT BACK GLASS RHINESTONES

Other Supplies Used:
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft
Paper:  White, Kraft
Ink:  Rich Cocoa, Antique Linen, White Pigment
Embossing Folders:   We R Memory Keepers, Sizzix
Accessories:  White Pearls, Baby Pink Seam Binding, Clear 4mm Bicone Bead

Pink Ink - All About The Pie Card

Hello everyone!  Today, I have a card to share with you using one of the beautiful stamps from the Pink Ink July release.  Throughout the summer months everyone is having picnics and family reunions and I am sure there are many different kinds of pies and yummy desserts included.  I love this stamped image with all of the pies!  I stamped the All About The Pie #2251K image on to Kraft cardstock using Memento Espresso Truffle ink.  Then I colored the image using Spectrum Noir Colored Pencils.   Here is a close up of the colored image.  I added some glossy accents to the whipped topping on one of the pies and sprinkled Clear Rock Candy Distress Glitter on top for a little bit of sparkle.  I also added the glitter on the Sweet die cut (Echo Park).  Then I added some glossy accents to the cherries on the top of one of the pies and to the cherries on the die cut(Memory Box).  I used labels Thirty-Six die from Spellbinders to create the layers die cut shapes. I hope everyone is enjoying the summer and staying cool! Thanks so much for joining me today! Heidi Blankenship Pink Ink Stamp Company products used, available online from Ellen Hutson LLC Blue Ribbon Birthday #2243K Or you can visit the Pink Ink Stamp Company website to find a local retailer near you. Other Supplies Used Paper:  White, Kraft, Red Ink/Markers:  Memento Espresso Truffle, Spectrum Noir Blendable Colored Pencils Dies:  Bling4MeBling4U-Echo Park Paper Co.-Sweet Doughnut Die (Sweet word), Memory Box-Sweet and Sour Cherries, Spellbinders-Labels Thirty-Six Accessories:  Glossy Accents, Clear Rock Candy Distress Glitter

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - Golden Vintage Merry Christmas Card

Hello blogging friends!  Today, is my day to post for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  I have a beautiful vintage style Christmas card to share with you today.  The card is pretty quick and easy to create with a little bit of heat embossing and inking.

Here is the card I designed.  I used the Ornamental Background Stamp and Festive Grand Christmas Sentiments Clear Stamps from JustRite Papercraft.  I stamped both the background image and the sentiment with VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad and then used Ranger Super Fine Embossing Powder - Gold to heat emboss.  Next I used Tim Holtz Distress Inks Antique Linen and Vintage Photo.  I applied the Antique Linen around the inside of the oval and also inside the diamond rectangle shapes.  Then I used the Vintage Photo around the outside edges of the entire piece.

Here is a close up of the embossing and inking.

To embellish the card I added a few gold Simple Stories I AM Enamel Dots, Petaloo Botanica Collection Sugared Burgundy Minis flowers, and some beautiful May Arts 1.5" Sheer Wrinkled Edge Ribbon.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! 

Please be sure to check out The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store for all of the fantastic paper crafting products and the Blog for inspiration from the Design Team.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft Ornamental Background Stamp, Festive Grand Christmas Sentiments Clear Stamps
Paper:  Ivory Cardstock
Ink:  VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad, Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Antique Linen, Vintage Photo
Ribbon:  May Arts 1.5" Sheer Wrinkled Edge Ribbon
Accessories:  Simple Stories I AM Enamel Dots, Petaloo Botanica Collection Sugared Burgundy Minis, Ranger Super Fine Embossing Powder - Gold, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Self-adhesive Foam Squares - Mix, E-Z Runner Dispenser w/adhesive

DIY Shabby Chic Vintage Lace Tote - A Special Happy Birthday Shout Out To My Grandpa!

Hello blogging friends!  Today, I have another DIY project to share with you.   But before I get to that I have to give a very special Happy Birthday shout out to my Grandpa.

Today, is my Grandpa's 85th Birthday!!  He is still going strong and very active.  He still goes out to the farm to help my uncle John and he walks everyday--sometimes 5 miles a day!!  He is the ROCK in our family and the sweetest, kindest, and most loving man I know.  He has taught me so many things in life and has a great love for his family and God.  I love you Grandpa!!!

A few months back I picked up this canvas bag to alter.  I knew what I wanted to do with it but just didn't get around to it LOL.  Then last week I watched a couple of videos on YT from some sweet ladies that I follow.  They had done an altered bag swap and it was just the inspiration I needed to start working on my canvas bag.  You can click HERE to see Muriel's video of the bag she received from Luisa and click HERE to see Luisa's video and the bag she received from Muriel.  Both of the bags they altered were so beautiful!  My bag is a little different style than the ones they altered since it has a ruffle on one side. 

Here is the bag after I altered it.  I have to say I LOVE how it turned out!!  It is full of shabby goodness from the vintage crochet lace trim to the venice lace and the rosette trim.  I also added a hand made flower to the top center of the bag.

I love all of the layers and ruffles!  I think the vintage crochet lace trim was from the edging of a small table cloth.  It was also ruffly so it worked perfectly for this bag.

Here is a look at the top of the bag where I used a combination of the vintage crochet lace trim, venice trim, gold ruffle tulle trim, and rosette trim.

Here is a close up of the handmade flower I created.  I used a doily for the bottom layer, three different kinds of lace material, and eyelash trim.  I finished it off by adding a piece of bling to the center of the flower.

The flower is so soft and fluffy.

Here is a close up of the handle and the top of the bag with the rosette trim.

Here is a look at the back of the bag.

I also added some seam binding to hang down from the flower in the front of the bag.  

I am so happy with how this came together!!  Now trying to decide if I keep it or sell it LOL!  Either way one thing is for sure it is a one of a kind.  I know I want to make more and I will be on the look out for more vintage laces and trims.

I hope you are enjoying the DIY projects I have been sharing.  :)

Here are links to a couple of other handbags I have altered.

Paris Canvas Handbag with Dangle Charm

Altered Burlap Clutch and Altered Painter's Cap with the Shabby Chic Loop Flower

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

DIY Projects for the Studio - Changing Up Clearance Items with a Little Krylon Spray Paint

Hello everyone!  Today, I have a couple of DIY projects to share with you.  Recently I hit the jackpot on so home decor items and I thought they would be perfect in my studio.   

Last week I shared a few sneak peek pictures of some DIY projects and this was one of them.  I love what you can do with just a can of spray paint and some steel wool.

Here is a close up of the Krylon Aqua paint I used.  Love this color!

Here is a picture of the two pieces I found on clearance.  Both pieces are all metal.  The oval on the pedestal was originally $24.99 and I purchased it for $4.00.  The two tiered heart shape stand was $34.99 and I purchased it for $5.00.  I have a before picture of the oval pedestal (photo below) but I forgot to take a picture of the tiered heart shape stand.  The oval pedestal was originally green and rust and the tiered heart stand was black.

Here is a picture of the oval pedestal before I started painting it.

Here is a close up of the flower after the entire stand was painted.  *Note--the color is a little off in this picture.  The paint is more aqua as you will see in the other picture.  I used a piece of 0000 steel wool to buff/sand off some of the paint in different areas.  I use the 0000 steel wool a lot for buffing/sanding on metal.  It will remove the paint without scratching it.  Once the fibers from the steel wool are brushed off it leaves a nice smooth finish.

Here is the flower after I used the steel wool.  I love how some of the rust and green colors come through and it gives the piece an aged look.

I added SS12 CLEAR AB POINTY BACK CRYSTAL RHINESTONES and SS16 CLEAR AB FLAT BACK CRYSTAL RHINESTONES from ButterBeeScraps to the flower center for a little bit of sparkle.

Here is the entire stand.

This is a close up on the top part of the oval and you can see the different colors and layers of paint.

Here is a close up of the base.

I thought this piece would be perfect to hang earrings on and for only $4.00 I couldn't pass it up.

The next piece is the two tiered heart shape stand.  On this piece I just spray painted it and left it as is.  I used the same Krylon Aqua paint.  Krylon is my favorite brand of spray paint.  I love the color choices and they have paints for so many different surfaces.  I wasn't sure if I wanted this piece to have an aged look of not.  So for right now it is just staying the pretty aqua color and maybe down the road I will change it.

I love the detail on the metal edging.  It looks like lace.

Here is a view from the top looking down.  In the top piece I have a lot of cameos and a few other resin pieces.  The bottom holds all of my washi tape.

These two new pieces make a great addition to my studio.  Don't forget to check out the clearance sections of the store.  You never know what you might find.  Remember you can always change up the color with a little paint.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi