This is my second DT sample for the Stars challenge running over at Country View Crafts and I chose to use one of the canvas boards I like to play with and an easel to make it a standing card.
Process Steps
Process Steps
1. Scrape white modeling paste with a palette knife over the background and let dry.
2. Choose your colour palette and inks or paints.
3. Create watery washes of the colours you want to create the background with and dip, spritz and dry until you are happy with it, then randomly stamp a background using
a contrasting colour of paint.
4. Use a stencil and distress ink to add another layer to your background and then spray with Americana matte sealer and whilst still wet sprinkle in some glitter, I couldn't get it to show up in the photo but adds a lovely effect for the theme.
Collect together embellishments. I used Picture Star stamps from Artistic Outpost and Wild West by Tim Holtz as well as altering star die-cuts and a wooden frame.
The frame has a rust finish using the decoart paints and some texture sand paste.
This reminds me of my two young granddaughters who love their ballet and dancing lessons.
a contrasting colour of paint.
4. Use a stencil and distress ink to add another layer to your background and then spray with Americana matte sealer and whilst still wet sprinkle in some glitter, I couldn't get it to show up in the photo but adds a lovely effect for the theme.
Collect together embellishments. I used Picture Star stamps from Artistic Outpost and Wild West by Tim Holtz as well as altering star die-cuts and a wooden frame.
The frame has a rust finish using the decoart paints and some texture sand paste.
I stamped onto patterned paper as well as add some behind the frame, I love the girls feet hanging out the bottom as a quirky touch.
The gold card easel can be seen behind the canvas board and will lie flat for postage too.
This reminds me of my two young granddaughters who love their ballet and dancing lessons.
To find out more about the challenge please click the link here and see even more inspiration on the challenge blog.
Have a great weekend and keep warm.
hugs Brenda xxx
Have a great weekend and keep warm.
hugs Brenda xxx
Love the coulour scheme and the "rusted" frame, sweet picture too!
ReplyDeleteFabulous canvas board, Brenda! Nice colours and interesting layered background! The little dancer is adorable, indeed! xx
ReplyDeleteThe starry background is a lovely contrast to the gorgeous rusty frame, her feet look so sweet hanging down below the frame! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creation Brenda with your wonderful rusting effects, love that background too
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Donna xx
Adorable canvas, Brenda!
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous combination with the wonderfully delicate theme and background and the rusty embellishments. A fabulous canvas Brenda. Have a great weekend. Jennie x
ReplyDeleteLoving the colour palette and textures Brenda. It is a very special card. Great combination of elements too! Xx 😊
ReplyDeleteFabulous canvas Brenda, great step by stem photos to, thanks. Love the colour palette too.
ReplyDeleteI love the image you've used, and she looks a darling behind the frame
Have a great weekend.
Avril xx
Oh, Brenda, das ist so wunderschön geworden.
ReplyDeleteDer Hintergrund mit den Sternen passt perfekt.
Und so viele verschiedene Techniken, einfach großartig.
Herzliche Grüße von Sophie
Its a gorgeous canvas Brenda, love how you framed the little girl. It was a great step by step as well.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
*Wants my own tu-tu now* Fabulous use of that little image :D XXX
ReplyDeleteLovely canvas Brenda, wonderful layers and I adore your wee dancer, she is a star indeed! Deb xo
ReplyDeleteReally lovely canvas board! Brenda Love those blue hues with the browns and rust effect. Great idea to have the ballerinas feet pointing out of the frame and down to the strip of stars .
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hugs x
What a fabulous piece Brenda! Loving that background, so much texture and I love the patterns and colours! The ballerina image is such a lovely focal piece and the rusted frame is a perfect way to showcase her. A gorgeous mixed media piece! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Brenda, your little girl is so pretty, and I love the background. Have a great weekend xx
ReplyDeleteI adore this color combo and the rusty effects ! barbara
ReplyDeleteFabulous effects with those paints Brenda, a wonderful canvas, rustic and elegant at the same time, a great combination of elements!
ReplyDeleteWell I love that ballerina and your beautiful canvas! The rusty frame is gorgeous. I love seeing AO stamps being used. :)
ReplyDeletePerfect for the star theme!! I always love this AO stamp set!! Gorgeous design and techniques as always. Have a lovely week - Nicola x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful Brenda! Love those marbled stars! xo
ReplyDeletelove this, Brenda!
ReplyDeleteThe background had me fascinated before you added that lovely framed image! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful canvas board, dear Brenda! I love the layers you made in the background. The little dancer looks so pretty indeed.
ReplyDeletexxx Evelyn
How very charming and wonderfully combined. I always enjoy and appreciate your step outs. She is a doll and I love the rust/teal combo. Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteI am having the most amazing time enjoying coffee and all your wonderful creations I've missed! Love this fun canvas, and the rust against that star spangled background is a winner in my book! Great design, as always! Sending hugs!
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