Hello Crafters!
Good morning & welcome again!
Sharing some projects I made for my post at Itsy Bitsy. We also have a brand new challenge! Hop over to the blog
here for all the details!
In my previous post here I used the Highland Greetings paper pack. My post today too focuses on papers. As crafters we all have different needs wrt the thickness of papers, patterns, colors & so on. A cardmaker may like a print on a decoupage paper & vice versa! Keeping this in mind Itsy Bitsy has introduced the same prints in 3 different qualities to suit the needs of all! Isn't that wonderful???
Let me warn you today's post is lengthy & picture heavy with loads of project!
CHEVRON AQUARELLE PAPER PACK (linen papers)
These are 12x12papers priced at Rs.200 for a pack of 12 sheets This gorgeous paper pack is brought to you by Little Birdie. These fine quality linen papers are exquisite, classy and available in 6 colors. These papers are acid free too, perfect for scrapbooking, card making, banner making, DIY and other creative projects.
We are in the last month of 2016. Each year I make a calendar for my craft studio. Sharing the 2017 calendar I made using the whitewash alterable photoframe. On the sides of the frame I used the chevron decoupage paper (will talk about this is detail in a while). Splashes & splatters of the berry blast color sprays added some drama to the monochrome colors, Stencils & modelling paste some textures! Embellished the front with pearls, diecuts & flowers.
Some closeups
For the calendars months (calendar is a freebie from MaryAnne, thank you!!!) I have used all the 12 papers in the pack! A new look every month!
DECOUPAGE PAPERS
My next project uses decoupage papers from the Chevron Aquarelle Range. This paper is available in all the 12 prints I have used in the calendar. Sold as individual sheets at Rs.20, this 60 gsm paper is perfect & a must have for decoupage lovers! Wait until I share my decoupage project!
I first prepared my decoupage base by priming it with two coats of gesso, followed by dabbing several shades of acrylic colors to match uneven shades in the paper print. I was very happy with the outcome! Later I trimmed the paper to size & decoupaged it on the base.
Added some stenciling in a darker shade for some added texture & layers!
CARD STOCK CHEVRON AQUARELLE
What I like about the cheron aquarelle range is the prints are so busy & colors so soothing & subtle creating a faux layered & textured look.
This set of cards is simple & yet has so many details die cuts, frame, stencil texture & don't miss the heat embossing on acetate!
This brings us to the end of this lengthy post.
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