Paper Fantasees - The Craft Blog: April 2017

Thursday, 20 April 2017

T-light holder with Wood grain texture

Hi Friends!

Decoupage never ceases to amaze me it is such a versatile technique. it also gives the opportunity to play with colors & papers while experimenting with techniques. Today's vintage project - a set of three pillar T light holders is the result of my first attempt at using the wood grain texture tool.

Let me take you through the steps -

1. For the base coat I have used Moda acrylic paint - tempest grey. Loved the absolute matt finish & even coverage (note - I have not primed the base). This shade was perfect for the papers I wanted to use (Divya Thallaps - Once Upon a Time)

2. Now is where the fun begins. Mix charcoal chalk paint from Itsy Bitsy with acrylic retarder & paint it over the painted candle holder.

3. Next slide the texture tool over the black paint (the retarder increases the drying time) controlling the pressure as required & also rolling it.

Look at the wood grain texture appear!

4. Repeat this on all the holders 2 sides each.

5. The other two sides I have decoupaged. Was thrilled at the coordination of the wood grain texture & the papers!

Different looks of the set - a vintage decoupage look

Wood grain textured look

Sharing this at -

Crafting by Designs - Vintage - 25.4

Inspiration Destination#124 - 24.4

Altered Eclectics - April Challenge - 30.4

Rhedd's Creative Spirit - April Challenge - 30.4

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Sunday, 16 April 2017

Decoupage - Letter cum Key Holder

Hello Friends!

If you are following me you know of y love for decoupage! I love altering & creating home decor items using serviettes & papers..........................the transformation of ordinary mundane objects with decoupage is priceless.

Today's post the transformation of a MDF letter cum key holder. The color of this dinner napkin with the bird house print is so pleasing & is sure to bring cheer.

Here are the steps in brief -

I started with a base coat of Itsy Bitsy chalk paint charcoal on the sides & lower part of the holder.
Once dry I added crackle medium randomly on the two sides & over the bottom panel with hooks. This was followed with a coat of chalk paint - frozen ice.
Next I tore the word 'welcome' from the tissue & decoupaged it on top for a faux a hanging plaque & the bird houses were decoupage at the bottom of the slots.
After this I used the paint to merge the tissue with the background.
I added some more textures to this project by dry brushing with black paint & stenciling (rolling stones) with snow chalk paint.
Several coats of varnish with sanding in between completed this key holder.