Tuesday, November 1, 2011

art, fit for a queen...

I'm celebrating good news!!!!!

my CHA W-12 stamp images are finished & sent off to be magically transformed into real rubber stamps...
for release late January...

my CHA W-12 ART PARTS are finished...(almost)...
I just need to decide on what's included in the packages...

I been working on *a little something* & it's moving along well...

so... I *thought* I deserved a play day...

and play I did...

the idea has been brewing since tim introduced the rock candy crackle paint...

I wanted to use it on glass...

but since the crackle paint needs "tooth" to grab onto...
the glass was too slick for the crackle to do it's job...

believe me...I did try...

I sanded the glass...or so I thought...
then painted the crackle on the glass...let it dry...

it looked beautiful...

UNTIL...

I picked it up to inspect it...

then it all fell off...
lol...

so I knew it would be a cool effect...
if I could get it to work...

and I did...

the glass bottle below is right from the store...
(a Marshall's find)

I painted on a thin layer of Ranger's Glue N Seal...
I like the matte finish...


and let it dry...


when it was completely dry...

I attacked it with the crackle paint...

I was bound & DETERMINED to make this work...
I don't give up easily...


I wanted big cracks...
so I painted on a pretty thick layer...

then added some extra strength drips...

then I sat & crossed my fingers...

and stared @ the bottle...


pure MAGIC!!!!!

I am IN LOVE...

I used pumice stone distress stain to accent the cracks...

and a bit of espresso pigment ink,
added with the blending tool...
for a little more color...


here's the finished bottle...

a total transformation...

from brand spankin new...

to very vintage...

with the addition of a little lace,
and some rhinestone trim...



the crackle effect is flippin cool, if I say so myself...
it's even better than I expected...

it's now...

art...FIT FOR A QUEEN!



I think this new awesome cracked glass technique
has LOTS of possibilities...

I've got an idea-ology corked vial drying now...
it's looking really good!

and speaking of awesome...
makes you drool...kind of AWESOME!!!
what beautiful colors...

I hope you can grab a generic bottle, some Glue N Seal...
this is the big bottle...no brush...
but more cost effective to refill the small bottle (that has the brush)...

same thing here...large bottle to refill the small...

this is just too much fun...

I hope you're inspired to play along and

make art!
wendy
ps...it's NOT TOO SOON...
to start making your holiday gifts...
YIKES! it's Nov 1st...

pss...I realized why I'm shaky...
I made a project WITHOUT a rubber stamp...
I thought that was IMPOSSIBLE...

I better remedy that NOW...
phew...

at

54 comments:

  1. DebbyNovember 1, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Cool effect! I wonder what that would look like on a darker glass bottle? I may have to try this later.

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  2. sueNovember 1, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Thank you Wendy I needed an idea for a glass bottle swap I am doing. I will be trying this.

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  3. HelenNovember 1, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Oh what an incredible effect! I love it....

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  4. VicNovember 1, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Totally cool!!

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  5. ScrapthatNovember 1, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    AWESOME Wendy!! Must say I LOVE IT!! TFS!

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  6. Kirsten AliciaNovember 1, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Wow, what an amazing result, it looks fantastic.

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  7. MvM-designNovember 1, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Wowww awesome!!!

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  8. Jan HoeflerNovember 1, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Your Vintage bottle did turn out cool. From the amazing crown on the top to the very cool rhinestones along the bottom.
    I'm wondering if transparent gesso would have worked as well for your base.
    And so you know what would ROCK my world? How about a 4oz jar of Rock Candy Stickles??? Come on, you've got some clout. I know you do!!!!

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  9. Ruby CraftNovember 1, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    WoW! Definitely Fit for a Queen! So glad you did not give up! I haven't seen the Glue N Seal yet, I'll keep my eyes open.

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  10. ellen vargo designsNovember 1, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    So glad you didn't give up - this is awesome! Will definitely give it a try! Thanks!

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  11. Gillian ....November 1, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Awesome, love how you didn't give up, another must have a go technique, thanks for sharing Wendy x

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  12. Hels SheridanNovember 1, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Cor blimey and thrice
    What an AMAZING technqiue... I am so onto that one.. I have the very bottle sitting here awaiting some inky lurving... thanks for sharing... you are SO clever.. oh and... just wondering... the crown on the bottle top... where's that from please? I can't live without it lol xx

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  13. DorothyNovember 1, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Fantastic results!!!

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  14. SannaSNovember 1, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    WOW!!! AWESOME!!! =)
    hugs, SannaS

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  15. janineNovember 1, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Love it!! I have an old bottle that has been on my desk for years--actually it's been on a few different desks in different houses over the years. I've been hanging onto it just waiting for an idea to give it new life. This is perfect!!!

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  16. Lynne ForsytheNovember 1, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    oh my HEAVENS.....that is STINKIN' AWESOME!!! love love love it!!! might just need to lift this one!!

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  17. SusanKNovember 1, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    How flippin' cool is this?!?!? Maybe if I play around with this some other projects will fall into place? Please tell me they will! lol

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  18. lindaNovember 1, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    What a cool effect! Thanks for discovering it Wendy! I'm going to try this and I love the stain over top!

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  19. DarlaNovember 1, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Awesome Wendy! I have been looking for a solution for fragments and crackle....yea! Sure love the bottles. Congrats!

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  20. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Wendy, you are so clever. So glad you kept on trying. I love it.
    Gail in Oklahoma

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  21. Deb SmithNovember 1, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Can't wait to play with you and your great ideas again sometime soon. Thanks!!

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  22. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Thanks so much for every detail! I got excited as
    I read the whole story.

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  23. TonaNovember 1, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Oh wow! I love the look on glass!!! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  24. Melody (lacyquilter)November 1, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    So glad you persevered... this is really awesome.

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  25. CherNovember 1, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    yup...pretty cool woman! xo

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  26. michelleNovember 1, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Amazing and I love bottles this could be such a major trouble for me. . .

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  27. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    Well, I was already in love with Glue N Seal, using it for the obvious reasons, but this....this is pure genius!
    Thank you for sharing, and now no glass piece will be safe, LOL.

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  28. Nancy WethingtonNovember 2, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    So beautiful! I'm in the middle of an altered bottle right now.

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  29. Annette GreenNovember 2, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Holy Cow this is amazing! Thanks for sharing this great idea. Gotta go try now.

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  30. TheresaNovember 2, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    LOVE the bottle!!! Very vintage-y and cool looking!!!

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  31. Janique de SuisseNovember 2, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    WOW FABULOUS ! Thank you very much for the tuto !!

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  32. Art By WandaNovember 2, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Wow!!!! That is amazing!!!! I so Love it!!!!!! And I have bottles :-)

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  33. slbt17November 2, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    thanks for sharing! Really cool
    Sandra ltb

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  34. Karenliz HendersonNovember 2, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    WOW! I love the effect on the glass. I tried it too on glass and couldn't figure out how to make it stay put. Thanks for sharing!

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  35. Cim Allen November 2, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I love love love the bottle, I can't wait to get home and try that ! Awesome topper on the bottle too. Can't wait to see the CHA -W stuff .. time to SHOP :)

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  36. rhondaNovember 2, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I am always in awe of your projects and this one is a beauty!

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  37. Lisa M. PaceNovember 2, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    You are AWESOME! I am so going to be doing this technique. LOVE IT!!!

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  38. Marjie KemperNovember 2, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Great idea, Wendy! This is absolutely beautiful.

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  39. KimSimNovember 2, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I love the crown too! Where's it from please? I can't wait to do this!

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  40. BeckyNovember 2, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Crazy cool! I have several bottles that are now (loudly) calling my name.

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  41. DianaNovember 3, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    okay.. so i don't have the glue n seal (yet) so thought i would try with matte medium.. the crackle ran, okay slide, right off the bottle!!!
    i have now ordered some glue n seal!! can't wait to try!

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  42. Carol PNovember 3, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Really cool technique! Thanks for sharing.

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  43. Sue YoungNovember 4, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Very very cool! Love this!

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  44. Wendy Jo AveyNovember 4, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I bet watching that thing dry took longer than watching and waiting for a pot of water to boil! This tip is simply magical!

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  45. LoriNovember 8, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    What a fantastic discovery! Love this idea! Yeah! And the finished project is gorgeous!

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  46. DianaNovember 23, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    okay. me again. i received my glue n seal in the mail.. finished with the gluenseal next day added teh crackle and the next day .. it all came off!! GRRR!!!
    i will keep trying!

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  47. 2amscrapperJanuary 1, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    gorgeous bottle, Wendy!

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  48. Georgie HornJanuary 22, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    I am really finding the DI stains interesting!

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  49. EllenaElizabethJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    What a simple but so effective technique. Thanks for sharing your work.

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  50. UnknownMarch 5, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    We have an old bottle tip in the garden and it's full of old pop bottles that look just like this :-) congrats on getting your technique to work! I had the same problem using crackle paint on plastic, must get some of that glue and give it a go. Thanks for the tip. Maddy x

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  51. AnnieMarch 6, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    Hi Wendy I absolutely love this technique and must give it a try as the vintage style would look great in what we call our 'bothy' ( Scottish word for a shelter/hut) you are an inspiration. Annie :)

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  52. Pam Zirbel May 16, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    This is fabulous!!! I do not have either the crackle or the glue before it...but i do want to try this at some point!! Gorgeous ...I was brought here by a post by Stamptramp's email to me....i will be joining your groupies here!! Have a great day!!! ....Pam

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  53. UnknownAugust 25, 2015 at 3:28 PM

    I just found your blog page and I am in love :)

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  54. Darren DemersJune 29, 2021 at 4:50 AM

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