Thursday, March 28, 2013

with one stamp...and EXCITING NEWS!

I thought I'd show you some fun ways to use one of my most favorite background stamps...

it's in the heirloom art set...
from my newest release...

I stamped it with jet black archival on a #5 manila tag...

I used Ranger's Craft Rub-It Scrub-It under my tag...
to protect my craft sheet...
a cork mat would work too...

NEVER EVER use anything sharp on your craft sheet...

working from the tag front...

 I used a push pin to make a tiny hole in each of the pattern centers...

and why you ask...

didn't I use my Craft Pick???

because it is MIA...

keep in mind
 only 2 people live here...

so I'm on a mission to find it...
most likely "you know who" 
used it in the garage for something...

but I LOVE him & I'll forgive him because...



HE DOES WINDOWS!

anyway...
back to business...
here's the tag...




 I turned the tag over & 
placed it back on the Rub-It Scrub-It 
then used a larger push pin to make larger holes...
the tiny holes make it easy...

using a larger diameter push pin
 pushes the paper to the front of the tag...



now the tag front looks like this...


to ink the tag, 
I used salty ocean & mustard seed distress inks 
over the whole tag first...
then to accent the holes,
 I used gathered twigs on a blending tool ...
LIGHTLY over the raised holes...


you can see the dimension this creates here...


for the next sample, 
I inked my tag first with the same colors 
as the first tag...

then stamped my background, using jet black archival...

then I colored in 4 of the "stitches" with the stormy sky distress marker...

the fine tip fits perfectly in the design...

and changes the look of the stamp, by creating a different pattern...

see...?


for the next tag, 
I used the "AWESOME" distress paints...

the same colors as I used on the top 3 tags...
salty ocean & mustard seed...

this is tim's wrinkle free distress technique, 
but done with the distress paints...

always shake the paints before using...
then apply some paints to the craft sheet,
 mist them with water & drag the tag thru the paint...
dry...the tag is now waterproof & will not react with water...

go back & pickup the remaining paint dots & dry...

you can see that the same distress colors 
create a really cool
 opaque WATERPROOF background...

you can fill in any unpainted areas with any color distress ink using your blending tool...


to create a more subtle background, 
I used aquamarine archival ink on my stamp...
and used the stormy sky distress marker 
to add an accent dot to the centers...

because I didn't use jet black for the background, 
I can use it for my main images & they will really pop...

LOVE it!


and for an even lighter background...

I used saffron archival on my stamp,
then colored in parts of the pattern with my 
broken china distress marker...

I like this look too...

this again is a manila tag...
but no ink has been added...


 here are some finished samples...

the first one is stamped with french ultramarine archival...
again...to create a more subtle background...

then I added dots to the centers, 
this time using the Sakura Glaze Pen...

this allows my embossing paste
 layered stenciled flower, 

my crow & art parts word to be the focus...


here...
the background is bolder, because I used jet black again...
on the art parts scallop tag...



here's a sample with the holes...

it's stamped with saffron over specialty stamping paper...
and I used jet black for my main images...


and one REALLY COOL technique 
is to emboss the background...
since this is a fine lined image,
 I like to use 
Ranger's Super Fine Detail Embossing Powder...

I stamped in jet black & sprinkled the powder on while the archival was wet...

YES! 
you sure can emboss with archival inks!


here's a better look at the embossed background...
the fine detail powder is perfect!


and speaking of...

DISTRESS PAINTS...

this is exciting news...

YIPPEE!

just what I wanted  NEEDED...



these are the PERFECT addition to the distress paints...

here they are!

check out the video on tim's blog...

oh the fun we'll have!

Happy Easter...
Happy Passover...

I don't want chocolate in my basket...

I'd much rather have these new distress paints to...

make art!
wendy





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35 comments:

  1. slbt17March 28, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    what a versatile stamp - thanks for the tips!
    Sandra ltb

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  2. GabrielleMarch 28, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Thanks to you I have that stamp now! Really looking forward to trying these ideas! Thank you as always Ms V for being such an inspiration!

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  3. RedanneMarch 28, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Oh me too, keep the chocs and just give me paints.....especially these fab new ones! Love the techniques you show today, really love the one with the pin and pokey tool one, love how it makes the flower pop. The stamp looks great as a wallpaper background on the final pieces. Have a lovely weekend. Anne x

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  4. MooffieMarch 28, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    OOOH, I say! Love that background stamp. Reminds me of some wallpaper from my youth!!! thanks for the ideas, Wendy. Like the look of those metallics. More bling, that's what we need!! TTFN Ruth

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  5. michelleMarch 28, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    I would have never thought about punching my paper to make texture, , , oh to have your brain and a guy who does windows!

    Love these samples thanks for sharing your talent with us and I look forward to giving it a try someday!

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  6. WilmaMarch 28, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Awesome what you made with the background stamp. NEED it ;-)

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  7. HelenMarch 28, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    What a fabulous background stamp, and love the holes pricked in it! Hope you have a chocolate free, paint filled Easter.

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  8. LisaMarch 28, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    That background stamp is so versatile and awesome!! I love all the techniques you used with it!! As always, thanks for the inspiration!! I'm off to find it...I must have it now!! Happy Easter to you and your family :)

    Lisa F
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  9. KathiMarch 28, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Wow. Thanks for showing the versatility of that stamp.

    All your project are gorgeous!!!

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  10. LoriMarch 28, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Wow, cool tips! Love the hole one, that's awesome! And new metallic distress paints...whoop!

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  11. SusanKMarch 28, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Wonder if the Paschal Lamb will stop by and bring me a set of those awesome new distress paints???? Love that background stamp and all the looks you created...I want to play NOW!!!!!!!!

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  12. MarijaneMarch 28, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    I just got the Heritage Art stamp set a couple of weeks ago and just love it. I like all the stamps included, but by far the best, in my opinion, is that background stamp. So versatile and as a child of the 40-50's, reminds me of my Grandma's kitchen. Loved Tim's demo of the new metallic distress paints!

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  13. Kathy EddyMarch 28, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Yum, yum, yum! Have a wonderful Easter!

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  14. TonaMarch 28, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Fantastic projects & techniques. I'm with you, I'd much rather see the new distress paints in my Easter basket then candy.

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  15. DorothyMarch 28, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Love all the projects!!!

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  16. Julie SMarch 28, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    Lol..totally agree about the Easter basket! What cool effects on the tags. If Larissa continues to be MIA I will happily make room for the tattered florals die. ;)

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  17. UnknownMarch 28, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    I love these simple little techniques that make so much difference! Thanks for sharing!

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  18. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansMarch 28, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Think I need your background stamp in my Easter basket, how cool does it look, fabulous background stamp, love it and your artwork. Happy Easter. Tracy x

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  19. DianaMarch 28, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    simply amazing samples and love that you explained each.. i unfortunately don't have that stamp but am sure i can find one to try these techniques with!!!

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  20. EyeleeeenMarch 28, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    Great tips and love the background stamp. Metallic distress paints - yippee!

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  21. VicMarch 28, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Thanks for the great tips for using one stamp in various ways! Happy Easter to you & Mr. "Window Washer" Rick!

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  22. UnknownMarch 28, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    I love that background stamp and I agree I'd too would rather have those metallic paints than chocolate but added to my list would have to be your stamps, art parts, blossom buckets, stencils, moulding paste and every thing else studio 490 sounds more like a Christmas list tho. Happy Easter and every blessing to you.

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  23. lissy_lucyMarch 28, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    I love it! Thanks for sharing and getting the juices flowing! Oh, what fun I will have this weekend!

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  24. The Hardy StamperMarch 28, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Oooh I do like your new stamp! Great news about the new metallic paints too.

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  25. Carol McCreadyMarch 28, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    I'd rather have distress paints too.
    Love all the uses for the
    background stamp.

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  26. DebbyMarch 28, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Thanks for sharing your new techniques with us. Love that new stamp even more now. Need those paints. Hope you and your family have a Happy Easter!

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  27. AnonymousMarch 28, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    I just love seeing all the little techniques you post! Love your background stamps!

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  28. 2amscrapperMarch 28, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Thanks for all the "pointers", Wendy! Have a great Easter!

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  29. kybarbMarch 29, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Love all these ideas for using this background stamp! Hate that I have to buy a whole set of stamps that I don't want just to get the background stamp:( Is there any way to buy just the background stamp?

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  30. Anita Houston The Artful MavenMarch 29, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    This has become my new favorite background as well. I've abused my poor stamp...lol! I love all of your samples and tips, especially punching the hole in the center...gorgeous look! Happy Easter to you! I want the pants and the chocolate!!!!!

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  31. MiriamMarch 29, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Truly gorgeous!! I love this set so much - I just can't stop using it!!

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  32. MiriamMarch 29, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Truly gorgeous!! I love this set so much - I just can't stop using it!!

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  33. sueMarch 30, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    I love the background stamp! What set is it in?

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  34. Art By WandaMarch 31, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    I'd forgive him too!!!!!!!!!!!!! Isn't it amazing how many of our tools find themselves in use by our hubbies!!! Great info on using a background stamp in different ways!!!! Happy Easter!!!

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  35. Kaz April 1, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    Fabulous just fabulous!!

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