and a GIVEAWAY!
since I seemed to have missed Halloween…
here's a late treat…
I thought I'd share this fun project & offer you a chance for a treat…
a NO-CAL fresh rubber treat that is…
here's what I made...
it started like this…
the base is an art parts small creative cover…
I misted some peeled paint distress stain onto the art part…
(I put the distress stains into misters)
then changed my mind…
so, I added a random thin uneven layer of my white embossing paste…
as you see below, the paste absorbed the fresh stain…
while the paste was wet, I misted the background stamp & stamped into the wet paste…it's the dotted lines from LCS022…the set is called "let your art have wings"...
make sure to clean your stamp before the paste dries!
and had this...
you'll notice in the following photos, that as the paste dried the color lightened…
the paste dries with the texture from the stamp...
after shaking the evergreen bough distress paint, I added some to my craft sheet, then used the blending tool to apply the paint over the dry paste…
I dried the evergreen bough, then added a bit of broken china distress paint around the left side & dried that…
I had intended to paint over the bottom of the base…but the colors looked good, so I left them…
so far it looked like this...
next, I added gathered twigs distress ink with the blending tool & misted it with water to create the drips you see below...
I finished off the background by using potting soil archival ink to stamp the ornate dots background at the top & bottom…
the gold edge is done with the tarnished brass distress stain…
a small detail…but it frames the background…
I also added some random text from the New York school of art background, with watering can archival...
once again, I got carried away playing…thus no photos…
I inked the hand stamp with jet black archival & pressed the coordinating art part onto the inked stamp & dried it…
I used brushed corduroy to lightly ink the hand & the sleeve & the broken china distress marker to ink the shirt cuff…
to add a pattern only over the sleeve, I created a post-it note mask to protect the cuff/hand…
I inked the herringbone background stamp with watering can archival & then stamped the pattern to the sleeve area only…
you'll see that in the top photo…
I also added a bit of Glossy Accents to his fingernails...
to create the flower, I used Glue N Seal to add a vintage dictionary page to some Clearly For Art…
using the blending tool, I inked thru one of the layered flower stencils with cornflower archival ink & then placed the second stencil over the inked area & added tumbled glass distress ink to create a multicolored flower…
(place the second stencil so that it masks the ink from the first stenciling)
I then cut out the flower & heated it to soften the CFA, so I could shape the flower...
I painted the art parts stem/leaves with peeled paint distress paint…
(I like to put the paint onto the craft sheet & add the paint to the art part with my fingers to create a really awesome chalky effect…)
I dried it, then used my fern green archival ink on the reverse dots background to stamp over the art part…
if you're following along…
make sure to dry this...
and here's the finished piece again…
I used my Blossom Bucket black/gold flower to accent the CFA flower…
and added some of tim's star remnant rubs on the stem & on the background…
***YIPPEE*** the rubs do stick to embossing paste!
that was fun so I used the 3 guys rub on the sleeve…
and the Blossom Bucket crow has a good spot to sit...
and just like potato chips…
I couldn't stop at one…
this one is drying…
this is the art parts large creative cover…
white embossing paste stamped into with the A to Z background stamp…
I'm planning to use the distress paints over the whole background this time…
not sure what else will develop…
stay tuned...
before I get to the giveaway scoop, I have a little Pinterest issue to correct…
I signed into Pinterest on my iPad using my Facebook account & somehow that created a second Pinterest account on Saturday…
YIKES…since Saturday, over 100 have signed up to follow my boards, but there's nothing there…YIKES again!
the correct Pinterest link is this…
sorry for the confusion! I told you I'm not a tech person & this proves it…
I'm not sure how to delete the second account & not loose my beloved boards…
in other breaking news…
Kim created a wendy vecchi studio 490 Facebook fan page…
this is a place where you can chat, if you desire…
ask questions & participate in monthly challenges too…
I'll pop in from time to time with little tips/hints...
and to kick it off…
I'll be giving away some rubber stamp sets from my latest release…
you'll have 5 chances to win…
I'll give away 3 sets to 3 people who leave a comment on the FACEBOOK PAGE…
and the other 2 sets will go to 2 people chosen from comments left here, on the blog…
ready…set…GO!
you comment while I…
make art!
wendy
ps…GO BEARS!
I bet I'll be ending a mojito tonight to settle my nerves...
163 comments:
I love this look and just got my very first bottle of embossing paste....can't wait to get into it! Thanks for sharing so much with us!
OK-I have an Embossing Paste Addiction-is there a 12 step program anywhere? I have resorted to using my fingers-since I can't seem to locate the knife I brought home from the last workshop-maybe I need to clean off the piles on my workspace?Nah-I'd rather play!
Love these soo much! The more I practice with the paints the better I get, so this is a great opportunity to play!! Missed you for Halloween... Hope all is well :-)
Love it very much, Wendy!! I am so glad I found you, you are for sure a great inspiration!! Thanks for the chance to win.
Love your fabulous creations Wendy!!!
Enjoy the game tonight!
Good to have you back.. this is gorgeous! Off to check out the fan page!
The art piece is FABULOUS, Wendy! Love all the texture, and the CFA flower! I so appreciate your step-by-step details!
Thanks so much for the chance to win... that'd be pure bliss! (Since I can't get on Facebook while I'm at work, I'll be sure to comment there too, when I get home!)
I just love this, Wendy! Just the background alone could lead in so many directions! I love that *you* love vintage-y things! I remember using that layered stencil in class at Ink About It with just amazing results. Thanks for the chances to win your new releases!! ;-)
Oooh, this is fantastic Wendy. I love the way you've got so much detail into that texture paste and embellished it beautifully. Jenny x
I've recently started trying out the embossing paste but haven't tried stamping into it. Love the texture it gives. Thanks for sharing!
Love this idea. Hope to have time to try it soon. Thanks for the chance to win.
Hey there Wendy as allways a fabulous tutorial, love what you did with the Art Parts and the embossing paste, sure love those. And yep the flower stencil total yumminess thanksss for chance and thank you very much for sharing your fabulous ART. Hugs Terry xxxx
This is just stunning. The texture is wonderful. I am so inspired by this. It makes me want to run home and get messy and create. I love it through and through. You did an awesome job.
Wow, I love the background - using the rubons on the paste is genius! I need new Wendy stamps! Thanks for a chance to win.
You give so many options for adding color and texture!
Wendy this is a wonderful giveaway! I really love the background technique. Must try that tomorrow. Thanks for giving us the chance to win your stamps. I've been coveting them!
Mary
This beautiful. I have pinned it to my board for inking and stamping so I can give it a try.
Fabulous piece of art Wendy, loving the texture and inked backdrop. The hand looks great with the touch of stamping and a perfect perch for the little bird, another favourite embellishment of mine, I sed him today too. I have been invited to your Facebook group so I will share art when I can. Take care. Tracy x
I'mwaiting for my request to join to be confirmed. Love this technique. The colors are right up my alley!
OOOO!! I LOVE the texture created by stamping in the embossing paste! Forget vacuuming, I might need to clean off my desk so I can give this a try!!
I adore the colors you used and I can't wait to try slathering on some embossing paste and stamping into it! I think it's awesome that you "shined" his fingernails!
I just love how you do your backgrounds. That embossing paste is awesome! Got a chuckle over the Pinterest thing ... I actually received the email notice, and I was going to post, then remembered you've been on Pinterest for a while. Too funny!
Great piece, glad you had time to play.
Love that you have already started the next piece! Just love those layers and the fantastic colours!
I need to try some of this paste - heck, I haven't even ever tried any of those types of paste!
thanks for the chance.
love what you did with the embossing past and stamp...off to try that!
OMG, OMG, OMG... I loved it when I first laid eyes on it and I love it even more now... great tutorial... I am going to try this (not today... I'm already in trouble... I snuck out to my craft room to get something twice already... I'm supposed to be off of my foot and not walking back and forth and I GOT CAUGHT ... OOPS ! ) I'm going back to bed for the day to make up for the badness!
So many cool things but I love the fingernail accent idea... only you girlfriend :) !!!
Da Bears! Love this tut and would definitely love to win some of your new stamp! Pretty please!?!?!??
Wow what a beautiful piece Wendy..the texture and the colours are gorgeous!!
I love everything you do! I feel very blessed to have found your site a few weeks ago. Your step-by-step tutorial are always awesome and inspire me to try new things that I never thought I'd be able to do! Thanks for the chance to win!
Fabulous tutorial, thanks for sharing.
Stunning artwork and thanks for the fabulous tutorial on how you achieved it
Great tutorial....I love the way this piece turned out. Thanks for the chance to win!
This looks like it was a lot of fun to create! It's lovely! Thanks for the chance to win some fresh rubbery goodness too:)
Thanks for sharing, and inspiring me once again to have a go!
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This was a great tutorial, Wendy! I am so intrigued by your thought process while creating this fabulous piece. I am now going over to Facebook to see you! Thanks for the chance to win some of your awesome stamps.
These are absolutely amazing works of art!! I love everything about them! The colors on the first one are simply stunning! Would love to add these awesome stamp sets to my stamp collection! Thank you for the chance to!!! I am just getting started in mixed media and you inspire me so much! :-)
Your tag is beautiful. Love the texture. Thanks for the chance, Johanne L.
Oh my goodness Wendy, what a beautiful project. Thanks for sharing this tutorial. I am so enamored by your creativity. Thanks for the chance to win a stamp set. Your SO generous.
Stunning! Just gorgeous! Think I will definitely trying this. Love the step by step info. Again stunning! Love it!
Oh wow, this is so gorgeous!! I wish I could create art as beautiful as you!! I can't wait to see what the second project becomes!! As always, thanks for the amazing inspiration!!
Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
I sure like it when you just "play around" as always, this is so cute! I have been playing around a little too with my wv pastes! thanks for this little contest, I would love to win some of your new stamps, I just love them so much and cannot wait to see what you come up with next...Art On!!!!!
lovin' all the geat details and instructions.
Ha, saw you pop up on pinterest
glad to see you there for more great inspiration!
Hi Wendy, I loved how your piece emerged. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
LOVE !!! The stamp into the embossing paste is fabulous and all the distress is yummy. Genius idea to stamp the three guys on the sleeve, your creativity never ceases to amaze!
Love your project and will be looking forward to seeing the started one finished!! I think I'll go put some paste on a page and stamp into it so I can play with it tomorrow!! Thanks for the chance to win some of your fab stamps!!!
Awesome giveaway Wendy, love your new stamp releases. The embossing paste and stencils are so versatile - love playing with them,
Danita
Great tutorial. Loved the results! You insure me to go off and play!
Love your creations! You get my art juices flowing - thank you for that1
I really need to find some time to create art again! We had to replace our heater which has led to redoing the whole heating system . . . been exhausting with lots of guys in my house and dust all over everything! Wait that could be distressing without trying!
Yep need to make art!
This is beautiful. Lots of techniques to try. I have some older stamp sets of yours, that I really like. Thanks for how to and chance to win a new set.
I've become addicted to embossing paste, I love to see what you do with them!!
You have so many amazing ideas. Thank you for sharing them and as always inspiring to create and make art. Love that!
So yummy! So appreciate how you walk us through the process. It really helps to see how you change things when you don't like how something turns out. Thanks for the generous giveaway. Now I'm off to find you on Facebook.
Love the play by play deets. It's like I'm next to you while you play. Sweet idea stamping into the paste. I'm having fun with the CFA. Always a treat to visit the blog. Thanks for sharing. ~Seahag~
Well I've been thinking that I wanted to try your embossing paste, now you've convinced me that I must! Thanks for the great creative ideas.
Fabulous tutorial! As always another stunning piece of art. Thank you for sharing and for a chance at this very generous give away.
I just love that effect. You teach us so much! Now that the paste is in stock in my store we can finally try these amazing techniques. Looking forward to seeing you in January
Love the background on this card...and the remnant rubs...who would have thought? Oh, and as a Lion's fan....Go Bears, beat Green Bay! LOL
You are so talented and I always enjoy your designs. Thank you for sharing your expertise!
I love this project ! The colours, the background texture and the embellishments all work so well together . Thank you for the tutorial I will definitely be using my background stamps with embossing paste ! X
Love this project! and appreciate how supplies can be used in various methods to achieve different results! Thank you!
Colleen
I love this background! So clever. Going to have to try this. Thanks Wendy.
Oh Wendy, You are so funny ;-), Glad to know I'm not the only one who isn't technologically minded.
Love your art project! Thanks for sharing that remnant rub-ons work over embossing paste. This is so much easier than stamping onto tissue & adhering.
Theresa x
Absolutely love your art work wendy, and your new stamp sets are fab, thanks for the chance to win x x
Wendy,
Thanks so much for the tutorial. I have to tell you that your embossing paste has opened a whole new world of card/tag crafting for me...it is AMAZING!!!! This project you showed is great and makes me want to get my supplies out and play!!!! Any Christmas card/tag ideas with the embossing paste?
Love the background...it's amazing what that paste can do!!!!!
no facebook - so I will have to settle with my chances here .... Lovely Wendy - you are amazing!
Thanks for the tips and inspiration!
Sandra ltb
wow, great piece of art and thank you so much for the tutorial! I sure need that paste!! I use my stain also in the mini misters and since then it works so much better for me. Love your giveaways ;-)
I love all the texture on the background! I have 2 embossing pastes and usually just use them with stencils. I really should try this technique.
Awesome project, thanks for sharing! And a fab give away, I'll take a chance.
This is AMAZING. Love the texture and coloring. The stencils and stamps are great. Would love to win. You are an amazing artist. Thanks for the chance to win.
another great tutorial wendy, need to get me some of these stamps!
Wendy, I always love your creative ideas and you pack so many into each project! Thanks for the chance to win a treat!!
I love the backgrounds, I'm always looking for cool backgrounds to use and you have delivered !! As always :) Thanks Wendy. PS - can't believe your Bears beat my pack :(
Yea! Love your stamps! They can be used in so many ways?
Thanks for another lovely project. Got to find some of your embossing paste and give it a whirl! Thanks for the chance to win a set of stamps. They will be well loved if entrusted to me!!
Thanks for another lovely project. Got to find some of your embossing paste and give it a whirl! Thanks for the chance to win a set of stamps. They will be well loved if entrusted to me!!
Wow I love your Project Thanks for the chance to win some Goodies Hugs Sandra xx
So loving your projects,but too advanced for me yet. Will keep on trying. Thanks so much for another amazing giveaway!
Vicki, you always always always have the best products, the best "how-to" tutorials and the best attitude ... and now the best giveaway EVER. Thanks!
Love, love, love your page - the embossing paste looks amazing with the misted ink and paints! So inspiring as always. Thank you for the giveaway - you are just so generous! Mwah x
I'm a huge fan of embossing paste and I really like the stamping texture on top of it. Thanks for the opportunity!
When I saw these...I KNEW I had to have some !!! They speak to my inner creative soul....for my new mixed media addiction and for my layouts and tags....Thanks for creating designs that speak to us !!!! Have a great and creative day !
Can always use more rubber Wendy, especially yours.
I would love to win this prize package. I love your stamps and would put them to good use.
Went to the Facbook page, saw comments listed but no place to leave one Wendy. I shared tho.
Love this, I need to get creative, think you have kicked my muse back in to play
I love your project! I've got to get some embossing paste pronto! I would love to win your stamps, thanks for a chance!
That embossing paste is awesome and I love that background! I gotta see if I have that set!
That embossing paste is awesome and I love that background! I gotta see if I have that set!
The colors are really cool and I'm inspired to create. I'm glad this is a late treat. So busy on Halloween, I would have been bummed to miss the oppportunity to be blessed by your giveaway.
Love your background stamps. Plus your work is inspiring. Thanks for the opportunity to win
Loving it Wendy! Also like the look of those stamps!!
We don't have Bears over here, so it's 'H'way the lads' from me...
I just love the art you come up with Wendy!! Things I would never think of doing and they come out so spectacularly!
Love this and LOVE the colors! love your creative mind and the fact that you share so generously with us! thanks for the chance to win some of your amazing stamp sets too!!! blessings~
That is so frickin cool! Ihaveto go try that.....LIKE NOW!
What a wonderful creation! I love all the colour and texture but the flower is definitely my favourite part.
Emma x
Love this beautiful project! Can't wait to see the results of the WIP. Thanks for the chance to win some of your stamps!
Sign me up!!! you can never have too much wendy, wendy stamps or wendy embossing paste... it is pure glory every way you look at it ... thanks so much for sharing your stash!
I like the give-a-way!!I think it is a really must have!!
Wendy, Wendy, Wendy...YOU are one talented woman! I LOVE...not like...LOVE your background using the Distress Paint and your Embossing Pastes. That chalky textured look is AH-Some!! Thanks for sharing the details with such wonderful pics and instructions! And...thanks for the chance to win some of your amazing stamps from your latest release. As always, you rock the socks off of art! :) <3 Candy
Love this technique! And da Bears won!!!
Love you work and your stencil's. I need to get me some. Thanks for the tutorial.
You are so talented! I love everything you create! Thanks for the technique, I must go try it!
So cool! I cant wait for my day off so I can make art! Good luck everyone!
I have spent hours reading your bog, studying it and your real Pinterest pages. Thank you for sharing.
These are just gorgeous. I love reading your tutorials, and the paste is just awesome with the stamps. I tried to leave a comment on the FB page, but there was no comment box for me to do so. I don't know why, I will try again, though. TFS and a chance to win your fabulous stamps!
Super gorgeous projects and I loved seeing the progressive steps!! Will def try stamping into paste and cross my fingers I'll be using the stamps I win!
Hi Wendy,
Just wanted to say thank you for the great classes the weekend of oct 26 and 27! really enjoyed them.
Hi Wendy!
Your work encourages me to keep working/creating, even when I think something isnt working out right away.
I am in love with your embossing paste and stencils. I would love to win a set of stamps. You are super inspiring!
So many cool new things...love love love!!!
Wow... where to start! Your creation is awesome, as usual! I love your stamps, so this is an extra special treat for me! You are sooooo generous! I just went and requested to part of your Facebook Group! I can't wait to see all of the wonderful creations! Thanks so much for all that you do!!! Hugs!!!
Thanks for sharing your fabulous tutorial, artwork & generousity Wendy.....You're a crafting Legend!!! Loving the look of all your new stamps too :D
Hugs, Ann xx
the tutorial is wonderful - so clear to follow - I love this fabulous project. How good to know that the rub ons stick to the texture paste. you work out all the questions for us. The new stamp sets are amazing!
Thanks Wendy! Love your work, and your tutorials are always appreciated.
This is gorgeous! Thank you for the step by step! You make it look so easy!
Love how the background turned out! Who wouldn't want to win some rubber from you!?
Love how the background turned out! Who wouldn't want to win some rubber from you!?
Oh that background is AMAZING!!!! I am off this weekend so I am going to dive into ART and this will be on top of my list! Thanks for the chance to win!
Michael
You certainly have a way with backgrounds. Love the colors, texture and grunginess on the first one. Can't wait to see what you make of the second one! And wouldn't I love those stamps!
Love your project!!!
I love how your first piece turned out. LOVE those drips and I checked my Pinterest and yay, I thought I was following the correct you :-).
The colors and textures on this piece are amazing to me. You are so generous! Thank you for offering a give away.
Wendy,
I absolutely LOVE everything you make. It was so cool watching you create in person at the Great American show in Texas this summer. I would never tire of watching you create!
Gail in Oklahoma
Embossing paste looks super great! love how crisp the images in it are!
Thanks for the op to win some of yur stamps!!!
What a beautiful tag Wendy! I'm not so scared now! I just need to find time to make art!! ;)
I love this page! I'm so excited to play and try and create something like this!
And also, go bears!! We won!!!
What a great chance to win!!! Your new stamps are beautiful!
I love all the techniques you used and how they all worked together. I have to get brave and play with my art film.
I am thinking of a lot of things I could do with the art cover looking just the way it does-perfect for this time of the year.
I have recently fallen for all things Wendy and this includes Embossing paste. I adore the effect you get when you stamp into it, just a-ma-zing.
Love your projects as usual! You are the bomb! Would love to win some new rubber if the Stampin
Gods would so allow. Thanks Wendy!
Great stamps and what a great giveaway there would look lovely in my collection :)
Wendy thanks for sharing another great technique with the embossing paste...I love mine! And the stamps are fabulous, who wouldn't love to have them...thanks for the chance to enter!
Thank you so much Wendy for sharing this free tute with us. Absolutely beautiful end project and one I cannot wait to get my hands dirty with.
Hugs, Neet xx
ps love the added touch of his finger nail
LOVE the background! Well, the whole thing is fabulous, really...lol.. very cool!
Love it. Thanks for the chance to win some calorie free treats
Stamping into the paste is FABULOUS!!!! I see an old Italian wall taking place on my next project using this tech!!!! Lol! Love love love this Wendy!!!!
I love the look of the embossing paste, some great texture without looking too heavy. Love the chance of winning some rubber too!
Thanks for the chance
kyla
I love creating textures with the paste - so may ways to create it too!
Another gorgeous project Wendy and an awesome tut! Love it and thanks for a chance to win.
Love the embossing paste!! Stunning backgrounds, love love love x
Kaz x
I always love seeing what you create. All the projects are wonderful!
Marilyn
Love the new releases, and i need to make more time to "make art", thanks for the continued inspiration and instructions!
Love the new releases, and i need to make more time to "make art", thanks for the continued inspiration and instructions!
Love the new releases, and i need to make more time to "make art", thanks for the continued inspiration and instructions!
I don't have a stamp store close to me....(hour away).....so I haven't gotten any of your paste, yet. one of these days. I like what you did with the paste here. thanks for sharing and chance to win stamp set.
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
This is a great tutorial...can't wait to getout my art journal and do this one!
I can't see your new Facebook page, I don't have a Facebook page. Sorry. Love your project and your stamps and stencils.
Love'in' this project and your modeling paste! It has so many uses on a ton of different materials. I haven't got to purchase any new Wendy stamps yet :-) this would be a real treat!
Love your creativity and talent! Thanks for the inspiration, and thanks for a chance to win some great stamps!! Judy D.
Your art is always such an ispiration!! thanks for sharing and keeping the creative juices flowing!!
Who wouldn't want to win some of your stamps?
Aloha, Kate
I just started playing with my embossing paste - I am in LOVE - now I need to get the color white & clear - my Wendy wish list is SO long :)
looks like you were having a good time. will try soon! thanks
Wendy stamps!! Gotta love em'
Wendy stamps!! Gotta love em'
Love your step-by-step of how you made this wonderful creation! Would love to win your stamps set!!!
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
I love it! The texture background looks amazing & the flower is fab.
Beautiful as always! The new stamps look interesting, wold love to win!
Whew! I just found you & in the nick of time! Love this tutorial. Have a free art day today & I'll be giving it a try!
Would love to win your awesome stamps!
what a great little tutorial!!! As soon as I get home (traveling this weekend to see family), I want to get my paste out and give this a try!!! Thanks for a chance to win more stamps. I haven't tried stamping into the paste yet; that should be interesting.
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