Ancient Relic - Pearl

Another embellishment and how different ways of using Terri Sproul Mixers with or without 3D Crystal Lacquer can effect the appearance of finished art work. 

This embellishment is casted with Paper Clay.  I worked TS Mixers- Pearl into the surface, blending and mixing some colors together.    The look achieved is an ancient coin. 

After working TS Mixers - Pearl into the surface, I used  a touch of clear 3D Crystal Lacquer in a light coat to add a little more to the effect of metal.  Because of the properties of the Paper Clay, you would use one heavy coat or several light coats - HOWEVER - in this case, one sparingly small coat is done.  It gives the metallic look, without making the embellishment TOO SHINY.

I tend to mix colors and experiment with how the colors mix together to form another color or look!  Some days I'm in a mood for total shiny, so I combine my TS Mixers with 3D Crystal Lacquer, and on other days, I like to use the mixers by themselves.

There are millions of combinations that can be created, millions of different looks.   Shimmers will give you a shear, light look.  The Pearl is of course pearl shimmer but also opaque.  Using 3D Crystal Lacquer will totally change the look, metallic, glass, or other type looks.

Quick, easy, techniques can transport your art in ways you never thought before.  Express your inner creative spirit, while getting compliments on what you design.  So many will ask, "How'd you do that?"

Cre8tiveLea Yours - Lea

Chipboard Frame Magnet

Hi everyone!

For this week's project, I used Father's Day as the inspiration.

My husband loves working on puzzles during the winter. I had these chipboard frames that kept getting set aside and moved from place to place, so it was time to use them. They are 4 inches square.

I started by painting on Green pearl 3D Crystal Lacquer directly onto one of the chipboard frames.  The second frame will be the back, so I felt it could stay the way it was as the puzzle pieces would totally hide the frame.

I layered the puzzle pieces - some had text on them and some were from a child's puzzle.  I flipped the child ones over and used those.

I used the Blue Pearl 3D Crystal Lacquer all over the puzzle pieces once they were glued down.

I glued 4 pieces of the magnet strip onto the corners of the unpainted chipboard frame.  I, then, glued 3 of the sides of the two chipboard frames together to create a pocket for a photo.

This frame is now on our fridge.

Don't forget - for June, you can get 20% off your total purchase at Sakura Hobby Craft for the entire month of June by entering coupon code Crystal06 when you check out! 

Fabric Cuff with Crystal Lacquer Embellishment

The heart on this fabric cuff was made from Sakura Crystal Lacquer and Terri Sproul Mixers in Green Pearl.  You can get 20% off your total purchase at Sakura Hobby Craft for the entire month of June by entering coupon code Crystal06 when you check out!

Here’s how I make the Crystal Lacquer “film.”  I save the packages from wafer thin dies.  They are perfect for this because they have a little bit of a lip that holds in the Crystal Lacquer.  I pour a little Crystal Lacquer into the plastic container, add Terri Sproul Mixers and stir.  When this hardens, you can cut any shape you want.  Once you trim the edges off, you can put the film through a diecut machine.

I chose my die and then used it to cut a template of white paper.  Then I used the template to cut a
piece of my Crystal Lacquer film.

This allows me to use the smallest possible piece of whatever I am diecutting. When I am cutting a small piece on a large black plate, it’s hard for me to see where to put the material I’m cutting.  So I placed the template on top of the die in the exact place it was cut from, and that told me where to place my Crystal Lacquer film.

I used an awl to make holes in the heart, so I could sew it onto my cuff like a button.

I tore a strip of canvas to use as the base for my cuff.  I cut two pieces, each 8 ½ inches long.  I wanted to turn under ½ inch on each end and I wanted a 7 ½ inch finished cuff.

I chose some materials to work with.  I recently took a class in Gelli Plate printing, and I had some canvas pieces I wanted to use.  They coordinated well with some gauze and  seam binding I had dyed, and with some vintage buttons I just got.

The printed canvas wasn’t long enough to cover the entire cuff, so I cut a strip, centered it on the canvas and stitched it down.

I cut a piece of seam binding, put Fray Check on the ends and pinned it in place to make a loop closure.  Then I cut a piece of the gauze.  The gauze had crinkled itself up while it was drying, so I didn’t have to do anything to it to give it that gathered look.  I decided to stitch down the seam binding before sewing all the layers together, so I turned the edges of the canvas under on the side with the loop and used a straight stitch to secure the seam binding.  It turns out that fabric cuffs are sort of like other bulky bracelets in that you have to allow extra wearing ease.  The cuff was going to be too tight for me this way, so I ended up not turning the other ends of the canvas under.

I assembled all the layers with a zigzag stitch, and I stitched all the way to the end of the unturned edge.

Then I sewed on my heart and my button:

And my cuff was finished!

As always, please let me know if you have any questions. 

Compact (ing) with 3D Crystal Color Lacquer

Hi, Brenda here and welcome to another great evening with Sakura products.  For this project I was thrilled to try the 3D Crystal Color Lacquer.  I've never had a chance to use these and I tell you, they are AWESOME.  The color is so rich and vibrant.  Let me show you what I did.

I started with an old compact that had these ugly skulls on them.  I know I purchased it with this project in mind and it was only 25 cents.  Imagine that. (Sorry if I offend anyone who loves skulls, just not for me)

So I took the label with the skulls off and used my goo gone to get ALL the glue off. 

Then I used the 3D Crystal Color Lacquer and simply squeezed it into the rim of the compact with no particular rhyme or reason.  Just went with it.  Next I took a tooth pick and simply "pulled" the colors together a bit and this is what became of it. I added some dew drops into the mixture while it was still wet.

and here it is.  I'll be styling now with my new compact.  Better than those skulls, LOL

So quick and easy!

Now if you can't wait to try this technique and if you purchase in June - use the coupon code:  CRYSTAL06 for a 20% off on all your purchases and you can by styling also.

As always, thanks for joining me here at Sakura and have a great rest of the weekend.

So Charming!

Make your own Necklace Charm!

In this post http://www.createalways.com/2013/05/floral-fantasy.html 

I shared with you how to make the following flower motive using transparency sheets.

I cut a flower out of the transparency and glued it to a piece of colored paper and set it inside of this necklace charm found at http://www.sakuracraft.com/shop/Gem-Crafts/Jewelry-Findings/White-Brass-Jewelry-Findings.htm

I covered the entire image with 3D Crystal Lacquer - found here http://www.sakuracraft.com/shop/3D-Crystal-Lacquer/3D-Crystal-Lacquer--Clear.htm

When my lacquer was setting, I set a jewel in the center and let this all dry.  

These aren't air bubbles you're looking at, but beautiful glimmer from the Terri Sproul Mixers I used to paint the flower - found here http://www.sakuracraft.com/terri-sprouls-mixer.htm

Now this is a simple and easy project yes, but what I really want to share with you are the great prices on jewellery items Sakura Hobby Crafts has http://www.sakuracraft.com/shop/Gem-Crafts/Jewelry-Findings.htm 

And when you place an order in June, you can get - 20% off your entire order when use code Crystal06 at check-out!

Note To Self 12x14 Canvas

Hello! today I would like to share with you a project I call "Note to Self" as a reminder to be more thoughtful.

For todays project I used:

Terri Sproul Pearl Mixers

Terri Sproul "Journal Stamps"

Sakura 3D Crystal Lacquer

Acrylic Paint

Stencils

Golden Molding Paste

Tim Holtz Distress Inks

Toothbrush for flicking paint

Hand Colored Images

Copic Markers 

Cardstock

Printed Words from the computer

 What started out as a blank canvas quickly added up with layers of Acrylic paint, Stencils and Stamps.

I painted the top of the canvas with blue and purple paint and added yellow ochre in the middle and green at the bottom.

Next I stenciled in some trees, dots, and a doily. Now I was ready to stamp! I used my new Terri Sproul Stamps from the Journal set and with my fingers instead of a block pressed my  stamps into place.

 

I used a toothbrush to flick some mixers onto the

canvas to represent a magical presence.

 

Next I made a stencil with my Cricut.

I just cut out some blackout flowers out of cardstock and took

out some molding paste to give it some texture.

 

 

I decided to color the flowers of molding paste

with Terri Sproul Pearl Mixers and 3D Crystal Lacquer.

 

I couldn't quite get my green leaves just right so

I colored them in with Copics.

 Everywhere I put the Pearl Mixers the canvas glistens.

I drew a girls face and colored her in with copic markers.
I found a butterfly and cut it in half to use as wings.

Then I cut a piece of cardstock into a triangle for

her dress and colored her arms in.

 

Next I printed out some words I should be reminding

 myself of in a distressed typeset font and distressed

the edges with Tim Holtz broken china distress inks.

 

 

 

 

Opps almost forgot to color her lips!.. see I do need these notes to self!

I hope you enjoyed my short tutorial and don't forget if you use coupon code Crystal06 you will receive 20% off your entire order HERE at checkout!

Patriotic Girl Card - Terri Sproul Pearl Powder

When you think of pigment powders you think of ways to create unique color palettes for mixed medias or jewelry, but today I have decided to use Sakura Hobby Craft - Terri Sproul Pearl Powder to create a Patriotic Girl Card.

I wanted to create a embossing effect, however, I did not realize that I ran out of embossing powder and the nearest craft store that carries it is about 3 hours away, so to switch things up. I decided to paint using Terri Sproul's Pearl Powders mixed with Crystal 3D Lacquer.  The effects are quite lovely and I loved the way it turned out.  Now, I am not going to lie, it did take me three takes to get the right affects but in the end I loved the way it turned out.

If you look closely at the Graphic 45 cling mounted stamp I colored in the image with the Terri Sproul Pearl Powders.

For the flag I painted the red stripes with originally Acrylic paint and topped it off with Sakura's 3D Crystal Lacquer.

This card was a very simple coloring technique simply using Terri Sproul's Pearl Powders and any stamp.  So, here is what you need.

Sakura Hobby Craft Suppies:

• 3D Crystal Lacquer
• Terri Sproul Pearl Powder

Other Supplies:

• Kraft Cardstock
• BoBunny Anthem Paper Stack
• Wild Orchard - Mini Paper Flowers
• Satin Ribbon
• Paint Brush
• Water
• Distress Ink
• Staz on Black Ink

Step One:

Gather all your necessary supplies needed.

Step Two:

Cut your Kraft cardstock or cardstock of choice to 5 1/2" x 11, and score at 5 1/2". Cut your BoBunny Anthem collection at 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" (2) pieces that will be for the first layer for front and inside.  Then cut another piece at 4 6/8 " x 4 6/8".  Finally cut a small piece of kraft cardstock for your stamp image.  Oh and the third layer of the front of my card came in the BoBunny Anthem stack, and I just cut and trimmed to fit my card.

Step Three:

Once you paper is cut you can distress with ink and I used Tim Holtz Vintage Photo.  Once all that is done you can start adhering to your Kraft cardstock.  Then stamp your image onto your kraft cardstock that was about 3 x 3 3/4".  Make sure you use Staz On Black Ink, because otherwise the ink will bleed, and you don't want that.

Step Four:

Next you can take out your Terri Sproul Pearl Powder, brush, and Crystal Lacquer and begin painting, but before you do that, if you look at the little girl on top you see that the stamp isn't really a flag, so what I did was draw in some lines and created a line, and I just used a pencil for that.

Once you get that all done you will have something similar to this.

For the dots I just mixed some of the Terri Sproul's Aquamarine Pearl Powder and dipped the end of my paint brush and spotted away.  I carried that same color to her socks as well.  On the edges of the kraft cardstock I brushed some of the Gold Pearl Powder and I sponged on the distress ink to age it alot more.  Oh for her sink I used the Garnet Pearl Powder and a bit of the Aquamarine for her eyes.  I used a red marker for her lips.

Step Five:

Place your flowers and ribbon and you have completed a Pearl Powder painting.  So, not much to it, but I think she made a lovely Pearl Powder model.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial be sure to checkout Sakura Hobby Craft online store and take advantage of the coupon code below.

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