The idea and technique behind this page has been on my mind for awhile. Let me start out by saying that Fall is my favorite season. Over here we don't really 'get' all four seasons, but for Fall it does cool down slightly. So how do you know when it's Fall here? When Starbucks starts making their Pumpkin Spice Lattes... something I wait all year for; it's my absolute favorite Starbucks drink!!! Pumpkin + Coffee? Why wasn't this thought of before???
Talkin' Technique: "Rock 'n' Roll" and Resist
There were two techniques I had wanted to try, and this was the perfect opportunity to try both! I'd seen other crafters do this, so I wanted to try for myself (and put my own spin on it).
"Rock 'n' Roll" is when you ink a stamp all over in one color (usually lighter) and then roll just the edges onto another ink. The results look really neat because now you have a multi-colored leaf! Perfect for Fall!
"Rock 'n' Roll" is when you ink a stamp all over in one color (usually lighter) and then roll just the edges onto another ink. The results look really neat because now you have a multi-colored leaf! Perfect for Fall!
The next technique I wanted to try was Resist (with the use of Embossing Powder). Basically, instead of masking something off (which would make something look closer), the Embossed image resists the ink, which makes it fall behind the image. Falling leaves look so much more complex this way. Resist also keeps the stamped image true to its color, so when I put ink over it, it just wipes off. I used Distress Inks for this, and clear embossed on top of that.
Onto the rest of the page...
It's really subtle, but I wanted some shimmer on the background. I sprayed some copper spray through a stencil and added a little perfect pearls for a little extra shimmer. :) Can't get enough of shimmer!
Then I colored my images with my Inktense pencils and fussy cut them out. This, as well as embossing all of my leaves was super labor intensive, but well worth it!
I knew I wanted something to ground my central image, but wasn't exactly sure how I wanted it to look. I knew I wanted burlap and cheesecloth (TEXTURE!!) and some brads to hold it down. I played around with different colors (painting the burlap green, red, white... tinting the cheesecloth lighter, darker, more yellow, then just washed most of that out, ha!). I decided natural burlap looked best with the light green cheesecloth. I glued this down with some matte Gel Medium (because of the texture). I did use some of the red painted burlap as a sort of stamp around the edges (for more visual texture).
For the sentiment, I die cut two pieces from two paper pads. The text was a little strong, so to soften it, I used some white Distress Paint and spread it with my fingers. Then I inked the edges with some Distress ink and the foam tool. I wrote the script with India ink and a dip pen. Messed up a little, but with the white paint, it was able to wipe away with an alcohol wipe (just don't wipe too much).
For a finishing touch, I put some Glossy Accents on the pumpkins to make them stand out. After I thought I was finished, I added some sparkly Mod Podge over the leaves.
Then I colored my images with my Inktense pencils and fussy cut them out. This, as well as embossing all of my leaves was super labor intensive, but well worth it!
I knew I wanted something to ground my central image, but wasn't exactly sure how I wanted it to look. I knew I wanted burlap and cheesecloth (TEXTURE!!) and some brads to hold it down. I played around with different colors (painting the burlap green, red, white... tinting the cheesecloth lighter, darker, more yellow, then just washed most of that out, ha!). I decided natural burlap looked best with the light green cheesecloth. I glued this down with some matte Gel Medium (because of the texture). I did use some of the red painted burlap as a sort of stamp around the edges (for more visual texture).
For the sentiment, I die cut two pieces from two paper pads. The text was a little strong, so to soften it, I used some white Distress Paint and spread it with my fingers. Then I inked the edges with some Distress ink and the foam tool. I wrote the script with India ink and a dip pen. Messed up a little, but with the white paint, it was able to wipe away with an alcohol wipe (just don't wipe too much).
For a finishing touch, I put some Glossy Accents on the pumpkins to make them stand out. After I thought I was finished, I added some sparkly Mod Podge over the leaves.
Supplies
Supplies listed below.
Picture 1:
Distress Inks: Barn Door, Spiced Marmalade, Wild Honey, Peeled Paint, Vintage Photo
Versafine, Versamark
Blending tools, Recollections clear Emboss Powder
Picture 2:
Inktense Pencils and water brush
Heidi Swapp Honeycomb Stencil
Perfect Pearls: Copper (and copper colored spray) and brushes
Mod Podge: Sparkle
Glossy Accents
Picture 3:
Cheesecloth and Burlap (from Michael's)
Copper brads (by Recollections)
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist: Kiwi
Distress Paints: Picket Fence, Fired Brick
Matte Gel
Picture 4:
My Mind's Eye: Market Lost and Found Christmas
Sizzix: Fancy Labels #6
Dipping pen and India ink (not shown)
Distress Inks: Barn Door, Spiced Marmalade, Wild Honey, Peeled Paint, Vintage Photo
Versafine, Versamark
Blending tools, Recollections clear Emboss Powder
Picture 2:
Inktense Pencils and water brush
Heidi Swapp Honeycomb Stencil
Perfect Pearls: Copper (and copper colored spray) and brushes
Mod Podge: Sparkle
Glossy Accents
Picture 3:
Cheesecloth and Burlap (from Michael's)
Copper brads (by Recollections)
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist: Kiwi
Distress Paints: Picket Fence, Fired Brick
Matte Gel
Picture 4:
My Mind's Eye: Market Lost and Found Christmas
Sizzix: Fancy Labels #6
Dipping pen and India ink (not shown)