Cadence cream foil bond and DMC metallic foil

Hellooo there!

This Thursday I have a video tute on how to give gilding effects to your projects using the Cream foil bond from Cadence and the foil sheets from Dress My Craft!

This gilding effect gives a lovely rustic finish to your projects.

You can use the foil bond(glue) with stencils or do a free hand pattern with a brush or your fingers, allow to dry, stick the foil sheet and pull it...tadaa...you have a lovely gilded effect left on the surface!
Here is what I did with it today!

A desk top accessory which says "BLOOM" using the gilded effect.



There are more pictures in the video below.
The tutorial is here...enjoy and let me know what you think!

I have lot of pictures too in the video where I have used the foil bond on various projects. Do have a look.

That's it for today.

Until my next creative journey,
Happy crafting and recycling.
Cheers.
Rupa

Products from the store

Decoupage tissues
Very chalk paints from Cadendence -October mist
Very chalky paint- purple lilac
Cream foil bond from Cadence
Foil sheets from Dress my craft

Decoupage glue from Cadence

candle decoupage, candle paints and Dora metallic paints

Hello and welcome to my THURSDAY tutorial.

With the next round of festivities to come, all you all ready to make some festive gifts for your near and dear ones?
Today I have a video tutorial on candle decoupage and ways to spruce up an ordinary candle sing Cadence candle paints and Dora metallic paints on wood.
After watching this video am sure you will be able to make these easily at home for this coming festive season.
So lets start.
Here is what all I have made today!

Here is the video to making these.

Do let me know your comments and feed back and if you have any doubts ,do leave a comment.

Until my next creative journey,

Happy crafting and upcycling.

Cheers.

Rupa.

Products from the store

Decoupage tissues

Charming garden

Untamed Roses

Mini craft iron

Cadence candle paint (emerald)

Dora metallic paints

silver gold

Antique gold

Green

Exploring Cadence beton relief paste and stencils

Helllooo...
Rupa here and this Thursday I have a video tutorial!

I am going to take you through some basic decoupage and the use of Cadence jumbo stencils and the Beton relief paste to create a HOME DECOR PROJECT with some utility too!
So are you ready..
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Here are the products that I am working with today...

Cadence Decoupage glue
Cadence Stencil 
Cadence Beton Relief paste
cadence Stencil adhesive spray
Cadence Vintage Gesso
paints of your choice
brushes and palette knife
sponge roller

Here is what I made...

Look at the lovely texture and the concrete/stone effect with the Beton relief paste!

Crisp stenciling and blending of colors with the sponge roller!

Here is the link to the video tutorial.

Do watch and let me know your feedback.

Thanks for stopping by!

Until my next creative journey,

Happy crafting and recycling.

Cheers,

Rupa

DMC Stencils grab bag!

Helloo...
Rupa here this THURSDAY with an upcycled project using the newly launched stencils by Crafters Corner!

Yes...these are DRESS MY CRAFT STENCILS (set of 12) amazingly intricate stencils.



These are A4 size stencils and can be used in many many ways...your creativity, your imagination and these stencils can create some amazingggg projects!
Here is one stencil that I have played with for this entire project! The beauty of these stencils is that there a a lot of elements in one stencil, there is a focal point and in the back ground, there are other small elements too which can be used separately or as a whole!

For today's project, I have upcycled an old wooden stool, a heirloom from my native place which is sure  to be more that 75 yrs!



Well at the end, this looks even more antique and precious and ofcourse a statement piece!



Let's jump start to the process...

I start by sanding the top and then apply a coat of gesso. Once dry, I have used the stencil and done a double shaded stenciling using chalk paints.

Next, using modepodge, I have decoupaged a floral tissue on top of the stenciled area. It amazing how the stencil work is seen thru the tissue!

Here is a close up of the tissue decoupaged on top of the stenciling! I love how vintage it is already looking! 

 I have then masked all the 4 sides and then done some distressing using  brush and paint.

I stenciled some little elements from the stencils on all the four sides and repeated the decoupage of smaller prints on the 4 sides.

 

Using some home made modelling paste and the same stencil, I have created texture on all the 4 sides. The intricate pattern of the stencil gives a nice, crisp texture!

Once the modelling paste is dry, I mask the sides again and have used chalk paints to created a shaded look .

Time to remove the masking tape and revel the final look! I did some dry brushing to highlight the textures and also to give some age to this project!

 

Then sealed the entire project with 2 coats of varnish and the stool was ready to make an appearance!

I love how this ONE STENCIL has helped me give this project an antique and priceless look! You can get creative and use the stencil in more than one way! I have combined decoupage with stenciling to create this project and loved the outcome!

Do let me know your thought about this project and GRAB that BAG of STENCILS today!

I will see you see you soon with more inspirations on these stencils!

Until my next creative journey,

Happy crafting and recycling.

Cheers.

Faux metal and rust play with PLAID!

Hellooo and welcome to another Thursday!

My today's Plaid play is all about FAUX GALVANIZED METAL technique using chalk paints and then to give it a rusted finish using the Plaid texture paints in Dark rust and light rust.
I have upcycled a few items of this project and you can see it all in the video tutorial

Here is the entire family together!



It's so easy to do amazing faux techniques with the wide range of chalk paints available at Crafters Corner!
A closer look at the faux metal and rust look...



For the you tube link on the making of today's project, click here.



I hope you give this technique a try and do let me know your view on the same.
I will see you next week with another plaid play.

Until my next creative journey,
Happy crafting and recycling.
Cheers,
Rupa

Products from Plaid

Liquid Leaf -silver
Chalk paint- sheep skin
Chalk paint- castle
Satin finish varnish
Dark rust - painted finishes
Light rust - painted finishes

Distress play with PLAID

Hellooooo...Its THURSDAY and am here!
 So happy to nbe back after a small break and today I have video tutorial to share.
I have had queries on Distressing and I have tried to answer all of it here with a project. The product highlight for today is the Plaid Home decor Scraper.

You will see how I have used it in the video and also I have a surprise inclusion in this video...something you will drool for and is available only with Crafters Corner!
So here is what I have made today.



Lots of distressing and different techniques...



If you wish to de-stress yourselves with distressing, watch the video here!


Would love to hear your feedback.

Thanks and I will see you next week with another Plaid play.

Products used from Plaid

Plaid Scraper
Plaid Chalk paints
Mod podge Gloss
Home decor Satin finish varnish

Until my next creative journey,
Happy crafting and recycling.
Cheers,
Rupa

Wrap up post for July with PLAID !

Hellooo Crafty folks...
It's Thursday  and am glad to be here today. I have a wrap up of all the PLAID play that I did this month.
You can have them all on one post here and click on the one that you have missed or would like to view again.

PROJECT 1

 I started the month with Quick crackle with Mod podge.
Here I showed you how to use mod podge to create crackle and then decoupage too.

This is what I made...

If you wish to see the video of the making, click here.



PROJECT 2

This was Antique play with Plaid, where I showed you how to use Antique matte mod podge . I had up cycled some empty pill bottles to create kitchen shakers!
 Here they are...

The video is here!



PROJECT 3
And finally I had Fusion play with Plaid. Here I combined mixed media and decoupage technique with chalk paints to show you an altered project.
Here are some pics...





Enjoy your stay here and I will see you next month with my Plaid play.

Until my next creative journey,
Happy crafting and recycling.
Cheers,
Rupa

FAUX palette wood play with Plaid.

Hellloo...
It's the last THURSDAY of this month and I have seen you 5 times this month! I thought I will end this month with a video tutorial on how to paint FAUX PALETTE WOOD with chalk paints on any smooth surface.




The technique that I show can be done on mdf or art journals or even card stock. All you need is some gesso and a few chalk paints(colors of your choice).

Do watch the video, give the technique a try and get back to me if you have any queries.

The faux palette is one of my fav techniques and I have done a lot of projects using it. I have some pictures at the end of the video which should give you a lot of project ideas too.

Here is what I made today with a piece of mdf board, chalk paints and some old keys!

I will see you next week with another Plaid play.

Until my next creative journey,

Happy crafting and recycling.

Cheers

Rupa

Products from PLAID

Home decor chalk paints

Home decor satin finish varnish

stencil brush from plaid

TINT play with PLAID!

Good morning!
I've been waiting for this Thursday as I wanted to share an amazing product with you.

My play with scrap wood is getting better, thanks to the range of paints from PLAID!

Today I want to highlight this Wood Tint(walnut) from Home decor.

I have a detailed video tutorial on how to use it and the project share along with it.

If you are wood lover like me, then this is a must buy. The possibilities are endless and you can make new wood look old, instantly with the tint!

Click the link below to see the video.

Here is what I created with wood scraps.


Now they make one of a kind home decor pieces...what say???


Products used from the store...
Homedecor wood tint
Chalk paint
Satin finish varnish
Plaid Stencil (Alibaba)

I will see you with another Plaid play next Thursday.

Until my next creative journey,
Happy crafting and recycling.

Cheers.

Crackle play with PLAID.

Good morning!
The beginning of a new month and also a Thursday! I am here to share with you a PLAID project using their CRACKLE medium.


I have done a comparison  about Folk art and Home decor crackle medium both of which are from Plaid.

Here is the completed project using Home decor crackle medium.



Here is the you tube link to the same.



Do get back to me with your experiences about using this product and also if you do have any query.

I will see you next week with another Plaid play.

Util my next creative journey,
Happy crafting and recycling.
Cheers,
Rupa

Products from Plaid

  Modpodge matte
Chalkpaints
 satin finish varnish
Multi surface paints
Mini daubers

Glitter and shimmer with DRESS MY CRAFT !

Good morning!

Rupa here with a different kind of inspiration for you this month. I am here to share with you the lovely glitter and sparkle sequins byDRESS MY CRAFT. You have to see it to believe it…to see the range and colors. 

There are 13 different colors, all of them pastel and subtle but high on glitter and the bonus is the smart jars that they come in! Yes, the recycler in me is already thinking about the empty jars, lol! The names of these sequins too are equally unique and fancy!

Earlier this month, our DT Sampada had created some amazing shaker embellishments with these sequins. As I am not a card maker, the challenge on me to create something in my style was building up and I admit I had a few sleepless nights!

So, here I am sharing how I have used these cute, adorable sequins MY WAY…in altered art and recycled crafting.

Here we go…The pictures should explain how I used them If you do have queries, do leave a comment and I shall get back to you.

PROJECT 1- I decided to make what I love making these days…junk journals with these sequins! Confused???? 

I made a pregnancy journal/mother hood book for a dear friend who is expecting I decided   to go with a neutral tone of sequins here and chose the one in peach…PINK PASTEL SEQUINS to do up this journal.

Here is how I have decorated the cover with the sequins. It very well compliments the image and I glad how its adds that bit of glitter and glamour to the front cover. A sneek into the inside of the book…I hope to add some sequins to some of the pages randomly!

PROJECT 2- What I LOVE most…recycling and altered art! I am sure many of you have this lying in your kitchen…all clogged and of no use!

Wondering what it is….the dear old faithful TEA STRAINER, lol!

 A tea lover that I am, I could not bear to throw these strainers and decided to make a home décor item and incorporate some sequins into them!

Here is what I did…

Don’t you think the birds have found a cozy little home! The aroma of the tea should keep them warm too! I have covered the rim of the strainer wit these lovely green sequins…BLOSSOM WITH GREEN SEQUINS! True to the name, it does add that brightness to this project. The lush greenery of nature combined with the warmth of the coconut coir does make it livable for these birds!

 I made a little distressed hanging sign here and the handle has been covered with cotton rope and I have distressed the edges with sequins! 

I like the play of sequins here with a little vintage and distressed back ground!

What do you have to say…now don’t throw those strainers out!

PROJECT 3-Moving to bit of mixed media that I am playing around these days, I decided to make a door plate for my little princess! She has a pink room and I thought I will make one with pink and purple!

However, I don’t enjoy this combo, I decided t o make a mixed media background for it. I played with some paints, stencils, dry brushing and created a background on a chipboard piece.

 I then cut out the alphabets using Spellbinders die and alternated the pink and purple sequins it… PRINCESSMIX SEQUINS and ANGEL SEQUINS ! Even the names were perfect for this project. I sprayed some inks on the sequins too and finally embellished with some pink flowers too! Here is how it looks!

My daughter found this project the best…for obvious reasons, lol!

PROJECT 4- Valentine’s day is around the corner and so thought to make something along those lines! Here I have altered a little packaging box. 

I made a shaker heart using the Tim Holtz alterations die and have filled it with the flavor of the season…yes.. LITTLE HEARTS! 

These don’t have the glitter and sparkle and are just right for this project.

The box opens to reveal a mini accordion album which obviously is incomplete without the photos ! I have made a pull out with the mini heart die and have used some sequins there.

Also you see this mini bottle filled with SAY IT WITH HEARTSSEQUINS! Perfect as the name suggests…say it.. I have a little message note squeezed into the bottle along with the sequins!

 A cupid charm adds to the plot and makes it an adorable gift for that special person, what say???

PROJECT 5- Frankly, by now I was drained! I couldn’t think of any other way to use these…there was a creative block in me for a couple of days! It was only when my little one remarked saying..”amma, only you get such lovely craft goodies in courier” !...I decided I need to involve her in my next project!

The joy on her face when I told her if she wanted to play with these sequins is priceless!

So here are some kiddo projects…simple to do and makes them happy too!

So, got her to alter 2 mini liquor bottles. 

I just applied white glue all over it and asked her to roll it on a heap of sequins! I have used yellow and teal here…SUNSHINE YELLOW and PLAY WITH GREEN SEQUINS.

 Next I asked her sprinkle some blue sequins…SEA BREEZE SEQUINS on a T- lite holder. 

She was thrilled and amused that I let her use my craft supplies! Such simple pleasures these kids have, wish I could be content like her!

This is all I have for you today! So what are you waiting for…grab those jars of sequins now and think out of the box to use them!

Until my next creative journey,

Happy crafting and recycling.

Cheers,

Rupa