On Monday I showed you some papers that I had coloured myself for an original look to my cards, and I said I would show you what I was doing with them.
The first paper was shown with the actual blog post but the second paper was one I created using my home made texture paste and I did that vidoe over a year ago.
It is really easy to do using cheap talcum powder and if you add it to an air tight container it will last you for a long time, and it costs pennies.
I make up what I think I will need and store the rest for another time, and I have come back to that six months later and it is still ok,
Here is the video for making your own paste ...
The photo shows the second paper I created and over the top of the paste
I sprinkled some teal embossing powder and heated it.
The paste will bubble a little but it all adds to the texture and gives a lovely finish.
I used circle nesting dies to cut out the frames and then I fussy cut one of the butterflies out of the paper.
I coloured it with alcohol markers and curled the wings round a pencil and then added it into one of the circle frames.
Small pearls have been added to the body line and I found a pearl flourish in my bit box and cut that to fit as a butterfly trail. I used some tiny bits that are left over form the flourish and used them as antennae on the butterfly itself.
Hope you like
Bye for now ...
Hugs xx
Morning - really enjoyed watching this video. I just might have a go with the paste. One question, why do you use white paint in the mix? Janet Boyne
ReplyDeleteYou can use any colour paint that you have but white paint is easier to colour afterwards if you want to. Cxx
DeleteGood Morning Christina and all that visit today. What an interesting video this morning. I think I saw this the first time around ... But I still enjoyed it as much this morning. I wish there were more hours in the day as I would love to have a go at this. But at the moment getting my brother settled in at the care home is really taking precious time up along with our other activities. But I have saved this because I really want to try it. Thankyou Christina.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone. Please stay safe and well 🙏
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Hello Christina, thanks for this easy to follow video ~ I’ll definitely have a go at making my own texture paste using your ingredients and method. Hugs, Maggie Coleman xx
ReplyDeleteGreat card and I enjoyed the video as well. I missed out on a lot of your videos. You have quite the library after all those years of making cards
ReplyDeleteChristine Cloutier
I love the circle frames you made and the beautiful butterfly! The homemade texture paste sounds interesting! Might have to give that a try!
ReplyDeleteHi Christina I love your video's. Very creative. This is one I've never tried. Take care. Vicki L Phillips
ReplyDeletei will have to watch the video. the card is stunning. i wouldn't have thought of combining them but they look great.
ReplyDeleteHi! I actually used this idea. I have some alcohol inks and stencils. I didn't have the paste but used some caulk (old) that I had. It turned out not too bad. Texture was rough but interesting. Thanks for the ideas Marilyn Coombs
ReplyDeleteQuite the technique! And it works!
ReplyDeleteSharon Brand
Such a pretty card in its simplicity. Love it. Gail knapton
ReplyDeletewow, I like this stunning butterfly!
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting video Christina - and that butterfly is just amazing. Thank you. Ethne Gloss
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