Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Today is Full of Possibilities

Hi everyone!

This past week I got the new die set called Funky Floral 3.  I love the Funky Florals (1, 2 and 3) because they just give you so much variety in one set.
The dies look like this - As you can see, each dies has all the pieces to that flower or leaf.  I like that...no more guessing what pieces go together.  It's also easy to keep track of the dies because they are bigger!
I cut the some of the flowers using Distress Watercolor paper.  I colored them with a variety of Distress Ink in Tattered Rose, Worn Lipstick and Mustard Seed.  The green is Peeled Paint, Evergreen Bough and Bundled Sage.  I added Clear Rock Candy over the flowers to give them some sparkle and texture.
So now what to do with the flowers I created?  I decided on a Framed Panel with a favorite Paper Doll.  Follow along and I'll show you what I created...

First I used Collage Medium to adhere paper from the French Industrial paper stash as a foundation for the collage.  Then I cut/ripped up pieces of Worn Wallpaper and layered them on top.  A final coat of Collage Medium over the top of the wallpaper and I left it to dry.
 
Once dry, I scribbled Gathered Twigs Distress Crayon over the edges of the paper and rubbed it it. Remember to use a wet wipe to manipulate the crayon over the surface.
 I ripped up a piece of a vintage reader book to add some text to the collage.  Again, I adhered it with Collage Medium, added a layer over the top and let it dry.  Then added the crayon work to blend in.
 That looks yummy to me!
I painted the frame of the Framed Panel with Antique Linen Distress Paint.  Once dry, I rubbed Collage Medium over the surface of the frame to seal.  Not a "must-do" but I like the way it gives the frame a smooth finish.
Adhere the completed frame to the back with the collage.
 I love these ladies and in the biggest size that comes in the Paper Dolls package they are perfect for this project.  I still stand by using Clear Gesso over the Paper Dolls to help keep their color so that is just what I did - once dry, I colored them with a variety of Distress Markers.
I used a double stack of foam pads to raise the ladies over the Baseboard.  The Timepiece has been colored with three colored of Distress Crayon - Tattered Rose, Shabby Shutters and Gathered Twigs.  I have added a Clock Hand to the Timepiece with a Long Fastener.  I also added a Quote Chip at the bottom.
Now to add the flowers to the collage.  They really can be placed anywhere.  Much of it depends on how many flowers you created.
 I love this grouping of very different flowers.  The color is what brings them together.
I added the fork from the silverware set to hold a small flag made from cardstock and a Remnant Rub.  I thought the two sentiments went together perfectly, since it really is up to us to make any possibility of good into reality.
Here is the finished piece.  You don't see much of the Worn Wallpaper...just hints here are there.  I already have this piece on an easel in my craft room so I can see it every day.  I mean who doesn't need a daily reminder to think of all the good things that are possible each day!

They just look happy...which makes me happy.
now carry on,
paula

31 comments:

  1. I'd be happy sitting inside that creation myself!!! I love it! Beautiful work.

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  2. This is so beautiful! And I LOVE what you have done with those flowers.

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  3. A really fabulous make!! I totally adore how you did the background, (it reminds me of one you did years and years back, and made me first follow you). Love how you built up the rest of the collage too, those ladies truly look happy and the flowers look amazing!

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    1. thank you Astrid! Appreciate that you even remember something I did years ago!

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  4. Fantastic! Thanks for so many tips!

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  5. The funky florals marry perfectly with the ladies who are a tad bit funky themselves. ☺ You have really nailed the technique for tinting them. The depth created in your collaged paper layers is amazing and that's the best use of a silverware piece--EVER!

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  6. Just perfectly vintage!! Love the layers, the ladies and those flowers xx

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  7. beautiful project Paula, those ladies are just so adorable and those rock candy florals look good enough to eat, hugs kath xxx

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    1. I sure loved working with the florals...trying to come up with another idea to use them today!

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  8. Love your project Paula and what a great daily reminder too! I keep my Grateful Heart project (from your class a few years back) on display for the very same reason.

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    1. I sure loved that class and the project! I have mine in my work space for the same reason.

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  9. Yummy in deed... oh this is so awesome... LOVE the flowers and that background ... I feel some play time coming on ...

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  10. These florals complete this whole project. Absolutely stunningly put together!

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  11. So so lovely!! The way you colored the paper dolls is exquisite!! So very inspiring!!

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    1. thank you - the clear gesso really makes a difference for brighter, lasting color. I still use Matte Fixative Spray at the end just to be safe.

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  12. This is wonderful in every way Paula. I love those colorful ladies and the fabulous sparkly Funky Florals!!! I never thought to use the clear gesso, but certainly will try that now!

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    1. Cheiron - read my comment to Ann below for more tips on using the clear gesso.

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  13. Oh Paula this is delightfully quirky and happy! I adore all of the little details like the fork holder and the clock arm rest. I really need to get some of that clear gesso!

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    1. thank you...and yes you must - to me it's a game changed for the paper dolls!

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  14. So glad I stole a moment to check this out, it’s wonderful Paula! Those funky florals look so lovely colored with the distress inks! I will definitely try out your clear gesso technique on my paper dolls, they look amazing! Thanks so much for sharing this piece with us, I love the reminder and the inspiring beauty!

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    1. Ann, When you use the clear gesso over the paper doll just make sure you keep rubbing it in till almost dry. I go top to bottom a fe times and then right to left and few times. Keep repeating till all the streaks are gone. Tilt it to the light to see if you missed any spots. Test it out one you don't care about just to get a feel for how little you really need. I swear it works like a charm to keep the color brighter, longer.

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  15. This is such a wonderful project and a great reminder...you’re right they do look really happy! I truly love everything you make...thank you for sharing and all the wonderful tips and tricks you always provide! Great one on the clear gesso, going to have to try that. Thanks, Paula!

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