Ken Oliver Liquid Metal Fun - With Spotlight Designer Riti Poddar

Today we are sharing yet another post on the new Ken Oliver liquid metals added to the store very recently! These little bottles have power pact results! And trust me you really would want to try them out soon! After the last post we decided to share this awesome product with Riti to get her feedback and she has created some marvelous projects for you all. Over to Riti with all the amazing details!

Hey Friends & Crafty Peeps,

This is Riti Poddar here today on The Lulupu Blog and am Super Excited & Happy to be Guest Designing!! Thank You Karuna & the entire team of Lulupu to have given me this wonderful opportunity to showcase my work & style using the "Ken Oliver - Liquid Metals"

I will not be going into further details about the product as My fellow Crafter Jaya Raghuvanshi has already Posted about the same in details. If you missed her post here is the link. 

I made a few projects using thes fabulous Liquid Metals.. 

And I Have a Video Tutorial for you all at the end of this post !

My 1st project is this pretty Watercolored Card:

Mixed Media Canvas using Inka gold - Pictorial

                               

Hello friends... Irma here , I'am so glad to meet you again. This month our team is very Happy because this is our special month ! LULUPU turns 4 & we have so many surprises for you.... xoxoxo:)

To celebrate our Birhtday we have so many many prizes for you !! 

First  : a super Bumper Raffle  worth Rs 15000 worth from Prima Marketing to be won...so what you have to do..., you will join in raffle  here

Second : Lulupu Bithday Crossword Puzzle !! one Lucky winner will receive a gorgeous package of goodies!  How to Play ?? lets see here

Third : Lulupu Bithday Insta Contest !! one Lucky winner will receive a gorgeous package of goodies!  How to Play ?? lets see here

but wait.... we still have another game to celebrating our birthday with a Grid Birthday Challenge

lets see what our team make a create wonderful Birthday Grid for all of you to play along with us!

so this is our month Challenge !

Birthday Grid #59

Rules of this month Challenge is  to create a card or Layout  on a Birthday Theme , and 2 (two ) prizes for the winner in each category .For complete information please visit here

So guys....what I created for this special time is a mixed media canvas....

I made a home decor with a double canvas and have shared a complete pictorial step by step so i hope it will help you to create something similar or even better . : )

here it is!

Step by Step Pictorial

 I prepared 2 (two) canvases size 20 cm x 30cm and 15cm x15cm

draw a line where you want to add the small canvass on top

Paint around with black gesso. Do the same with a small canvas on back  

Create a bricks texture with modelling paste and a stencil

do the same as the previous one for the smaller canvas

Now stick the smaller canvas on the top of the bigger canvas with

 a hot glue gun and spray with ink .

I used a mica powder at the edge and sprayed with a little water  

inside the small canvas I covered with Texture paste

 and added a cheese cloth as embellishment

I printed my sentiment and coloured it with distress ink  ( evergreen bough )

after that I distressed my journaling with distress tool and fussy cut word by word

with a black sharpie pen I then went around the edges 

I colored  my title with inka gold in Copper Color

I colored  the chippie bird cage with inka gold Gold Color

and I colored my resin with perfect pearls

also a charm and the door I coloured with Inka Gold in Ice Blue color

after I finished coloring all embellishment I decorated them on my canvas 

after I fixed all things in the right composition I repainted again with inka gold

I thought I missed something ...yes a texture paste ! so I added a few at the corner and some place to give more texture 

After I added some texture paste I colored with inka gold in Turquiz Gold

here is some closer

That's all from me, I hope  I've inspired you to try out make something different

All the product I used , you will find at Lulupu Craft Store

There is still time to submit your wonderful project and we can't wait to see your work!

Have a great days, Happy crafting !

Hugs,

Irma Tirza

CASE this sketch - Mixed Media Layout

Hello dear crafters, 

How are you all doing. Are you all enjoying the challenge this month - Babies - A lil bit of heaven :) 

Lulupu Challenge#52 - BABY - A little bit of Heaven!

Do check out the post and link your entries to win an awesome goodie bag from Lulupu. 

For this post, we have a CASE sketch from Tanvi, which  I have interpreted in the canvas layout. 

Here is the full look of the layout. I have used pattern paper on canvas along with some stencilling and use of gelatoes. The focus of the canvas is the picture which I have laid out on a die cut circle. To add some interest, I have used some ceramic flowers, and lace trims from my personal stash and some pearl embellishments. The sentiments are die cut and coloured with gelatoes

Here's a close up look of the die cut sentiments and the patterned paper with the lace. I hope you liked my project. 

See you all soon!

Love,

Dolly

Supplies available at Lulupu:

Gelatoes

Distress Inks

Big Shot

Lace trims

Mixed Media Canvas

Hey Guys,

Dolly here! How are you all doing? Are you enjoying the weekly creative dose shared at Lulupu. If not, please hop onto the site to check out some amazing stuff happening this month. Our talented DT's are sharing lovely techniques and inspiration throughout the month.
This month's Challenge-50 is all about the beach holiday/ summer splash! So link up your projects for a chance to win a lovely hamper from Lulupu.

This week, I have created a mixed media canvas with the help of some gesso, tissue paper, embossing paste and lovely ink sprays from dylusions and distress inks.

 I have a step by step guide on how this canvas can be created:

1. Coat the canvas with a thin layer of gesso. 

2. Add layer of tissue to give some texture, Recoat with gesso if needed. Let it dry

3. Using embossing paste with stencil, add dimensions to the canvas. Let it dry

4. Add color using any ink sprays, in my case, I have used Lindys Startburst - Down the rabbit hole, Rangers Dylusions in Lime Green and London Blue.  Lets the inks spread and use heat gun to dry. 

5. Using gesso with stencil, I have added some more texture in the focal area where my sentiment will be placed. 

6. Added some random circular designs with distress inks sprays - brushed pewter.

7. For the sentiments, I have hand written the words in small pieces of cardstock which was given a border with black marker.

8. I have also used wood veneers which have been painted gold and glossy accents drops to embellish the project.

Here are some close ups:

I hope you have enjoyed the step-by-step guide! Thanks for stopping by!

Love, 

Dolly

Supplies available at Lulupu:

Inkssentials Glossy Accents Precision Tip

Gesso

White Studio 490 Embossing Paste

Stationer's Desk Laser Cut Wood Icons

Inspired by the sea - Mixed Media Canvas

Hello friends,

Kripa here with my take on this months challenge

Summer Splash

For a while, Ive been wanting to create something about my favorite affirmations. One of them is the subject of my canvas today. Its very easy to get frustrated and run down by a sea of emotions resulting from the challenges life throws our way. But, if one takes a different perspective, from the same set of events/ challenges will arise inspiration, balance and inner peace. Happiness is a choice, not a result.

Ive interpreted Summer theme with the waves of the mighty sea and a ship in a bottle! Cant imagine making a project without my Silhouette Cameo. All the shapes - anchor, seahorse, sea weed, ship in a bottle, birds, sand dollar and a few other random shapes have all been cut with the Silhouette machine.

The background has lots of texture paste, sand texture, gesso - black and white, crackle paste and a variety of fabric, mesh, tissue paper. There were a dozen techniques used to create interesting texture, here is one : apply a fairly thick layer of texture paste. Stamp into it when semi dry. Remember to wash your stamp immediately. Ive stamped Kaisercraft texture stamps and Tim Holtz embossing folder to create patterns in the texture paste. Scroll down to read all the supplies from the Lulupu store used for this project.

Our theme this month can be interpreted in many different ways. Click here to read all the details. I hope to have inspired you in someway today, look forward to seeing your take on this challenge.

Cheers,

Kripa

List of supplies from the Lulupu store

Silhouette Cameo2 Electonic Cutter

Collage & Notebook Tim Holtz Texture Fades Embossing 

Modelling Paste - Sakura Acrylic Tube

Flutter Texture Clear Stamps 2"X5"

Arty Texture Clear Stamps 2"X5"

Gesso - Sakura Acrylic Tube

Archival Dye Ink - Jet Black

Faded Jeans Distress Ink Pad

Tweedle Dee Denim Flat Fabio

Little Lindy- TURQUOISE

Neutrals-American Crafts Cardstock Pack 5X7 - 60/Pkg

Heidi Swapp Silicone Craft Mat 18"X24"

Mixed media canvas using gelatos

Hello Friends!!!

Neha here,  today I am sharing with you a mixed media canvas using different techniques with Gelatos.  

Mixed media canvas

Gelatos are creamy, compact pigment sticks that glide easily onto paper, canvas, wood, and more. They give vibrant color and coverage and can be used dry (you can blend them easily without water by just using your finger) or dissolved with water to create cool watercolor effect. 

In this canvas I have used Gelatos to color canvas using drip technique, with stencils, stamping, coloring stamped image etc. I also have a pictorial below describing the entire process.  So lets get started...

Steps: 

1. I started with a thick chipboard and gessoed it. It gives a smooth and even background for the base. 

2. Next I scribbled  Raspberry and watermelon from Gelatos Mix and Match tropical set in the middle of the canvas.

3. Sprayed some water over them using mini misters. 

4. As gesso offers resistance, the gelatos simply dilute and pour down the canvas beautifully - rather than absorbing into it and appearing like blobs of color. I did the same in opposite direction also.

5. Sprinkled some salt to give it more dimension and texture. 

6. When it dried, just removed it with a tissue paper. 

7. You can see the effect of adding salt.

8. Next I used gelatos Margarita mix and Snow cone through different stencils and just blended them with fingers before lifting up the stencils. 

9. You can also use Gelatos for stamping. Just spritz some water over the stamp, rub gelatos over it and stamp the image. The image is subtle and not sharp like you would get with ink. If you want a soft watercolor effect, this is a great way to go.

10. I used a couple of texture and script stamps from Bo Bunny and Butterfly stamp from Kaisercarft.

11. Then I used DIs Black soot and Vintage photo at the edges.

12. Added some more texture using Texture paste and stencils and our background is ready. 

Now you can apply gel medium over the canvas if you want this background to be permanent or otherwise don't wet this surface further. When gelatos color dries completely they become archival. 

Embellished it with some diecut, stamped and colored image- Prima bloom girl- Sharon, chipboard letters and some butterflies. I have colored the image with pencil colors, sketch pens and gelatos (butterflies). Chipboard letters also have been colored with gelatos (rubbed over it and blended with fingers). Used stickles over the butterflies on the image and then coated them with glossy accents. Also used Liquid pearls over the die cut clock. 

Few close ups

So guys!! I hope I have inspired you enough to work with Gelatos. They come in a wide variety of colors which are available here. 

Thanks for stopping by!!! Don't forget to play along our monthly challenge- Love you SWEETS

Have a great day ahead!!!

Supplies from Lulupu:

Mini glossy accents- Rangers	Heat It Craft Tool Europeon Version	Sizzix Big Shot Cutting-and-Embossing Roller-Style Machine	2 Mini Misters Set	Black Soot Distress Ink Pad
Vintage Photo Distress Ink Pad	FaberCastell Mix & Match Color Gelatos Set Tropical 4pc	Gesso - Sakura Acrylic Tube	Loew Cornell Simply Art Palette Knives 2pc	Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool

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