Layout Using Crackle Paste / Video Tutorial

Hello everyone,

Its Roshni here.. Sharing with you a layout I made using Gold Crackle Texture paste from Prima Marketing and papers from ‘’My Golden Garden” by Papericious both being a part of my DT kit.

The Golden Crackle is a wonderful texture paste which when dries gives a crackled effect it also has a beautiful shimmer in it… the thicker the coat you apply lesser the crackle formed… 

Sharing  is a few pictures of my layout

close up of the crackle effect.. 

And a Start to finish video   

list of products from the store: 

1) gold crackle texture paste

2) my golden garden paper pad

3) aleenes tacky glue fast grab

4)versamark watermark stamp pad 

5) silver inka gold

i hope i was able to inspire you ;) if you have any queries i will be happy to help you :) 

Mini Album - Double pocket insert

Hi All!

This is Tanvi, with my second post for this month's theme - MAKE A MINI.

This fortnight the DT focuses on different inserts to maximize photo & journaling space in a mini album.

I have a tutorial on a pinspired double pocket belly insert, modified for a 6X6 page.

For this insert you begin with a 7 1/2X11" sheet. Score on the 11" side as shown in the picture.

Rotate it & score on the 7 1/2" side as shown. 

This is how the insert looks after folding. 

Distress all the folds & papers with Vintage photo DI to highlight the pockets. Adhere pattern papers. I have used Prima - The Archivist papers which I received in my DT kit. These are my all time fav papers after Coffee Break!

The double pocket insert is ready.

Adhere this using scor tape (on the 1" flaps) to a 6x6" page, this forms a belly band in which a large tag can be tucked in.

Let me now show you the pockets - 

Pocket 1

Pocket 2

 And the belly band insert -  

The final look of this easy to make insert with space for lots of tags & pics of different sizes.

 If you all liked this tutorial please leave some love and do join us in this months challenge here.

Happy Crafting !!!

Supplies available at LULUPU.COM

Kraft Card Stock

Scotch Advanced Tape Glider & Tape

Vintage photo DI

Prima - The Archivist papers

Scor tape

Sparkle and Shine - Coffee Cards

Hello mateys,

How has the week been progressing for you? Its getting warmer here in Sydney, spring is in the air and in my mood. This month Lulupu's challenge for you is to create a project with

Sparkle and Shine

There are so many products that you can use to add some shine to your projects - the good old rhinestone, sugar dots, more trendy sequins, glitter. Don't forget Heidi Swap colour shine mists, ranger perfect pearls, wink of Stella..... the list goes on.

 

Today I want to share 3 cards with you all, mixed media style of course. All of them are made with Prima Coffee Break papers, wood embellishments, stamps and medium.

The background was prepared using strips of torn paper, gesso, a bit of lace, stencilling using the prima bubble stencil and finally a sticker from the same collection. Watercolours were added after that and finally when everything was dry, mix glass glitter with gel medium and apply. Gel medium dries clear, meaning you can see the paint and layers underneath giving a very interesting effect.

For this card, start by applying 3d gel through prima stencil, before the gel dries, sprinkle glitter over it. You can combine two or more glitters too for more depth. Allow to dry completely, else the glitter will stick to your fingers and come off. Places where the glitter didn't stick, the 3d gel medium gives a see through embossed kind of effect.

My final card is very simple. Ive used the traditional rhinestone to add colour to an otherwise coffee coloured card.

The Lulupu store is open again and brimming with new supplies. Have a browse through and you may get more ideas of products that sparkle and shine to use in you creation.

Supplies from the Lulupu Store:
FaberCastell Mix & Match Color Gelatos Set Tropical 4pc
Bubbles Elementals Stencil 6.5"X10.25"
Archival Dye Ink - Jet Black
Broken China Distress Ink Pad
Coffee Archival Ink
Coffee Break Paper Pad 6"X6" 30/Pkg
Martha Stewart Glitter Tinsel Iridescent 12pc
Coffee Break 3D Stickers



 

Mixed media tutorial

Hello friends!!!

Neha here, with another inspirational post for this month and today I am sharing a tutorial on  mixed media with you all. Lulupu store has recently added lots of new yummy products be it pattern papers, stencils, mixed media stamps, die- cuts etc. Grab them before they get out of stock.

For today's post I have made a mixed media canvas based on this month's challenge theme (color palette and use of wings). The dress form die cut from Tim Holtz was lying with me from a long time and finally I decided to use it seeing this month's theme. Distressed its edges using DI worn lipstick and dressed it using laces. Wings are made with butterfly die cuts where two of them have been partially layered on each other. Colored them with DIs and added stickles glitter over them, The background was done using some homemade sprays and DIs (Peacock feathers and worn lipstick). I have used the new Prima stencils (Harlequin, Floral petites) and stamps, Heidi swapp mixed media stamps (Music notes, Script). Flowers are all handmade as I love making my own flowers, using different dies from Tim Holtz and Cherry lynn. Used stickles glitter over the flowers and wood veneers also.
Few close ups

Look at the texture and sparkle

Here is the step by step pictorial

1. Started with a chipboard and gessoed it twice.

2. Thereafter stated adding colors by using some homemade sprays in teal and pink color.Also splattered some color drops. Added some more color usig DIs (Peacock feathers and worn lipstick).



3. Did some stamping using Heidi Swapp mixed media stamps and archival jet black ink. These stamps are perfect for creating a mixed media background.  I have also used finnabair's vintage vanity stamp at some places.



4. Added next layer with Ranger's texture paste and the new Prima Stencils. I just love these stencils. At some places I have used Holographic EP over the texture paste while it was still wet. The EP sticks to the wet texture paste and then set it with the heat tool. It gives a sparkling effect to the texture paste.



5. Next distressed the edges with the same DIs. Added some more color here and there till I was satisfied. Also used gelatos through stencil in few areas. And the background was ready! Added layers of thai paper in teal color and doily.




6. Now comes the embellishing part. Placed the dress form die cut over it and thereafter embellished with handmade flowers, pollens, charms, wood veneers etc.That's it.

I loved the way it turned out. What do you think? Do let me know. And Don't forget to play along our current challenge here!!!

Hugs!!

Neha

List of supplies:

Sizzix Big shot

WRMK Score board and trimmer

Free spirit laser cut wood icons

Gesso

Peacock feathers

Worn lipstick

Archival jet black ink

Faber Castell Mix & Match Color Gelatos Set Tropical 

Harlequin

Floral petites

Music notes

Script