Today I took the opportunity to head down to work and create a valentine for my DH. There are so many fabulous new goodies to pick from, being I have never had the opportunity to work with the Jenni Bowlin products I decided to pick a Bingo card that spoke to me. Lucky - it is how I feel about having J.J. in my life.
To create this piece I used a chipboard piece from Maya Road (I believe we will have our new Maya Road in this coming week, along with restocking all the items that are currently out) that will be included in some special orders soon :D Be certain to read our newsletter this month!
I painted a set of wings. Recently I discovered something fabulous about the Studio line of paints. Notice the dull appearance when the paint is dry in the picture above.
Do you see the difference?!? This piece looks like it has been buffed with Carnauba wax! All that you need to do is simply wait for the paint to dry and then take a paper towel and buff it. The beautiful sheen that appears is absolutely gorgeous! These wings were just too pink for my card and so I thought I would share yet another fun technique with you.
To create a crackle appearance you do not need to use a specialty crackle paint. All you need is the Studio Line of paints and some white glue and you can create this fabulous effect.
Using plain white glue - in this case I just used my Flower Soft glue. Paint a thick layer on to the wings.
I mixed a coordinating cream color prior to painting on the glue. To keep your paint from getting a skin on it as it awaits you, simply mist with water as needed. Paint a thin layer of paint over top the glue as shown above.
Using your Heat It tool dry this layer. As it dries you will see gorgeous little cracks appear. You will find that the glue will bubble up as you heat it. Once it cracks and dries I then press evenly over the entire surface while it is still warm removing any bubbles and readhering the surface.
To create my sentiment I typed my own verse using Office Word and then printed it on Neenah Classic Cream cardstock.
A little Grungeboard heart painted pink and buffed, with a few pewter pearls added, helps bring the wings center stage. These wings are intended to represent how life can take us places we may not invision, but no matter where they take us I still feel lucky to have J.J. beside me.
Wishing each of you a very special day today --- happy Valentine's day!
nice..will i ever get george clooney http://www.clooneyworld.com if i give one of these? :)
Posted by: Tina | March 02, 2010 at 05:52 AM
What a wonderful card for your husband and love the sentiment you created for the inside.
I made this for valentines day, and it was hands down absolutely the beat dessert/cake/pastry we've ever had. Even better than anything store/bakery bought. And besides the fat content of the heavy cream, it's actually a fairly healthy treat, as far as ingredients go. It was way more than just the 2 of us could ever eat, so we gave some to a couple of friends. They both thought it was awesome, and the one wanted to know where to buy it...she thought it was from a bakery until we told her that I made it. Thanks for the recipe...will definately make this again.
Posted by: r4i sdhc | February 24, 2010 at 05:01 AM
Hello
Hey I really like your wings and I will also try to make like this wings as this looks very pretty.I think it also looks good in some different color.
Posted by: r4i sdhc | February 19, 2010 at 04:50 AM
Beautiful, Ellen!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | February 15, 2010 at 09:15 AM
What great ideas. Thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: chrisd | February 15, 2010 at 03:54 AM
What a wonderful card for your husband and love the sentiment you created for the inside.
Thanks for showing this crackle method to us...I had no idea!
Happy Valentines day.
Posted by: chriss blagrave | February 14, 2010 at 10:12 AM
Great card, Ellen! I love the crackle discovery! I'll be sure to try that little trick.
Hugs,
lise
Posted by: Lisa Silver (Silvergirl) | February 14, 2010 at 07:22 AM