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I thought it might be fun to show you how to customize embellishments to match your favorite papers. By adding paint to naked chipboard letter, I was able to create an accent that looks like it was sold along with the patterned paper.
Supplies:
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Basic Grey 6x6 Patterned Paper Pad, Porcelain, Basic Grey Buttons, Bittersweet
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Claudine Hellmuth paints: Studio Acrylic Paint, Altered Orange, Studio Acrylic Paint, Blank Canvas, Studio Acrylic Paint, Dash of Red
Of course red and white make pink, but what you won't know until you combine them, is what shade exactly. Use a painter's tray, a shallow plastic container or sturdy paper plate. Always start with a smaller amount of the color and have plenty of white handy when creating such soft color.
start by painting the raw chipboard white. This will help you achieve 'truer" color. Painting on brown will make all colors much darker
change the color of the twill with a Copic Marker. Be sure to color both sides
Once I combined the red with pink, I found that the color took on a purple hue and needed to be toned down. I saw a peach tone in the flower and decided to add a touch or orange.
keep mixing until you have the right color. Keep in mind that sometimes color darkens as the paint dries.
apply paint to accent and allow to dry. Claudine's paints have a special smooth look to them.
Now you can create a monogram card. String the green twill through the holes to make them appear to be the flower leaves. Distress the paper edges to add texture. And keep it simple so that the gorgeous paper isn't hidden.
*Tip Use the extra paint if possible. Paint the entire surface of a white card front to use later on. You can use the extra paint to create an accompanying project to coordinate with the card. Or paint extra letters for future monogram projects.
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