Showing posts with label DYI. Show all posts
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April 5, 2012
I've been treasured! Color Splash!
April 3, 2012
March 27, 2012
February 12, 2012
Acrylic Paint Transfer
Supplies needed: Acrylic dabbers, photocopy of an image, water spritzer bottle, paintbrush, card stock, craft sheet and heat tool (optional)
Take the lid off the dabbers and brush the paint onto the card stock, ensure you get a good coverage
Take your photocopied image ( remember that you will get a reverse of the image, so don't use bold words), flip it over and place it in the acrylic. Lightly press it down making sure it's smooth and not wrinkled
Leave to air dry for at least 15 minutes and then if you wish give it a blast with the heat tool
Only move onto this step when you are sure your paint is completely dry
Take your water filled spritzer bottle, spray the back of the paper no more than two squirts, you don't want it too wet
Next start to rub the paper very gently with your finger
Keep rubbing and extra spritzing if you need too
Eventually you will get rid of all the paper, but it does take a bit of patience as you have to be careful not to wet it too much and rub the image away
You can do exactly the same on a canvas
Take the lid off the dabbers and brush the paint onto the card stock, ensure you get a good coverage
Take your photocopied image ( remember that you will get a reverse of the image, so don't use bold words), flip it over and place it in the acrylic. Lightly press it down making sure it's smooth and not wrinkled
Leave to air dry for at least 15 minutes and then if you wish give it a blast with the heat tool
Only move onto this step when you are sure your paint is completely dry
Take your water filled spritzer bottle, spray the back of the paper no more than two squirts, you don't want it too wet
Next start to rub the paper very gently with your finger
Keep rubbing and extra spritzing if you need too
Eventually you will get rid of all the paper, but it does take a bit of patience as you have to be careful not to wet it too much and rub the image away
You can do exactly the same on a canvas
Thanks to The Technique Zone
February 10, 2012
Featured Artist: OhMyLuckyStar
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Shop Name: OhMyLuckyStar
What you like to go by: Samantha
When did you start your shop? I opened this shop on May 20, 2010. I've been around Etsy for a few years, though. I also have two other shops I started this year - absolutetime.etsy.com and kisskissboom.etsy.com.
Is this your only job? Yes and no. I'm also a full time student, which is a job in itself.
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When did you realize you had this talent? I'm not sure exactly when the moment was, if there ever was a big epiphany moment. From a very young age I was always thinking out how things worked, how I could make them 'pretty', and combining things in unusual ways. In my pre-teen years, I took a sewing class, sewed my first dress by staying late after class almost everyday, and found a love for sewing. It seems like as the years go on, the more I find to love about all things crafting, and the more I realize I have an awesome talent!
Where do you find your inspiration? I don't really find inspiration, it tends to find me! I will be in a daydream when, suddenly, I'm thinking about being a child and how much fun coloring is, and then I'm thinking about colorful jewelry, and suddenly my mind wanders to crayon rings! Now I'm creating crayon rings and bracelets! That's how most of my inspiration comes to me, just jumps out when I'm least expecting it to.
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Who has been the most supportive of your work? Everyone I know! [Honestly!] Making art and crafting is so much a part of me that people who support me, also support my work. The biggest surprise, though, came to me a few months ago when I ran into an old boyfriend, who asked how my crafting was coming along. He surprised me by saying, "I always loved that about you, that you are artsy and love to make stuff." Who knew being crafty can also be adorable!!
What is one thing you would like to accomplish that you haven't yet? There are so many things I still have to accomplish! The first thing, and probably the biggest thing, is graduating from college. It's always been a big dream of mine, I will be the first in my family to do so.
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What are your words to live by or favorite quote? "Don't worry, be happy!" It's so easy to get caught up in everything that is going 'wrong' and everything that could go wrong. I have to remind myself quite often to just chill out and deal with the issues as they arise, because stressing out isn't going to help. I try to let go of the little things and keep in mind all the happy things in my life.
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