So my letter sticker collection is driving me crazy because the ones I have left are random numbers and alphas...which take up a LOT of space but they don't help with the title works on my projects. *grunts*
*Lightbulb moment* Since they have a bit dimension, I thought I could treat them like chipboard and add some textured interest on my mixed media canvas background.
I adhered them to the canvas with matte gel medium, added a layer of gesso, then played with Ranger Patinas. Even though they are paints for metals, I love the thick consistency and they dry with a semi-glossy slightly raised finish. *yum*
I also added some light modeling paste with The Crafter's Workshop stencil for more texture and interest.
The photos [my mum & niece] were matted on white cardstock with a MT tape border. I finished with some Maya Road chipboard and vintage trim, buttons and outlining with a white gel pen.
If you are located in Singapore, you can get all the supplies from Made With Love. :)
A use for random sticker letters is exactly what I needed. I also have an enormous stash of letters that don't work for spelling anything. Thanks for revealing your mediums and I will look for the Ranger one....very appealing. I love the look of this piece...wonderful textures and colors.
ReplyDeleteOohh, this is seriously gorgeous!! I love the colors!! The background looks amazing!! And what sweet pictures!! Have a great day :)
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Wow wow wow wow! This is amazing! I loveeeeeeeee the colors and all the #'s!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow....amazing...so many colors and textures but they all work so well together.
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful riot of colors on your canvas Yvonne !! all taken from mamma's dress :)
ReplyDeleteThe bg with stickers n textures is smashing !! Loved..loved it ! Surpised n happy to see detailed (as compared to your usual posts ;) post.
ReplyDeleteSuper clever...love the look! Awesome texture and fab pics!!
ReplyDeletethat has got to be the coolest background ever.. I love it.. dang girl your so clever.. great designing
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I am frequently cursing the super-cute sheets of letter stickers with nothing but Q, X, F and punctuation left.
ReplyDeleteWOW - love the background!! TFS
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for leftover letters!!!
ReplyDeleteNow that's what I call a stash busting page! Works really well.....looks fabulous:) Strangely, I pop my 'left over' alphas to use in PL then I'm always going back and pulling them out for other stuff.....which sort of drives me crazy too!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous use of leftovers..Loved the beautiful textures n whole execution !!
ReplyDeleteYour project is gorgeous... love these bright, bold colors... and what darling photos!!!
ReplyDeleteHow fun this is! I really love the primary colors on here, and your idea to use all those leftover alpha/number stickers like that is just brilliant! Love that you used Patina inks for this, too. You are so full of inspiration, my friend!
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