Hi all! It's time for another Art with Heart Challenge from Eileen Hull. April's theme is Spring Break - we want you to take the road less traveled and try something new. Anything goes with this theme, so there's no excuse not to play along!
My project was inspired by a set of canisters I saw online. Of course, you know me - I had to figure out a way to make them with dies! I had a blast experimenting with my Canister die from Eileen and a variety of DecoArt Media paints. Using just a few paints and a sea sponge, you can achieve this look on any kind of surface.
Here's how I did it:
Begin by cutting the canister pieces out of dark matboard.
Assemble the canister using a strong glue like Beacon's 3-in-1.
When canister is dry paint entire piece with silver DecoArt Media paint. When done, add a squeeze of Paynes Grey to the silver and mix.
Use a sea sponge to dab the darker silver/grey paint over the surface of the canister. Play around until you get the look you want. The more mottled it is, the more it will look like metal.
Next, add a dab of white to the existing mixture and mix.
Apply the lightened mixture to the surface in the same manner.
Only a couple more steps - I promise! Add a squeeze of Burnt Sienna to some silver paint and mix. Sponge this metallic brown color randomly along the top and bottom of the canister.
Finally, add a squeeze of Panes Grey to the mixture. Sponge canister randomly with the darker metallic to add an aged appearance. Let paint dry completely.
To create a label for the canister we'll use one of my favorite tricks - stamping on tissue! Stamp the botanical flourish on white tissue paper using StazOn ink. Use a number set (this one is from 7gypsies) to add the numbers. Cut out or tear paper away from image.
To apply the label, brush a generous amount of DecoArt Media Ultra-Matte Varnish over the surface of the canister. Lay the stamped tissue onto the canister and brush with more varnish. Let piece dry completely.
How easy was that?! To create the smaller versions of the canister, just cut an inch from the body for the medium-sized one and two inches for the smallest one.
Here is a pic of my inspiration. How do you think I did?
I hope you're inspired to try this yourself! The DecoArt Media paints are really the key to this look. The colors are so intense, you only need a small amount to get great coverage. And the Ultra-Matte Varnish makes the label almost disappear. I can't wait to use these in my studio!
All the supplies I used are available from Sizzix, Simon Says Stamp, and Amazon via the links below!
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Eileen's blog for all the details on the challenge. We'd love for you to join us!
