One Stencil, Multiple cards by DT Megha

Hi Everyone,

It's Megha here, welcome back to the blog.

Today I am going to use one stencil to create four different cards. Each card I'll be using a different medium, although they will have the same design they will look different :)!

Lets begin, the first technique will be 'Inking with a Blending Tool', this is simply applying inks with the blending tool, I am using three colors, red, orange and yellow to get a vibrant result, you can pick three or more of your favorite colors, this is the most favorite and popular way to use our stencil, isn't it ?

The only thing to remember is to secure your stencil with masking or paper tape so you get a clean and crisp result.

Next technique, 'Patina and Rust Pastes', I'm applying three colours from this beautiful collection of rust and patina pastes. This gives the creation a very different and dimensional effect. I used blue, mint green and yellow rust; a light to a dark application. Remember to clean the edges with the spatula.These pastes dry up faster. 

For the next one, I'm using 'Embossing Powder' to do some heat embossing. I'm going to apply Versamark ink through the stencil and always secure the stencil with tape so it does not move on you. Next, sprinkle the gold embossing powder and heat set it. The heat gun is used to melt the powder and not an ordinary hair dryer.

For the final technique, 'Texture Paste and Spray', Texture paste can be applied just like modelling paste but the good thing about this is it takes inking or sprays very well and beautifully. You can actually mix up the paste and spray beforehand and then run the mixture through the stencil. However, for this technique, all I am going to do is apply my texture paste through my stencil. And without moving the stencil spray colour on top of it, don't wait for the paste to dry. I used blue and pink colour spray. You will notice the colour will not seep underneath the stencil just because I have all that texture paste. Now I am going to move the stencil carefully and heat dry it, make sure the heat gun is not too close as texture paste tends to bubble up or you can just leave it to air dry.

I took all these and turned them into cards, Here's how they look,

Supplies used:

• White Cardstock

• Stencil, gold embossing powders

• 13 Arts Colour Sprays

• Finnabair waxes, patina pastes, rust pastes
• Texture paste, Distress Inks

• Blending tool, Versamark ink

• Masking tape, sequins

• Die-cuts words

• Liquid Glue, heat gun

Hope you got inspired to use one stencil to create different looks with many techniques. 

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Happy Crafting and see you next time!

Megha

Mosaic Art Tutorial by DT Saloni

 Hello Crafty friends!!

I am back on the Rainbow Craftykari blog with another fun project.This is the first time I have explored Mosiac art and I am happy with the result I have achieved.

A mosaic is a piece of art or image made from the assemblage of small pieces of coloured glass, stone, tiles or other materials. It is often used in decorative art or as interior decoration. Most mosaics are made of small, flat, roughly square, pieces of stone or glass of different colours, known as Tesserae.

In this tutorial, I will be showing you how to create mosaic art with tiles. I have made a wall hanging, but the technique can also be used for different projects.

Here's a look at creation:

1. Select the material you wish to use. Pieces of material used in a mosaic art are called tesserae. They can be glass, stones tiles, pebbles, or anything else you can find. You will also want to gather together any objects you might want to include.

2. Pick the base to adhere the mosaic tiles on. Tables, planters, wooden, or glass are just a few ideas to use.

3. Draw the pattern you wish to make into a mosaic.

 

4. Transfer the design to your base. Lay it on a flat surface and roughly lay the tesserae. Use glass or tile cutting tools to cut pieces to the desired size. You can also use a hammer to break pieces as well. Make sure the pieces are clean of any dirt before laying them out. Paste all the pieces and let it dry.

5. Prepare the grout mixture. You can procure this from any hardware store. Grout comes in many colours and there are colours you can add to the grout to change the colouring. Choose a colour that accents your mosaic. 

6.Mix the grout with water in a disposable container. Mix to a consistency of peanut butter And then spread with a  popsicle stick, or with your gloved hand. Make sure the grout fills in every nook and cranny.

7. Let the grout set for some time. Wipe the mosaic with a clean sponge and warm water. Rinse out the sponge regularly as you wipe away grout from the surface of the tiles. This is to remove the grout from the surface of the tesserae so that it remains smooth and levels with the edges of the tesserae. 

8. Seal the mosaic with varnish. This will coat the tiles and safeguard against damage, especially for outdoor mosaics subjected to fluctuating temperatures and adverse weather conditions. It will also give it a high gloss finish that will make the colours stand out.

Material used:

MDF Base
Broken Tiles
Tiles Nipper
Grout
Sponge

If you have any queries, feel free to drop a comment below in comments section, will reply asap :)

Most of the above-listed materials are available on the Rainbow Craftykari Store and can also be pre-ordered by sending an e-mail at rainbowcraftykari@gmail.com.

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Hope you're inspired to create yours! Do participate in our ongoing challenge.

Happy Crafting
Saloni

RCS Challenge #10 - Be inspired

Hello Everyone,

Wishing you all a very Happy May! A new month, new hopes, new ventures and of course a new challenge!

This month, we decided to challenge you all with something different.

We have a layout designed by our Blog Coordinator Aditi, and we want you to be inspired by that. Below is the challenge graphic with all the ways you can be inspired.

(Full Preview is available! Click on the image)

You can pick anything whether it's sketch, the theme, the colours, the shapes, elements or the photo and feel free to create any crafty project be it a card, a layout, altered piece, tag, home decor art, album and anything art/craft related and don't forget to mention what has inspired your from this beautiful layout. The last date to submit entries is 25th May'18

One winner will win a goodie bag filled with CraftTangles supplies worth Rs. 400 (shipping free) as well as the winner's badge to flaunt on the blog. Top three entries will get to flaunt a badge on their blogs.  

 

Any entry which doesn't follow the guidelines will be disqualified and will be removed from the participation entries

 

Please go through General Guidelines and Rules HERE.

Here's a look at what our team has created to inspire you all:)!

Blog Coordinator Aditi - Inspired by the colours and the elements of circles, I have created a Card. 

DT Priyadarshini - Inspired by the Photos of Venice, I have created a Romeo and Juliet Venetian Mask. 

DT Megha - There were so many things in this layout to be inspired! I especially was inspired by the striking purple and pink colour and the die cuts in black! I made a card

DT Saloni - Travel..the best way to be lost and found all at the same time !! I was inspired by the pictures and minimal use of pink and yellow in the layout  I have a made an art journal using pictures of my dream travel destination "Paris"

DT Spardha - I've made a window card for this month's challenge inspired by the colours from the layout and tried added a bit of a grungy look using paint splatters and modelling paste.

DT Vidhi - Inspired by the colours and journey of two souls - “Love” your “ Life” and “Live” together forever I have created these ATC's. I've added dream catchers to protect love from devils eye!

Add your entries below!

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RCS Challenge #9 Love & Color Palette Winners

Hello Everyone,

Today we're here to announce our April Challenge Winners. Before we go into the announcement, we have another fun contest for you all.

We've had so many gorgeous, and we love your interpretation of the challenge! We loved to see different interpretations of the board.

We love all the entries, and it's always hard to choose a few. However, some things have to be done...

Let's move on to the announcement!!

The top two in no particular order are

1. Vinita Jain

We loved the take on the challenge colour palette and how all elements come together on the card.

2. Sindhu's Color's Craft

The mixed media layout is fabulous with all the various elements. 

Top two, do grab your badges from the blog and flaunt them!

Now onto our winner!! 

Craftomania

The color play on this layout is fabulous! The lace, flowers, and all the elements look splendid!

Kindly grab your badge from the blog and flaunt it.

Winner kindly email us at rainbowcraftykari@gmail.com with the subject Challenge #9 Love Winner to claim your prize.