Serendipity by Donna Gray

Hello everyone, 

Donna here today, getting arty with a large That’s Crafty! MDF tag.

 

 

 

 

 

What To Do:

 

Firstly, gesso the whole tag, dry thoroughly. 
 

For this I used Fresco paints for a change, apply a thin wash to the background to start with. I mainly used the translucent colours for this. 
 

Next, take a Crafters Workshop stencil (mini aboriginal) and dab more Fresco paint through it, remember to not put too much on or it will seep under the stencil…and yes I still do that even though I should know better! 
 

Use one of the silhouette figure’s from a Donna Downey stencil to once again dab more paint through. I absolutely adore this stencil, it’s so versatile. 
 

Line up the word serendipity from the Andy Skinner stencil and trace through with a black pen. Sand it back a little bit so it doesn’t become the focus of the piece. In fact I used a sanding block on the whole tag a few times apart from the figure, which I wanted as the main focal point to remain standing out. 
 

For the rest of it I’ve used some Dinky stencils, a Tim Holtz stencil, a piece of sequin waste and a couple of my hand carved stamps, all randomly applied. The trick to this is to provide interest to the eye to move all around the tag without overcrowding it too much.
 

A bit of outlining around the figure with your choice of pencil, a little flick of white paint and a Tim Holtz sentiment provide the finishing touches.

 

Supplies Used: 

 

That’s Crafty! MDF Tag

Fresco Finish Paints

DecoArt Gesso

That’s Crafty! Dinky Stencils

Donna Downey Stencil - Silhouette Trio

Crafters Workshop Mini Aboriginal Stencil

Andy Skinner Stencil - Serendipity

Tim Holtz Stencil - Schoolhouse

Speedycarve Block to make your own stamps

Sanding Block

Tim Holtz Small Talk Sticker Book

 

Hope you like it
 

Donna x