Normal is an Illusion.... by Amanda Pink

Hello Everyone

Welcome to my Thursday weekly post of Creativity.

It's been one of those weeks where the clock ticked way faster than I wanted it to, so as time seemed to elude me I have kept the creativity relatively straightforward this week and made an Art Card/ Panel using one of AALL and Creates newly released stencils designed by Fiona Paltridge. 

This stencil really caught my eye as soon as I saw it so inevitably it was an absolute must have!

I have used a technique that has been shared on this blog a few times before (here and here) by my super talented team mate Amanda Southern. 

 I thought it would be well suited to the stencil imagery and give a 'striking' finish.

I worked on mixed media paper and began by adding colour to the 6x6 precut panel. Distress inks are the usual 'go to' medium for this technique but I wanted to change things up a little so paints were my medium of choice. I used 'Cut n Dry' to apply and blend the paint colours into each other. Once dry (with a heat gun) I positioned the stencil in place and applied heavy body gel medium through the stencil design using a palette knife. I then set aside to air dry whilst heading off to clean the stencil.

Note: Heavy body gel can also be used as a strong adhesive so if left unwashed could stick to your stencil permanently! 

I have previously used Transparent Texture Paste for this technique so that could be a preferred product option.

When the gel was completely dry I applied Black Soot Distress ink over the entire stenciled panel. I then repositioned the clean dry stencil and using an almost dry wet wipe wiped back the ink covering the stencilling to reveal the colours beneath.

After removing the stencil I also dabbed around the surrounding black areas with the wet wipe to create a kind of mottled, somewhat atmospheric effect. 

I added some additional stenciling to the outer edges of the panel using texture paste through a couple more stencils, some highlights and lowlights and some white gesso splatters

The panel is adhered to a triple mount of white, red and black cardstock which I then adhered to a piece of black mountboard to give as an Art card/ panel but if you prefer a traditional card format then you could either make a card base or use a ready made one. 

Products Used

Cardstock - White, Black, Red
Mixed Media Paper
That's Crafty White Gesso

Dina Wakley Heavy Body Acrylic Paint- Cheddar, Ruby

Tim Holz Distress Paint- Mustard Seed
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Black Soot
Prima Finnabair Heavy Body Gel Medium- Alternatives can be found here
Ranger Texture Paste
Posca Fineliner Pen: White , Black
That's Crafty All Purpose Adhesive
AALL and Create Stencil #75
13Arts Mixed Media Stencil: Dots and Numbers ( Aqua Flora Collection)
Tim Holtz Layering Stencil : 'Dashes'
Ranger Cut n Dry Foam
Heat Gun
Tim Holtz Splatter Brush
Palette Knife

Paper Trimmer 

Black Mountboard
Wet wipes
Paper Towel

I hope you have enjoyed your time here with me today and that maybe I have offered some creative inspiration.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by - Much appreciated .

Wishing you all a lovely week and hope you can make it here again next...... same time, same place

Take Care

Amanda

x 

(ink-a-pink)