Thank You Kindly - Scrapbook Saturday

Hi everybody, Norma here with you today! Today I have a cute layout to share with you that I created using the beautiful Tea Time Nesting Components kit, Writing Cling Stamp, Build A Shrine and Southern Sayings stamp sets.

I started out by layering strips of various papers from the 6x6 Marion Smith paper pad included in the kit.  I also fussy cut some of the images from the paper like the clock and roses you see here.  Next I stamped some of the flourishes from the stamp set included in the kit and the Writing stamp.

I wanted to use this image from the clip art sheet but it just need a little more so I added the ATC frame from UmWow Studio.  I altered the frame by applying a couple of layers of gesso and then embossing with a stamp from the Build A Shrine set.  Then I spayed it with Lindy's spray ink and distressed the edges.

I love the way the frame turned out!  Okay so next I added some more fussy cut images from the paper pad and some Domino washi tape.

I used black tulle along the left edge.  I created a small bunch for the rose to sit on and added the super cute Marion Smith Tea Time Charms.  Aren't those little utensils the cutest?!

I  love how whimiscal the Tea Time Nesting Components kit is, don't you?!

Alright, for the finishing touch I added "thank you kindly" from the Southern Sayings stamp set.   And on that note I'd like to take a moment to thank all of you for your friendship and support over the last two years.  Today is my last post as an official PWP Design Team member.  I have been extremely blessed to be a part of this wonderful Paper Wings family and I am very grateful for the oppourtunities it has given me.  I will definitely miss being a part of this talented group but I felt it was time to give someone else a chance to share their talents with you.  I will still be around supporting my friends and who knows, maybe I'll get to pop in from time to time ;D.  Yah never know!! 

Okay so...I really don't like goodbyes so let's move on shall we! I hope you've enjoyed my post featuring the Tea Time Nesting Components kit.  For more inspiration check out our guest designer Marie's beautiful cards and bookmarks: Themed Thursday - Card Set, Katie's fresh take on the kit: Feature Friday - Tea Album, Dana's fantastic tutorial: Building up an extra heavy gel textured background and Erica's gorgeous accordian mini album: Tutorial Tue.  These ladies have been rockin' this kit so go show them some love, you're sure to be inspired by thier creations.

Thanks again you guys, luv yah, see you around cyber space!!!

Build a Shrine Cling Stamp Set Southern Sayings Cling Stamp Set Flourish Fun 2 Clear Stamp Set Writing Cling Stamp Tea Time Nesting Components Kit Domino Printed Washi Tape Starburst Set- Icicle Creek

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Tutorial Tuesday - Encaustic Wax

Hi Paper Wings Fans! Dana here today sharing an encaustic wax tutorial. I'm still experimenting with this new medium so please keep that in mind! Today I'm going to share some techniques that work for me, as well as my mistakes, and how to avoid them.

I used the Purple Cows Melt Tool, interchangeable tips and encaustic wax for the projects I'm sharing today. I also used a heat gun.

I cut several small pieces of cardboard (from my Nesting Components Kit) and primed them with gesso. I did experiment with pieces cut from a cardboard box and was not happy with the way the wax settled on the ridged surface.

Once the gesso was dry, I melted clear wax onto a piece of cardboard, spread the wax around to cover the entire piece of cardboard and then heated the wax with my heat gun to fuse and smooth the layer of wax. Note: Apply heat just until the surface of your project is shiny. Overheating the wax will cause the wax to run off your project.

I stamped an image from the Text Melange Cling Stamp Set onto a piece of white tissue paper using black Archival Ink.

I then placed the tissue paper onto my piece and melted a layer of clear wax over the top. The tissue paper blends with the wax for a seamless finish. Again, I used my heat gun to smooth and fuse the second layer of wax. Why not stamp directly onto the first layer of wax? I'm still a beginner and need much more practice to create a wax layer that is smooth enough to stamp onto and produce a crisp image. Until that time, tissue paper works great!

I changed the tip on my heat tool and selected a gold colored wax to add a colored edge to my piece.

I added a rub-on sentiment, which I then sealed with a small amount of clear wax.

I finished this piece with a set of Gold Foil Wings.

I created a second piece using the same techniques as above. I selected several stamps from the NEW Tea Time Cling Stamp Set, some small circles from the Double Dot Border Clear Stamp Set and some washi tape from the Tea Time Nesting Components Mixed Media Kit.

Everything was going well until I started adding color. Note the difference in the evenness of the wax in this photo compared to the finished piece. I overheated the wax when fusing the colored layer and then added more clear wax over the top to try to even out several areas. I made things much worse and smeared the yellow wax, which resulted in a "dirty" finish.

My advice is to add the colored layers last and do not try to go back over a finished piece. It is easy to overheat the wax when fusing layers, so keep the heat gun several inches above the project. Do not direct the heat onto any one area too long to avoid creating wells in the wax. Also, if adding layers of stamped tissue paper, overheating the wax will cause the tissue paper to slide around, smearing the image.

Since I was not able to repair the finish on this piece I decided to try adding some sparkle with a bit of Relique Glitz Gold Iced Enamels. If you work quickly, you can add glitter or other sparkly bits into the warm wax!

A big thanks if you made it to the end of this post! I'd love to continue my journey with encaustic wax and share my results with you. If you'd like me to try encaustic wax with a specific technique or on a different surface please leave me a note in the comments section.

Stick around awhile and check out Katie's Tea Time Mini Album and Amber's Christmas in July Card. There is still time to join our July Emboss It Challenge. CLICK HERE for all the details.

Tea Time Nesting Components Kit Tea Time Cling Stamp Set Text Melange Cling Stamp Set Double Dot Border Iced Enamels Relique Glitz Gold Gold Foil Wings

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What's Up Wednesday - Building An Extra Heavy Gel Textured Background

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Hi Paper Wings fans! Dana here today sharing a layout that I created with the July Tea Time Nesting Components Kit. This kit contains a small tub of Golden Extra Heavy Gel which is excellent for holding peaks. Extra Heavy Gel also dries clear so I was able to create a super cool textured background with color both below and on top of the gel for a fantastic effect.

I started with the piece of thick white cardboard that comes in the kit. This cardboard holds up beautifully to wet media and layers of embellishments.

I primed the cardboard with a thin coat of gesso and then stamped a border and text pattern using Archival inks, the Lace Border Clear Stamp Set and the Text Melange Cling Stamp Set.

I then used a spatula to spread a layer of Extra Heavy Gel over my background. (Note: I had a larger open tub of Extra Heavy Gloss Gel so I used that rather than the Extra Heavy Matte Gel that comes in the kit. The technique and results are the same with both gels except the Gloss Gel dries with a bit more shine.) I used a plastic comb to add the circle pattern into the gel. Once the gel was dry I spritzed the background with Lindy's Stamp Gang Mist in Brushed Nickel and Kissin' Kenickie Coral.

I wanted to add more color to my background so I used watercolor pencils to brighten up some of the circular grooves.

Here's a full shot of my project again. I immediately loved this photo on the Clip Art Sheet from the kit. It reminded me of the great diner scene from the film When Harry Met Sally, and I borrowed the line "I'll have what she's having" for the title of my layout.

I cut a portion from the stacked teacup clip art image and used that to add a pretty floral pattern to the chipboard teacup from the kit. I used the tag from my favorite flavor of tea and attached it to the tea cup to personalize the layout. The sentiment that I stamped, "tea makes everything better." is from the NEW Tea Time Cling Stamp Set, which is 25% off this month!

Here's one more look at my gel background. I hope I have inspired you to try this technique!

Thanks so much for joining me today. If you're looking for more Tea Time inspiration be sure to check out Erica's gorgeous Accordion Mini Album and her Scrapbook Saturday post. If you didn't pick up the kit yet, Norma created a stunning Bird Cage Assemblage that is a must see.

Tea Time Nesting Components Kit Tea Time Cling Stamp Set Lace Border Clear Stamp Set Text Cling Stamp Set Lindy's Sidekick - Industrial Chic Lindy's Sidekick - Nantucket Pearls

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