I created this page using the brand new Cherry Box subscription kit,
check out the unboxing and my process for this page!
I created this page as an 8.5x11, but I just couldn't do it so I mounted my page on a 12x12 paper from Bella Blvd from the Home Sweet Home collection to match.
When
I first saw this system introduced I was totally in love, the colors, the
marble look, and everything always looked wonderful… So I wanted to find out, would my ColorPour
also look magical or was it a hoax?
Well it worked! My son said
it looked like an expensive piece of art, got to love that boy! So I thought I’d share a few tips of what I
discovered while I created and the steps I followed to create. I also have included a video of my first ever
pour so that you can see how easy it is.
So here are the steps to follow for your magical art…
Step
1:Cover your area
Step 2: Pour a measured amount
of each color into each separate cups.
Then I used another cup to pour the paint in layers.
Step 3:
Pour! The way you pour really
doesn’t seem to matter, the paint is magical and it really turned out nice even
though I didn’t really think about how I was pouring. I did have trouble getting the paint to the
edges and probably should have used a bit more paint, but I was able to tap my
canvas on my surface to cause the paint to flow over all the areas.
Step 4:
Glitter… or Sparkle… or leave it
alone. I’m still tossed up over this one
and which would have been a better choice.
Some tips that might help you prepare better…
Cover your area and then cover and even larger
area! This stuff spreads and while I was
able to do it on my desk, my hands were covered with paint which proved to be a
challenge.
I chose an 8x10 canvas which fit nicely into
my lasagna pan covered in trash bags so that I could work at my desk area.If you are doing a larger pour you will need
a bigger area, but it really helped putting my canvas into a container with
sides as I could let it rest on the pan to help the pouring.
I used about 25ml of each color which was
enough for the 8x10 canvas, but there wasn’t a lot of extra.
I would probably not measure the paints as
much and just pour into one measuring cup in layers, that would cut down on the
waste and mess.
The glitter/sequins/sparkles really comes out
of the containers, I would suggest pouring some in your hands before sprinkling
it on your project.
And wear gloves as it does seem to stick
around a bit.Also I would remove any
jewelry also, I sure will next time.
I hope this tutorial has answered any questions you have, please
feel free to leave anything else in the comments and I would be glad to answer
them for you. So, what do you
think? Do you want to try making some
art?
I was so honored to get the chance to guest design for the ScrapRoom this month; I played with the Double-shot kit which had the perfect pieces to scrap my pictures!
You can watch the included video to see how I've put together this page and what I did with the leftovers...
Here are the links for the products used in this layout...
I'm back with the last few pages I created in this little booklet. I had so much fun assembling this TN and using one collection made the assembly a breeze!
Here is part 2 of the video where I concentrate on the process of creating,
I sewed my little book together to allow all the layers I had created.
A fun filler page for the friends to write to the birthday girl.
With faces like these you don't need any decoration! Love the flowers that are included in this Say Cheese collection.
Need to fit a large picture or title on a TN, not a problem, just carefully cut in the blank space.
I was so excited to get my hands on the new Say Cheese IV collection from Simple Stories (I already have all the others so this was a must). I got to work right away creating a Traveler's Notebook for my daughter's friend after their week celebrating 16 years.
Here is the cover, I just white cardstock to create the little TN.
Got to love those big word dies and the stencils that are included in this collection!
All the fun they had and the many goofy faces!
I added some of the gorgeous patterned paper into my TN to add some fun to the pages. Notice the pixie dust stencil I used on the facing side!
Here is a page with the fireworks stencil and some old, old, old wood veneers I had in my stash!
I will be back later with more of the pages to share.
If you'd like to take a free class with Layle Koncar using this collection, just click the link below!
You might have seen some of my pages for my daughter's 16th TN, I am loving documenting her year this way, so I decided to start one for my son also!
This will be for his high school years as he has just entered public school and I wanted to document his journey for this season of life. I am using the Nashville Journey Book for his memories.
