Tando Art BlockButterfly- Fiona Randall

 

Hello All Fiona here with a project using one of The Art Blocks recently launched.

I started by gluing the block together and then gave it a coat of DecoArt Chalky Finish in Carbon. Once dry I then applied a coat of DecoArt Ultra Matte varnish to seal and protect.

I then cut a piece of scrap booking paper from my stash to fit the front and the sides. I Inked the edges of the paper with black archival ink and then attached to the Art Block with DecoArt Decoupage glue.

I then applied DecoArt Chalky finish in Treasure to a Tando Heart from the Grab Bag of Hearts. This was then stamped with a script stamp in black Archival Ink and then Heat embossed with clear embossing powder. The edges were then swiped with DecoArt Metallic Lustre in Gold. 

A small Tando Layered Butterfly was assembled and blue glitter added to the recesses and the top layer was given a coat of DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic in Raw umber and swiped with the gold metallic lustre. The heart and Butterfly were then layered up onto the Art Block as shown using off cuts of grey board to give depth and dimension. The edges of the box were then swiped with the metallic lustre wax and a sentiment added to finish.

These Art Blocks which come in various sizes and depth are a great way to showcase all manner of designs and techniques. 

There will be quite a few blog posts over the coming weeks from the DT to showcase what they have done with their Art Blocks.

As always thank you for taking the time to stop by and read

Hugs

Fiona 

Products Used.

Tando Set of Four Art Blocks

Tando Grab Bag of Hearts

Tando Butterfly Panel

DecoArt Chalky Finish- Carbon

DecoArt Chalky Finish- Treasure

DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic- Raw Umber

DecoArt Media Ultra Matte Varnish

DecoArt Metallic Lustre- Gold Rush

Other Products

Tim Holtz Stamps- Faded Type

Black Archival Ink Pad

Scrapbook Paper.

Sentiment Strip

 

 

Love Plaque- Fiona Randall

 Morning All.

 The theme this week on the Tando Blog is LOVE.

Using my go to supply of Tando Grey Board I created a little layered plaque with a Tando Heart as the focal Element. Some background stamping with a Chocolate Baroque Stamp and Transfer Foiling applied ( something new I am exploring). finished off with some string and a metal key wrapped around the heart, before layering onto some offset straws. 

Not my Normal I know but I am continually challenging myself to try new things.

Thanks for stopping by today

Stay Safe

Hugs Fiona xx

Products Used

Tando Grey Board Sheets

Tando Grab Bag of Hearts

DecoArt Chalky Finish- Carbon

Media Fluid Acrylic- Quinacrodone Red

DecoArt Ultra Matte Varnish

Chocolate Baroque- Damask Panel Stamp

Other Supplies

Black Archival Ink Pad

Sticky Stuff Embossing Powder

Clear Embossing Powder

Deco Transfer Foil- Champagne

Tim Holtz Stams- Distressed Text

String

Metal Key Charm.

3D Week- Fiona Randall

 

Morning all Fiona here with this weeks theme 3D.

 I have used one of the Tando Ring Binders as my base substrate but I cut the flap off to make a book binder. Icoated the whole binder inside and out with DecoArt Chalky Finish in Carbon Black. I embossed a piece of 300gsm Black Cradstock with a 3d embossing folder. Cut to size to fit the front cover and glued into place. I then gave the whole binder a coat of DecoArt Media Ultra Matte Varnish inside and Out. I then constructed my centre piece using Various Tando elements and layered them up until I was happy. Then gave it a Rusty Patina effect and finished with some white splatters and Metallic Lustre. This was then mounted onto the front cover of the binder to finish.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Stay Safe

Fiona xx

 

Products Used.

 

Tando Ring Binders

 

Decoarative Hinges

 

Tando Mini Keys

 

Minis Tags Cogs

 

Grab Bag of Hearts

 

Butterfly Panel

 

DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic- Cobalt Teal Hue

 

DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic- Quinacrodone Gold

 

DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic Titanium White

 

DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic Transparent Yellow Iron Oxide

 

DecoArt Media Ultra Matte Varnish

 

DecoArt Chalky Finish Carbon

 

DecoArt Metallic Lustre Burnished Brass

Spray Inks/Paints Week- Fiona Randall

Morning all Fiona here with my contribution to this weeks theme which is spray Inks/ Paints.

 

 

I've gone for the paint approach but sprayed it. This is achieved by mixing the colour of paint with water in a mini mister bottle and voila you have spray paint.

 

I started by base coating a piece of Tando Chipboard with DecoArt Media Titan Buff. I then applied Paste through a stencil and allowed to dry. Next Up I sprayed with DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic in Dioxazine Purple. Varying the strength of mixes to get different tones of the same colour drying between each application. Further spraying was added with DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic in Carbon Black and DecoArt Extreme Sheen in Vintage Brass but in short sharp bursts to create a spatter effect. A  Large and Small Tando Distressed heart were given a coat of DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic in Quinacrodone Violet mixed with a little Carbon Black. Both were the spattered with the Vintage Brass Spray Mix and then edged with the neat paint of the same colour. Cogs from my Craftalong Kit Cogs Sheet and a Tando Embelishment were then given a coat of the vintage brass paint also. A set of wings from a Finnabair mould were given a coat of watered down DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic in Dark Grey Value 3 and then swiped with DecoArt Metallic Lustre in Burnished Brass to highlight the raised Areas. All pieces were then layered with off cuts of grey board to give depth and dimension on the Chipboard  base. Finally the sentiment was added to the small Heart to finish.

 

 

Here's a Close Up of the Detail.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by

Fiona.

 

Products used.

 

Tando Products.

 

Distressed Hearts Large.

 

Grab Bag of Hearts.

 

Tando Pack of A4 Chipboard Sheets

 

Fiona Randall Craftalong Kit Cogs Sheet

 

 

 

DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics- Titan Buff, Carbon Black, Quinacrodone Violet, Dioxazine Purple, Dark Grey Value 3.

 

DecoArt Extreme Sheen- Vintage Brass

 

DecoArt Metallic Lustre- Burnished  Brass.





Hearts Card Colour Theme

For this month's colour theme, I made a card for my dad for Father's Day:

I painted 3 hearts from the {Hearts Grab Bag} with DecoArt Acrylic Paint and used the {Mish Mesh Stamp Set} to add detail using embossing powder.

For the card base I used the circles from {Tree and Leaves 3 Part Stencil} to go around the edge of the patterned paper.

I finished off with a stamped greeting.

Kaz xxx

Adding Fabric Week

I love adding fabric to this chipboard and have done it a few times.  It adds a completely different dimension.  Today I have covered a *heart* and added it to a *media board*.

I beaded the fabric before I glued it onto the heart, tucking the raw edges around to the back.  For the media board I gesso'd and then laid some *crackle paste* through the *heart* mask.  When it was dry I gently sponged on some *DecoArt Yellow Green Light* followed by *Primary Magenta* until I felt the balance was right.  A little light stamping and a torn strip of fabric finishes it off.

For more idea on using fabric with our products take a look in our Gallery *here*.

Thank you for looking today and do call again.  Hugs, Karen x

July Colours

Hi Gez here, I am delighted to sharing a creation with you today for the colour theme this month.

What lovely colours.. I've actually muted them down with white Gesso and love the effect ♥

For this creation I am working on one 80mm x 116mm [Mixed Media Boards].

 
Once the background was completely dried I stamped and embossed the Cityscape stamp by Stampendous onto the board and lightly coloured in some of the buildings. The sentiment is computer generated.

The heart embellishment was made using one of the hearts from the [Grab Bag of Hearts] 

 

Painted blue then decorated with the oh, so WONDERFUL White [Frantage Jewel Kit] Once dry a thick layer of crackle enamel was added.. Bliss! 

 
I am really pleased with how this mixed media project turned out! Thank you for calling and leaving a comment if you get the chance.

Have a wonderful weekend. Gez ♥

Father's Day Card

For this week's Anything Goes, I've been playing with some of the #Stampendous goodies that are now being stocked and made a Father's Day card:

I stamped one of the stamps from the -{Mish Mesh}- set onto the card blank then painted 2 hearts from the -{Hearts Grab Bag}- with acrylic paint.

I sprinkled the large heart with the Aged Copper Embossing Enamel from the -{Bronze Frantage Kit}- while the paint was still wet. I then used the heat gun to bubble up the paint and embossing powder.

I used another stamp from the Mish Mesh set with embossing ink and Aged Teal Embossing Enamel from the -{Teal Frantage Kit}- and heated it with the heat gun. The Frontage Kits give gorgeous effects with very little effort!

I finished off with the greeting.

Kaz xxx