Thursday, February 21, 2013

ScrapFX Blog Hop - Get Your Technique On!!


Hi There!!!  Welcome to the ScrapFX Blog Hop!!!  Its time to get your technique on and I'm so glad to have you visting!  If its your first time here - nice to meet you - if you're one of one of my fantabulous sweetie peeps thanks for swinging by you're gonna be sooo happy you did!!!

 Alright on with the show.  You should have arrived here from Rachelle's blog and after me you'll head to the ScrapFX blog, but here is the full list just in case you've happened along here by chance:
Michelle Logan http://mlogandesigns.blogspot.com.au/
Bellaidea www.bellaideascrapology.blogspot.ca
Kristine http://kristine89.blogspot.com/
Michelle H. http://myanaloglife.blogspot.com.au/
Misty www.myscraptherapy.com
Rachelle www.rachiebabe56.blogspot.com
Scarlett http://scarlettsscrapoirs.blogspot.com.au/
SCRAP FX http://www.scrapfx.com.au/blog
Now here's the deal in order to be entered in to the drawing for the ScrapFX grand prize you need to visit all the DT member blogs and leave comments, then head to ScrapFX blog leave a comment there, and you're entered to win!
On my blog I'll let you know how you can win the following prize at the end of the post so read through and follow directions please:
Lots of ScrapFX goodies and some of favorites are represented.  I have a feeling I'll add some to the final package that goes out as well. ;)
So on to my project. YAY!!!
   What I absolutely adore about ScrapFX is it makes pulling a page together easy breezy.  Between the chipboard pieces and the latest addition of stencils this company has you covered!!!  So lets break this page down for some techniques shall we??  I have a little step by step and then we'll look at some close ups before I send you on your way. :)
Handmade Embellishment Tutorial Using ScrapFX Stencils and Liquitex Modeling Paste
Step One: Gather your supplies.  In this case I'm using some sticky back canvas as this is my base of choice (love this stuff but do also love creating these embellishments on patterned paper and cardstock - works just as well!!), modeling paste, stencil, and a palette knife.  I do suggest a palette knife but a credit card would work just as well.
Step Two: Apply a generous amount of paste on to your knife and spread over area of stencil you desire to create an embellishment out of.  Note: I'm doing a bunch of arrows at one time so I have them for later use.  If you're only doing a few for the project at hand you could color the paste prior to spreading it over the stencil to save coloring in later steps. 
Step Three: Pull stencil off gently and the above photo will be your outcome.  Set aside to dry.
 On a side note - I hand carved these stamps using the Clouds and Raindrops stencilThese can be used to make embellishments on this canvas as well take a look:
By pouncing paint, then ink,  on the stamps and using some additional space on the canvas I was able to create clouds for my pagelove the freedom this gives me for layering up stencil designs!!
Okay back to the tutorial
Step Four: Cut the embellishments out once dry.  Place them on a surface to color.  Since I'm going to mist I placed them in my misting box.
Step Five: Add color to your embellishments and allow to dry.  I sprayed generously with Color Shine in black.
     This is the benefit of using text paper under your pieces when misting - cool, right??!
Step Five:  This is optional, but I wanted to pull more red in to my LO to match the doghouse on my page so I decided to add some splatters of red to my pieces.  You could also add additional color and patterns to your pieces via splatters, stamping, embossing - you get the idea, right?
So what'cha think??  Do you have a whole new outlook on your ScrapFX stencils??  Do you see yourself using this tutorial?  What kind of stencil designs would you like to see ScrapFX come out with next?  Please answer some of these questions I love feedback, will pass on answers to ScrapFX, and you need to in order to be entered in my drawing. I'd love if you decided to become a follower too but that isn't mandatory, K? Only if you really like what you see do I want you to hang around. :)
So how about some close ups before you go?
The doghouse on this page is another modeling paste wonder - I colored the paste with red Color Shine to match the other elements on the page, then unevenly applied it to create texture - the big lumpy bumps are pieces of gravel!  Yup, its actual gravel from out by our real kennels - Ha! 
  Here you can see the lumpiness much better!!  Embossed worldet, outlined with gel pen, and one of the clouds and arrows.
Fuzzy cat created by mixing in a little bit of flocking powder with my orange paint, cat climber colored with gel pen pressed firmly to give some texture to the areas colored, leftover modeling paste from doghouse use on woof! sprinkled with fairy dust, and more arrows.
Dog colored with gel pens, woof piece done same as previous, and ScrapFX tag tucked in with journaling.
Sleep colored with leftover modeling paste sprinkled with fairy dust and the clouds were outlined with a NeoColor II to make them pop.
And that my friends is how I roll with my ScrapFX techniques.  Do hope you enjoyed visiting now head on over to the ScrapFX blog to get yourself entered to win the Grand Prize!!!
Thanks for stopping by, remember to answer at least one of my questions and leave some love if you'd like to be entered to win my prize, and take care!    


57 comments:

  1. WOW - love how you have made your embellishments with the modelling paste and the stencil - fab stuff. Looking forward to heading into the scrap room to try it out.

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  2. Loads of super techniques!! Thanks for sharing :-)

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  3. OMG I love this technique I am so going to be trying this one. So many times I can't find the right embellishment now I can make so many different things with my stencils. Thank you for sharing.

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  4. Beautiful layout and technique!! Great to be following!!

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  5. Great techniques but blog very hard to read as text is same colour as background. I have become a follower.

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  6. Awesome pages! You are so full of truly unique ideas and such creative techniques.Thanks for the close ups and letting us in on some of your secrets! ;)

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  7. I love that arrow!! love the red droplets- that's one thing I rarelt try because I don't want it to end up looking like an action movie scene- HA! It really works when the droplets are round and more widely dispersed so thanks for that. I have a pack of sticky back canvas around here somewhere- guess what I'm going to play with next? So there are three techniques I had zero ideas about before this blog hop- I LOVE this team!

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  8. Are you kidding me?!?! How awesome is this! Love that you spray on book paper and I love all of your tips! Gorgeous work, as always!

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  9. I will definitely try your technique. its so cool.

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  10. Great work loved it all, will def use some of your hints, I'd like to see a cobblestone template

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  11. Firstly what a great layout, and secondly thanks for the tutorial - I will defiantly be giving this a go. Thanks for sharing

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  12. Awesome work Scarlett you never disappoint with your funky cool ideas!!! Lovin' this hop!

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  13. I love your tutorial. Definitely want to try making some stamps with my stencils!! As for new stencil designs... I love background patterns and ROUND stencils (like doilies) :)

    SUCH a cute project too!! :)

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  14. wow love your stencil love them too and thank you so much for the technic learn alot. hugs magi

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  15. love your work...thanks so much for sharing your ideas

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  16. Super layout and loved your tips and tricks with the chippies! I will definitely use these and thought it was very valuable and informative! ;-) I love stencils and would love to see more....would love more stencils that have a few options on them..not just chevrons or arrows...but a mix up of a few options! That would be great! ;-)

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  17. Love how you've used so many photos for this layout,fabulous job!

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  18. I would love to use your tutorial....but I'm not much of a painting/spraying girl! Love your work very much. I became a follower and put you on my favs list.....I would love to see a lot of phrases and beautiful floral corber pieces! But hey I love everything that has the name chipboard on it lol! ps I did'nt even know that they had stencils lol hope you have a great weekend hugs Amy :)

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  19. The stencil idea is just great! Love the versatility of them & being able to make stamps, even!! I think shapes are really great as stencils...but I don't know what SFX has already:):) TFS....awesome tut!!!!

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  20. Ditto ditto ditto. Probably the most inspiring blog for me. love to get messy and creative! Thanks Tx

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  21. Hello my dear friend Scarlet1 Long time no see and it's great to see your most inspiring tutorial. I love that you used both templates and chippies and I just adore the final result. Most stunning page !

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  22. Great Layout!

    I would love the see more fences both "regular", shabby-semidistroyed and victorian.

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  23. Hi, I am new to your blog! You sure did a lot to show us, thanks for that! I really didnt know about the stencils. It would be good if scrap FX would distibute more to Europe. We always have the " old" things overhere. And I think stencils should have nice backgrounds. if you take a real figure, everybody buys it and have the same figure on the layout. Hope that you understand what I mean(so difficult in english), bye bye have a nice day!

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  24. What a fun Awesome LO,Love your Tuts!!!

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  25. Amazing work as usual Scarlett! I need to try your technique, you always inspire me!

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  26. hi! As of now, I'm a follower-love the magic you work with texture!! I'll definitely try some of these techniques out, and would love to see feather stencils! Thanks for sharing your ideas!

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  27. You make cute look so darn good!!! Your tutorial is fabulous. To answer your question, a lot of the stencils tickle my fancy - I'm swooning over the palm fronds, Artscape, Clouds and raindrops, and pipeworks. Beautiful page, my friend!!
    - Ann Jobes
    www.lovestnpaper.com

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  28. Thank you for that peek into your techniques :D

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  29. Wow some cool ideas you should. I will definitely be trying some of these techniques. I guess I would love to see more flower/florals..:) xoxox

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  30. this rocks....i love everything about this

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  31. amazing techniques and the addition of stencils to ScrapFX was genious :)

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  32. Now a follower. I so loved what you did. What a gorgeous LO and tut. Love all the details.I am really learning a lot of things I always wanted to know.This is the best blog hop. Yes, I would use this tut. I would love to see more floral stencil and chippies.This is great inspiration. Thanks!!
    Huggies
    Rachelle
    xxx

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  33. Love the variety of texture and color on your page :) I'm just starting to use stencils again, but I like general patterns that can be used on any kind of layout.

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  34. I love your projects and am a new follower because I love what I see not because I have to! lol Scrap FX already has so much wow I don't know what I want to see more of I just want to see more! Thanks so much!1

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  35. This is cool tute opened my eyes up to how to another way to use the modling paste I have just got & will have to try using stencils :)

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  36. how fun! New follower now and I would love to see more elegant stencils using script,vintage looks..thanks!

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  37. wow! Such awesome creative ideas Scarlett! I can definitely see myself using these techniques, especially the ScrapFX stencils. I don't own any yet, but i have to get myself some for sure now. I love using stencils on my backgrounds and adding texture with gesso or embossing paste. Thank you so much for the technique tips and the chance to win an amazing prize! I'm a new follower and i'm looking forward to seeing some more of your creations!

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  38. This looks simply fabulous! I really love what you did with the chipboard.

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  39. I had no idea Scrapfx made stencils (until this hop) they are awesome and I so need to get my hands on some. Love your techniques and page, thanks so much for sharing!

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  40. Wonderful ideas and awesome that ScrapFX do stencils, I love masking!! Great layout!

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  41. I am sitting here thinking of all the possibilities now that I saw the stencil technique...so so cool! I can't wait to try this. lol...I'm so pinning this technique also..I've went pin crazy on this blog hop!

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  42. Very beautiful creations, I am one member news of your blog, very good ideas thank you!

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  43. Scarlett, this is my 3rd attempt to post to your blog.... I think my computer is playing tricks on me...

    You have designed your layout well showcasing Scrap FX. Your layout truly showcases the potential that Scrap FX has to offer!! I would like to see a brick wall with graffiti on it as a stencil option... that would open up all kinds of opportunities for the mixed media hybrid scrapbooker...lololo

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  44. Awesome page! I would like to see phrases and quote stencils for art journaling. :-D

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  45. Really loved your earlier post showcasing the winter homestead, aI love seeing the various techniques and learned a lot. Had no clue Scrap FX makes stencils, now I will look for them! I love stencils since I just started using modelling paste and various mediums - like geometrics a lot for backgrounds but also smaller ones like the clouds... hope they have some flowers and butterflies!

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  46. Thank you for the inspiration!
    I have never thought of using modeling paste to make my own Embellishment. But what a great idea!
    Love your layout <3

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  47. This is amazing tutorial. I love it and will definately try it... I love the arrows and things but that dog house was amazing. I need to give this a try because we often struggle to get nice stencils and chippies here.

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  48. Whoa! This is really creative of u!! Thanks for the inspiration! Love yr work and am a new follower of your blog!:) Thanks for the awesome giveaway and would certainly try your tutorials!:)

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  49. Wow! Thank you for the step by step. It makes me think that I can do something that creative as well. I've never tried stencils on my layouts, but, I think I may have to give it a whirl :).

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  50. Love the idea of using the stencils to make more than backgrounds. Thank you for showing the step by step.

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  51. TOO COOL! YOu ladies are so talented! Thanks for sharing this idea. I have so many stencils and would have never thought to try this!

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  52. Thanks for the tutorial, pretty cool.

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  53. thanks for sharing !!!! i love yours clouds!!!

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  54. Grade some page ,Lovin the colours...hugs Anita..xx

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