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Layering Like a Boss! Lesson5:LayeringwithMixedMediaandStamping
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Stretching Your Creativity with Mixed Media and Stamping
So far in this course we have explored usingpapers, embellishments, and photos to createlayers on scrapbook pages. Now we are going tostretch our creativity and learn how to layerwithmixed media and stamping. This lesson includesthreecomponents:
1. LayeringwithMixMedia2. LayeringwithStamps3. AddingTexturetoLayers
Layering with Mix Media The intention of this lesson is to keep thingssimple.Irecognizethatsomescrappersmightbealittle apprehensive about using mixed mediaproducts on a scrapbook layout. This is perfectlyokay!We are going to break this down into niceusable nuggets that will set you on the path tousingmixedmedia as a layering element on yourscrapbooklayouts!Basic Materials and Tools Itisnotnecessarytospendhundredsofdollarsonmixedmediaproductsinordertoachievebeautifultexturedlayersonascrapbookpage.Irecommendstartingwithafewbasicmaterials:
o Mist (i.e. Heidi Swapp Color Shine, MisterHuey’s)
o DistressInkso Watercolorso Stencils,Masks,orScreenso TexturePaste/ModelingPasteo AcrylicPainto Gesso
Whenyoubecomecomfortablewithusingsomeofthese basic mixed media products, you might beinspired toaddmorematerials toyour stashsuchas gelatos, distress stains and crayons, gelmediums, paint powders and so forth. Start smallwhenbuildingyourstash.Basic Tools Herearea fewbasic tools tohaveonhandwhenusingmixedmediamaterials:
o Paint brushes (student-grade set; varioussizesfromsmall,medium,andlarge)
o Small spatula (to spread paste) or an oldcreditorgiftcardwilldothetrick!
o Heattool–helpswithdryingwetmaterialso Misterorwaterbottleanda cupor jar (to
holdwaterforcleaningpaintbrushes)o Paint – for mixing wet materials such as
texturepasteandpaints.Youcouldalsousedisposable items such as paper plate orbowls.
o Protectivemixmediamat
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Techniques Now let’s play with a few of these mixed mediamaterialstocreatestunningtexturedlayers!Again,youdonotneedalotofproductstocreatemixedmedialayers.Steps:
o Background Paper – select yourbackgroundpaperand layerelements. Youcan prep your background paper by usinggesso;however,isnotanecessarystep.
o Layout Design – Next, decide your overalllayoutdesigntoincludethepositionofyourphotos and layers, possibly yourembellishments. This will help youdeterminethepositionofyourmixedmediaelements on your page. Also, considercoordinatingthecolorsofourmixedmediaproducts along with your papers,embellishments,andphotos.
o MixMedia Layer – Now you are ready tothink about where you want your mixedmedia layer to go on your page. Do youwant most of your mixed media elementsto be centered on your focal point?Throughout your page? Also, select thematerials that you want to use: mist andstencils,modeling paste, gelatos, etc. Startwith2-3productsandgofromthere!
o AddtheMixedMediaMaterials–Nowthat
youhavepicked thematerialsyouwant touse, apply the product. Just like layeringpaper, you can layer a selection of mixedmediaproductstocreatevisualinterest.
o Besuretogiveyourproductstimetodryin
betweenapplications.Usingaheattoolcanhelpspeeduptheprocess.
o Alwaysprotectyoursurfaceandphotos!
You can use as much or as little mixed mediaproduct as you want. Mixed media materials canalso be used on embellishments and ephemerasuchaswoodveneerordiecuts.Onceyoubecomecomfortablewithusingmixedmedia,youcanbegintotrynewtechniquesandproducts!Inthespaceprovided,makenoteorthetechniquesyouwanttotry!What I want to try:
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Layering with Stamps IhavealotofstampsinmystashthatIdonotuse,mainly because I just donot think about it or I’mtoolazytopullthemout!However,Ilovethewaythatstampinglooksonascrapbookpage.
Youcanusestampstocreate interesting layersorto create unique embellishment to layer on alayout. Stamps are available in a variety of stylesfrom large background stamps, text, icon images,andphrases.Stampsareaffordableand incrediblyversatile.Tools Youcanstartwithafewbasicstampsasyoubeginto learn how to layer stamped images on yourlayouts.Irecommendhaving:
o 2-3backgroundstamps,phrasestamps,andstamps with patterns or images. Considerrollerdatestampsaswell.
o Archival Ink in basic colors such as black,gray and white. Some of my favorites areVersa Fine Black Ink and Stazon Black Ink.Youarenotlimitedtousingjustblackinks-you can create beautiful stampedbackgrounds and layers using different inkcolors.
o ClearMount–ifyouareusingclearmountor cling stamps, you will need a set ofacrylic blocks. Acrylic blocks are used tomountclearandclingstamps.
o OPTIONAL: Heat Embossing – you can useheat emboss stamped images by usingembossing powder, embossing ink, and aheatgun.
Asyoubecomemoreproficientwithstamping,youwill begin to feel more comfortable addingdifferenttypesofstampsandcolorinkpadstoyourstash!Technique: Basic stamping technique is easy to learn andmaster.
o LayoutDesign–First,consideryouroveralllayout design. This will help you todeterminewhereyouwanttopositionyourstampimage.
o Select Your Stamp and Ink – Select the
stamp(s)andinkcolorofyourchoice.
o ApplyInk-Inkupyourstampandapplythestampimageonyourlayout.
o Stamp Away! Continue to stamp on your
layout until you are pleased with theoutcome! Be sure to position your layersandphotosso thatagoodamountofyourstampedimage(s)canbeseen.
Heat Embossing
o If you want to give heat embossing a try,select the stamp you want to use, applyembossingink,andstampyourimage.
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o Repeat this step if you want to stamp on
otherpartsofyourlayoutorifyouwanttocreatealargestamplayer.
o Apply embossing powder to your stamped
image.Dustofftheaccess.
o Heat the embossing powder with yourheatingtool.
o Tip: Some scrappers find it help to prep
their paper for embossing by using apowdertoolorbyapplyingbabypowderora bit of baking soda. This prevents excessembossing powder from getting stuck toyourpaperorembellishments.
All of these techniques can be used to createunique embellishments that you can then use tolayeronyourscrapbookpage.Ideasinclude:
o Stamping and heat embossing die cuts orwoodveneers
o Using a stamped image to create layeringelementsonyourpage.
o Consider layering both mixed media
elements along with stamping to createawesometexturedlayers!
Youhavenotlimitsonyourcreativity!Someofourbest work comes from experimenting and tryingnewthings.
Inthespaceprovided,makenoteorthetechniquesyouwanttotry! I want to try:
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o _________________________________Notes:
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Adding Texture and Distressing Layers Sometimes paper layers, even layers ofembellishments can look dull and flat. You cancreate interest to your layers by adding textureand/ordistressingyourlayeredelements.
Tools Somebasictoolstoconsiderare:
o Distress Tool by Ranger to rough up theedgeofpaper layers. You canalsouse theedgeof your scissors toproduce the sameeffect.
o StraightEdgeorRulero Waterormistingbottleo Distress inks and stains; distress dauber or
spongetoadddistressproductso Embossingpowders,ink,andaheattoolo Embossing folders or machine (manual or
electronic)Techniques There are a number of ways to create awesomedistressedlayers.Hereafewtechniquestotry:DistressEdgeswithaDistressTool–Youcanusedistresstoolstoroughuptheedgeofyourpapersandembellishments.Ifyoudon’thaveatoolthatis
designed for distressing, you can use the edge ofyourscissorsoranothersharptoachievethesamelook.RulerorStraightEdge–Atriedandtruetechniquefor creating ripped edges is to use a ruler orstraight edge. This can be achieved by lining upyour ruleron your selectedpaper and ripping thepaperalongtheedgeoftheruler.Thistechniqueisgreatforthosewhowantatornbut“neat”looktotheirlayers.You can also hand rip the edges of your paper.Using this technique will give you a distinct tornedgethat isnotalwaysperfectorstraight–that’sthebeautyfthistechnique!UsingWatertoDistressEdges–Mistingwateronthe edges of papers can create a really cooldistressed look. Simply spray the edges of yourpaperorembellishing(oryoucanapplythewaterwithapaintbrush),allowittodryorroughuptheedges while the paper is still wet. You can adddistressinksorwatercolorsforaddedeffect.DistressInksandStainsAverycommonwaytoaddinterestto layers istousedistressinksand/orstains.Theseproductscanbe easily applied by using a dauber or spongeapplicator and they come in a wide selection ofcolors.OutliningLayers–Usinga journalingpenyoucanaddhanddrawn lines around theedgesof layers.Allyouneedisagoodjournalingpeninanycolorofyourchoice.Simplydrawlinesaroundyourlayeredelements(i.e.patternpaper,diecuts).Thewidthofyour line is amatter of personal preference. Thistechnique isgoodtousewhenyouwant toaddabitofcohesivenesstotheylayersonyourlayout.
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DryEmbossing–Youcandryembossyourlayeredelements by using embossing folder or similarproducts along with a manual or electronicembossingmachine.Thereareatonofembossingfolders and tools on the market that come in avarietysizesanddesigns.
Inthespaceprovided,makenoteorthetechniquesyouwanttotry! I want to try:
o ________________________________
o ________________________________
o ________________________________
o ________________________________
o ________________________________Notes: