I saw an article on gelli plates and thought I could create the same effect on my craft mat, and make my own papers ...
You need a craft sheet, brayer, and acrylic paints, I used
dabbers and took the lids off, squeezing the paint onto the mat.
So
first you nee to squeezre some paint onto your mat - don't put too much
on or you will have a really thick layer of paint, and it will take
longer to dry.
Using your brayer smooth the paint out - roll in different directions to mix the paint and create the effect you want.
Now you need
stensils, sequin waste,
stamps,
bubble wrap - anything that will make an impression in the paint. Stamp
into the paint, and brayer over masks so you get the pattern impressed
into the paint.
It should look something like this ...
Once
you are happy with it get your paper (I used A3 copier paper) and place
it over the top. Firmly pat and press the paper down - do not rub or
you will rub the patterns out. Carefully life the paper up and let it
dry.
You should end up with papers like this ...
Now to use it!
I love these
alterable files and thought I would se the paper to create a decopatch effect for my file.
Simply tear your papers into peices ...
And then randomly cover the file with them. I like the edges to be neat so I make sure there is enough to fold over the edges.
I
use PVA glue and am very generous with it!! Once I have covered the
file I mix up a wash of PVA and water and cover the file with it - this
makes sure all the ton edges are stuck down, nd gives the paper a nice
sheen.
Finally I decorated it ...
I cut the
Weathered clock, butterflies and tattered flower out of grungepaper and stained it using
dylusions crushed
grape and fresh lime sprays. While it was drying, I spritzed the inks
over the file to add another layer of colour. I also added some
frantage to it. Once everything was dry I put the diecuts on using
glossy accents and added
pearls to the butterflies and a
big button to the flower.
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