WONDERFUL FLUTTERBY & BLOOM SMALL CANVAS by Kim

Hi! Kim today with my first STAMPlorations/ARTplorations mixed media design team tutorial. I hope you like it!

This is a 5 inch by 7 inch small canvas. I used the ARTplorations stencils Confetti Circles, Bloom Silhouettes, and Flutterby.

STEP 1 

On a blank canvas, I colored in a random pattern using regular permanent markers like Bic Mark Its and Infinity Permanent markers (same as Sharpies). Once that is done, I dripped rubbing alcohol on the marker patches and it made the colors run as shown below.

STEP 2

I built up the background some more. Using an old toothbrush, I splattered and streaked paint all over the canvas to add some texture and interest. I pulled the brush up from the bottom towards the top streaks to get the bladed look.

STEP 3

Now the fun part :) The background is ready to be embellished. I used the Confetti Circles stencil using white acrylic paint and a makeup sponge wedge.

STEP 4

Using the Bloom Silhouettes stencil for the flower layer, I masked some portions off using cheap dollar store post it notes. Once that was done, I used DecoArt Modelling paste mixed with white acrylic to make it more opaque. I applied the paste with a palette knife but you can use an old gift card or whatever works best for you.

STEP 5

For the Flutterby stencil, I used straight DecoArt Modelling paste so it would be more translucent.

STEP 6

I added a sentiment. I used a Tim Holtz Alpha part colored up with Alcohol Inks.

Thanks so much and have a great day!