It's the middle of the week...so that means some serious blog hopping!!! Julia is our wonderful hostess over at The Stamping Ground for this fab trawl through the crafty desks around the world!
My desk this week..
The tag you see is the start of something I'm just playing with...for me!! No reason, just because.....the best kind of crafting! I've scraped a thick layer of acrylic paint through a stencil, and dried it with a heat gun. This makes the paint bubble and gives the most fab texture...
Tag will be finished later and I'll show you tomorrow what it turns out like!
My DVD giveaway is still open.....closing date is August 5th, so still time to enter if you havent done so already! Click the link at the top right on the sidebar for all the details!!!!
Hope the sun is shining wherever you are today!
Love Trish xxxxx
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ReplyDeleteHi Trish,
ReplyDeleteI'm AJ and I found you from Julia's blog. Wow cant wait to see what you come up with. AJ~
Happy WOYWW # 57
It's such fun doing what you have and if you try it with a hint of colour even better too. I sometimes use modeling paste or even gel medium on stencils the gel medium is the best by far. I will pop back later to see what you have done with your work.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Eliza #16
Happy WOYWW. Interesting looking tag so far. I saw Artist Spackle being used with masks/stencils and really want some - loved the effect. Ali x #12
ReplyDeleteLooking foward to seeing the completed tag.. looking good.. Have a good week, Hugs May x x x#11
ReplyDeleteThat looks interesting! can't wait to see with what you're going to make of it! Patsy from
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papemelroti
What a nice sparkly desk, will have to see what yoyu do with tag. Fracnesca #54
ReplyDeleteLove the effect of the acrylic paint through stencils . It's nice just to play around & enjoy doign something for yourself. jill #32
ReplyDeleteWould never have thought to use acrylic paint in that way but it looks amazing, might just have to give it a go! Your work space does look very productive indeed. Happy WoYww, Anne x #21
ReplyDeleteme thinks i need a go at that,looks good fun :)
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kay #35
The heat gun has made the shapes look like rose petals, donchathnk? Just me then. Oh. Love that you're using the escape from the kids time so effectively!
ReplyDeleteLOL, anonynous above is me..I clicked in haste!
ReplyDeleteThe suspense is killing me! Your experiment looks intriguing and I can't wait to see how you implement your creation. dix---
ReplyDeleteooh looking forward to seeing the finished article! xx #44
ReplyDeleteThe texture looks fab. Just ordinary acrylic... I could do that... I'm off to play!
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Laura
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Lol - I love my 'escape from the kids' time too!! Like the splodgy paint through a stencil technique - that looks fun :D
ReplyDeleteHugs, LLJ #27 xx
That looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by.. I am sure the tag will be amazing when finished...I will be back to see!!! Hve a great week trace x.
ReplyDeleteWe love making tags, in fact that's the plan this evening, great idea for paint splodging, one we'll try some time
ReplyDeleteHi Trish. Your desk always looks light and breezy. Even with all your goodies on it. Love the harlequin paint bubbles! Great way to add texture. Happy WOYWW to you from Helen 39
ReplyDeleteAh, the fun of experimentation! I take it your kids are old enough to fend for themselves for a few hours, either that or you lock the door!! I'm quite pedantic about cleaning my stamps, I have to admit!!
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Brenda 86
What a cool technique!! Thanks for the info!! I really want to try it now! Have you tried it with gesso? I'm wondering if it would produce the same result?
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Lovely workspace! Tfs from Lauren #91 x
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so glad you're making something just because. We don't take the time to do that enough.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting and being lovely, and I'm sorry for boasting about the sun.
cheers, rachel #16
That effect looks amazing! I want to try it! I'm a neat-freak, but I do enjoy getting inky and messy, just as long as I clean up as soon as I'm done. In my defence, my desk is next to the dining table! Happy WOYWW! Victoria no.25
ReplyDeleteHi Trish thanks for the hints about the Dylusions Inks - have been spraying some more & see what you mean about the dotty effect - will try squirting & sponging on next ! Looking forward to seeing your finished tag ! Ali #97
ReplyDeleteThat paint/stencil effect is yummy! I've finally taken the plunge and linked up for my first WOYWW - having a ball being endlessly nosey... what a joy!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
#128
I like that paint bubble tip! lovely texture. jenx 61
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing how that turns out. Like you I love experimenting, i will pop back and see where this takes you happy woyww x
ReplyDeletegreta texture, lucky you crafting just for the pleasure, very rare for me at the moment. . weddings eh.
ReplyDeletejanet #18
It doesn't look that messy. The tag looks good so far. I like the idea of the acrylic paint through the stencil. I have used paste, but never paint. i will have to try that one. dani #110
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a really cool technique. And I have acrylic paint and a heat gun!
ReplyDeleteFab technique! I love how it's turning out already and you are right - just for fun is the best kind of crafting! Happy WOYWW! Tammy #90
ReplyDeleteRemember to show the finished tag!
ReplyDeleteI'm late and it's now just into Thursday so belated Happy WOYWW! Di xx #13
G'day Trish, thanks for visiting me. I always admire crafty arty people but cannot imagine me ever being able to achieve paint thingies. Interesting tag and fabby technique - look fwd to seeing it completed.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Elaine #10
Huge lover of texture, that acrylic looks gorgeous! What a great idea with the stencil.
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Annie #135
I love the acrylic paint bubble technique - great textures as you say and I love textures.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy this holiday then - six glorious weeks?
Hugs, neet xx 8
Love the bubbly paint effect. I've been playing about with puff paint ...but sometimes it's tooooo puffy IYKWIM
ReplyDeleteI love it when I get the really fine bubbles
Leandra
Oooh I havent tried acrylic paint through a stencil and heated - off to play.... Thanks for visiting me. Sunshine Girl #1
ReplyDeleteI don't see an untidy desk really...but maybe that's just me ;D
ReplyDeleteI've never tried to make a tag...shameful I know.
I'm looking forward to seeing the final piece later ;D
Thanks for visiting me earlier.
Enjoy the rest of the week ~ Have fun!
Thanks for visiting my blog and having a go at guessing how many scarves are in the rainbow. looks like you are busy over here! x Jo
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog. Your desk looks very interesting - will have to check back to see how that tag turned out!!
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Caz
#141
Oh, gotta love that texture--can't wait to see the finished piece!
ReplyDelete:)trisha, #138 this week
Don't you just love to play and try things out just for the fun of it. I know I do. Thanks for visiting my blog and giving me info on what you do to the inside of your cards. its been great to see what everyone does. Sandy :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the peek onto your desk and sharing your lovely textured secrets!
ReplyDeletegreat texture you got with your stencil! i love the outlets on your desk. mine are hidden and i have to reach deep into the shelves. happy WOYWW!
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing!
hugs,#29
peggy aplSEEDS
Hi Trish, one of the advantages of being slow in getting round everyone on WOYWW is that I get to see more recent posts - the completed tag is great. I've never thought of heating paint other than to get a distressed effect, but it the result is interesting. Oh, and yes, it is a pleasure sometimes to be able to create something just for yourself. Hope you have a lovely weekend, Elizabeth x #24
ReplyDeleteSorry I'm so late in visiting! Thank you for visiting me. :) What a cool idea. I've used a heat gun on paint before and it certainly adds great texture. I'm going to jump ahead so I can see it all finished. Good for you creating for the pure joy of creating. Warmly, Tracy #93
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ReplyDeleteYou have a very interesting workdesk! I am curious as to the strip along the back of the table. I looked ahead and your finished tag is great! Well done! Wishing you a happy day today!
Hugs,
Barbara Diane
Hiya Trisha - this is really cool and the finished tag is great! Experimenting is fun, no? As usual, I'm bringing up the WOYWW rear. :) Thanks for your visit!
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Susan #100