Saturday, July 12, 2014

Playing with Texture Paste!

Hello all!  I have been so inspired by all the new product…so much FUN!

This was the picture I posted on Instagram and Facebook yesterday just to tease you a little. 

To get started tape your Layering Stencil to a piece of Manila cardstock. Pick up some Texture Paste with a palette knife. 

Spread the paste over the stencil. It's ok to make a few passes to get good coverage. 

Pick up the excess Texture Paste. You wouldn't want any to go to waste and return it to the bottle. Once you're done with the paste put the lid back on. This will keep the paste from drying out. 

Carefully pull off the stencil. Wash your stencil and palette knife while the paste is still wet. This will make for easy clean up. 

After the paste dries it's time to color. Re-tape the stencil positioning it over the dry paste. Apply Distress Marker to the Texture Paste just like you would color on watercolor cardstock. Use the water brush to blend out the color. Be careful not to use too much water on the brush. I use a towel to dry off the tip if it gets too wet. 

Stamp the Handwritten message with jet black Archival Ink. Matt with a piece of red card stock and stitch around the outside. Tie a big bow around the card. You could stop here but I decided to add a little more. 

I mounted my image to at green card. Using Ice Spruce Distress Marker and your Spritzer add a little background texture. 

Stamp the Mini Blueprint Poinsettia onto Watercolor Cardstock. 

Color with Distress Markers then blend with the Detail Water Brush. Add a little Glossy Accent and Antique Linen Distress Glitter to the center. 

Adhere the Poinsettia over the bow. 

It's amazing how much the Texture Paste reacted like Watercolor cardstock. 

I also tried the Texture Paste on a Burlap Panel. 
WOW! Amazing…can't wait to get some time to finish it up. 

Hope you're having a creative weekend! 
I'm overwhelmed with all the comments you've left!  
Thank you very, very much!
Richele



40 comments:

Scrapthat said...

WHOOO.....it's lovely!!
that texture paste on the burlap canvas DOES look awesome!!
Thanks so much for sharing!! :D

Julie S said...

These look great. REALLY like the texture paste on the burlap. Looking forward to seeing what you do with that.

Unknown said...

Love that card, I never thought of coloring the texture paste with distress markers, I'll need to try it!

Sharon Y said...

Lovely card! Thanks for the techniques of coloring. Have never thought about putting the stencil back on to color. Exciting possibilities!

Words and Pictures said...

Totally in love with that stencil - and is that new texture paste I see? Yippee!
Alison x

Unknown said...

This is a wonderful holiday card Richele. The little poinsettia is the perfect touch. Can't wait to see what you do with the burlap panel!

Unknown said...

Merry July!! YAY!! What a fun Christmas card, Richele! I love how the texture paste soaks in the distress color! That's one of my fav things about texture paste :) Can't wait to see your other goodies :) XOXO-Shari

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Gorgeous card, I love the texture and twine along with the poinsettia, lovely. Tracy x

Anonymous said...

Just wondering how the Texture Paste compares to Gesso? Very lovely card. I love all the Christmas in July inspiration. Enough time to get ideas prepared for the holidays. =^_^=

Audrey Pettit said...

Really gorgeous, Richele! LOVE!

CindyRomanDaversa said...

Oh my goodness...I am loving this!

Ruby Craft said...

Loving what you are doing with the texture paste.

Astrid Maclean said...

Fabulous card, brilliant new stencil and I love how the paste takes the colour!! Great way to finish it too with the poinsettia with the ribbon just behind!!

Redanne said...

Oh my, I love the poinsettia stamp and the stencil you used on the burlap is a definite must have. Love how you coloured the paste on your card too.....

Denise Bryant said...

Is it bad to drool on my keyboard?
Gorgeous card! Can't wait to try that paste!

Katie said...

Wow, this card is beautiful! I love how you colored right over the texture paste, and the added spritz! And wow on the burlap creation too! Thanks for sharing.

Katie B.

Inkypinkycraft said...

really gorgeous ...cannot wait to get my hands on these!! and great idea to replace the stencil over the paste to colour! x

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

AWESOME!!! What a gorgeous make, and can't wait to see the burlap panel!

Karin said...

Stunning, I love how you've used these new Ranger and Tim Holtz products, especially the texture paste.

mamablitger said...

AMAZING ..... Thank you for sharing how easy it is to add color to texture paste !! And I adore and love your card. Such fab details. And the Pointsetta makes it just perfect !!! Gosh...... Need that stencil and the Damask and........ Lol....
When will these items be avaible to "normal" people ?? Cant wait !!
And being excited to see what will happen to the burlap /damask.... Uhuuu....
Thanks again. ! You are very talented !!
Hugs from SPAIN

KAT said...

Richele - this is really beautiful - never thought to use the distress markers over texture paste - genius!

Anonymous said...

Wow Richele, this is awesome! Now I have to add texture paste, some more markers and the marker spritzer to my shopping list. Can't wait to try this. And did I mention I love vintage Christmas stuff...so got to have these stencils so I can make my own cards this Christmas. Hopefully 5 months is enough time to actually get them done this year, LOL?! Thanks for the beautiful inspiration. Love, love, love this!

egg said...

Richele, your work with the new stencil and stamps is awesome! (Isn't Tim a wonder?) Thanks so much for the tutorial, I must have that stencil (my new love, stenciling!) and poinsettia stamp. Thank you so much for showing us 'how'!

Create Beauty with Laurajo said...

Richele, love it! Your card Is amazing. When the texture paste dries, is the texture rough? Just wondering if the distress marker's tips will hold up? Can't wait to see what you do with the burlap canvas. I love the damask stamp and now I have to get that Gothic Stencil and some paste. My want list never stops growing! Thanks for sharing :)

LoraineC said...

I love this stencil and what you have done with the paste, can't wait to get hold of some. Thanks for sharing your ideas :)

Jan Hobbins said...

Love this, Richele! Can't wait to try out the texture paste!

Lynne said...

Can't wait to do this!

Leslie Kiley said...

The Texture paste looks so great! Can't wait to try it. Love this card you made and gave me a lot of inspiration!

Unknown said...

I'm going to have to get a hold of this new texture paste!!! This technique is amazing!!!!

Nancy Zunic said...
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Nancy Zunic said...

Okay, I am loving the looks of this texture paste for sure! Thanks for the great turtorial!

sewzallsquirrels said...

Love your use of the texture paste and the pens...such a great, soft look.
Got to get my mitts on these!

AlteredAddict said...

I love texture paste!!!

Rea' said...

So very cool ... love the texture paste ideas ( bought some at show haven't used it yet ) Love, love, love what you did with it ... had planned to try it on burlap hahaha ... got to see what it looks like Thanks !!

Rebecca Bradshaw said...

A stunning creation and thanks for your tips on using the texture paste. I've just bought these types of products for the first time and will definitely be back here for more advice and inspiration!
Rebecca.

DoofyJEss2 said...

Beautiful card!! Thanks for showcasing the texture paste!! Looks like so much fun!!

Carol McCready said...

Love the card. Thanks for the texture paste inspiration, can't wait to play with it.

Debra said...

Thank you for the awesome tutorial...love the look and will give it a try. I don't have Distress markers but I have Distress inks...a little more time to apply but looks to be worth the effort.

Crafty Moni said...

So awesome! Thanks for sharing:)

Peace, Love, & Creative Hugs!
Monica L.

Unknown said...

Thank you for sharing your lovely tutorial...really beautiful and yes I use Tim Holtz inks and markers...they are great to use...thank you again...I enjoyed it :)