Monday, June 22, 2015

Misted Marine Block

Hi friends! It is of course Monday again, and this week we have a 'Stamp and Mist' challenge at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Fun! 

Normally, when I use mists, I go for bright colours, but this week I wanted to use pale shades of mists instead. The soft colours worked real well on this Artist Trading Block. I was happy to see that Simon Says Stamp now carries Eileen Hull's Sizzix 3-D Block, Cube, Bank die, since this is such a fun format to work in. Tim Holtz Mariner Blueprint stamps are the perfect size for this ATB. I enjoy making summer projects at this time of the year. This is a little tutorial.

Die cut two strips for the block. I used mat board, but you can also use chipboard and paint it white. It is an XL die, so you need the Extended Cutting Pads to run it through your Big Shot or Vagabond. Scoreboards dies both cuts and scores the material. You can clearly see the score lines on this photo.

Cut five squares of watercolour paper and white emboss the four blueprint stamps as well as a sentiment. They don't all fit completely, but don't worry about that. 

Mist with Tattered Rose, Antique Linen and Tumbled Glass. The embossing resists the ink.

When the misted ink is dry, you can add more colour, which works particularly well because of the pale mist colours. Smear Iced Spruce on your craft sheet, mist with water and pick up with a paint brush. Also give the shapes shadows.

Finally, I just had to add some Black Soot splatters. Again smear on craft sheet, mist and pick up with a paint brush. Tap the brush to create splatters.

Use a strong adhesive to assemble the block. I used Wonder Tape, placed along the flaps of the die cut. The panels were glued with matte multi medium, and on purpose I didn't place it all the way to the edge, to add to the distressed look. 

The mix of mists look nice together and I particularly like the bits of white. 

The block was tied with twine to add to the nautical look and I used Small Talk stickers for sentiments, 

I distressed the edges of the panels,which is a favourite thing of mine to do with watercolour paper.

I love using the Small Talk stickers, and keep reaching for them when I want to add a few meaningful words to a project.

The sentiment is placed on top and I also added some shells. The splatters almost looks like a flock of bird here.

The blocks work great as gifts, and are fun to try out different techniques on. All of mine are placed together on a shelf.

Join us this week in our 'stamp and mist' challenge and it might be you who wins a $50 gift voucher and can do some summer shopping at Simon Says Stamp.

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy crafting!

Anna-Karin

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28 comments:

  1. Its Awesome ! I loved the embossing n mist combo a lot ,wonderful colors and the stamps are perfect for the theme :) Thanks for the tutorial !

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    1. Thank you so much! I am glad you like my ATB!

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  2. Beautiful ATB. The colors are gorgeous and remind me of the ocean, beach and shells. Lovely!

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  3. This is wonderful Anna-Karin! Love the soft colors. TFS!

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  4. This beautiful box looks a little worn and faded by the summer sun :-)) I wish I could get my spraying to look like yours. Great stamping, as always.

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  6. love the soft colours against the white embossed lines...what a great use of the blueprints x

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  7. This is so beautiful - your colors are perfect!!! Hurray for ATBs! =)

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  8. How fun- I love the block idea!!

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  9. This is just beautiful! Love the color combo and how you painted with the darker color.

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  10. What a fun keepsake box! The color blend is beautiful!

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  11. Such a pretty projectt. Excellent tutorial. I love the colours you've used, they work wonderfully together.

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  12. Another beautiful project. I can't wait to get back and just play. I do so love visiting your blog. xx

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  13. I do love your make - great to show off on any desk or table - really just anywhere!
    Sandy xx

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  14. A gorgeous 3D-box project Anna-Karin, thank you for all the pics and details!! Like you, I love the soft colours of mists you chose for this one and also the stamps which makes us even more want to go to the beach haha! :) Hugs, Coco xx

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    1. Thank you so much Coco! It makes me want to go to the beach too.

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  15. Beautiful colours and wonderful stamping Anna-Karin - I just love the nautical theme! Hugs, Anne x

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  16. Oh wow what a lovely box with all these nautical motifs in such soft colors. I like it very much.
    Great design!
    Dear Greetings
    Sabine

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  17. Fantastic!! The soft colors are awesome with your nautical theme.

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  18. Ohh wow, Anna-Karin! This box is amazing! I love the pale color combo you've chosen! And what a great idea to use Ice Spruced to color those stamps in! Gorgeous! Hugs, Sandra

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  19. This is super cute! What a great way to give a gift. Thank you for sharing.

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  20. This is fabulous! Gantastic colouring.

    Thank you for always encouragement for me.
    Emily Hsu

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  21. This ATB is fabulous! Soft colors and Iced spruced are incredible together! Wonderful idea as always, another masterpiece! Barbarayaya

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  22. An amazing creation - love those colours! A fantastic reminder of days by the sea!

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  23. What an amazing ATB and I love the beautiful colour palette, it's so pretty and reminds me of sandy beaches, glorious sunsets and deep blue seas! Just perfect as always, Anna-Karin... :)

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  24. Such a beautiful creation! Anna-Karin. Love the fabulous soft color scheme. :)

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  25. I love, love, love how all of these colors blend so beautifully! And the outlines/embossing in cream looks amazing! So beachy and classy!

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