Monday, May 30, 2016

Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial


Hi everyone! It is Monday and the sun is shining, and of course we have a new Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge for you. This week our challenge is Monochromatic. I always enjoy using monochromatic colour schemes, such as blue, yellow or green.

Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
This week I was planning to use yellow, but then I woke up in the morning with Cracked Pistachio on my brain so I decided to go with that instead. It is such a stunning Distress colour. I made a wall-hanger, using a bunch of Tim Holtz products, and had fun using one of the stamps from the new Sideshow set, which I had been waiting for.

Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
First, I took out a bunch of Cracked Pistachio products and similar colours - particularly Peacock Feathers and Evergreen Bough. I ended up not using some of what you see in this photo, such as the Archival Ink pads, Viridian and Garden Patina.

Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
I started out by adhering a piece of cardboard from Tim's Textured Surfaces set to mat board. Smear some gesso on top.

Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
For the focal piece I got the idea of die cutting squares and rectangles with the Mosaic die, using manila cardstock and arranging them on a manila tag. Make sure they are as flat as possible and don't overlap.

Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
Stamp right on top of the squares. I decided not to use the tag, and just cut off the parts I didn't want.

 Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
Apply a little bit of Distress Micro Glace around the edges of a piece of Ranger woodgrain paper, also apply a little bit here and there on the paper. For more info on Distress Micro Glaze, check out my Distress Resist video. Speaking of videos, I really hope to get some done soon, and after the summer, when I have more time than now, you will see regular videos. It is just a little too hard to get anything recorded with Leo crawling around and soon running around.

Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
Ink the pieces with Cracked Pistachio and Peacock Feathers and use the Distress Sprayer to mist with drops. As you can see, the Distress Micro Glaze has resisted the ink.

Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
 Stamp a word on one of the labels that comes with the Display Hanger set.

Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
 Drop Juniper alcohol ink on Mirrored Stars.

Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
Adhere Ranger's foil sheets to glossy cardstock, or another smooth paper, and die cut the new Gadget Gears 2 (or use the original Gadget Gears).

Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
 Paint with Distress Paint. When the paint is almost dry, wipe most of it off with a cloth.

Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
Paint a little Black Soot on the metal pieces.

Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
I also smeared some Distress Ink on my craft sheet, misted with water and pressed watercolour paper into the ink. When dry, die cut an Ornate Frame #2 and stamp the frame with a script stamp. The sentiment was stamped on another piece and cut into three strips.

Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
Adhere a few pieces of tissue tape to the focal piece, and smear Crazing Collage Medium around the edges. Smear Crazing Medium on the Ornate Frame too.

Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
When the Crazing is dry, apply Distress Crayons on top and rub into the cracks. Wipe off with a slightly moist cloth.

Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
I used Faber-Castell Graphite Aquarelle pencils to draw shadows on the focal piece, as well as to accentuate the edges between the squares. Use a paint brush with water on top of the pencil marks.

Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
I really liked the effect with the mosaic squares and stamping, inking and crazing on top. 

Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
 The Crazing Medium is really cool and I love those fine cracks with the crayon rubbed into them. I used a thinner layer on the frame and you can see that the cracks are smaller there.

 Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
I also used one of the larger metallic gears.

Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin

The small circles are the insides from the largest Gadget Gear die cut.

Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
There is a shadow under the wheel, to ground the man to the panel and make sure it didn't look like he was flying. I cut out some words from old book paper, and just happened to spot 'Leo the Great', which I thought was pretty funny, so I had to use it. Leo will get this one day.

Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
I also splattered some Black Soot paint on the panel. Here's a close up of the crackles and splatters on top of tissue tape. 

Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
The word on the hanger.
 Layers of ink - Pistachio Wall Hanger Tutorial by Anna-Karin
My favourite part of the sentiment. I also punched a circle from old book paper for the charm.

I hope you will join us in our Monochromatic challenge. As every week, you have a chance to win a $50 gift voucher from Simon Says Stamp. You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.

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Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Happy crafting!

Anna-Karin

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17 comments:

  1. absolutely fabulous wall hanging Anna-Karin, I love the cracked pistachio color, one of my faves, and the details and whole design is brilliant! those gears really do look like old verdigris! :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  2. Wow Anna-Karin, this is stunning! All the little details in each of your creations is so much fun to see and this one is FULL of them. I love those gears and love, love pistachio. Cathie

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  3. What a fun piece! Amazing color combo. Soothing, yet dynamic. Loving the depth with all the layers.

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  4. The cracked pistachio works so well with the cardboard base and I just love the Sideshow set of stamps. Your hanging is beautiful! x

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  5. this is very nice....love all the details.
    greets alexa

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  6. ...another amazing project! You are so full of talent and unique ideas xxx

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  7. This is an amazing piece, Anna-Karin! So many interesting details and layers. Leo will love this one day.

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  8. i love this project Anna!!!! amazing! and i love the idea of using the mosaic die that way!!! thanks for the inspiration

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  9. I just love this Anna-Karin! The sayings are just perfect, and love the images and the hangar. Isn't it amazing how these wonderful creative ideas spring from our dreams? I think that is just so awesome!!

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  10. fabulous project Anna-Karin...paying homage to one of my favourite Distress colours...hugs kath xxx

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  11. This is such a gorgeous creation, Anna-Karin. Love the beautiful colors and textures. :)

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  12. Stunning project, Anna-Karin! Love the shades of green you combined! GORGEOUS!!



    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  13. Amazing project! One of my favorites of yours! Love everything in this project: colors, design, stamps, details.... really I adore everything! thanks for the inspiration! Barbara

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  14. As always, I have to say that you are the queen of so many great techniques and ideas! I love how you used that square/tile effect on the tag and I think Pistachio was such a great way to go! LOVE THIS!

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  15. This is so gorgeous, Anna-Karin! My favorite colors of Distress and so much detail and texture! It's stunning! Hugs, Sandra

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