Monday, January 2, 2017

Snarky Clipboards by Jess Madaglia

Hi Everyone,
It's the new kid on the block! My name is Jess and I am so excited to share my first project with you.
I created some mini clipboards and they are super easy to make.

I started with my blank clipboard.  They come four to a package and you get the bases, the clips, and the clip cover.

I did a light messy layer of gesso on the base and clip cover.

Once my gesso was dry I started to layer on vintage papers.  I used a whole bunch of random bits.  I can't read dictation, but how perfect is this little bit for this project? I just ripped and layered until I covered the whole board.

I added some scraps of patterned paper, smudged on a bit of acrylic paint, and topped the whole thing off with a layer of collage medium.

Once the collage medium was dried I used Distress Crayons to grunge up the paper.

 The lovely lady was added and her quote.  I stuck these on with collage medium too.

While the collage medium dried I glued my clip to the clip cover.  I painted the clip cover, but decided that wasn't quite working.  Embossing powder was the answer to my problem.
A few scribbles were added around the lady and the quote.  Clipboard complete!


I made a second board using the same technique, but I added some stamps and washi tape to this one.

I hope you enjoyed my first project.  I can't wait to show you what I have up my sleeve for my next post.
Jess

Gypsy Soul Products Used:
mini clipboards

Other Products Used:
Acrylic Paint
Archival Ink-Jet Black
Collage medium
Distress Crayons
Embossing Powder
Gesso
Strong Adhesive
Various patterned papers and vintage papers
Washi Tape

6 comments:

  1. oh my gosh Jess-I love these! Sarcasm is my superpower and it's awesome to find another kindred spirit!! Great techniques and love the lively colours :)

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  2. Love these Jessica! Bravo! ❤️❤️

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  3. I love these! what a fantastic project! happy new year! xo

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  4. Fabulous fun project Jess!! Can you tell me if the embossing powder is the new metallics from EC?

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  5. Yes, they are from Emerald Creek. I used Hammed Metal and Charred Gold.

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