Misunderstood Monsters and Mysterious Creatures-Installment L, O, S

I will be reusing the Small 5" by 7" Wooden IKEA frames that I addedthe patina to previously, and have included those steps here for reference. This time I will be using stencils and Wendy Vecchi Black Embossing Paste and Finnabair Stone Effect Paste to alter the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Alphabet Stencils for "L" is for the Loch Ness Monster, "O" is for Ogre and "S" is Satyr. Remember this technique can be used to alter any of the GSLC chipboards. 

1.  Take GSLC Alphabet Stencil Blanks from Package.
2.  Print Images of your choosing to represent each letter, I have decided upon a Monsters and Mysterious Creatures one and not sure what I will find. I was inspired by Dave Bell Graphic Artist of Classic Monster Posters and will start with them.
3.  I am using 3 small 5" by 7" inch IKEA wooden frames to showcase each of the letters.
4.  I am a texture type of guy so I want to alter the frames and give them added interest. I want them to look similar but not the same like they are part of a collection.
5.  For the first frame I used various Ice Resin Enamels in German Silver and Torched Copper and Embossing Enamels in Aged Hunter and Aged Copper. I layered them and cured with a heating tool. This method can also be used on any of the GSLC chipboards as I will probably use later in my project.
6.  I added Tim Holts Distress Sprays in Walnut Stain to add additional patina.
7.  The second frame was aged using Finnabair rust pastes in greens, browns, and orange placed on randomly with a paintbrush. I then used transparent burnt sienna ink to fill in any empty spaces. Once again this technique can be used on any of the GSLC chipboard pieces. 
8.  The final frame was given a patina using Tim Holtz Distress Grit-Paste and Ferro-Copper Paste applied with a thin plastic spatula using a  Snake Skin Stencil and further distressing with alcohol inks in browns and greens. Once again this technique can be used on any of the GSLC chipboard pieces. 
9.  For altering the GSLC Alphabet Stencil Blanks this time I will be using stencils and Wendy Vecchi Black Embossing Paste and Finnabair Stone Effect Paste.

 10.                Choose the stencil and pastes you would like to use for each of  the GSLC Alphabet Stencils " L". "O", and "S".

11.                Once dry spay with Tim Holtz Distress Stain Sprays and Lindy Metallic Sprays for the first layer.

12.                Next add depth and interest using various Rub-N-Buff products.

13.                Find complimentary magazine pages for the backgrounds of your GSLC Alphabet Framed Designs. I used blackberries and flowers for the "L",  I used a haunted forest for the "O", and A collection of evergreen boughs for the "S".

14.                Cut and glue the appropriate images for each of Framed letters, securing with Weldbond.
15.                Our GSLC Alphabet Stencils are complete for Letters "L","O" and "S"
Some final thoughts.
"L" is the Loch Ness Monster, the forever elusive "Nessie" hiding in a Scottish Lake. 

 

"O" is for Ogre, large and misunderstood, accused of all the children he did not take.

 

"S"  is for Satyr, half man half beast, some may even find him a sexy beefcake.

 

Stay tuned for the next instillation of  GSLC Alphabet Stencil Blanks. I cannot wait to see what new images I discover.
Supplies:  Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts-Alphabet Stencil Blanks, 3 small 5" by 7" inch IKEA wooden frames, Matte Medium Ice Resins in Torched Copper and German Silver, Aged Hunter and Aged Copper Embossing Enamel, Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain in Walnut, Heating Tool, Finnabair Rust Pastes in Greens, Browns, and Orange, Transparent Burnt Sienna Ink, Paint Brush, Wendy Vecchi Black Embossing Paste, Finnabair Stone Effect Paste, small plastic spatula, stencils of your choosing, Tim Holtz Distress Sprays and Lindy Metallic Spray of your choosing, Various Run-N-Buff to add patina  Pages from magazines for the backgrounds, Various Printed Images of Monster and Mysterious Creatures using Inkjet Printer and paper, and Weldbond.

I cannot wait to see your interpretation of this project. Share it on the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Craft Group Page on Facebook. I would love to see what new creations you are working on!

Misunderstood Monsters and Mysterious Creatures Alphabet-Installment A, T, Z

I will be reusing the Small 5" by 7" Wooden IKEA frames I added to patina to the last time and have included those steps here for reference. This time I will be using Wendy Vecchi Black Embossing Paste and Wendy Vecchi Crackle Texture Paste and Alcohol Inks to transform the GSLC Alphabet Stencils. This installment includes the letters "A" is for Anubis, an Egyptian God, "T" is for Trolls, and "Z" is for Zombies. Remember this technique can be used to alter any of the GSLC chipboards. 

1.  Take GSLC Alphabet Stencil Blanks from Package.
2.  Print Images of your choosing to represent each letter, I have decided upon a Monsters and Mysterious Creatures one and not sure what I will find.
3.  I am using 3 small 5" by 7" inch IKEA wooden frames to showcase each of the letters.
4.  I am a texture type of guy so I want to alter the frames and give them added interest. I want them to look similar but not the same like they are part of a collection.
5.  For the first frame I used various Ice Resin Enamels in German Silver and Torched Copper and Embossing Enamels in Aged Hunter and Aged Copper. I layered them and cured with a heating tool. This method can also be used on any of the GSLC chipboards as I will probably use later in my project.
6.  I added Tim Holts Distress Sprays in Walnut Stain to add additional patina.
7.  The second frame was aged using Finnabair rust pastes in greens, browns, and orange placed on randomly with a paintbrush. I then used transparent burnt sienna ink to fill in any empty spaces. Once again this technique can be used on any of the GSLC chipboard pieces. 
8.  The final frame was given a patina using Tim Holtz Distress Grit-Paste and Ferro-Copper Paste applied with a thin plastic spatula using a  Snake Skin Stencil and further distressing with alcohol inks in browns and greens. Once again this technique can be used on any of the GSLC chipboard pieces. 
9.  For altering the GSLC Alphabet Stencil Blanks this time I will only be using Wendy Vecchi Black Embossing Paste and Wendy Vecchi Crackle Texture Paste and Alcohol Inks.

10.                Using a small plastic spatula place a thin layer of WV Black Embossing Paste on each of the GSLC Alphabet Stencils of A, T, and Z. Allow to air dry fully.

11.                Next using a small plastic spatula place a thin layer of WV Crackle Texture Paste on each of the GSLC Alphabet Stencils of A, T, and Z. Allow to air dry fully

12.                Once fully dry use alcohol inks to stain the crackle paste for the GSLC Alphabet Stencil "A "  I used purple and yellow inks, For the GSLC Alphabet Stencil "T" I used Blues, Greens, and Browns, and for the "Z" I used Rust, Yellow, and Red Inks.

 

13.                Find complimentary materials for the backgrounds of you GSLC Alphabet Framed Designs. I used a piece of player piano scroll paper for the "A",  a Piece of Course Sandpaper for the "T", and a piece of Corrugated Cardboard for the "Z".

14.                Cut and glue the appropriate images for each of Framed letters, securing with Weldbond.
15.                Our GSLC Alphabet Stencils are complete for Letters "A","T" and "Z" 

Some final thoughts.

"A" is for Anubis, an Egyptian Jackal God, the protector of ancient graves and your final rest.

"T" is for Trolls who made the crossing of a bridge into a Three Bill Goat Gruff test.

"Z" is for Zombies, the Walking Dead, wondering in herds looking for brains seems to be their forever quest.

 

Stay tuned for the next instillation of  GSLC Alphabet Stencil Blanks. I cannot wait to see what new images I discover.

Supplies:  Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts-Alphabet Stencil Blanks, 3 small 5" by 7" inch IKEA wooden frames, Matte Medium Ice Resins in Torched Copper and German Silver, Aged Hunter and Aged Copper Embossing Enamel, Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain in Walnut, Heating Tool, Finnabair Rust Pastes in Greens, Browns, and Orange, Transparent Burnt Sienna Ink, Paint Brush, Wendy Vecchi Black Embossing Paste and Wendy Vecchi Crackle Texture Paste, mall thin plastic spatula, Alcohol Inks of your choosing, Piece of Corse Sandpaper, Piece of Corrugated Cardboard, A pieces of Player Piano Paper Scroll for the backgrounds, Various Printed Images of Monster and Mysterious Creatures using Inkjet Printer and paper, and Weldbond.

I cannot wait to see your interpretation of this project. Share it on the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Craft Group Page on Facebook. I would love to see what new creations you are working on!

Misunderstood Monsters and Myterious Creatures Alphabet-Installment H, I, J

I will be reusing the Small 5" by 7" Wooden IKEA frames I added to patina to the last time and have included those steps here for reference. This time I will be acrylic paints only to alter the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Alphabet Stencils for "H" is for the Hunchback of Norte Dame, "I" is for the Invisible man and "J" is for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.I am once again using the David Bell Classic Monster Images I found on Pinterest. Remember this technique can be used to alter any of the GSLC chipboards. 

1.  Take GSLC Alphabet Stencil Blanks from Package.
2.  Print Images of your choosing to represent each letter, I have decided upon a Monsters and Mysterious Creatures one and not sure what I will find. I was inspired by Dave Bell Graphic Artist of Classic Monster Posters and will start with them.
3.  I am using 3 small 5" by 7" inch IKEA wooden frames to showcase each of the letters.
4.  I am a texture type of guy so I want to alter the frames and give them added interest. I want them to look similar but not the same, like they are part of a collection.
5.  For the first frame I used various Ice Resin Enamels in German Silver and Torched Copper and Embossing Enamels in Aged Hunter and Aged Copper. I layered them and cured with a heating tool. This method can also be used on any of the GSLC chipboards as I will probably use later in my project.
6.  I added Tim Holts Distress Sprays in Walnut Stain to add additional patina.
7.  The second frame was aged using Finnabair rust pastes in greens, browns, and orange placed on randomly with a paintbrush. I then used transparent burnt sienna ink to fill in any empty spaces. Once again this technique can be used on any of the GSLC chipboard pieces. 
8.  The final frame was given a patina using Tim Holtz Distress Grit-Paste and Ferro-Copper Paste applied with a thin plastic spatula using a  Snake Skin Stencil and further distressing with alcohol inks in browns and greens. Once again this technique can be used on any of the GSLC chipboard pieces. 
9.  For altering the GSLC Alphabet Stencil Blanks this time I will only be using acrylic paints.

10.                For the GSLC Alphabet Stencil "J" I used a piece of painters tape to divide the letter in half. I painted one side with Golden Green Gold Acrylic Paint the other side with Deco Art Quinacridone Violet Acrylic Paint.

11.                For the GSLC Alphabet Stencil "I" I first painted with Golden Interference Blue (Fine) Acrylic Paint and then used a dry brush technique to add Lumiere Super Sparkle Acrylic Paint to give it an ethereal feel.

 

12.                 For the GSLC Alphabet Stencil "H" I added layers of Deco Art Prussian Blue Acrylic Paint, Craft Smart Antique Gold Acrylic Paint,  Deco Art Metallic Chocolate Acrylic Paint and Golden Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold Acrylic Paint to give it an aged brass patina.

13.                Find complimentary materials for the backgrounds of you GSLC Alphabet Framed Designs. I used a piece of Washi tapes for the "J",  a Piece of Shiny Blue Metallic Gift Wrap for the "I", and a piece of Tapestry Fabric for the "H".

 

14.                Cut and glue the appropriate images for each of Framed letters, securing with Weldbond.
15.                Our GSLC Alphabet Stencils are complete for Letters "H","I" and "J"
Some final thoughts.
"H" is for The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a disfigured man in a tower he did stay.

 

 "I" is for The Invisible Man, whose mind and body slowly faded away.

 

"J"  is for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde two different men, one by night the other by day.

 

Stay tuned for the next instillation of  GSLC Alphabet Stencil Blanks. I cannot wait to see what new images I discover.

Supplies:  Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts-Alphabet Stencil Blanks, 3 small 5" by 7" inch IKEA wooden frames, Matte Medium Ice Resins in Torched Copper and German Silver, Aged Hunter and Aged Copper Embossing Enamel, Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain in Walnut, Heating Tool, Finnabair Rust Pastes in Greens, Browns, and Orange, Transparent Burnt Sienna Ink, Paint Brush, Painters Tape, Golden Green Gold Acrylic Paint, Deco Art Quinacridone Violet Acrylic Paint, Golden Interference Blue (Fine) Acrylic Paint, Lumiere Super Sparkle Acrylic Paint, Deco Art Prussian Blue Acrylic Paint, Craft Smart Antique Gold Acrylic Paint,  Deco Art Metallic Chocolate Acrylic Paint, Golden Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold Acrylic Paint, Piece of Tapestry Fabric, Piece of Shiny Blue Metallic Gift Wrap, Washi Tape and pieces of thin cardboard for the backgrounds, Various Printed Images of Monster and Mysterious Creatures using Inkjet Printer and paper, and Weldbond.

I cannot wait to see your interpretation of this project. Share it on the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Craft Group Page on Facebook. I would love to see what new creations you are working on!

Misunderstood Monsters and Mysterious Creatures Alphabet-Installment G and W

I will be reusing the Small 5" by 7" Wooden IKEA frames I added to patina to the last time and have included those steps here for reference. This time I will be using Folk Art Painted Finishes Sets of Rust and Moss acrylic paints sets to alter the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Alphabet Stencils for "G" is for Godzilla and "W" is for Werewolf . Remember this technique can be used to alter any of the GSLC chipboards. 

1.  Take GSLC Alphabet Stencil Blanks from Package.

2.  Print Images of your choosing to represent each letter, I have decided upon a Monsters and Mysterious Creatures one and not sure what I will find. I was inspired by Dave Bell Graphic Artist of Classic Monster Posters and will start with them.
3.  I am using 3 small 5" by 7" inch IKEA wooden frames to showcase each of the letters.
4.  I am a texture type of guy so I want to alter the frames and give them added interest. I want them to look similar but not the same like they are part of a collection.
5.  For the first frame I used various Ice Resin Enamels in German Silver and Torched Copper and Embossing Enamels in Aged Hunter and Aged Copper. I layered them and cured with a heating tool. This method can also be used on any of the GSLC chipboards as I will probably use later in my project.
6.  I added Tim Holts Distress Sprays in Walnut Stain to add additional patina.
7.  The second frame was aged using Finnabair rust pastes in greens, browns, and orange placed on randomly with a paintbrush. I then used transparent burnt sienna ink to fill in any empty spaces. Once again this technique can be used on any of the GSLC chipboard pieces. 
8.  The final frame was given a patina using Tim Holtz Distress Grit-Paste and Ferro-Copper Paste applied with a thin plastic spatula using a  Snake Skin Stencil and further distressing with alcohol inks in browns and greens. Once again this technique can be used on any of the GSLC chipboard pieces. 
9.  For altering the GSLC Alphabet Stencil Blanks this time I will be using Folk Art Painted Finishes Sets of Moss and Rust.

10.                For the GSLC Alphabet Stencil "G" I used the Folk Art Painted Finishes Moss Set for a reptilian scales-like look.
 11.                For the GSLC Alphabet Stencil "W" I used Folk Art Painted Finishes Rust Set and filled in the negative spaces with TH Distress Stains of Frayed Burlap and Broken China to give it a weathered and worn appeal.

12.                Find complimentary scrapbook paper for backgrounds of your GSLC Alphabet Framed Designs. I used a rusted corrugated cardboard for the "G", and a piece of moss paper for the "W".

 

13.                Cut and glue the appropriate images for each of Framed letters, securing with Weldbond.

 14.                Our GSLC Alphabet Stencils are complete for Letters "G" and "W"

Some final thoughts.
"G" is for Godzilla sometimes known as the "Monster King", a raging radioactive, ever evolving creation from the sea.

 

"W" is for werewolf, when the moon is full he loves to sing, but at mornings light a new creature he will be.

 

Stay tuned for the next instillation of  GSLC Alphabet Stencil Blanks. I cannot wait to see what new images I discover.

Supplies: Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts-Alphabet Stencil Blanks, 3 small 5" by 7" inch IKEA wooden frames, Matte Medium Ice Resins in Torched Copper and German Silver, Aged Hunter and Aged Copper Embossing Enamel, Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain in Walnut, Heating Tool, Finnabair Rust Pastes in Greens, Browns, and Orange, Transparent Burnt Sienna Ink, Paint Brush, Folk Art Painted Finishes of Rust and Moss Sets, Piece of Scrapbook Paper for Background and a moss sheet for the second background, Various Printed Images of Monster and Mysterious Creatures using Inkjet Printer and paper, and Weldbond.

I cannot wait to see your interpretation of this project. Share it on the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Craft Group Page on Facebook. I would love to see what new creations you are working on!