Etchall Fun

For the Designer Challenge we got to play with some fun products. ETCHALL IS SO FUN!  I had NEVER done glass etching so was excited to get to try something new!  This product is very easy to use and have a very small learning curve.  I will try to do some more things and share them at a later time.

So this is how it works...
You either make or use a stencil. (vinyl is good)
Spread on the Etchall and scrape off with the squeegee.
Let cure for 15 or more minutes.
Rinse with water and remove stencil.
Let Dry.

My first attempt was a learning time! LOL   I got the vase done sort of but then ended up "frosting" the entire surface...

 I used a brush to dab on.  I left it on too thick but it still worked well.  My problem was by leaving it on thick, when I rinsed the product got on the glass.  So this side of the vase ended up "frosted".

It did give a cool effect as you can still sort of read the words etched in.  But lets move on.

 It is difficult to see but you can make out the word DREAM and also the Greek Key design on the sides.

 

So next I had a little candy keeper so wanted to do a simple design on the top and create my own designs on the sides.  I used Spellbinders Lock and Key.

 LOVE the squeegee!

 The yellow is a film you can cut and design with using dies or electric cutting machine.

I had much better results with this project.

 Love the crisp lines and how well the Etchall worked.  So pretty!

 Finally, I tried this on a ready made candle.  I think this will work better next time I try as I did not clean the surface well so I am pretty sure there was some was build up.

 You can still read it and see it. It is very subtle.

 So this is my first attempt with this product and I had one major success on the candy dish. (Yes, those are raspberry M&Ms!  Dark Chocolate to make it even better.  This would be wonderful to personalize Christmas gifts or make wedding toasting glasses and MORE!

Keep Creating!
Kristi

Happiness is.....

Glittering Family Fun

 This weed for designer challenge hop I played with all things that make me super happy...Glitter from Art Glitter and Connie Crystal.  I just layered glitter colors and then used Black Crystal Sheets to connect them al.  Also, the people in the photos are my nephews and one extra!  Love these peeps and they make me happy and proud beyond compare!

 Paint on the Designer Dries Clear Adhesive. (DDCA)

 Cover with Shiney Si Art Glitter then apply more glue and add your lightest shade of purple.  Heather is the color used next. 

 I continue until  I had the colors gradually getting darker.

 Add a small strip of Connie Crystal Sheets as the connectors.

 I added a little more bling on each corner.

 Tombow Power Adhesive Tabs rock and hold like nobodies business!  

Add a touch of DDCA for extra hold.   I looped the top piece and then "daisy chained" the additional Crystal Sheet as the hanger.

 A closer look...

Thank you for joining me today.  I would love if you would leave me a comment and let me know what you think of all my "HAPPY" sparkles.  Make sure and check out Connie Crystal Blog and Art Glitter also.  Art Glitter is doing a fun cross promotion all month so check out all the details.  Come on over to Facebook and "like" our company pages as well.   Sparkle On! To buy retail from Connie Crystal check out http://www.wegotcrystal.com/ and for Art Glitter, http://artglitter.com/

Kristi

 

Thursday Thoughts

My kiddos plus one!

I have been thinking about so much in the past few months and rarely share anything personal as this is a blog about creating and art.  Today I am taking a moment to talk about my life and perhaps brag a little about my kids.

For those of you that don't know I do have two sons.  Paul is 22 and is a music performance major at MSU in Springfield.  He is a percussionist and plays everything from piano to drums.  I know he is good but when I watch him perform I am amazed. 

I am sure he is not going to be thrilled I have done this, but it is my right as a mom to do this!
Something else that is amazing about this young man, he has done all of this with Asperger Syndrome.  If you don't know anything about this, it is high functioning autism.  I was never so proud as the day he came home and announced that he was going to be more social.  This is a HUGE deal.  He works, goes to school, plays his video games and has a girlfriend that is very sweet to boot.  Hope this is an encouragement to some.



Jr. High Jazz Band (little brother helping)

 

Sr. High marching band with double mallets.

 


Now a little about my other son John.  Also musical and plays viola.  He is hoping to take piano this summer to sharpen his skills.  I think his big brother is a good influence...who knew!                                  

 The boys together

This is John and I at MSU before a football game.  Of course we are there for the 1/2 time show! We are also wearing out shirts in memory of Fred Guthrie, a friend and hero!
 

I am blessed to have both of these kiddos in my life.  They are a great strength and support to me.  We have had a more complicated year and they have been amazing.  I am learning to be a mom on my own and I could not be more proud to be doing this with the help of these two.  They are supportive of me in pursuing my crafty dreams.  I know they don't always "get it", but they think it is kind of cool that I get things published.

All of this is to say:

1. I love my kids.
2. I am a proud mom.
3. I can't believe the talent these boys have.
4. They inspire me to do my best always.
5. Paul and John are my reason for being on this earth.  I love you guys!

Take time to hug your kids and let them know their worth.  Be kind to them and encourage them, they are OUR future.  I know I am rambling today, but my children are worth it! 

Mixed Media Project

Hello all!  It has been a busy month and I have not been posting as much as I should.  I wanted to post some of the progression of photos of the project that is featured in Scrap n' Art On Line Mag. This is a paid subscription magazine, but the quality is amazing and they have a wonderful staff of talented and well known designers.
 
This month they are featuring Art Glitter! As lead of the design team, I was asked for a piece for this month.  I decided to do something very different for this and did a mixed media canvas.  The finished project is in the magazine but this is how I got there...

Supplies:
Canvas
Art Glitter Products (Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, Ultrafine Opaque Glitter)
Connie Crystal
Silks Paints by Splash of Color
Graphic 45 Little Darlings Paper
The July Studio Rickrack Flowers
USArtQuest Mica Flakes

The process...

 Fading the colors into each other.  Love the selection of colors!

Add the Silks Paints  and then start adding all the extras!

 Love Connie Crystal!

 Cluster of Crystals

 Love the rick rack flowers from The July Studio!

 And the finished project.....

 

 

Check out Scrap n Art!.....Happy Creating

Kristi