Metallic Distress Stains!!!

So this class is all about the new Ranger Metallic Distress Stains.   I know you all love (as I do), the Distress Ink Pads and those who have ventured into the realm of Distress Stains find them indispensable as well.... now with the addition of metallic's to the Distress Stain range, well it opens up a whole new world.   To prove that yes, I can do pink and bling along with the darker style that is more my norm.... I give you "Dream"..... I used the pewter metallic distress stain to stamp onto a distress inked sponged background....gorgeous!!!

 

"Dream"...

 

 

 

This next one I simply swiped some distress stain onto my craft sheet, wiped a piece of white matte card through it, added some Rock Candy Crackle Paint (rock candy is clear), waited for it to dry, then sponged on some Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs and Walnut Stain Distress Ink.

"Never Regret"...

 

Finally I did the ol' smoosh method of place, twist and lift of the Distress Stains & Metallic Distress Inks from the craft sheet onto gloss cardstock.  Love how it shimmers on gloss card!

 

"eat it's young"...

 

Lastly the next two are from my previous class using the slide windows.

 

"Breathe"...

 

 "Mystique"... (this one I covered the slide with textured gold paper!)

 

 

More Metallic distress stain samples to come....

Windows - Part Two

This technique uses an old product that I'm sure quite a few of us have hanging around at home, at least if not at your home, then I'm sure you'll find someone who has some lurking in those dusty boxes in a cupboard somewhere.   I'm talking about the old slide frames that came in either cardboard or plastic.  It's as simple as separating the two sides of the slide, removing the negative from inside, sticking the slide back together with a little double-sided tape and then covering with a piece of foil tape that has been embossed beforehand with either a Cuttlebug or Big Shot and your favourite embossing folders.   I have used several things to colour the foil after it's been attached  -  Alcohol Inks, Vintaj Patina Inks as well as plain old acrylic paint!   Attach a picture to the back, mount on a fabulous background and there you have it.... recycling at it's best!

 

"Rock is dead"... 

(love this Spellbinders M-bossabilities brick folder!!!)

 

 

 

"Obscure"...

(Vintaj Patina sponged onto the slide with no embossing used this time) 

 

 

 

"Angelic"...

(Paper Casting background, acrylic paint used to colour the slide)

 

 

 

"I tried to be good"...

(Alcohol Inks used on the slide)

 

 

 

"Go for Baroque"...

This next one below is from a previous class called Clear Embossing & Gilding Wax.  Love the rich look you can get with this technique and this wording just seemed to really suit.... wonder why???

 

"Men are from Mars"...

This one is from another previous technique called Abstract Acetate.   Might have to stick this one to my fridge so hubby gets the general gist of all things plastic and rectangular!!!   :-)

 



 

More to follow...