Welcome - Altered Tile

Welcome back! Today I have another wonderful project using Unique Laser Designs wood embellishments. Lots of color and texture come together to create a unique home decor project. For this project, I used a 6x6 stone tile as my based.

To start, I painted the entire surface of the stone with a tinted glaze. Once the glaze was dry, I added different colors of ink to give a marbled effect.

Next, I used a stencil and modeling paste to add a layer of texture to the tile.  While the paste was still wet, I sprinkled it with glitter.  Every project must have a bit of sparkle.

Once the modeling paste is dry, I added some ink to give the tile more color.

Now on to the embellishments.  I used a mixture of alcohol inks, Stickles, and dimensional paint to add color to my ULD embellishments.

Now it's just a matter of pulling everything together.  I added a couple strips of washi tape to the bottom, adhered all of the wood embellishments, then layered on the flowers.

A wonderfully simply project with striking effect. Now I have something to display in my home to welcome guests.

Smile Necklace Holder

Welcome back! Are you read for a beautiful home decor project using Unique Laser Designs products? Well today I have a project using a simple canvas and turned it into a piece that anyone would be proud to display in their home.  This could be used to hold bracelets and necklaces, or keys, or any other lightweight item you can think of.  So let's get going and I'll show you how it was made.

The canvas I used was 8x8 in size and 3in deep.  Simply paint the edges and partway onto the top of the canvas.  I gave it two coats of paint.  

Once the paint is completely dry, adhere your selected patterned paper.

Using a dry brush technique, add more paint around the edges of the patterned paper.  Set aside to let the paint dry.

To add a bit of texture to the background, I adhered some white ribbon.  Since the ribbon is really wide, I simply cut strips through the ribbon to have varying widths.

Now on to the embellishments.  I chose three dress forms, two of which were inked with Distress Ink and the last was heat embossed.

On the two dress forms that were inked, I also added a thin layer of Glass Bead Gel Medium.  Don't worry that it looks milky right now.  Once the gel medium dries, all you will see is clear mini beads which add a wonderful texture.

Now to start putting everything together.  Once the gel medium was dry, I arranged the three dress forms together then added in a few flowers. I also added in a bird, which I left bare except for a spritz of shimmer spray.  Lastly, I added in the sentiment, which I also left bare.  I thought the bare wood was a good color considering all the other bright colors on the canvas.

The last thing to do now is just to screw in seven cup hooks across the bottom of the canvas.

The hardest thing for me now is to figure out if I wan to keep this all for myself or give it as a gift. What do you think?

MR & MRS

...hey there!!....Debbie with StudioBeeCreations...

here I have my latest canvas using several

 UNIQUE LASER DESIGNS

pieces.....I am soooooo in love with this awesome product!

GREAT for cardmaking...scrapbooking and MIXED MEDIA canvases!

I took a 12x12 primed canvas...and layered it with wallpaper samples, and stitched on vintage BARKCLOTH couple...along with a vellum bible verse from my stash...some vintage lace and applique' cut from an antique wedding dress...along with antique mother-of-pearl buttons.

I started with the ULD MR&MRS and then went back with the  ULD curley corners and frames.

I painted and embossed the MR &MRS and decided to leave the swirly-o's "naked"....because this product stands beautifully on its's own!!

As a DT member, I receive product...however...I have to say...I am soooooooooooooo in LOVEEEEEE with Unique Laser Designs..that I have just placed an order ( and received lickety-split!) to use in many of my up-coming ART canvases and blocks for my shows!

The "cabinet card" is from the Tim Holtz line(uber fun!)...and works well with this vintage theme!

StudioBeeCreations is always available to do special works of art and one-of-a-kind gifties!

email me@ studiobeecreations@live.com

creative blessings,

debbie

Words & Stars

Hi there Unique Laser Design Fans, it's Heidi here and this is my first post to share with you as part of the design team.  

I have a step by step tutorial of how I created this layout using the gorgeous word "Fabulous" and the mixed sized stars.

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

1.  Get your Gesso and Brayer out

2.  Using your Brayer apply some Gesso to     your base page and allow to dry.

3. Choose which ULD Wood items you want to use and paint of your choice.  I have found using a sponge paint brush works really well.  Apply a thin coat over the Wood Items and allow to dry.

4.  Next I applied some Faber Castle Gel Medium to the ULD Wood items, you can see from the picture the difference
between the one with the Gel Medium on and the one without.  it just gives it a nice glossy look.

5.  Arrange your photo's on the dried Gesso and trace around them so you know where they will be placed.

6.  Using a Neon Colour II Crayon (which is a water colour crayon which are soft enought to smudge with your fingertips) - colour around the traced area.

7.  Apply water to a paint brush or your finger and blend the crayon.  Allow to dry

8.  Using the brick mask and some texture paste add some random sections on the page to add some gorgeous texture to your layout.

9.  Here you can see the texture which the brick mask gives you.  Allow to dry completely

10.  I added some Neon Color II Black on top of the Texture Paste.

11.  Add some washi tape here and there.

12.  Last but certainly not least add some paint splats.

13.  Adhere your photo's down as well as your Title and Stars and add any other embellishments you like.

The products used on my layout can be found at Unique Laser Designs store under wood Mini's and Words.

Happy Scrapping