SAKURA ® Sea Scape 3D Art by Gloriann Irizarry

Holiday Art

My friend has had this frame hanging out in his house for a long time and I've been DYING to alter it! It's white with a slight distressing.

And here's a close up.

And here's what I did. I used some colored lacquer to enhance the features of the frame.

Here's a detail shot. If you look closely at the frame, I used Terri Sproul Mixers to create the silver inside the frame. I mixed a little Black Lacquer, with a little clear Crystal Lacquer. 

I had this great idea... I have three little kids and I thought it would be fun to make some Easter eggs we could keep year round. I went in search of plastic eggs and would you believe, I couldn't find a single one? So we went in search of an egg shape and we found something! I covered it with clay, and allowed it to dry for a few days. In the process, it cracked. :( Once it was dry, I covered it with the same silver from the frame. And added a little more Terri Sproul Mixers! After those layers dried I added some colored lacquer and this is what I came up with... I'm going to have to figure out how to do this so it doesn't crack!

I hope you've enjoyed my projects!!

Steampunk Canvas

I've got a project to share with you today that will show off the Terri Sproul Mixers - Jewel Effects that are premiering at CHA in a few more days. These powders add such richness to anything!


I made a canvas (although I may turn it into the cover of a mini-book later) The gears were cut with a Spellbinders die from Grunge paper, and colored using Sakura Crystal Lacquer and the new Terri Sproul Mixer Jewel Effects - Gold Dust, Glitter Red and Bronze Satin. I mixed these in with the Crystal Lacquer and painted them on. I was able to shade the gears using the Glitter Red.

Just look at the depth and textures you can achieve!


Well, since CHA is only about 2 weeks away, you don't have to wait much longer to get these Mixers! I know you are going to love them!

True Love tag featuring Terri Sproul Mixers!

This is my first project sharing the brand new Terri Sproul Mixer - Jewel Effects by Sakura Hobby Craft - which will be debuted at the Craft and Hobby Association 2012 Winter Conference!! These mica powder colors are amazing and I've been having a blast playing with them!

Materials Used

3D Crystal Lacquer

Terri Sproul Mixer - Jewel Effects

Red Satin

Blue Ice Pearl

Lilac Pearl

(mixed with Crystal Lacquer)

Manila tag - size 16

scrapbooking paper

PaperClay

rubberstamps

clear embossing powder

ATC blank

min playing card

arm charms

mini paper flowers

girl & crown image printed from computer

a little bling

lace scrap

pop dots

'ck paris' font printed on white cardstock

distress ink - tea dye & vintage photo

sewing machine - off white quilting thread

This tag was a total blast to create. I used a lot of different techniques...even got out my sewing machine to give it a little touch of whimsy vintage!

This is what I started with....keep in mind that I usually don't have a clue what my project will develop into while I'm creating and taking these pictures. At this point I had painted on a layer of Blue Ice Pearl Terri Sproul Mixer over the stamped bird image on the paperclay.

Here's a close up of the bird image on the paperclay. I used tea dye distress ink of the edges and printed out the word LOVE and glued it on using Crystal Lacquer.

After roughing up the edges a bit with the Zutter Distrezz It All, I inked the edges with tea dye distress ink and ran it through my sewing machine....even sewing a little heart in the corner.

I painted inside the heart with Red Satin Terri Sproul Mixer and Crystal Lacquer and let it dry - stamped and embossed over it - then topped it with a nice layer of Crystal Lacquer and little pixie dust :)

This tiny bouquet was white originally - given a little spray with glimmer mist and then I painted the 3 light pink flowers with Lilac Pearl Terri Sproul Mixer.

Thanks stopping by!

Have a wonderful week!

Karen

www.katscrapstudio.blogspot.com

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 about Crystal Lacquer and all their great products!

Time Flies with Terri Sproul Mixers

I have had this watch body for months now just sitting by my work area...I've been trying to figure out the perfect project to make with it and I think I've finally found it!! I L O V E how this turned out and the fact that I was able tp test-drive some of Terri Sproul's new product that Sakura will be releasing at CHA later this month just makes it more special!!! The shimmer you see in this is all from these yummy new mica powders called Terri Sproul Mixers!!! I adore the effects that you can achieve with them! Check it out!

For this project you will need:

Sakura Hobby Crafts 3D Crystal Lacquer

Sakura Hobby Crafts Black Lacquer

Terri Sproul Mixers in Blue Pearl, Lilac Pearl and Gold Dust

Watch Body & parts

Starkcraft Foil Stickers

I mixed a little Black Lacquer and Clear Lacquer with Blue Pearl Mixer
into the base of the watch. Already you can see how the interference
properties of this mica work!

I then sprinkled some gold dust and some lilac pearl onto the
semi-dry layer of blue pearl and applied more crystal lacquer
stirring gently to give the lilac pearl a swirl look.

you can see here as the lacquer dries the streaks and swirls of color.

After drying a while you start to see the layers--the blue pearl
in the distance with the lilac and gold dust floating on top in a
layer of clear lacquer. yummy!

To the crystal of the watch I added some of the beautiful gold
outline stickers in the dragonfly pattern from Starkcraft
Enterprises.

I mixed the lilac pearl mixer with crystal lacquer for the wings
and the gold dust with the crystal lacquer for the body.

When the lacquer was *almost* dry, I added a pinch of watch
parts--some from watches I had disassembled myself and
some purchased--into the bottom of the watch. some I pushed
gently into the lacquer so they would stick, the remaining
were left loose to shake around in the watch!

When the lacquer finished drying, I put the base on the
watch and voila! a fun shimmery dragonfly bracelet! 

Be sure to go by booth 844 at CHA and check out these amazing new products that work amazingly well with Sakura Hobby Crafts line of products! So many possibilities!!!

The World Belongs to YOU-Scrapbook Page by Becky Conley

I am loving the new Mica Powders! SO GORGEOUS!! You'll all be able to see them up close in a few weeks at the Craft and Hobby Association (CHA) Show in Anaheim, CA Jan 29 - Feb 1.



SAKURA SUPPLIES:
Black Pearl 3d Crystal Lacquer
3d Color Crystal Lacquer -Black, Violet
Blue Pearl 3d Crystal Lacquer
3d Crystal Lacquer -Clear
Terri Sproul Mixers: Jewel Effects - Gold, Lilac Pearl



This butterfly embellishment is gorgeous! I created it with black card stock. I mixed 3d Color Crystal Lacquer -Black with Lilac Pearl Mica Powder and brushed in onto the bottom layer. The top layer has 3d Crystal Lacquer -Clear mixed with Gold Mica Powder. Details were added to the wings with Ice Blue Pearl 3d Crystal Lacquer and 3d Color Crystal Lacquer -Violet. I also used a line of 3d Color Crystal Lacquer -Violet behind the top wings to keep them dimensional. The body was done with Black Pearl 3d Crystal Lacquer. The spots of color in the Star background cut out were made with 3d Color Crystal Lacquer -Violet and Ice Blue Pearl 3d Crystal Lacquer.



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Have a fabulous weekend!
Becky

Steampunk Copper Fly Away Necklace

Fly Away

Supplies Used:

3D Crystal Lacquer New Terri Sproul's Mixers-Coming Soon! Gears and Brads Square Glass Tiles Brass Bail

Ball Chain Washi Paper 2 Die Cut Kraft Torsos 2 Die Cut Kraft Wings Gold Leafing Pen Black Stazon Ink Pad

I'm very excited about Sakura's new products.  You must stop by Sakura CHA booth this year #844 to see their exciting new product line!  What I really love about this new product is that I was able to achieve a patinaed copper look on paper without having to use smelly chemicals!

Although, it is truly hard to see in my pictures it really does look realistic enough that it fooled my husband who works in metals!

Definitely stop by booth #844 to see this necklace up close!

Step 1:  I started off with 2 die cut kraft torsos...1 plain and one embossed with gears.	Step 2: First cut off the stands on each of them.
Step 3: Using a plastic throw away brush paint your red satin mixer on the embossed torso (I did this on top of plastic).	Step 4: Once the red satin is slightly dry Paint the green Pearl mixer in streaks over the red satin. Don't be afraid to use your finger and work it around and really give it a patianed look. Set aside to dry.
Step 5:  While your painted torso is drying cover your plain torso with washi paper and set aside.	Step 6: Take your dried patinaed torso and lightly run it across a black Stazon ink pad. Wiping off any heavy areas.
Step 7: Pump some gold leafing paint onto a piece of plastic paper.	Step 8: Next lightly slide your torso across the paper hitting the high points of your embossed design.
Step 9: Next go back in with more green and red of the mixer if desired then once it's dry add a layer of clear 3D Crystal Lacquer and allow to dry.	Step 10: Add another layer of 3D Crystal Lacquer and while its still slightly wet add your gears with brads, and any other elements you might like (I also added a copper chain I had, and a red heart to give it a pop of color).
Step 11: Next fill with more 3D Crystal Lacquer over the heart.	Step 12: Add your glass tile over the heart and adhere your bail to the top of the torso and allow to dry.
Step 13: Repeat torso patina process on a pair of embossed wings and once dry adhere them to the torso.  Next adhere the washi covered torso to the backside of the torso.	Once your necklace is completely dry add your ball chain and wear your Steampunk necklace with pride!

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