Fabric Decou-page and Mixed Media with DecoArt

Hi friends

during these trying times it is our art and our connection with like minded friends that is keeping us sane. I hope all of you are following the guidelines and keeping safe . I wish good health for all of you , stay home , stay safe :)

I am sharing a fabric decou-page canvas bag with you all using a napkin and Americana Fabric decoupage glue-sealer and top coat , stencils from DecoArt and Fluid and Neon acrylics from DecoArt. The other side of the bag has an Image transfer using the American Decou-page Photo transfer medium .....

I have upcycled a canvas bag measuring 13" x 16" which was a gift from a seminar and had the seminar theme and logo etc printed in the center. The bag was gesso-ed to make the print disappear :) The Decoupage napkin with the frida Kahlo print was Decoupaged with fabric Decoupage medium from DecoArt, another flower tissue was used to create a composition around the Frida Image. then a lot of fluid acrylics, sprays and stencils were used, some stamping with archival inks....the sentiment from Visible image was stamped directly on to the bag with black archival ink........

The back side has an Image transfer ..........

I do hope you like this, I would be too happy and proud to flaunt my artsy bag with the image of one of my favorite artist at any crafty outings and meets after the lock-down is over :) 

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Decoupage Tray

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I created a Decoupaged tray with some supplies from Kraft Culture and Itsy Bitsy . I have used the decoupage papers from Kraft Culture. These are 100 gsm Matte papers and come in a set of six designs of A4 size . This design is from the set Vintage Beauty and these special decoupage papers are very reasonably priced. 

Have used Little Birdie Chalk paint Passionate Plum( for the sides ) and Snow ( for the base and for stenciling) from Itsy Bitsy. Used  Deco Magic Glue matte  also from Itsy Bitsy . edges are highlighted with Golden Glaze metallic paint . Sealed everything with three coats of Decor Varnish Gloss, have sprinkled some mini pearls on the inside edges of the tray. 

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Reverse Decou-Page with DecoArt Tutorial

Reverse Decou-Page with DecoArt supplies Tutorial

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I am back on my blog after a long gap ....hope you missed me some :) I am sharing a Reverse decoupage glass plate made with the awesome DecoArt supplies 

Reverse Decou-Page with DecoArt supplies Tutorial

I started with a 9" glass plate and using Americana Decou-Page Matte  applied the Paper Napkin on the reverse side of the glass Plate .... allow to dry and then apply another coat of  Americana Decou-Page Matte  on the paper napkin. after that was dry I applied DecoArt Media White Gesso on the decou-paged surface at the back of the plate........

Reverse Decou-Page with DecoArt supplies Tutorial

I then selected a paper from the Tribal set of Specialty Decou-Page papers from DecoArt . Americana Decou-Page Paper is significantly thinner than most decoupage papers and delivers an almost seamless finish. Extremely soft, durable, pliable, and workable, this special paper weight is so simple to use. It easily wraps around corners, eliminates creases and wrinkles. This comes in three coordinating pattern sheets per package ( Each sheet measures 12"x16" per package).

Reverse Decou-Page with DecoArt supplies Tutorial

I selected the paper and cut according to the size and shape of the plate and dry fitted to see position at the back of decoupaged surface.

Reverse Decou-Page with DecoArt supplies Tutorial

 Using the DecoArt Dimensional metallic paint in Gold and Andy Skinner Mixed Media Stencil Tornado  stencilled on the Decou-page paper.....

Reverse Decou-Page with DecoArt supplies Tutorial

After the Metallic texture paint is dry cut little slits on the inside circle of decou-Page paper so that it fits well on the curved surface of the glass plate. Decoupage on the reverse side of the plate using Americana Decou-Page Matte , after the glue dries completely, sand the excess paper with a fine grit sandpaper....

Reverse Decou-Page with DecoArt supplies Tutorial

Reverse Decou-Page with DecoArt supplies Tutorial

Reverse Decou-Page with DecoArt supplies Tutorial

Reverse Decou-Page with DecoArt supplies Tutorial

Seal the back of the plate completely with Americana Decou-Page Matte  and after drying finish the back with a coat of Media Gesso in Black or white or Gold metallic. You need to give an opaque coating at the back as the Decou-Page papers are translucent . 

I do hope you like this project and try your hand at reverse decoupage......

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First Workshop on Reverse Decoupage by 'SuRuchi Creations and Workshops'

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I have formed a collaborative venture with fellow artist and friend Ruchi Gupta called SuRuchi Creations and workshops and so happy to share that we had our first Joint workshop on 22nd September , 2018 at Project Eve Store in South Extn, New Delhi. 

First Workshop by 'SuRuchi Creations and Workshops' ......where learning is a fun-filled creatively invigorating experience .....am sure the participants enjoyed the creative experience with us. Me and Ruchi were so humbled by the talent, enthusiasm and love of all the wonderful ladies.....thank you Carol and Pooja of Bloom & Grow and Project Eve for reposing your trust in us.

It was great fun and a full house (42 participants ) ....we created Reverse Decoupage on Glass plates....here is sharing some pics from the workshop....lots of happy faces and lovely projects .....

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Decoupage on Glass Bottle

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Sharing an altered bottle using decoupage......

Altered Bottle with Matte Medium as a Decoupage Glue and Sealer…. I have used Little Birdie Chalk Paints, Tinted Metallics , Matte Gel Medium and Little Birdie Decor Matte Varnish  and the beautiful Wanderlust Decoupage Napkin from the store

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Decoupage with Chalk paints on Bamboo tray

Decoupage with Chalk paints on Bamboo tray

Decoupage with Chalk paints on Bamboo tray

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Today I am sharing a Decoupage tray using PINK BALLET, FRENCH ROSE, SNOW AND RAINY DAY shades of  Little Birdie Matt Chalk Acrylic Paints. I love the soft shades of these pinks and chose a Decoupage Napkin with very soft colors.

You can see all the details and some tips and tricks using Chalk Paints in my post on the Itsy Bitsy blog here. 

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Fit for a Princess..........dresser for ColourArte and a new Decoupage Technique

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sharing a beautiful dresser made for my post at the ColourArte Blog today 

please visit the ColourArte Blog for more pics and a tutorial. I am also sharing a new Technique about Tissue Napkin decoupage there.......

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Decoupage Box

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Sharing an MDF Decoupaged Box using beautiful decoupage papers from Hobby Ideas. All the supplies are available at the online as well as physical stores of Hobby ideas. The decoupage papers are such superior quality and just blend in with the painted surface and become a part of the surface after one applies decoupage glue.You can have a look at all the wonderful designs here. These come in a set of two coordinated designs and are translucent. The paper is enough to make at least three such boxes. 

I painted the box with a coat of white gesso and then painted the box inside out with Fevicryl Pearl colors in Turquoise blue and Pearl white. Cut the paper to size and using decoupage glue to the surface... 

Used Fevicryl 3 D Outliner in Pearl Metallic Gold  and the Art Is Stencil by Crafters Workshop to stencil script design on the lid as well on the sides.....

highlighted the paper design with Metallic gold outliner dots............

the lid inside..........

stamping with texture stamps and Archival black Ink..........embellish using Mdf letters and birds...the feet and edges are distressed with adding the gold metallic and wiping with a wet rag............Finished with a coat of varnish to seal all the layers.........

All the products used in this project are available with Hobby Ideas online and physical stores.they have a huge range of MDF objects ideal for decoupage and a fabulous collection of  Decoupage papers. 

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