Friday, May 23, 2014

Wendy Vecchi's Crackle Texture Paste

Ready for another crackle paste project?  This card has a billion different techniques on it.
  I used the crackle paste on the bottom of the card and let it dry.  Once it was dry I popped it in an embossing folder and ran it through my Sizzix.  I used Gathered Twigs Distress Stain all over the paste.  Once the stain sank into all the cracks I used my Vintage Photo Distress Ink to highlight the raised areas.  

The medallion is colored with Alcohol Inks in Meadow, Caramel, Ginger, and Stream.  The industrious frame got a touch of ink too.  Vintage black lace and washi tape line the top of the card pocket.

The card is a tag shape.  I started by using Antique Linen Distress Ink and the Latticework Stencil on the background.  I then used a large script stamp to cover the background in Vintage Photo.  A few spritz of Black Soot Distress Marker using the new Spritzer finished the background.  
The image was stamped on watercolor paper and colored using my Distress Markers and water brush.  I am not a painter, but the distress markers make anyone look like a pro.   The edges were roughed up using the Tonic paper distresser.  

The Tim Holtz saying was stamped in Archival Ink.  The flowers are from Prima.  I cut them up and glued them to make a dimensional flower.  
I love how this turned out.  Grungy, but beautiful.
Entering this into Craft Hoarders Anonymous Metal or Glass Challenge
Eclectic Paperie Get Stenciled Challenge
What have you been crafting?
Jess


  

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38 comments:

  1. Jan MarieMay 23, 2014 at 7:44 PM

    So very clever. . .and definitely loaded with diverse techniques. It turned out beautifully! Love the texture and the rich, aged beauty! Thanks for sharing your talent at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

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    1. Two Mad DahliasMay 26, 2014 at 11:16 AM

      Thank you Jan Marie. Once I started I just started layering and layering and layering....
      Jess

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  2. Kathy/NorthCarolinaMay 24, 2014 at 4:08 AM

    Oh, I looooooove this! The texture, the color palette, the composition...every little bit is beautifully executed and a treat for the eyes. It looks like a real vintage treasure! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

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  3. UnknownMay 24, 2014 at 4:57 AM

    Definitely grungy AND beautiful.
    Thanks for sharing with us at Craft Hoarders Anon :)

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    1. Two Mad DahliasMay 26, 2014 at 11:17 AM

      I think that describes a lot of what I make!
      Jess

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  4. Jenny MarplesMay 24, 2014 at 5:32 AM

    Beautiful Jess. The crackled paste has embossed better than I would have expected - must give this a go! So many great ideas in one fabulous card. Go girl! Jenny x

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    1. Two Mad DahliasMay 26, 2014 at 11:18 AM

      Thanks Jenny. It did flake a bit, but I think it added to the piece.
      Jess

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  5. Debbie SeyerMay 24, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    Love the texture and beauty of this project. The sentiment is marvelous! Thanks for playing along with the Craft Hoarders!

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  6. UnknownMay 24, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    What an amazing project with so much texture!

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  7. TammiMay 24, 2014 at 4:35 PM

    This is awesome!! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Craft Hoarders!

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    1. Two Mad DahliasMay 26, 2014 at 11:19 AM

      I love sharing on Craft Hoarders. Always great entries over there.
      Jess

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  8. Marcie RhysMay 25, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    Thank you for sharing all those techniques with us. Who knew you could but any kind of paste through an embossing folder. It's my favorite texture on the card. It's one lucky recipient who will receive this work of art.

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    1. Two Mad DahliasMay 26, 2014 at 11:20 AM

      Thanks Marcie. I figured what the heck. If it goofed it's just paper!
      Jess

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  9. lost coast scrapperMay 25, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    Just amazing! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

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  10. creative ladyMay 26, 2014 at 1:10 PM

    Nice project...love all the textures. Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

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  11. MickiMay 27, 2014 at 5:18 AM

    Oh, I love her crackle texture paste! Love all your stenciling and the overall vintage look. Thanks so much for playing along with us in our May ePlay Challenge.

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    1. Two Mad DahliasMay 31, 2014 at 3:19 PM

      I can't get enough of the crackle paste! So fun.
      Jess

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  12. Julia AstonMay 27, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    wow - so many layers of goodness and texture on this beautiful tag/card - wonderful coloring on the image - thank you for joining us at the ePlay stencil challenge!

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  13. AnonymousMay 28, 2014 at 3:20 AM

    Such a beautiful piece Jess! The crackle paste looks really good and the medallion too. Thanks so much for your visit and kind words! Karen.x

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    1. Two Mad DahliasMay 31, 2014 at 3:20 PM

      Thanks Karen. You have been turning out some pretty amazing stuff there!
      Jess

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  14. Ana K.May 28, 2014 at 4:30 AM

    What a beautiful piece...I love the look of crackle paste and after seeing your work I had to add this paste on my wish list! Greetings from Slovenia

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    1. Two Mad DahliasMay 31, 2014 at 3:21 PM

      Thank you Ana. I love your work so much. I am always in awe when I look at your blog.
      Jess

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  15. PammejoMay 28, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    Fabulous grunge project, love all the wonderful details...glad you are sharing with us on the Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge Blog

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  16. Gloria StengelMay 29, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    Oh pretty! I just purchased the crackle paste....now to give it a try! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

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    1. Two Mad DahliasMay 31, 2014 at 3:21 PM

      Thanks Gloria! It's so much fun to work with. :)

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  17. Erin SmetakMay 30, 2014 at 7:13 PM

    Gorgeous work of art! The crackle is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!! Love the stencil work too, btw!!!! Thank you SO much for participating in our ePlay stencil challenge!!!!

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    1. Two Mad DahliasMay 31, 2014 at 3:22 PM

      Thank you Erin! Your comment made my day :)
      Jess

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  18. Amber MiloneJune 2, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    Beautiful project! I love that image! Thanks for joining us at CHACB

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  19. Sue Lelli June 2, 2014 at 9:01 PM

    So many FAB layers and techniques on your card! LOVE what you did with the crackle, too! THX for playing with us at the ePlay stencil challenge!
    Sue Lelli
    http://suelelli.blogspot.com/

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  20. AnonymousJune 3, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    This is a great take on the Metal or Glass Challenge at Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge Blog. Thanks so much for playing along! Hugs from Ginny at Polly's Paper Studio!

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  21. AnonymousJune 4, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    Fabulous card, I love how you've used the crackle paste and then embossed it ! Thanks for joining us at eclectic Paperie. Sue C x

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