for this weeks inspiration wednesday i played with crackle paste.
this is one of those things i have had in my stash because i wanted to use it and just hadn't gotten around to it. what the heck was i waiting for it is cool as hell!!!

one of the prompts in my new favorite book, "the crafter's devotional" (see July Creative Playground for more information) was to reuse old photographs. so instead i photocopied a photo and used it as the focal point on the page.

• i painted the background of the journal page blue and yellow ochre around the edges
• adhered a paint chip so that it extended beyond the page
• adhered the photocopy of the photo to the page
• brushed on a layer of crackle paste with a popsicle stick (it takes like 12 -24 hours for it to dry and crackle)
• brushed on a water-downed coat of turquoise paint over the crackle
• inked the page using antique linen distress ink and blending tool.
• sealed it with a couple layers of gel medium (i was worried it might just flake off the page)
• added the quote and a final layer of gel medium over the text.

to add a splash of color i stapled on the dried flowers and adhered some yellow paper flowers...makes me really happy!!

and just in case your wondering the chinese symbols on my arm say "inspired" (at least that's what they told me, LOL!)

what did you create this week?
what do we need to see...share your inspirations!

Comments

[Amy]

I have the word 'inspire' tattooed on my arm. :)
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_oraK_jgwwkY/Sleuqilae9I/AAAAAAAACQY/dYyj169Iv0M/s1600-h/101_0468%5B3%5D.jpg

[C@rol]

I've never heard of crackle paste - looks cool! Until I can find some, I think I'll use my traditional standby and give a try to the top coat being a watered down acrylic wash. ???

[Stéphanie Pouliot]

Wow Donna...! Running to the store to get crackle paste! this is stunning and thanks for once again inspiring us!

[Joanne Martinson]

This is beautiful, Donna!! Can I ask how you get your quotes not to smear when final coating with gel medium?? I just print mine off my computer, but they smudge when I'm sealing them after sticking them on?
Any tips??!!
Thanks for sharing,
Joanne

[karla]

that is just FABULOUS GURL!! very very cool!! thanks for sharing and please travel safe!! smooch!!

[Lisa]

This is awesome...LOVE it.

[DebbieR]

Just beautiful! Ever since I took your class in Webster I have been inspired to play. Really to allow myself to play. I haven't stopped since the class!!
Thank you for all of your inspiration...in so many ways!

[Char]

WOW!!! WAY cool!!!! I want to try this technique!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

[michelle]

Totally cool and beautiful...never heard of crackle paste!!!

[Sue Krei]

I just love this!! Gonna have to get some crackle paste and give it a whirl!! You come up with the neatest ideas!!! Looks like you a peeking out of an old building!!! Too cool!

[Alison Shearer]

Hi Donna - are you still in (running) training?? I miss your training updates. They inspire me to get off my fat ****! Alison

[Hagit]

Oooh, and I got to feel and touch it! It's very pretty and inspiring, and I love the use of crackle paste there!

[Katie Squires]

OH MY GOOD CRAFTY WOW.....this is insane!!!!

[Lisa]

this is a beautiful self portrait, an instant classic, i hope this gets used a lot and saved for your kids, wow!

[Sharon Ong (Ching Ching)]

hey! I recognize that 'tattoo'! Sending a little hi your way and running off to see if they have crackle paste in Singapore.

[Kim Cataldo]

LOVE this - it's so inspirational! Crackle Paste...care to share a little more, like the maufacturer? Thanks! Kim

[gabbe]

man that crackle paste looks awesome! what a beautiful piece!

[ALicia K N]

I really like this piece by you. I'm inspired. Which Is your whole point of view.
I will probably never get a tattoo, but I could pretend and play like I have one with some form of canvas art like you did.
The quote you have, well, really almost all of your quotes are so amazing.

I'm on the weight loss train too.

Thanks again Donna for proving that dreams can and do come true.

Alicia

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Hey Donna! This is Janet from Treasured Memories. Love the crackle medium. Really cool. Love all your new products too. Thanks for coming and teaching at our store...you were awesome!

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Wow, I love your new stamps and in particular the iron on in the fabric line....can't wait till Christmas...my most intense art time. I teach during the year and at Christmas...I have "blitz" days....so fun to try your new things!

Helen