Saturday, April 27, 2013

Websters Pages NEW Circle Stickers! Plus a NEW Homemade Texture Paste Recipe!!

 
One of the fun new extra's that Webster's Pages made for their more recent collections is the new circle stickers!  I used one of the larger blue stickers for my layout.
I wanted to create a more 3D frame with the sticker so I wrapped some twine around the circle sticker (to resemble a vine design) and then applied the circle with adhesive foam pop dots.  I added a few small Dusty Attic white roses and some cardstock leaves to complete the look. (The chain link fence design is from Dusty Attic)
Here is another view of the circle design. 
 
I had so much fun with this page I thought I'd try another design using the smaller pink floral circle. (Below)
I mounted this circle sticker on one of the green patterned papers in the New Beginnings collection and trimmed around the edges with a scallop edge scissor.  I added a small white dot in the center of each scallop using a white gel pen (Signo Unibal, and Inksenntials are both good white gel pens I use). 
I embellished this one with some of my favourite Pink Bloomers from Websters Pages as well as one of the new Perfect Accents Birds in a nest designs. 
I love the new Butterfly cameo's and the colorful variety of frames you can now get from Websters Pages!  Here I added a little handstiched design with the cameo pieces. 
Before I finish today I wanted to share something really cool with all of you!  Remember a while back I did a little tutorial on how to make your own texture paste?  I used a combination of Baking Soda, White Glue, and White Craft Paint?  This created a nice rough texture paste....but I mentioned that I had also read about people using talcum powder instead of baking soda.  I thought for this layout I would try out using the talcum powder for a smoother texture paste.  IT WORKED BEAUTIFULLY!!  It really allows nicely for finer detailing in a mask.  I cut the recipe in half and stored it in an airtight container.  The mixture came out so smooth and nice and really held up well, no chipping, just a nice firm finish!  Here is the recipe...
 
Homemade Smooth Texture Paste
1/4 cup Talcum Powder (I used Johnsons Baby Powder, Make it smell good too!!)
1 tablespoon White All purpose School Glue
1 tablespoon White Craft Paint
Some Water
 
I began by mixing all the above ingredients with a bit of water until I had the consistency I was looking for.  I tested the texure by letting the medium drop from my stir stick.  If it flattened out quickly into the rest of the mixture, I added too much water.  I fixed this by adding more of the talcum powder until I felt the texture would hold nicely when applied to a mask.  Personally, I like the talcum powder version better than the baking soda!  Just use an old credit card to apply the mixture to your mask....you'll love the results!

29 comments:

Asmah Zainal Abidin said...

Oh wow, I love both layouts, they are beyond gorgeous. TFS your newest version of homemade paste, I will give a try.
Hugs,
Asmah

Sandra said...

I love both layouts and the texture paste. Gee the circle stickers are amazing Gaby and your creations are just so beautiful. I think I'm in love with the butterfly cameo...

Unknown said...

Thank you for the recipe! I wish I could live inside your layouts...hee hee, they would be the perfect world!

Patty O'Malley said...

Beautiful layouts, Gabi! I love the vine wrapped around the circular frame and the chain fence on the first one. Love the colors on the second one and that sweet little nest.

Sandie said...

Divine......layouts!!

Denise said...

So gorgeous Gabi..just gorgeous!!!

Carole Wright said...

HI Gabi this is gorjuss, love how you use pretty colour, divine indeed.

Evgenia Petzer said...

gorgeous layouts!

Romy said...

Your both lay-outs are simply gorgeous! You always do such wonderful work with Webster's papers! I really like the corset stitching and your work on the background.

Danoesja said...

Hi Gabrielle

They are both lovely, there is so much to see........i keep watching for every little thing, its a good idea to do some twine on the cirkle.
Have a nice weekend.

Hugs, Danoesja

choman9912@aol.com said...

I love the feminine feel of these pages. So soft and delicate. Thanks for the chance to win.

Stacy Haworth said...

Lovely layouts and inspiration.
Thank you for sharing.

Tone-Lill said...

Always so much fun and fab to discover on your pages and blog. Love the LOs you have here, so many fab details.
TFS your recipe :)))

Shona said...

gorgeous creations :)

kbo said...

Wow what lovely dimensions in all your layouts and thanks for both homemade texture paste recipes.

Keren Tamir said...

2 Beautiful Creations Gabi!! Long time no speak!! I hope all is well with you!!!

Pam said...

absolutely lovely! Thanks so much for sharing!

Suman Pandit said...

Very lovely layouts!!! and thanx for the homemade texture paint receipe, was looking for one !!
http://www.kalasirjana.blogspot.in/

Lizzyc said...

HI! These layouts are exquisite.. so very feminine and so pretty..they have such a delicate feel to them, a neat design and the embellishments are perfectly added.. flowers, lace butterflies - love each one.. and thanks for sharing about the home made texture paste.. I have written it down and I will give it a go when I use up the bottle of bought stuff!! Oh and the butterfly cameo is divine.. websters are genius for creating such a beautiful embellishment!!

Sue said...

Fabulous layouts and great tip for the home-made texture past. I'm trying this out this week. Thanks for that.

Гуля said...

Работы волшебные))Супер))

Anonymous said...

My goodness Gabrielle this is fantastic! Sure to be a favorite of mine!
(I so often get stuck in a rut! but,) I am always inspired by you and pressed to try something out of my comfort zone~ Thank you for sharing this beautiful work of art!

Beverley. said...

Just delightful Gabi. Particularly love your stitching, painting, and masking ... but then, I love it all. (Thanks for the revised texture paste recipe!).

Teresa said...

Lovely photo and a gorgeous page. xx

Bonnie aka Cinnabon said...

Totally in love with these layouts! Especially the one with the cameo! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us!

Margaret Mifsud said...

Really beautiful layouts Gabrielle, so feminine and pretty. That little butterfly cameo is awesome!! Thank you for sharing the texture paste recipe. A definite must try. ox Marg

Anonymous said...


Merci beaucoup de partager ainsi votre savoir...votre site est vraiment très intéressant, car tout est très joli et doux à l'oeil !
Bonjour de la France !!!
Danielle

Ava Gavloski said...

thanks for sharing the receipe.
appreciated

AtStudioD said...

Simply divine. I have not tried using those textures on anything, but I'm willing to try thanks to you.

Have a lovely weekend.

x0, D

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