I am a huge fan of using art mediums in my scrapbooking. I think my art background has a lot to do with that, as well as being a little otherwise and doing what is not expected. At the same time, I also like clean lines and focusing on my photos rather than cluttering a layout with so much stuff that you can hardly see anything else. So I wanted to incorporate some of the new Art mediums by Prima into a layout, and what better way than to subtly add some pattern and texture using some crackle paste.

I started off by adding some paste through a prima stencil – really simple and effective before assembling my layout. The big mistake most people make is that instead of adding the paste in a soft line, they add it into a definite block with straight lines – this is a basic mistake in designing – so instead of your eye flowing softly across the line, it gets interrupted like a scratchy record.

Here’s how I used the paste:

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• For my layout I used Platinum Crackle Paste, a soft cream coloured paste that naturally cracks as it dries.
• I applied the paste lightly through my stencil using a palette knife.
• My thin layer of paste dried quickly with small cracks appearing as it dried. Adding just enough texture and interest for this layout.
• A soft, simple and interesting effect created with the paste – perfect for adding interest onto your layouts without enormous bulk.
• The thicker you add the paste the longer it will take to dry.
• Adding thick layers of paste onto your cardstock will make it buckle and warp uncontrollable.
• A thin layer of paste on cardstock will dry perfectly; the cardstock will relax as it totally dries.
• Crackle paste applied in thick layers can be dressed up with glitter, beads and stamping.

You can download the details sketch here »

The new Prima platinum crackle paste and art mediums in general are a wonderful way of adding interest to your scrapbooking and cardmaking!

 

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Products Used

• Prima Finnabair Art Extravagance Texture Paste – Platinum Crackle [PM 961527]
• Prima 6.5×10.25 Stencil – Netting [PM 961275]
• Prima Forever Green Wood Icons (24 Pieces) [PM 576042]
• Prima Die – Leaves [PM 572839]
• AC Cardstock 12×12 Smooth – Black [AC NEUTRALS 71766]
• Silhouette CAMEO® Electronic Cutting Tool

Other:

• Silhouette Design Awesome ID #57027
• Papers: Teresa Collins Nine&CO and Prima Coffee Break, Prima Flowers
• Prima Flowers

Post by The Wholesaler’s Designer Jowilna Nolte.

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