December 20, 2013

Studio Sessions: Memento Luxe Ink, 4 of 4

Studio Sessions

Studio Sessions Featuring Memento Luxe
Imagine Crafts / Tsukineko Memento Luxe Ink
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Memento Luxe inks are fabulous for both mixed media and wood projects.  In today's Studio Session, I converted a plain wood carton into a keepsake box.

Keepsake Box
First the sides of the box were covered with painter's tape and then Gesso was applied to the top.  A jumbo sponge dauber was used to randomly apply Memento Luxe: Cantaloupe, Rose Bud, Pistachio and Lilac Posies.

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Using the same colors of Memento Luxe inks, a small budded branch (Penny Black - Tweet Tweet) was randomly stamped across the mottled background.  I started with the lightest color, Cantaloupe, then increased the darkness by moving to Rose Bud, then Pistachio and finally Lilac Posies.  Even though it is hard to see at first glance, it is a great way to build depth in a design.  The last stamping was done in Memento Luxe Wedding Dress.  

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Here the blonde wood sides were colored/sponged with Peanut Brittle Memento Luxe.  Looks just like wood varnish.     



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Copper Psst Sheer Shimmer Spritz was lightly sprayed on top of the box.  It's perfect for adding a glint of sparkle.

Have you seen all the colorful projects Jill has been creating?  She has another Luxe-rious project today for our Friday finale.


Jill's Studio Artwork

If you are just stopping by, here is our "Luxe" week in review:

Thank you for visiting.

Happy stamping,
Elizabeth

Supplies:
Penny Black Stamps: Tweet Tweet 30-156
Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko:
  Memento Luxe Inks:  Peanut Brittle, Rose Bud, Pistachio, Cantaloupe, Lilac Posies, Wedding Dress
  Psst Sheer Shimmer Spritz (Copper)
  Jumbo Sponge Daubers
Other: Wood Box, Painter’s Tape