Recently, I've been experimenting with Americana Triple Thick Gloss Glaze from DecoArt. I have used both the spray and the brush-on versions.
For this heart-shaped sign project, I decided to go with the brush-on glaze because I wanted to create an enamel-like finish. First, I covered a large wood heart (8" x 8") with vintage clipart, Paris Advertising Ephemera, from The Graphics Fairy. I distressed the heart with pigment ink.
I poured a layer of the brush-on glaze all over the heart shape. I found that it is tricky working with the glaze on larger pieces. The glaze that I had put on smaller hearts produced a smooth finish. The large heart has a mottled finish. But I think that it only adds to the overall distressed look that I was trying to achieve. The specks that you see on the ribbon are loose bits of silver glitter.
Only later did I realize that this is definitely a Cinnamon Pink kind of heart. I guess I really do like pink and brown.
I added this post to Brag Monday at The Graphics Fairy (#44).
This is a darling heart you made. I gotta love those GF images too-- very nice choice!
Sweet blog, btw :D
Visiting from BRAG MONDAY at GraphicsFairy today,
Smiles, Suzanne in NW Illinois
Posted by: whycuzican | October 31, 2011 at 06:28 PM
I think it looks gorgeous!!
Posted by: Ros Crawford | November 01, 2011 at 06:29 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: First Night Design | November 01, 2011 at 09:16 AM
Elegant and beautiful useful too!!
Keep smiling and creating
Posted by: fairyrocks | November 01, 2011 at 10:39 AM
This is sweeter than sweet! You make lovely things!
Posted by: April Dudko | November 01, 2011 at 10:47 AM
I was the first to comment on this piece and have returned again, to tell you CONGRATS on the Feature Spot at GraphicsFairy this morning!
It's really a darling piece, I know why Karen loves it :D
Smiles and visiting from GraphicsFairy BRAG MONDAY today,
Suzanne in NW IL from WhyCuzICan
Posted by: Whycuzican | November 07, 2011 at 07:22 AM
Wonderful! :D
Posted by: Mairi | November 07, 2011 at 09:36 AM
Really pretty!!!
Posted by: Farmer's Wyfe | November 07, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Have used some of your ladies to decorate my gifts. Wonderful experience for the receivers and myself. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Sandra | November 07, 2011 at 03:48 PM
Hi...I have just purchased a Silhouette Cameo. Do you know how to incorporate your clip art into my program and how to make it? I am still trying to figure out how it works...Thanks!
Terri
Posted by: Terri | November 07, 2011 at 07:32 PM
Lovin' your blog! and ooohh the projects are wway to much fun. thanks for sharing!
Melissa
Posted by: melissa | November 07, 2011 at 08:12 PM