Colorful Cardboard Configurations

Colorful Cardboard Configurations

Posted by DecoArt on Jun 22nd 2016

Transform any old piece of cardboard into a beautiful and colorful configuration!

Items Needed:

Instructions:

Cut Cardboard base to size 12'' x 12'' approximately.

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Cut varying widths of the different pieces of cardboard to form the frames, 1'', 1½" and 2''.

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Before assembling, use Crackle Paste with DecoArt Stencil Distressed Harlequin on the base cardboard.

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Once dry, play around with the layout and adhere with a strong glue.

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Cover the joins with paper from the cardboard and start to peel back areas to reveal the textures.

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Apply modeling paste to the frame using DecoArt French Script Stencil.

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Use Texture Sand Paste on one of the chipboard embellishments.

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Apply Texture Sand Paste and Modeling Paste through more stencils and play around with the layout on the embellishments. Adhere the layout with a strong glue.

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Roughly cover with Media White Gesso.

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Once dry, spritz with the Media Acrylic Misters, focusing the lighter colours on the embellishments.

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Focus the stronger colours on the frame.

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Also focus the stronger colours around the edge and corners of the recesses. Wipe back areas to expose the textures.

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Partially wipe back the colour from the embellishments to expose the detail and highlight with DecoArt Metallic Lustre Champagne Ice.

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The heart was covered in Crackle Paste. The wing and crown embellishments were glued in place and covered with Gesso.

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