Spread Your Wings

I love the position and dimension of the house in relation to the wood panel nestled behind it. Admittedly, I have become rather addicted to the idea of stacking items one upon another, items that may not necessarily go together. But that is when magic can happen. Your challenge is to create your own such piece—spread your wings a bit and think completely off of the canvas.

Materials List

adhesive

beeswax and melting pot

bezel

binder clip

black ink pad

bone folder

container

embroidery floss

ledger paper

muslin

needle

paintbrush

rhinestone finding

rhinestones

ribbon

scissors

Summer Linen acrylic paint

rubber stamps, assorted

various papers

watercolor crayon

wood board

wood shaped like a house

STEP 1: Cover the Wood Panel

Measure a sheet of ledger paper to fit the wood panel. Cut and adhere the paper and use a bone folder to ensure all the air bubbles are removed.

STEP 2: Stamp the Images

Using black ink, stamp images onto the top of the paper.

STEP 3: Prep the House

Paint house with Summer Linen acrylic paint. Allow to dry.

STEP 4: Stamp the House

Stamp text on the house using black ink.

STEP 5: Create a Paper stack

Cut various papers approximately 2¹⁄₂" × 1" (6cm × 3cm). Layer the papers on top of one another.

STEP 6: Bind the Paper Stack

Hold the stack of papers together with a binder clip then apply a thick layer of adhesive to the top of the paper stack—making sure to avoid the binder clip.

STEP 7: Adhere the Muslin

Place a scrap of muslin that has been cut to the same width as the paper stack onto the adhesive. Keep the stack clipped together and let it dry.

STEP 8: Adhere the Paper Stack

Turn the first two pages of the stack over and adhere them to the back, top area of the house.

STEP 9: Adorn the Bezel

Embed a small strand of rhinestones into the bezel using adhesive or wax. Allow this to set or adhere the bezel the top of the paper stack.

STEP 10: Add a Ribbon Bundle

With a needle and embroidery floss, create a ribbon bundle using a simple straight stitch. Tie the thread off in the front as this will add additional texture and interest. Adhere the bundle to the bottom center of the house.

STEP 11: Place Rhinestone Finding

With an strong adhesive adhere the rhinestone finding to the house.

STEP 12: Add Wax

With a brush reserved just for wax add a layer of wax to the top of the ledger paper.

STEP 13: Highlight the House

With a watercolor crayon, highlight the perimeter of the house. To blend, use either a paper towel or finger dipped in a bit of water.

STEP 14: Final Addition of Wax

To complete the house add a bit of wax to the areas where watercolor crayon was added.