Amazing Paper Grace DOM April 2022: Mixed Media Watering Can Bouquet Wall Hangings
Hello, Friends! Today I have a trio of Mixed Media Watering Can Bouquet Wall Hangings to share with you. Why a trio? Because sometimes I have so much fun making a project that I decide to just keep going and going and going! That’s what happened when I started to play with my Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace April Die of the Month. This watering can die simply captured my imagination to the point that I ended up making FIVE of them. Each one employs a slightly different mixed media technique. If you’d like to see what I’ve been up to for the past few days, then read on!
Rusty Watering Can Wall Hanging with Patterned Paper Coneflowers
This was the project that got my creative juices flowing. First I die cut the watering can from a scrap of 110# white cardstock. Then I thought, “what if I ink this specimen up with Distress Vintage Tea Dye Ink?” That looked pretty cool, especially after I spritzed it with a little water. But then I thought, “What happens if I heat emboss this with a little Seth Apter Taos Sunset Embossing Powder.” And then…what about Vintage Beeswax Embossing Powder? And as you can see…I ended up with this wonderfully rusty, pitted watering can. Which I proceeded to fill with all kinds of coneflowers cut from scraps of Stamperia Garden. So. Much. Fun.
I just had to make another one.
Chipped Watering Can with Coneflowers
This time I started my adventure with a piece of silver hammered metal specialty paper. First I die cut and assembled the watering can. Then I cut out a big stack of coneflowers from patterned paper and plain cardstock. I ended up not liking the shiny finish on the watering can. So I heat embossed it with more Taos Sunset. But then I did a second layer with Stampendous Frantage Spoonful of Rust Embossing Enamel. This has bits of mica flakes and other textures in it. After the can cooled, I was able to crack the embossed watering can, ink it with Black Soot Distress Ink, spritz it with water and heat dry. As the ink dried, it actually sank down into the embossing powder and created a really fabulous chipped/rusted/aged effect.
Even more fun than the first experiment! Why not give it another test drive?
Embossed Watering Can with Cardstock Coneflowers
This time I started with a piece of pewter embossed specialty paper. First I heat embossed with Patina Oxide Baked Texture. The finish was pretty, but a little more shiny than what I wanted. So I sprinkled on more of the Taos Sunset and gave it another coat. I really like the way this ended up looking like aged copper.
Watering Can and Coneflowers Tutorial on YouTube
If you’d like to get acquainted with this wonderful die, learn how to assemble it, and get some ideas for shaping those delightful coneflowers, I hope you will enjoy this Make & Take Tuesday Tutorial on YouTube.
OK…true confession time. I had so much fun with this die, I ended up making two cards, too. I’ll be back tomorrow to share those with you!
If you’d like to find out how to subscribe to the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month Club, you can do that HERE.
You’ll find a linked supply list below this post.
Thanks for stopping by!
Cheerio,
kathy
SUPPLY LIST
- Amazing Paper Grace April Die of the Month
- Stamperia Garden 12×12 Paper Pad (out of stock)
- Peppercorns, Mustard Seeds, and Prills
- Hangers from my stash
- Embossing Powders
- Taos Sunset
- Patina Oxide (out of stock)
- Vintage Beeswax (out of Stock)
- Stampendous Frantage Spoonful of Rust
Oh Kathy! These wall hangings are fantastic! I especially love how you did the rusty watering can. It’s such a beautiful contrast to the pretty flowers. Each hanging is so full of beautiful elements and images. Your designs on each one are absolutely perfect. I love them all! Thank you for sharing! Hugs!
Saw this die set the other day and thought it had to go on my major wish list. Seeing your amazing projects today, this set became a “must have” for me. Your uniquely crafted watering cans are amazing…and those flowers are delightful. Your video was so helpful for seeing some great ways to use this set. tfs-stay well! Hugs.
Simply gorgeous, my Dear!!!! I love the idea of hanging the cards with the awesome hangers!! I love this so much and always, thank you for sharing your amazing talent!!
Wow! I love the Watering Can Cards! I think these are my favorites so far! These are just my style! Amazing job on both of them! Now, I’m off to go see the video!
I do love the look of “rusty” things. Excellent card Kathy! Love cone flowers or echinacea. I have some but not sure they survived the winter, but nature is amazing so we will see. Beautiful work, looking forward to tomorrow. 🙂 Have a good Tuesday from blustery rainy Vancouver Island.
What a cute wallhanger! I can see why you made more than one as there are so many different ideas for the watering can. Can’t wait to see the cards you made. Thanks again for sharing your creativity.