As promised, I am sharing my process for decorating
the papier-mache Deer in the photo for my
Crafyhazelnut's DT post :D
I wanted to decoupage him, but didn't have the right paper...
(I know, hard to believe with the size of my stash!)
I wanted him to look grungy and old, but like he had been
shiny and new once upon a time...
I took a piece of red dotty paper and grunged it up,
using TH Oxide inks and gesso...
which I then tore into tiny bits...
before gluing randomly onto the deer.
Once covered I gessoed his antlers
and face...
and covered him with a wash of burnt umber
to "age" him.
His hooves and antlers are painted with metallic copper
craft paint, and his face and antlers have a subtle coating
of glitter paint (both Martha Stewart).
I love how he turned out...
he looks and feels like that ancient Christmas
decoration that your Gran let you play with as
a special treat . All grubby and dented but smothered
in Love :D
Hope your Yuletide/Christmas is filled with Love...
even if it is looking a bit old and shabby these days XXX
I am sharing him in the following challenges;
Oh wow, very unique and creative and looks fun to do!! Thank you for joining our challenge at Double D!
ReplyDeleteDiane DD DT {Nellies Nest}
Oh what a wonderful Christmas accent! So clever and creative! Thanks so much for playing along with us again at The Double D, 'Run Run Rudolph' Challenge, Donna, DT Member.
ReplyDeleteI like how you added that "vintage touch" to him.
ReplyDeleteHe is glorious. Thanks for sharing your technique. I have some do dads I want to paint for pressies....but I keep putting it off. You have inspired me to have a day of fun putting together. Thanks for the lovely holiday wish....blessings to you as well. xoxo Oma Linda
ReplyDeleteI adore his well-loved for ages looks, and the we smirk on its face. Also, the rider's shoes are perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love him too! Well done Gina! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteOh so cute. Brilliant design and just perfect for our current challenge of Run Run Rudolph. Thanks for your entry and good luck in the draw @ DOUBLE D
ReplyDelete{aNNie}Designer for Double D challenges
WOW! This is awesome! What a clever project! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Run Run Rudolph’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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Aw you described him perfectly, I love the aged shabby look you achieved, he’ll look fabulous sat amongst some Christmas decorations. Hope you’re having a good weekend xxx
ReplyDeleteVery nice deer! Thanks for joining us this week at Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges! Donna - DT Member
ReplyDeleteWhat a magical creation. Thanks for joining us at Penny's this week. DT Kathy [myasperations.blogspot.com]
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