FOUND

So many items on my "to do" list this week (like kitting for Stamp Asylum classes in Plano), but I carved out enough time today to step into the work room and have a little creative time.

I started with one of the little boards I get at my local Michaels store.  Same kind of board I used when I made this.  For the project today I started by painting the sides and edges of the board in Frayed Burlap Distress Paint.

 After it was dry, I gave it a nice coating of Multi Medium.

I cut a piece of patterned paper from Wallflower Paper Stash BEFORE I painted the Multi Medium on the board (Multi Medium waits for no one!).  Once the paper was on the board (make sure it is secure), I added a coat of MM over the top.   I like to add a thin coat, wait a couple minutes for it to start the drying process, then help it along by rubbing the entire surface with my fingers.  This not only helps in the drying process but it helps smooth out any brush strokes you may have left behind.

 I sanded the edges with my Sanding Grip.

Then added Evergreen Bough and Pumice Stone to the edges, wiping away the excess with a wet wipe.  Remember, because I sealed the paper, the Distress Paint can be manipulated while it is wet.  Once it's dry, it's permanent.

 So here is the completed foundation.

We picked up some vintage Doilies at Junk Bonanza so I thought I would like to work one in, since the shape seemed perfect.  Again, I added a layer of Multi Medium.

 Another layer of MM over the top will secure the delicate doily.

I took a Mini Distress Ink pad ran it around the raised edge of the doily to age the appearance.

 Wipe away any excess with a wet wipe.

I wanted to stamp on the center of the doily so I traced the shape on a piece of tracing paper then cut the center away to create a mask.

I used two stamps from the Merchantile stamp set and black Archival ink to create a background.

Okay, on to some embellishments.
I painted the Letterpress word found.  Gosh I love these little letters!

Once dry, I used Archival ink to stamp some random text (stamp from the Merchantile set).

Then I sanded the letters and inked them.

I used Multi Medium to add the letters and a paper ruler strip from the Thrift Shop Ephemera pack.

Then I cut out this guy from the Found Relatives pack...

and added him to the center with thin foam tape.  You might also notice that I added black Jute String around the panel and tied it into a bow.

This was looking way to serious so I decided to go a more whimsical route and add the dunce hat with a mirrored star right in the center (hat cut from the ephemera pack).

Because the substrate is wood I decided to add a Game Piece to his jacket with a nail.  Yep, just nailed it right on.

I painted an arrow with Pumice Stone Distress Paint then inked the dried paint with Mushroom Alcohol Ink.  Foam tape was added to each end and then added to the panel.

I wanted to add another touch of whimsy so I inked a small piece of Sticky Back Canvas then used red thread to stitch X's.  Once I was done stitching, I just peeled off the backing and added it to the panel.

Like this.

I wanted a little more definition to the edges of the panel so I pounced the Mini Distress Ink pad around the edge then worked the ink around with a little bit of Multi Medium on my finger tip....finishing up with wet wipe and a pouncing motion.

 

A bit more detail to the top.

Dear Vial Labels how I love you...

and he's done.

Love how the Letterpress worked out as a way to ground him to the board.  But I think the addition of the red X's on Sticky Back Canvas is my favorite part. 

now carry on,

paula

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