Hello folks, Tamiko here! First and foremost, I hope you are all safe and sound within your homes with your love ones. If your're not, I pray for your health and safety during this pandemic. If you are a part of the long list of essential workers, bless you! Please know you're loved and prayed for daily, we couldn't get through these times without your dedication and sacrifice. Now with that being said this week's project is a tag, I need to pop it in the mail to my swap partner. I was happy about the theme: Nursery Rhymes! Here is what I made!
Supplies needed:
Watercolor paper 140lb
Watercolor paint
Watercolor pencils
Pencil
Paint brush
Cup of water
Scissors
Glitter
Black pen
I began sketching my main pieces on watercolor paper. Then I colored the drawn items with watercolor paints and pencils. I fussy cut the shapes and added some cardboard backing to make the item appear dimensional. As I type this, I almost could kick myself because I could have used Helmar ScrapDots for the same effect. I will next time!!
As I pieced the items together I used Helmars Craft & Hobby PVA Glue. I chose that particular one because non yellowing effect directly on aging papers.
I added some black pen line work and felt like something was indeed missing! A project just wouldn't be me at all if it had no sparkly goodness. With just a few drops of Helmars Craft & Hobby PVA Glue again I was able to add some glittering goodness also. (Cheesey grin)
Once all the components were adhered and dry, I decided to clean it up by adding a background paper to cover all my paper piecing using the Helmar Craft & Hobby PVA Glue again. I hope my swap partner loves this! It was so much fun to do! Sit back and challenge yourself to create things handmade to send to friends and family you haven't been able to touch in weeks. Make sure it stays well put together by ONLY using Helmar adhesives!
