diy stickers
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inverted hello |
20 sheets of address labels was a recent find at my local second-hand store. Originally I was going to make my own address labels, but then it dawned on me that I could make some stickers.
Rather than make them using a jpeg and my printer, I decided to paint them using acrylics and my handmade stamps and stencils. Below is a quick tutorial of how I did this.
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applying a thin layer of gesso |
Here is what I used to make these stickers:
- a sheet of self-sticking, clear labels
- gesso
- acrylic paints
- stencils
- stamping inks
- linocut stamps
So let's begin!
First, I applied a thin layer of gesso.
To keep it spreading thinly, I added a bit of water as I brushed on the gesso.
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stenciled circles and blotting with tissue paper |
Next, I stenciled shapes onto the gesso using yellow acrylics. To aid in drying, I took off the excess paint with a sheet of tissue paper.
side note: Using tissue paper as a blotter will leave the tissue paper with varied colors and patterns which can be used later in collages.
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sheet of finished label stickers |
Next, I used various stamps with acrylics and stamping inks. Can you read what it says? I have several failed stamps where I forgot to carve the mirror image of the word. I have saved them to use as embellishments.
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postcard with sticker and artistamp |
Since some of the stamping inks I used were not waterproof, I sprayed the sheet of labels with a fixative. Now they are ready for my mail art. Since the labels are clear, anything under the label will still show through, so I can use them in journal pages as well.
Here's to another creative week!
joining sunday sketches
Cool! Unfortunately clear labels aren't available here in the Philippines! :^(( patsy
ReplyDeleteVery nice thanks for showing your creative process!
ReplyDeleteAwesome project. Thanks for showing your whole process. These look great. I'd love to receive mail with an added bonus like this.
ReplyDeleteKate
what an excellent idea thanks for sharing and they look great
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea! It looks like so much fun to do!
ReplyDeleteJuana, you're so brilliant. I really like this and enjoyed your mini tutorial on how to do so. Well done and thank you for sharing with us. :)
ReplyDeleteBonjour,
ReplyDeleteMerci pour le partage...
Très joli travail.
❀ Gros bisous ❀
Patsy, if you don't have labels, you could do the same with any address label. You could also use plain paper like I did with the "turtle stamp" in the last photo.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for your lovely visits and comments.
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