Friday, July 22, 2011

Playing with Modeling Paste

 I was walking through Joann's...looking for something to use my 40% off coupon on. (I can't just let these little coupons go!) Out of the corner of my eye, I spotted all these red tags in the art department. Lucky me! They had all kinds of things on clearance! Yippee! It was like they were trying to clear their shelves. I found some 2 oz. Liquitex paint for $1.97. They are usually $7.99 or something. But, the best part...I scored a bottle of modeling paste for $4.99! It normally goes for $18.99. That was definitely going in the basket. :)

Look at my loot!

I have been wanting to use some modeling paste for the longest time, so I couldn't wait to play in my journal and add some texture to some canvases too. I got some little stencils on my trip as well and they worked brilliantly. I know I have said before that I have a serious addiction to clear stamps, and they landed in my collection of goodies too. I mean, look at those little birdies! I can't pass them up. Anyways, look at that texture...makes my heart go pitter pat. :)

Yummy texture!
These journal pages are a work in progress, but I am loving how they are starting out. I have been thinking a lot about change and not limiting myself, so butterflies seemed like a perfect addition. I am seeing tons of blues, greens, whites, and creams turning up in the things I am working on. Somewhere....somehow, they always seem to work their way into my palette.
Journal 2011 "Fly"


WIP canvas
I am excited to continue working on these and to find more ways to use modeling paste. Do you use it too? I think I may search my house to find interesting things to stick in it! You know you "have it bad" when you get more excited about paste then a pair of shoes. :) Oh well, what's a girl to do!

I hope you have a beautiful, creative weekend. I am hopefully finishing some house projects that I am very jazzed about. It is AMAZING what a little paint can do!

I am linking this up to Paint Party Friday. I am SO looking forward to seeing what everyone else is up to. My goodness there is inspiration and serious talent everywhere I turn.

Hugs,
Jen

21 comments:

  1. Love this Jen--and lucky girl finding the modeling paste at that price!
    I LOVE modeling paste!!

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  2. I haven't tried to modeling paste yet... guess I need to get me some! I love the clear plastic stamps too. I'm addicted.

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  3. I haven't tried modeling paste yet, but I need too! Looks like fun!

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  4. Happy PPF Jen. Loving your backgrounds and a great shopping trip. I use modelling paste in some of my artwork and love it. If you paint over it while wet and then use your heat gun it produces fab effects, just watch it sizzle...huge fun. Annette x

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  5. Hello Jen! Fab finds and I love your last sentence, there is indeed inspiration and talent everywhere.. just waiting for us to see and appreciate. :)

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  6. Hi Jen. What a great find, the modeling paste. I haven't tried it yet, but I do have some and you've inspired me to try it out. I have to try out what Netty says, sounds like fun. Happy PPF and thx for sharing.

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  7. Gorgeous texture on your pages! And those backgrounds are beautiful.

    Now I want modeling paste...
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  8. Love what you're working on and the use of modeling paste! Too fun! Happy Creating PPF

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  9. Gorgeous WIp. Love the color choices and the texture. :)

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  10. I am heavily into texture right now and it sounds like you got some real bargains. Hope you have lots more fun. Happy PPF x

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  11. Great finds! I too get more excited about art supplies than shoes...! Have fun! I LOVE your textured circles! Kathy

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  12. Jen what great items you have bought! I love those gorgeous texture and the bird stamp! Wow! Good for you! I am looking forward for your more use of the paste. Is that paste for sticking basically anything like buttons? Haven't try them.. Great art journal as well.. I hope to start mine soon..

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  13. What a great stash you got for a bargain!! I'll have to see if our JoAnn's is clearing its shelves! :) You've inspired me to try some modeling paste...I've thought about it but haven't done it yet. Love your WIP and of course the butterflies!

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  14. How fun! I love what you're creating, so pretty.

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  15. ooooooooh, the paste looks gooey and FUN! I'll have to try some!Excellent colors and textures on your work! Happy PPF and a wonderful creative weekend to you too! Deb

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  16. incredible buys! Loved yr journalling pages too!

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  17. Looking great so far!! Very pretty soft colours.

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  18. What fun! Love the LOOT and the results from your imagination. HAPPY PPF!

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  19. they look terrific. I cant wait to see them still progress.

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  20. they are all looking terrific!i'm a big fan of modeling paste too! after you use it with stencils, sprinkle just the raised section with glitter or micro beads or sand while it is still wet...now you've got me thinking.....uh oh....

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  21. super awesome texture! and beautiful colors!

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