SCACD Eclectic Sea Rubber Stamp Release

Today SCACD celebrates a newly released exclusive rubber stamp set Eclectic Sea (9 rubber stamps all together). The Eclectic Sea is a twist of sorts in how something land bound might be seen in the ocean; for example a Sunflower that is now a Coral Sea Flower and vice a versa. So check out the collection as these are really unique and elegant. SCACD Artist Carmen Medlin and Susana collaborated on the images and we are so happy to be showcasing them to you now.

This collection is now available for purchase in the USA. Please click here for the Eclectic Sea collection. For our interested international friends, please email Susana directly.

I was assigned the amazing Humminghorse rubber stamp to work with. Ocean themes have never been something that I would gravitate towards, but I am so glad I was sent this eclectic sea rubber stamp. I have created a mini mixed-media wall art and had a lot of fun getting out of my comfort zone. Thank you Susana!

My first step was the coloring of Humminghorsewith Copics. I wanted to also mention that there is a very similar digital image, Hoverfly, that is available in the SCACD online store.

Before I start with my process photos I wanted to give you a list of my supplies used in my Eclectic Humminghorse mini wall art.

Supplies:

6”x6” canvas

SCACD’s Humminghorse rubber stamp

Copics

White Prismacolor pencil

Silver gel pen

DecoArt’s Media Matt Medium

DecoArt’s Media Modeling Paste

DecoArt’s Media Patina Green Antiquing Cream

DecoArt’s Media Carbon Black

DecoArt’s Media White Simmer Mister

DecoArt’s Media Turquoise Shimmer Mister

DecoArt’s Media Yellow Shimmer Mister

DecoArt’s Media Liquid Glass

DecoArt’s Champagne Glamour Dust Paint

DecoArt’s Copper Kettle Metallic Lustre

Memory Box Oceana Corner Die

Memory Box Steampunk Corner Die

Memory Box Swimming Seahorses Die

Carmen Medlin Mini Kelp Forest Stencil

Black tissue paper

Other:  metal gears, sea shells, shell sequins, mica flakes

The photo above is showing the black tissue paper adhered to the canvas with matt medium. I did wrinkle the tissue before adhering it to the canvas. I added a layer of matt medium on top of the tissue paper. After that was dry I used the kelp forest stencil and modeling past for more dimension. After that was dry I brushed on another layer of matt medium.

 This next photo is the next step for the background. With the last layer of matt medium I used the patina green antiquing cream over the entire canvas. Then a baby wipe was used to remove most of the background green except for the kelp. After that was dry I added more patina green to the kelp only, let that dry, and added the shine with liquid glass. This added more dimension.

Now it’s time for all the fun embellishments that I have picked out. The Oceana Corner die and Steampunk Corner die were cut on brown cardstock twice. I glued each design together. When they were dry, I changed the color with the Copper Kettle Metallic Lustre. I added two coats of the lustre and they were shinning copper.

The above photos are the finished piece. I wanted to mention that after adding all the dies and embellishments I used the mister acrylic paints. The finished piece was rather bright, especially all the copper and yellow, so the patina green antiquing cream came to the rescue.

I hope you enjoyed my journey making this Humminghorse piece come to life. For you next stop please head to Dianne’s blog. If you are lost head back to the SCACD Store blog.

Thanks for stopping by. If you have any questions, please contact me.

Aletha Jane

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