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pescaragirl
Garden Girl
PeaNut 15664 - 5/21/2001
Posts: 20486 Layouts: 425
Loc: Cincinnati, but wishing the VI's |  Posted: 7/6/2009 8:43:49 AM
Hello again, everyone!
Welcome to Part 1 of Week 4 of our class. The first project/video/pdf for this week is up HERE .
This week focuses on Distress Crackle Paint from Ranger. Today's video talks about the basics along with adding color.
And, of course, we need prizes! Each week we will offer a challenge. Just play along and we will pick a winner of some prizes from Hero Arts and Ranger. Please post your project by Sunday, 7/12 at 11pmEDT.
The challenge for this week is to use any of the techniques presented in the videos/projects for crackle paint. You can use any products, but we would love to see some Ranger and Hero Arts! (Both companies donated a TON of prizes.) When putting them in the Gallery, don't forget to click the appropriate box indicating your project is part of the Thinking Inking Class, Week 4.
NOTE: If you don't have Distress Crackle Paint and are unsure it is for you, be sure to watch the videos. It is a fun product! If you don't have any (yet) to use, you can do other paint techniques for the challenge. I don't want anyone left out. 
Also, please link your project here on this thread so that everyone can see it.
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creative*moma
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 195189 - 3/8/2005
Posts: 2738 Layouts: 226
Loc: Florida | |
savannahsoxfan
PeaNut
PeaNut 191010 - 2/13/2005
Posts: 454 Layouts: 39
Loc: New Englander livin' in the deep South | |
mabelm
PeaAddict
PeaNut 353352 - 12/27/2007
Posts: 1481 Layouts: 485
Loc: Spain
Count: 7 | Posted: 7/6/2009 9:17:36 AM
This is one of my favorite Two Peas classes for ever!! thanks again for all you creativity Jennifer!  |
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juliesteed
Will I ever get to Buckethead?!
PeaNut 133433 - 2/27/2004
Posts: 403 Layouts: 156
Loc: WA | Posted: 7/6/2009 9:38:40 AM
Cool look!
Quick question: Is it possible to put too much paint on? If so, will it crack so much that it falls off?
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2pea-or-not-2pea
BucketHead
PeaNut 324956 - 6/29/2007
Posts: 913 Layouts: 215
Loc: Southwestern, Ontario
Count: 1 | Posted: 7/6/2009 9:50:26 AM
Off to watch the video... I have one color of crackle paint. I'm sure I'll have added to my collection by the time the week is done.  | |
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Stampin Sue
PeaNut
PeaNut 410378 - 2/4/2009
Posts: 56 Layouts: 21
Loc: Ontario, Canada
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The crackle paint is cool! Love the effect! Thanks for another great video Jennifer! | |
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Vintage.Ritz
PeaNut
PeaNut 394020 - 10/3/2008
Posts: 25 Layouts: 2
Loc: Iowa
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I thought I'd share a tip for the antiquing (accenting cracks and crevices such as those made by the crackle paint) process demonstrated in this video. In addition to the supplies listed in the video/PDF, you'll need some sort of clear topcoat. You could use spray or brush-on varnish, or Mod Podge. You could probably even use Glossy / Matte Accents (Ranger Industries) or Diamond Glaze (JudiKins), brushed on, but please realize that I haven't tried those products yet.
When the crackle paint is completely dry, apply a thin, even layer of your chosen topcoat. Allow to dry, then apply the accent color that you want in the cracks. Continue as instructed in the video.
The topcoat adds an extra step, but it also acts as a barrier between the original paint layer and the accent layer, protecting the original color and adding a certain "slippery-ness" that makes the accent / antiquing color easier to remove. This gives you, the creator, a bit more control over the antiquing process.
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pescaragirl
Garden Girl
PeaNut 15664 - 5/21/2001
Posts: 20486 Layouts: 425
Loc: Cincinnati, but wishing the VI's | Posted: 7/6/2009 11:51:13 AM
ha... you bet me to that - i am showing that on another video.
if you go realllly thick, it will take awhile to dry. and it will chip off easier. however, i normally don't have issues with it and i don't normally seal it.
if you want to seal, you can use ranger's glossy accents as a topcoat. they sell it here. (and that is what i will show on friday. ) |
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SFWife
PeaNut
PeaNut 422188 - 5/7/2009
Posts: 77 Layouts: 14
Loc: Where the wind blows me :-) | Posted: 7/6/2009 12:21:41 PM
That is cool! Going to play!! |
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PJPea
PeaAddict
PeaNut 410288 - 2/3/2009
Posts: 1622 Layouts: 183
Loc: Spruce Grove, AB
Count: 3 | Posted: 7/6/2009 12:24:13 PM
Jennifer:
I have no crackle paint, but I've got paint & Ranger Crackle Medium. It'll be a two-step process for me, but I should have some time to play
later this week. Right now, I'm still doing laundry & cleaning up after house guests.
Thanks for another great video. |
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Vintage.Ritz
PeaNut
PeaNut 394020 - 10/3/2008
Posts: 25 Layouts: 2
Loc: Iowa
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Well, LOL, GMTA. I'm sorry for spilling the beans  , though I'm pretty sure that your explanation will be clear and concise (and visual). | |
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pharmgirl
lovin' my boys
PeaNut 22864 - 10/10/2001
Posts: 5204 Layouts: 245
Loc: Connecticut
Count: 9 | Posted: 7/6/2009 3:08:00 PM
just wondering - can you paint a base coat color on your item first, let it dry, and then the crackle paint, and get the same effect with the accent color in the cracks? |
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Jenink
PeaNut
PeaNut 379306 - 6/12/2008
Posts: 413 Layouts: 113
Loc: Australia | Posted: 7/6/2009 5:05:23 PM
Thanks for another great video Jennifer. Your close ups are amazing and REALLY show the detail and thickness wonderfully.
I only have one colour of ranger crackle paint (at the moment! ) but keen to get it out and use it now.
And LOVE that QK die shape set- you are SO BAD for my budget, I'm never going to save up enough for a new camera unless I stay completely away from you!  |
Jen.
One of these days I'll get around to adding my badges. | |
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Jeephpy
PeaNut
PeaNut 288920 - 12/28/2006
Posts: 156 Layouts: 187
Loc: Texas
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I had a couple of Crackle Paints already so I played a bit today.
Vicky
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sm3b
PeaNut
PeaNut 302155 - 3/5/2007
Posts: 95 Layouts: 83
Loc: Michigan
Count: 1 | Posted: 7/6/2009 6:01:38 PM
Here is the card I did with the crackle paint. My sons birthday is coming up and he is addicted to guitar hero so I really like how this came together.
Jen, Thanks for another great video and inspiration! |
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karenika
PeaNut
PeaNut 308787 - 4/8/2007
Posts: 308 Layouts: 246
Loc: California | Posted: 7/6/2009 6:19:03 PM
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pescaragirl
Garden Girl
PeaNut 15664 - 5/21/2001
Posts: 20486 Layouts: 425
Loc: Cincinnati, but wishing the VI's | Posted: 7/6/2009 6:25:01 PM
i am very happy to enable you all into an empty wallet.
not sure about a base color and crackle over it! great idea... try it! |
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Neeky
BucketHead
PeaNut 85322 - 5/8/2003
Posts: 716 Layouts: 114
Loc: Central Coast, NSW, Australia | |
pharmgirl
lovin' my boys
PeaNut 22864 - 10/10/2001
Posts: 5204 Layouts: 245
Loc: Connecticut
Count: 9 | Posted: 7/6/2009 10:33:20 PM
I tried it out and loved the effect when I used distress ink on the crackled piece. It looks soooooooo cool!
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stampingmathilda
Just one of the stamping PEAple
PeaNut 191161 - 2/14/2005
Posts: 14341 Layouts: 1211
Loc: Belgium | |
Far North
PeaAddict
PeaNut 188311 - 1/29/2005
Posts: 1264 Layouts: 189
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Thanks Jennifer, many thanks for such a terrific series!!!
This week I learned that crackle painted is a lot easier to use on grungeboard and chipboard than paper flowers...but I still like the outcome on the super large flower.
Here is my card.
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My blog: http://farnorthdesigns.blogspot.com/ | |
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shoobee54
Baby Pea Step
PeaNut 393451 - 9/28/2008
Posts: 1 Layouts: 0
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Printing the Thinking Inking week 4 PDF is a problem, text and pictures of flowers are magnified so that I only get a small portion of text and pictures on a page. Don't know if it is because I have a mac and I can't seem to resolve the problem. Any help would be appreciated. First two weeks printed fine, problem started last week. | |
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StampingCafe
PeaNut
PeaNut 197895 - 3/25/2005
Posts: 52 Layouts: 31
Loc: San Diego | Posted: 7/7/2009 12:39:06 PM
Another awesome video, Jennifer!! Thank you for the class!
I finally got some time to play.
Here is my card. TFL!! | |
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Stampin Sue
PeaNut
PeaNut 410378 - 2/4/2009
Posts: 56 Layouts: 21
Loc: Ontario, Canada
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djc
Olympian Pea
PeaNut 108705 - 9/27/2003
Posts: 21817 Layouts: 295 | Posted: 7/7/2009 1:33:47 PM
I was making a Christmas card for my Christmas in July Challenge and really needed something special. Jennifer, your video came to mind. I could get used to doing this--so much fun. I used very little paint so the lines are faint, but they're there. Next time I'll use just a little more paint. I was determined to wait until it cracked by itself, but I gave in after about fifteen minutes and finished it off with a heat gun. So much for patience. Thank you for another wonderful class. Daria
Here's my card. | |
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Abegaile
PeaNut
PeaNut 3460 - 3/25/2000
Posts: 198 Layouts: 24
Loc: Jax, FL
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I've been wanting to play with these paints for a while but have held off purchasing them. Now I have no excuse since my girls and I have been watching your Thinking Inking videos and they want to play along! Even my 3 year old comes up to me with a package of dabbers telling me "You need dabbers Mommy so I can paint with it." So, when I have free time, we will be playing along! Thanks for doing this series Jennifer! |
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PeaWee
PeaNut 385502 - 7/31/2008
Posts: 7 Layouts: 3
Loc: Midwest near Chicago!!
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I'm really hoping to dive into this challenge. Thanks for all the great videos. Keep up the inspiration! |
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StampingCafe
PeaNut
PeaNut 197895 - 3/25/2005
Posts: 52 Layouts: 31
Loc: San Diego | Posted: 7/7/2009 4:07:24 PM
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Alice W.
2Ps Digital Creative Team
PeaNut 350829 - 12/6/2007
Posts: 180 Layouts: 64
Loc: Northern California
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I have some crackle paints sitting around for a while not knowing what to do with them, now I can break them out!! Thanks Jennifer for the great video!! | |
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Jenink
PeaNut
PeaNut 379306 - 6/12/2008
Posts: 413 Layouts: 113
Loc: Australia | Posted: 7/7/2009 6:46:08 PM
OK, I've done my first one. I really had to use a thick layer and it took a long time to dry, but I think with some experimenting I will get better at it.
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Jen.
One of these days I'll get around to adding my badges. | |
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pescaragirl
Garden Girl
PeaNut 15664 - 5/21/2001
Posts: 20486 Layouts: 425
Loc: Cincinnati, but wishing the VI's | Posted: 7/7/2009 9:20:38 PM
can't wait to check these all out tomorrow. |
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Jenink
PeaNut
PeaNut 379306 - 6/12/2008
Posts: 413 Layouts: 113
Loc: Australia | Posted: 7/7/2009 10:30:58 PM
Managed to assemble another card with the other grungeboard I crackle painted last night.
crackled bloom
I do really like the effect of the pearl paint on the crackle. That is my favourite crackle paint tip so far, thanks heaps Jennifer  |
Jen.
One of these days I'll get around to adding my badges. | |
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ninerbeaner
PeaNut
PeaNut 85558 - 5/9/2003
Posts: 275 Layouts: 5
Loc: Boca Raton, FL
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Jennifer - Thanks for creating this great video series. I have been totally inspired and can't wait to get a few free minutes to give all these techniques a try.
I do have one question though - how does everyone store their craft sheet? I don't have a dedicated scrap room/table so I have to put away all my supplies when not in use. Any suggestions?? | |
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Far North
PeaAddict
PeaNut 188311 - 1/29/2005
Posts: 1264 Layouts: 189
| Posted: 7/8/2009 6:04:31 AM
I store my craft sheet flat on top of an iris cart. It should not be folded. Rolling it and storing it in a paper towel roll is another option if you have thrown out the original packaging box. |
...Jan
My blog: http://farnorthdesigns.blogspot.com/ | |
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claw331
PeaWee
PeaNut 263161 - 5/29/2006
Posts: 3 Layouts: 0
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Love the look of the distress crackle. I don't have the Rangers but I do have tons of acrylic paints and crackle medium. I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for all the fabulous videos Jennifer - so inspiring and creative | |
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mtscrapcowgirl
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 298090 - 2/18/2007
Posts: 2075 Layouts: 49 | |
Mendi Yoshikawa
PeaNut
PeaNut 27416 - 1/15/2002
Posts: 164 Layouts: 20
Loc: Vancouver, WA
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Wow! What a difference your video made. I was on a design team where no one knew how to apply it right to achieve the crackle look so thanks for that visual lesson! Here's the layout I made yesterday with it...
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Luvs2scrap2
PeaNut
PeaNut 18106 - 7/9/2001
Posts: 44 Layouts: 0
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Jennifer, thanks so much for these wonderful classes! (Thanks to Ranger and Hero Arts, too!). I have a lot of Ranger products, but haven't taken the time to figure out how to get the most from them yet. These videos are awesome!
Can anyone help me out? I can't seem to get the PDF file from Week 4 Class 1 to download. I keep getting a message that the file is corrupt. I'd love it if someone would have a moment or two to email the PDF file to me at Luvs2scrap@aol.com.
Thanks so much!
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wvbeetlebug
PeaAddict
PeaNut 212460 - 6/30/2005
Posts: 1281 Layouts: 89
Loc: Winston-Salem, NC (Home of the Krispy Kreme!) | Posted: 7/9/2009 9:58:57 AM
Approximately how long does it take for the Distress Crackle Paint to air dry? I know if you put it on thin it would obviously take less to dry, but I would probably use it pretty thick to get nice cracks.
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I just found this video which answers my question, but also shows a pretty cool thing to do with the paint.
Tim Holtz-Crackle Paint |
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TRace44
PeaNut
PeaNut 426931 - 6/17/2009
Posts: 24 Layouts: 22
Loc: Muskoka, Ontario | Posted: 7/9/2009 10:08:15 AM
So much fun to play!!!
Here is my attempt: http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/pg.asp?cmd=display&layout_id=1508665
and here is a close-up to better see the ink in the cracks: http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/pg.asp?cmd=display&layout_id=1508678
THANKS Jennifer!
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tryX2again
PeaNut
PeaNut 155917 - 7/6/2004
Posts: 361 Layouts: 91
Loc: St. Louis | |
Mendi Yoshikawa
PeaNut
PeaNut 27416 - 1/15/2002
Posts: 164 Layouts: 20
Loc: Vancouver, WA
| Posted: 7/9/2009 3:38:03 PM
Julie, I just emailed you the PDF's from this week.
Cathy, thanks for the video links! Makes me wonder what Jennifer has in store for us on Friday. Fun stuff!  |
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2pea-or-not-2pea
BucketHead
PeaNut 324956 - 6/29/2007
Posts: 913 Layouts: 215
Loc: Southwestern, Ontario
Count: 1 | Posted: 7/9/2009 7:52:32 PM
Here's mine for this week. Just got to do one as it's been a busy week...
Happy Birthday
Thanks for looking!
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wvbeetlebug
PeaAddict
PeaNut 212460 - 6/30/2005
Posts: 1281 Layouts: 89
Loc: Winston-Salem, NC (Home of the Krispy Kreme!) | |
pharmgirl
lovin' my boys
PeaNut 22864 - 10/10/2001
Posts: 5204 Layouts: 245
Loc: Connecticut
Count: 9 | Posted: 7/9/2009 8:43:55 PM
Here's a layout using some of the week 4 stuff:
To Honor |
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arstorp
PeaNut
PeaNut 273292 - 8/19/2006
Posts: 140 Layouts: 60
Loc: denmark
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Another great video, Jennifer, these 4 weeks have been so inspiring. Here is my Card |
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FluidSign
PeaNut
PeaNut 408066 - 1/18/2009
Posts: 27 Layouts: 15
| Posted: 7/11/2009 1:43:49 AM
I posted my project in the gallery today. It incorporates techniques from weeks 2-4 since the last time I posted was Week 1. Hope you enjoy it.
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Luvs2scrap2
PeaNut
PeaNut 18106 - 7/9/2001
Posts: 44 Layouts: 0
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Mendi, thanks so much for sending the pdf file to me! It's seems so odd that this was the only one that I couldn't open. Thanks again!
hugs,
Julie | |
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Skermit12
Stephanie Klauck
PeaNut 193950 - 3/1/2005
Posts: 8747 Layouts: 487
Loc: Canada
Count: 12 | Posted: 7/11/2009 6:14:51 PM
Love the crackle paint!
Here is my card for the first project of the week:
Thinking of You Card
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Stephanie
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