Want2Scrap is pleased to welcome a very talented artist.......Susan Pickering Rothamel!
Susan Pickering Rothamel distinguishes herself with
an extensive knowledge of color theory, materials handling, archival
principles, and a sophisticated style. She has taught art techniques and
materials use and safety, since 1979.
In search of the perfect
adhesive, Susan developed Perfect Paper Adhesive™ nearly 20 years ago.
USArtQuest, Inc. was formed to market ‘PPA’ and her two collage videos. Susan continues with research and the
development of new and unusual art materials from USAQ headquarters in Grass
Lake, MI. USArtQuest, Inc. enjoys
their role as a niche, cutting-edge manufacturer and distributor of fine art
and craft materials, collaborating with companies, such as Want2Scrap, and
Sue proudly celebrates her creativity with friends, like Joe Rotella.
‘Whoo’da Knew?
By Susan
Pickering Rothamel, USArtQuest
The possibilities
with Joe Rotella’s die-cut designs from Want 2 Scrap, are…well, A D O R A B L
E!
These four little
owls only took an hour to make, and like our
Thanksgiving dinner –
there were plenty of leftovers!
For each of the four
designs:
Punch out the two
really thin long ornaments.
Punch out the centers
and put them aside. Cut the actual ornament in half!
These half ornaments become
the owl ears and beak – placed either over or under the eyeglasses.
Punched centers of
the eyeglasses become little feet. Use a craft knife to trim off the little
tabs. For a more finished ornament, trace each piece and back those parts that
will show,
with coordinating papers.
‘Old
Blue Eyes’
Cover the center disc
with Cut Bond Create™ (a double-sided adhesive), and then apply his ‘striped’
paper suit. Coat his feet, glasses and beak/ears with Perfect Paper
Adhesive™-Gloss,
and sprinkle on
Copper, Onyx and Blue Topaz - Mica D’Lights™.
To gild, coat the
body with Duo Adhesive™ and wait for it to turn clear. When clear, apply the
gilding (Sunset) and burnish to a pretty shine. Cut scrapbook paper circles and
use PPA to apply them to the back of the glasses. Assemble all the pieces using PPA and add
blue eye brads.
‘Whoo’
Whoo the spotted owl
is pretty dapper-looking with his Copper-gilded body,
and Mica D’Light-ful
chest, sparkling in Blue Topaz mica.
Use the same
techniques and materials as above.
Just assemble them to
suit your fancy!
‘Little Owl’
She may be little,
but with a touch of Bling on her glasses, and chest Prills™ (Go Mango),
she has plenty of
hoot about!
(Gilding – Variegated)
Want2Scrap products used
Retro Christmas Ornaments by Joe Rotella
Retro Glasses by Joe Rotella
Cross Promotional Partner products
From USArtQuest, Inc. -
Perfect
Paper Adhesive
Cut Bond Create
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Wonderful ideas. Thanks for joining us this month!
ReplyDeleteLove how you re-imagined those shapes! So clever and creative!
ReplyDeleteThese are SO fun!! Love how you created something totally different than what the design was intended for!
ReplyDeletethese are such creative unique interesting and wild designs!!! bravo
ReplyDeleteava g
That is so clever! Wonderful ornaments!
ReplyDeleteHugs and smiles
WAY cool idea!! And WHO doesn't love owls!!!? I mean really!!? She rocked this project right out!! And I had never heard of guilding adhesive! gotta get me some! :)
ReplyDeleteSuper clever lady!!