Lumiere Background by Daylene Strickland

This technique is so versatile and the look changed by using different colors of Lumiere paint and even the base paint! Black acrylic paint may be used for a base with a similar application of metallic Lumiere for a totally different look. Or add spray webbing for texture and another look. For this particular example, the base coat is Pearl Medium and supplies to get started are 1 white unfolded napkin, a piece of aluminum foil and a foam sponge brush. (See Medium Picture)


Step 1
Paint the napkin with the Pearl Medium completely covering all edges. Do not be concerned if it wrinkles a bit. This is good for texture. Allow drying. (See Picture 1)


Step 2
Choose 3 coordinating metallic colors of Lumiere (this example uses Pearl Turquoise, Pearl Emerald, Pearl Blue all by Jacquard). Using a baby wipe dab the colors one at a time randomly to cover the entire sheet. The moistness of the baby wipes helps the paint spread and blend since it dries very quickly. (See Picture 2)

 Add second and third color until desired result is accomplished. (See Picture 3)



Step 3
When napkin is completely dry gently peel it away from foil. Apply a spray adhesive to the back and adhere to large piece of white cardstock. Trim piece for card. The example card uses vases stamp by Stampington embossed in black water colored with H20’s (Bashful Blue, Summer Breeze, Sweet Lavender, Irish Mist). This piece has been edged with ribbon using double-sided adhesive and a butterfly charm added. The torn piece of blue cardstock has been lightly stamped with script from Hero Arts and edged with green ink.

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