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Decorate your backgrounds with Polishing Plasters!! (part 2)

Hey everyone, it's Myry back again! Today, we're diving right back into the world of Polishing Plasters to create some stunning backgrounds. We're keeping things super focused and minimalist this time – no extra supplies needed! It's just me, my trusty spatula, a beautiful "Dove's Wing" polishing plaster, and a stencil. I'm on a mission to complete the final four pages of my current project, and I'm excited to show you how!

Floral scrapbook pages with baby footprints, giraffe, bear, and lion illustrations on yellow fabric. "Perfect Paints" text in a circular logo.
Decorating backgrounds with Polishing Plasters!

Decorated scrapbook pages with pastel rainbows and floral designs on a yellow background. Text reads "Perfect Paints." Pearls adorn pages.
Decorating backgrounds with Polishing Plasters!

My goal? To power through the final four pages of my current project, and I'm bringing you along for the ride! I'll be revisiting the wonderful bubble stencil technique we explored in my previous post for two of these pages, creating that lovely, textured effect. But, of course, I can't resist experimenting! For the other two pages, I'm diving headfirst into another of my layered inventions, stacking on the texture and depth, because, let's face it, I am "the lady of layers!" I can't wait to show you how these simple elements can transform a page.


Let's start by locating the space for the photo and make marks around it to know which space to leave "clean".

Floral stationery on wooden table, featuring a lion illustration, rainbows, and "Perfect Paints" text. Ruler and lace visible nearby.
Let's get started!

I make two holes and "fill" them a little with fabric elements, and behind I glue a piece of paper that contrasts with the other.

Craft paper with floral and lion designs on a wooden table, partially cut with a red utility knife. Ruler visible, mood is creative.
Begin by adding two holes to fill with fabric elements and Polishing Plaster

Torn paper with rainbow and sun patterns reveals textured material beneath. Set on a wooden surface. Text reads "Perfect Paints" in a circle.
Add fabric to the back of your page

Scrapbook page with a smiling lion face, floral design, and torn fabric. Features yellow flowers, green leaves, and light rainbow patterns.
add fabric to the back of the hole.

I add a little " Dove's Wing" Polishing Plaster with the help of a spatula. I don't want to cover the hole or the elements, I just want the plaster to be another complement.

A palette knife with Dove's wing polishing plaster rests on a torn paper with rainbow patterns, on a wooden surface. Text reads "Perfect Paints, Myri Hilo Papel."
Adding Dove's wing polishing plaster to our hole to create more interesting texture

Close-up of torn floral and rainbow-patterned paper with a playful lion design. Text reads: "Perfect Paints Myri Hilo Papel Design Team 2023-24."
Adding Dove's wing polishing plaster to our hole to create more interesting texture

I made an opening because I want to glue a flip tab back there or something like that (I don't know right now ;_;)

Altered book page with floral decor, a lion face, and rainbow patterns on a wooden table. Text reads "Perfect Paints." Laid-back and crafty mood.
Adding an opening to the page for future addition

Now it's thousand layers time, always respecting the limit that we marked previously.

White paper with Polishing plaster and frayed edges and lace overlays on a wooden surface. Text reads "Perfect Paints." Subtle autumn colors visible.
Adding more texture using Dove's Wing Polishing plaster

And I add more " Dove's Wing" Polishing Plaster with the help of the spatula, with dragging movements, as in my previous post.

Scrapbook page on wooden table with floral patterns, a smiling lion face, fabric pieces, and rainbow designs. Text: Perfect Paints.
Adding more texture using Dove's Wing Polishing plaster

Altered book page with torn fabric and lace and polishing plaster on a wooden surface. Soft rainbow pattern with floral hints. Text: "Perfect Paints, Myri Hilo Papel."
Adding more texture using Dove's Wing Polishing plaster

For the other page, I do the same with the space reserved for the photo. The next step is to surround the edges with strips of paper, fabric, trims... whatever


altered book page with lion design, lace, striped patterns, and rainbow background on a wooden table. Text: "Perfect Paints Design Team 2023/24".
adding dimension to our book pages

Scrapbook page with floral and lion motifs, adorned with lace and paper strips. Background features pastel rainbows on a wooden table. Text: Perfect Paints.
Creating our photo space on our page

Once I have the space surrounded I'm going to use the stencil on top of all those layers if necessary, no problem.

Altered book page on a wood table with stencils, polishing plaster, lace, and a lion motif. Floral pattern and "Perfect Paints" visible. Creative mood.
Adding texture using our stencil and Dove's Wing Polishing Plaster

Altered book page with floral design, lace, and textured patterns on a wooden table. Pastel colors create a cheerful, artistic mood. Text: "Perfect Paints".
Polishing Plaster on our background

Altered book page showing Polishing Plaster with textured fabrics, lace, and paper strips on a wooden table. Background has muted rainbows and ducks. Text: "Perfect Paints".
Closeup book page showing texture using Dove's Wing Polishing Plaster

And that it! Believe me, it's very simple!

Two scrapbook pages with floral patterns, lion illustrations, lace embellishments, and striped accents on a wooden table. Text: Perfect Paints.
finished book pages!

What struck me most was how wonderfully Polishing Plasters perform as a substitute for traditional texture pastes. While texture pastes can sometimes be a bit bulky and difficult to manipulate, Polishing Plasters offer a smoother, more pliable consistency, making intricate detailing and layering a breeze. The vibrant, luminous colors achievable with Polishing Plasters offer a level of intensity and depth that I haven't encountered with other mediums. If you're looking to add dimension, richness, and a unique visual pop to your creations, I highly recommend giving Polishing Plasters a try. You might just discover your new favorite artistic tool.

Baby scrapbook page with foot prints and "Hello, Baby" text. Features giraffe, floral pattern, lace details on yellow fabric background.
Closeup altered book page showing Polishing Plaster

Scrapbook page with teddy bear and duck illustration, floral and fabric embellishments, pearl accents, and “Perfect Paints” logo on yellow.
Closeup altered book page showing Polishing Plaster


Close-up of a floral scrapbook with fabric, lace, and pearl embellishments on a yellow background. Text reads "Perfect Paints."
Closeup altered book page showing Polishing Plaster

Scrapbook page with floral and cloud patterns, lace accents, and "Perfect Paints" text. Set on yellow fabric with pearl details.
Closeup altered book page showing Polishing Plaster

Close-up of a pastel scrapbook with floral and "baby" motif, lace, and ribbon. Text on bottom reads "Perfect Paints Myry Hilo Papel".
Closeup altered book page showing Polishing Plaster

Scrapbook page with floral patterns and an owl illustration. Embellished with lace, pearls, and the text "Perfect Paints." Yellow backdrop.
Closeup altered book page showing Polishing Plaster

Have a good week!


Myry


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