Have you ever added embellishments to your Social Artworking paintings? In this design variation, we'll should you how to update the color palette and also add fabric accents to the original Lollipop Blooms design. Cut out fabric circles by hand, or use the new Cricut Maker, with the rotary blade tool, for precision and to save a little time!
Note: You must purchase the original pattern to complete this design variation.
Name of piece: Lollipop Blooms
Approximate working time: 1 - 1.5 hours
Number of Social Artworking colors needed: 5
Number of Social Artworking brushes needed: 3
Social Artworking Colors Used:
Titanium White
Chrome Yellow
Chrome Orange
Phthalo Green
Phthalo Red
OMIT TRANSFER PATTERN – PART 1
FOR STEP ONE:
Use the following mixture and paint the canvas in horizontal strokes from the top of the canvas to the middle of the canvas: (2) parts Chrome Yellow and (1) part Titanium White. Do not rinse brush.
Using the same brush, mix (1) part Titanium White with (1) part Chrome Orange and use this mix paint the remainder of the canvas while also blending into the yellow mixture that was applied to the top half of the canvas. Do not rinse brush.
Using the same brush, paint horizontal strokes with Phthalo Red starting from the bottom. Blend this into the orange mixture on the bottom third of the canvas. Allow the canvas to dry completely.
TRANSFER PATTERN – PART 2:
Follow the same instructions as in original painting.
FOR STEP TWO:
Use this mixture – (1) part Titanium White + (1) part Phthalo Green to complete bullet one and two from the original instructions. Do not rinse the No. 2 Round Brush.
Using the No. 2 Round Brush (unrinsed), pick up some Titanium White and paint the dragonfly's wings.
OMIT STEP THREE & FOUR
EMBELLISHING WITH FABRIC CIRCLES
Use the Cricut Maker with the rotary blade tool to cut fabric circles in the same sizes as the flowers on the original pattern. You may also want to cut out some smaller circles to add to the center of the larger circles. Using a variety of patterns and fabrics adds additional interest and texture to your piece. Select fabrics that coordinate with your painted canvas for a cohesive look and feel.
It's recommended that you use the new pink fabric cutting mat. Unfortunately, we misplaced ours. Oops! To remedy this, we coated the fabric with Americana Decou-Page and allowed it to dry completely. With this stiffened fabric, the purple strong grip mat worked well for cutting with the rotary blade.
Note: Another bonus to using the Americana Decou-Page is that it keeps the fabric from fraying!
Once you have a selection of fabric circles to choose from, the fun begins. Lay them out on your canvas and have a go at layering different colors and patterns. Once you're happy with the placement, simply adhere the fabric circles to the canvas, and to each other, using more Americana Decou-Page. You could also use a hot glue gun or Pop-Up Glue Dots for added dimension.
What do you think? Share your Social Artworking design variations with us on social media using #socialartworking. We love to see what you create!
