I am thrilled to join in the blog hop celebrating Julie Booth's amazing new book!
It really is great. So many wonderful -- and simple -- ideas! One thing that jumped out at me was the many ways she uses brayers for printing. I should totally do more of that. I really only have one brayer, but I pulled this wacky rolling pin out of a drawer in the kitchen along with a piece of plastic wrap. Hmmmm. Potential!
I wrapped the rollers with the plastic wrap and rolled it in some tan and brown paint.
Viola! I love this subtle texture and the way I could just roll it right across the fabric in any direction.
Here's the thing about Julie's book. This isn't a specific technique from her book, BUT... looking through the book got me thinking differently about the potential for various tools. There are techniques with rolling pins and with plastic wrap, so that gave me the idea to put them together.
A book that can get you to think creatively and give you ideas about how to put your ideas into action is a super valuable resource!
Of course, the book is full of actual techniques and excellent pictures and very helpful step-by-step instructions! I'd definitely recommend it for your bookshelf. Check it out.
Or win a copy by commenting on this blog post! Any comment will do or tell me your favorite color combination. I need ideas for more paint to squeeze onto my palette! I'll choose a winner one week from today on February 17.
Be sure to visit all the stops on the Tour:
February 2: Lisa Chin
February 3: Lynn Krawczyk
February 4: Jane Davila
February 5: Carol R. Eaton
February 6: Judy Gula
February 7: Susan Purney Mark
February 8: Teri Lucas
February 9: Jennifer Coyne Qudeen
February 10: Deborah Boschert
February 11: Lynda Heines
February 12: Cheryl Sleboda
February 13: Terri Stegmiller
February 14: Jackie Lams
Be sure to check out all these amazing blogs. Everyone is giving away a copy of the book. Lots of chances to win! plus, Julie is giving away all kinds of goodies on her blog every day during the blog hop.
Be sure to check out all these amazing blogs. Everyone is giving away a copy of the book. Lots of chances to win! plus, Julie is giving away all kinds of goodies on her blog every day during the blog hop.
Playing lately with Teal and Burnt Sienna. Lots of one and touches of the other.
ReplyDeleteAm just loving this blog hop. Every artist is choosing a different part of the book to talk about and adding their own creative twist. I have a brayer, but now I have a brayer with a new idea to use on my fabric. very cool!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like fun! I need to get out my solid fabric and some paints to see what I can create. Maybe try turquoise with just a spark of red. Pretty intense.
ReplyDeleteLooks like there are some great ideas in this book!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the chance to win! From reading all the blogs on this hop, it seems like this is a must have book.
ReplyDeleteOoops, in case I win my contact info:
ReplyDeletejlpfeffer at gmail dot com
Favorite is hard, but probably magenta and blue.
ReplyDeletefavourite colour combination would be blue and white.
ReplyDeleteInspired by the gals at our local modern quilt guild, I've been experimenting with turquoise (and it's sisters on the colour wheel) and various greys. Thanks for your demo.
ReplyDeleteTeal and violet are nice!
ReplyDeleteSuch great ideas!!
ReplyDeleteMustard and teal at the moment!
These ideas look like a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteI love to mix a warm yellow with alizarin crimson...it made the prettiest rusty orange...a great color to use on your project in this blog post! Depending on which yellow you use...this could be either transparent or leaning towards opaque!
ReplyDeleteI love when ideas are sparked and motivation is high! Sorry, no favourite colour combos...I like so many it would be impossible to choose!
ReplyDeleteI want new ideas for adding pattern to fabric. Would love to win
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book. It looks as if there are plenty of ideas
ReplyDeleteI love blue with turquoise or green, depending on the blue
ReplyDeleteinteresting looking rolling pin! cute idea too!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea I use a lot of blue and lime green
ReplyDeleteI've been loving mustard and raspberry for quite some time now. I plan on trying your plastic wrap/rolling pin idea. I really like that kind of texture!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win the book!!
ReplyDeleteI love aqua and coral together.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I'll replace my poor brayer and get some Saranwrap.
ReplyDeleteCarole Hoffman
That looks like a lot of fun! I wouldn't mind winning the book either :-) Interesting how a different perspective can open a whole bunch of new ideas up
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting us know about this - I really enjoyed all the different blogs and the tips and techniques.
ReplyDeleteA favorite color, that is hard - I love all colors but I guess anything in blue family.
Fave color combo is lime green and deep purple... :)
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Golden Yellow and Teal. you can also make a cool rust color when you mix the two together:)
ReplyDeleteDip your plastic covered brayer into a bit of gold paint and run it over top of your dried piece, and, voila, you have one of my favourite combinations. Gold with anything really! *smiles* Norma
ReplyDeleteHmmm what an interesting use for a rolling pin and plastic wrap. Wonder how a rolling pin with elastic bands would work?
ReplyDeleteI have lots of fave color combinations, but really love cerulean blue and bright green - I use procion mx dyes a lot, but would use these colors with fabric paints as well. Thanks for the great post!
ReplyDeleteI love blue and yellow. Or blue and orange. Or . . .
ReplyDeleteright now my favorite color combo is purple and yellow! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWell Deb, now I have to try to find one of your roller things. I am addicted to printing with " stuff". This book is fantastic. Trying to win but will buy for sure if I don't.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOrange and silver combo on black fabric
ReplyDeleteI love purple and lime green! :)
ReplyDeleteVery cool technique, would love to win the book and learn more!
ReplyDeleteI will offer a not so unique color combo: green and blue. Maybe 'cause I have indigo and weld dyes on hand!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win the book...I've been making fabric postcards recently and would like to expand my skills and ideas!
Looks like a great book! Thanks for there opportunity to win a copy!
ReplyDeletepurple & green always work for me...great colors together in nature....wisteria, lilacs, lavender, violets, hyacinths etc.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this inspiring post.
Turquoise and yellow - I love those colors together!
ReplyDeleteThis really looks neat! Thanks for a fun blog hop!
ReplyDeleteYour plastic wrap roller gave some interesting texture. Try squeezing out some Mango and Fuchsia- nice combo.
ReplyDeleteThat's one interesting looking roller, Deborah! Hmm, my favourite would be blue on blues.
ReplyDeleteThere are really a lot of things you can do with brayers. Your idea is very clever.
ReplyDeleteCurrent colors are blues and greens...PS.loved your fabric collage dvd
ReplyDeleteFavorite color combos, greens and pinks/reds, and purples/yellows.
ReplyDeleteWould love to win a book! Thanks for the giveaway!
My current favorite color combination is blue, green, and turquoise with a touch of purple. -- soparkaveataoldotcom
ReplyDeleteMy favourite colours are typically browns, a little gold and then a touch of either red, berry pink, or purple to pop it. But when it is cold like this, I like to think of spring and summer, and I tend to prefer turquoise, blue, a little silver and a touch of a reddish pink.
ReplyDeletethis book seems full of wonderful ideas
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite color combinations is red, green and gold.
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