{"product_id":"embossed-black-cat-project","title":"Embossed Black Cat Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eWho doesn’t like to bend the rules a bit? You too can create a Halloween mixed-media collage that combines both traditional and non-traditional Halloween colors. This simple piece includes layers of paper and paint, plus an added touch of embossing and stenciling. This is the perfect project to get you in the mood for October!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eEmbossed Black Cat Project Instructions:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo start, trim a thin scrap of cardboard and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paper-collections\/\"\u003ecardstock\u003c\/a\u003e into a square shape that’s approximately five by five inches. Create a sturdy background by gluing the two surfaces together using matte \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\/\"\u003egel medium\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Next, prime your surface with a layer of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\/\"\u003ewhite gesso\u003c\/a\u003e and let it dry. Once dry, collage the background with a variety of patterned papers adhering with matte \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\/\"\u003egel medium\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ?When the gel medium is completely dry, add a layer of light blue \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\/\"\u003eacrylic paint\u003c\/a\u003e using a brayer. Make sure you wipe off any excess paint. Add some stripes with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\/\"\u003egold glitter\u003c\/a\u003e paint and an old credit card, and then use your fingers and randomly highlight other areas with the glitter paint.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cut out and adhere a scalloped border from some \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-claudine-hellmuth\"\u003eSticky Back Canvas\u003c\/a\u003e, paint black and add dots with gold glitter paint. Let the paint dry, and then add another layer of gel medium to seal your surface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Stamp a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-tim-holtz\"\u003eblack cat\u003c\/a\u003e onto your surface with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\/\"\u003eembossing ink\u003c\/a\u003e and then sprinkle with black embossing powder. Use a heat gun to set.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To finish, stencil on some \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-autumn\"\u003eHalloween-themed words\u003c\/a\u003e with black acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452523798679,"sku":"PROJ-0898","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0898__73774.1558402582.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793105","url":"https:\/\/stampington.live\/products\/embossed-black-cat-project","provider":"Stampington \u0026 Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}