Friday, February 3, 2012

Altered Cork Hot Mat

Bloggers Challenge and the Stampotique Designers challenge want to see us "Alter it." I had purchased some cork hot pads at IKEA a while back. I thought it would be fun to alter one for the challenge. I used a morphed smooched cork technique. Instead of smooch paint, I used Creative Inspirations Paint. I stamped my Stampotique images on the cork with Jet Black Archival Ink. Using a water pen and the paints I painted the images. The edge was done by sponging on paint along the sides and edges. The finished piece can be used as a wall hanging or to hold hot dishes.

12 comments:

Netty said...

Great idea and looks fab as well Barbara, x

Unknown said...

Just a fabulous take on an old cork mat. How Lovely Hugs Vee xx

Kaz said...

What a fab idea! Please don't put hot pans on it!! Thanks for joining us at Stampotique.

Terry said...

What a great idea! Love your altered cork piece! Enjoy the weekend!

Basement Stamper said...

Love the hot pad, how creative! Thanks for joining us at Stampotique Designer's Challenge.

Willy said...

It looks great, Barbara! Thanks for joining us at SDC # 47.

Lisa Somerville said...

Wonderful scene you created - love the stamped cork!

thekathrynwheel said...

OOh great. I haven't even thought of stamping onto cork before. Fabulous! Thanks for joining the challenge. Kate

Deb Neerman said...

WoW, this is terrific ... and so pratical! Love it!!

Gez Butterworth said...

Goregeous - Thanks for joining the Stampotique Designer's Challenge.

Holly said...

I saw this on the CI Paint blog - totally COOL project, girl!!!

Lori said...

What a fabulous idea! Love how this looks!