Creating Beautiful Papers using Texture Paste (aka drywall spackle) and Stencils 

Hello! I have never commented before, but just wanted to tell you, I have colored the drywall paste with paint and it worked out well. I used Waverly brand chalk paint in " Pool". I used about a tablespoon of drywall and added about 1/2 teaspoon of paint. Mixed it with a plastic spoon. I used it on a card for my sister. Love your videos- you are my favorite. I am trying to get up my courage to do a junk journal. Thanks for the inspiration!

Hi Heather. I used to sell paint and now work for a house painting company. Drywall mud has soooooo many uses in my craft room. I add water based paint (left over house paint or even water based craft paint) to color the spackle. Also, I add a bit of gesso to the mix, as this helps it to keep the mix smooth flowing. :)

How beautiful! I live where its very hot and dry and even though my container says it won't Crack and shrink, it does, so I added a bit of glycerine works much better now

Hi Heather. I love this technique! I usually add regular acrylic paint to color my paste. Sometimes I place the stencil back on top in the same position after the paste is dry and use a makeup brush or sponge to ink it in whatever color I want. Thanks for showing us your tips! ❤️

Thank you for sharing this. I’m getting some dry wall paste today and trying this technique. It is so pretty. I just found your channel last week and I have learned so much. (I’m 75 and still learning so much from you young gals!) Thank you for sharing your amazing talents.

Hi Heather, I could watch you read a dictionary! Seriously, I adore your work! Adding color to paste is super fun and easy, very therapeutic. I scoop texture paste (more than I need) into a disposable cup. You may use the type of paint of which you are most comfortable. For texture medium, I prefer craft acrylic. You don't need much, just a wee bit. I wish I could provide more details regarding the paint. No can do for now as I am recuperating from total knee surgery. Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us😊

I have been using this instead of texture paste ever since Angie’s letter stating she used it. I thought oh good grief how genius. I love your stencils and had a coupon so ordered the rose one. It’s really versatile so many uses. I’m creating pillows currently with your wallpaper digi on fabric. I’ll add a photo w done. Yes I’ve used chalk paint in a ballet 🩰 pink and a very pale mint by waverly . And I do your digis French book pages, French ephemera from a friend in Quebec. ( so fortunate) on the envelope is gorgeous. The tags I’m going to do for my shop. Opening in April . Going to call them “Ruby & Pearl Shabby Chic tags 🏷 “ I’m so excited I can’t hardly wait. I’ve taken so much from your graphic fairy - your channel Angie and your DT and transformed them for the shop. Hugs Heather

Heather, thank you! I have all the necessary tools to do this, but for some reason, I just thought it would be too difficult! You make it look so fun and they turned out beautiful 💖🤩💖💖🦋

Thank you! BTW I bought a small container of drywall paste a few years ago at the dollar store. It works great for this.

Beautiful Heather! I’m working on some mini journals and I think this would be a fun addition when there’s not a lot of space on a page… just a sweet little “something something” 💕

Hey! If you wanna add colour to your texture paste, I use my Tombow dual brush pens, not sure if you have any but you can scribble directly on a slick craft mat and then mix in the texture paste, works every time! Colours come out a nice soft pastel.

Stenciling is just such a wonderful addition to those beautiful vintage papers!

If anyone finds it hard to get paper bags now due to all the plastic, I buy Painter's paper at walmart. It comes in brown and green too! It's not as thick as a paper bag, but works great and you get a huge roll for very little $ :) Love your video's Heather!!!

I was originally inspired to do this based on your journal examples. Love the effect. I’m not as skilled as you are on just isolating part of the stencil. I have to lightly tack masking tape to cover the parts of the stencil I want to skip. So fun to see a video from you!

Hi Heather, I also love to use this kind of stenciling 😍😍😍 If you add color to white structure paste you will get a pastel kind of color. If you like to achieve a settled color you could use a transparent paste... You could add different pigments...try what you have on hand!! Greetings from Victoria

Hello Heather, I loved this video. I use quite a bit of drywall paste on various projects (mostly Mixed Media), and I really like using several different methods to obtain color. I sometimes add acrylic paint to the paste, or if I'm in more of an eclectic mood, I will use a spray of choice and let it find a path and run through the stencil pattern on the paper as I tilt it. It's all good... I loved your video. Thank you so much! Betty :)

Hi Heather, thank you for showing your technique. I love how you are able to choose just the portion you want and make it so pretty. I am going to give it a try. I love watching your videos. You are one of my favorite artists. You never fail to amaze me with your charming artistic creations.

Hi I have used spackle paste years ago in my paper crafts and I have colored the spackle paste with acrylic paint with a drop or 2 or 3 drops to get it the color I want. Thank you for sharing i had completely forgotten about this. 😊

I’m so anxious to try this. We’re headed to Walmart soon and I’ll run to Lowe’s next door to pick up some drywall sparkling as well. I too would love to see some color added to a few. Sounds absolutely lovely. Thank you Heather for sharing such beautiful and inspiring videos. 😊

There is also a black texture paste, we often use in my craft group for book cover bases before using metallic waxes over top. Great project, fun to do! 😊💕

Hi Heather! I’ve been watching your fun videos and am so happy you shared this. The papers turned out so lovely!! You made it look so easy that I’m going to try it! TFS!

💕 Excellent tutorial! I’m going to try this tomorrow on my paper scraps. I have used this spackle to frost a faux cake and colored the spackle with acrylic paint. (Not too much) It worked beautifully 💗

I love this and your “scrap papers” are beautiful. 🤍🤍🤍

Lovely papers. I love using texture paste with stencils. I'm gonna look out for the drywall stuff tho, looks like it'll be way more cost effective than a little jar! 😀

Great texture paste hack...I would have never thought to use dry wall spackle. I love using texture paste and I really like how yours turned out. The texture appears easy to spread. Thanks for sharing this great alternative to texture paste. :)

Beautiful Heather! I have used this before when I have run out of modeling paste....I have added in paint, mist like tattered angels glimmer mist/ destressed stain sprays by ranger, reinker for stamp pads works great too!

Pour your wash/rinse water through a coffee filter to avoid putting it down the drain.

Love this. Yes. I’ve used drywall mud and it works great. And yes I have also added acrylic paints in any color I want. And that works awesome

How fun!Can't wait to try it out! Thanks for sharing your experience with paste.❤️

Don´t know if anyone shared this tip before, but you can make youre own texturepaste quit cheap and easy with birdsand (ore fine craftsand I guess would also be fine). You just need to mix the sand with acrylic paint in the color of youre choice and youre good to go . . . love your videos ;-)

When I think of all the fancy and expensive pastes I have bought, I could just cry. Of course, they are all dried up now. Think I will have to stain some papers with coffee to try this. I have lots of pigment powders that would mix well with the spackle. Thanks so much!

Hello Heather, your papers came out lovely, I love the effect you got with the spackle. I used Ranger texture paste before and loved it, I just use distress ink on daubers to add some color, now will have to try the spackle, thanks for sharing.

I just lightly brushed Distress ink across parts I wanted colored. I also use the lightweight spackle from the dollar store. Tip~ I lay a wet paper towel over the stencils if I use more than one at a time. Prevents drying on the stencil between use. Also, I work from the small tub of spackle and place a wet paper towel over it as well instead of always putting on the lid between use.

This is a great idea! Thanks for the idea and instructions.

Love this!! I did this and wanted just a touch of color so I inked it with some vintage photo and ground espresso, the next morning I realized it had reacted with the spackle and turned a lovely green and blush gradient color. I loved it! Another time I dusted it with matte brown eyeshadow and that worked really well for just a touch of color. :)

Hi, just discovered your channel. What a lovely video. I would love to start my own and make journaling videos. I have used the Tim Holtz distress inks over my projects like this. However, I truly prefer them white. Beautiful work!

Thanks, it was great to see your technique and they turned out beautifully. I’ve played around with adding acrylic paint to the paste and learnt by trial and error that less is more ☺️💕

Hi Heather, this stenciling process is really cool and I Love the tim holtz stencils too. Thanks for sharing!😊🌸💕

What a great idea, and I happen to have all of the necessary toys on hand. Off to play. Thank you!

I have alway use drywall light weight 👍😀 I have made furniture for many years and used it always. When I started to make journals I had a lot and I some times use old wax, take some on my finger and dry a bit on the stamps after it is dry 👍😉 Thanks for sharing I absolutely love all you creates 😍 Tina - Denmark 🇩🇰

Hi there, I have never made these before but I am definitely going to try it because it looks like fun and you've made it look fairly easy. I've already dropped one of the stencils that I don't have in my Amazon cart and checked to see if my local WM has some of the drywall spackle in a smaller size (yep)! Thank you for sharing this idea with all of us. :)

Just tried it this morning with a tiny amount of brown acrylic paint to make an antique white color. So far so good!

Very very good idea love the stencils thank you 😊 great job Theola

These turned out so pretty. Mica powder is a great way to add color- you could also do spray stain for a mixed media look too

Hi Heather, yes, I've used regular acrylic paint in texture paste. It turned out very pretty. Expect a little lighter color. Loved how your turned out today 💖

Oh I love how that envelope turned out 😍 and that scrap piece of blue paper ☺️💙💙💙

I usually use gesso. And ive stenciled white paper then painted on coffee after it dried. The paper is stained slightly darker than the gesso. Not sure if that would work on other mediums. You can also drizzle water color paints for a cool look.

I spray-mist my drywall spackle with water & whip it up to make it more creamy.. Works like a charm. So much more affordable. 5 gallon bucket cost 16.00 8 oz craft paste costs almost $20.00

How lovely. Thanks so much Heather

I use joint compound and it’s works so well. I think it’s the same thing. I haven’t tinted mine but definitely going to try it. I think some metallic paints would look really good. Thanks for sharing!

I have used Dreamweavers stencil embossing paste , it works beautifully the metallic gold is gorgeous 😊

Oh my goodness!!!! I can't wait to try this...Thank you for showing how to do this...

The Waverly one is called damask floral I believe. I love doing this on my journal inserts, Metallic paint turns out so awesome too, also chalk paint comes out quite nice with wall spackle. Also did you know you could use your dies as a stencil but you have to make sure you get all the gunk loose from the die before using it to cut because it will tear your paper if you don't.

These look beautiful! Great tip about the drywall spackle!

Great idea, texture paste and stencils always gives nice results. You talked about colouring. I have been colouring clear texture paste with just some distress ink (spray or inkpad with water spray) and that worked out well. Mind not to do that much color though.

Oh wow!! These came out beautifully!! TFS

Your such an inspiration to me thank you I love all your videos! ❤

I have colored by using ink on top so I could have multiple colors. I used a q-tip to apply. The less expensive ones that are more stiff than fluffy.

Good morning from Rochester, NY Heather. I’m new to your channel, I find you charming and down to earth😊love your style and thank you for sharing your talent with all of us.

I love using drywall spackle as a texture paste. I have tinted mine with the distress re-inkers with good results. You can also use Mica, but sometimes you just need a little water on top of that. I just add a few drops. In my country the drywall spackle for wetrooms (bathrooms esp.) is tinted light blue, so that is nice too. It can crack easily though as it hardens more to a stone like effect. I've tried adding a little bit of glue to it too to make it a little stronger and not so brittle. It's so much fun. I've also tried adding glitter and it's pretty, but you can't add too much as is sort of falls off... again add a bit of glue (I just use cheap school glue) if you put in glitter. So much fun xxx

Thank you for sharing. Ordered my stencils and can’t wait to try!

Thanks for doing this Heather! I haven't done this yet and it was on my list to try. I heard about the spackle so it was nice to see it being usrd. 🌿🐝🌿🐝🌿🐝🌿

love love love this! thank you for the inspiration

Beautiful. I prefer the spackle, too. Amazing how it transforms the whole feel of a page. Love it!

I've always admired the stenciling you create with. Thanks for sharing the product you use. I would have never thought of that. 💕

Just so lovely. Love these. Thanks so much. I have never done paste work before so I’m gonna give it a try after seeing yours 💫🌸🌞🌟⭐️🌼

Thank you for sharing this technique. Your tutorial was very informative and easy to follow.

Lovely results Heather.

Very helpful tutorial! Thanks Heather! Gonna do this for sure. ❤

Thank you Heather! Sooo inspiring!!

I would have never thought about spackle great idea

I love this affect so much tfs, I have added Acrylic paint to texture paste in mixed media and it worked well tfs Heather...Kia Kaha...

This is the video I needed to push me to try this technique. I played a bit yesterday, and made a tag. But for sure, I will be doing more in my journals. Thank you!

Love your style!

dry wall spackle is what we older folks used before there was texture paste.

Beautiful!💗💗💗 I have to try it!

These are beautiful Heather. I normally use the distress re-inkers to colour my texture paste. I especially love the envelope. Xx

Major thanks for this video!! The price difference between art paste and spackling is a bit startling. One of your followers suggested adding some glycerin for a smoother texture...going to give that a try. Your narrative is loaded with valuable information!! I always learn new techniques by watching skilled hands work. I'm a card maker, so I'll be doing this on designer cardstock. I'm really excited about how beautiful this looks!

I absolutely love this!! Thank you!!

Love love this. Add food dye as works great. I add to all mediums. Or Easter egg dye. I buy a lot at Easter when on sale. Is a good dye

I haven’t tried this technique yet💖💞they turns out amazing !

Hi Heather, I have tried mixing color with my spackle I have mostly used acrylic start with a little and add until you have the color you want. I have also used Magicals the color is vibrant and fabulous, brushos are similar to magicals so could try those too TFS Hugs and Smiles

You can also sprinkle glitter while the design is wet for addition texture.

Thanks for sharing 💜 Definitely want to try this!

Hi Heather, I love your artwork. You can mix all color type into your paste. Powder, Inks, Acrylics. I know you love blue how I do. Try out Amsterdam acrylic paint mix for a real gorgeous Blue Bell color. 1 part dark green-blue (557), 1 part light blue (551), 1/2 part carmine red (318), 2-2 1/2 parts titanium white (105). 1/10 part color are more then enought for the paste. When then the paste are dry you can use picket fence distress ink to emphasize 😉 xx Manuela

Love it Heather. Thank you for sharing, Blessings!!

I am obsessed with stenciling with the dry wall paste, after watching your video! I have several bottles of acrylic paints that I use.I have a hard time finding stencils, and ran into the Temu site and ordered several.

Love this! I have used distress ink to color the texture paste. I also use the plastic pallet knives that came in a pack of different styles. Love how this works and love the results. :) Thanks for all your inspiration!💖

Hiya ❤️🌸 Today I’m using the new RU-vid ZOOM feature, came straight over to rewatch some of your gorgeous vids to test drive WOW Amazingly detailed - which enhances your stunningly detailed creations. What a treat ! I do hope RU-vid keep this feature permanently our demographic will all love it. Sunday evening fun on your channel 🤗 Victoria, Australia 🙃🦘❤️🪷

great video..Temu has lots of stencils, dirt cheap too, also you can add some paint/pigment to the texture paste and use it like that makes beautiful shades...just a suggestion...thanks for posting

Love using stencils on old book pages

Hi Heather🦋 Beautiful love these book pages and yes I have colored my paste with Ranger distress ink pads. I just mixed it on the side like frosting. Its also cool over napkins, I made napkin tags then stenciled over top that is cool to. Thanks for the project share and I will be buying the Dap product from now on. 💕

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I used some acrylic paint and as well my Tim Holtz ink refill and drop a few drops of it in it and mix it up!

These are pretty😍, I think watercolor would work, and acrylic too. Thanks for sharing your process. a

These are beautiful! I have done this as well and loved it! I used Distress Oxide to color m paste and it turned out really cool!

I tried some with the ranger product but I like the idea of what you are using. I am going to try that. I am also going to try adding chalk paint for color. I love what you made today, everything was gorgeous!

O gosh i luv this, i have never tried it, so its going on my to do list😊

Hi Heather , so happy to see you on here ,I just love to see your tutorials . I have noticed someone else on here who has been kinda copying your videos without giving you the credit for them , I really don't think that is right , but seems there are always those who do that sort of thing it's sad . I am happy that you did this video , I love the look of this but I haven't tried it yet , but I am going to soon I have to get some spackle to fix a spot in my bathroom wall next week ,so I will give this a try then . I love your channel and hope to see you again soon .

Beautiful papers!