lundi 29 août 2022

Natural Moth - Mixed media panel for Finnabair

Hello Sweeties,

If you have been following me, you should have noticed that I love using flowers in my project. It has always been a reel challenge for me to not use them. Well, it's mostly because I always feel very inspired by the Nature around us: the colors, the shapes,  ... It seems just normal to use natural elements in projects as well.


To start I primed the MDF base with white gesso which I covered with a book page. I covered it with a thin layer of white gesso as I wanted to see the print. Next, I added a design with the Victorian Tiles stencil and paper paste. 


I primed all the elements with white gesso. I find it easier this way, but you can prime when they are glued. It's really up to you. I started my composition with the biggest elements. Here it's obviously the frame, the handle, and the flowers. When those were in place, I added the natural elements: poppy pods and alder fruits.  


I continue with more minor elements like the watches and the leaves. To finish the composition, I added different sizes of Art Stones. They are really great for filling empty spaces. 


I used liquid acrylic paints to color the composition. I used different shades of green and blue as well as a little touch of purple. I added several layers of paint. 


When I was happy with the colors I highlight the details with Bronze Age and White Gold waxes.


To finish I added some Magic Potion Unicorn paste and glitter.


Finnabair products:
Other products:
  • MDF - Artistiko (Plate 8 large).

mercredi 24 août 2022

Atlas - Album cover for Dusty Attic DT

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm up on Dusty Attic's blog with an album cover, a gift for a friend. 


I covered the Geo Panel #1with Graphite paste. I cut out the Number Panel two 9 which I embossed which I embossed with Chrome Doesn't Pay!


I selected gears from different sets like Jumbo Cogs #2, Gears #1 by nuneka, Mini Cogs, and Designer Disc #15. I chose also the Industrial Cluster #1.


I used a technique I haven't used for a very long time to alter the Jumbo Cog #2 and the Designer Disc #15. First I covered them with black gesso, then I added PVA glue with I heated until the glue bubbled. I covered the glue with black gesso and heat again; When cold, I highlight the details with silver wax. You can see the step-by-step here.


I decided to cover the other cogs with silver Metallic Flakes to add some contrast. I used Soot Antiquing wax to tone down the shine.


I glued the different chipboards with 3D Gel.


To finished I added a few screw heads.


Dusty Attic products:


Jumbo Cogs #2
DA2501


Gears #1 by Nuneka
DA2734


Industrial Jumbo gears #2
DA3363


Mini Cogs #3
DA3364


Designer Disc #15 cogs
DA2216


Industrial Cluster #1
DA3373


Geo Panel #1
DA1037


Word Strip #2
DA3322

Number Panel Large
DA1050
Other products:
  • Embossing Powders - Lindy's Gang (Chrome Doesn't Pay!);
  • Mechanicals - Finnabair Prima (Hardware, Mini Knobs); 
  • Art Ingredients - Finnabair Prima (Metallic Flakes Sparkling);
  • Art Alchemy Waxes - Finnabair Prima (Old Silver, Soot);
  • Art Extravagance - Finnabair Prima (Graphite Paste, Gilding Glue);
  • Art Basics - Finnabair Prima (Black Heavy Gesso).


jeudi 18 août 2022

Un jour à la fois - Mixed media panel for Dusty Attic

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm on Dusty Attic blog with a mixed media panel inspired by our beautiful August mood board. I chose another vintage photo from my postcard collection. 







Isn't it lovely?






I primed all the chipboards with white gesso. Then, then I covered a canvas cardboard with a paper which I covered with clear gesso.


Next, I started to build my composition. I started with the Cherry Blossom and the Industrial Cluster #7. I continued by adding smaller elements like Botanic Mix elements, then some Cogs. 


I sprinkle the composition with mika powders and sprayed with water. Next, I mixed mica powders with lliqui acrylic fluid to make them permanent. I painted the chipboards with these homemade paints.


Next, I highlighted the details with Old Silver and White Gold waxes. I added splatters of the darker color.


To finish, I added glitter


Dusty Attic products:








Industrial Cluster #7
DA3379


Cogs #1
DA0001


Cogs #3
DA2370






French Wordpl@y #1 Black
DA2004


Botanic Mix #1
DA3346

Botanic Mix #2
DA3347

Botanic Mix #4
DA3349

Cherry Blossom
DA0640

Other products:
  • Paper - 49 and Market (Vintage Artistry);
  • Art Ingredients Mica Powder - Finnabair Prima (Vintage Roses Set, Pearls and Chrystals, Winter Tales);
  • Art Alchemy Waxes - Finnabair Prima (Old Silver, White Gold);
  • Art Alchemy - Finnabair Prima (Liquid Acrylic Fluid Medium);
  • Art Extravagance - Finnabair Prima ();
  • Art Basics - Finnabair Prima (White heavy Gesso, ).

mercredi 10 août 2022

Stay Fearless - Mixed media panel for 49 and Market DT

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm up on 49 and Market blog with a new mixed media panel.


I glued a strip of the Curators Happiness 4" Fabric tape to the panel which I covered with a thin layer of white gesso. Then, I added rub-ons from the 12x12 Curators Botanical on the limit between the fabric tape and the canvas. Next, I added a design with Paper paste and a stencil. 


I selected Ephemera Bits, Remnants and Laser cut Elements from the Curators' collections. You can mix them all together. 


I colored the background with Long John's Silver before gluing all the papers under the photos. I colored a few Rustic Blooms with the same ink whichI slipped between all the Ephemera as if they were dried flowers.


I added some Purple paint on the background to remind the purple stamps from the Curators Botanical rub-ons. 


To finish, I added some Magic Potion Unicorn paste.


49 and Market products:



Curators Essential
4" fabric Tape Happiness



Curators Botanical
12x12 Rub-Ons



Curators Botanical
Ephemera Bits



Curators Meadow
Ephemera Bits



Curators Meadow
Laser Cut Elements


Curators Meadow
Tag Set


Curators Essential
Remnants
RB-34925 Rustic Blooms - White Heron

Rustic blooms
White Heron

Other products:
  • Spray inks - Lindy's Gang (Long John's Silver);
  • Stencil - A.B. Studio (Stencil ID-126);
  • Art Extravagance - Finnabair Prima (Paper Paste, Magic Potion Unicorn Paste);
  • Art Basics - Finnabair Prima (White Heavy Gesso,).

Thank you for stopping by! I hope you find some inspiration!

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