Steampunk Xmas Wreath for Finnabair

Hello Sweeties,

Here is my last publication for 2024 and I want to wish you all a Happy New Year. 

I'm up on Finnabair's blog with a Steampunk wreath for Christmas. 

I primed the Ornate Frame, the Steampunk Sparrow, and the Steampunk Wreath with White Heavy Gesso. For the gears, I used Black Heavy Gesso. 

I coated the Sparrow with Gilding glue and left it to completely dry before covering it with Gold Metallic Flakes. Then, I added some green highlights with Malachite Green from the Limited Edition Precious Set and Avocado liquid acrylic paints.

I used the Rust Effect Pastes to alter all the gears: chipboard as well as resin without forgetting the ones from the sparrow. When they were dry, I added some Vintage Gold wax to highlight the details and the texture.

I painted the Ornate Frame with Powder Pink from the Limited Edition Sentimental Set. Then I added some shadows with Burnt Sienna and Ink Black, and I finished with Vintage Gold wax to add some light. 

I painted the flowers of the chipboard wreath with Powder Pink and the leaves with Malachite Green. 

I've die-cut some greenery on watercolor paper. I painted them with Malachite, Avocado, and Rose Powder acrylic paint. I added a few flowers as well.

Finnabair products:

• Prima - Decorative Chipboard - Steampunk Wreath
• Prima - Finnabair Mould - Ornate Frames
• Prima - Finnabair Mould - Clockwork Sparrows
• Prima - Finnabair Mould - Machine Parts
• Prima - Art Alchemy - Liquid Acrylic - Precious set - Limited Edition
• Prima - Art Alchemy - Liquid Acrylic - Sentimental set - Limited Edition
• Prima - Art Alchemy - Liquid Acrylic - Avocado Green
• Prima - Art Alchemy - Liquid Acrylic - Burnt Sienna
• Prima - Art Alchemy - Liquid Acrylic - Ink Black
• Prima - Art Extravagance - Rust Effect Paste
• Prima - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Vintage Gold
• Prima - Art Extravagance - Gilding Glue
• Prima - Art Ingredients - Metallic Flakes - Gold
• Prima - Art Basics - Heavy Gesso - White - big jar
• Prima - Art Basics - Heavy Gesso - Black
• Prima - Art Basics - Heavy Body Gel

Other products:

• Flowers - Prima Marketing (Mint Chip Roses (Home Baker collection);
• Dies - Sozzix (Pencil Line Holly);

Winter Butterfly - Mixed media canvas for Dusty Attic

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm up on Dusty Attic blog with a new mixed-media canvas.

Photo: @ArtHouseWhimsy

I primed the canvas with white gesso before adding a design using the Lace stencil and paper paste. When dry, I used liquid acrylic paints to color the background.

I primed all the chipboards with white gesso. I painted the Leafy  Frame #2 and the Wildflower #5 with brown and black paints.

I chose a nude color for the Christmas Berries #1 and the Daisies #3 to remind the butterfly wings from the photo.

I cut a piece of the Lacey Ornament to add in the corner and painted it with white liquid acrylic mixed with a denim Magical.

I added a few flowers to the composition. To finish, I added some glitter.

Dusty Attic products:

• Lace Stencil – Dusty Attic
• Wildflower #5 – Dusty Attic
• Daisy #3 – Dusty Attic
• Christmas Berries #1 – Dusty Attic business
• Leafy Frame Set #2 – Dusty Attic
• Lacey Ornament – Dusty Attic
• Snowflakes #1 Small – Dusty Attic

Other products:

• Flowers - 49 and Market (Nature's Bounty);
• Magical - Lindy's Gang (Tweedle Dee Denim);
• Art Alchemy Liquid Acrylic - Finnabair Prima (White Titanium, Nude, Powder Pink, Burn Sienna, Ink Black);
• Art Extravagance - Finnabair Prima (Paper Paste);
• Art Basics - Finnabair Prima (White Heavy Gesso, 3D Gloss Gel, Soft Gloss Gel).

Filled with hope and strength - Mixed media panel for 49 and maket

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm up on 49 and Market with a mixed-media panel created with the Moolite Garden collection.

 Photo: @ArtHouseWhimsy (Flowered faces Winter)

I primed the canvas board with white gesso. Next, I added a design with a 3D Gloss Gel and a stencil. With dry, I painted the background to match the photo's background. 

I tore two pieces of the Dreamy paper from the Moonlit Garden collection to glue on both sides of the canvas board. 

I selected a few Ephemera Bits to add to the photo. I added a piece of cardboard between each element to add more dimension to the composition. I was careful to add the cardboard in the center of each Ephemera so I could insert more elements in between. 

I chose a few Laser Cut Elements and Laser Cut Wildflowers that I added to the composition at different levels. I also added some Washi Postage stamps. 

To finish, I added some Wishing Baubles.

49 and Market products:

• Vintage Artistry Moonlit Garden - 12x12 Collection Pack - 49 and Market
• Vintage Artistry Moonlit Garden - Dreamy - 49 and Market
• Vintage Artistry Moonlit Garden - Ephemera Bits - 49 and Market
• Vintage Artistry Moonlit Garden - Laser Cut Elements - 49 and Market
• Vintage Artistry Moonlit Garden - Laser Cut Wildflowers - 49 and Market
• Vintage Artistry Moonlit Garden - Washi Postage - 49 and Market
• Vintage Artistry Moonlit Garden - Wishing Bubbles - 49 and Market

Other products:

• Stencil - Finnabair Prima (Shabby romantic);
• Art Alchemy Liquid Acrylic - Finnabair Prima (Ink Black, Prussian Blue, Burnt Sienna);
• Art Basics - Finnabair Prima (White Heavy Gesso, 3D Gloss Gel).

Why stop dreaming? - Layout for Dusty Attic

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm up on Dusty Attic blog with a layout. 

Photo: @ArtHouseWhimsy (A December Dream)

I primed the paper with clear gesso before adding a design with the Starring Night stencil and 3G Gloss Gel. Before the gel dried, I sprinkled some clear glitter.

I primed all the chipboards I'd selected with white gesso and then covered them with White Pearl wax. 

I added French Lavender wax on top of the  Christmas Berries #1. 

I used the Old Denim wax to accent the middle of the Poinsettia #2 and the fruits of Foliage #22.

I added a few tags under the photo and layered them with the chipboards. 

Dusty Attic products:

• Starry Night Stencil – Dusty Attic 
• Poinsettia #2 – Dusty Attic
• Foliage #22 – Dusty Attic
• Christmas Berries #1 – Dusty Attic
• Snowflakes #1 Small – Dusty Attic

Other products:

• Paper - 7 Dots Studio (Stargazer: Celestial Bodies, Tags);
• Art Ingredients - Finnabair Prima (Spring Glitter set);
• Art Alchemy waxes - Finnabair Prima (White Pearl, French Lavender, Old Denim);
• Art Basics - Finnabair Prima (Clear Gesso, White Heavy Gesso, 3D Gloss Gel).

Life is beautiful- Art journal page for 49 and Market

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm on 49 and Market blog with a new page for my art Journal Binder.

Photo: @ArtHouseWhimsy

I chose a paper from the 6x8 Birdsong paper pack that corresponds to the harmonious Symphony paper 

I selected a couple of frames and a doily from the Birdsong Laser cut Elements as the base of the composition. Then I chose some tickets from the Ephemera Bits from the Birdsong collection. 

I added some wildflowers Laser Cut in the background, a phonograph, and a small frame. 

I added a few Laser Cut stamps and some Colored Postage Washi from the Spectrum Gardenia collection.

49 and Market products:

• Birdsong 6x8 Paper Collection Pack - 49 and Market
• Birdsong Paper - Harmonious Symphony - 49 and Market
• Birdsong Ephemera Bits - 49 and Market
• Birdsong Laser Cut Elements - 49 and Market
• Birdsong Wildflower Laser Cuts - 49 and Market
• Spectrum Gardenia - Colored Postage Washi Roll - 49 and Market
• Create-An-Album Tall Chunky Album Cover Black - 49 and Market
• Create-An-Album Binder Mechanism Black - 49 and Market
• Create-An-Album Binder Punch - 49 and Market