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:

• Stencil (Victorian Tiles);
• Moulds (Nocturnal Insects, Baroque Frames, Pocket Watches);
• Art Ingredients (Art Stone, Mini Arts Stones, Mega Stones, Autumn Glitter Set);
• Mechanicals (Grungy Succulents, Woodland Leaves, Woodland Ferns);
• Art Alchemy Liquid Acrylic Paints (Purple, Prussian Blue, Deep Turquoise, Emerald, Avocado Green, Burnt Sienna);
• Art Alchemy Waxes (Bronze Age, White Gold);
• Art Extravagance (Paper Paste, Magic Potion Unicorn Paste);
• Art Basics  (White Heavy Gesso, 3D Matte Gel, Soft Gloss Gel).
  

Other products:

• MDF - Artistiko (Plate 8 large).

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).

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, ).

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	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!