In my heart - Layout for 49 and Market

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm up on 49 and Market blog with a Valentine's layout. I used the Vintage Artistry Serenity collection. 

I primed the Tranquil paper from the Vintage Artistry Serenity collection with clear gesso. Then I added a few strips of Serenity Washi Tape. 

I selected some elements from the Laser Cut Elements and Ephemera Bits Which I added under the photo. I added some pieces of cardboard in between to add some volume. 

I added two Plum Wildflowers and some rub-on leaves. I added a few Plum Tickets in between the Ephemera.

I added burgundy and brown inks to match the color of the flowers.

To finish, I added some burgundy glitter.

49 and Market products:

Vintage Artistry Serenity 12x12 Collection Pack	Vintage Artistry Serenity Tranquil	Vintage Artistry Serenity Laser Cut Outs
Vintage Artistry Serenity Ephemera Bits	Vintage Artistry Serenity Chipboard Bits	Vintage Artistry Serenity 6x8 Rub-Ons
Vintage Artistry Serenity Washi Tape Set	Ticket Essentials Plum	Wildflowers Plum

Other products:

• Spray inks - Lindy's Gang (Long John' Silver, Autumn Maple Crimson, Open Arms Amethyst);
• Art Basics - Finnabair Prima (Clear gesso).

Own your story - Mixed media frame for Dusty Attic DT

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm up on Dusty Attic blog with a small mixed media frame.  

I started by making a background for the frame using a piece of cardboard that I covered with canvas. Then, I primed them both with white gesso.

I selected different sizes of gears and a few leaves from the Botanical Mix chipboards. I primed all the selected chipboards with white gesso. I glued all the elements in place around the photo and added a few flowers as well. 

I colored the gears and botanical mix with the Burnt Umber liquid acrylic and a lot of water. When happy with the result I added some White Gold and Old White waxes. 

I covered the frame with clear gesso. When dry, I colored it with brown and black liquid acrylic paints. Then I dry brush with white gesso to whiten the frame.

To finish, I added some glitter. 

Dusty Attic products:

Gear Corners #1 DA2681	Industrial Jumbo Gears #2 DA3363	Mini Cogs #2 DA1932	Mini Cogs #3 DA3364
Botanix Mix #3 DA3348	Botanic Mix #4 DA3349	Botanic Mix #6 DA3351

Other products:

• MDF- Artistiko (Frame);
• Flowers - 49 and Market (Fluff Sugar Posies, White heron Royal Spray);
• Art Alchemy Liquid Acrylic Paint - Finnabair Prima (Burnt Sienna, Ink Black);
• Art Alchemy Waxes - Finnabair Prima (White Gold, Old White, Soot);
• Art Extravagance - Finnabair Prima (Clear Crackle Paste);
• Art Basics - Finnabair Prima (White Heavy Gesso, 3D Gel Gloss, Soft Gloss Gel).

Marie-Hélène and the redfish - Mixed media canvas for 49 and Market

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm up on 49 and Market blog with a mixed media canvas board. Again, I chose one of my vintage postcards called Marie-Hélène and the redfish (Dambier, 1957).

I primed the canvas board with white gesso. Then I add a design with a stencil and paper paste. When dry, I painted the design with black, brown and white inks and liquid acrylic paints to match the color of the backside of the Color Foundation Paper 4 from the Plum Grove which I added on both side of the canvas. 

I selected different elements like the stamps from the Laser Cut Elements, tickets and cards from the Ephemera Bits to add under the photo. I added a few stamps from Eggplant EssentialTicket and a Plum Filmstrip. 

I added some flowers from the Laser Cut Wildflowers at the bottom. I added some cardboard in between to add some dimension. 

On the right side, I added some tickets and smaller flowers to remind the main cluster. 

When happy with my composition, I added some rub-on text from the Essential collection in Eggplant
I found that the background I made was a bit too dark, so I whitened it with Matte Old White and White Pearl waxes and added a touch of Sweet rose.  

To finish, I added glitter.

49 and Market products:

ARToptions Plum Grove Colored Foundations Pack	ARToptions Plum Grove Colored Foundations 4	ARToptions Plum Grove Laser Cut Elements	ARToptions Plum Grove Laser Cut Wildflowers
ARToptions Plum Grove  Ephemera Bits	Ticket Essentials Eggplant	Vintage Bits Essential Filmstrip - Plum	Essential Textblends Rub-Ons Eggplant

Other products:

• Spray ink - Lindy's Gang (Long John's Silver);
• Spray Ink - Ranger (Black Soot Oxide Distress);
• Stencil - Finnabair Prima (Bindweed Wallpaper);
• Art Alchemy Liquid Acrylic - Finnabair Prima (Burnt Sienna, Titanium White);
• Art Alchemy Wax - Finnabair Prima (Old White, White Pearl, Sweet Rose);
• Art Extravagance - Finnabair Prima (Paper Paste);
• Art Basics - Finnabair Prima (Heavy White Gesso, Soft Gloss Gel).

Wild - Mixed media canvas for Dusty Attic DT

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm up on Dusty Attic with my first project of the year. I decided to make a canvas with another photo from the amazing Christina Fisher. 

The photo I chose was perfect to work with the beautiful January color combo. 

I covered the canvas with plaster paste. When dry, I added a design with the Circle Dot stencil and Metallic flakes. Next, I painted the background with different brown and green paints. I darkened the edges with black paint. When happy with the result, I added clear crackle paste. 

I primed all the chipboard elements with white gesso. I attached the Boho Feather to the Designer Disc - Dreamcatcher with chains. In between, I added a few Wildflowers #1. On top of the Dreamcatcher, I add a Cow Skull #1. Under the photo, I added some Foliage #27 and poppies pods from my garden. 

When all the elements of the composition were in place, I began to paint everything. I started to paint the Dreamcatcher and the elements around in brown, then I added orange to the Wildflowers and the Feathers. 

I colored the Foliage and the poppy pods with green paints with a little orange. 
To finish, I highlight some details with Aged Brass wax.  

Dusty Attic products:

Foliage #27 DA2784	Wildgrass #1 DA1709	Boho Feathers DA1735
Designer Disc #16 - Dreamcatcher DA2217	Cow Skull #1 DA3008	Circle Dot DA2625

Other products:

• Mechanical - Finnabair Prima (Steampunk Blades, Rustic Gears, Steampunk Gears);
• Art Ingredients  - Finnabair Prima (Metallic Flakes: Vintage);
• Art Alchemy Liquid Acrylic - Finnabair Prima (Umber, Burnt Sienna, Advocado, Tiger Orange, Carmin, Ink Black);
  
• Art Alchemy Wax - Finnabair Prima (Aged Bronze);
• Art Extravagance - Finnabair Prima (Plaster Paste, Clear Crackle Paste, Gilding Glue);
• Art Basics - Finnabair Prima (White Heavy Gesso, 3D Matte Gel).