Mechanical heart - Mixed media collage for Finnabair BA

Hello Sweeties,

Today I have a special project to share with you: a mixed-media collage about Mechanical Heart. This is another project that I haven' share with you. 

First, I primed the Mechanical Heart with clear gesso, then with Gilding Glue. When the glue was completely dry, I covered it with Steampunk Metallic Flakes. 

I primed an electronic board with black gesso that will be the base of the composition. I decided to focus on the Heart, so I added just a few elements like the clock and a few cogs.  I added also a few flowers. I primed everything with black gesso. 

When the black gesso was completely dry, I dry-brushed everything with white gesso, then with White Pearl metallic paint.

I used different Liquid Acrylic paints to color the clock and the background. I added a little bit of Dragon's Eye Sparks.

When everything was to my liking, I glued the heart. I used the Ink Black Liquid Acrylic to add some shadow.

I added two pieces of tube. To give them the aspect of copper, I added a thin layer of Black Gesso, then Rich Copper and Silver wax. I used the Soot Vintage wax to age the false copper. 

I added a few metallic leaves. I just added Old Silver and White Peral waxes to highlight all the details. 

Finnabair products:

• Mould - Finnabair Prima (Steampunk Hearts, Clocks Faces);
• Flowers - Prima (Sweet & Scary Luna Collection);
• Mechanical - Finnabair Prima (Woodland Leaves);
• Art Ingredients - Finnabair Prima (Steampunk Metallic Flakes);
• Art Alchemy Liquid Acrylic Paints- Finnabair Prima (Ultramarine, Prussian Blue, Purple);
• Art Alchemy Waxes - Finnabair Prima (Rich Copper, Old Silver, White Pearl, Soot Antiquing Wax);
• Art Alchemy Sparks - Finnabair Prima (Dragon's Eye);
• Art Basics - Finnabair Prima (Heavy gesso: White and Black, Clear Gesso, Gel 3D Matte).

Timeless Memory - Vintage layout for 49 and Market DT

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm up on 49 and Market blog with a vintage layout. The Moonlite Garden is perfect for this kind of layout. I chose a photo from my paternal grandmother.

As I wrote the Moonlite Garden collection is really perfect for a vintage layout. I chose the Thoughtful paper for its neutral tone. 

I selected some laser cut papers from the Ultime Page Kit to add under the photo. To add some dimension, I added a piece of cardboard between all the paper. 

At the bottom, I added a frame from the Ephemera Bits to add a black and white element to remind the color of the photo. 

In between the layers, I added a few tickets from the Laser Cut Elements. I selected some Laser Cut Wildflowers that I added to remind the dried flowers my grandmother used to put in her books. 

49 and market products:

• Vintage Artistry Moonlit Garden - 12x12 Collection Pack - 49 and Market
• Vintage Artistry Moonlit Garden - Thoughtful - 49 and Market
• Vintage Artistry Moonlit Garden - Ultimate Page Kit - 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 - Ephemera Bits - 49 and Market
• Vintage Artistry Moonlit Garden - Chipboard Bits - 49 and Market
• Vintage Artistry Moonlit Garden - Washi Postage - 49 and Market

I hope that I inspired you to use your family photos.

See you soon! 

Imagine - Mixed media panel for Dusty Attic DT

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm up on Dusty attic blog with my first project for 2024: a mixed media panel.

To begin, I glued some paper sheets to the canvas board. I added a thin layer of white gesso to blend the papers and the background. I added a design with the Circuit stencil and paper paste. 

I embossed the Industrial Jumbo Gears, the Nuneka Gears, and the Blueprint Word.  

I primed the Leaves #3 and the Christmas Berries #1 with white gesso. I painted the leaves with green and orange liquid acrylic paints. 

I colored some flowers and the Christmas Berries #1 with red and gold Magicals. 

I painted the background with brown and black paints.

To finish I added some glitter.

Dusty Attic products:

• Circuit Stencil
• Industrial Jumbo Gears
• Industrial Jumbo Gears #2
• Gears #1 – by Nuneka
• Leaves #3
• Christmas Berries #1
• Blueprint WordPack

Other products:

• Collage Sheets - 49 and Market (Toast, Eucalyptus);
• Flowers - 49 and Market (Royal Spray - Ivory);
• Embossing Powders - Lindy's Gang (Gimme Five Gold, Silence is Golden);
• Magical - Lindy's Gang (Peony Scarlet Red, Gleaming Gold);
• Art Ingredients - Finnabair Prima (Luminous Glitter Set);
• Art Alchemy Liquid Acrylic - Finnabair Prima (Umber, Burnt Sienna, Ink Black, Avocado, Emerald, Carmin, True Yellow);
• Art Extravagance - Finnabair Prima (Paper Paste);
• Art Basics - Finnabair Prima (White Gesso, 3D Matte Gel, Soft Matte Gel, Soft Gloss Gel).