Lion Regal - Mixed media canvas for Finnabair BA

Hello Sweeties,

Today I’m up with mixed media canvas full of color. I could resist to play with all, nearly all, the new waxes.

First, I used the Manor House stencil to add a design to the background with both the Frosted Pearl Icing Paste and the Crushed Ice Jewel Effect Paste.

While the design was drying, I primed some gears with Black Heavy Gesso and the other elements with Clear Gesso. I just added some Honey and Red Flame waxes to the gears.

For the lion, I mostly used Black Gold and Honey, and Red flames to mane. For the wings, I used Honey, Coral, Red flame and Black Gold were the attached to the lion’s body.

For the frame, I started with Black Gold To add some contrast. I chose mostly cold colors: Cobalt, Moss Green, Sea Glass, and Acid. When I was happy with the result, I added a touch of Red Flame.

I chose similar colors of Liquid Acrylic to paint the background: Nude and Coral on the left side, Advocado and Deep turquoise for the right side. I used Ink Black to add some shadow.

To finish, Added some green gold glitter.

Finnabair products:

• Prima - Finnabair Stencil - Manor House
• Prima - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Black Gold
• Prima - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Moss Green
• Prima - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Acid
• Prima - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Honey
• Prima - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Coral
• Prima - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Red Flame
• Prima - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Sea Glass
• Prima - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Cobalt
• Prima - Finnabair Mould - Regal Lions
• Prima - Finnabair Mould - Pieces of Underworld
• Prima - Finnabair Mould - Steampunk Hearts
• Prima - Finnabair Mould - Baroque Frames
• Prima - Finnabair Mould - Machine Parts
• Prima - Art Extravagance - Jewel Effect Paste - Crushed Crystals
• Prima - Art Extravagance - Icing Paste - Frosty Pearl
• Prima - Art Alchemy - Liquid Acrylic - Coral
• Prima - Art Alchemy - Liquid Acrylic - Nude
• Prima - Art Alchemy - Liquid Acrylic - Avocado Green
• Prima - Art Alchemy - Liquid Acrylic - Deep Turquoise
• Prima - Art Alchemy - Liquid Acrylic - Ink Black
• Prima - Art Ingredients - Glitter Set - Spring
• Prima - Art Basics - Gesso - Clear
• Prima - Art Basics - Heavy Gesso - Black
• Prima - Art Basics - Soft Gloss Gel
• Prima - Art Basics - 3D Matte Gel

Cigar Box for Dusty Attic DT

Hello Sweeties,

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

I glued all the elements to build the box. When done, I primed it with two layers of white gesso. I added a design with the Ledger stencil and light modeling paste to the top and the sides.

I selected different gears in size and shape and used a 3D gel to glue them to the box. When the gel was dry, I primed all the gears and the Rose leaves from the Alice collection with white gesso. 

When the gesso was completely dry, I added brown paint with a lot of water to keep it neutral. Then I added a few flowers which I also painted.

To finish the composition, I just added metallic waxes.

Dusty Attic Products:

• Cigar Box – small – Dusty Attic
• Ledger Stencil – Dusty Attic
• Industrial Jumbo Gears – Dusty Attic
• Gears #1 – by Nuneka – Dusty Attic
• Mini Cogs #3 – Dusty Attic
• Alice Elements #15 – rose leaves – Dusty Attic

Other products:

• Flowers - 49 and Market (Wildflowers);
• Art Alchemy Waxes - Finnabair Prima (Bronze Age, Vintage Gold, ld Silver);
• Art Alchemy Liquid Acrylic- Finnabair Prima (Burnt Sienna);
• Art Basics - Finnabair Prima (White Heavy Gesso, right Modeling Paste, 3D Matte Gel).

Elisa - Layout for 49 and Market DT

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm up on 49 and Market blog with another vintage layout. I chose again a family photo: this one of my great-grandmother, Elisa.  

I chose the Paper n°4 from the Color Swatch Teal collection. After priming it with clear gesso, I added a design with the help of a stencil and crackle paste. When the paste was dry, I added a touch of brown to give everything a vintage look. I want to give the impression of an old and torn tapestry. 

I selected some Ephemara that I added under the photo. I insert some pieces of cardboard in between to give some dimension. 

I then added some tickets between the biggest Ephemera I've chosen. 

Next, I selected some Laser-Cut Elements, mostly flowers and leaves to add between the papers, like dry flowers. 

To finish, I added a few Essentials Textblend rub-ons in Pewter.  

49 and Market products:

• Color Swatch Teal 12x12 Paper Collection Pack - 49 and Market
• Color Swatch Teal Paper 4 - 49 and Market
• Color Swatch Teal Laser Cut Elements - 49 and Market
• Color Swatch Teal Ephemera Stackers - 49 and Market
• Color Swatch Teal Acetate Assortment - 49 and Market
• Wild Flowers - Slate - 49 and Market

Other products:

• Stencil - Finnabair Prima (Bindweed Wallpaper);
• Art Alchemy - Finnabair Prima (Umber);
• Art Extravagance - Finnabair Prima (White Crackle Paste);
• Art Basics - Finnabair Prima (Clear Gesso).

Anne Marie - Layout for Dusty Attic DT

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm up on Dusty Attic blog with a vintage layout with a photo of one of my great aunts.

To begin, I primed the background with Clear Gesso. Next, I added a design with Floral #2 Stencil and Pearl Icing paste. When the paste was dry, I added some brown and black Distress inks to make the design pop up. 

I covered the Ornat Circle #2 with embossing powder that I was careful not to melt down completely to obtain a non-even surface. 

I primed all the chipboards I have selected with white gesso. Then I simply distressed the edges with black and brown inks. 

I attached a few ephemera under the photo, and then I made a cluster with Spring Bloom #3, Wildflower #4, Foliage #25, and a couple Poppy Heads. I added a few white flowers to the composition which  I altered with Distress inks as they were too white. 

I also included a Pocket Watch to remind the one concealed in her pocket. In the photo, we can definitely make out the chain. 

To finish, I splattered the background with glitter mixed with gel medium and water. 

Dusty Attic products:

• Floral Stencil #2 – Dusty Attic
• Ornate Circle #2 – Dusty Attic
• Spring Blooms #3 – Dusty Attic
• Wildflower #4 small – Dusty Attic
• Foliage #25 – Dusty Attic
• Poppy Heads Small – Dusty Attic
• Alice Elements #11 – Pocket watch – Dusty Attic

Other products:

• Paper - 49 and Market (Charcoal - Paper #2; Ephemera Bits);
• Flowers - 49 and Market (Nature's Bounty, Florets);
• Embossing Powder - Lindy's Gang (Chrome Doesn't Pay);
• Distress Ink - Ranger (Walnut Stain, Black Soot);
• Art Ingredients - Finnabair Prima (Winter Glitter Set);
• Art Extravagance - Finnabair Prima (Frosty Pearl Icing Paste);
• Art Basics - Finnabair Prima (Clear Gesso, White Heavy Gesso, Soft Gloss gel).