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

Flower Girl - Mixed media tag for Dusty Attic

Hello Sweeties,

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

Photo: @ArtHouseWhimsy

I chose the 9,5x20 cm tag from the Tag Medley set. I primed it with white gesso and added a design using the Floral stencil and light modeling paste. Next, I painted the background with different colors of liquid acrylic and mica powder until I was satisfied with the result.

I primed all the chipboards with black gesso. I used a 3D gloss gel to adhere them to the tag. 

When everything was securely glued, I dry-brushed the chipboards with white gesso. 

I colored the Wisteria, the Wildflowers #3, the Daisies #3, and the Designer Disc #10 with Nude liquid acrylic, Gold Rose and Celestial waxes. 

I covered the Foliage #23 and the leaves of the Daisies #3 and Wildflowers #3 with Sage and White waxes. 

To finish, I added some glitter.

Dusty Attic products:

• Tag Medley – Dusty Attic
• Floral Stencil #2 – Dusty Attic
• Foliage #23 – Dusty Attic
• Daisy #3 – Dusty Attic
• Wildflower #3 – Dusty Attic
• Wisteria – Dusty Attic
• Designer Disc #10 – Words – Dusty Attic

Other products:

• Art Ingredient - Fiunnabair Prima (Mica Powder: Golden Hour Set);
• Art Alchemy Liquid Acrylic - Finnabair Prima (Avocado, Umber, Prussian Blue, Nude);
• Art Alchemy - Finnabair Prima (Gold Rose, Celestial, Sage, White Gold);
• Art Basics - Finnabair Prima (White Heavy Gesso, Black Heavy Gesso, Light Modeling Paste, 3D Gloss Gel, Soft Gloss Gel).

Savor life and all its magic - Art Journal page for 49 and Market

Hello Sweeties,

Today, I'm up on 49 and Market blog with another page for my Art Journal. This time I used different collections altogether.

Photo: @ArtHouseWhimsy

I selected a sheet from the 6x8 paper pack from the Birdsong collection corresponding to the Solid Paper 1. 

Next, I selected some rub-on transfers from the Karden Crafts Blendable Set: a text and a text/flowers that I cut in two. 

I added a few Laser Cut tickets and doily from the Vintage Artistry Moonlit Garden collection as well as a couple of Laser Cut Wildflowers

This page will be added to my Black Tall Chunky Album.

49 and Market products:

• Birdsong 6x8 Paper Collection Pack - 49 and Market
• Vintage Artistry Moonlit Garden - Laser Cut Wildflowers - 49 and Market
• Vintage Artistry Moonlit Garden - Laser Cut Elements - 49 and Market
• Krafty Garden Blendable Rub-on Transfer Set - 49 and Market
• Create-An-Album Tall Chunky Album Cover Black - 49 and Market
• Create-An-Album Binder Mechanism Black - 49 and Market

Nature Lover - Mixed media canvas for Dusty Attic

Hello Sweeties,

Today i'm up on Dusty Attic's blog with a new canvas about nature.

Photo: @ArtHouseWhimsy

I primed the canvas with white gesso as usual. Then, I used different pastes to cover the background to obtain an uneven surface. I used paper paste, modeling paste, and Light modeling paste. The paints will react differently with each paste, and I want to obtain this result. I layered different shades of green (Avocado, Emerald, and Lime Green) and black liquid acrylic paints.

I primed all the chipboards with white gesso too. I painted the Strawberry #2 leaves with Avocado liquid acrylic. I mixed some carmine and crimson to obtain a lighter shade of the girl's pants to paint the strawberries and the center of the flowers. 

I used lime and avocado to paint the Boho Feather to add some contrast.

As for the Dandelions, I just painted the flower stems with the avocado paint. 

To finish, I added some glitter.

Dusty Attic products:

• Strawberry #2 – Dusty Attic
• Dandelions – Dusty Attic
• Boho Feathers #2 – Dusty Attic

Other products:

• Art Alchemy Liquid Acrylic - Finnabair Prima (Avocado, Emerald, Lime Green, Ink Black, Carmin, Crimson);
• Art Extravagance - Finnabair Prima (Paper Paste);
• Art Basics - Finnabair Prima (White Heavy Gesso, Light Modeling Paste, Modeling Paste, Heavy Body Gel, Soft Gloss Gel).