Distressed Book Box

Hello Crafty Souls!

Wishing you all a very HAPPY & CREATIVE 2020!

Though I have been creating regularly I missed sharing the post here on my blog & participating in challenges. 

So here I go with my first blogpost of 2020, a book box I have decoupaged using the newly launched rice papers by DRESS MY CRAFT. I wanted the distressed door to be the focal image for the box & recreate all the textures of the beautiful printed paper using my mixed media stash. Hang in there as I reveal all the details -

I carefully tore the door image & pasted it using Mod Podge Matte on the box, built on the background with chalk paints. 

The first texture I created around the arched door was concrete (Folkart Painted fnishes - Concrete)

Next I used Itsy Bitsy 2 step crackle medium, this added to the aged look I wanted.

Also used images from the rice paper for the inside of the box & continued to build on textures using sea sponge, stencils & stamps. Finally enhanced the aged look using antique wax.

For the box spine & back I chose a distressed look to coordinate with the focal image of the door & some random stamping with a crackle stamp.

This was a rather satisfying outcome, loaded with techniques to create textures for a complete aged distressed look.

Sharing this at the following challenges - 

Art Journal Journey (new rice papers) - 31/1

STAMPlorations Jan Challenge - 31/1

Paperbabe Stamps Challenge #110 - 24/1 

A Vintage Journey - 7/2

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Coffee Lovers Spring/Summer Bloghop - Card 2

                                                                          Hello!          This is card 2 for the Spring/Summer Coffeelovers bloghop which is ending tonight.

Played with alcohol inks to create the background on yupo paper. The stenciled pattern was done with alcohol lift ink.

 

The water colored embellishments colored with Zig Brush pens are from Itsy Bitsy

Playing along the following challenges - 

Coffee Lovers Bloghop - 10.5

Color Throwdown#542 - 13.5

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - 14.5

WWCC#220 - 14.5 - Topper

DL.ART#243 - 31.5

Cookie Challenge#114 - 15.5

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Itsy Bitsy Thincuts - Watering Can

Hello folks!

Itsy Bitsy has recently launched 15 new designs to add to their Thin Cut Dies collection. Each one of these is beautiful & I was sent this adorable Watering Can Set. 

I love plants & am blessed to have my studio adjacent to my terrace garden.

As soon as I received this die I knew I wanted to make plant markers.

Out comes my DREAM CUT & within minutes I have them ready, using the watering can die.

Isn't it cute! 

Next I have a couple of cards. For the first one I created a garden scene with the die cuts & rub ons. The bricked wall is a pattern paper from the "Texture Brew" pack. Colored the flowers black & leaves green with Alcohol Splash and the can with distress ink.

The next card is in the classic never fail black & white combination - 

I have layered a panel of corrugated white card stock over a white card base. The chevron pattern of the watering can is the only pop of color in this elegant card. The flowers too are die cut from the same corrugated paper. 

Here is a closer look at the texture of these flowers - 

The last one is my favorite!

Here I created a distress ink background & some splatters with water & Alcohol splash. Inlaid the watering can diecut in the background & used some gorgeous Little Birdies handmade flowers. 

You can grab these affordable dies from the nearest Itsy Bitsy store or place an online order here. 

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Altered Cookie Can

Hello & I am here with my inspiration for Bob N Betty.

For my project today the inspiration was the "Cottage Blush" collection so floral & so shabby.

I worked my way to making a flip album using these gorgeous papers,  half way through & I realized it looked very similar to the wallet mini I made earlier! So while that incomplete project sits on my table an alternative 3D project came to life & am so glad it did! That's the story of the altered cookie can I share today. 

Here are some close ups of the cannister - 

I used distress crackle paint for some textures over the distressed folds here - 

Flowers & charms from my stash added much to the shabby look - 

         

            

      

                                                           

The gorgeous altered can makes a unique box to hold a gift, an invite or even a letter or simply fill it up goodies & candies! 

Thanks for visiting today & have a wonderful week!

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Decoupage trays - Birds series

Hello Everyone!

A quick post today to share a few decoupage trays - the bird series as I call them.

For the first one I have used decoupage papers from BobNBetty - Exotic Birds.

I loved the beautiful print, so many layers & textures to it!

The second tray also uses a design from the Exotic Birds collection. Used chalk paints & the conventional decoupage technique on the sides of the tray for the band/striped look to enhance the shabby pattern.

For the last one in the series I have used rice paper. The pattern had a gorgeous doily print & I tried to extend the same by stenciling & totally loved the effect. To add some more texture, splattered some acrylic paint randomly in the background. 

Close up of the doily stenciling - 

Here is a look at the splattering - 

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Mixed Media - Door Hanger

Hello & welcome here!

Sharing a mixed media altered door hanger today.

Had started work on this a couple of weeks back & it was sitting on my table all this while, screaming to be finished. I totally loved the outcome - black & copper, a combination which always mesmerizes me!

The base textures are using tissue (the white ply left after all my decoupage projects!) & modelling paste. I used black soot chalk paint from Itsy Bitsy & the copper is metallic paste from Art C

The dream catcher is a chippie from Papericious. The flowers, butterfly & die cuts are from my stash. 

Some more mixed media projects are here, here & here. 

Sharing this at - 

HLS - Mixed Media Challenge - 27.2

SSS - Wednesday Challenge - 21.2

Creative Artiste's#35 - 25.2

Rhedds Creativespirit - 28.2

Altered Eclectics - 28.2

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Little Birdie's Decoupage Glue

Hello Friends!

Today I am over at the Itsy Bitsy blog, with projects using the Little Birdie's Decoupage Glue. Let me tell you I have used both matt & glossy - it is a great product for a decoupage lover like me, offered at a very competitive price - Rs.220/225ml. It is also available in 100ml & 450ml variants.

 I loved the consistency of the glue & the ease of application. Must also mention I have tried using the glue on different surfaces - glass & MDF with napkins, paper & rice paper. The results were fantastic with all!

Some points that makes this a popular product -

• It is archival, so will not yellow / damage your products over time
• Very quick to dry 
• Dries clear & non tacky
• Can be cleaned easily with soap & water when wet
• Works on many surfaces - paper, wood, glass, metal
• Can be used as a glue & sealant
• It is non-toxic

Here are the projects I created with decoupage glue - 

The first is a glass bottle on which I worked with a tissue - 

I love the seamless blending of the tissue with the background here - 

Next is a MDF trinket box for which I have used decoupage paper. 

Another brilliant product worth a mention here is the 1 step crackle medium from Itsy Bitsy. Look at the crackle effect, fantastic! Priced at only Rs.120 for 100ml,  it truly is a must for  your decoupage stash. 

Next I tried using the glue with rice paper on some caosters & once again the result was flawless - 

 For this key holder, I made use of decoupage sheets - 

And finally I have a glass plate, that will soon adorn my wall. Once again, its a tissue napkin here & the background is with chalk paints. 

The most important point while working with decoupage glue was that I have had almost no air bubbles in my projects! This glue is a total winner in my books & worth every penny!

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