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

Thank you so much for visiting & taking the time to comment on my blog. I love to hear from you & truly appreciate your feedback. Have a crafty day!

Decoupage - Desk Organizer

Happy Monday friends! I am at the Letz CRaft Blog today working with a desk organizer from Papericious, that can along in my DT kit.

To begin I first primed the base with gesso -

Once dry, I painted it with white acrylic paint & let it dry. A popular decoupage technique for shabby chic project is to use doily, I love that effect but wanted to experiment with vibrant colors. I decided on the layout & with masking tape glued the doilies as desired.

Next I painted over with red acrylic paint -

I selected a gorgeous rice paper from Stamperia & tore the motifs I wanted to use -

Once the paint dried, lift the doilies & you have the most gorgeous doily pattern on the base, almost as if glued there.

Next I glued (Mod Podge) the rice paper roses on the stenciled doily.

I wanted to tone down the bright red & add a dash of another color in the background & what better way than adding crackle texture. For this I used Decorate 2 step crackle medium  & highlighted the cracks with Finnabair wax paste.

Here is the final outcome, love how easily the cracks complement the rice paper -

I also have a coordinating bookmark, here I have used Folkart 1 step crackle medium -

Some close ups -

We also have a crazy sale upto July 3rd, 2018.......go shop!

Thank you so much for visiting & taking the time to comment on my blog. I love to hear from you & truly appreciate your feedback. Have a crafty day!

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!

Thank you so much for visiting & taking the time to comment on my blog. I love to hear from you & truly appreciate your feedback. Have a crafty day!

Decoupage ideas with Craftreat Stencils

Hello Everyone!

 I am delighted to be Guest Designing for the Craftreat Blog today with some decoupage inspiration using the Craftreat stencils. 

I am in love with the designs, very well thought of & planned, the Indian designs are just in time for the festive season. I had loads of fun playing around with them & hope I tempt you to grab these designs too.

This is a picture heavy post, I have not 1 or 2 but 7 projects to share 😊

First I have a set of coasters using my favorite Indian themed design - Mandala

Next is a decorative magnetic chopping board in which I have stencilled the mandala to give a gradient look.

Here is a closer look, gorgeous isn't it?

The Indian motifs stencil was just perfect for this shabby mirror. In this I have used texture paste.

A close up of the stencilling, do you see the perfect design?

The Buddha stencil is my absolute favorite. Once again I used it with texture paste & the design imprint is flawless. 

To pop the Buddha design I used inkagold over the stencilling, this just pops the image,adding some more dimension.

For this decoupage wallet I have used Damask Background..

This is such a versatile design, the stencilling blends so well with the tissue.

Priya also sent me some bangles & pendants for decoupage. I went with the traditional rice paper decoupage techniques & colors on them, the result a very shabby bangle & pendant with some fantastic crackle texture.

Hope you are inspired to grab some of these!

You can buy all the stencils here.

Thank you for stopping by!