Mixed Media File Folder - Be Brave

Hey guys
Welcome back to my blog...today I have a project which is really special to me. We often as crafters loose our mojo and its a little difficult to get back in the swing...something of this sort happened to me this January. I wasn't finding any inspiration or motivation to get back to my craft and there are so many projects in my to do list....after many days...I found this chipboard window and it helped me to break my slumber and get back in the groove.

When I saw that window, inspiration struck me and I just wanted to alter it...and I used a lot of moulds and my magical shakers and art alchemy waxes to make into this shabby ornate window frame....I didnt stop there. I decided to use it on a new project and I decided to alter my file folder which I use to store my crafty expenses. I took some inspiration from the winter sky during sunsets and altered my folder.The highlight however is the ornate window frame and using that I have built a garden on the front.....in love with it...feels like watching sunset through the gazebo in a garden. Here is the front and the back.

Here is a small clip to see it better....I encourage you all to watch it.

The folder is 12"  by 8" in size with a 2" spine which is also filled with mixed media goodness.I have used Finnabair stencil to add texture to the folder along with sand texture paste and cheesecloth. To build the composition, I used metal trinkets along with chipboard shapes and clay pieces. Here are a few more closeups of the front.....

I have used magical shakers from Lindy's to add color to the elements and the folder. The beautiful Dust Attic chipboard flourishes are covered with sand texture paste and then colored white and drenched in rainbow glitter....it is such a fun element to the folder.To bring out all the details I used art alchemy waxes - Old Silver and Vintage Gold. I finished it all up by adding moss and sentiment tiles from Tim Holtz. Here are some closeups of the back.

I am putting this up at the following blog challenges:

1. More Than Words January 2020 Main Challenge - Highlight and Sunset Colors
2. More Mixed Media Challenge - Anything Goes - Optional Blue
3. The Dusty Attic - January Moodboard Challenge

Happy Birthday Girl - Mini Album using Midnight Garden paper by Prima Marketing

Hello guys
I wish you all a happy and prosperous new year. I am here to share my new Birthday Photo Album which I made for a beautiful girl. This album is 8.5" by 8.5" by 3" in size and has 4 very interactive fun pages and holds 35 pictures and a little more.....

I used Midnight Garden collection from Prima Marketing to decorate my project...these papers are amazing and are foiled in the 12"by 12"pack...a must have if you are looking to make boho chic or shabby chic projects. The box is 10"by 10" by 41/4" in size and made from scratch. I decorated the front of my box to give it a festive look....love the final look of this gorgeous project. I used little more than half the paper pack and 2 packs of Ephemera to build my project, along with black cardstock and a few papers from the Papericious Wedding collection. Most of the flowers used are handmade or from ItsyBitsy and Prima Marketing. Here is a video walkthrough of my album and a few close ups of this project...hope you all like it.

I am putting this up at the following blog challenge:

1. Mini Album makers Challenge - January 2020