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

Mixed Media Alter Art - Wooden Desk Organizer (Tutorial)

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Welcome back to my blog...I am really excited to show you my new project which is a DT post for ItsyBitsy and MY VERY FIRST ATTEMPT at mixed media alter art. Can't even tell you how happy I am to show you this......When I began I was not sure about this and hence didn't shoot a video of the making process.....Looking back I really regret not doing it. however I have a pictorial tutorial on the ItsyBitsy blog waiting for all those who are interested to see how I altered this....So click HERE if you want to know more.

There are a few clicks of my project but I encourage you to got the ItsyBitsy blog where I have tons of pictures and other details for you all. Please let me know how you feel about this one as I was very nervous to begin with and would love to know your thoughts about this project.

I am linking this project at the following challenges running this month:-

1. Butterfly Challenge#84 - Butterflies +Y is for you choose and /or Wedgewood blue - I have incorporated a ton of butterflies in my project and I chose to do something new which I never tried - Mixed Media Alter.....
2. Word Art Wednesday Week #296-297- Anything Goes
3. Scrapping4fun Challenge#97 - Anything Goes
4. Mixed media Place - August challenge - Moodboard. The colors from the moodboard inspired the colors on my project.The bokeh effect was the inspiration behind the shiny pearls and microbeads.

Thank you so much for stopping by and have a great day ahead.