Vintage Album for a Man

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Welcome back to my blog...and today I have a new Mini album/ Scrapbook for you all. I am still making vintage themed albums and all of these are made on commission....a lot of vintage themed project fans out there. I have been using Eno Greetings Retro series paper pack along with this awesome paper pad from DCWV called VINTAGE MEMORIES.

 This is a 9" by 7" in size with a 2 1/4" spine and has 4 very interactive pages which can hold 36 to 40 pictures. A variety of picture sizes can be used right from 3" by 4" to 5" by 7". I also added some white photomats so it becomes easy for my clients to know where to place pictures and of what size.....also it gives me an idea about the final thickness of the album....so it doesn't have crocodile mouth. I encourage you to watch the walkthrough of the album to see it upclose.

 The front of this album is decorated with beautiful paper from the 12" x 12" papers from the same collection. These papers come with gold accents and black accents which is beautiful in real. A black chequered lace runs on the front and back cover which is sourced from local stores. I have a shaker window in the front with my clients name and filled with super fun sequins in all shades of gold, silver, clear and back along with some gold sparkle dots. To add the finishing details, I added a pocket watch charm with a chain in the front while keeping the spine simple. Here are some closeups of the decorations in my album.

I am putting this album up at the following blog challenges:

1. Mini albums Makers Challenge -February 2020 Challenge

Mixed Media File Folder - Be Brave

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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

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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

Mixed media Christmas Ornaments

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Today I am sharing some mixed media Christmas Ornaments with you all. These ornaments are 4" in diameter and are dressed up using Mintay Papers. I have used mixed media products from Finnabair and Lindy's stamp gang along with some handmade Poinsettias I made a while ago. Here are my pretty tags....

I primed my small panels with white gesso and then stencilled in random places using modelling paste and finnabair stencil. once dry, I added color using Lindy's Magical Squirts in Carmine, Mint, Blush Pink, Pine Green and Maple Brown color. Once I was happy with it, I arranged my composition and finished it off with art stones and glitter, white splashes and sentiments. Here are some closeups of my ornaments. All the paper embellishments are fussy cut from Mintay Paper line -Sweet Christmas

I am putting this up at the following blog challenges

1. More Mixed Media challenge - Anything Goes optional White
2. Scrapping4fun challenge #156 - Christmas

I hope you all liked it. Thank you for stopping by....hugs.

Christmas Eve - Take the Scenic Route | Mixed Media Canvas + Tutorial

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I am super excited to be sharing this canvas with you all along with a tutorial. I made this for a very special friend and every year I make something for Christmas for him...and this year its this canvas.This artwork is very close to my heart and I have tried to do a Christmas Eve in my way using mixed media elements.

I  have a tutorial where I show you how to make this from scratch and I encourage you to watch it. Here is the video

Here are some closeups of my canvas

Most of the mediums and textures used are from ItsyBitsy (Little Birdie Crafts) or Finnabair (Prima Marketing) , colors are from Lindy's stamp gang and embellishments from Mintay Papers and more.... Here is a list of supplies I used for this project:

1. Lindy's Squirts - Poutine Gold, Maple Syrup Bronze, Beaver Tail Brown, Emerald Eh?!, Banff Blue, Polite People Purple and Hockey Puck Black
2. Lindy's Sprays - Edelweiss Moss Green Shimmer Spray, Aloha Avocado Flat Spray, Lucky Shamrock Green Shimmer Spray, Delphinium Turquoise Shimmer Spray, Frenchy's Pink Pouf Flat Spray, and Gag Me With A Spoon Gray Shimmer Spray
3. Finnabair 3D Matt Gel 
4. Finnbair Heavy White Gesso
5. Finnbair Stencil - Manuscript
6. Finnbair Moulds -Star and Moon
7. Finnabair Glass Glitter - Sterling
8. Finnabair Metallique Wax- Old Silver and Vintage Gold
9. Redesign moulds - Numerals
10. Little Birdie Soft Gloss Gel
11. Little Birdie 2 in 1 Modelling paste
12. Little Birdie Texture Sand
13. Little Birdie Mixed Media stones
14. Little Birdie Fairy Dust
15. Little Birdie Micro beads
16. Little Birdie Chipboard shape - Arch Window
17. MDF Wreath frame
18. Mintay Papers - Home for Chrsitmas and Sweet Christmas
19. Handmade flowers - Poinssttia and flourishes
20. Tim Holtz - Quote Chips
21. 900 gms Chipboard
22. Sunboard 

I am putting this up at the following blog challenges:

1. More Mixed Media Challenge Anything goes /Optional White
2. More Than Words December Main Challenge - Rejoice and Anything Goes - The word Rejoice  has many meanings and can be interpreted in many ways but for me it means to celebrate and make merry. I made this canvas to celebrate Chritsmas with my friend.... for this is the season to be Jolly....fa la la la..la la la..
3. Creative Artiste Challenge #56 - Anything Goes