Altered Mixed Media Frame - June Seaside Kit

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Today I am sharing the "Multicraft Import Wood Photo Frame" included in the Creativity Add On of the June Scraps of Darkness Seaside Kit.

You can find the kit here and the creativity add on here.

Here I go with the Art Dolls again! This one went fishing!

I painted on a layer of gesso then used the Tim Holtz Burlap stencil and scraped a layer of the white Impasto Paint found in the Creativity Add On over the stencil. I used this all over the frame. The Impasto Paint is a very thick acrylic and works well for this. Once that dried and I did help it along with a heat tool I painted over it randomly. I watered down the Cobalt Impasto Paint (also in the Creativity Add On) and used both the Prima Art Alchemy "Sparks Unicorn Hair and Metallique Coral Reef" paints. I also used a Lumiere Paint in Bronze found in my stash. 

My Art Doll takes center stage. He has gone fishing and caught the 49th and Market Sand and Sea Layered Embellishments... a Starfish to be exact. He is holding it all together with the Blue Fern Studios Anchors Away Chipboard. Both found in the Elements Add On.  The Main Kit included the WOW Whirlpool Embossing Powder. I painted on some Artisan Powder then embossed with the WOW. It created a beautiful sparkle!

Surrounding my little fishing man are a host of florals included in the Floral Add On. A mix of 49th and Market and Prima.

Melinda always includes special details in our kits. I couldn't help but create with these tiny white shells and USArtQuest Ice Queen Prills found in the Creativity Add On. They really add a special touch to your project!

A few close ups for you...

Two amazing mixed media art pieces - May Mix'd Media kit

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Today I'm sharing the Off The Page Project for Scraps of Elegance May Kit "Mix'd Media"

I absolutely loved this creating with this Kaisercraft Birdhouse!

In case you haven't noticed I have a passion for art dolls and book page fringe. In used the beautiful Blue Fern Studios Happy Accident papers in background as the base for the whole birdhouse. I then used the Prima Art Alchemy Butterfly Spells Acrylic Paint over the edges of the birdhouse. I used some crackle paste and modeling paste with a stencil to create texture and interest in random areas on the roof and edges. I dabbed Prima rust paste on these areas to create a worn patina look.

The front of my birdhouse has one of my favorite art dolls. I used a metal birdhouse found in the Scraps of Darkness Kit and some chipboard birds that covered in a blue acrylic paint and rust paste. Of course I added tons of flowers and leaves found in the floral add on because I just love flowers on my projects!

I wanted to do something different for my roof. I added book page trim and shaped it to look like a big nest. Then I added in some moss and a little birds nest and chipboard birds.

The sides of the birdhouse are embellished as well. I used a lot of elements from the Tim Holtz Ephemera Botanical found in the Elements Add On. I also used my book page fringe along the edges.

Here is a little close up of the front. Isn't she adorable?

Another side view with layers of stencils, florals and ephemera.

I also stamped randomly with the Blue Fern Clear Stamps Halftones found in the Elements Add On.

A close up of the perch using rust paste and crackle paste.

I stenciled both with paste and distress ink.

I added some wooden feet and painted with the acrylic paint found in the Color Add On.

Hope you are inspired to create one for yourself!

Hello!  It's Nicole again with you today with yet another
creation using products from the Scraps of Elegance 'Mix'd Media' Kit.

From the April SOE kit 'A Song of Spring' Elements Add-On kit,

I used the large Memory Hardware Resin 'Montchamp Imperial' Frame. And from the May SOE kit 'Mix'd Media', I used lots of Prima flowers including the gorgeous Haley flowers from the Floral Add-On as well Timeless Memories Recollections Metal Trinkets also from Prima, among many other products from the kit and its add-ons. Click HERE to find out more about these kits and any current kits.

Now let's look at some close-ups!

I started off with a 9x9 white canvas base and primed it with Gesso.

I then did some stenciling with the Kaisercraft stencil from the main kit and then misted it in gradual tones with different shades of pink.

I then stuck down the frame, then chipboard, flowers, leaves, metal trinkets and popped up the die-cut butterflies with 3D foam squares.

After all my embellishments were stuck down, I sprayed some

spray adhesive and sprinkled some Ranger Primrose Ice Resin
that was part of the April kit as well as 'Blush' micro beads.
The spray adhesive is awesome to help all those little
pieces stick to the canvas and to the embellishments.

As a final touch, I dabbed some white acrylic paint on pretty much

every flower and decoration and around the canvas to create a softer border.

And then you go...

a very 'pretty in pink' canvas with gorgeous Prima blooms

and loads of mixed media texture and colour!

Mixed Media Monday - Lisa Novogrodski

Good Morning Blog Friends-

The Attic Finds Kit from Scraps of Darkness is probably one of my all time faves!  I just love the ephemera of 7 Gypsies and Tim Holtz. This really is my style and what I enjoy doing the most. Collage style work, altering and funky artsy details.

If you missed the kit you can find our kits here.

So much inspiration in one box!

I created this artist trading block using the 7 Gypsies Architextures in my background. You can see the pattern paper add on in the kit here.

I added layer upon layer cutting out bits and pieces from these papers and adding in the ephemera found in the Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Emporium Pack found here.

The Creativity Add On included the Prima Finnabair Rust Effects Paste. I used this on my box edges, all of my metal embellishments including the chains. I added spools for feet and used this on them as well.

Along with the rust paste I used some blue toned paint to achieve a patina effect on my metal.

Also, I used a stencil and used the paste with that adding some texture to the pattern papers on the box.

One of my little art doll girls holding some letters from Papermania-Mr. Smiths Workshop Alphabet Stickers found in the Elements Add On. She is also popping out a suitcase. This is also in the Elements Add On - 7 Gypsies Architextures treasured adhesive stacked suitcases.

Lisa's amazing mixed media altered Wood Vignette Tray

Hello Friends-

Today I'm sharing a beautiful project I created 

with Creativity Add On for Scraps of Darkness May Kit "Attic Finds"

I used the Tim Holtz Ideo-Ology Wood Vignette Tray to create a Vintage Memories Scene...

You can find the Creativity Add On here...

Included in the Creativity Add On are the Finnabair Art Extravagence Rust Effect Paste Set. I used modeling paste on the outside edge of the box with a Tim Holtz Burlap Stencil. Then I coated it in the rust paste. I used brown first then dabbed on the red and yellow. I also used the Prima Art Alchemy Ancient Coin Acrylic Paint included in the Color Add On. I dabbed this on randomly and then also used a Luminiere Paint in a blue green tone I have in my stash.

I love to make paper fringe. This along with art doll images seems to be my muse as of late. I used some book pages and cut them into fringe to line the inside of the box. The background and layers were created with the 7 Gypsies Architextures Papers and the Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Ephemera Pack. 

My little art doll is holding a Graphic 45 Shabby Chic Metal Key embellished with Distress Glitter.

The beautiful florals surrounding her are from the Floral Add On. I used a small wooden cube and adorned it with the Tin Ceiling Tiles by 7 Gypsies found in the Main Kit.

Also in the Elements Add On are the Blue Fern Studios Veranda Cage Set Chipboard. I painted these cages in Silver Lumiere Paint and embossed in Silver and Blue embossing powder. I also dabbed on the rust effects paste.

I had some little Frank Garcia Memory Hardware rings in my stash. I used these to adorn my birdcages.

Another close up of the bottom of the edge.

Tutorial: Shabby Chic Mixed Media Layout

Hello Friends-

Today I am sharing a layout created with the April Scraps of Elegance Kit " A Song of Spring "

I've also created a step by step tutorial for you to enjoy!

Check out How to Tutorial Layout-Scraps of Elegance April Kit by Lisa Novogrodski on Snapguide.

In case you haven't seen the kit here is a peek- You can find out kits here

I used a combination of both the Blue Fern Studios and 49th and Market papers in the kit.

I have to say the 49 and Market flowers included in the kit are the MOST beautiful flowers ever!

You can find a full supply list in the tutorial.

You can see a close up here of the florals I embossed and the stamping in the background. 

You can find the floral add on here. I used a combination of the stamp included in the months Scraps of Elegance Creativity Add On and the Scraps of Darkness kit for April.

Some fun ephemera was included in the kit and I used a piece of chipboard I had on hand to paint with the Artisan powder. I used the ink and Memory Hardware Artisan Powder found in the Color Add On

Some close ups of the florals.

I used my favorite Stampendous embossing powders on the chipboard.