Hi Everyone, Today at That Craft Place we have the start
of a new challenge - Mixed Media Anything Goes which you can enter HERE. For my DT post I decided to
make a festive scene using one of Lisa's fabulous MDF shapes. The details are
all on my Sidebar for That Craft Place should you wish to purchase this
gorgeous little scene.
My MDF shape started off like this, but I felt inspired
to make it into a boxed scene after Brenda showed me her fabulous snowy background in her Festive Box Frame she
had made to teach at a workshop recently when we were at Andy Skinners Workshop.
As you can see in this photo I built a frame out of
Greyboard around my MDF base.
Next I added pieces of Coffee Stirrer to the inside and
outside of my frame. I wanted this to look like an old crate.
I placed some Muslin onto the back of my frame
adding on Crackle Paint, Gesso, Rock Candy Distress Glitter, Embossing Powders
and Glamour Dust. Once dry I heat set for my embossing powders to melt.
At Andy Skinners workshop we were shown a Crackle Technique which I have applied to my frame. Sorry but I'm unsure if allowed to share this technique at present.
Next I placed a mask over for my moon and adding some
shades of Distress ink to look like the moon and heat set some extra thick Clear
Embossing Powder onto it.
My trees had a thick textural layer of Embossing Pastes
added, I then poured on a mix of Distress powder in Pine Trees and some
Embossing Powders.
Letting dry overnight I then heat set to melt all my powders, finally adding some Snowtex and Glamour Dust.
Letting dry overnight I then heat set to melt all my powders, finally adding some Snowtex and Glamour Dust.
My Reindeers were stamped and heat embossed with Red
Tinsel Embossing Powder, I then added a few layers of clear embossing powder
and a bell.
For my Icicles I used the Cherry Lynn Designs Icicles Border.
I just wish you could see how much this Christmas Scene sparkles, perhaps one day they will make a camera which captures glitter like our eyes see it.
I do hope you like my box frame and feel inspired to join
in our challenge at That Craft Place and check out the fabulous creations my
Teamies have made.
Julie x
Cheery Lynn Dies Used:
- Mixed Media World - Anything Goes
- WOW Embossing Powders - Anything but a Card
- We Love 2 Create - Challenge #24 Anything Mixed Media/Creative Goes
- My time to Craft Challenge - Challenge #309 Let it Snow
- Craft for the Craic - Something Glittery for November
- Frilly and Funkie - An Altered State( Used coffee stirrers for my frame)
- The Craft Barn - Snowflakes-
- Papertake Weekly - Let it Snow
- Rhedds Creative Spirit - November Challenge
- Emerald Creek Dares - Challenge
Wow, what a gorgeous project Julie! I love all the wonderful crackle and your icicles look very realistic! What a fabulous winter scene, straight out of a Christmas movie, complete with the reindeer flying through the sky! Stunning! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteJust dropped back in to say thank you so much for joining us at Frilly and Funkie for our 'Altered State' challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)
DeleteWonderful snow scene Julie. A really nice winters feel about it too. Have a Good Day. Hugs Rita xxxx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Julie...such a brilliant snowy scene...it's just right for the frosty day we're having here. Love that crackle...yummy! x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Julie, love the icicles and snow and the wonderful dimension you achieved. Wonderful seasonal piece. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteWhat a masterpiece this is Julie...love each inch!!
ReplyDeleteCheers
Dr Sonia
Absolutely stunning, Julie! Love the wintry scene and those icicles and trees are the icing on the cake! So festive! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful scene you created, Julie! Love it! I have a question--why do you let the embossing paste and powders dry overnight and then heat emboss them the next day?
ReplyDeleteI have emailed you an explanation Patty.
DeleteJulie x
Aaaahhhhhhmazing! Love this little scene and all the details you have added to it! Your coffee stirrers are back and sure do pack a punch-gorgeous crackles and textures! Those trees are so yummy and look real! Your reindeer are fantabulous. I now have that icicle die on my wish list. 'Tid the season! Hugz! ~Niki
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous scene Julie filled with oodles of fantastic details. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Julie, love it to bits. Happy crafting, Angela x
ReplyDeleteWow Julie, fabulous project!!!!
ReplyDeleteStarting with the crackled frame, brilliantly created!... and finishing with the deer, so adorable.
Coco xx
I adore your snowy scene Julie and it looks so special in the beautiful frame you created. The crackle looks amazing (Andy has a video on the technique at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAAh8NkHRVE). I do love that icicle border at the top, it looks so realistic. The whole scene is just wonderful! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWW!!!! Julie this is one breathtaking winter wonderland scene! I love it! It is so festive, and so inviting! Simply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the inspiration!
Hugs
Samra
Paper Talk with Samra
This is gorgeous, what a creative project using these dies! Love the icicles :)
ReplyDeleteWOW - this is stunning! What a fabulous scene and I love the crackle! TFS
ReplyDeleteStunning work
ReplyDeleteDrooling over those trees!! This is just gorgeous my lovely, such a beautiful scene xx
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the little scene you've created!
ReplyDeleteFantstic!
Hugs
Dawn xx
Wouw Julie y love it !!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful project !
Greetings Doris
Absolutely beautiful! I have a crackle technique that involves glue (wonder if it's the same). Thank you so much for joining us at My Time To Craft!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Julie..I love how you built up the frame! The cracked up frame is a fab idea and the snowy scene the perfect fit! Brrr...it really feels cold. Thanks you so much for sharing this beauty at Rhedd's Creative Spirit this month. Good Luck, Rupa(DT)
ReplyDeleteHave have to try this! So holiday cheerful! Awesome job! Thanks for sharing with us at Rhedd's Creative Spirit this month! Nanette, DT
ReplyDeleteSaw this on Facebook and HAD to view it on your blog. Breathtaking. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sparkly scene you created! Love it! This would make a great entry over at Emerald Creek Dares Challenge! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, this is stunning!!!! Amazing project. Thank you for entering The Craft Barn Challenge.
ReplyDeleteJane x
What a great mixed media project, such a lot of work and a great result.
ReplyDeleteJulia
great scene, especially like the icicles. Vicky
ReplyDeleteWow! This is amazing! The textures are absolutely gorgoeus, Julie.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining us at the Emerald Creek Dares "Let the Festivities Begin' challenge.
~~julia~~Emerald Creek DT Member
OMG! You are crazy talented! Your coffee stir sticks are AWESOME! Seriously it all is!!!! Thanks for sharing with us at Emerald Creek Dares Challenge! Cheers, Nicole
ReplyDeleteWow! What a gorgeous project. I love how you used the wood coffee stir sticks on the outside and inside. Thanks for taking the time and sharing with us at Emerald Creek Dares Challenge.
ReplyDelete-Katelyn DT member
Oh...what a perfect and snowy scene you can created there..I wish I could visit such a gorgeous place! You have nailed this one...thanks for playing along Craft for the Craic November! :)
ReplyDeleteSuchi xx
Fantasic Julie ! Love the crackle and the snowy scene is just wonderful ! Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Sue C x
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful festive scene - I just love all that fabulous crackle - gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Simply stunning Julie! WOW! How you pack those gorgeous textures and detail into a project like this is amazing. Love it! Thanks you for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteApologies Julie for my late arrival to see your fabulous creation . Its such a gorgeous festive scene full of terrific texture . Congratulations on your well deserved win over at FnF x
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