Book Panel by Brenda

I have a problem!!!! I seem to make endless projects for design teams and for myself but many of them are sitting in boxes as I just don't have enough room to display things. So my projet today is on a 22 1/2 x 15 1/2 cm piece of greyboard which I am going to use as a book cover and make more projects in the future that can be put together with this as a book.

Whilst making this I was inspired by Teamie Hannah's FaceBook live video on creating rust and I followed along when rusting the telephone dial.

The little bookplate was in a tub already rusted and it fitted perfectly with the word I had found to use. You can also see some of the texture I added to get this good grungy look.

Sometimes less embellishing is so eye catching and it lets the design in the background show through more.

There are some process steps and more photos over at Bumblebees and Butterflies if you're interested in seeing how this came together.

hugs Brenda xxx

Supplies

Andy Skinner stencils - Fossil and Bubbles

Andy Skinner stamps - Curiosity

Andy Skinner (Tando) kit - So Call Me Already

DecoArt media fluid acrylics - phthalo green-blue, prussian blue hue, cerulean blue, titan buff, paynes grey, silver metallic, yellow oxide. metallic gold, quinacridone gold, burnt umber, transparent yellow oxide.

DecoArt Media - white crackle paste, sand texture paste, black modeling paste, matte medium

Do you want to play a game? Playing cards box by Monika Maksym

Hi!

I hope you are well :)

Today I wanted to share with you this project. Something I had in mind for a while and finally had time to make :) I hope you like it!

 I have started my project with painting a wooden box with dark grey chalky finish paint mixed with water (2:1) inside and out.

Next, I have applied light grey chalky paint and metallic fluid acrylic paint randomly using brayer.

I have scraped texture sand paste through stencils on top and sides of the box. Once dry I have added  few washes of Paynes Grey and Quinacridone Gold fluid acrylics to add a bit of colour and shading all over the box.

To accent the texture I have drybrushed the sides with white chalky paint.

Little greyboard book plate was painted with Raw Umber and Titan Buff then word 'SCARED?' was stamped on it and fixed on the front of the box

 I have included few playing cards as well...  :)

I hope you have enjoyed my inspiration

products used:

Americana Decor Chalky Finish paint in Relic,Primitive and Everlasting
Decoart Media Texture Sand Paste

Decoart Media Heavy Gel Medium

Decoart Media Modeling Paste
Media Fluid Acrylics in Paynes Grey, Titan Buff, Quinacridone Gold, Metallic Silver, Burnt Umber

A Skinner Stencil - SKULLDUGGERY 

 A Skinner Stencil - TIME WARP

Andy Skinner SKULDOGGERY rubber stamp set 

A5 Word Up & Numbers Stamp Set by Illusionary Artists

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Following up Ministry of Mixology

HI, it's Brenda here and in my last post I shared a project that was totally inspired by Andy and told you I was on my way to Coventry that day to attend the Ministry of Mixology weekend. Well I've been to another since then lol. This was my April Mixology Make and Take that 10 lovely ladies sat down and made with me.

There are quite a few of us who take a Make and Take session on the Saturday evening for about an hour and a half which you can attend for a small fee. It is very popular.

I used two of the Tando Creative media boards one small and one larger one placed on top of each other with the sun rays (my name for this shape) fitted between them.

The smaller parts are from the new kit called Sacred Secrets showing how versatile these kits designed by Andy and made by Tando Creative really are. I love mixing them up and creating new designs from them 

There's plenty of texture, rusting and shabby elements put together with one of my own computer generated words.

If you haven't joined us yet at a MoM event I really do recommend it as a fantastic weekend full of lots of creative inspiration and fun. To all my lovely friends who already attend, it was brilliant seeing you again last weekend. Unfortunately I can't make the next one in November but I look forward to next April when we will catch up again.

hugs Brenda xxx

Uncertainty tag by Monika Maksym

 Hi all!
it's Monika here! Today I'm going to show you my latest tag with grungy, rusty background. You'll need a brayer ( rubber paint roller) for this technique.

To start with, prime the large tag from the Tagtastic 1 kit with black chalky finish paint. Squeeze a few dots of medium acrylic paint  on the craft mat and start rolling your brayer to get even, thin coat, then run it through your tag. ( I've used Decoart Media Fluid Acrylics in  Paynes Grey, English Red Oxide, Quinacridone Gold, Titan Buff, Transparent Yellow Oxide)  Repeat this step with all of the colours and as many times as you like until you're satisfied with your background.

 Stamp your chosen image and word on regular cardstock, then cut them out ( word has to be slightly smaller than your bookplate- measure it ) Using decoupage glue stick them on the tag and seal it with glue. With a small brush and transparent yellow oxide tint and shade your image. 

Paint your bookplate, bolts and nuts with Paynes Grey wash, then add Quinacridone Gold on top. Glue them on once fully dry and apply a thin coat of ultra matte varnish.

Thank You for stopping by.
Monika, x

 Products used:

 
Spook Stamp Set by Illusionary Artists 

Word Up & Numbers Stamp Set by Illusionary Artists 

 

TAGTASTIC KIT 1 

  

Decoart Media Fluid Acrylics -  Paynes Grey, English Red Oxide, Quinacridone Gold, Titan Buff, Transparent Yellow Oxide

Decoart Chalky Finish Paint - Carbon ( you can use black gesso or premium acrylic paint instead)

Decou-Page glue

 Decoart Media Ultra Matte Varnish

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Industrial style box by Monika Maksym

Hi !
It's Monika here with my newest project. 

This time I will show you how to create quick and easy industrial box.  For my project I’m using 16x 16 x7cm wooden box.

First step was to apply modeling paste through stencils on the lid and on the front. Then, using strong craft glue I’ve added bolt heads and washer on each corner of the box and small cogs on the front. Make sure the glued elements and modeling paste are fully dry before applying black chalky finish or acrylic paint, then rub on a candle stick over the stencilled areas.

  Before adding  a coat of grey chalky paint I’ve used weathered wood medium in random places on each side of the box.

 Next, using medium grade sanding paper I’ve lightly sanded bolts and stencilled areas revealing black paint underneath.

 Washes of Fluid Acrylics in Paynes Grey ,Quinacridone Gold and Red Oxide helped me achive rusty look around the edges and bolts.

Then I’ve stamped the background using waterproof ink pad and my favourite collection of Tech Trauma and Steampunk stamps.

 As a last step I’ve used matt varnish for ultimate vintage look.

Thank You for stopping by, I hope You like my project.

Monika, x

 Products used:

 
Tech Trauma Stamp Set by Illusionary Artists

 

Andy Skinner Stencil - INDUSTRIAL ELEMENTS

 

Andy Skinner Stencil - MADE TO MEASURE 

 

 

Andy Skinner Industrial Elements Bolts/Washers sheet

Decoart Media Fluid Acrylics -  Paynes Grey, English Red Oxide, Quinacridone Gold

Decoart weathered wood medium

Decoart Chalky Finish Paint - Carbon, Revive

Decoart Media Modeling Paste 
Ultra-Matte Varnish

Website: www.ilovecreations.co.uk

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