tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31923606559212270672024-03-05T21:15:48.849-05:00starrgazer createsMy artistic musings.Rheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946871947753103346noreply@blogger.comBlogger319125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192360655921227067.post-57497515332188152062016-05-28T08:29:00.000-04:002016-05-28T08:31:05.455-04:00Steampunk Mermaid BoxHello to my dedicated readers!<br />
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It has been a really long time since I have blogged. Life has been busy and I truly lost my creative mojo when all of my design team commitments stopped at the same time. It seems that good old <a href="http://www.alphastamps.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=160529RF&sort=2a&&page=1">Alpha Stamps</a> has brought back my magic as they recently asked me to do a guest project. The theme was right up my alley, so I could not resist. <br />
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For this piece I used Graphic 45's <a href="http://www.alphastamps.com/p19960/Voyage_Beneath_the_Sea_12x12_Paper_Pad/product_info.html">Voyage Beneath the Sea</a> paper. The colors are amazing and the content was perfect for this mash up.<br />
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Since I absolutely love working with Dresden, I used a nice selection of turquoise <a href="https://secure.alphastamps.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=turquoise+dresden&osCsid=9f561b38570556f81d5b85375af276fb&x=0&y=0">trim</a> to really make this treasure chest seem regal and I think it did the trick!<br />
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Of course most of my projects are covered in lots of metal bits, so I used a great variety of metal and chipboard gears, some ocean themed embellishments and I added some tine glass spheres too.<br />
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I just loved the juxtaposition of the ocean theme with the industrial gears.<br />
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Of course Alpha Stamps has so many amazing <a href="http://www.alphastamps.com/Collage_Sheets/c1/index.html?osCsid=9f561b38570556f81d5b85375af276fb">collage sheets</a>, so I had to use a variety of steampunk ones to complete my project. <br />
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I chose not to hinge my project so that I could just take the lid off, but this <a href="http://www.alphastamps.com/p20328/3D_Treasure_Chest/product_info.html">treasure chest</a> has so many options to add hardware.<br />
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I filled my little box with some sea glass I had on hand. A perfect vessel for my ocean treasures!<br />
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I hope you enjoyed today's post! It was so fun to work for Alpha Stamps once again and I truly appreciate your readership folks!<br />
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RheaRheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946871947753103346noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192360655921227067.post-48925055517475665252015-10-11T10:02:00.000-04:002015-10-11T10:02:37.235-04:00Magical Woman<br />
This is admittedly quite different for me! I do not usually use people in my art, let alone try to draw them. After a few You Tube videos on "how to draw" a few different things, I set out to create my journal page for a round robin I am in locally. The theme of this book is Magical Women.<br />
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Since I am not present at the meetings to share my techniques, I thought I would write about a few things I did here. It feels good to dust off the old blog! To start out this page I added a layer of Tim Holt's tissue paper with soft gloss gel. I then followed with a thin coat of white gesso.<br />
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Next came sketching with pencil while watching many videos. I had to just make peace with some elements I was not happy with. I then started to add some flesh color and hair lines with oil pastels. Pitt pens, brush markers and whatever was in my art journal tackle box added lots of elements to this mixed media spread. <br />
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To get the stencil pattern on the hair I used Pan Pastel in black, it added a great texture. The purple/blue background started off with some acrylic paint, but also ended up with oil pastels and gelatos before I was happy with the shade. I used a fixative before adding in my stickel swirls, and glued on sequins. There was a bit of flicking done with a white paint pen as well somewhere in the process. <br />
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My magical women was inspired by "The Mists of Avalon," one of my favorite books with strong magical women. Those that resided on the isle were marked by crescent moons on their foreheads. I am hopeful the recipient likes my entry in her magical book!<br />
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The inspiration continues after learning so much from <a href="http://tworzysko.blogspot.com/">Finnabair</a>! I have also used a lot of her product in this project as well since I am on such a kick. It was great getting back to a classic steampunk look, my absolute favorite!</div>
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The focal of the piece is actually a Masonite kit from <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/">Retro Cafe Art</a> that I have been hording for some time. I added Finnabair's silver micro beads and lots of layers of resin to achieve really great dimensional wings. For the mica heart I made a great discovery. I was able to dye my mica with alcohol inks prior to using them to customize the color. This opens up so many possibilities with the mica I have on hand!<br />
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The heart also has lots of Finabair's mechanicals which were also coated with resin. I love to layer the metal pieces to achieve different looks.<br />
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The base of this hanging is a burlap panel. I love how this provides for a natural texture to begin with. I also used lots of die cuts, Masonite shapes, metal bits, found objects and wooden embellishments in the collage. All of it was brought together with the use of gesso, a dusting of metallic finishes and some mica flakes.<br />
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I made this piece specifically to keep my big designing dreams alive. I have not been active with a team for a while and it is part of my creative life that I truly miss!</div>
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Rheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946871947753103346noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192360655921227067.post-78562559400490795942015-08-30T17:01:00.000-04:002015-08-30T17:01:29.981-04:00Mechanical Row Houses<br />
These fun little houses have lived in my mind for some time now, so I was pleased to finally take the time to make them. I used small wooden house shaped blanks along with a ton of products from Prima and Finnabair to create these sweet mixed media treasures.<br />
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To start things out I primed my houses with black gesso. I then added my roof lines with 3D Gloss gel and Black Sand Texture Paste, both such dreamy products. The versatility of the gel is amazing, I was able to use it both with her glitter and mica flakes.<br />
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I love the texture of the roof tops. The sand paste is especially fun for this application. And yes, it took a really long time to dry!<br />
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I went a little nuts with the silver micro beads again too.<br />
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There are two more of these fun houses in process, but I just could not wait to show them off to you all!<br />
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<br />Rheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946871947753103346noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192360655921227067.post-53149932204337438312015-08-28T11:27:00.000-04:002015-08-28T11:27:12.616-04:00Brave Girl Canvas<br />
I have been a long time fan of Melody Ross and her various online classes. I love her style and the meaningful messages she sends through her art. I set out a few weeks back to create a canvas that embraced a little bit of her style and some of her teachings and this is what I created. <br />
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I loved using a different color palate than I usually do. This took me outside of my typical artistic output right away, but it was perfect for the project. I used lots of embellishments I had on hand, and I created my own with the use of letters, tissue paper and scraps. </div>
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There are many layers in the background that made for lots of texture. I used stencils along with gel medium and gesso to create lots of interest. To bring some of my layers back out and outline my collage elements, I used pencil and even permanent marker to color the raised parts and make marks around certain shapes. </div>
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Here is a close up of one corners of the piece so you can see all the wonderful layers. It is not perfect! There are some things that I would have considered mistakes or issues in the past. I have learned to embrace these imperfections as that is what makes it my own.</div>
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I hope you liked what I shared today! It is so nice to be back in the land of inspiration again!</div>
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Rheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946871947753103346noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192360655921227067.post-25575526847797777272015-08-23T14:41:00.000-04:002015-08-23T14:41:19.484-04:00More Finnabair Inspiration<br />
Hello folks! Sorry it has been a bit quiet on the blog this month! It has been a wonderful summer filled with vacation days, long weekends, and a little bit of art respite for me. Sometimes it is best to embrace the quiet times as when my mojo returns, it usually does so with fervor.<br />
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I am here today to show off some more work that incorporates a ton of Finnabair products and some of her techniques. I have decided to also take a creative risk and try out for her design team. I long for deadlines, project constraints and a creative clan that designs and inspires a community of like minded people. When I am doing this, I am so happy!<br />
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I created this canvas piece specifically for this entry. It shows my hidden dream in the corner. There are layers and layers of mediums on top of a burlap panel. This provided for great texture in the background. Some of the mediums used include Black Gesso, Clear Texture Paste, 3D Gloss Gel and silver micro beads. </div>
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As you can see I used a ton of Finnabair's metal embellishments, along with the mediums. Her pieces are perfectly made for layering to create interest. I wanted to cover up the place where I tied on the hanger, so combined some of Finn's pieces to some coveted buttons. I love when a treasure finds the perfect home. </div>
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Now this book I made straight away after taking several of Finnabair's classes. I was so inspired from her teachings as well as a recent trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts to see the Frida and Diego art exhibit, that I decided to make a book blending these ideas. The book is actually for a round robin, so it will travel and many people will work in it.<br />
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I am happy to report that it is quite sturdy due to the use of the 3D Gloss Gel. I also layered on lots of micro beads and mica further cementing down my dimensional elements. This gives me some piece of mind as it makes it's way around my art circle. <br />
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It has been so refreshing coming back to my blog with new knowledge and inspiration! Thank you so much for following along! I appreciate your readership as always!</div>
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Rheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946871947753103346noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192360655921227067.post-4549547323390418952015-07-18T10:32:00.000-04:002015-07-18T10:33:19.775-04:00Finnabair classes!<br />
I was so excited when I discovered that a scrapbook shop called <a href="http://www.scrappychiclivonia.com/">Scrappy Chic</a> in Livonia, Michigan was going to be hosting Finnabair in July. I decided to have a little art binge and take all the classes and I am so glad I did. So here I am fresh from two full days of fun, with four classes total and I am here to show off my work. <br />
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First up was "Daydreamer." This was a collage on canvas using darker effects, which I absolutely loved.<br />
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As you can see Frida Kahlo was my focal. I recently went and saw the Frida and Diego exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts, so I took lots of inspiration from there. I thought she was the perfect subject for the large headdressess that are signature Finnabair sytle.<br />
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The next course was called Over Emotional. I liked having the chance to stretch myself a bit with an alternate color palate and style. While I don't think it is something I would repeat in terms of color, I am pleased with the outcome. <br />
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On of my favorite tricks used in lots of classes lately is adding some pencil at the end. It is amazing how this small element can really change the level of detail on a piece. You can see some of my doodling at the bottom here.<br />
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So much rich and fun texture. There is so much for the eye to take in on every one of these projects.<br />
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The start of day two was a Rich and Textured Layout class (gasp). I don't think that there has ever been a layout on my blog, because this is just not my thing. I decided to go with it anyway since I had traveled for the classes and I was glad I did. There were still lots of techniques and products to try out. The kits for the classes were beyond amazing, I am so pleased with what I still have left!</div>
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The image here came from my dad's stash. Since he is an antique dealer he has a ton of junk. I told him about my project and I got a slew of fun cabinet cards to play with! Score!<br />
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Last up was the ARTifact. This was clearly my favorite, with no people to worry about as I am actually not much for featuring people in my work. Anyhow, the focal here was a paintbrush, again provide by going through dad's junk. Lots of fun industrial touches were added by the way of gears, nuts, bolts and even some great metal wings.<br />
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What an amazing two days of artful bliss! Thanks so much to Scrappy Chic and of course to Finn for a beautiful presentation of classes. I am so glad I made the trip.<br />
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RheaRheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946871947753103346noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192360655921227067.post-39434464934567936712015-06-25T18:38:00.000-04:002015-06-25T18:38:09.217-04:00Abandoned Art!<br />
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I had made this project quite awhile ago for Graphic 45 and it was recently shared in my awesome farewell <a href="http://post/">post</a>. I could not believe the outpouring of love and comments, it is something I will certainly treasure. Anyhow, I decided that this project needed to be abandoned in the wild for someone else to enjoy! It always feels good to put a little love out into the world. <br />
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What started as a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtAbandonment/">Facebook Group</a> has evolved to an "art movement" with "art abandoneers" all across the world. There is even a book that has been published! It is really fun to see the amazing things that people leave as a beautiful random act of kindness. <br />
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I had been carrying around my little house for several days with the intent to leave it somewhere, but I could not find the right spot. My day job took me to Lansing for a meeting and I had the idea to see if I could drop it in a really urban location. This interactive art piece was a perfect spot. There is a tag on the back of the project explaining that it is free art and contact information to report their experience if they choose.<br />
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Here are additional photos of my project. I love the roof that I made with a die cut by Tim Holtz, it turned out so super cute.<br />
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There is lots of metal added to the front of this little fairy house. I also used a lot of fussy cutting and flowers to add more texture and interest. <br />
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So I am totally blissed out on art! I have just returned from a lovely art filled weekend at <a href="http://smittendust.blogspot.com/">Smittendust</a>, a beautiful art studio in Diamondale, Michigan. Dusty, our hostess, had <a href="http://kristenrobinson.typepad.com/">Kristen Robinson</a> teaching classes all weekend long and I indulged in every one of them. </div>
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Dusty made each class participant a name tag filled with relaxing lavender. What a great token to remember this weekend! Above you can also see a super sweet tiny house made by Kristen that I won in a raffle.<br />
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Day one was right up my alley with the first offering called <u>A tale in my heart - plaster, wax and paperclay shadowbox</u>. We actually made two pieces as the class progressed. Kristen is so generous in her teaching and her super duper class kits. </div>
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Day two was <u>Divine Bangles</u> and the title was aptly named. We did so many different things through the course of the day such as etching, soldering and adding patina. We also fold formed and did some basic metal working techniques. As you can see not everything is complete, I have a bunch more wire and some assembly to do soon and I am really looking forward to it. <br />
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Then on to day three with <u>Grunged up and Glamorous - Upcycled Journal</u>. I had so much fun playing with these ideas and techniques. </div>
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There are lots of transparent elements through the use of packaging, upcycled materials and glassine. I loved adding lots of stitching with a sewing machine too. Thanks to my art gal Joanne for sharing and a few teaching moments on her machine too.<br />
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One of the stickers from our cute kit boxes wandered into my book. It is a sweet reminder of the day and this little junk journal is the perfect home for it.<br />
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These pages are filled with all kinds of fun. I used resin paper, strings, feathers, tatted butterflies...whatever I could find to create texture and interest.<br />
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I was able to utilize lots of resin elements I had on hand. Finding the opportunity to incorporate previously made components is always a good thing. <br />
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Here is another peek at my fantastic book as a whole. It is really something that needs to be seen in person, the pictures just do not capture how special it really is.<br />
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Thanks to all who actually made it to the end here! It was such a great weekend and it really did deserve a nice long homage! If you are ever offered the chance to take one of Kristen's classes, I highly recommend it.<br />
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Rheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946871947753103346noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192360655921227067.post-8816587897092276672015-06-07T09:51:00.000-04:002015-06-07T09:51:52.413-04:00House Shrine<br />
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So yesterday one of my art pals, Andy, posted a "permission slip" to go to your studio to make art on Facebook. This is the result of my play time yesterday and I am so pleased with the outcome.<br />
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The base was from the wood section of a big box craft store. I had primed it with black gesso long ago, and today was the day that leg work paid off. The jumping point on my basic technique was when I started to edge the house with Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel (UTEE) in bronze. I realized that I could make the look of patina by adding in a little turquoise Iced enamels while the UTEE was still hot. <br />
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In this image you can see how I made my Tim Holtz hardware match the project with the use of Vintaj patina. I also love the little heart embellishments. They are made of wood and I used more Iced Enamels, this time in ivory to create some contrast. A vellum heart cut out by Heidi Swap was layered on each heart for extra detail. <br />
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This bee bezel I made a few weekends ago found it's home along with some other metal bits and pieces from B'sue Boutiques. Again, the use of the patina helps to bring everything together and create a cohesive look even with different metals. <br />
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As you can see I got really crazy with the UTEE. I ended up doing the whole outside of the house with the stuff. To add some texture I used a script stamp while the UTEE was still hot. To blend it a bit, I used the heat gun over the stamped words to erase and blend some of the texture back. More patina was added and wiped off to make the letters pop.<br />
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My intent was to create lots of depth by having different layers of embellishments. I mounted the focal butterfly on a box lid so it would stand out from the back. The heart banner was made from a scrap of cardboard that was embossed and distressed. It was a challenge to solve the bottom of my shrine, I got stuck a few times on my composition, but in the end I worked it all out!<br />
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Here you can see the inside edges just a bit. Layers of tissue tape and stickles make for lots of texture. Also you can see a tiny glimpse of the embossed metal that I used in the very back.<br />
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This project was made especially for <a href="http://canvascorp.com/">Canvas Corp</a> and the release of their <a href="http://shop.canvascorpbrands.com/collections/boots-n-saddle">Boots n Saddle</a> paper line. </div>
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I was thrilled with the challenge to find "junk" in a Western theme, a theme I would not typically gravitate towards. The stuff I found surprised me. I not only had quite a few fun bits in my stash, I readily found some charms at a big box store to suite this genre. <br />
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The steer is actually from a belt or a broken bit of jewelry. Part of an odd lot from an estate sale I think. There is one vintage Cracker Jack toy in there as well as a rope from a Clue game. It is amazing what you can find when you start to think outside the box.<br />
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The rusty stars were from a recent exchange with my local Multi Media Mavens. Jill gave these stars to me and they are the perfect addition to this project. I added some color with a touch of German silver gilders paste (I got a new color!!!!) and mounted them in a way that leaves two of them free to move.<br />
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To create a title for the piece that goes with the paper line, I used my trusty Dymo label maker once again. In order to alter the title, I used gilders paste, creating cohesiveness by using the paste consistenlty throughout the project. <br />
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Here is a nice shot of the texture I achieved by layering all kinds of products. I used Tattered Angels high impact paints, Vintaj Patinas, Tim Holtz Rock Candy and also alcohol inks. Lots of fun stuff to play with to get this super aged look.<br />
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So I am absolutely blessed to be a part of a small clan of women who meet monthly around our common interest of art. We are the Multi Media Mavens, however I tend to refer to them as my Mavens. <br />
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Sometimes we have challenges, sometimes we have exchanges, and sometimes we just chat and have show and tell. This month the prompt was to make or decorate envelopes. At first I was not all that inspired by the task as I had no plan, but once I previewed the first batch of Brittney's envies, I was excited to play. </div>
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I followed Brittney's lead with the use of bright colors and watercolor paper. I decided to use what I had on hand to make these so I used some metallic calligraphy ink I had picked up at an estate sale along with watercolor paper from an auction. Some of the paper actually had sketches on it from the previous artist. I thought that added a nice touch to some of the envies. </div>
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I stuck with complementary colors as I knew they would be getting swished together with the saran wrap resist I did. To get this look simply wet your paper, wet some saran wrap, layer the wrap over the paper and drip your inks into the cracks of the paper. You can then play and let the colors drip and mix together.<br />
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I left the saran wrap in place overnight for it to dry. You can see in the one below, that I was rushing and did not leave the saran wrap as long, the results were a bit different. </div>
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To make these envelopes after colorizing my paper, I used a template called a diagolope. I simply traced it, cut it and glued it together. I also lined the inside with coordinating paper (no image.)<br />
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To add a bit of texture I could not resist adding a little newly acquired Sari ribbon. This was my first time playing with this material and it will not be my last. I love the texture and vibrant colors. I think it made for a cute closure, along with eyelets for reinforcement. </div>
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I used 7 gypsies Serengeti paper along with a Solo Shadowbox to make this traveling treasure. I tried to stay with an African theme to create this worldly assemblage.<br />
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The outside of the box was covered in paper tape to give it texture and alter it a little bit. I also used burlap to give a backdrop to the smaller insets. This adds a rustic element. <br />
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The treasures inside started with the 7 gypsies charms. I added from my own stash and I also made a special trip to my local bead shop to find a few unique things to round out my theme. Many of the objects have been altered with patina or gilders paste.<br />
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In this piece I added some text and imagery via rub ons. I absolutely am loving the arrow trend that is happening right now and I have added a few here and there to help the eye travel. You can also see that I used rub ons in some of the empty areas. <br />
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As always I absolutely loved creating this piece and I just adore being able to share with you! Thank you for stopping by!<br />
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So my loyal followers will know that I have an amazing crafty outlet store close at hand. Well a recent score at said score evolved into a full day of inspiration and fun. I managed to get a giant bottle of Lisa Pavelka's Magic Glos for only $12.50 when it retails for fifty dollars. With my trusty UV light I set out to layer it up and boy did I have fun!<br />
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As you can see I was quite productive. I just could not stop once inspiration struck and the product was so simple to use, no mixing! Now, I love my Ice Resin, but the swiftness of this product for the purpose of layering was just awesome. <br />
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Other mixed media supplies used included a ton of Iced Enamels, Art Ingredients (glass glitter, micro beads, mica) Vintaj patinas and gilders paste. </div>
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The one pictured above turned out really cute. It is so outside of my go to colors and I am proud of myself for being brave and embracing these vibrant colors. I used turquoise Iced Enamels in the background and Heidi Swap embellishments. Her product stood up well to the resin as they are plastic.<br />
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This bezel was inspired by the charm that I found while rooting through my drawers of junk. I thought that a Dymo label would stand up well to the resin and I was right. I think adding text in this manner with resin is perfect. In this one I also used some of Finnabair's Art Ingredients. The tiny silver beads look great suspended in two separate layers of resin.<br />
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Another sample with a Dymo Label reads "love" above. On this one I used the Iced Enamels on the outside of the bezel. The distressed look is perfect for my style. These other small projects have all kinds of junk inside: keys, watch parts, washers, glass glitter and shattered mica. </div>
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One feature I really liked with this system was the quickness of the resin set up with the help of the UV light. I was able to create layers and layers very quickly this way by systematically working on several pieces at a time. <br />
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Another experiment with color below. The turquoise, red and black reminds me of Day of the Dead and I am sure I will find a project for it someday!<br />
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I kept the one above on top super simple and just layered different types of shattered mica. I think may add a rub on sentiment eventually, it is crying out for just a little bit more, as is the faux Drusy below that I experimented with. I can never leave well enough alone when it comes to my art!</div>
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This was such a fun day of pure artistic play, it energized me in so many ways!</div>
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This project has been in the making for quite some time. I started it when I recently made a large order from <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/">Retro Art Cafe</a>, where I got the doll base. </div>
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The caged portion of the doll is covered in turquoise Iced Enamels. I love the shabby metal look it gives. Since I did not seal it with resin as intended, it chipped a little, but I liked the effect. </div>
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On the bottom of the doll I added lots of fun things. Strings and scraps from Sari ribbon, gears, hearts and even some old vacuum tubes. A few customized bezels were also added for movement and additional meaning. <br />
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My project finally came together once I got some stuff from <a href="http://www.bsueboutiques.com/">B'sue Boutiques</a>. I had been having trouble with the face of my doll, but with this lovely brass stamping my gal finally found her personality. </div>
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I enhanced the face with Vintaj patinas, gilders paste and some stickels. I think it ended up working out quite well. You can also see another custom bezel is tied on here with some more Sari ribbon, which was from B'sue as well. I really loved it more than I would ever imagine, with it's bright vivid colors. <br />
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I liked the shape of the hearts as well as the colors I chose. Here I layered on three similar elements to create interest and depth. It is always good to repeat patterns. <br />
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The wings of my steampunk Santos doll are enhanced with Inka Gold, stenciling and lots of gilders paste. I even edged some things out with graphite to be sure I had good definition. </div>
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This was a super fun project for me that is really outside of my usual work, but I really enjoyed it. I hope you did too!<br /></div>
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This project for <a href="http://graphic%2045/">Graphic 45</a> was inspired by the new <a href="http://www.g45papers.com/products/artisan-style-category">Artisan Style</a> paper line and a score of some blank blocks at an outlet store. The blocks actually came with paper and embellishments for a Christmas themed project, but I had other plans for them. </div>
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I kept the project pretty simple for once and I was really working to not over embellish or add too much stuff. For those of you who regularly follow me, you will know that this is indeed a challenge. </div>
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To keep things looking aged, distressed and somewhat cohesive, I used inks, stain and my Dremel tool to bring the project together. <br />
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Another element that I wanted to highlight in this project was the new door knockers from Graphic 45. I just adore these embellishments and the fantastic detail they have. I aged mine a little with the use of patina colored gilders paste. To make this detail appear more substantial I also backed it with a filigree and framed it out with a sticker. <br />
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Another tactic I used in this project that is rare is rounding the corners of my paper. This small detail really added to the project, and I got to use a gadget I have had and rarely use.<br />
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The use of the Artisan Style ephemera also helped this project along. I love that there is no cutting required and you get great imagery to use in your projects. <br />
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There are so many ways you can stack these fun blocks to see different views and details. Yes, I have been playing with my blocks! <br />
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I hope you enjoyed today's post for Graphic 45. There will not be too many of these left as my time with them is up at the end of the month! It has been an amazing experience and I am excited for the new team that has been set up to inspire. </div>
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Rheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946871947753103346noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192360655921227067.post-41982860557910715442015-05-10T18:24:00.000-04:002015-05-10T18:24:11.799-04:00Hand Picked Flower Assemblage<br />
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This piece has been in the works for so long! I found these elements several summers ago and I compiled them as a result of a lesson on flowers from an online class through <a href="http://bravegirlsclub.com/">Brave Girls Club</a>. However, as things sometimes happen, I never really put the piece together. <br />
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I had taken a photo of the assemblage on the trunk I use as a backdrop. The pieces were lying around neglected in a dish for a very long time. I finally had the inspiration to use them when I found the background at a local big box store. I used stains, gilders paste, gesso and paint to create a fun distressed background. </div>
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The play on words with the title "hand picked" I thought was super cute. I used a dymo label maker to make my saying and mounted it on a scrap of Masonite and a Tim Holtz frame. <br />
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The middle of the flower is a cool old rotary phone dial that I picked up at a garage sale in the Upper Peninsula. I am happy to finally put this treasure to good use. </div>
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This was a great departure from my usual use of paper, a true assemblage for sure! Thanks so much as always for stopping by, I wish you much inspiration!</div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It takes some patience to make a project with this many
elements, the key is to be patient and do it in stages. Sometimes walking away from the project to
let glue dry will allow you to come back and see the whole things with fresh
eyes. I find this tactic really helps me to fill in every inch of my art,
which contributes to my own personal style.
After coming back to my work a niche will be calling out for extra junk
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I make these assemblage style trays, I try to attach things
at many different layers of depth. In
this project I used some scrap cardboard to prop up some of my ephemera and
make it stand out.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another little secret I will share is to mist your project with
a sheer Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist at the end to cover up any glue that may
have escaped. This trick will not totally cover the glue, but it will distract
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I mixed in lots of great elements from the 7 Gypsies line along
with my own found elements and treasures to pull this piece off. I love how the old and the new blend
seamlessly together. It is fun to root through your junk drawers and your craft
stash to come up with fun personal things to add to your tray. Another great
idea would be to plan to make one of these before a road trip and then
purposefully seek out your own pressed pennies, ticket stubs and ephemera to
capture a memory in a whole new way!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may have noticed that the base of my tray has been altered a
little bit as well. I used a scrap of paper
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When I heard the news that <a href="http://www.primamarketinginc.com/">Prima Marketing Inc.</a> was hosting an open design team call I decided to give it a try! I am obsessed with their newest line called Relics and Artifacts and I know my work would be well suited to this line (and many others) due to my love for assemblage. Additionally my addiction to their metal embellishments, trinkets and flowers will be quite obvious in this post! So, without further ado, here is my application post to design for a wonderful company that I would be absolutely blessed to represent. P.S. this post is long, please stay tuned!<br />
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This project was inspired by the metal frame as well as a bird's nest I found that had fallen to the ground. I decided I liked the contrast of the delicate nest and nature theme alongside lots of industrial touches and a metal base.<br />
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You may notice that I "hacked" the small gray flowers a bit. They used to have a pearl center, but I replaced them with lots of metal trinkets that fit better with my theme. <br />
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Inside I was sure to embellish in layers to ensure lots of texture and dimension. The background of the box was treated with silver leaf. I intended for the reflective quality of the technique to keep the inside as bright as possible. <br />
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Perhaps my favorite technique in this project was how I created my little bird. I started out with Printery paper I treated with Ice Resin. </div>
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Just after adding resin to both sides of the paper, I sprinkled in some art ingredients from Finnabair: micro beads and frosted mica flakes. After the paper had cured, I used my steel rule die to cut out the bird shape and then I added the gear for an eye, which made for a really cool embellishment!</div>
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For this portion of the application I wanted to showcase my love for assemblage, texture and found objects. I have paired a fair number of Prima metal trinkets and junkyard findings along with a few special treasures to make a fun nostalgic collection.<br />
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To achieve texture in this piece I chose to blend my edges and corners with a treatment of black glitter. I love how this adds some sparkle, but still looks grungy and industrial.<br />
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I found myself drawn to using symmetry more than once as I pieced this together. I framed out the outside corners of the box as well as the large inset. </div>
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One trick that I often use to alter things is to layer them. By adding the tiny gear inside of the hexagon and framing it out with the watch fobs, it created a whole different embellishment. You can also see my layering technique below with the faucet wheels. </div>
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The special touch of a few trinkets that are vintage also give this piece a bit more of a story. A vintage clip, a skeleton key, found safety pins from button cards, anything like this can give a piece personal meaning. I also love these old jacks and how the color has been worn off of them through play!<br />
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In this project I really wanted my love for mixed media to shine through. The focal of this project is from the new Archival Cast Relics and Artifacts line and I am just absolutely in love with these art elements. <br />
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The plaster pieces are easy to alter and they accept so many different mediums. I have layered on so many things and they still look fantastic!<br />
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Peeking out from behind the heart is a snippet of Cartographer paper. The map symbolism for me represents growth, new journeys and a global point of view. All things I hope to get with a potential new design team appointment! I love incorporating personal meaning and symbolism into my work, I think it makes it just a little bit extra special.<br />
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Last up is just a quick snapshot of a project that really shows off the new microbeads as well as some sweet gray flowers. While this project is not totally Prima, I absolutely love the texture that those tiny beads gave this project and I wanted to show off this creative application of yet another amazing Prima product. <br />
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The addition of all the microbeads at the end really adds to the texture I created on this project. I admit it was a little scary to slather my project in glue at the end, but it was worth it. <br />
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I am running low on those amazing butterflies from Graphic 45. This is a great way to pay homage to a retired supply!<br />
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While there is not a ton of paper in this project, I do love the snips of Artisan Style that I used in this project. What a lovely paper line!<br />
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I have been so excited for these new Archival Cast Relics and Artifacts by Prima to come out. They are just as amazing as I had hoped, and no matter what you do to them, you can make it work. This project is proof of that!</div>
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I started by staining a Walnut Hallow plaque I had on hand. I followed up with an edging of glitter and then some Inka gold. The stenciled words are actually with the Inka gold too and I rather like how they turned out. <br />
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The heart was treated with many mediums, too many in fact. In the end I coated it with super fine glitter and accepted all the bumps and texture since I had played just a little too much. The wings were treated with silver leaf and I think it worked perfect. <br />
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Under the heart is a wooden medallion thing that I purchased at a big box store. I also treated it with leafing and matted it with paper from the Cartographer paper line. <br />
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Wow, was I inspired with this one! In this project I challenged myself to use lots of goodies from Prima Marketing. The Printery paper line was the source of inspiration for this shadowbox. </div>
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The base is a <a href="http://shop.canvascorpbrands.com/collections/stands-trays/products/solo-tray-black">7 Gypsies</a> shadowbox tray. I chose to have the small cubbies on the side, as you can really orientate the tray in any way you want for different looks. </div>
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I have paired a fair number of Prima metal trinkets and junkyard findings along with a few special treasures to make a fun nostalgic collection.<br />
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To achieve texture in this piece I chose to blend my edges and corners with a treatment of black glass glitter from Finnabair. I love how this adds some sparkle, but still looks grungy and industrial.<br />
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I found myself drawn to using symmetry more than once as I pieced this together. I framed out the outside corners of the box as well as the large inset. </div>
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One trick that I often use to alter things is to layer them. By adding the tiny gear inside of the hexagon and framing it out with the watch fobs, it created a whole different embellishment. You can also see my layering technique below with the faucet wheels. </div>
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The special touch of a few trinkets that are vintage also give this piece a bit more of a story. A vintage clip, a skeleton key, found safety pins from button cards, anything like this can give a piece personal meaning. I also love these old jacks and how the color has been worn off of them through years of play!<br />
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Rheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946871947753103346noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192360655921227067.post-34086802490540890062015-04-03T11:05:00.001-04:002015-04-03T11:05:06.812-04:00Botanica Tea Altered Box<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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This is a fun springy project made for <a href="http://www.g45papers.com/">Graphic 45</a> with <a href="http://www.g45papers.com/products/botanical-tea-category">Botanical Tea</a>. </div>
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This project started off with a Small Matchbook Box that I had primed with gesso one day when I did not have any creative mojo. The white backdrop made for a perfect Botanical Tea spring scene. <br />
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So recently <a href="http://www.g45papers.com/">Graphic 45</a> featured the nicest spotlight on <a href="http://g45papers.typepad.com/graphic45/2015/03/find-peace-in-creativity-with-rhea-freitag.html">me!</a> Not only did we have to answer a few questions, but we had to make a tutorial in our favorite crafting avenue. I chose to make a small shadowbox with <a href="http://www.g45papers.com/products/raining-cats-and-dogs-category">Raining Cats and Dogs</a> and the snapguide is below. <br />
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Check out <a href="http://snp.gd/hbpcb2">How to Make a Small Shadow Box</a> by <a href="https://snapguide.com/rhea-freitag/" target="_blank">Rhea Freitag</a> on <a href="https://snapguide.com/">Snapguide</a>.</div>
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The color palate in this line is great. There is so much contrast. It makes for a busy project, but I usually like lots of layers!<br />
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The metal flower above was faux enameled. This gives it so much texture and age. The same technique was used on the filigree below. <br />
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I found yet another place to sneak in those cute red mushrooms. I just adore those things!</div>
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The resin butterfly below has some patina colored gilders paste added to highlight the edges. It also helps to bring it more into the intended color palate. </div>
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Thank you so much for stopping by! Happy Spring to you! (at least there is sunshine in Michigan...but it is still way too cold.)</div>
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Cheers, </div>
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<br />Rhea</div>
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