Embrace - Mixed Media canvas - Pascale B Scrap

Hello Sweeties,

Today, I'm up on Dusty Attic blog with a mixed-media canvas.

Photo: ArtHouseWhimsy

First, I primed the canvas with white gesso. When done, I covered the background with paper and light modeling pastes to add more interest. Then I added a design with the Dots Stencil and white crackle paste. I let it dry naturally to allow the crackles to appear.

I primed all the chipboard with white gesso. I glued a piece of paper on the Jigsaw Pieces, then covered them with clear crackle paste.

I built my composition to my linking starting with the Jigsaw pieces, then I add the biggest elements such as the Flower Buds #1 and the Spring Blooms #3.

Next, I added the Dandelions and I finished with the Poppy Heads. 

When everything was completely dry, I added some color with black and brown liquid acrylic paints and a lot of water. 

To finish, I added some transparent glitter and a title. 

Dusty Attic products:

• Circuit Stencil – Dusty Attic
• Jigsaw Pieces – Medium – Dusty Attic
• Jigsaw Pieces – Small – Dusty Attic
• Flower Buds #1 – Dusty Attic 
• Dandelions – Dusty Attic
• Spring Blooms #3 – Dusty Attic
• Poppy Heads Small – Dusty Attic

Other products:

• Title - Idea-ology Tim Holtz (Small Talk)
• Art Alchemy Liquid Acrylic - Finnabair Prima (Ink Black, Burnt Sienna);
• Art Extravagance - Finnabair Prima (Paper Paste, White Crackle Paste, Clear Crackle Paste);
• Art Basics - Finnabair Prima (White Heavy Gesso, Light Modeling Paste, 3D Gel Gloss).

Wise Words - Deb Stephens - Mood Board Inspiration

Wise Words, Mixed Media Jigsaw Puzzle by Deb Stephens

Hello Dusty Fans and welcome to my take on the September Mood Board Challenge! This project is a simple mixed media Jigsaw puzzle! The size is great and not overwhelming if you want to start with something small.

I used DA2363 Jigsaw Pieces Medium, and cut a base to match using extra Dusty Attic chipboard sheets I had. (to prevent frustration later I numbered the backs of each Jigsaw piece in order) I then only snipped the small tags holding the puzzle pieces to their frame and separated it from the pieces.

I used two coats of white spray paint primer as I knew I could get good coverage without clogging up all the spaces between the pieces.

Once dry, I placed the pieces back into the frame. Using the mood board colours as inspiration I had some fun with my Ranger alcohol inks, blending solution and an air puffer to move the inks around! I used some Rose Gold foil over the leftover sticky residue and it made the background pop!

Using the mood board colours as inspiration I had some fun with my Ranger alcohol inks, blending solution and a air puffer to move the inks around! I used some Rose Gold foil over the leftover sticky residue and it made the background pop!

Embossing with embossing ink through the

DA1641 Wise words Stencil #8, and then removing to apply blue embossing powder, I got my affirmation message onto my puzzle and heat set it. Once set, I used a white gel pen to add highlights to the brush stroke font.

After this, I removed all the tags to separate the Jigsaw pieces and adhered the frame to the base. I also used a fine line black pen to trace the outlines of the pieces onto the white base. To finish, I applied a thin coat of spray varnish over everything to seal it. Hoping this inspires you to create and have fun!

Altered Canvas - Patricia Basson - Mood Board Inspiration

Hello dear Dusty Attic friends....

Todays share is a Canvas that I created using the April Moodboard colors as inspiration. I used two heart shaped Jigsaw puzzles on the canvas. Now the puzzles are not from Dusty Attic, but I am linking the Jigsaw Pieces that are available in the on-line store should you wish to create something similar....

   

I covered the Canvas with rice-paper, placed the first heart on it and sealed all with clear Gesso. I used paper paste from Finnabair through a stencil. After drying I painted with Yellow Amber Rainbow Color from 13arts mixed with water. 

I shadowed the Heart and the edges of the canvas with some Ink Black Liquid Acrylics. 

I took a few pieces of the second puzzle and foiled them with some Gilding Flakes. I then grunged them with a little Brown Rust effect Paste and Rusty Patina Paste by Cadence. 

The Moon by Nuneka for Dusty Attic and Mini Monarch Butterflies were embossed with Industrial Revolution Embossing Powder from Cosmic Shimmer. I embossed the Foliage # 23 and Leafy Scroll with Taos Sunset Baked Textures by Seth Apter for Emerald Greek.

I then proceeded to layer all the pieces starting with the Leafy Scroll and adding the Puzzle pieces and Foliage with the Moon. I used some Phoenix Effect Paste from Finnabair to add some sparkle and shine to the grungy look of the canvas.

Added elements are a Resin frame, also foiled and a Paperdoll and Transparent wings from Tim Holtz. 

I do hope someone feels inspired to create something similar...

In the Dusty Attic On-line shop you will find all the items I have used.

Foliage # 23

DA 2594

Moons # 1 By Nuneka

DA 2740

Mini Monarch Butterfly

DA 2385

Leafy Scroll

DA 0764

Jigsaw Pieces

DA 2363

Thank you for looking and Happy Crafting....

Enter the challenge yourself for a chance to win a $50 (AUD) credit for two lucky winners to the Dusty Attic website so you can choose your very own pieces you would like to use. This is where to enter Aprils 2021's Mood Board challenge, use these amazing  colours and image to inspire you to create layouts, cards, whatever you wish, mainly have fun. Just add your entry into the comments section, it's that easy! Remember to have some Dusty chipboard on your entry.

We are all grown-up children really. 

 Our lives are made up of childhood 

and adulthood, all together. 

So one should go back in search 

of what was loved and 

found to be real. 

~Audrey Hepburn~

every Photo tells a Story - Kristy Abela - Mood Board Inspiration

 Hi Crafters!

I really enjoyed the Mood Board this month. I found some amazing masculine themed paper in the new releases from 13@rts. There is a more laid back set and this one here is aimed at teenagers. Its not often we get young male inspiration and this new release is page after page of great ideas. I loved the composition on this piece and really let the paper speak for itself. All it needed was some dimensional accents from our favourite Dusty Attic chipboard and some clever composition. Instead of talking about how I decorated the chipboard I thought I would give you some tips and hints on composition. Let me know on our Facebook page if they help!

 I treated myself to something new from the Tim Holtz release and found this tissue paper. Perfect for my puzzle pieces! I used Gel Medium to stick it down and used a light spritz of water to peel off the excess once the underneath layer of Gel medium was dry. Then I added another layer to seal it. Either gloss or matt gel will do the job. If you don't have any Tissue paper you can always paint the chipboard pieces white and use your favourite stamps to get a similar effect!

 

 

I really wanted to highlight the circle in the background and use it as the frame for my composition. You will notice that I haven't added any dimensional accents on the left hand side so the eye is really drawn to the collage within the circle. To enhance it I used some regular old string, brushed some water based black dye, and a few staples... Nothing says teen grunge like dirty water and bits of metal!

I matted the background with black Bazzil to frame the composition and I used my finger to run some black paint around the edge of the photo. This created two black square-ish shapes on the page. Repetition of shapes helps create cohesion and also framed the photo in amongst all the bright colours to draw the eye to what was important.

 

 

To give the chipboard some place to 'sit' I created a neutral texture in the background with my favourite accessory, Plasterers tape!! I love this stuff because you can cut it at different angles to create some amazing shapes. It also helps to give your mediums something to stick to. Can you see the the gold leaf flakes? How cool are these and they give a touch of an electroplated influence to a page. Can you see how the mesh tape in the background gives it a place to rest? I applied the tacky glue with a pallet knife and because of the ridges you can get a really random effect when you brush off the excess.

 

 

 I wanted to colour the chipboard to tie in with the background palette. Because it is so bright, adding more colours would confuse the focal point. In this composition we have used black and white as part of our palette. When creating with bright colours we need to 'calm the page down' at some point otherwise our eyes get overwhelmed. Without black and white to do this, grey becomes a great option as a neutral! To break up the layers of chipboard I added some interest by dabbing texture paste on the Broken Bits - Bricks with a brush. I added some variation of colour with chalk paints. If you don't have texture paste you can add some sand to acrylic paint and get the same effect. 

 

 

 

 A plain white title on top of all the crazy was all I needed to finish it off. See how I used the Grey again to frame what was important on the page? 

I hope that you gained some clever tips to help with your next project.

 

 

Products used

Broken Bits #9

Jigsaw pieces - Medium

Perforated mesh

Title - Every photo tells a story

Triangle Panel - Small

Mini Brackets

Sweet Memories - Kristy Abela

Hi FANAttic's...

Here is my second Antonis Tzanidakis inspired Dusty Attic inspiration.

I love doing canvas and seeing as this is my birthday month... I took this opportunity to remind myself that self love, fidelity to a worthy cause and sweet memories are all I need. Have a look and see how I get this one done.   

I love these mini Polaroid Chip boards.

There are so many useful pieces in one.

I keep the squares to use instead of foam tape...

These page tabs are super cool to break up layers in the matt. 

I covered a canvas approximately 5" x 7" with book pages and vintage papers. I used some clear crackle paste around the edges because I knew I wanted to add something to the background to age it. While the crackle was still wet I added my jigsaw pieces to it as this will double as an adhesive. I pushed the pieces into the paste to remove a little bit of height and add an extra edge for the adhesive.

I lay my chipboard and basic elements onto my dried background using the puzzle pieces as a platform. I had to use an off cut to fill the area behind the photo. 

 I then painted the individual pieces in a variety of vintage shades with paint by Stamperia. I wasn't really concerned with the paint coming onto the background as I was hoping for a happy accident and a little more variation in colour once I had oiled the canvas.

I completely covered the canvas with an oil paint in Burnt Umber. It looks pretty scary when you see all the work you have put into it covered in what looks like mud! With a moist wipe I removed the paint leaving behind what is essentially a stain. How good does the crackle look!! When you use an oil paint it is fully water resistant and won't bleed if you add water to newer layers. 

I used a few left overs from the background to create a matt and inked the edges with Distress Oxide in Vintage Linen.

Before laying down my elements I added some sisal and some linen and lace textural elements to emphasize the aging. I then did some dry brushing with white gesso. I then went over the canvas with some wax in Aged Brass to break up what looked like too much vintage... After all what says vintage more than a bit of dulled metal. 

Thanks for looking & make sure you go on over to our group Dusty FANattics and see how other people have been inspired to use their chippy.

Chipboard Used

Jigsaw pieces - Medium

Foilage #1

Butterflies #2

Mini Captions #10

Polaroid Frame Set #5

Abela Artistry