Garden of Grace: May 2020

Monday, May 18, 2020

Steampunk Altered/Upcycled Book and VIDEO TUTORIAL with VOICE for Little Birdie Crafts

Welcome to my creative space!

Hi everyone! I'm back to share an upcycled project with you today. I altered an old book with steampunk and poppies – a perfect pairing. The gorgeous flowers and clock are fussy cut from the Poppies & Roses collection.

Here's a close-up of the fabulous beetle molded from the Zuri Designs Loveable Bugs set and colored with amazing Little Birdie Metallic Waxes.

I adore living atop a hill in the beautiful countryside of Ohio, but it does have it's limitations when it comes to internet speed which dwindled to nearly nothing when the stay at home orders came down for COVID-19. As a result, I was unable to upload videos for a while. Our service is improving, so I can once again create videos for you! This is my second video with voice. I hope you like it.

In this video I also share techniques using more amazing Little Birdie supplies: Crackle Paste; Tinted Metallic Paints; Primed Chipboard; and Metallic Waxes.

Enjoy!

More close-up photos can be viewed on the Little Birdie Crafts Blog HERE.

Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at the online store.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.
I receive a small commission at not cost to you.

Little Birdie Crafts Supplies
Poppies & Roses Paper Pack 12x12"
Song of the Sea ~ Micro Roses
Song of the Sea ~ Charlie
Song of the Sea ~ Bonita
Primed Chipboard ~ Especially Cogs
Primed Chipboard ~ Cogs
Tinted Metallic Paint ~ Tawny Glint
Tinted Metallic Paint ~ Silver Charm
Tinted Metallic Paint ~ Caribbean Teal
Tinted Metallic Paint ~ Golden Glaze
Tinted Metallic Paint ~ Golden Plum
Tinted Metallic Paint ~ Blue Waltz
Metallic Wax ~ Glimmer Moss
Metallic Wax ~ Aqua Sheen
Metallic Wax ~ Copper Blaze
Metallic Wax ~ Rich Gold
Acrylic Gesso ~ Black
Acrylic Soft Gel Medium Matte
Crackle Paste
Mini Craft Pellets
Silicon Glue

Other Supplies
Zuri Designs ~ Silicone Mold - Lovable Bugs
Vintage Book to Upcycle
Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~ Metallic 2 Kraft Stock Paper Stash, 8x8"
Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~ Quote Chips
Tim Holtz with Sizzix ~ 3-D Texture Fades - Mechanics
Tim Holtz with Ranger - Pumice Stone
Amazing Casting Resin - White

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Monday, May 4, 2020

"Blessed" Mixed Media Wall Hanging for Little Birdie Crafts

Welcome to my creative space!

Spring is in the air and today I'm sharing a spring inspired mixed media wall hanging featuring the gorgeous Little Birdie Crafts Celebrate Life Collection and Primed Chipboard.

I hope you'll hop on over to the Little Birdie Crafts blog for a full photo tutorial showing how I put the wall hanging together and to leave a comment letting me know what you think. You can find that post HERE.

Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at their US online store. For a limited time there is free worldwide shipping on all orders over $99.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at no cost to you.

Thanks for your support!

I've also used Tinted Metallic Paints to color this fabulous resin bee created with a Zuri Designs mold. This is one of their new releases which include this fabulous bee paired with a gorgeous butterfly and another set with two fantastic beetles which you will be seeing in upcoming projects. I've recently discovered these molds with amazing and intricate details which can be found HERE.

Little Birdie Crafts Supplies

Celebrate Life 12x12" Paper Pack

Celebrate Life 6x6" Paper Pack

Celebrate Life Flowers Kimberley

Celebrate Life Flowers Marisa

Celebrate Life Flowers Wendy

Beaded Pollen

Primed Chipboard Flora Hoops

Primed Chipboard Think Positive

Stencil - Feathers 18.5 x 24.5 Cm

Clear Stamps - Melody

Acrylic Gesso - White