Romantic Shabby Heart for Little Birdie Crafts

 

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This dreamy and romantic home decor piece features loads of gorgeous Little Birdie Crafts supplies including the MDF Heart, gorgeous flowers handcrafted by beautiful women in India, chipboard, and mixed media products. 

As spring turns to summer, we see lots of birds in our lovely rural setting as they flit across our property and among the trees looking for food. I just adore the sweet bluebird on this Decoupage Paper and couldn't resist adding another with the sweet Garden Bird flourished chipboard. These amazing Little Birdie Flowers are such a delight to work with to create a beautiful floral cluster across the heart.

Be sure to hop on over to the Little Birdie blog where I have a full photo tutorial with all the details on how I created this lovely and romantic heart card HERE. Thanks for stopping over there to leave a comment.

Thank you Little Birdie, for providing supplies used in this project!

If you would like to see a full supply list, please scroll down.

Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at their online store.

Be sure to check out the current sales HERE.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.

A couple close-ups for you:

Little Birdie Crafts Supplies

MDF Wood Coaster - Heart 8"X8"

Decoupage Paper A4 - Floral Excellence

Little Birdie Handmade Flower - English Roses, Pearl Pink

Little Birdie Handmade Flower - Queenie, Celebrate Life

Little Birdie Handmade Flower - Gianna, Celebrate Life

Little Birdie Handmade Flower - Eva, Shabby Chic

Little Birdie Handmade Flower - Bonita, Shabby Chic

Little Birdie Handmade Flower - Izabela, Shabby Chic

Little Birdie Handmade Flower - Julita, Shabby Chic

Little Birdie Handmade Flower - Polina, Shabby Chic

Little Birdie Handmade Flower - Charlie, Song Of The Sea

Little Birdie Handmade Flower - Micro Roses, Song Of The Sea

Handmade Pearl Butterflies - Fairy Sparkle Embellishment

Laser Cut Primed Chipboard - Garden Bird

Laser Cut Primed Chipboard - Blooms and Vines

Thincut Metal Dies Set - Cogs and Wheels

Acrylic Gesso- White

Deco Magic Decoupage Glue - Matte

Little Birdie Reusable Stencil - Flora Enchante 7.3"x 9.7"

Other Supplies

Stampendous ~ Embossing Powder - Capri

Ranger ~ Embossing Powder - Seafoam White

Mix'd Media Inc - Embossing Powder, Leather

Clear Rhinestones

Tim Holtz Sanding Block

Heat Tool

Beacon ~ Fabri-Tac

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"Smile" Mixed Media Wooden Heart for Little Birdie Crafts

 

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Summer is winding down and with autumn approaching, I thought I would create a lovely home decor piece with these beautiful fall colors featured in the gorgeous Little Birdie Crafts Poppies and Roses Collection. I've used a mix of beautiful flowers and amazing chipboard pieces as well. 

I hope you'll hop on over to the Little Birdie Crafts blog for a full photo tutorial explaining how I created this shabby mixed media heart including details on how to alter flower colors to create a perfect match for your project HERE.

Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at their online store.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.

Little Birdie Crafts Supplies

Paper Pack - Poppies & Roses 12x12"

Paper Pack - Poppies & Roses 6x6"

Celebrate Life Flowers - Rosalind

Celebrate Life Flowers - Marisa

Shabby Chic Flowers - Micro Roses

Shabby Chic Flowers - Queenie

Elsie Flowers - Carnation

Beaded Micro Petals Flowers - Grape/Tan

Primed Chipboard - Especially Cogs

Primed Chipboard - Celebrate Together

Primed Chipboard - Thriving Thistle

Jute Braided Flat Twine 7Ply Natural 10m

Stencil - Fleur-de-lis Trellis, 4x7"

Acrylic Gesso - White

Grainy Texture Paste

Acrylic Soft Gel Medium Matte

Color Splash - Hot Pink

Home Decor Chalk Paint ~ Wild Wasabi

Home Decor Chalk Paint ~ Butternut Squash

Metallic Wax - Glimmer Moss

Metallic Wax - Antique Gold

Metallic Wax - Copper Blaze

Craft Pellets - Mini

Silicon Glue

Other Supplies

Fab Lab - Wooden Heart

The Paper Studio ~ Spare Parts - Small Ornate Photo Corners

White Lace

Gold Rhinestones

Feathers

Wing Charms

Gear Charm

220 Grit Sandpaper

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Mixed Media Woodouts Heart for Studio75

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Today I'm sharing a lovely DIY home decor heart featuring the gorgeous Hello Spring Collection on a fabulous Woodouts heart base. This collection has such beautiful colors and amazing images to fussy cut.

I just adore adding a touch of steampunk to my soft, feminine projects, and this Metal Key from the store is so perfect here. Be sure to check out my tips and techniques below to see how I altered the key to coordinate so beautifully.

Tips and Techniques

I used Finnabair Soft Matte Gel to adhere Hello Spring 01 paper to this sweet Woodouts Heart. I often have areas that bubble or don't adhere well when applying paper to hard surfaces this way. I thought of the idea to brush the front and back of the paper with clear gesso first. It really helped the paper to go on much more smoothly. I cut a piece of paper a little larger than the heart, brushed both sides with Finnabair Clear Gesso and allowed to dry completely. Once dry I brushed both the back side of the paper and the front of the Woodouts Heart with soft gel medium and placed the two coated sides together. To make sure the paper was securely attached, I placed a piece of computer paper over the paper covered heart (to prevent transferring any bits of leftover paint from the brayer onto my beautiful paper), then rolled firmly over the entire surface with a brayer. I let it sit overnight for the gel medium to dry completely, then trimmed closely with a craft knife. Finally I sanded the edges to get a nice smooth finish.

I applied Finnabair Pearl Icing Paste using the SnipArt Up In the Air Damask Stencil. Isn't this such a gorgeous design? I also spattered white drawing ink over the paper.

To build the cluster I layered vintage lace, then chipboard and gorgeous Little Birdie Crafts flowers. I cut fabulous flowers and leaves from Hello Spring 06 and Hello Spring 07 and layered them into the edges of the cluster.

The Tim Holtz Quote Chips sentiment is rubbed with Distress Ink to coordinate with the gorgeous lavender in the fussy cut flowers.

The delicate Anemone Dahlia Frame is heat embossed with Stampendous Aged Scarlet embossing enamel, then to soften the color, I rubbed with Finnabair Metallic Wax in several colors including rose gold, vintage gold, white gold, and rose.

This Mitfomr metal key is rubbed with rose gold and vintage gold to give it a lighter and more feminine feel. I also added a sparkling gem to the center and several more around the heart.

Bambino Glue is used to apply lavender and pearl Prills for added texture. It dries clear and is perfect for adding delicate texture materials.

A close-up of the sweet Little Birdie Crafts butterfly and you can see the damask texture here nicely as well.

Another view of the top corner where you can see beautiful lace, and a closer view the beautiful images I fussy cut. You can also see the lovely variation in color on the chipboard.

Studio75 Supplies
 

 

 

 



Other Supplies
Little Birdie Crafts Flowers ~ Fairy Sparkle - Wendy
Little Birdie Crafts Flowers ~ Fairy Sparkle - Pearl Butterflies
Little Birdie Crafts ~ Beaded Micro Petals - Grape/Tan
Little Birdie Crafts at A.C. Moore ~ Fiona, Carnation
Prima ~ Finnabair: Art Ingredients - Melange Art Pebbles - Sugar
Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~ Quote Chips
US Artquest ~ Mini Prills: Minnie Pearls; Lavender & Lace
Vintage Lace ~ From my Stash
Midwest Design ~ Touch of Nature - White Feathers
Prima ~ Finnabair: Art Basics - Gesso, Clear
Prima ~ Finnabair: Art Basics ~ Soft Matte Gel
Prima ~ Finnabair: Art Alchemy - Metallic Wax: Rose Gold; White Gold; Vintage Gold; Sweet Rose
Prima ~ Finnabair: Art ExtraVagance - Icing Paste: Frosty Pearl
Ranger ~ Distress Ink: Shaded Lilac; Dusty Concord; Milled Lavender
Ranger ~ Emboss It Dabber
Stampendous ~ Fran-tage - Embossing Enamel, Aged Scarlet
Higgins Drawing Ink ~ White
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ Thin 3D Foam Squares - White Mix
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ 3D Foam Squares - Small White
Tombo ~ Mono MULTI Liquid Glue



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Faith Floral Heart ~ June Guest Designer for Mixed Media Academy

Welcome to my creative space!

I am so honored and thrilled to share that I have been asked to guest design for the Mixed Media Academy Challenge Blog. Here's a sneak peek of my project. For all the details including a tutorial and photos please stop by the MMA blog HERE. I would be so grateful if you would leave a comment while you are there. 

Here is the beautiful Mixed Media Academy June Mood Board.

Here's a link to a post with all the challenge details and to link your project. The winner receives a  lovely prize and an opportunity to be a guest designer for MMA. See the June challenge details HERE.

Here's a product list of everything I used to create this lovely heart.

Little Birdie Crafts Flowers ~ Fairy Sparkle - Heleen

Little Birdie Crafts Flowers ~ Fairy Sparkle - Arcadia

Little Birdie Crafts Flowers ~ Fairy Sparkle - Marina

Little Birdie Crafts Flowers ~ Fairy Sparkle - Elvina

Little Birdie Crafts Flowers ~ Fairy Sparkle - Calypso

Little Birdie Crafts Flowers ~ Fairy Sparkle - Pearl Butterflies

Little Birdie Crafts Flowers ~ Woodland Stories - Elvina

Little Birdie Crafts Flowers ~ Woodland Stories - Calypso

Little Birdie Crafts ~ Cheese Cloth

Little Birdie Crafts ~ Metal Microbeads - Mystique Rose

Little Birdie Crafts ~ Color Splash - Lime Splash

Little Birdie Crafts ~ Gesso - White

Little Birdie Crafts ~ Soft Gel Medium - Matte

Little Birdie Crafts ~ Heavy Gel Medium - Matte

Little Birdie Crafts ~ Crackle Paste

Little Birdie Crafts ~ Silicone Glue

Dusty Attic ~ Vine Corner Chipboard

Momenta ~ Wood Words

Stamen ~ White, Pink - Amazon Purchase

US ArtQuest ~ Mini Prills - Lemon Chiffon

Lindy's Stamp Gang ~ Starburst - Frosty Forest Green

Seth Apter with Emerald Creek ~ Baked Velvet Embossing Powder ~ Dusk

Ranger ~ Emboss It Dabber

Wagner ~ HT 400 Heat Gun

Ribbon ~ White, Yellow, Pink - From my stash

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Shabby Mixed Media Floral Wooden Heart for Little Birdie Crafts with Photo Tutorial

Welcome to my creative space.

Spring is in the air and I've created this spring themed floral wooden heart featuring gorgeous Little Birdie Crafts flowers along with their fabulous mixed media products.

Please stop by the Little Birdie Crafts blog for a full photo tutorial HERE.

I hope you'll pop over there and leave some love.

Here's a supply list of all the products used to create this gorgeous piece:

Little Birdie Crafts Products

Jamie ~ Moon Light
Camila Arctic Ice
Beaded Micro Petals ~ Grape/Tan
Bouquet ~ Arctic Ice
Bouquet ~ Pearl Pink
Burlap Mini Beaded Butterflies ~ Natural & Cream
Primed Chipboard ~ 3D Gear Wheel
Premium Card Stock ~ Bright White
Cheese Cloth
Crystal Drops
Metal Microbeads ~ Deep Marine
White Gesso
Grainy Texture Paste
Acrylic Gel Medium ~ Soft Matte
Tinted Metallic Paint ~ Shimmery Sherbet
Stencil ~ Net 4x7"

Other Supplies

Fab Lab ~ Wall Decor - Wooden Heart
Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~ Quote Chips
Martha Stewart Crafts ~ Lace Butterfly Stickers
Lace from my stash
8mm Pearl ~ White
Darice ~ Bling Stickers
Ranger ~ Embossing Pearl - Silver
Stampendous ~ Ultra Fine Glitter - Pastel Pink
Stampendous ~ Embossing Powder - Detail Capri
Twinkling H2Os ~ Teal Zircon
Colorfin ~ PanPastel Artist Pastels - Magenta Shade 430.3
US Artquest ~ Mini Prills - Tu-Tu Pink
Tim Holtz with Sizzix ~ Skeleton Leaves Thinlits Dies
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Tombo ~ Mono MULTI Liquid Glue
Wagner ~ HT 400 Heat Gun
Paint Brushes
Foam Stencil Brush

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