Masculine Airplane Card with Faux Metal Gears with VIDEO TUTORIAL for Little Birdie Crafts

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My dad served in the Air Force, so when I saw this fabulous vintage airplane in Little Birdie Crafts Classic Gentleman collection, I knew I would be creating a card for him featuring this amazing paper. I combined this gorgeous airplane image with industrial embellishments. Some are metal and some are diecut from chipboard with the Cogs and Wheels die set that have been transformed with metallic paints into grungy metallic beauties with a patina finish.

The metal embellishments are from Tim Holtz and the Dad sentiment is embossed with Tim's Typewriter 3-D Texture Fade which are so perfect for the industrial vibe I wanted to achieve. Distress Ink is used to enhance add patina to the background paper.

Close-up photos and more details can be found on the Little Birdie Crafts Blog HERE.

Thanks for stopping over there if you have a chance to leave a comment.

Little Birdie Crafts is having a huge sale at their online store with their best prices

of the year along with FREE worldwide shipping on orders over $99.

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I hope you'll join me to view this video tutorial and explore how to add thin borders to image blocks and backgrounds, create a grungy typeset title, use metallic paints to transform diecut chipboard gears into faux metal beauties and to create a patina finish then add grungy texture to take this masculine card to the next level.

Enjoy!

Little Birdie Crafts Supplies

The Classic Gentleman 6x6" Paper Pack

The Classic Gentleman 12x12" Paper Pack

Premium Card Stock A4 - Ebony Black 

Thincut Dies ~ Cogs and Wheels

Tinted Metallic Paint ~ Tawny Glint

Tinted Metallic Paint ~ Caribbean Teal

Tinted Metallic Paint ~ Golden Plum

Acrylic Gesso ~ Black

Acrylic Soft Gel Medium Matte

Metal Microbeads - Ebony Black

Other Supplies

Thin Kraft Chipboard

Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~ Metallic Kraft Stock: Champagne

Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~ Sprocket Gears

Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~  Mini Gears; Adornments - Stars

Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~  Compass Coins

Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Ink: Salvaged Patina

Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Ink: Salvaged Patina

Tim Holtz with Ranger ~  Peacock Feathers

Tim Holtz with Ranger ~  Pumice Stone

Tim Holtz with Sizzix ~ 3-D Texture Fades - Typewriter

US Artquest ~ Prills - Gilt Trip

Microbeads ~ Bronze

Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Tombo ~ Mono MULTI Liquid Glue

X-Press It ~ High Tack Double Sided Tape

Wonder Tape - Foam Tape

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"New Beginning" Mixed Media Canvas with VIDEO TUTORIAL for Little Birdie Crafts

Welcome to my creative space!

I simply adore the colors in the gorgeous Little Birdie Birds and Berries collection ranging from pinks to purples with lovely touches of green. I have used the ephemera pack along with flowers from this collection along with beautiful Little Birdie chipboard, more flowers from other collections, a fabulous stencil, and mixed media products to create this cheery layered canvas. 

Close-up photos and more details can be found on the Little Birdie Crafts Blog HERE.

Thanks for stopping over there if you have a chance to leave a comment.

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.

I've created a full project video with voice instructions including how to:

• Create a textured background with Grainy Texture Paste, Stencil, & Color Splash Mist
• Build Layers with chipboard, ephemera, flowers, and molded pieces
• Use Metallic Paint to highlight chipboard and resin clocks
• Color chipboard with sprays
• Create a grungy finish on molded pieces with paints and Metallic Wax
• Use white gesso to soften colors
• Add beaded texture to the flowers and background

Enjoy!

Little Birdie Crafts Supplies

Birds and Berries Ephemera Pack

Birds and Berries Flowers - Celestina

Birds and Berries Flowers - Nancy

Celebrate Life Flowers - Wendy

Fairy Sparkle Flowers - Wendy

Fairy Sparkle Flowers - Elvina

Bouquet Mulberry Flowers

Micro Jewlled Florettes - Pearl Pink

Laser Cut Primed Chipboard - Brick with Window

Laser Cut Primed Chipboard - Clock with Design

Laser Cut Primed Chipboard - Swirl Corners

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

Color Splash - Black Current

Color Splash - Grape Crush

Color Splash - Mocha

Tinted Metallic Paint - Golden Glaze

Acrylic Matt Chalk Paint - Wild Wasabi

Metallic Wax - Glimmer Moss

Acrylic Gesso - White

Acrylic Gesso - Black

Acrylic Soft Gel Medium Matte

Grainy Texture Paste

Metal Microbeads - Mute Orchid

Metal Microbeads - Mystique Rose

Other Supplies

6x8" Stretched Canvas (Dollar Tree)

Round Seed Beads - Rainbow Clear

Ranger ~ Archival Ink - Jet Black

Americana ~ Acrylic Paint - Green Mist

Lindy's Gang ~ Moon Shadow Mist - Viotaceous Violet

ColorFin ~ PanPastel: 430.5 Magenta; 470.5 Violet; 911.5 Rich Gold

Sofft ~ Foam applicators for PanPastels

Script Stamp (Donna Salazar - Dear Sir)

Helmar ~ Crystal Kote Fixative - Workable Matte

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Wonder Tape ~ Double Sided Foam Tape - 1"

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

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3-D Layered Butterfly Wall Hanging with VIDEO TUTORIAL for Little Birdie Crafts

 Welcome to my creative space!

I have created a spring-themed home decor piece to celebrate the warming days of this new season we're entering with this 3-D layered butterfly wall hanging featuring Little Birdie Flowers from the gorgeous Song of the Sea collection along with their beautiful decoupage paper, primed chipboard pieces, and fabulous mixed media products.

Here's a close-up shot so you can see just how much dimension there is on this beauty.

I have created a full DIY video tutorial for you with voice instructions to share all the details on how to create this beautiful spring piece including the sweet 3-D layered butterfly and faux metal gears. I hope you find inspiration and learn new techniques as you view it.

In this 3-D Layered Butterfly Wall Hanging tutorial learn how to:

~ Create a 3-D layered butterfly

~ Create gorgeous faux metal/patina gears from chipboard using gilding flakes and waxes

~ Enhance mixed media projects with natural elements

~ Alter flowers for a patina effect

~ Use layers to develop dimension

Enjoy!

Please hop on over to the Little Birdie Crafts blog to view more close-up photos HERE.

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.

Little Birdie Crafts Supplies

Fairy Sparkle Paper Pack - 6x6 inch 

Decoupage Papers A4 - Touch Of Nature

Song of the Sea Flowers - Bonita

Song of the Sea Flowers - Karin

Song of the Sea Flowers - Charlie

Song of the Sea Flowers - Micro Roses

Aqua Medley Flowers - Alvero

Handmade Flowers - Coral Bouquet

Primed Chipboard - Dream Catcher

Primed Chipboard - Especially Cogs

Primed Chipboard - Thriving Thistle

Thincut Dies ~ Cogs and Wheels

Stencil 10x18cm- Brick Wall

Deco Magic Decoupage Glue - Matte

Texture Tack

Acrylic Soft Gel Medium - Gloss

Stone Texture Paste - Barley Crunch

Tinted Metallic Paint - Tawny Glint

Tinted Metallic Paint - Caribbean Teal

Tinted Metallic Paint - Glazed Berries

Tinted Metallic Paint - Golden Plum

Acrylic Gesso - White

Acrylic Gesso - Black

Acrylic Soft Gel Medium Matte

Fairy Dust Glitter - Pale Gold

Metallic Wax ~ Aqua Sheen

Metallic Wax ~ Copper Blaze

Metal Microbeads - Deep Marine

Craft Pellets - Mini

Other Supplies

Wood Bracket Shaped Base purchased at a local craft store - 6 1/2 by 6 1/2 inches

Tim Holtz with Sizzix ~ Scribbly Butterflies

Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~ Small Talk

Momenta ~ Metal Stickers: Flourish; Mini Corners

Speedball ~ Mona Lisa - Gold Leaf

Nuvo ~ Gilding Flakes - Sunkissed Copper

Martha Stewart ~ Microbeads - Fire Opal

Nature: Feathers; Twigs; White Birch Bark

Wonder Tape ~ 1" Double Sided Foam Tape

Sizzix ~ Stylus (Sizzix Paper Sculpting Kit)

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

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Under the Sea Clean and Simple Birthday Card including DIY Video Tutorial for Little Birdie Crafts

Welcome to my creative space!

It's our grandson's birthday this month. He has an ocean themed room with a giant whale on his wall which he simply adores, so I couldn't resist using this whale image from the Little Birdie Crafts Songs of the Sea collection to create a fun and adorable card for him. I hope you'll watch my video to see how I transformed this mixed media paper collection into this cute clean and simple card.

Please hop on over to the Little Birdie Crafts blog HERE
for more close-up photos and leave a comment there to let me know what you think! 

Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at their online store.

Be sure to check out the great sales they are currently running HERE.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.

In this DIY Under the Sea clean & simple card tutorial learn how to:

~ Color fun chipboard sea creatures with watercolor paint

~ Create hand drawn and painted balloons to embellish

~ Use circle dies and Distress Ink and to create a background ring

~ Arrange elements for a clean & simple card

~ Alter cardstock colors to coordinate with your focal paper

~ Add sparkling rhinestones

Enjoy!

Little Birdie Crafts Supplies

Songs of the Sea Card Stock - 6x6 Inch

Songs of the Sea Card Stock - 12x12"

Premium Card Stock A4 - Bright White

Primed Chipboard ~ Under Water

Acrylic Gesso - White

Other Supplies

Iridescent Rhinestones

M. Graham Watercolors

Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Ink: Peacock Feathers; Old Paper; Hickory Smoke; Chipped Sapphire; Dusty Concord

Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Oxide Ink: Mermaid Lagoon; Dusty Concord

Tsukineko ~ Versafine Ink Pad - Onyx Black

Black Permanent Marker

Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Micro Glaze

Tim Holtz with Sizzix ~ Thinlits: Alphanumeric Label

Quick Kutz ~ Ktfestyle Crafts - Nesting Circles Dies

Stampendous ~ Clear Stamps: Birthday Wish

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Ranger Ink ~ Matter Multi Medium

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ EZ Dots Repositionable

iCraft ~ Removable Purple Tape: 1.5"

Lined Double Sided Tape

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

"Let it Snow" Mixed Media Winter Star with DIY Video Tutorial for Little Birdie Crafts

Welcome to my creative space!

We're in the midst of a frigid and beautifully snow covered winter vortex here in Ohio. Today I'm sharing a wintry mixed media star that fits the season perfectly with it's sparkling snowflakes. This shimmering star features gorgeous Little Birdie Crafts flowers and mixed media products. 

Here's a full DIY video tutorial with voice instructions to share all the details on how to create one of these gems. I hope you find inspiration and learn new techniques as you view it.

In this DIY Wintry Mixed Media Star tutorial learn how to:

~ Prepare a wood base with gesso

~ Dry brush with metallic paints

~ Stencil a design with crackle texture paste

~ Accentuate crakle with Color Splash

~ Add spatter texture with ink

~ Heat emboss chipboard and wooden snowflakes with glittered embossing powder

~ Hand stamp your sentiment

~ Learn my creative process for arranging embellishments

~ Add texture with mini craft pellets and metal microbeads

~ Add sparkling mica flakes

Enjoy!

Please hop on over to the Little Birdie Crafts blog to view more close-up photos HERE.

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.

Little Birdie Crafts Supplies

Texture Brew - 12x12" Paper Collection

Premium Card Stock A4 - Bright White

Shabby Chic Flowers - Bonita

Shabby Chic Flowers - Eva

Shabby Chic Flowers - Queenie

Shabby Chic Flowers - Polina

Elsie Ocean Mist Flowers

Micro Jewelled Florettes Flowers - Arctic Ice

Cobbles Stone Stencil

Acrylic Gesso - White

Acrylic Soft Gel Medium Matte

Crackle Paste

Tinted Metallic Paint - Caribbean Teal

Tinted Metallic Paint ~ Silver Charm

Tinted Metallic Paint ~ Blue Waltz

Color Splash - Ocean Mist

Metal Microbeads - Deep Marine

Metal Microbeads - Iced Slate

Mica Flakes - Natural

Craft Pellets - Mini

Sissal Fiber - Natural

Other Supplies

Wooden Star Base

BeadCraft Jewellery Essentials White Pearls

Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~ Adornments - Snowflakes

Clear Rhinestones

Beaded White Stamen

Blue Fern Studios ~ Shabby Flakes Chipboard

KaiserCraft ~ Wooden Snowflakes

Hobby Lobby ~ Wooden Snowflakes

Stampendous ~ Spoonfuls of Snow Embossing Powder

Wow! Opaque Bright White Embossing Powder

Ranger ~ Holographic Embossing Powder

Ranger ~ Emboss It Dabber

Tsukineko ~ Versafine Ink Pad - Onyx Black

Higgins ~ White Drawing Ink

Tim Holtz with Sizzix ~ Mini Paper Snowflakes Die Set

Alphabet Stamps - Upper and Lower Case Sets

Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Helmar ~ Premium Craft Glue

Tombow ~ MONO Multi Liquid Glue

Bristle Fan Brushes #1, #3, 20/0

Liquitex ~ Free-style Small Knife #5

EK Success ~ Tweezers

Liquitex ~ Free-Style Small Knife #5

Watercolor Rigger Brush #2

Thanks for stopping by!

I treasure your comments.

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 ~

Romantic Mixed Media Canvas and VIDEO TUTORIAL with VOICE for Little Birdie Crafts

Welcome to my creative space!

The Birds and Berries collection from Little Birdie Crafts is simply gorgeous and perfect for this spring time shabby mixed media canvas. 

I have created a video tutorial sharing the techniques used to bring this canvas together. I decided to go out of my comfort zone and added voice instructions to my video. I would be so grateful if you would leave a comment either on YouTube or here to let me know what you think! As always, your feedback is so appreciated!

In this DIY Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial Learn how to:

~ Adhere base paper to the canvas

~ Sand to distress edges

~ Add texture by stenciling with Grainy Texture Paste

~ Add color and texture to chipboard

~ Paint resin pieces

~ Use art wax to highlight texture

~ Dry brush with white gesso to highlight texture and soften colors

~ Add texture with Craft Pellets and Metal Microbeads

~ Add depth with Color Splash

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.

Thanks for your support!

Little Birdie Crafts Supplies: 

Paper Pack Birds And Berries - 12in x 12in, 250gsm

Izabela Birds And Berries 12pc

Nancy Birds And Berries 6pc

Whitney Fairy Sparkle 14pc

Arcadia Fairy Sparkle 8pc

Heleen Fairy Sparkle 12pc

Zoey Fairy Sparkle 18 pc

Wendy Fairy Sparkle 9pc

Primed Chipboard - Laurel Spray 4Pc

Primed Chipboard- Garden Greens, 2Pc

Primed Chipboard - Fancy Panel

Primed Chipboard - Chipboard Bird & Birdcage

Primed Chipboard - Cogs

Primed Chipboard - Ornate Wings

Metal Microbeads - Mute Orchid, 30g

Craft Pellets - Mini

Acrylic Soft Gel Medium 100ml

Crackle Paste

Grainy Texture Paste

Color Splash - Black Current, 50ml

Color Splash - Grape Crush, 50ml

Color Splash - Mocha, 50ml

Color Splash - Lemon Zing, 50ml

Tinted Metallic Paint - Caribbean Teal

Tinted Metallic Paint- Tawny Glint

Tinted Metallic Paint - Golden Glaze

Tinted Metallic Paint - Shimmery Sherbet

Tinted Metallic Paint - Glazed Berries

Tinted Metallic Paint - Golden Plum

Metallic Wax - Rich Gold

Fleur-de-lis Trellis Stencil - 4x7"

Silicon Glue 100ml

Other Supplies

4x12" Canvas

Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~ Small Talk

Lavender Rhinestones ~ From my stash

Lace ~ From my stash

Hand Crocheted Flowers ~ Made by Me

Liquitex ~ Clear Gesso

Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Oxide Ink: Dusty Concord; Shaded Lilac; Victorian Velvet

Amazing Casting Resin - White

Zuri Designs ~ Dragonfly Mold

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings~