Showing posts with label Zuri Designs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Zuri Designs. Show all posts

Saturday, April 16, 2022

 
Welcome to my creative space!

I've used a special technique to add a glittery finish to the beautiful die cut sentiment from the Amazing Paper Grace Sweet Sayings Notecard Sentiments (S4-1148) die set from the Sweet Serenade Collection. This gorgeous sentiment adds a beautiful touch to this spring thank you card.

You can find a full video tutorial explaining this technique exclusively in the Amazing Paper Grace Creative - Creative Encouragement Community Facebook Group.

This lovely group includes exclusive tutorial content. I share a mixed media tutorial there on the 13th of each month. The tutorial for this project includes a video tutorial teaching you how to create this beautiful sparkling finish that coordinates perfectly with your project. If you're not a part of this fabulous and encouraging group you can join HERE.

The lovely resin butterfly is molded with the Zuri Designs Beauty and the Beast silicone mold. I painted the butterfly with impasto paints and highlighted the texture with metallique waxes. 

Thank you Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project.

Tips and Techniques
Here's a close-up of the beautiful glittery sentiment. If you would like to learn how I created this sparking finish, be sure to stop by the Amazing Paper Grace Creative - Creative Encouragement Community Facebook Group. for the video tutorial.

To coordinate this sweet butterfly with the papers, I mixed white with Lemon Peel impasto paints by Finnabair to color the butterfly and accented the texture with Sweet Rose metallique wax.

The beautiful white rose and buds are die cut from mulberry paper with the Candlewick Rosebud Dies set with the purple flower being cut with A2 Filigree Marquis set. I tucked in a few prills and microbeads to add texture.

More of the beautiful flowers. 

The background die cut is also cut with the A2 Filigree Marquis die set using the same paper found on the glittering sentiment. Don't you adore how the colors coordinate so beautifully?

Amazing Paper Grace Dies:

Paper:
  • Patterned Paper ~ Scraps from my stash
  • Cardstock ~ 120lb, White
  • Thin Chipboard

Ink:
  • Ranger ~ Distress Ink: Scattered Straw
  • Ranger ~ Distress Oxide Ink: Victorian Velvet

Mixed Media:
  • Ranger ~ Embossing Dabber
  • Ranger ~ Embossing Powder: Holographic
  • Finnabair with Prima ~ Soft Matte Gel
  • Finnabair with Prima ~ Metallique Wax: Sweet Rose
  • Finnabair with Prima ~ Impasto Paint: Snow White; Lemon Peel
  • Amazing Casting Resin ~ White
  • Zuri Designs ~ Wings of Beauty Silicone Mold (Butterfly)

Embellishments:
  • US Artquest ~ Prills: Lemon Chiffon
  • Martha Stewart Crafts ~ Microbeads - Kunzite
  • Rhinestones (Flower Centers)

Adhesives:
  • Beacon ~ 3-IN-1 Advanced Craft Glue
  • Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
  • Double Sided Tape ~ 1/4" 
  • Tombo ~ Mono MULTI Liquid Glue

Tools:
  • Spellbinders ~ Platinum 6
  • Wagner ~ HT 400 Heat Gun

I am an affiliate with Zuri Designs and receive a small commission at no
cost to you if you purchase from them using a link from this post. 

You can find their online store HERE
and the Beauty and the Beast mold can be found HERE.

Thanks so much for your support!





Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

"Don't Forget to Fly" Card with Tutorial Link for Altering Die Cuts with Metallic Waxes

Welcome to my creative space!

I just adore using mixed media products to create unique backgrounds and embellishments. This beautiful design behind the bee is die cut using a gorgeous Amazing Paper Grace die from the S4-1167 A2 Radiant Navette Dies from the Classically Becca Collection. I cut this shape using white card stock. For the flowing, organic metallic finished I've used metallic art waxes.

You can find a full video tutorial explaining this technique exclusively in the Amazing Paper Grace Creative - Creative Encouragement Community Facebook Group.

This lovely group includes exclusive tutorial content. I share a mixed media tutorial there on the 13th of each month (or the 16th this month). The tutorial for this project includes a detailed step by step photo tutorial teaching you how to create this one of a kind patterned paper for your projects. If you're not a part of this fabulous and encouraging group you can join HERE.

This lovely resin bee is molded with the Zuri Designs Beauty and the Beast silicone mold. I took artistic liberties with the bee using non-tradional purples for the abdomen and gave the wings a translucent effect with teals and golds. 

Thank you Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project.

Tips and Techniques
Here you can see how this beautiful Amazing Paper Grace die cut shimmers with color from the waxes. Be sure to hop on over to the Amazing Paper Grace Creative - Creative Encouragement Community Facebook Group to watch the video tutorial. I've added a few matte gold pearls to accent.

This fabulous Zuri Designs bee was colored with a combination of Finnabair Sparks and Metallique paints, then accented with her waxes to highlight the gorgeous textures. You can find the colors I used in the product list below.

The background papers coordinate with the lovely teals from the bee wings and are spattered with green ink. The edges are lightly distressed as well.

Amazing Paper Grace Dies:

Paper:
  • Prima Marketing ~ Epiphany 6x6" Paper Pad
  • BoBunny ~ Gabrielle 6x6" Paper Pad
  • Cardstock ~ 120 lb, White

Mixed Media:
  • Zuri Designs ~ Beauty and the Beast Silicone Mold (Bee)
  • Finnabair with Prima Marketing ~ Metallique Wax: White Gold; Peacock; Electric Violet;Heather Hills
  • Finnabair with Prima Marketing ~ Metallique Acrylic Paint: Gold Rush; Emerald Green
  • Finnabair with Prima Marketing ~ Sparks Acrylic Paint: Chest of Gold; Raven Black; Iris Potion
  • Amazing Casting Resin ~ White
  • Liquitex ~ Gesso, White
  • Higgins Drawing Ink: Green

Embellishments:
  • Pink Fresh Studio ~ Metallic Pearls: Matte Gold

Adhesives:
  • Beacon ~ 3-IN-1 Advanced Craft Glue
  • Beacon ~ Fabri-Tac
  • Double Sided Tape ~ 1/4" 
  • Tombo ~ Mono MULTI Liquid Glue
Tools:
  • Spellbinders ~ Platinum 6
I am an affiliate with Zuri Designs and receive a small commission at no
cost to you if you purchase from them using a link from this post. 

You can find their online store HERE
and the Beauty and the Beast mold can be found HERE.

Thanks so much for your support!





Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Monday, March 7, 2022

Grungy Steampunk Bee Slimline Card for Amazing Paper Grace

Welcome to my creative space!

I just adore the industrial steampunk style and had so much fun creating this slimline card featuring the fabulous Amazing Paper Grace Fluted Classics Slimline die set (S6-186 Fluted). The medallions from this month's gorgeous Die of the Month, Bella Ovalette (DOMAPG-Mar22) fit perfectly across this card to layer under my steampunk elements.

What's better than combining grungy rust and patina with an intricate steampunk bee? This Zuri Designs bee is colored with metallic paints and waxes while the faucet knobs came with the rusted finish. The beautiful medallions are cut from both patterned paper and thin black chipboard and offset when adhered for a shadow effect. As you scroll down through the Tips and Techniques section, you will discover the details on how I put this card together. 

Thank you Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used on this card!

Tips and Techniques
You can see in this close-up how I layered the medallion pieces. At first I cut the black chipboard to add thickness to pop up these gorgeous pieces to give them more dimension, but realized how beautiful the shadow effect would be once I die cut the shapes. What do you think? Amazing Paper Grace Dies are so delicate and elegant, but some of them really do work quite perfectly in a steampunk design. 

This beautiful intricate insect is molded from the bee in the wonderful Zuri Designs Wings of Beauty silicone mold. It is brushed with a base of black gesso, then the wings and body are lightly dry brushed with ginger acrylic paint then some red and firebird waxes. this will give a rusty effect under the highlights I'll be adding with metallic waxes. Be sure to allow some of the black to show through.

Gold metallic paint is applied to the raised design on the abdomen, thorax, and eyes. I used a small tip paintbrush for eyes, and my finger to apply the paint to the body, but you could also use a sponge makeup wedge. I know the wings are opaque, but to give a bit of an iridescent effect, I used a mix of patina green and peacock waxes to highlight the design on the wings. The legs, face, and antennae are rubbed with firebird and red amber waxes.

You can see how fabulous the fluted design is around the edges of the card. I also added a piece of the patina blue paper behind the die cut base to frame the card and help accent the beautiful medallions. These grungy faucets came already painted, so all I needed to do was glue them down. The center was raised because the edges are sitting on the medallion design, so I addd a piece of chipboard to the center to give enough depth to adhere there as well as around the edges. I like to make sure my heavier metal pieces are good and secure. 

I just adore how perfectly these medallions fit across this fluted slimline card! The fabulous sentiment and grungy ruler were actually on the back of the bottom strips of the paper I used. I just couldn't resist incorporating them on my card. The focal paper already had a rusty patina design, so I didn't need to do much to it. I just added a bit of black ink spatter to increase the grunge level. 

I hope you've enjoyed this card and are inspired to try out a different style using Becca's Amazing Paper Grace die designs.

Amazing Paper Grace Die Sets:

Paper:
  • Kaisercraft ~ Scrap Yard Collection
  • Cardstock ~ Black
  • Thin Chipboard ~ Black

Ink:
  • Ranger ~ Bundled Sage

Mixed Media:
  • Zuri Designs ~ Wings of Beauty Silicone Mold
  • Amazing Casting Resin ~ White
  • Finnabair with Prima Marketing ~ Sparks Acrylic Paint: Ginger Magic
  • Finnabair with Prima Marketing ~ Metallique Acrylic Paint: Gold Rush
  • Finnabair with Prima Marketing ~ Metallique Wax: Firebird; Peacock
  • Finnabair with Prima Marketing ~ Antique Brilliance Wax: Red Amber
  • Finnabair with Prima Marketing ~ Matte Wax: Patina Green
  • Liquitex ~ Gesso, Black

Embellishments: 
  • Pink Fresh Studio: Metallic Pearls: Matte Gold
  • Faucet Knobs (purchased at a local craft store)

Adhesives:
  • Beacon ~ 3-IN-1 Advanced Craft Glue
  • Beacon ~ Fabri-Tac
  • Double Sided Tape ~ 1/4" 
  • Tombo ~ Mono MULTI Liquid Glue

Tools:
  • Spellbinders ~ Platinum 6

I am an affiliate with Zuri Designs and receive a small commission at no
cost to you if you purchase from them using a link from this post. 

You can find their online store HERE
and the Wings of Beauty mold can be found HERE.

Thanks so much for your support!





Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Monday, June 14, 2021

Summery Slimline Floral Card with VIDEO TUTORIAL for Little Birdie Crafts

 

Welcome to my creative space!

Summer is just around the corner and those warm (hot) temperatures have arrived along with beautiful vibrant flowers coming into full bloom which inspired me to pull out the gorgeous Boho Dreams collection filled with amazing yellows, corals, and pinks!! 

Slimline cards are trending these days, so I thought I'd use this popular format to create this summery card filled with gorgeous Little Birdie flowers, chipboard, and mixed media products.

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.
Check out the sale HERE.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.


I hope you'll join me to view this video tutorial and explore how to use paints and waxes to beautifully color resin, add a lovely finish to chipboard with embossing enamel, arrange gorgeous flowers and embellishments to fill a slimline card while creating dimension, and add sparking texture to flowers. 



Other Supplies
Zuri Designs ~ Dragonfly Wings (Affiliate Link)
Amazing Casting Resin - White
Lace ~ Gold
Ice Resin ~ German Glass Glitter Shards - Primrose
USArtquest ~ Mini Prills - Go ManGo
Stampendous ~ Fran-tage - Embossing Enamel: Shabby White
Ranger - Emboss It Dabber
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ EZ Dots Repositionable
Wonder Tape - Foam Tape

 
Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Friday, May 7, 2021

"You Are Beautiful" Layered Shabby Mixed Media Card with VIDEO TUTORIAL for Little Birdie Crafts

Welcome to my creative space!

Mother's Day is this Sunday and I've created this beautiful layered card for my mom featuring gorgeous Little Birdie Crafts Papers, flowers, and mixed media supplies. The video shows all the details and techniques used to create this beautiful card.

My sister and I took our mom out for lunch to celebrate this week. How do you observe Mother's Day with your mom or another special woman in your life?

All of the close-ups and details can be found on the Little Birdie Crafts blog HERE.
It would be great if you could stop over there 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:
  • Alter gorgeous flowers with paint and texture
  • Highlight texture on this fabulous butterfly with paint and wax
  • Transform seam binding into a grungy bow using paint & gesso
  • Create gorgeous gems with pearl drops
  • Add tattered edges to beautiful layered papers

Enjoy!


Amazing Casting Resin ~ White
Tim Holtz with Stampers Anonymous ~ Ledger Script
Tim Holtz with Stampers Anonymous ~ Flower Shop
Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Old Paper
Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Archival Ink: Ground Espresso; Peeled Paint
Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Paint - Kitsch Flamingo
Ranger ~ Emboss It Dabber
Stampendous ~ Embossing Enamel - Shabby Pink
Stampendous ~ Glass Glitter: Bronze; Champagne
Mini Microbeads ~ White Gold
Hug Snug Seam Binding - White
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Repositionable Tape
Tim Holtz with Tonic Studios ~ Paper Distresser
Ranger ~ Heat it Craft Tool
Ranger ~ Mini Ink Blending Tool


Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

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
Grainy Texture Paste

Other Products
BoBunny ~ Chipboard Mini Album Page
USArtqust ~ Mini Prills - Minnie Pearls
Hemptique ~ Bamboo Cord, 20lb
FolkArt ~ Acrylic Paint - Metallic Sequin Black
Tsukineko ~ Versafine Ink Pad - Onyx Black
Whispers ~ Embossing Powder - Baby Blue
Stampendous ~ Embossing Enamel ~ Aged Teal
Sparkle-N-Sprinkle ~ Embossing Powder - Seafoam
Ranger ~ Emboss It Dabber
Amazing Casting Resin - White
Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Wonder Tape ~ Foam Tape
Wagner ~ HT 400 Heat Gun


Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

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: 
Zoey Fairy Sparkle 18 pc
Wendy Fairy Sparkle 9pc
Primed Chipboard - Fancy Panel
Primed Chipboard - Chipboard Bird & Birdcage
Primed Chipboard - Cogs
Primed Chipboard - Ornate Wings
Craft Pellets - Mini
Acrylic Soft Gel Medium 100ml
Crackle Paste
Color Splash - Grape Crush, 50ml
Color Splash - Mocha, 50ml
Color Splash - Lemon Zing, 50ml
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"

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~