Grunge Phone Holder with Alicia Barry

Today I thought I would take the opportunity to experiment a little and try something different from what I normally do. I decided to create this phone holder for my son. For this I had to abandon the traditional "pretty" style I am used to and go with something a bit more grungy and industrial.

I began with the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts phone/tablet holder. It comes in three pieces which easily slot together giving a very sturdy base.

I covered my piece in black gesso. I also used a Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Steampunk border piece and a  rectangular frame called Mikayla which will be coming soon to the store

I wanted the frame to be the backboard for the phone when in place. I also wanted it to stand out from the other black chipboard pieces,  so I opted instead for more of a rust effect. To achieve this, I applied layers of red and orange Silks paint (sparingly), then swiped some copper 3D stamp paint with my finger and heat set. I then added some Metallic Melts embossing powders. I found the heat setting between layers really enhanced the look by helping to blend my colors together. 

Meanwhile I applied some patterned paper to the back of the phone holder, and embellished the front panel with a ruler sticker, and some circular sticker pieces. I painted my Steampunk Border piece in black gesso, and cut into three smaller sections, with one going on the front panel as shown.

I also applied some black crackle paint to the visible sections of the base. 

I cut a journaling tag from patterned paper and adhered to the back of the frame with foam dots before adhering to the back panel of the holder. 

I then added my remaining Steampunk Border pieces to either side of the frame, and added some additional metal embellishments in behind. Black glass glitter was also applied in various spots across the project for extra dimension. 

Here you can see how the embellishments frame the phone while in use. The phone will also securely sit sideways to expose the charging port. 

Gypsy Soul Laser Cut supplies used:

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Phone Holder

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Steampunk Border

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Rectangular Frame, Mikayla (coming soon)

Other Supplies:

Kaisercraft Story Book paper collection and stickers

Metallic Melts embossing powders

Dina Wakley Media Black Gesso

Ranger crackle paint

Finnabair glass glitter

Silks paint: Ginger peach and Spicy tomato

3D stamp paint: Copper

Foam Dots

Metal embellishments and buttons

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Safari Adventure Tablet/IPad/Phone Holder with Mini Album by Pam Bray with Tutorial

Hi!!! Pam here on the Gypsy Soul Laser Cut Blog today. I am sharing with Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Tablet/Ipad/Phone Holder. I created it using Graphic 45 Safari Adventure Collection.

I began by first covering the Tablet/Ipad/Phone Holder with pattern paper. Add the geometric chipboard from the Mixed Media Fragments 2 Set to the back of the prepared Tablet/Ipad/Phone Holder, 

Fussy cut the Jungle Safari Journal Block and place on the top of the geometric chipboard from the Mixed Media Fragments 2 Set. Cut second bird and place on front of other with pop dots.

Add red twine to the geometric chipboard from the Mixed Media Fragments 2 Set. Add banner to top of twine. Add flower punch flowers in between banners along with twine bows.

Cover two of the flowers from the Flower Stacks Set using pattern paper.

Sand around covered flowers with small sanding tool. Bend with tweezers. Layer together.

Add small enamel dot to center of flower.

Adhere to bottom of Tablet/Ipad/Phone Holder along with the "Discover" chipboard piece. Add a couple of the small punched flowers to bottom of Tablet/Ipad/Phone Holder.

Here is a closer look of the finished  Tablet/Ipad/Phone Holder.

I created a mini Safari Adventure Album to set in my Tablet/Ipad/Phone Holder using the Memory Keeping Organizer Small Dividers. The Memory Keeping Organizer Small Dividers is the perfect size for a mini album and it set wonderful into the Tablet/Ipad/Phone Holder.  

Cover the front and backs of  Memory Keeping Organizer Small Dividers , cutting the tab off of two of them.

Add journal blocks to the top of pages with pop dots.

Create a tag page from the Safari Collection and add a tag to the opposite page of the Memory Keeping Organizer Small Dividers .

Add sticker to the edge of the pages to create a fun look to the Memory Keeping Organizer Small Dividers .

Add decorative mats and journal blocks to the Memory Keeping Organizer Small Dividers to add photos to.

Punch holes in the "Adventure Begins" Mini Album pages. Place on rings and tie ribbon around rings.

Fussy cut second image from the journal block and add to front with pop dots.

Here is a closer look at the Safari Adventure Tablet/Ipad/Phone Holder with "Adventure Begins" Mini Album.

BUT....If you aren't in the mood to create a mini album....REMEMBER the Tablet/Ipad/Phone Holder is a fabulous place to store your phone, tablet, or Ipad.

I hope I have inspired you to check out the Tablet/Ipad/Phone Holder. Remember to check out the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Store. Thank you for stopping by the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Blog today. Hugs Pam

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Supplies:

  Tablet/Ipad/Phone Holder

  Mixed Media Fragments 2 Set

Flower Stackers 

 Memory Keeping Organizer Small Dividers 

Other Supplies: 

Graphic 45 Safari Adventure Pattern Paper

Graphic 45 Safari Adventure Chipboard 

Graphic 45 Safari Adventure Journal Blocks

Graphic 45 Adventure Sticker

Pink, Green, Brown Seam Binding Ribbon

Red Twine

2 Jump Rings

Daisy Punch

Clear Gemstones

Enamel Dot

Chestnut Roan Ink

Tweezers

Sanding Block