I just look up and Smile

Thank you so much for stopping over today.  I have a fun project for those of you that love to paint things and do a little stamping.  I made this to remember my mom by when she passed away.  Sometimes it's nice to use all the gorgeous frames that we have in the GSLC shop to create projects to put up in our houses to decorate.  And today this is mine ....

1. To make this you will need to buy a wooden stand and sand it and seal it with clear.  Paint the stand blue and let it dry.  Then set it aside.

2. Then use a white or light ivory paint and paint the front and back of the frame that you chose to use.  I used the "Flourished Frame Marie" for mine.  I love all the pretty swirls on this one and it fits perfect on the wooden stand. 

3. Cut a circle of white paper a little bit larger than the circle in the frame and stamp your image.  I did mine in black Versafine and then splattered it with a bit of gold on the front when I put it behind the frame.  It gives it a fun glistening effect when you see it up close.

4. Glue all of this to the stand with a hot glue gun and let it cool.  

5. Add lots of flowers to the bottom to create a pretty swag and ribbons too.  I also added a few pearls to the frame to go with a few other GSLC pieces that I have already made.  Now I  have the perfect set for my computer desk.

Thank you so very much for stopping over today and be sure and check out all the other frames in the store.  You might even make a few pretty things to give aways as gifts for Christmas this year.

Gypsy Frames >>> HERE

Supplies:

GSLC Flourished Frame Marie

Stamp: Quietfire Design

Flowers from Prima

beachy bath storage-altered containers

Hey there! Lynne here with a simple project showing how easy it is to spruce up small containers to coordinate with your decor. My bathroom has beach-themed items and shades of beige and soft blue, so I came up with this duo :

As you can see, the glass jar just received a layered bow and dangling shells and chipboard pieces, but the other piece underwent a bit more of a transformation; the container coordinated with the room's former colours but hasn't suited it in a long time...

I decided to add texture by podging some tissue paper to the surface, then coating it with tan acrylic paint when dry.

I dry-brushed the surface with small amounts of grey and white, then rubbed Rose Gold Metallique Wax over the creases for added definition.

The chipboard border and small pieces were painted with cream-coloured acrylic paint, then misted with Tattered Angels mists, blending a couple shades of blue and a light silver colour. When that was dry, I brushed on a layer of semi-gloss clear finish to make these items stand out a little more from the background.

I used twine to attach the dangling chipboard elements and added some small shells. I layered decorative jute ribbon below the small twine bow on both containers

A few slightly larger shells were added to the border strip along the bottom edge.

I love that Gypsy Soul chipboard can be used in so many ways; a few small pieces like these can totally change the look of plain household items, and they can be finished to suit any theme. I love making elaborate and eyecatching projects  a lot of the time, but I appreciate the chance to do something simple like this to make use of something I already have as well. I hope you're inspired to give some of the items around your home new life and added interest....have a wonderfully creative week, and thanks so much for stopping by!

GYPSY SOUL ITEMS USED

Under the Sea Border

Beach Shape Set, small

OTHER ITEMS USED

Tissue paper
Mod Podge
Art Alchemy Metallique Wax, Rose Gold
Decoart acrylic paints
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists
Wired jute ribbon by Recollections
Natural twine
hot glue gun

Door Hanger Tutorial - Part 2 of 2

Hi everyone, and welcome back to part 2 of my mixed media door hanger video tutorial with Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts.  In case you missed part 1, you can click here to see that video.  In part 1, we finished side one, which I will call the IN side.  In keeping with that, in part 2, we will complete  side two, which I will call the OUT side.

I used a variety of different techniques for each side, so I hope you will enjoy the videos and glean some inspiration from both.

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Supplies Used:

GSL Door Hangers
GSL Birdwatching Shape Set
GSL Bird on Branch Assortment (replaces Bird and Flourishes
  Shapes Set, which has been discontinued)
GSL For the Birds
Liquitex white gesso
DecoArt Media Matte Medium
DecoArt Patent Leather Paint - Black
Americana chalky finish paint
  Rustic
  Treasure
Wendy Vecchi Crackled Texture Paste
ColourArte Vivid Ultra Metallics
  Pink Azalea
  Mandarin Blush
  Mallard Green
  Stargazer
  China Black
ColourArte Radiant Rains Dabber
  Solar Gold
Alphabet Letters
Colored Pencils
Old book pages
Assorted brushes

Calling all Crafters. Want to win a fabulous prize package from Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts? GSL is giving away a prize package worth $50 - full of fabulous chippies from Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts.  Show us what you've made featuring Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts and we'll pick a winner for a $50 prize package. And maybe a guest spot on the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts blog!  To enter, go to the GSL Facebook page by clicking this link, then post a comment below with a photo of your project and a link to your blog post showing the project. (Open to USA residents only please. Contest ends Jun 25. Winner announced July 1)  GOOD LUCK!!!


Well, that's about it for this week.  I hope you will consider joining in our contest and sharing your fabulous art with us. 

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a super crafty week!

Hugs,
Barbara