Hi everyone! Amylove here sharing one of my favorite items to alter. I have been altering Altoid size tins for the last year and I truly enjoy them. I was excited to use these beautiful Robin's Nest papers and thought what an amazing contrast the black would be against these yellows.
If you would like to see the step by step process of this project, please follow this link to my video tutorial: Altered Tin Process Video
Summer is always a mixed bag for me. I can't stand hot temperatures, but I do love some of the pretty aspects of it. Like flowers blooming and winged things flitting about. So, in one of my more "Be Kind to Summer" moments, I was inspired to do the above piece.
I began with a 5 x 7 canvas that I covered in gesso. While still wet, I smooched a piece of iridescent punchinella (also known as sequin waste) into the paint -- the gesso acts as glue as it dries.
After the canvas was dry, I stamped on it with stamps from RubberMoon, using yellow and pink craft ink. I also smeared around some blue StazOn Studio Glaze and gave it a spritz or two of blue irRESISTibles.
I coated the butterfly circle and extra butterfly with blue irRESISTibles and, while still wet, sprinkled on blue glitter and gave them a spritz of white irRESISTibles.
When everything was completely dry, I glued it all together. Now I have a pretty little reminder that Summer, even with the obnoxious heat, is sometimes not so bad at all.
Even though I'm not exactly the most organized person in the world in a lot of ways, I LOVE organizers!! Lynne here with my version of the trim organizer from Gina's store. My scraproom is painted pale grey, so these FabScraps papers were perfect for this project.
After assembling the box (which is delightfully easy!) and papering it all, I sanded the edges, then inked them with Ranger distress ink in Weathered Wood. After adding a strip of lace and the word tag, I painted the Feathery Flourishes and the wooden beads (which were used for feet) with acrylic paint and attached them, then finished the project with strands of clear iridescent pearls.
The cards were papered and inked with the same products, then I had fun filling them with some gorgeous laces and trims from my stash (which incidentally freed up a drawer for more chippies! yay me!)
I kept the decoration of my organizer fairly simple, but the sky's the limit! You could use any papers or mediums to cover it, and you could add all sorts of different embellishments to create any look you want. I hope you stop by Gina's store to have a look at this and other great organizers! Have a terrific week!
Hello friends! Welcome to Gina's Designs Laser Cuts Blog! Debbie with you today sharing a layout I created using Gina's Design's Laser Cuts and The Robins Nest Saffron Sunrise Collection.
This layout is a special one of my grandparents when they were young and the products used on this layout are so perfect for a vintage layout. I have a short video to go with this layout so I hope you'll check it out too.
Next step is to cut 2 circles using the Deco Lattice Panel I as a guide for sizing your circles. After cutting your circles, cut the Deco Lattice Panel I in half.
Time to Gesso your chipboard pieces. I used the Curly Word: Always as my title for this layout and I also used some leftover pieces that wer part of the Deco Panel.
After the gesso has dried, it's time to add some DecoArt Crackle Glaze to all your Gina's Designs Laser Cuts. Apply it generously and you'll get a great effect on your chipboard.
Time to paint! I used Americana Acrylic paint by DecoArt for my color of choice, Marigold. It coordinates well with the Robins's Nest Saffron Collection!
Allow the paint to dry and using VersaMark clear embossing ink, ink up all your chipboard pieces and emboss with embossing powder.
Time to put your layout together!
I used Robins Nest Dew Dew Glue to adhere all my small pieces. I added rub-ons and flowers and Robins Nest Diamond Drops to the small chipboard pieces.
I hope you enjoyed this layout and be sure to stop by Gina's Store and The Robins Nest! You will find all these products in each store and don't be surprised to find so much more!!!
I have been really wanting to make some desk art. I have these cute little terra cotta containers and went for it.
I gave my bird houses a coat of gesso first so the color I painted them would be true.
While my birdhouses were drying I painted the pot with some ColourArte Silks Paint Guatemalan Green. I painted these with some ColourArte paints.
I used a styrofoam ball not he inside and added my birdhouses. I used the trimmed chipboard to mount on the back of the sticks so that they would be a little bit more firm so they could stick into the styrofoam.
Then I covered the ball with moss. I decided to add some eggs covered with paint and Stickles. It turned out perfect. I had to gussy up the birdhouses a little more. I added some vintage photo distress Stickles not he bottom of the birdhouses, and I topped the birdhouses off with some liquid pearls on the top.
I had such a blast making this. Hope you come back for more inspiration!
There are loads of steps to this month's project and it'll take some time to complete (especially when you factor in drying time), but I think it's worth it.
Created from Gina's 3 Story House, you could customize the contents to your own whims and tastes. Filled with little mementos, keepsakes and small photos it would make a wonderful gift for someone special.
Mine isn't quite so sentimental and will be home to little gnome and elf figures and collectibles :)
Don't feel rushed with this project. Enjoy the process of making it 'just-so' and the challenge of filling it with lovely little bits and bobs.
You can find the full video tutorial HERE. If you have any questions or are unclear about anything, don't hesitate to ask. Gina's Supply List:
Hi everyone! This week I wanted to show what great embellishments you can make with items from Gina's Designs!!
We are also having a cross promotion with The Robin's Nest this month!
I used the Steampunk Border for this embellishment.
I cut off the hot air balloon from the bottom and this is what I created with it!!
I first gave it a couple coats of gesso. I then painted it with paints from ColourArt. Next, some pattern paper from my stash was added.
I added some dew drops from The Robin's Nest on the balloon as well as the bottom gear. Crackle medium was added to the top of the balloon in all the little openings.
This is now ready to add to any project, like a card, tag, or maybe even a layout. I will be using this at a later time in an upcoming project. Or maybe I just might put a magnet on the back and hang it up. This would make a great magnet for the fridge, hmmm....
