Fabric Decou-page and Mixed Media with DecoArt

Hi friends

during these trying times it is our art and our connection with like minded friends that is keeping us sane. I hope all of you are following the guidelines and keeping safe . I wish good health for all of you , stay home , stay safe :)

I am sharing a fabric decou-page canvas bag with you all using a napkin and Americana Fabric decoupage glue-sealer and top coat , stencils from DecoArt and Fluid and Neon acrylics from DecoArt. The other side of the bag has an Image transfer using the American Decou-page Photo transfer medium .....

I have upcycled a canvas bag measuring 13" x 16" which was a gift from a seminar and had the seminar theme and logo etc printed in the center. The bag was gesso-ed to make the print disappear :) The Decoupage napkin with the frida Kahlo print was Decoupaged with fabric Decoupage medium from DecoArt, another flower tissue was used to create a composition around the Frida Image. then a lot of fluid acrylics, sprays and stencils were used, some stamping with archival inks....the sentiment from Visible image was stamped directly on to the bag with black archival ink........

The back side has an Image transfer ..........

I do hope you like this, I would be too happy and proud to flaunt my artsy bag with the image of one of my favorite artist at any crafty outings and meets after the lock-down is over :) 

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Mini Art -Art on everyday use stuff II

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I find it super exciting to have my art on things of everyday use ....what better than up cycling an old battered worn out mobile cover to get some TLC.......

I have used some DecoArt Black Gesso and then created texture with DecoArt Black Modeling Paste and a stencil ........

Added a die cut covered with Black Gesso with DecoArt Matte Medium.........

Allow to dry and then highlight the texture using Metallic lustre in Vintage Brass, Turquoise, Copper and white frost  ........and you have a masculine looking one of a kind of mobile cover to flaunt......I sealed all with two coats of Soft Touch Varnish...........

http://rheddscreativespirit.blogspot.com/2018/06/junes-challenge.html

When you have the right supplies, this transformation does not take more than half and hour :) If you want to see other Mini Art projects click here , here  and here .........

DecoArt Supplies: 

DecoArt Media Mediums and Specialty Products - Gesso - Black

DecoArt Media Mediums and Specialty Produ cts - Modeling Paste – Black

DecoArt Media Mediums and Specialty Products - Clear Matte Medium

Metallic Lustre 1oz - Burnished Brass

Metallic Lustre 1oz - White Frost

Metallic Lustre 1oz - Brilliant Turquoise

Metallic Lustre 1oz - Copper Kettle

DecoArt Media Varnishes - Soft Touch Varnish

Linking to 
http://rheddscreativespirit.blogspot.com/2018/06/junes-challenge.html

http://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2018/06/hls-june-mixed-media-challenge.html

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Somewhere near the sea............

Hello Friends, am sharing a sea theme Upcycled project on the Itsy Bitsy Blog here using the new Chalk Matt Acrylic Paints by Little Birdie. Available in a number of pretty shades, the easy to use chalk acrylic paints have a perfect consistency for spreading with rollers, sponge and brush. Great for mixed media projects and home decor applications, you can also use sandpaper or a dampened sanding block for a layered, chippy or distressed look. 

Do have a look at the Itsy Bitsy Blog here for a tutorial and more pics.........

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Mix-Media Altered Diary

Mix-Media Altered Diary

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I have a Mix-Media Altered Diary cover on Itsy Bitsy Blog today with lots of tips and techniques,please visit the Itsy Bitsy blog for a complete tutorial ...........

Mix-Media Altered Diary

I hope you liked today's project, you can use the same techniques to create a home decor canvas, alter gift bags and boxes or personalize and alter boring/ordinary stuff into something unique  !!

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Royal Tea Pot for ColourArte

Royal Tea Pot for ColourArte

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sharing a Royal Tea Pot created for my design team post for ColourArte. This is a transformed/altered /upcycled project using Paverpol and the amazing ColourArte Iridescent Silks ............

Royal Tea Pot for ColourArte

Royal Tea Pot for ColourArte

For the full post and tutorial please visit ColourArte Blog here , 

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Mixed Media Upcycled box with ColourArte

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I am sharing an altered box at the Colourarte Blog today with a step-by -step tutorial ......

I started by giving a coat of white gesso to a sturdy 6″x6″ mobile phone box and adding drywall tape to give some texture. The sides of the box have texture using a script stencil and white texture paste..

more texture with a stencil and texture paste

Added some chipboard, clay embellishments, beads, charms, resin embellishments and metal charms to create a nice composition…

a coat of white Gesso on some …

a coat of black gesso all over, this is the first coat, make sure to cover everything well with the black gesso…

To bring out the detail, I used the dry brushing technique. Dry brushing is great for picking out details and edges in 3D pieces.

I have used Iridescent Violet, blue, green , gold and copper ….

I added Primary elements Mediterranean Blue and sprayed with water + The solution                    ( ColourArte medium for Arte Pigments ) , this allows colour to sink in and highlight the textures…. The sunken colors and dry brushing with black gesso to create shadows gives a wonderful effect ………

some close ups.......

Please do visit the ColourArte blog here.........

Linking to

http://stamplorations.blogspot.com/2016/06/stencil-sunday-june-5.html

and

June challenge at A Vintage Journey called 'Embossing Pastes/Textures'. The host for this one is the wonderful Astrid and here's what she has in store for us;Use any kind of texture paste (home made, crackle, coloured or plain) on your projects. There is an endless variety available, so play, have fun and apply it to your heart's content. Use it through stencils, randomly or in whatever way you want, but remember it should be in one of the vintage; shabby; mixed media; art journalling; industrial or steampunk styles that we favour. Put on your mixed media hat and create some magic!

and

Mixed Media Monthly #25 - 2nd Year Celebration!!

inspired by #18-Texture, #23 Dimension

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Bottle Art for ColourArte

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My turn on the ColourArte blog today, you can find a full step-by-step tutorial on ColourArte blog for this altered bottle.

Please visit the ColourArte blog and do let me know your feedback on this recycled bottle Art work.

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Altered Canvas for ColourArte

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sharing an altered canvas with all of you made for ColourArte.........see the details on the ColourArte blog here..........

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