Sea photo frame

Yes, I know that outside is autumn already... But I really wanted to save some sea memories from the summer. Besides that I had a lot of sea shells that we brought from the seaside and I could not leave them lying just like that... So I decided to alter a photo frame!

I bought a simple cheap frame and covered it with 2 layers of white gesso. But the frame seemed to me not enough white so I painted it in white with acrylics. I glued some burlap thread and then all these sea shells.
At the end I added a touch of texture paste and artificial sand.

Some close-ups:

Have a nice day!
Anna

Eco Style Card

Hi there!

This card was inspired by the challenge, the theme of which is Eco Style. 

As soon as I saw this challenge the image of the card just came to my mind. I knew exactly what I wanted to do.

So I found some broken branches in the Botanic Garden nearby. For my birdie I used a decoupage technique and fabricated a nest for her from raffia. For the background I took wooden pattern paper and matted it with newspaper print. And of course kraft cardstock for the base of my card!

Close-up:

The challenge I'm playing along at Modnoe-hobby:

See you soon!
Anna

Steampunk photo frame

Today I have something special to share with you.

For this project I bought a simple photo frame. 
I glued some cheese cloth and mesh tape on the frame for the texture and covered it with 2 coats of black gesso. 

And then the fun part began! For altering I used a bunch of metal embellishments and chipboard, but also my stash that I was collecting for about one year (spare parts of tape runner, some metal stuff from shoes, clothes, pens) :) oh yes, I had a lot of fun! 
Another coat of black gesso. 
Then I sprayed it all with copper and brown colors. To put the finishing touches to my frame I used a gold wax.

And some close-ups:

 I should say altering this frame took quite a lot of time but I love how it turned out! 

 Hope you like it too ;)

Anna

Vintage card "Paris"

Hi there!

This card was inspired by Paris! I love this place - it's beauty and charm, gorgeous architecture, romantic spirit and vintage style.
Walking along the river Seine I bought an old decrepit french book (there weren't cover and some pages already). I knew that these old pages would inspire me to new projects! This card is the first one.

I stamped one of the pages with an image of Eiffel Tower and layered it with two more pages, previously distressed all of them.
I grabbed a vintage tag and stamped it with more french titles and scripts. I love laces on vintage works so I couldn't resist using some :)
Some more photos:

See you soon!
Anna

Layout "Ocean memories"

Hello!Here is a layout I've made recently.

I chose a Captain page from SeaSide collection by Authentique because I like it's deep navy color. I gessoed it, made a texture with Tim Holtz stencil and modeling paste. After spraying and splattering the page with some colors I did some embossing. Voilà - my background is ready!

Under the photo-pad I glued some cheese-clothes and different fabrics. I spent a lot of time playing with embellishments.
Here some close-ups:

                            

                                  

All the shells that were used for this layout were brought from Atlantic ocean coast in France, where we spent our last vacations. I collected them with my children, so they capture a lot of memories for me :)With this page I would like to enter into the challenges:

Words & Paintery

Factory Decor

Have a nice day,

Anna

Purple Multi-layer card

Hi, there!

Today I want to share a purple multi-layer card with you.
I love purple colors so it was a pleasure to work with.
All in all I did thee layers of paper, a layer of tulle fabric and a bunch of embellishments.

I curled up and distressed some layers of paper. Here is a tip: you can easily curl up any type of paper by spraying a bit of water on it - that will damage fibers of paper and after you can do anything you want with it, but be careful not to rip it because the paper become fragile.

Yes, I know the card turned out pretty bulky. But that is exactly what I like! :) when you are holding it in your hands you feel something...you want to touch it, to explore it from different angles. Of course it's not for mailing ;) 
But it wasn't a problem for me, because I gave it personally (in an envelope).

Have a good day!
Anna

Steampunk Wall Calendar

Hello! I am so glad I have a possibility to share my creations with you! Finally!!!
I will start from the project that I really love!

It has been a while since I created this Wall Calendar. It was just like a splash of inspiration!

In the beginning I covered two thick chipboards with Prima's paper. Then I decorated two corners with embossed black cardstock and die-cut a bunch of gearwheels.

I used a lot of metal and wooden embellishments. I LOVE metal, I believe it gives a power to projects! Oh, yes - I glued old clock mechanisms on 2015 and on the owl ;)
To put the finishing touches to my Calendar I used a gold wax that brings a metal effect to a whole project.
Some close ups

I printed calendar pages (one month per page) on the thick paper and distressed them.
To put my project together I punched the holes with my Crop-A-Dile and fastened the Calendar with metal rings.

I hope you enjoyed my Steampunk Wall Calendar. I will highly appreciate your feedback.
Anna