Happy New Week!

My newest little pin thingy,

I promise, someday I will think of a better name.

 

Linking up to:

 

enJOY Your Blessings,

Kimberly

Corrugated Cardboard - from the ridiculous to the sublime - how-to

I have been playing with corrugated cardboard again,

and thought you might like to see my process.

 

This is not one of my "pretty,"

well scripted posts for my design team projects,

this is real mess making in the studio.

 

I hope you enJOY it.

 

peel the paper layer from one side of the corrugated cardboard

it should look like this once the layer is removed

use a rough grit sandpaper to selectively remove more of the paper,

be sure not to remove too much 

water down a bit of acrylic craft paint

brush the paint lightly over the paper covered and ribbed surfaces

allow to thoroughly dry,

or dry with heat tool

select a flourish stamp and a Distress ink color to contrast with the chosen paint color

stamp every paper covered surface

 

You now have a canvas ready for your next collage.

I finished mine with vintage laces, buttons and millinery.

 

The flourish stamp, paper, die, and image are also from Tim Holtz.

 

Please note:

I have no affiliation with the companies and products mentioned or pictured here.

I just wanted to share.

 

Speaking of sharing,

I am linking up to:

 

enJOY a lovely week my friends,

Kimberly

Using The Best Stuff!

This sacred heart is my newest creation.

I have gathered some of the finest materials from my stash.

Metallic embellishments from Tinsel Trading,

beadwork rescued from a vintage purse,

millinery and German glass glitter from A Gilded Life,

a string of vintage pearls,

an antique chandelier crystal

have all been lovingly stitched and glued to fashion this piece.

Winter White Sacred Heart

is available in my etsy shop.

 

I encourage you to use your best stuff

and see what magic you create.

 

Today I am linking up to:

 

Wednesday I will be linking up to:

 

enJOY a lovely week,

filled with lovely things,

and enJOY Your Blessings,

Kimberly