The Upcycled Vintage Cardboard Dressform
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Hey DIY crafters! Today’s Mixed Media Monday really delivers a mix of media! Recently, I gave myself a play day. You would think I play everyday and I kind of sort of do, but generally, I’m playing with a particular goal or project in mind. It is very hard for me to shift gears and say “It’s okay to play and not make anything and mess up and make mistakes and just discover”.
I’ve been wanting to create something with the doggie dies I have from the Spellbinders Media Mixage line and so this was included in the play day. I also dug out some UTEE (ultra thick embossing powder) and chipboard. What I discovered is this technique that looks like a painted rusty metal of sorts and other times, depending on the color you paint it, can look like glazed ceramic.
UTEE has a natural tendency to turn brown as it cooks in the melting pot. I don’t know how to prevent this, but at the same time, because I love vintage, the color gives a very nice aged appearance and so for this technique it is quite desirable.
I’d love to hear what you think of this technique and video. Please leave your comments below
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For the past couple of days, my mind has been spinning with ideas and I’m trying to keep up with them all!!
Working with Friendly Plastic is always so much fun and relaxing. It’s easy to get caught up in the manipulation of the plastic and just let your worries and cares float away.
In this video, I’m sharing how to create a vintage inspired filigree embellishment using a technique that I learned from Liz Welch.
Combine this technique with some vintage elements and a pre-made bag – it’s simple and quick – just the way I like things!
P.S. – The bag was a muslin jewelry pouch that I bought in bulk. I sprayed it with Tsukineko Walnut Stain in the Terra Cotta color and let it dry, then added some decorative beaded and lace trim. EASY PEASY!!
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Click here to view the video now – http://youtu.be/UFgNzaf72P4
Leave a comment and you’ll be entered to win this fabulous hand embellished bag!! HURRY – This closes on Sunday!!
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Of course I’m always trying to make treasure from broken bits you’d normally throw away. And it’s even more so when it’s something I’ve had a sentimental attachment to for a long time.
I’ve just come home from BeadFest-Philadelphia expo (read about it here) feeling all refreshed and inspired and what I learned from there you’ll see incorporated into the next series of videos.
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