Sunday, May 15, 2016

Shining moments


Welcome friends!

today a a completely upcycle project as inspiration
for you and our Steampunk Challenge month theme



 

used materials


an old candleholder and a lightbulb
together with some metallic and acrylic paints from DecoArt
a lot of chippies and the most important tool ever ?
yes, a hot glue gun :-)

some details


gears, clockhands with silver paint and metalic lustre 
glued on the painted lightbulb
some stickers



gear stencil on chipboard with silver paint

More questions please ask me!

 My  teamies at SASPC have come up with many inspiring and different  versions 
on the theme this time.
Please pop on over and have fun!!

Happy crafting!
Kerstin

8 comments:

  1. Such a cool alteration, Kerstin!
    Love how you turned a simple candle holder into something so magical with "just" the use of paints and media!

    Hugs,
    Claudia xxx

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  2. Oh my goodness Kerstin, this is brilliant. Such a cool project, love it.
    Julie x

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  3. Kirsten I love this & those wings are fabulous how did you get that rich copper lustre on the candle holder? x

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    1. Many thanks Dee, I use metallic lustre only as highlight on gears and lightbulb, the candleholder was already copper. Kerstin

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  4. Just come from Facebook as this is INCREDIBLE! Cannot put into words how much this piece moves me! Then to top it off, a real bonus, I've realised it's Kirsten from sb.com (I am cardgirl, haven't bn there in a long time). Always admired your creations so now no surprise that you created this exceptional work of art!! Gosh, goodness & wow! C

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    1. Thanks so much Caroline, that makes my day :-) Hugs

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  5. Keratin, this is brilliant! Awesome sauce and fantabulous design and those wings are stunning! Wowzers and gorgeous! Hugz ~Niki

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  6. Kerstin, this is gorgeous! Love how you up cycled the light bulb into this, that is just brilliant! Wonderful decor piece.

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I always appreciate all your comments. Thanks so much!