Mittwoch, 27. September 2023

Altered Book - Diorama Autumn Forest

 

Hello everyone!

 

I enjoy reviving old and forgotten objects, in particular, old books 

that can be transformed into wonderful 3D dioramas. 

Today, to suit the season, I went for a walk in the autumnal forest.
Have you had the opportunity to explore the latest  shapes available in the 

Autumn & Woodland Shapes

collection?

  I can only say that they are enchanting and very inspiring!

 

 

 

 Love the latest

Skeleton, Dead Trees, Stumps & Branches

I used different sizes, sometimes only parts or, for example, 
interpreted 

Bonsai Skeleton Tree

completely new as a tree root. 
 
 
some close up's







 

used MDF shapes

 

Dead Tree Trunk - MDF Wood Shape Style 1

 Mushrooms - Fungi MDF Wood Shape 14 - Spotted Toadstools

 Winter Tree Scene MDF Wood Shape - Style 4

Bonsai Skeleton Tree

Ivy Leaf Garland

Red Oak Leaf & Twig

Spider MDF Wood Shape - Style 3

 

 
 


 I hope you find inspiration!

Kerstin


Samstag, 23. September 2023

September Moodboard with Dusty Attic

 

 Hello everyone!

 

 

I'm back with a new layout created with our monthly moodboard inspiration.

 

 Almost every little girl dreams of owning a pair of ballet shoes 

and attending her first dance lesson.

 It's an exciting and tense experience that fills their hearts 

with delight.

 After first lessons, sweetie little girls proudly jump through the park, 

feeling accomplished and happy.

 

 

 

 

some close up's





 


 used chipboards  

 

Frangipani #3 

Mini Tabs #6 BLACK

Music Notes

Antique Frame

 

 

Just put your own take of the challenge in the comments section
 of the Dusty FANattics facebook page HERE 
 


You could win one of two amazing Dusty Attic prize packs
...this year we are reverting back to the prize being a $50 (AUD) credit
so you can choose your very own designs.

 
 Thanks for your visit!
 
 I hope you find inspiration!
 

Mittwoch, 13. September 2023

A door to another world

 

Hello everyone!

 

  I was inspired to create a mixed media collage

 on a new mixed media board - The crescent moon.

 

Autumn is here, a sunny time that inspires with its colourful leaves 

but also gives a feeling of sadness as winter draws near. 

This season is also known for being grey, gloomy, and mysterious,

 and it brings along the traditional Halloween festivities.

 


 

 

Initially, I gave structure to the moon by using a stencil and texture medium. 

I created a landscape of craters with silver decosand, which I then coated

 in black gesso once it had dried. However, 

I regret not having taken a photo as what I had done is barely visible now.

Maybe it'll work better next time because this moon is so adaptable. 

With some luck, there will be other moon shapes soon. 😀

 

some close up's

 





Samstag, 9. September 2023

Album Summer Memories II

 

Hello everyone!

 

  I  created a sea inspired minialbum as memory on beautiful relaxed days.

 It has been equipped with many flaps, pockets 

and other storage possibilities to keep nice mementos. 

At Dusty Attic I found a lot of small special chipboards that fit perfectly to the sea theme.

 I used them as photo frames, to attach flaps (anchors) and as eye-catchers for decoration.

 


 

 

cover



 used chipboards  

 


Hello Summer

Lighthouse #1 Small 2pk 
  Reef Cluster #2
Mini Shells #2
Anchor #2
Ocean Elements #7
Ocean Elements #5
Ocean Elements #2
Polaroid Frame Set #1 
Decorative Frame #1

 










 
 Thanks for your visit!
 
 I hope you find inspiration!
 

Kerstin


Mittwoch, 30. August 2023

Album Summer Memories

 

Hello everyone!

 

After a short summer break I'm back with a photoalbum 

as memory on beautiful relaxed days.

The sea inspired minialbum  has been equipped with many flaps, pockets 

and other storage possibilities to keep nice mementos. 

 

Some of the selected MDFs have already been laser engraved in such detail

 that they look very beautiful even unfinished.



Nautical Multi Frame - Lighthouse

  on the cover was primed with white gesso and only the lighthouse 
and wheel were embossed with a special powder (Salted Navy Enamel)
 





Striped Beach Hut with Flag

were created with a crackle medium and 
finished with acrylic  paints for an old
wheathered look


 

dry brush technique with a little bit white gesso

 


Original laser engraved






 used MDF shapes

 

Nautical Multi Frame - Lighthouse

 

Word Elements - Summer & Seaside

Compass MDF Wood Shape

 Sailing Boat Wood Shape - Style 2

Row of Palm Trees

Striped Beach Hut with Flag

Wild Grass MDF Wood Shape - Style 2

Sheet of Mini MDF Nautical Motifs Style 4

 

 Thanks for your visit!
 
 I hope you find inspiration!
 
Kerstin

 

Mittwoch, 23. August 2023

By your side - Dusty Attic August Moodboard

  

Hello everyone!

 

 

Our monthly Moodboard inspired me to create a sea mixed media layout.

Love the weathered wooden style it fits perfectly to the feeling of salt water,

foamy ocean waves, sunsets on the beach and walks on secluded natural beaches.

 

I found at  Dusty Attic some beautiful suitable chippies,

such like drift wood, corals and the right frame. 

Chipboards were primed with white gesso and 

highlighted with distress inks in brown shades.

I also used the negatives from driftwood shapes and highlighted this pieces with

 a little bit fine sand from the baltic sea beach.


 

 

 

 

some close up's


 

 




 

used chipboards

Drift Wood #1 
Broken Bits #3 – Fishnet
Compass Rose #2
 Wood Frames
Mini Seagulls #1
 Coral Mixed


 

Just put your own take of the challenge in the comments section
 of the Dusty FANattics facebook page HERE 
 


You could win one of two amazing Dusty Attic prize packs
...this year we are reverting back to the prize being a $50 (AUD) credit
so you can choose your very own designs.

 
 Thanks for your visit!
 
 I hope you find inspiration!