Mixed Media Inspiration Circle - Contrast

 

This circle inspired me to create a Yin-Yang project. I chose the contrasts of colorful and monochrome.

 Yin Yang is an ancient symbol from Chinese philosophy that represents balance and harmony between opposite yet interconnected forces. Yin is associated with calmness, darkness, and reflection, while Yang symbolizes energy, light, and action. Together, they remind us that opposites are not in conflict but work together to create balance in life and nature.

  Idea Yin Yang

 

 

 

I think this is a really interesting topic that makes you think. 

This certainly wasn't my last project on this topic. What contrasts would you choose? 

Mixed Media Inspiration MDF Moon - Mohnblüten

  

I love to work on MDF bases in mixed media style with multiple wet layers, pigmentsand and crackle effects. MDF provides a far more stable and durable foundation compared to chipboard materials.

One of my favourites is the Moon. So far, I’ve mostly used this design as a fantasy-inspired backdrop for Halloween projects, 

A door to another world; 

Hallo Luna Ween; 

Hexenküche 

Walpurgis Night 

but it works for so many more ideas. Here, I used it as a background for a poppy field, which is blooming so beautifully here right now.

This simple laser-cut MDF moon became the perfect canvas for a creative journey where nature meets a touch of steampunk.

 

 

 

Combined with layered chipboards, rusty effects and gears, the design celebrates my love for blending organic beauty with industrial details. 

Warm colors and delicate details were added to bring the piece to life. The combination of natural chippies like the poppies and texture creates a unique home decor piece. 

 There is something magical about the contrast between delicate poppies, rust and mechanical elements.

An eyecatcher of the piece is a  poppy flower made from air-drying clay. It adds a beautiful focal point and creates a striking contrast to the flatter chipboard embellishments used throughout the design. 

The poppy heads were embossed using an embossing folder .

 

 

 

used 

 

DA4055 MDF Art Base #2 - Moon  

 

DA1289 Poppies #1  

DA3116 Poppy Heads  

DA3468 Fern Fronds  

DA2370 Cogs #3

 

 

 

some details

 

 

 

Mixed Media Garden Decor 🌼

 

 Rustic Garden Number Sign 

 

Did you see my MDF base lantern project last week?

 Today, here’s the next one with a completely different look.

This unique mixed media project was created using an MDF base and decorative chippies, 

combined with soft textures and floral details for a charming farmhouse look.

A special highlight of this piece is the small rustic fence element, 

created from weathered chipboard panels and arranged to look like an old vintage garden fence. 

Layers of distressed paint, weathered metal effects, and dimensional embellishments

 create a beautiful shabby chic design. 

An Inspiration for garden lovers, cottage decor fans, or anyone

 who enjoys creative DIY home accents.

  

 

 

 

DA4058 MDF Art Base #5 - Leaf #2 

 

DA1694 Daisies

DA2389 Number Jumble

DA3793 Border Bits #1 - Wood

DA2943 Weather 

DA2803 Mini Wagon Wheels

DA2898 Planter Pots #1 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whether displayed at the entrance, on a garden fence, or as seasonal outdoor -

 Bring personality into your garden with this handmade rustic garden number sign

or plane it as a gift for a garden friend 😃 

 

The Magic is in you- ATC

 

   Hello everyone!

 

 Have you seen the  latest MDF shapes by Calico Craft Parts?

- enchanting moons and old  trees - 

 Skeleton, Dead Trees, Stumps & Branches

 

Just the right addition for projects on the theme of  Magic forest.

 

Today a new inspiration with this amazing shapes, I was inspired to create

some ATC's

(Artist trading cards are small miniature works of art,  

unique or small editions that are exchanged or 

collected)

 

 

I played with the new trees, used them as a whole shape, 

but also divided them. This way, hanging roots emerged from the Bonsai 

or another tree was lopped off to grow a wildflower afterwards.

used MDF shapes

 

Dead Tree Trunk - MDF Wood Shape Style 1

 

Bonsai Skeleton Tree - MDF Wood Shape Style 4

 

Dead Tree Trunk - MDF Wood Shape Style 4

 

Wildflower MDF Wood Shape

 

 

 Thanks for your visit!

 

 I hope you find inspiration!

 

Kerstin

 

 

Moonlight shadows

 

   Hello everyone!

 

 Have you seen the  latest MDF shapes by Calico Craft Parts?

- enchanting moons and old gnarled trees - 

 

Just the right addition for projects on the theme of Magic forest.

 

I was inspired to create a shadow frame,

meaning I used a canvas from backside, 

glued a 30 x 30 scrappaper on it

and  have torn a part out of the middle.

Behind you will discover a mysterious old castle, 

which is framed by these beautiful old trees.

 

How to ... tips 

 

 

 tree bark created with air-drying clay and mould

 after drying primed with black gesso and finally dry brushed with white gesso

some close up's

 

used MDF shapes

 

Moon with Face 

 Tree Stump - MDF Wood Shape Style 2

Dead Tree Trunk - MDF Wood Shape Style 4

 

Maple Leaf & Twig

Mushrooms - Fungi MDF Wood Shape - Style 10

 

 

 Thanks for your visit!

 

 I hope you find inspiration!

 

Kerstin

Home Decor - Springtime in Forest

 

 Hello everyone!

 

Today a new springtime inspiration.

 

Used a half metal egg as base, before it was a original box of chocolates.

 that has been painted with light green chalk paint.

The background was completed with cutting dies (fern leaves).

A piece of floral foam was attached in the lower part of the egg, 

shapes were inserted and on the front  glued on.

MDF shapes were primed with white gesso and 

then painted with acrylic paints.

To compliment the natural look I used dried branches with lichen.

 

 

some details

used MDF shapes

 

Gazing Fox MDF Wood Shape Style 3

Flying Canadian Geese

Sitting Hare

Winter Trees & Snow Swirls

 

Woodpecker please ask the boss

Happy Easter Greetings!

Kerstin