DIY Chipboard Magic

 

 Thinking Outside the Box with a Ceramic Egg Base

Sometimes the most enchanting home décor ideas begin with the simplest materials—and a willingness to think outside the box. This DIY project started with a humble ceramic egg base and a stack of chipboards, and it ended as a magical forest house straight out of a fairy tale.

The ceramic egg became the foundation of the piece—smooth, neutral, and full of potential. 

Paint and texture played a huge role in setting the mood. Earthy tones, mossy greens, and soft browns helped the house blend naturally into a forest-inspired theme. Small details—like carved lines in the chipboard or subtle dry brushing—gave the impression of age, as if the house had always been part of the woods. Imperfections became features, and asymmetry brought the structure to life.

 

  

 

This project is a reminder that DIY Home décor doesn’t require expensive supplies or strict plans. With a bit of imagination, everyday craft materials can become something magical. Chipboards aren’t just flat embellishments, and a ceramic egg isn’t just seasonal décor—it’s all about perspective.

 

 

 

Let your imagination lead the way. 

You might be surprised at the little world you create. 🌿✨

Kerstin 

 

‘First Snow’ – Creating Winter Magic with Chipboards

 

 Winter always inspires me to create soft, cozy scrapbook pages, and my latest layout, “First Snow,” captures that magical moment when everything turns white for the first time. For this project, I focused on using Dusty Attic chipboards to add dimension and detail to the page.

For this layout I used a mix of  wood-themed patterned papers, snowflake and winter forest trees chipboards, white embossing powder, light blue inks, layered die cuts, and a cut out photo from the first snowy day this year. 

 

 

 

some details

 

used

 

 

DA1492

Leaves Stencil 

DA1486

Knitting Stencil 

DA2677

Snowflakes #1 Small 

DA2609

Winters Forest #1 

DA1843

Capture This Moment

DA2246

Poinsettia Small 

 

 Chipboards are perfect for winter layouts, because they create a subtle 3D effect without overpowering the photo. By painting and embossing them, you can match them to any color palette while keeping a soft, textured look.

 I truly love how the “First Snow” layout turned out—soft, textured, and full of winter charm.

DIY Wichtelstube - Der moderne Adventskalender

 Hello!

 Seit einiger Zeit hat hier bei uns ein neuer Weihnachtsbrauch Einzug gehalten. Er stammt aus Skandinavien und lässt zu Beginn der Adventszeit ein unsichtbaren Wichtel in die Wohnstube einziehen. Der hält die Hausbewohner mit lustigen Streichen ordentlich auf Trab.

Ganz wichtig dabei ist der Briefkasten, denn hier können die Eltern erzieherisch einwirken, waren die Kleinen ungezogen, so teilt der Wichtel ihnen das per Post oder durch einen Streich mit. Da werden die Kekse versteckt, die Milch eingefärbt oder Schuhe verknotet, der Fantasie sind hier keine Grenzen gesetzt 😅. 

Was mir am besten an diesem neuen Brauch gefällt, ist die Tatsache, das der Fokus nicht auf Konsum, sondern vor allen Dingen auf gemeinsamen Erlebnissen in der Familie liegt. Und ganz nebenbei kann man dabei natürlich sehr kreativ werden und seine Kindheitserinnerungen mit der Puppenstube wieder wahr werden lassen.  

 

Ich habe meine schon vor einiger Zeit DIY Elfenmöbel genutzt

 und aus einer Holzbox eine gemütliche Back - Wichtelstube gezaubert.

Die wunderbare Fairy door und einmalige Kuckucksuhr von Dusty Attic 

passten perfekt zu meiner kleinen Backstube. Beide im 3D Look, was will frau mehr 😃!

 

  

 

 

 genutzte Chipboards von Dusty Attic

 

DA3487

Fairy Doors #2 Small

DA0411

Cuckoo Clock

DA2611

Winters Forest Small 

DA1361

Party Lights #1 

DA3174

Pine Sprigs #2

DA3530

Let's Bake

DA3509

Kitchen Icons #2

 

 

Viel Spaß!

Kerstin 

 

 

DIY Witches Hat with Dusty Attic

 Hello!

 

 This beautiful witch's hat inspired me to create a new Halloween project with a magical theme.
It captures the mysterious, creepy and magical essence of Halloween perfectly. 

The plan is to create a dark scene centred around a witch's apothecary, with the hat as a prelude. 

I used the layered Apothecary insignia together with a small haunted house. 

The lightning struck and contributed to the fact that very special ingredients can be used

 in the pharmacy again.

Be surprised 🎃

 

 

 

MDF Art Base #1 - Witches Hat 

DA 3894 Apothecary Insignia layered 

DA 3106 Haunted House #3  

DA 3064 Mini Headstones

 

 

Layered Apothecary cabinet with Dusty Attic chipboards

 

 Hello!

 Today, I thought I'd show you one of my favourite pieces from DA. I've loved this piece since I first saw it. The multiple layers and the wood look I've given it, make it look so real.

 Have you ever tried using embossing folders to change the cardboard chipboards? 

It works really well, you just need to be patient to find the right plates to create the right print. I used the 3D Texture Fades (Sizzix Lumber). So,  how a cheap piece of furniture ended up as a noble oak cabinet.😀

It's become a real piece of jewellery, but it needs to be staged. Maybe on an album cover or a book box of herbal recipes, let's see. 

 

used chipboards

DA 3892 Apothecary Cabinet

DA 3895 Apothecary Insignia small

DA 3879 Mini potion bottles 

DA 3469 Mini Gems and chrystals

Fairies Moon night - Enchanted Forest

 

 Hello creative friends!

 

 Today I present you a sign, which has the enchanted forest as a theme. 

I have tied two signs of different sizes with strings.

 At a late hour in the meadow, under the bright glow of the moon,
the fairies have shown up, and there's a whole lot of stardust and flower-scented air. 

They're dancing and laughing, making it a really magical moment, full of enchantment and wonder.

It's a truly happy place,  a place where you can switch off, relax and take your mind off things 😀.

 

If you want to know more about how this project was designed and made, please get in touch here.

 

 

 

first design

 

used MDF shapes

 

 

Jagged Edge Rectangle - Mixed Media Boards & Plaques in two sizes

Crescent Moon

 

Maidenhair Fern MDF Wood Shape - Style 1

Mushrooms - Fungi MDF Wood Shape - Style 10

Grandpa Gnome - MDF Woodland Folk Shape

 

Painted Lady Butterfly Fairy

Clump of Flat Mushrooms

Acorns & Oak Leaves 

Tree Stump

Happy Place 

Ancestry MDF Wood Font - Create A Word

 

some details

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by...until next time!

Kerstin

 

Fairy furniture with Dusty Attic chipboards

 

 Hello!

 Hey, maybe you remember my forest lantern I showed you a while back? 

Well, today I'm introducing a new furnishing. It was a blast to create objects in 3D from existing flat chipboards. I got to use my imagination to make benches, chairs, and tables. I also used dried natural materials like small tree branches, bark, moss, acorns, and more. 

If you've got any more questions about how it was made, just let me know!

 

 

used chipboards

 

Table - DA 2445 Frame medley + DA 0697 Wagon wheels

Chair - DA 2537 Tropical foliage #9

Bench -  DA 2537 Tropical foliage #9 + DA 2193 Drift Wood #2

Bench without feet -  DA 3770 Wax Seals floral + DA 1183 Branch #5 + DA 2192 Drift wood #1

Throne - DA 0493 Mini branches #1 

 

 

Market Stall with Dusty Attic

 Hello creative friends!

 Our family loves to visit a Christmas market before Christmas. It's a great way to get into the festive spirit! You can enjoy mulled wine and waffles in the cold weather. 

I was really taken with this market stall when I first saw it. These little cranes and barrel buckets are so cute.
Thanks to very simple and clear assembly instructions, it's quick to put together. 

When I was designing it, I was thinking about the famous Striezelmarkt in Dresden (Germany). There are lots of artisan stalls there. Each one is individually designed with lots of love.
It was tough to decide on a theme for this stand, so I went with a neutral weathered look. I used crackle medium, light acrylic colours and some texture. I covered the roof and back wall with paper.

The crates and barrels were also meant to look a bit worn. They were first painted in different colours with a walnut stain gel and then decorated with a little bit of winter snow. 

You can also create a lovely ambience with a warm LED light.

What makes this piece special is You can fill the boxes with different items at any time to create a completely different look. I'm planning to use it as a sweet and bakery stand next time. 

After Christmas, I don't want to hide it in the cupboard, so I'm already excited to see what it will look like then.

Coming in 2025

 

 

 

DA 3919 MDF Market Stall 

coming soon - coming soon - coming soon!!