Find Me for DT Dusty Attic

 Hello Dusty friends!

I'm back with a new mixed media layout in wintry mood. 

We are all longing for spring, but the next snow and a new cold are in the air again. 

Our dog is always very enthusiastic about a walk through the snowy winter forest,

 he loves to hide behind bushes and is happy when we discover him. 

 

 I used a background paper from Maja Design and created with stencil, cutting dies

 and some awesome chipboards a winter idyll, where some deer peacefully eat their hay.

 

some close up's

Deer were embossed with brown powder

love the small Acorns, 

because they are in two parts, so they appear more alive

Totally Pawsome

is coloured with acrylic paints two shades of blue and some splashes

 of diluted white paint and a little bit Deco snow 

Winters Forest #1

this awesome trees were also embossing with

 a special snow effect powder (Emerald Creek Craft) 

Dusty Attic chipboards and stencils

Starry Night Stencil

 Totally Pawsome

Fancy Trim #23

Acorns

Deer

 Winters Forest #1

 

 

I hope I could inspire you!

Thanks for your visit!

Kerstin

 

# Coffeebreak

 Welcome creative friends!

 

 Coffee is always a good idea, or?!

A good cup of coffee in the morning awakens your spirits and energy.

 

As I saw the little and big cups at Calico Craft Parts I thought, 

yes, they are very suitable for a mixed media coffee project in grundge style. 

Together with a clock face and some gear wheels I created a shadow frame

 that you can use as a gift or for your own kitchen.

 

The best thing about coffee is the aroma and the scent,

 so I also use some real coffee beans and coffee powder, 

that makes the whole thing more lively .

 

 

some close up's 

 Steampunk Multi Frame - Cogs

 was completed with a single cog and two clock hands 

which were embossed with black  powder

 

 

 Teacup & Saucer

was disassembled into two parts and the plate was glued on again as a saucer in 3d optics

 

 here I glued a bigger and a smaller cup on top of each other, 

stamped them after painting and added some aromatic coffee powder to it

 Swirl Flourish

 I had to disassemble it too and used it as a cloud of scent wafting through the room

😃

which other Calico Craft Parts I used 

can you find here

 

I hope I was a inspiration for your creative imagination! 

 

Happy crafting!!

 

Many thanks!

Kerstin

Winter Magic DT Dusty Attic

 

 Welcome creative friends!

 

Now it's my turn to feature a layout using the 

beautiful Dusty Attic Moodboard for January.

 Palm trees, sun, beach and sea and these sunset colors on the January Moodboard

 make you dream of vacation.

But here it's winter now and we are happy when some snow falls from the sky and the frost enchants nature with hoar frost snow crystals. From the winter walk you get red noses, because outside it's frosty cold and you are grateful for every warming ray of sunshine.

We also like to go into the garden now and feed our winter birds. 

That was my inspiration and thoughts behind  this wintry mixed media layout.

 

Suitable to the winter temperatures I used mainly the cool blue shades 

and only some little shades of warm tones for the birds. 

I love to create with Maja Design papers, here some sheets from the collection 'Holidays in the Alp'.

 

some close up's

little birdies were painted with some diluted acrylic colours

 

this little bird house is so amazing, you can glue the window and the roof trim

 for an additional 3d effect, 

I added some small icicles too

 the trees fits perfectly to this photo, I snowed them in, 

just like my last project, 

Altered book - Winter Tales

 

used which Dusty Attic chipboards  

I used can you find here 

We are looking forward to see what you come up with this months challenge.

 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

 to the Dusty Attic website store so you can choose your very own designs.

 

I hope I could inspire you!

Thanks for your visit!

Kerstin

 

Experience Winter Charm

 Hello creative friends!

 

I was inspired to create another mixed media project in wintry mood. I used a round plaque as base.

The small stairs and the roof was made with Notched Rectangle - Mini MDF Wood Shapes,

these are very exited little shapes, that have stimulated my imagination.

 

full spotlight is the order of  the day 😀

 

some close up's

small stair steps attached with wood glue

two mini shapes became a roof over the door

 

 which Calico Craft Parts I used 

can you find here

 

Continue with your good work und keep your tail up! 

 

Many thanks!

Kerstin

Beauty of Winter DT Maja Design

 

 Welcome creative friends!

 

Winter isn't my favourite season, but this season also holds beautiful magical moments for us. One of them is when there has been hoar frost, everything sparkles and glitters and the world is like enchanted.

I was inspired to create a layout in grey, purple and red shades, our latest paper collection 'Winter is coming' was absolutely perfect for these wintry hues. 

I used a black-and-white photography, which really came into its own 

with the Maja winter papers used. 

The elegant lady besides makes us literally feel the icy temperatures.

 

some close up's

 +

 which Maja Design papers I used 

can you find here

 

I hope I could inspire you to try your own idea in a original project !

Wish you a beautiful wintertime!

 

Kerstin

Dance of snowflakes

 Welcome creative friends!

 

I was inspired to create a winter mood canvas in mixed media style.

I borrowed an acrylic ornament from the christmas tree and 

turned a ballerina into a dancing snowflake.

 

 

some close up's

which  Calico Craft Parts I used 

can you find here

 

Happy crafting!

Kerstin

Winter Tales - Altered Book with Tutorial

 Welcome in a new creative year!

 Today the first fresh snow has fallen this winter, the landscape is transformed into a winter wonderland, 

simply fabulous and the right inspiration for a new book in Altered Art.

 

 

 

 

 

 

How you can create a book in Altered Art

 

basic materials

Dusty Attic chipboards;

Stamperia Paper 'Wintertales';

old book

 

 

1 separate the text with the help of a ruler and sharp cutter 

Tip: especially with older books where the paper is already very brittle, it does not have to be a straight cut, you can also simply tear them out by hand, this gives a wonderful old weathered look

2 choose a paper of your choice and stick it on the first and last page of your book

 

3 prime the chipboards with white acrylic paint and 

sprinkle deco snow into the paint while it is still wet 

Tip:  there are various types available commercially

 

4  now you can stick on your two book pages, paint them, decorate them with cutting dies,

 sayings or whatever other decoration you can think of

 Tip: for a 3D effect you can glue the chipboards and cut-out paper motifs between

 the single paper sheets too

5  I have also made a standing surface out of cardboard,  

book stands better and you can complement the theme with a landscape

I cut out a matching semicircle and transformed it into a winter landscape 

with white gesso and Deco snow

 

some close up's

 

 which  Dusty Attic chipboards I used

 can you find here

 

 I hope I could inspire you to try something completely different

 with the awesome chippies from Dusty Attic!

 

Happy crafting!!

Kerstin