A Shabby Shadow Box

I've altered another Twiddleybitz shadow box!!

I could not resist doing a bit of shabby chic for this one 

Once the shadowbox was assembled using PVA, I started with Ferro Iron to cover the outsides (that's the brown); then rubbed over the surface with Inka Gold - I LOVE how this brings out all the texture!

Then I used Viva Stone Art on the frame and attached it at certain points only, with hot glue - it's curved as it was slightly bigger than the frame...

Added some gorgeous hand-made items, charms, and flowers (after spraying with gold perfect pearls mists) from my2angels

I then glued some tea-stained muslin inside the box.  All done and ready for a keepsake :-)

Twiddleybits Products Used:
Twiddleybitz - Shadow Box Sm; Card size (SBS001)
Twiddleybitz - Small Vintage Overlay (OV004)

Other Products Used:
Viva Decore - Ferro, Textured Paint (Iron)
Viva Decore' - Inka Gold (Gold)
Viva Decore' - Stone Art
My2angels - Shabby Brown Charming Embellishments
My2angels - Large Antique Bronze Key
My2angels - Antique Bronze Large Flower Filigree
My2angels - Set of keys on ring charm
My2angels - Two-tone Brown Cherry Blossoms (Flowers)
My2angels - Muslin

Thanks for joining me today - I hope you enjoyed my post and will try our gorgeous range of Shadow Boxes.  It really doesn't matter what your scrapping style is - we have one perfect for you!

Sandra's Brick Template Tutorial

Another Brick Template Tutorial
this time with  Sandra Wallace.

 

I LOVE the new range of Templates that Twiddleybitz have

recently released... so many options!!
For my Floating Bird Frame I used the

Brick Template TEM007

But for the purposes of this tutorial I have used the
Chevron Template TEM008 (because I have misplaced my Brick Template after a retreat!! eek!)

To create the Brick effect on my floating frame I used the following steps in the tutorial.. repeating

steps TWO to FIVE over and over again until the frame was completely covered.

Products needed for the Brick effect.

Brick Template TEM007 (I used Chevon TEM008 in these instructions)Mont Mart Clear ImpastoChromocryl Paint: Burnt Umber

Kaisercraft paint: Mocha

Versa Inks: Pinecone and Black
Gilding wax: Gold and Patina

an old knife

heat gun

daubers

Here I have used the middle part of a Twiddleybitz overlay to help demonstrate this technique.

Step ONE

Paint the base of your project with the Burnt Umber (or dark brown) paint

 

Now mix up you Impasto with the Mocha paint... making sure to mix it well.
Please note my Impasto is OLD!!! (I'm talking Stone Age!!) and it has lots of lumps in it...which might of helped with the end effect. :-)
Maybe this might be a good time to scrape the crusty bits off the top of your impasto container and put them to good use. ;-)

Step TWO

Once mixed together place your template on the area you wish to work.

 

Step THREE

And then spread your Impasto mixure roughly with your old knife.

It doesn't matter if it is a bit messy, lumpy or uneven, this will add to your end result.

 

Step FOUR

Carefully lift the template off and wash it straight away! (it is really is stubborn to clean off once it dries...trust me!)

 

Step FIVE

Dry using a heat gun.

 

If you are covering a frame or a large area, repeat steps TWO to FIVE until area is covered. (remember to wash template between applications!)

You will probably notice some white lumpy impasto pieces ... don't worry, these will be covered up with the following steps

 

Step SIX

Using a dauber apply Pinecone ink randomly to the bricks.

 

 

then add some Black ink in the same manner

 

 

then rub in some gold gilding wax

 

 

and maybe some patina gilding wax.
and then keep re applying the different inks and waxes until you get the result you like.

 

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and it has inspired you to try this technique yourself.
Maybe you would like to try a more Terrecotta look with your bricks?.. adding more reddish tones,
Or sandstone bricks?..adding a lighter colour to your Impasto and using beige coloured inks.
Have fun experimenting!!

The above piece of brickwork won't go to waste.. I think I might try to incorporate it in a future layout.

waste not, want not. ;-)

Here are some more photos of my 3D Floating Bird Frame, which uses the above technique.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!!

If you DO use the Twiddleybitz templates along with other Twiddleybitz products on a creation,

please share them with us in the Twiddleybitz Ning Gallery... we would LOVE to see them!!

Bye for now

 

 

Sandra xx

Charlene's "A Moment In Time Christmas" Frame

Today the very Talented  Charlene Camilleri shares with us her fabulous tutorial on
how to make this stunning Christmas Frame.........

 

 

 

A MOMENT IN TIME CHRISTMAS FRAME with Charlene Camilleri

 

Twiddleybitz Product List

SPK005 Steampunk Clock with Gears

CF003 Roman Clock with hands

CF002 Roman Clock Small

SNOW001 Snowflakes

XMAS039 Swirl Stars

MIR004 Mini Mirror Christmas Trees

Twiddleybitz Element- Button

 

Other Materials Used

Photo Frame

Ranger Dabber Paints- Snow Cap, Juniper & Gold

Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter

Stampendous Shaved Ice & Mica Flakes

Stampendous Embossing Enamels- Shabby Green, Aged Copper

Stamp It Christmas Stamp

Teresa Collins Christmas Cottage Paper

Silver Beaded Trim

 

Remove the backing and glass from your frame ( I used an Ikea Frame which measured 9x11 ¼ inch but any old frame will do ).

Brush some PVA glue around the bevelled edge of the frame and sprinkle mica flakes onto it.

 

 

 

Using the Juniper Dabber, paint the large Roman Clock and Swirl Star simply by “dabbing” the paint directly to the chipboard.

Set the star aside, now lets add some more character to the Clock... Randomly dab some of the Gold

paint over the clock. Try not to over think it or “perfect” it. The less perfect the more character!

 

 

 

Next apply some PVA to the centre circle area of the clock and sprinkle with shaved ice. Shake off any excess. Paint the clock hands gold then glue the hands into place and add the button to the top.

 

 

 

Now for the smaller clock- stamp the chipboard with an embossing Ink Pad then apply the Aged Copper Embossing Enamel. Shake the excess off then use a heat gun to melt the powder. Use this same process for the Steampunk Clock using the Shabby Green Embossing Enamel.

 

 

 

Paint the Snowflake with the Snow Cap paint, dry then apply some glue ( I find a glue pad to be perfect for this job as you simply stamp the glue then apply the glitter ).

 

Use a brown permanent ink ( I like to use Stazon Brown Timber ) and ink the Xmas Stamp. Stamp onto paper, ensuring you press firmly and evenly before raising the stamp. Cut around the stamp and lightly ink the edge using the Gold Dabber.

 

 

Within your frame you will have a frame insert, cover this with your desired patterend paper and carefully cut around the paper with a craft knife. Now apply tape or glue to the back and attach another piece of patterned paper.

 

 

Now it's time to put it all together!

Re-insert the frameYou do not need to reinsert the glass- I have not used it.

Use foam tape to attach your large Roman Clock to the bottom left hand corner. Use glue to attach the other two clocks as shown.

Use foam tape to attach the stamped clock to the top right corner. Glue the silver beaded trim, star, snowflake & Christmas tree as shown.

 

Enjoy your new Frame!

 

 

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. You can use this same idea with different themes and it is a great way to use up some old frames that are sitting around!! I would love to see your designs in the Gallery!

 

Charlene