Mixed Media Monday - Joy to the World

Happy Monday, Norma G. here!! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend with your family and friends.  I got to catch up with some friends and even did a little shopping here and there.  It's hard to believe that Christmas is only one week away, YIKES!!  I still have a bit more shopping to do and a whole lot of wrapping ahead of me.

Alright, it's time for one of my very favorite things, a little Mixed Media fun!

This week I have a cute little altered box to share with you:

This is a small wooden box that I found at Michaels.  It was on clearance for .84 because the lid is broken off.  I've been wanting to create a shadow box project for awhile and knew that this little box would be perfect.  I used a TON of different materials to create multiple layers of beautiful details on this piece.

I started with the Sleigh Cling Stamp.  You can also find this image in the Winter Cling Stamp Set.  I stamped the sleigh on some plastic packaging with Stazon.  (I really like when I can upcycle something that would normally just go in the trash.)  I left a lip on both the top and bottom so I could adhere it the box.  Next I started working on the box, I used Golden Gel Medium to attach vintage sheet music to the inside of three sides.  I attached a scrap piece of blue scrapbook paper for the top.  Then I randomly stamped snowflakes in various shades of blue on the sheet music.  For a little sparkle, I applied a thin layer of glue and sprinkled Blue Diamond Fairy Dust.

For the bottom I used a scrap of beautiful gold sequence fabric.  I like the way the sequence reflects off of the plastic and adds a beautiful effect to the background.

A winter scene wouldn't be complete without some trees right?!  I used the trees from the Pines Cling Stamp Set.  I stamped the larger tree with Close To My Heart ink in Ponderosa Pine and embossed with Green Tinsel.  For the smaller tree, I used Tim Holtz Iced Spruce Distress Ink and embossed with Antique Gold.  I fussy cut both trees leaving a lip on the bottom for attaching to the box.

Here's another look into the box.  So with the inside complete, I began working on all of the little details that finish off the project.

I created a cute little snowflake banner to hang on the top with my sewing machine.  I really wish I had a circle punch for this part but since I don't, I had to improvise ;D  I used my Cricut George cartridge to cut four 3/4" circles and four 1/2" circles.  Next I stamped various snowflakes with varying shades of blue and embossed with Blue Tinsel.  Then I carefully ran the circles through my sewing machine to create the banner.

For the angel, I used the Build A Shrine Stamp Set, she's stamped in CTM Black ink and embossed with Antique Gold.  I used a white gel pen to highlight the wings and TH Distress markers to color in her face.  For the star, I used a gold gel pen.  I also flanked the angel with a stamp from the Flourish Elements Cling Stamp Set.  I cut the banner with the Cricut Stand & Salute cartridge and it's cut at 1".  The sentiment is from the Wise Men Cling Stamp Set and is embossed in black.  The edges of the banner are distressed with TH Old Paper Distress Ink.

I added silver tinsel around all of the edges, some sheer ribbon, miniature snowflake ornaments, bling and beaded trim to complete the project.

The tag is from my stash, I like the pop of red plus it kinda pulls out the red thread on the snowflake banner.

Here's one last look at my little altered Christmas box :D  If you'd like to recreate this box, you could use any box you have lying around like, you could even add a little battery operated tea light in the inside.

Okay here's a recap of the supplies I used on this project:

5x5x2.5 box

Vintage Sheet Music & Blue Scrapbook Paper 

Blue Diamond Fairy Dust

Gold Sequence Fabric

Plastic

PWP Stamps: Sleigh Cling Stamp/Winter Cling Stamp Set, Pines Cling Stamp Set, Snowflakes/Holiday Greetings Cling Stamp Set/Snowy Cling Stamp Set, Build A Shrine Stamp Set, Flourish Elements Cling Stamp Set, and Wise Men Cling Stamp Set

Inks: Close to My Heart Black & Ponderosa Pine, Tim Holtz Old Paper & Iced Spruce Distress Ink, Color Box Aqua & Glacier Ice

Embossing Powders: Green & Blue Tinsel, Black and Antique Gold

Gel Pens: White & Gold
Tim Holtz Distress Marker: Scattered Straw

Cricut Cartridges: George & Stand & Salute

Beaded trim, sheer ribbon, silver tinsel trim, bling & miniature snowflake ornaments

3-D embellishment tag

Golden Gel Medium, Glossy Accents, Elmers glue and Beacon 3-1 Craft Glue

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Have a Beautiful Day!!!

Mixed Media Monday - Wishing You A Merry Christmas

Happy Monday Bloggie Friends & Welcome!  Norma G. here, are you ready for a little Mixed Media?! 

Okay...I need your help with this week's project!  I made a beautiful (if I do say so myself, hehehe) piece of art to display during the holiday season but my original color choice didn't show up well in the photos.  I stamped my image again in a second color so I need you to help me decide which color to go with. 

All right let's get started!  This is the second color by the way ;D

To make this piece of art, I started with a 3.5" x 6" piece of poplar.  To prep the wood, I applied a generous layer of gesso.

Once the gesso was dry, I sprayed the wood with Dylusions Ink Sprays in London Blue, Vibrant Turquoise and Post Box Red.  I used a flat brush to blend the colors together.  After that, I applied some Micropearl Pearl Ex for some shimmer.  To help set the Pearl Ex, I spritzed on a little Copper ART-C glimmer mist.  Next for a little background interest, I stamped the square flourish stamp from the Flourish Elements Cling Stamp in a harlequin pattern.  Doesn't that look cool?!  I'm definitely gonna do that again in another project.

Okay this is where I need your help.  This is the original image I stamped.  It's the new Madonna and Child Cling Stamp.  I used Oak Brown ink from Close to My Heart and embossed with Ranger Ancient Gold embossing powder.  I inked the edges with TH Vintage Photo.  I also sewed around all the edges.  I really love the softness of this image and I think it's really beautiful in person but it just doesn't show up well in photos.

 See what I mean?  I attached some gold tinsel to finish off the edges then mounted it in an open faced frame.  I also used some burlap on the background for a little added texture.

Here is another look of the second stamped image.  This one is done with black embossing powder.  So what do you think?  Stick with the Ancient Gold embossed image or use the Black one?  Let me know whatcha think!!

This was a super simple project that anybody could do and you don't have to use wood like me.  You could use chipboard, cardboard or whatever else you have on hand.  The possibilities are truly endless!

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