Two Hearts As One

I just "heart" that title. Don't you just feel love in the air? I know it's just January, but I hear the hearts just calling my name. Today I have two projects to share with you to get you in a heartfelt spirit.

 I used cork hearts to embellish both projects. However, I'm going to begin with the layout I created first.

Of course every great project starts with a pile of products to begin the process of layering.



 

After the base layers have been created then we're off to the good part, adding Unique Laser Designs embellishments.



I used the cork embellishments in it's basic state, but added a bit of silver distress stain to portions so that it tie into the other colors used (also for added texture).



Continue to add ink, flowers and your title.



I had this great idea of using the Circle Stencil and cutting only two of the circles to create the look of wedding rings.
 

 

After cutting the individual rings, I covered each of them with Tim Holtz silver distress stain.



 

After the circles were dry, I adhered them to the page and added a tear drop pearl to one ring.
 

Next, I created a masculine valentine card.  

 

We all know men actually love receiving Valentine gifts as well.

For this card I used the same embellIshments as on the layout, but I also used this set of Keys.

 

To distress the key I used a bit of blue color mist and topped it with a splash of silver distress stain, which gave it a rustic look.

 

 

I love this view of the mixed textures, cork, wood, chipboard and grunge paper mixed together.

 



Artist Trading Block

Please let me share my newest project with you.  I have made my first Artist Trading Block.  This project was fun to make, I encourage everyone to give an Artist Trading Block a try!

The block was hand made from chipboard sheets that I had been hanging onto.  The block was then covered in patterned paper before I adhered the Unique Laser Designs Circle Stencil.

I had cut the Circle Stencil into four equal parts.  Once the parts were adhered to the block,every thing was given a coat of gesso. The insides of the circles were not coated as heavily, allowing the patterned paper to peek through.

Then I began filling in circles with stickers, brads, metals or just crackle medium.  I sprayed all the sides with mists, wiping off any mist that coated the filled in circles.

Once the box was assembled, I added Unique Laser Design's Angel Wings to the box.  The wings had been treated to paint and embossing powder.  

Are you ready to try an Artist Trading Block on your own?  I highly recommend them!  If you would like to see more of my block or further information, please visit my blog.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Unique Laser Designs Products Used

Circle Stencil

Angel Wings

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