ULD: Steampunk Mini Canvas

Hello everyone, Ivy here with a steampunk 3x3 mini canvas to share with everyone.   

I LOVE Steampunk!

Instead of using the front of the canvas, I used the back.

I began by covering the canvas with metallic duck tape.

These are the ULD embellishments I decided to use.  They are  Dragonflies (sm), Butterflies (sm & lg) and the Ladybugs (set of 3).   All were first covered with gesso and then painted and/or covered with the metallic tape.  

After covering the embellishments with the metallic tape, some partially covered as in the dragonfly, only his body had the metallic tape.  Using my embossing tools, I went around each wooden embellishment. 

  Here are some of the tools I used to emboss the metallic tape. 

The mini pot was also taped.  

I used a thin dowel to twirl wire around it.  After I pull out the coiled wire, I stretch it out and I adhered it into place inside of the mini pot, using a glue gun.

With some embellishments, I used a blue Copic pen (BG05).   I placed blue rhinestones on the small Butterfly's body and a small arrow on the larger Butterfly below.

Here's a close up on the embossing that was done to the butterfly.

I placed the Ladybug inside the frame, at an angle with a mini key on its back.

You can see the markings on the Butterfly and Ladybugs that were created with the embossing tools.

I used gray metallic pearls as the spots on the Ladybug's back using glossy accent.

Here's a final look at my completed project 

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Thank you and I hope you were inspired!
Ivy

Supplies Used

ULD:  Butterflies, Dragonflies & Ladybug
3x3 mini canvas, metallic tape, Beads Landing charms, mini keys, mini arrows, blue rhinestones, colored wire, beaded chain piece, copic pen BG05, mini pot, glossy accent, glue gun, glue sticks

It's summer...time for a new banner

In my never-ending effort to have a year-ful of seasonal decorations (all hand-made by me), I am finally feeling like it is time to recognize summer.  My last day of school is tomorrow and I am THRILLED--ready for some relaxation and a whole lot of nothin'.

So, to celebrate...I used these banner shapes from Unique Laser Designs.  I covered them with patterned paper and added burlap letters, a vellum die-cut doily shape, and more wood summer shapes all from Unique Laser Designs.  

I colored the shapes (the cute bee, flowers, stars, ladybug, and watering can) with Copic markers.  I LOVE how the natural color of the wood softens the colors from the markers so that you get a subtle intensity.

For these daisies below, I covered them in white ink and then dipped them in UTEE a couple times to get an extra-thick shine.  I added clear buttons and white twine and I think they just scream SUMMER!

So, what are you screaming now that summer is finally arriving?
How about, "Can I have more crafty time please?!"

Don't forget, Unique Laser Designs is looking for their next design team---it could include YOU!
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The Little Things!

Hi there crafters!

Rachelle here today sharing another 

Unique Laser Design project I created.

With that let's get started.

If you have forgotten spring is here. How can you tell?

Look here:

"Enjoy The Little Things"

I started this project by painting the tree, butterflies, and ladybugs.
All from
Unique Laser Designs.
I paper punched the cardstock to look like a fence.
Then I added a white fence I made from my stash.

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Next, for the dots on the ladybugs I used cotton from Q-tips, inserted
through the holes and dabbed each with black paint. Then put on the eyes using white paint.
Using wiggle eyes is another great idea too.

 

Next, I added grass and little tulips The first ladybug is attached to wire so that
it appears to be flying upwards, away from the others.
Simple floral wire works great. It gives the ladybug a wiggle affect.
Finally, I added the title, a cute little bow, pearl, and a tiny butterfly.

There you have it!
I so enjoyed creating this project and as always working with
Unique Laser Design products.
I just love it!

That's it for now. Thanks for stopping by and remember
to join the April Challenge going on now.
Don't forget to visit
Unique Laser Design website
for all your wood products.
See Ya Soon!