Take flight with Craft Parts by Astrid

One of the things I love about Craft Parts is that they can be used in so many different ways. If you are a regular here (and trust me you should be), - you will have been spoiled with all the stunning Christmas pieces lately. Do scroll back, you will not be disappointed.

Anyway, I decided for this project to do something non Christmassy, but it did turn out wintry, so here goes:

A journal page using some of my left over Steampunk Craftparts.

I have a few process photos, so here goes:

I created a background with the help of some gesso, sprays, washi tape, background stamping and some Decoart Crackle Paint.

I just love how a little crackle here and there just adds so much more interest to any project really, specially when combined with paints and sprays.

I picked a selection of Craft parts, the steam punk elements I mentioned already and also a little crown and some wings from the mini wood shapes, you can find all of them HERE
First I coated them with clear gesso. When that had dried I went over them with Decoart Crackle glaze and finally when the cracks had appeared I dabbed on some white paint and Metallic Lusters. I am sorry the real effect just does not show up on the photos, as the days are so dark here at the moment, it's almost impossible to get any decent picks...

I added a vintage gentleman and some glittery snowflakes, the Take Flight sentiment all just to fill in some of the gaps.
Below are a few close up photos still:

A few micro beads where added to the steam punk clock. This piece actually looks brilliant just as it is, and sadly with all of my altering I lost some of the gorgeous detail. You can check out the original here.

Mechanical wood shapes style 3 are used as a corner piece

The crown and wings. Love how the wings nestle perfectly around the little crown.

And finally the good ol' gentleman, fussy cut from a cabinet card with some shadows added for dimension.

Well, that's it for today. Thank you for your visit and hopefully see you soon again.