Upcycle it! by Kerstin

Welcome!

Today I am sharing some new inspiration for using Calico Craft Parts. 

Together with some of their latest craft parts I used an old LP (vinyl record) as a base for a new mixed media project.
I have been wanting to try this upcycling idea for a long time now.

I have used various mixed media products such as crackle and texture paste, 

gesso and modelling paste.  

I wasn't sure how those media would behave on the LP,

but I have to say that in the end I was very astonished -

this substrate is actually very suitable and the black colour from the vinyl forms a good contrast

 and the vinyl also can even be stamped very well.

some close up's

I love the colour combination of black, brown and patina green!

This always creates a wonderful vintage and aged effect. 

Since I find the wooden parts are very beautiful already in their original condition, 

 I usually only add a shiny 3D varnish

 or transparent crackle paste on top.

Wooden shapes from Calico Craft Parts I have used:

 Teacup & Saucer - MDF Mixed Media Board

Hot Air Balloon MDF Wood Shape Style 2

Hanging Edison Bulbs, Cogs & Chains - MDF Wood Corner 

Sheet of Mini MDF Wood Cogs - Style 8 

MDF Wood Cog - Style 1  

Ancestry MDF Wood Font - Create A Word - Welcome

Sheet of Mini MDF Wood Butterflies - Style 5

 

Happy crafting!

Kerstin