Hello, creative friends!
Today a new SEA inspired project - it's a centre piece in vintage shabby chic style.
Have you seen the versatile mixed media boards in the Calico Craft Parts shop?
In spring I had already created a project of a similar kind with one of these.
In spring I had already created a project of a similar kind with one of these.
I love it to use a crackle medium on the MDF shapes, here it is Weathered Wood from DecoArt.
The
projects become a used old look, which is perfect for pieces that should
spread a lovingly individual charm. Together with some Distress Spray
Stains the background is quickly made - below the foaming sea and above
the sky .
some close up's
I had a ship in mind whose sails have already been worked by wind and weather. The hull
was painted with brown metallic paint and the sails were first painted
with a little texture paste, crackle medium, white acrylic paint and
after drying highlighted with light golden metallic wax.
My project also needed an old compass that still points the way.
I broke the lid off the wood shape and glued it back on at an acute angle with cold glue to create a dimensional effect.
I broke the lid off the wood shape and glued it back on at an acute angle with cold glue to create a dimensional effect.
A baroque shell element was the perfect addition for this project. I first primed it with crackle medium and then coated that with white acrylic paint.
The title word shapes were embossed with a very special embossing powder, matching the maritime theme.
Calico Craft Parts used:
Tudor Arch Shape - MDF Mixed Media Board
Jagged Edge Birch Ply Wood Plaque
Galleon Boat MDF Wood Shape - Style 9
Art Deco & Nouveau Style Ornament Shapes - Style 7
Pocket Compass MDF Wood Shape
Dolphin Duo MDF Wood Shape - Style 03
This new maritime project found its place on
a handmade fret saw shelf and now adorns my living room table.
I hope I could inspire you to try your very own versions and ideas !
Happy crafting!
Kerstin
So much I love about this, Kerstin!!! The baroque sea shell ornament, the genius idea of turning the flat compass wood shape into a dimensional compass and how you've painted the Galleon boat is just divine!!!! I've often taken a closer look at that particular wood shape in the store, but never dared use it as I knew I would not be able to make it look as adventurous, worn and old as I wanted to. Now you have done your magic and the result is exactly how I've dreamed it...so this is obviously a "Kerstin" wood shape. Can't think of anyone else who could paint and use it so delicately and magically!
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Claudia xxx
Many, many thanks dear Claudia, I hope I could inspire you, I'm sure you'll do a great job!!! Hugs, Kerstin xxx
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