Showing posts with label MDF Die-Cuts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MDF Die-Cuts. Show all posts

Wednesday 23 May 2018

Decoupage +Mixed Media- Altered Box Tutorial by DT Megha

Hello everyone,

Today I am here with a Tutorial post for you all. I have incorporated decoupage and mix media techniques into one project.

I am making a book box for a mother from her daughters on the occasion of Mother's Day! Here's a look at the book box:



Step 1: To make this, begin by choosing a box which opens like a book, of any size. Choose a decoupage pattern paper or card stock which looks rich and vintage. I have picked up the Vintage papers from Papericious. 


Step2: Cut the papers according to the size of your box. I prefer using a paper trimmer for this, as it gives a neat cut and precise measurements. Use decoupage glue and adhere the papers on the insides of the box, all sides and the inside lid.




Step 3: Use acrylic paints and paint the rim and corners of the box. In this case, I have used a Royal Blue Colour. 


Step 4: Time to add texture. Apply modelling paste on the outer sides of the box with a spatula. For texture, use a pointed sharp object and run through it. In this case, I have used a long needle to mimic the effect of book pages. 




Step 5: Time to add colour to the texture. You could use any form of spray colours. Acrylic colours watered down will also work. I have used the 13 Arts Sprays. When adding colours, always remember to work in layers. Dry between coats. For my box, I have used the colours Brown, Yellow and Grey. I have done this on the three sides of the box, leaving the spine untouched.




Step 6: Next time to decorate the outside of the box. Choose pattern paper for the top, bottom and spine of the box. Once cut down to size, using decoupage glue adhere it. 


Step 7: Lets add some textures and dimension. Using a stencil add modelling paste. I've added texture to depict grandness and give it a vintage look. You could further add texture with cut pieces of burlap like I have done. Once down in place, randomly brush white gesso.  



Step 8: Next, time to add elements. You could use chipboard and metal elements. I have used some pattern chipboards as well as the Star Confetti from Rainbow Craftykari. Once your elements are glued down, cover them with a coat of white gesso.


Step 9: Since I had a vintage look in mind, I decided  to use the rust and patina paste to add colour and texture. I am applying each colour in turn and building the colour intensity, starting from darkest to lightest.




Step 10: Next, I wanted to incldue the photographs on the box. I have used corrugated sheet to uplift them. I have also added paper flowers in white and shades of brown. For more texture, I have mixed yellow rust paste and a tinge of blue patina paste in the art stones to get the mustard rust look and adhered them with matte gel medium. Waxes highlight all this amazing texture. I have used Brass and White Gold waxes to highlight the details.



Step 11: For me, a project like this is completed with splatters. I have added rust yellow and white paint splatters, making sure to dry one colour before splattering the next.

Step 12: Next, let's complete the spine of the book box. Using the same stencil which we used on the lid, create a pattern with modelling paste. I have used diluted yellow rust paste to add colour. Once dry, I've used the waxes to finish it up for a vintage look.

Step 13: To complete it, use some background stamp with Black and Coffee Archival Ink and randomly stamp,  highlighting texture and details all over the box where needed. 

Screw the hinges and assemble the box to complete it.


Here are some more pictures:










Supplies used:

  • MDF Book Box
  • Modelling Paste 
  • White Gesso 
  • Stencil
  • Matt Medium 
  • Burlap Sheet 
  • Papericious Pattern Paper 
  • Decoupage Glue 
  • Flowers 
  • Metal Charms
  • Stamps
  • Archival Inks,
  • Rainbow Craftykari MDF Star Confetti
  • 13 Arts Colour Sprays 
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Finnabair waxes
  • Patina and Rust Pastes
  • Art Stones
  • Liquid Glue
  • Heat Gun
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Friday 8 December 2017

Altered MDF Number by DT Mounika

Hi everyone,

I am Mounika and today I am here with an inspirational post. I've used an MDF number for this project and decorated it on a floral theme for a birthday photoshoot.





To start with, I sanded and cleaned the mdf base and applied two coats of chalkpaint. Once it dried, I applied  glue all over the number and stuck lace fabric and let it dry. I next, arranged flowers randomly, once I was satisfied with the arrangement, I glued them all together.













Supplies Used:
  • MDF number cutout
  • Lace fabric
  • Chalkpaint peach
  • Whitecardstock(for main flowers
  • Mulberry and paper flowers 
  • Pollens
  • Butterfly Diecuts


You can find all the above mentioned products from  rainbowcraftykari store or you can preorder the same by writing to rainbowcraftykari@gmail.com.


Happy Crafting
Mounika

Monday 7 April 2014

Guest DT Indira - Recycle your Cardboard materials into Home Decor elements

Heya Everyone, we came up with an exciting and inspiring post today. This month, We have invited an crafter who is MBA by Profession and work for an IT MNC. She resides in Mumbai with her Husband. Crafting is her hobby and she loves transforming waste material into usable stuff and her love for recycling can easily be shown in her craft projects. She delved into many paper crafts such as Card Making, Quilling, Punch crafts, She is Indira Tanwar from Arty Sorts 

Welcome Indira at Rainbow Craftykari blog. Over to you now :)

Hi friends. This is Indira here from Arty Sorts blog. Few days back, Maninder got in touch with me and invited me to showcase some projects on the blog. It really does feel great when you can make use of stuff lying around in the house to create some beautiful art work.

This is the gorgeous kit that she sent me to use. Few of the things in the kit were totally new to me and had it not been for Maninder, I would have never tried these things out. I must say I really enjoyed playing with my new craft goodies. 

My post here today is something related to cardboard's that i have used from packaging material  to create projects. I hope you like my creations. Let me talk about them one by one. Since there are a lot of pics, I will keep the text short.


Project 1: Door Hanger
I have given a vintage look to the door hanger. For the base, I have recycled the cardboard from PaperMania Chipboard album packaging and covered it using MME - Oxford Lane Plaid Pattern paper from Rainbow Craftykari Store.


I have used lots of embellishments decorated using UTEE. The pictorial below will show you the step-by-step procedure on how I used UTEE.

1. Take a stamp of your choice and ink using Versamark ink.


2. I have re-used a thick packing paper to stamp ink on. A 220 gsm card stock can also be used. Covered the inked area with UTEE.

3. Remove the Excess. Melt UTEE using a heat tool. I'm using griddle(tava) for it. Fussy Cut the Image.


Now time to play with Petaloo Flowers, Wooden Embellies and Charms:

1. Choose embellishments of your choice, For my project i have use Color Me Crazy Petaloo flower, Wooden tag, MDF die-cuts, Corner metal charm, Bronze Flower metal charm, Heart Shape metal charm and  Metal key from the Kit. Melt UTEE, I have heated it on gas burner in a regular steel utensil.



2. Dip the Metal flower and Heart embellishment in Melted UTEE and Coat Well.


3. Repeat the above step and dip the MDF die-cut and Petaloo flower in UTEE. Coat Well.


Time for another pictorial for using flocking powder which I have used to cover the plain White Color me Crazy Petaloo flower from the kit.

1. Coat a flower with glue and cover generously with flocking powder. Press down the powder firmly and remove the excess.



2. To get a dark background, ink the flower before sticking flocking powder to it.

3. You can see the effect of flocking powder on the white flower, with and without inking.


Than I compiled the embellishments and flocked flower on the door-hanger base using Red pearl string from the kit and blings from my stash. Distressed the edges with Broken china and Vintage photo. Here is my result:



Project 2: Wall hanging/Desk Keepsake

Pictorial on Embellishing the Bezel:
1. Choose the Glitters and Bezel of your choice. Here I've used Chunky glitters and Glitter balls, Some blings from my stash and Square Bezel from the kit. Melt and pour the black UTEE onto the bezel with the help popsicle or spatula . Whilst still hot, add the bigger blings or embellishments onto it.



2.Add other things over it while UTEE is still hot. If its start cooling down, Use heat tool to melt it. I've used chunky glitter and some beads. Color the edges with Gold Perfect Pearl Powder.




For this project, I used a sturdy cardboard base, covered it using MME - My Girl - Bouquet pattern paper from the kit and distressed the edges with Worn lipstick ink. The sentiment is stamped on a price tag.


I've used the lovely flowers and circle metal charm from the kit and lot of blings here and there. The tiny wooden clothespin is colored in blue using a normal sketch pen.


Here is my Result:


Hope you enjoyed this post and will get inspired. If you have any questions feel free to ask me. Thank you Maninder for this opportunity and inviting me over your blog.

Thanks
Indira

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Thanks so much Indira for the sharing fabulous techniques and projects with us.