Dusty Attic - Forever in my Heart Canvas

Hi everyone,
Cathy here today sharing a pretty canvas created with some of the new release Dusty Attic chipboard designs and one of the new Impact Titles.

"Forever in my Heart"

 I am in love with the new industrial chipboard designs which are perfect for masculine or feminine grunge/vintage themed layouts and just the thing for steampunk inspired creations.  This month I have created a canvas using the Industrial Hearts and teamed it with one of the new Impact Titles 'Forever in my Heart'.

To tie in with my heart theme, I used Prima Matte Gel Medium with the sweet Mini Heart Stencil.  Once dry, I misted over the stencilled background with Lindy's mists in silver and coral tones.

 The Industrial Hearts chipboard pieces were first coated with gesso, then whilst the gesso was still wet, I sprinkled with Stampendous aged silver embossing powder and heat set.

To add a bit of dimension, I layered a few of the Mini Cogs, which I embossed with Lindy's Kaiser Rudolf Russet, then swiped over with a touch of Copper Inka Gold, and topped with a few pearls.

For a touch of contrast colour, I tucked in sections of Wildgrass #2 in amongst the fussy cut flowers.  The wildgrass chippies were altered by coating with gesso, then adding a coat of Little Birdie Lime Crush Tinted Metallic Paint.

 The new release Impact Titles are so versatile and there are so many to choose from!!  Keeping to my heart theme I have used the 'Forever in my Heart' impact title.

To alter the title I coated with gesso, then added a coat of Vicki Boutin Iridescent Glaze.  Once dry, I lightly swiped the edges with DecoArte Metallic Lustre in Polished Coral.

Dusty Attic Product Used

Industrial Hearts - DA1953

Impact Title - Forever in my Heart - DA2046

Mini Cogs 15pk - DA0689

Wildgrass #2 - DA 1712

Mini Heart Stencil - DA1472

Dusty in Colour Clear Gloss Varnish - DA0901

Other Product Used:

Prima and Kaisercraft pp's

Kaisercraft pearls - snow

Green Tara roses

DecoArt Metallic Lustre - Polished Coral and Rose Gold

Inka Gold - Copper

Vicki Boutin Iridescent Glaze

Little Birdie Tinted Metallic Paint - Lime Crush

Stampendous aged silver embossing powder

Lindys Mists - Gag Me With A Spoon Gray, 

Wild Honeysuckle Coral, Cape Cod Coral

Prima Matte Gel Medium

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Happy Crafting

Cathy :)

Dusty Attic New Release Chipboard - "We Must Have Adventures"

Hi everyone,
Cathy here today sharing a vintage steampunk layout inspired by the gorgeous new industrial chipboard designs from Dusty Attic.

"We Must Have Adventures"

 I am in love with the new industrial chipboard designs, which are perfect for masculine or feminine grunge/vintage themed layouts and just the thing for steampunk inspired creations.

I came across this eye-catching steampunk photo on Pinterest, which was the inspiration for my layout.. isn't he just dashing!!

Going through my considerable stash of papers I found some old vintage Bo Bunny and Prima papers which I tore to keep to my theme, then added a bit of stamping on my background with Kaisercraft crackle texture stamp... one of my all time favourites and fabulous for vintage/grunge.

To alter my chipboard pieces I coated with DecoArt Metallic Lustre - White Frost, then highlighted areas with Cosmic Blue Metallic Lustre and Prima Art Alchemy Rich Copper Metallique Wax.  I adore metallic pastes, they are are quick and easy way to alter your chipboard pieces to give them a WOW factor!!

Dusty Attic Product Used

Industrial Corners - DA1952

Gauge Pointers - DA1939

Industrial Chains - DA1938

Mini Chains - DA0405

Nuts and Bolts - DA0817

Mini Cogs #2 - DA1932

Mini Cogs 15pk - DA0689

Dusty in Colour Clear Gloss Varnish - DA0901

Other Product Used:

Bo Bunny, Prima & Crate Paper pp's

Graphic 45 diecuts

Kaisercraft sticker sheet

Kaisercraft texture stamp - crackle

DecoArt Metallic Lustre - White Frost and Cosmic Blue

Prima Art Alchemy Metallique Wax - Rich Copper

Ranger Archival Ink - Cobalt

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Happy Crafting

Cathy :)

Dusty Attic August Mood Board Challenge - Mini Canvas

Hi everyone,

Today I am sharing my take on this month's beautiful Mood Board, which was the inspiration for my Shabby Chic Boho Skull Canvas, created using gorgeous Dusty Attic chipboard and stencil designs.  You have until the end of the month to join in for your chance to win a $100 Prize Voucher from the Dusty Attic website!!

Wild and Free

To create my background, I started by covering my canvas with a cream pp and then stamped around the edges to create a border.  I then stenciled the background with the beautiful Mandala Stencil and Metallic Lustre in Coral.

The Boho Skull and Mini Feather chipboard pieces were coated with White Frost Metallic Lustre and a touch of Coral Metallic Lustre on the ends of the feathers, which I attached to the Skull with DMC thread.

I was drawn to the shabby chic photos in the Mood Board and was inspired by the lace doily and pretty blooms and used fussy cut blossoms and a doily stamp to alter the Boho Skull

For the title I used the Mini Script and Teeny Weeny ABC chipboard sets, which I coated with White Frost Metallic Lustre, then lightly dabbed over with Peeled Paint Distress Oxide, let it sit for a minute, then wiped off, so it left just a hint of colour.  I used the Clear Gloss Varnish to adhere the title to my canvas.

Dusty Attic Product Used

Boho Skull - DA1733

Mini Feathers - DA0650

Mini Script ABC Set - DA0859

Teeny Tiny ABC - DA0983

Mandala Stencil - DA1633

Dusty in Colour Clear Gloss Varnish - DA0901

Other Product Used

20cmx20cm canvas

Kaisercraft pp

Kaisercraft Tiny Dot Texture Stamp

Stampin Up Delicate Doily Stamp

Kelli Panacci Vintage Border Stamp

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide - Peeled Paint

Decoart Metallic Lustre - White Frost, Coral

DMC Thread

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Happy Crafting

Cathy xx

Dusty Attic August DT Creation

Hi Everyone,

Today I am sharing my Dusty Attic project for this month using a few gorgeous Chipboard and Stencil Designs.

I recently purchased a few new colours to add to my stash of metallic pastes, which I love to use to alter my chipboard pieces and was inspired by the them to create my layout.  They are very easy to apply and give the most beautiful shimmery finish.

To create my background I used the Damask #2 Stencil Design with Decoart Champagne Metallic Lustre.

For some texture and depth I watered down a bit of Dusty in Colour Clear Gloss Varnish, which I randomly flicked around my stenciling.  I then sprinkled over the gloss varnish with a mix of copper glitter glass and microbeads and removed the excess.

The Clockworks Small, Happy and Mini Tabs #3 chipboard pieces were coated with Champagne Metallic Lustre and the Doily #10 and Foliage #7 were coated with Rose Gold Metallic Lustre.  To add more shimmer and depth, I randomly applied Cosmic Shimmer Gilding Flakes in Egyptian Gold which is a mix of copper, silver, gold and a touch of burgundy flakes... simply divine!!!



The Mini Tabs #3 is one of the new release chipboard designs.  Pop in to the Store to see all of our beautiful new designs.

 Dusty Attic Product Used

Doily #10 - DA1720

Clockworks Small - DA1749

Foliage #7 - DA1716

Happy - DA1599

Mini Tabs #3 (raw)

Damask #2 Stencil - DA1707

Dusty in Colour Clear Gloss Varnish - DA0901

Other Product Used

Fabscraps and Kaisercraft pp's

Decoart Metallic Lustre - Champagne Ice and Rose Gold
Cosmic Shimmer Gilding Flakes - Egyptian Gold
Tim Holtz Distress Glitter - Antique Linen
Copper Glitter Glass and Microbeads

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Happy Crafting

Cathy xx