Parasol Mixed Media Art Project

This three-dimensional summer parasol is a mixed media art project completed for a swap in an art group to which I belong.

 

The parasol is made from decorator wire, mulberry paper, patterned acetate paper and various embellishments, including purchased ribbon roses, a gold brad, embroidery cotton and two feathers. The feathers were added later, and are attached to the top. They are fluffy feathers in reddish shades that match the project.

 

More details at www.scrappingbydesign.com

Hot Air Baloon a Mixed Media Art Project

This hot air balloon is a mixed media art project made for a swap. A Styrofoam ball is painted red, forming the balloon itself. The basket is made from red card stock.

 

Both balloon and basket are covered with a white, elastic fabric that was saved from a medical procedure because of its appearance and texture.

 

Inside the basket, there is a yellow quilled flower with red trim. The flower was made with the Cuttlebug Chrysanthemum Quilling kit.

 

Other elements include red ribbon, alphabet stickers and a red and silver crystal bead on top.

 

More info about this project can be found at Scrappingbydesign.com

How to make Crylstalline Paper Backgrounds

Crystalline paper (also known as Translucent paper) is a hand made background that is stunning in altered books. It works well as a background in a layout, or to cover the front or back of the book itself.

 

Crystalline paper is easy to make. All you need is tissue paper and an acrylic gloss gel medium.  Alternatively, you could use an acrylic paint.  Metallic hues are particularly nice.

 

Full instructions for making crystalline paper are at this link:  ScrappingbyDesign.com