Mixed media boxes

Hello crafty friends! Anat here, I am back on the blog today sharing this Altered wooden Box. Altering boxes is definitely my thing! I love to create them, giving them a different look each time. Discovering new technique and products. This box was covered with gorgeous papers, added texture and more. On the lid I built a composition with different Dusty Attic's chippies a few metal elements. Have a look at the fabulous pieces I have used: DA2361 - Barometer DA2584 - Compass Rose#2 DA2381…

Explore the creative art form of assemblages. Shadow box with a secret. Mixed media technique painting on reverse canvas

Hi dear crafty friends!How long can I go without creating a steampunk project? Apparently not long! Today I'm sharing my Steampunk Altered Box Tutorial. I'm surprised how versatile steampunk can be because it seems like all steampunk projects are the same but I always find new ways and embellishments to add so each project will look different. Steampunk Altered Box TutorialOne important principle of creating a steampunk project in the way I do it is to cover the surface you're working on…

Hello crafty friends! For today's post I have decoupage watch box with a touch of mixed media. I did decoupage box after long time and...

Hello everyone! I'm very happy to be back for my second guest designer post and this time I've gone steampunk! Normally my steampunk project are covered in gorgeous rust and patinas but I wanted to really showoff these fantastic steampunk shapes so I went for a metallic colour palette instead. I started with an old cigar box and used a stencil to create some texture. I added two of the Ornate Decorative hinges to the side to recreate a box effect and then covered everything in a mix of gold…

I had such fun with my last mixed media swap, I joined another a few weeks ago. This time I decided to do an altered book box using Prima/Finnabair waxes. I found a papier-mâché book box at Hobby L…

Hello crafty friends! For today's post I have decoupage watch box with a touch of mixed media. I did decoupage box after long time and...

Hello dear friends! Last month I made a Steampunk wooden Suitcase and after publishing I was asked to make a video tutorial on how to make this project. So here it is! In this video tutorial you will see steps where I add color a few times using the same products, that's what gives the box a unique metal look! I call it color layering, I wanted to show you all the steps so you can create it by yourself. I hope you enjoy it and if you do, please don't forget to give me a thumb up and…

Whether you're creating mixed media art or vignette box, the sophisticating detail of Tim Holtz Adornments Flourish will take your make from ordinary to extraordinary. Charms range 1 5/8" - 3" in length These flat-backed, metal frames are the perfect adornment to any card, invitation, scrapbook page or alter art piece. Constructed of metal 3 pieces