Guest Designer - Adriana Bolzon

Hello everyone,

Adriana Bolzon  here today again and excited to share another with project for this month, as Guest Designer for Imaginarium Designs, today I have created a tag and decorated a cover of an old recycled book, using some of the 
fabulous chipboards from "Imaginarium Designs"…. 


Using the following chipboards
IDDD001 Denise Art Deco shapes
IDFR0005 Oval Frame

I painted all the chipboards with white gesso first, then added white embossing powder and embossing ink pad. A sprinkle of gold mica here and there on the base of the tag.

For my last project this month, I used some of the Imaginarium Designs chipboards to decorate a recycled old book cover.

"LOVE" art journal by Adriana Bolzon

Using the following chipboards
IDDL0007 Criss Cross Frame 1
IDFR0005 Oval Frame
Flowers & Birds IDS0026

I painted all the chipboard firstly with white gesso, then added some prills, once  they were all dry, I sprayed some mists of glorious colour. Dabbing gently, other metallic paints here and there.

with the two frames chipboards I used gold embossing and dabbed a a bit of metallic green.

here are all the Imaginarium Designs chipboards that I used for my projects today.

Until next time, Thanks for looking :) 

Thanks for having me here, as Guest Designer this month 


Until next time, Cheers Adriana Bolzon XXX

 

Crafting worn out

Hi me againI have been very busy creating in the past week getting ready to showcase The Vintage Rose Collection, and Imaginarium Designs for classes at the end of the month.

So here is some examples of what I have had lots of Fun making to the point of exhaustion but what a great way to be worn out.

Some Project life pockets

 Another Cloche to add to my collection have another one waiting to play with cant wait to get my hands on it

I have used my favorite chipboard

so versatile

Adore layout and Altered Book By Sue Smyth

I was inspired by a layout I saw recently that used lots of chipboard doors

over a layout. I though I could do the same with frames.

Often the repetition of the same shape or concept 

can look very pleasing on a layout.

I have embossed all of the frames to give them something in common.

Though some I have crackled and aged some for a slight variety.

Some frames do not have a photo in them 

just a resin shape.

Because the frames are so ornate, you can keep the journaling 

and title simple and plain.

Adhere some of the frames to the layout flat and 

others with 3 D tape for a interesting play 

with layers.

A mini Tutorial on the gold crackle frames

Step 1

Spray the frames with Matt black spray paint 

Step 2

Apply embossing medium with a crackle stamp.

I have a crackle roller .

 Step 3 

Sprinkle with gold embossing powder.

Step 4 

Shake off excess 

Step 5 

Heat emboss 

Imaginarium Chipboard 

Altered Book 

Old books are easily sourced as a base to start a project on.

I have used an old Reader's Digest here.

Which cost just $1.00

Do make sure it has a sturdy and unbroken

cover to start with. 

Open out to the middle, and this may 

take a little time, adhere every page together 

on each side with gel medium or PVA glue

.

Handy Hint

Tear out every 3rd page or so, to reduce the volume

and the amount of pages you will have to glue.

When dry, use a scalpel to cut out the centre, to form 

a recess for the photos.

I have used embossing powders to alter the chipboard

children, in the same colours as the rest of the project, and painted

the butterflies with Metallic blue paint.

The top flourish, is painted with white gesso, several coats

give a better look. Then I have stamped randomly over

it with a sepia ink. Ink around the edges

in a sand colour for a soft gentle look.

The thistles and wildflowers have been painted with gesso. Then I have

added micro beads over certain areas, with Dimensional magic.

When dry, paint with gesso again and spray with Olive 

glimmer mist. Rub over a little metallic blue paint where

the beads are for greater detail.

I have used a white paint pen to add even more detail to the 

thistle and leaves.

Imaginarium Materials

Happy Crafting