Altered box tutorial

Hello Crafters,

I am Shylaa here 

This month our challenge theme is to use Chalk paints in your projects.

Today I share a video tutorial on altered box.

Basic Process:

1. Coat the box with a layer of Gesso(i have used black gesso)

2. Create textures using stencil. i have used Vintage design stencil

3. Coat a layer of crackle paste over the box and allow it dry until the cracks appear.

4. Then apply a coat of IMMIX Tiffany chalk paint and sponged with baby pink chalk paints

5. Decorate the top portion with chipboard embellishment, flowers and IMMIX deco stones.

I have decorated the side of the box with laces,vintage border chipboard embellishment

Step by step tutorial
   

Here are some closeups

Hope you like it!

Expressions Craft Supplies

Chalk paint

Baby Pink                  Tiffany

 

Sprinkle Mist

Fuchsia pink

Vintage Style Stencil

IMMIX Deco Stones

Medium                     Mega                            Mini

   

Decorative Chipboard Embellishment

Vintage ornate border           Circled Sentiment

 

Happy Crafting!

Scrapbook layout

Hey Guys,

Kirti here. This is my bidding farewell post to expressions craft. and i have designed a quirky birthday layout usning floral stencil and circle sentiment by expressions craft.
Have a close look on the pictures

I have also made a process video for the layout. 

Here is the quick link for products used:


Circled Sentiment

Vintage flower

Thank you
Kirti

Mixed media layout with chalk paint

Hello Crafty Friends,

I am shylaa here today.

Hope your are working on our challenge theme this month. It is everyone's favourite-  Anything Goes.
 

Here is my inspiration with a Mixed media layout using our Coral Peony Chalk Paint.Our IMMIX chalk paint has an lovely mix of adorable colours.

I could not resist myself experimenting it.

Steps involved:
1. On a Card stock, coat a layer of gesso
2. Add textures using stencils. I have tear drop stencil
3. Add colors - i have sponged the IMMIX Coral Peony Chalk paint 
4. Add additional textures with stamps if you want - I have used chained heart stamp from Love mail stamp
5. Add layers with photo and embellish with flowers 
6. I have used circled sentiment chippie and Vintage Ornate floral border.  I have added colors over the chippie by adding Dove crafts enamel effects
7. Finish by spritzing paints, adding sequins etc..

Some close ups

 

Hope you are inspired to create something using our products

Link your projects here.

Pls follow the guidelines before you play along with us.

Supplies used in this project

Immix Chalk Paints

 

Circled sentiment

Vintage Ornate floral border

  Tear Dots

 Love mail

 Thank you so much for stopping by

Happy Crafting!

Shylaashree

Money Envelops for New born babies

Hi friends,

I am Sabiha Khan,

As you all know our current challenge "ANYTHING GOES" is up on Expressions craft blog, I have come up with a simple but sweet inspiration. It is money envelops for new born babies.

Its a tradition here to gift money at several occasions,  we always need fancy envelops to keep it.

Today I will show you how to create a beautiful money envelop for a new born baby using  some lovely "Round sentiment chippie embellishments" from Expressions craft and "Shopping for my baby" stamp set.

First lets see what I have created.....

I have made two money envelops one for baby boy (blue) and one for baby girl (pink)...

Few more pics.....

Now few step how to make these...

* First I took a plane off white card stock measuring 8" by 7".

* Scored the card stock as shown in my rough figure for your reference.

*Cut the extra and fold the card stock as shown.

*I used few stamps from "shopping for my baby" stamp set to make the plane paper look like a patterned paper.Stamped the images with archival ink.

* Now took the chippie embellishments and coloured them with chalk paints.

*I have cut decorative borders or u can also take some lace to decorate the envelop.

*I have also used a twine to fasten the flap and some handmade flowers and leaves for envelop cover.

*I added some sequins and hearts to make it look pretty..

* Lastly fold the last flap and stick to make a pocket for the money, as its clear in the pics.

Rough diagram for reference..

Few more close ups ...

Hope u guys enjoyed my post and would come up with some innovative envelops for different occasions.

U can make money envelops with these beautiful sentiment chippie's available with Expressions craft.

Circled sentiment 

shopping for my baby

Get inspired and play our blog challenge #1 to win Rs.500 gift voucher..

All the best and link your creation HERE to participate.

Love

Sabiha.

Mixed media layout with decoupage paper

Hello Crafty Friends,

I am shylaa here today with a video tutorial on a Mixed media layout with decoupage paper.

 Mixed media art which brings your artistic skills together to create an art with your creativity.

 You don't need any master skills to create this just apply your mind and move on

 Here is my layout using Minable decouple paper

Here is my video tutorial

Supplies used in this project

Circled sentiment            Beehive chipboard

  

Minnale                                        Pinwheel

   

Over to our challenge theme this month it is Anything Goes. Link your projects here.

Pls follow the guidelines before you play along with us.

 Thank you so much for stopping by

Happy Crafting!

Shylaashree

Mixed media card

Hello crafty friends,

I am shylaa here with an inspiration using our Circled sentiment and birds&branches Chipboard embellishments.

 

Here are steps involved:

1. I have glued the pearls to the cardbase

2. Apply a coat of black and white gesso

3. Add watercolour sprays as you wish to the white portion

4. Embellish with flowers and chipboards

5. Add some glitters over it

Some close ups

Hope you like it.

Here is the expression product list used in this project

Circle Sentiments Set

 

  

Birds & Branches

                                  

 Happy Crafting

Shylaashree