Crows Skull Keepsake Box

Today I'm sharing a special keepsake box I created for my adopted grandson Josh.  It features a real crows skull set a top corrugated cardboard, wheels, cogs and a clock.  It features IOD resin wings and sacred heart flames.  Josh loved his box, which really made me happy!  Here's a few more close ups:

That's it for me today.  Thank you for dropping by and having a peek!  ~ Dawna 

Zeus Keepsake Box

Today I'm sharing a keepsake box I created for my grandson Cade.  I stenciled some texture in the background.  For a focal point, it features an IOD resin face and wings, set a top corrugated cardboard, cogs, gears and a clock.  There are prills wondering through the design.  Here's a few more close ups: 

That's it for me today.  Thank you for dropping by and having a peek!  Hugs ~ Dawna

Shabby Chic Angel Dress Form Canvas

 

Today I'm sharing a canvas I created for my friend Victoria in a Mixed Media Swap at sb.com.  I had so much fun creating this lovely piece and Victoria loved receiving it!  I'd like to thank Gabriella P. for the inspiration for this canvas!  Lets have a little closer look:

 

 

 

That's it form me today!  Thanks for stopping by and having a peek!  Until next time...craft happy!!! Hugs ~ Dawna

Mixed Media Wall Art

Hi Friends, Today I'm sharing my first mixed media wall art project.  I attended a class some time ago taught by Prima designer Frank Garcia at my local scrap shop.  I really love the free spirited nature of  mixed media and had a great time creating this unique one of a kind treasure.   

The base is cork board sponged over with distress stain.  To create the next layer we used Frank's Parisian city map stencil and randomly stamped Studio 490's embossing paste by Wendy Vecchi all over plain cardboard.  This gave us a "puffy" base to apply various sprays and stains to achieve the rustic distressed background that frames out this piece.     

Then came the really fun part, placement of all the embellishments!  We were given a huge selection of Finnabar metals, bubbles, trinkets, snaps, springs, clips, bottle caps, filigree flowers and mechanical parts along with Prima pearls, flowers and vines to create this wild mixed media affect.   

As a finishing touch, I personalized my project with one of my favorite wedding photos. It hangs on the entry wall of our family room and every time I look at this piece, its so unique and interesting it still captures my attention and stirs my imagination.  Thanks for dropping by and if you enjoyed this post, please 'follow' along.  Until next time, make something that means something! ~ Dawna

Listen to Your Heart

Hi Friends,  Today I'm sharing my first mixed media art journal piece.  Its been over two decades since I picked up my drawing pencils, so despite a few mishaps, I'm pretty happy with how this turned out.  This is the first lesson "Its Okay to Be You" in a series of art lessons being offered (at no cost)  by Tamara "Tami" Laporte in her "Art, Heart and Healing" series.  Tami is a an amazing mixed media artist who loves to teach, share and encourage artist to get in tune with their creative selves.  She is a beautiful soul, who's uplifting, down to earth, sweet and oh so funny.  If your interested you can find Tami's lessons at Willowing Arts located at:  http://www.willowing.org

I loved following Tamara's lessons and look forward to learning a lot more.  Thank you for dropping by and have a joyous day!  ~ Dawna