Scrapping On The Edge

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

By The Sea - Flying Unicorn

Hi Everyone,

Today I have two projects to share with you, both projects created using the stunning By The Sea collection from Graphic 45.

Products Used

Graphic 45 - By The Sea

The first project I would like to share with you is a multi layered card. I loved putting this together, I had a plan of how I wanted this to look and I was amazed my crazy idea seemed to work. All the layers and folding turned out perfectly. I truly believe it would be hard to mess up with this collection though, the papers flow so well and all the different elements available for your fussy cutting delight are gorgeous.

This photo gives you an idea of dimension...

Here is a photo of the card folded flat...

Couple of close ups...

The second project I would like to share is a folded gift bag, it has been created using two 12 x 12 sheets. I added a handmade layered tag and a flower made with my Tattered Florals die.

Thank you all for looking, I wish you a brilliant and creative day.

~ Rebecca ~

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Live, Laugh, Love - Art Journaling

Hi Everyone,

Recently I attended an art journal technique class at my local scrapbook store Made With Memories. It was a fabulous class in which we all spent a good three hours learning new techniques and looking at ways to use different products. Below you will see the double page art journal I created in the class.

Products Used

Gesso

Distress Paint

Tim Holtz Alpha Chips

Many thanks for looking, I wish each and every one of you a happy and creative day.

~ Rebecca ~

Friday, April 25, 2014

$7 Shoe Conversion - Flying Unicorn

Hi Everyone,

Yep I am back with another bargain shoe makeover!

Anyone who knows me well enough knows full well I can sniff out a bargain a mile away, blessed with rather large feet I always manage to find my size on the clearance rack at Target. When I spotted these previously black leather numbers for $7 I knew immediately they would be coming home for a makeover. I could have really gone over the top with embellishing these however it would be a shame to never wear them and I want that chance one day.

Products Used

Gesso

Lumiere Paint - Halo Blue Gren

Lumiere Paint - Metallic Bronze

Lumiere Paint - Iridescent Blue

Black Acrylic Paint

Flying Unicorn Adornments

Did you know Flying Unicorn Store stocks Lumiere paints in a handy small size multi packet? If you are looking to try these paints I can HIGHLY recommend them as they are brilliant.

Thanks for looking everyone, I wish you a brilliant and creative day.

~ Rebecca ~

Friday, March 28, 2014

Botanical Tea Matchbox Alteration - Flying Unicorn

Flying Unicorn is running a matchbox alteration challenge from 14th March - 14th April, I am here to share with you today my creative team inspiration project.

It is such a delight to create something so small and cute (note this is a large matchbox, not your usual itty bitty ones). I have used the Botanical Tea range by Graphic 45 to transform my matchbox.

Products Used

Redheads Large Matchbox

Graphic 45 - Botanical Tea

Flying Unicorn Adornments

Let's take a trip around the outside first....

And now to reveal what is inside....

Many thanks for looking, wishing you all a happy and creative week.

~ Rebecca ~

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Shoe Makeover - Flying Unicorn

So what do you do when you see a pair of fairly ugly $5 shoes on a clearance rack in Target? Of course you buy them, paint them and then embellish them with Flying Unicorn Adornments. I was not entirely sure this project would work, and although I have sealed these shoes with gloss Mod Podge I will still cross my fingers they hold up when they make their street debut.

Turning a fairly boring $5 pair of shoes into.....

Ooooh la la!!! A completely unique pair of beautiful shoes....

Many thanks for looking, wishing you a happy and creative day.

~ Rebecca ~

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Steampunk Style - Flying Unicorn

Today I would like to share you with 3 different steampunk style projects. Now we all know I love myself some grungy steampunk, I just love it, I find it fascinating and beautiful. I am a huge fan of using metal in my projects and with steampunk I don't think there is such a thing as overdoing your metal embellishments.

Look at this AMAZING chipboard dress form from Creative Embellishments, how cool is it? I took the dress form and backed it with Prima canvas and then embellished with various metal pieces including WONDERFUL adornments from Flying Unicorn.

Products Used

Flying Unicorn Adornments

Creative Embellishments Chipboard Dress Form

Prima Resist Canvas

Prima Mechanicals

Did anyone see the fabulous tutorial last month from Finnabair on YouTube? I so loved watching the tutorial and promptly decided I HAD to make the project myself too. Here is my take Finnabair's horse tutorial. I used a combination of both Silks and Lumiere paints. My metal embellishments are a combination of Flying Unicorn Adornments and old watch parts from my stash.

Products Used

Flying Unicorn Adornments

Splash of Color Silks Paints

Lumiere Paints

Antique Gold Rub'n Buff

Last but certainly not least here is another tag, this like the one above has been created using a steampunk chipboard piece from Creative Embellishments.

Products Used

Creative Embellishments Steampunk Heart

Flying Unicorn Adornments

Prima Mechanicals

Splash of Color Silks Paints

Lumiere Paints

Antique Gold Rub'n Buff

Thanks for joining me on this little steampunk journey.

Have a beautiful and creative day!!

~ Rebecca ~

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Guest Designer - Scrap Around the World

Hi Everyone!!

This month the Flying Unicorn Creative Team are fortunate to be guest designers for Scrap Around the World. Please scroll down to see all our projects together, I love the fact the they are all so different. It truly is all about how YOU interpret the mood board. Me personally, I have to say I am not much of a pink girl so I took the inspiration from the vintage typewriter and ran with that idea. Very happy with how my layout turned out. Please keep on reading to find out more!!

Rebecca

Hello Scrap Around The World Fans!

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