BLUE PEACOCK handmade card

I received an order for a special birthday card for man. To accomodate request this is what I came up with.
Background was covered with double sided sticky sheet, cut to size and embossed with Sheena Douglas embossing folder INDIAN LATTICE. After I removed protective layer from sticky sheet and placed in into microbeads.
Placed frame on card with foam pads. Then glued base in place. The rest embelishements made with Tattered Lace dies followed. And feathers. Insert was created with Tonic Studio pop up sentiment.

MAJESTIC ANIMAL "TIGER" sketch

My new project started as painting in pastels, but it did not work. I never used pastels therefore lack of experience failed my attempt. Never mind😆. Then I used acrylics. First layer applied. Few more to go. Decided to use mixed media.

First acrylic layer done. Few more to go.

Attempt in pastels.

'CUTE OWL' PAINTING IN ACRYLICS

Recently invested in a few art classes on line. For similar project i should be using mixed media. Because i did not have some materials I ended up with acrylics. A lot of brush stokes, patience and results you can see for yourself.

Oil painting "FLOWER FIELD"

Just finished oil painting. Second such type of painting in my life. For inspiration and tutorial for it i folowed Igor Saharov youtube videos. This brilliant artist and tutor in simple way explains how to paint even if you have not got previous experience. More that this Master uses unique technique: using fingers as painting tools. His tutorial are mainly in Russian, but now he got translations to other languages.

DENIM BAG WITH FABRIC FLOWERS

My denim bag is finished. Today it was delivered to its permanent owner. I was pleased with my design. Had to think forward each step to get the best finishing possible. The most important achievement was that the receiver was delighted with this gift.

PROJECT JEANS BAG WITH FLOWERS

Remember the red fabric flowers I created recently? They are going to land on my new shoulder bag. I love the results I see so far. Especially I love the pattern on the bottom part of the bag. This was created using acrylic paints and stamp. From boring piece it turn into something unique and interesting. And shine on leaves was achieved with Luminarte mica spay paints. Even Pebeo gilding was used for some petals to give them metallic look. Can't  wait to finish thus bag.

PROJECT SUMMER HAT FOR YOUR LITTLE GIRL

I bought a pink plain hat with idea to make it special for my little girl. I wanted some fun and lighteness to reflect summer spirit and make her feel special and unique.

Firstly I wraped organza ribbon around base of the hat and fixed it into bow. Then used floral embelishements and pearl beads.

And finally added acetate Hunkydory butterflies. I used red extra strong double sided sticky tape to glue everything in place.