A fresh start

Today is the day I have decided to start a fresh blog, to show the things I love to collect and create. From time to time there may also be the things that inspire me. Posts may be a little light on text as I have very little time with looking after the kids.

I still love scrapbooking but right now I enjoy mixed media and altered arts. Sometimes it's an item or a colour that can inspire me, other times it's new products.

I love Prima Marketing particularly finnabairs products as they are so versatile.

I decided to make an altered cover for an A5 sized note book just so I could get to grips with the new mica powders from Prima.

I started by glueing small pieces of canvas, resist canvas and lace onto background cardstock using Finns gloss Gell medium. 

Once dry I started my composition of the main elements I wanted to use on the cover. 

I always start with the latgest. I added prima canvas flowers under. 

Some embellishments are vintage finds from old watch parts. 

I adhered them again with a generous amount of gell medium. 

Once dry, I spritzed with water then I made two sprays using Rust and teal mica. 

I added gold micro beads and gold mica as highlights. 

I love these products, the amount you can create from one product is amazing. 

Until next time 

Hugs 

Rachael