I have a few little Halloween projects to share but haven't got around to writing a blog post on them.
I have decorated a little coffin shaped box along with some coasters. I came across a box of pale pink clover leaf coasters in a charity shop for 50p, they looked like they hadn't been out of their box and were just what I needed for a project like this.
I started out by painting my little coffin shaped box from The Works, with a thin coat of white gesso. I also did the same with the coasters.
On the Inside of the box, I decided to use some Art Alchemy Sparks paint in Night Shadow. This velvety rich paint goes a long way. These paints come in many colours, but I think some shades can be hard to find as new ones come out.
My images are from the Watercolour Witches digital download collection by Magik Graphics. I love this collection! They are not currently trading, but I am sure that they will be back at some point.
These images have been printed using my Epson Ecotank inkjet printer and I have used the Craft Master rice paper which I would recommend, especially if you are using an inkjet printer. I purchased my rice paper a while ago through an offer on Create & Craft but I know that you can purchase it directly from Highlight Crafts.
They recommend a stencil spray to adhere the rice paper to a sheet of A4 copier paper so that it will pass through your printer but I had a can of Crafters Companion Stick & Spray in my craft stash which does the job equally well when used lightly.
I used a decoupage transparent mixed media glue/medium, from Stamperia to seal my images to the coasters and the box.
To add texture along the side of my box, I used a little sand texture paste from Pretty Gets Gritty and then I painted over the top with some black gesso.
Finally, I added some clear lacquer to seal my projects and give them a nice gloss. I also edged the little coffin box with some gold wax. I intend to use this as a little jewellery box for my dressing table.
I have a few more coasters to finish off but I'm really pleased with how they have turned out.
Have a great week, whatever you have planned for yourself.
Happy Crafting
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Your Halloween projects are gorgeous Michelle, such magical atmospheric images xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous mixed media projects. I love how you've created the texture on the sides and that paint on the inside of the box is perfect for it. The images are fantastic. Thanks for joining us at A Place To Start. Hugs, María.
ReplyDeleteThese are brilliant Halloween projects, fabulous images and love the effect of the sand texture paste.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
gorgeous Michelle.........gr karin
ReplyDeleteMichele, your coasters and coffin jewellery box are fabulous projects! The watercolour witches are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your project with us at the Crafts Galore Encore “Anything Goes” Challenge.
Good luck and we hope to see you again soon!
Carole at Craftilicious Creations
PS: There is a brand new, anything goes challenge blog at Conjurer of Dreams . October's optional theme is Witch Wisdom - and these projects are perfect for that. We would love to see you there.
Spooky cute, Michelle! Thanks so much for sharing the process.
ReplyDeleteI do love these projects, Michele. I'm looking for some rice paper to try. Many thanks for sharing your lovely work with us at the Conjurer of Dreams “Anything Goes” Challenge.
ReplyDeleteGood luck and we hope to see you again soon!
Carole at Craftilicious Creations
wonderful fun Halloween projects,thank you for your detailed post and for joining in at CD Sunday Plus
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Especially the coffin - I love it the most!
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I love the coffins!!! Amazing projects. Thank you for sharing your project with us at the Conjurer of Dreams “Anything Goes” Challenge. Good luck and we hope to see you again soon!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creations!! LOVE that coffin!! Thanks for joining in on the fun at Conjuer of Dreams!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous result to all your hard and talented work. When I first saw the image I thought these were antiques that you had bought to show us.
ReplyDeleteCarol xx
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Awesome projects! So glad you've shared them with The Sisterhood, Jo x
ReplyDeleteThese are great projects for Halloween. Thank you for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteJocelyn x
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These projects are absolutely amazing -thanks for joining us at Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers this month!
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge Halloween fan and I think these are fantastic!
ReplyDeletePamela
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Thanks so much for sharing with us at A Place to Start!
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WOW! These are absolutely beautiful! Thank you for the tutorial on how to make these. I have never heard of these paints before. Will need to check the out.
ReplyDeleteCheers, 🎨 🌈🎢✨ Makira
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Fabulous Halloween projects
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Thank you all so much for your lovely comments x
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