Hello again. It's been a busy 24 hours here at Addicted to Art. I am back with Version 2 of my altered notebooks - this time for the new challenge at That's Crafty - Rustica - use rust techniques in your project.
Version 1 can be found here - a little more feminine.
And talking of Altered Art and challenges the new challenge at A Vintage Journey is Altered Art and I have used Andy Skinner techniques to alter a coffee tin. Again if you missed it earlier today - here is the link.
So back to the Rusty Altered book!
Like the first book I began with a coat of black gesso and sealed the surface with varnish. I painted a piece of card with black chalk paint and embossed before sanding to reveal the white areas. I used washes of paint to colour adding Quinacridone gold at the edge to give that rusty effect.
For my embellishments I die cut Seth Apter's Steering Wheel and cut it in half and adhered to his Pathways die. I sponged paint in yellows/reds/brown and black to create the rusty tones. The cog and corner nuts are That's Crafty greyboard embellishments which were treated in the same way and a little PaperArtsy Green Patina added for some contrast.
For the back and spine I took That's Crafty Alphabet stencil and sponged white chalk paint through. Once dry I added a 'dirty wash' - Paynes Grey and Quinacridone Gold.
I would like to enter Frilly and Funkie latest challenge - A Little Rusty.
Once again thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend.
Nikki
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Now thats a book I would be proud to own. Stunning ! Nikki. Love how you have used the dies together and of course all the rustica. x
ReplyDeleteWowzer - another stunning bit of alteration, Nikki - a brilliant Andy/Seth mash-up - your rusty textures are just fabulous!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Ooooh love this Nikki, I just knew you'd create a stunning rust effect too :)
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Donna xx
This is just as fab as yesterdays Nikki and you cannot go wrong with a touch of Rustica here and there as it always adds that extra touch of magic. Love it. Hugs Tracey xx
ReplyDeleteStunning books Nikki - love those rusty textures and colours! Jennie x
ReplyDeleteOh wow. Another totally awesome make. Absolutely love it. Looks so real.
ReplyDeleteBev. xxx
Another stunner of a makeover, love it!
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Amanda x
Absolutely love this version Nikki. The colours and textures are fabulous and love the embellishing on there.
ReplyDeleteFliss xx
Mmmmm love the rusty aged look of this one, gorgeous xxx
ReplyDeleteAnd it is a big WOW from me too Nikki, your rusting is exquisite!! The tin you did for AVJ is a real stunner too! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteYour books are amazing Nikki, love the embossed page behind the gorgeous rusted piece- and wow, love the tin, it is fantastic, too !!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Dorthe xx
Love this Nikki. Absolutely rustilicious! Xx
ReplyDeletewow, amazing book!! Love that cover x
ReplyDeleteWonderful! The journal is fantastic. lovely design on the front and beautiful rust! Thanks again for playing along this week in the Frilly and Funkie "A little rusty" challenge.
ReplyDeleteNikki, you have such a way with rust! Your die cuts are so perfectly rusty, it's hard to tell it from the real thing! Love your design, too! I am thrilled to see your artwork once again in the Frilly and Funkie gallery, and thank you for joining in the rusty fun! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWow Nikki! Your notebook is truly incredible! I love the structural elements on the cover and the redesign is so so cool! Thanks for sharing with us at Frilly and Funkie for my A Little Rusty challenge. Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteWonderfully altered notebook. Love the texture and the rusty die cuts make a fabulous focal point. Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Cec