Easter Bliss

Saturday 26 August 2017

Craft Box Clipboard

Well, our weather over here in South Wales still can't make up it's mind about summer. We typically have a mixture of sun, rain, wind and fog. And that's just in a morning.
I cheered myself up this week by making this project. There were some lovely elements in the August Craft Box which I received at the beginning of the week. They included a board and a clip which I put together to make a clipboard. 

The board is 7.5" x 5.5" (19 x 14 cm). I started by adding some torn pieces of a craft newspaper and bits from the SnipArt trellis before a light coat of gesso.

Next I built up a platform using some stencilled card layers. I then cut up one of the metal filigrees and began adding some elements from the most recent Craft Boxes I'd received.

Those elements included a Steampunk charm, wooden pegs, mermaid cabochons and purple half pearls.

There were also paper roses, resin roses, Druzy sparkles and opal tiles. 
To colour the clipboard and elements I used four of my 13 @rts Ayeeda sprays - available in the UK from Artist Trading Post. The colours I used are Pastel Dirty Pink, Pastel Green, Pastel Turquoise and Chalk White.

I made the sentiment plaque by heat embossing white Frantage on a die-cut oval and using a Kaisercraft stamp with Stazon.  

My finishing touch was to add a seam binding bow I'd coloured with Distress Oxides.

 In parts of the UK this weekend it is a Bank Holiday, which means that Monday is a day off. There is no extra craft time for me though as we have house guests. Trust me they're not here for the weather.
I hope you all have a crafty weekend and lovely weather though wherever you are.

17 comments:

  1. Really gorgeous Andree hugs S xx

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  2. Stunning use of colour as always Andree!
    Laine
    xx

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  3. Hi Andree this is absolutely stunning I just can't stop looking at all the lovely details. Have a wonderful time with your guests. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  4. Hi Andree, So cool to read how you put this beautiful clipboard together. The colors are so pretty and the trellis is an awesome touch. Hugs, Pam xxx

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  5. Hi Andree, this is fabulous, love the dimension and exquisite embellishments. The colours are gorgeous too. Have a wonderful weekend my friend.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  6. What an amazing creation Andree. I often look at this type of project and just think I can't do it. Maybe one day....fab job dear x

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  7. Fabulous project, so much to see and such beautiful colours and textures. xx

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  8. what a gorgeous clip board done with so many beautiful embellishments

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  9. Hi Andree, this clipboard is fabulous, the design is stunning and the colours are simply gorgeous. Sorry about the weather for once up here the weekend so far has been lovely but not holding my breath. Enjoy the rest of the weekend Hugs Jennifer xx

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  10. Wow! Amazing project Andree. Love the colours, textures and detail. Shabneez x

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  11. So stunning Andrée. The colours and textures are beautiful, it's a wonderful project. Cathy x

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  12. Fabulous colours and embellishments on this fabulous clipboard.

    Sylv xx

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  13. Oh my goodness, I LOVE this, fantastic layers, colours and design. Creative Blessings, Tracy x

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  14. Oh wow, what a truly stunning piece of art xxx

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  15. This is just stunning xx Jan

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  16. Such a lovely card thanks for sharing!!!

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