Mixed Media Letter Rack

Hi everyone, thanks for stopping by today to see my DT post for Craft Consortium using a selection of their products to decorate my MDF letter rack which I won a couple of years ago in a crafty competition. I have had this sitting in my stash for sometime but after tidying my Craft Room I decided it was time to alter it.

I started by giving it a coat of Gesso, this helps give the MDF a seal and helps keep the vibrancy in the Decoupage Paper. Next I added a layer of Mod Podge and pressed a full section of my paper onto the letter rack. 

Once dry I trimmed at the edges roughly with scissors and then rubbed at the edges with a sanding block for a neat edge. I repeated the process on all the sides.

I went around the edges with a coordinating Acrylic paint and once dry I added some Gilding Wax to give an aged look.

Using papers from the Gypsy Gypsy pad I fussy cut out all my elements. My postcards and stamps were tattered at the edges adding accents of lace, staples and a Die Cut Doily from Cheery Lynn for extra detail. 

My Rose was shaped in my hands to give a bevelled edge and glued in place with Silicone Glue.

Finishing with beautiful butterflies fussy cut from the pad and pretty embellishments for an eclectic feel to compliment the paper.

Craft Consortium Products Used :

Gypsy Gypsy Paper Pad

Small Rhinestone Gems

Lace Ribbon Floral Chain

Pearl Heart Gems

Small Metal Keys 

Decoupage Paper Travel Stamps 

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Craft Hugs, 

Julie x