Little Birdhouse

Hi everyone, today for my DT post with Craft Consortium I have been playing with a birdhouse from their MDF range and some of their beautiful Decoupage papers.

I started by adding some paint to all my outside edges that I didn’t want to cover with paper.

Next I added a layer of Mod Podge onto my MDF and placed the Decoupage Paper onto top. Once dry I sanded the edges for a neat finish and coated with a top layer of Mod Podge.

Craft Consortium has an amazing range of Decoupage papers to suit all styles of crafting. Do check them all out HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and do check out Craft Consortium and follow them on Facebook and Instagram for regular inspiration and giveaways.

Crafty Hugs, 

Julie x

MDF Storage Box - Craft Consortium

Hi everyone and thank you for stopping by today to see my post for Craft Consortium using their new MDF range along with a couple of their Decoupage papers.

So let me share some photographs with you.

I fussy cut my birds out of my Decoupage Paper and layered on top of my base paper.

The sides of my box and index cards were all sanded for a neat edge.

  

I added little name tags onto my index cards and fussy cut butterflies from the Decoupage Paper.

 As you can see I lined the inside with Decoupage paper to match the outside of the box.

I hope you have enjoyed looking at the pictures and if you click HERE you can check through all the products in their shop.

Thanks so much for all your lovely comments and please do check out Craft Consortium and follow them on Facebook and Instagram for regular inspiration and giveaways..

Crafty Hugs, 

Julie x

Craft Consortium's MDF Launch

Hi everyone, thanks for stopping by today and apologies for falling so far behind with your lovely blogs but I have not been well at all recently. Craft Consortium recently launched a new collection of MDF products along with glue and brushes to compliment their wonderful range of Decoupage Papers. You may have tuned into Create and Craft last week and noticed them being showcased.

My letter rack has been covered  in the sheets of Vintage Postcards Decoupage paper, gluing in place and adding a top coat of glue. I didn't add Gesso to my MDF before adding the paper as I wanted to keep the muted tones. It also makes great craft storage as well as a letter rack.

Once dry I sanded my edges to give a crisp edge. I also added some gold Embossing Powder around the edges to add a Vintage feel.

I added a layer of felt onto the base.

My butterflies were fussy cut from another Decoupage Paper and glued in place adding Rhinestones into the centres for a finishing touch.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I do hope I am able to catch up with all your blogs shortly. Also a big thank you to my darling husband who does my photography and putting my blog posts up for me. I really don't know what I would do without his help.

Crafty Hugs, 

Julie x

Craft Consortium Products Used :

3D MDF Letter Rack
Flutter of Butterflies Decoupage Papers
Vintage Postcards Decoupage Papers  
Small and Large Rhinestones

Decoupage Baubles

Hi everyone, this is a scheduled DT post for Craft Consortium as I take a break from Blogland and Facebook. Today I am sharing some inspiration with a small selection of the amazing Decoupage Papers and exquisite embellishments all available at Craft Consortium.

My MDF Baubles I rubbed some Gesso over with a baby wipe and once dry added a layer of Mod Podge and layered my Decoupage Paper on top. I sanded around the edges when this was dry with a small sanding block, this gives a lovely neat edge. I then added a layer of Mod Podge Sparkle ontop of my Decoupage papers for added sparkle.

To give the Vintage look around the edges of my Baubles I pressed the edges into my Versamark ink pad and heat set Embossing powder.

Now to the fun part of adding lots of pretty embellishments, flowers and diecuts to decorate my Baubles. Hope you enjoy looking at the photographs and you feel inspired to make some of these which would also look amazing hanging as tags on a gift bag.

Thanks so much for all your lovely comments and please do check out Craft Consortium and follow them on Facebook and Instagram for regular inspiration and giveaways..

Crafty Hugs, 

Julie x

Craft Consortium Products Used-

Decoupage Papers-

Ho Ho Ho

Traditional Poinsettia

Blue Snowflakes

Holly Sprigs

Old Music Score

White Baubles

Always and Forever Collection-

A4 Glitter Card Silver

Metallic Ribbon Silver

Metallic Ribbon Gold

Adhesive Pearl & Rhinestone Cluster

Resin Flower Red Rose

Rhinestone Gems 5mm, 4mm, 3mm

Winter Woodland- 
Metal Vintage Acorn Charms

Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat !

Hi everyone, I had a trip to our local Parkinson's Charity shop which is like an Aladdins Cave filled with lots of treasures and furniture to upcycle. I love cats and when I saw this little white one, I knew right away some of Craft Consortiums Decoupage paper would give it a new lease of life.

Normally I would have given the item I am about to decoupage a coat of Gesso, but with it being White already I just gave it a wash to get rid of any dust and grease on it.

I glued my torn pieces of paper in place using Mod Podge matte.

Once dry I added a couple of coats of DecoArt Gloss Varnish  and finished off with a new collar for my cat using embellishments from the Always and Forever Collection.

Thanks for stopping by today to see my DT project for Craft Consortium and do please check out Craft Consortium to see their vast range of stunning Embellishments, Paper pads and Decoupage papers on Facebook for inspiration and regular giveaways, you will also find them on Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram.

Crafty Hugs, 

Julie x 

Craft Consortium products used:

• Satin Ribbon - Silver
• Decoupage Paper Wild Meadow
• Diamanté Star Buckle

Vintage Songbirds

Hi everyone, thanks for stopping by today to see my DT post for Craft Consortium using their stunning Bloom Beautiful paper pad and White Wood Decoupage paper.

I was recently at a craft fair and loved all the inspirational projects Anna-Marie had made and decided to mix a little of her style with my own on this card.

I started by mounting my Decoupage Paper onto White Cardstock with Mod Podge. Once dry I tattered the edges and added some stitching with my sewing machine and lace. I stamped my sentiment onto the Decoupage Paper with Archival Ink.

My bird was fussy cut from the inside cover of the Bloom Beautiful paper pad. My flowers and leaves were all die cut from the same paper pad. I love the little accents of gold in my leaves from the paper. My large Daisy I added a Resin Rose to the centre, which had been highlighted with a little Gesso.

I used some foam tape between my layers arranging my die cuts into a floral arrangement adding some pearls and dried flowers to finish.

Crafty Hugs,

Julie x

Craft Consortium Products Used:

• White Wood Decoupage Paper
• Bloom Beautiful Paper Pad
• Pearls
• Resin Flowers

The flowers and leaves are all Cheery Lynn Dies.

Easter Bunny

Hi Everyone, we have had some lovely sunshine in Scotland over the past few days, a refreshing change, hopefully spring is here now. For my DT post today with Craft Consortium I am sharing some Easter inspiration.

I started with a polystyrene rabbit which I covered using their Summer Garden Decoupage paper, I tore approx 1.5 inch pieces and glued on with Mod Podge Matt.

My bow was made with my bow maker and Mauve coloured ribbon.

I made the small handbag using paper from the Wild Rose Collection adding a handmade flower, a pearl beaded handle and my cute Easter Chick for a quirky touch.

Many thanks for stopping by today and be sure to check out Craft Consortium to see their full range and on Facebook for inspiration and regular giveaways, you will also find them on Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram.

Crafty Hugs,

Julie x

Craft Consortium Products Used :

• Wild Rose Paper Pad
• Mauve Satin Ribbon
• Summer Garden Decoupage Paper

Cheery Lynn Dies Used:

• B310 Shasta Daisy
• B187 Build a Flower 2

A Little Birdie Told Me Birdhouse

Hi Everyone, hope you are all well and enjoying some creative time. Today I am sharing my DT post with Craft Consortium on my blog and on their Facebook Page. Please pop over to Craft Consortium Ltd on FB and 'like' to be kept informed of new products and regular giveaways.

I have had this Balsawood Birdhouse sitting in my Craft Room for a while and when I saw some of the designs in their Decoupage Papers I just couldn't wait to decorate it using them.

I started by giving my house a coat of Gesso to seal it. I then used a stamp and Grey Archival Ink to add a peeled paint effect to the doors, fence and windows. I used a metal clothes fastener for my door handle.

Next was adding my Decoupage papers with some Mod Podge and once dry I added a layer of Crackle Glaze to the walls and highlighted the cracks with an Antiquing cream.

I used papers from my Gypsy Gypsy pad to add my grass, flourishes and flowers to the roof. 

My flowers on the fence were MDF shapes, I added crackle paint and a Pearl to their centre.

A Little Birdie Told Me was stamped onto a coffee stirrer stick and my die cut bird was shaded with Distress ink.

Finally adding a little lace and pearls to finish.

Please note, I have fallen behind at present with catching up with your blogs after life getting in the way and also being at a fantastic workshop weekend with dear blog friends and the super talented Andy Skinner, so please bear with me getting up to date.

Meanwhile if you're not already linked up to me on FB please send me a friends request ( Julie Lavalette ) so I don't miss any of your posts on your blog, as this way is sometimes easier when I'm on catch up.

Julie xx

Craft Consortium Products Used :

• Gypsy Gypsy Paper Pad

Craft Consortium Decoupage Papers:

• Bird Treetop Large
• Drift Wood.
• Corrugated Textured Board

Cheery Lynn Dies Used:

• B126 Grass Border
• B434 Sweet Christine
• B557 Feathered Friends
• B339 Gardenia Strip
• CAFLRS Flourish #8