Boho Chic Upcycle Lantern

Hi again everyone.  This month I am excited to be a part of the collaboration between the Altered Pages Design Team and Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Design Team.  Imagine Crafts was so kind to share some of their amazing inks, tools and sprays with us.  We get to play with the fun and innovative products and you get to learn a new technique or two.



Today, I have for you a boho chic diy candle lantern made with products from both Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko and Altered Pages.
 

For this project I used my StazOn Midi ink pads to add color and dimension to various sizes of sheet metal. I also used charms, chain and hand dyed seam binding to create the look I was after.

A very important step in colorizing metal with StazOn is to always use GlazOn after each layer of StazOn ink. StazOn...GlazOn (like wax on...wax off...as John from Imagine Crafts would say.) They go together!

Apply your desired color of StazOn ink to the sheet metal remembering to cover the surface with GlazOn after and let each layer dry before moving on to the next.

If you so choose you can easily add your favorite collage images sprayed with Goosebumps to give that embossed and textural look.

Just hole punch and add a jump ring or three to create a unique charm or dangle out of your desired image or images. Goosebumps makes it so fast and easy.  I ended up not using these this time around, but they turned out so cool and they on the workspace front and center just waiting for the perfect project

Once I had my sheet metal inked and dried I began wiring up the actual lantern. I started with a glass globe...the kind you can find at your local hardware store. I actually have a few on hand after replacing various light fixtures over the years. I knew these little gems could have a much more posh life than just hanging out with a dated fixture on the back porch. I used a nice chunky silver chain and wired it snug to the globe.  

Next, I created the hanger that my lantern would suspend from using the same chunky chain.

 



I then created my charms that would dangle and catch the light from the candle inside.

This was for sure the most fun part of this project...wiring all kinds of goodies together creating color and movement. In the next few pictures below

you can see all the fun. You can find all the charmy goodness here.



Then, it was time to attach the charms. One by one I just kept adding.



This is where I added the hand dyed seam binding as well.

To create the hand dyed ribbon I spritzed the ribbon first with water and then with Dylusions Ink in Polished Jade.  I love this combination.  The seam binding takes the ink so nicely and the color options are endless.



In the picture below you can see my new Boho Lantern perched so prettily with all of the embellishments and additions glowing in the candle light.





Ooooohhh pretty...


Supplies used for this project can be found here; 



Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Supplies Used:

StazOn Midi in Blue Hawaii, Emerald City, Citrus Green and Midnight Blue

GlazOn

Goosebumps

Ink blushers

Sheet metal in various sizes

Altered Pages Supplies Used:

Various Charms

Dylusions Inks

Quick-Stik

Seam Binding

Elf on the brain...

Welcome to today's post.

I know it's a bit early, but..........

I have elves on my brain. So, I thought why not spread some elfish cheer around. 

I have for you today an upcycled bottle project. 

I just love altering bottles. I think the possibilities are endless, 

not to mention they're just plain FUN. 

First, I chose a bottle that I thought was a bit different. 

It is the prettiest blue hue, not your typical green or clear.

It was originally a bottle of German white wine. 

I can't remember the name, but I do remember that it was yummy. 

You can see above that I added layer upon layer to my bottle.

I started with Christmas tissue from my supplies and kept adding from there

using my Hello December 6x6 paper pack from Glitz 

and collage images from Altered Pages.  

I found the cute little elf cheering with a bottle collage from Altered Pages. 

I thought how perfect is he? He is obviously enjoying his beverage and

his little pants are just the right color blue to match the bottle. 

I then added some blingy trim from my stash to the upper rim of the bottle 

along with pretty vintage garland bursting out of the cork. 

If you are going to be so kind as to give your upcycled project as a gift, 

be sure to take the time and make a cute little coordinating card.

You have all of your supplies out now anyway, you may as well. :-)   

Happy Creating! 

Stephanie 

Evil Libations

Hello again ghouls and boys...

Today's 31 Days of Halloween Hop offering is a chilly bottle of evil libations to wet your whistle. 

 I started my project with a wine bottle that I just really loved the shape of. 

It is a very thick, sturdy glass and I felt that it will stand the test of 

time being brought out year after year for Halloween. 

Of course, I found amazing collage images at Altered Pages. 

I also used some eerily fun images from Smeared and Smudged. 

Such a great selection at both .coms. You really need to check them out!

You can see in the picture below that I started with text pages, graphic 45 papers and collage images. 

I built them up laying here and there. You can find a sampling of amazing collage images here. 

After decoupaging all papers I added the cork back to the bottle. 

I then wired up some fun little resin skulls and poked them right into the cork. 

After allowing ample dry time and all layers were complete I finished off 

my dastardly concoction with colorful fibers tied around the neck of the bottle. 

I then embellished with gears, crystals and a key. 

You know to lock up the liquor cabinet when we are all done partaking. 

Happy Halloween!!!

Stephanie S.