Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Mirabelle in Paris Home Decor by Design Team Artist Diane McClosky


My newest Design Team Project "Mirabelle in Paris" exudes elegance and sophistication.  The intricate details and delicate features of Mirabelle bring to life a bygone era of romance and beauty.  I used Ciao Bella's Blooming Collection as the background with the Lilac Heart Frame and Mirabelle embellishments to create layers of dimension and intrigue.

The placement of Mirabelle and the Rose Garden Butterfly were placed on raised chipboard pieces to add depth and make them stand out against the background.  The cluster of mini white roses, pearl microbeads, mini pearls, mini seed beads, and diamond glitter glass add a touch of whimsy and sparkle.  The addition of the word "Happy" ties the cluster together.   To bring it all in I used Art Alchemy Metallique Wax in Vintage Gold.

The home decor piece is full of softness and feminity.  Thank you to Reneabouquets for creating such a gorgeous collection that sparks the imagination and allows us to create beautiful art.

Until next time - "Let your art take you where you want to go." - Diane

Reneabouquets Products Used:

Beautiful Board Mirabelle in Paris Laser Cut Chipboard

Tiny Treasures Mirabelles Rose Garden Butterflies Set

Mirabelle Roses and Leaves Mulberry Paper Flower Set

Plum German Glitter Glass

Reneabouquets Trim Mirabelle Lace

Beautiful Board Lavender Lilac Heart Frame Set

Pearl Glass Microbeads

Mini White Mulberry Paper Roses

Diamond German Glitter Glass

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

For The Shimmerz Paints Design Team, Dwell On The Beauty Of Life

 Hi everyone! Melissa here with a new page for the amazing Shimmerz Paints! Go and see all the fun                                                                            treasures there!                                                                                                                                       





I stenciled Prima Platinum Texture Paste with a small spatula onto watercolor paper. I taped on watercolor paper under the image to make it stronger and to lie flat, and  made a mat too. I added  layers of corrugated cardboard. The layer below the mat that's visible I ripped off  some of the paper, poured on UTEE on gesso, and heated it. I taped on flowers, glued on beads and other items, and I brushed on Shimmerz Paints.  I rubbed and brushed on gold and silver mica powder on different areas. 





To add visual interest I added micro beads,seed beads,glass beads,swarovski crystals,acrylic crystals, glass glitter, gold leaf,iridescent wrapping paper,chipboard, tulle,sisal, flowers, and bling and metal from my stash. All the images are from Graphic 45 paper. A lot of the items are glued on individually with Glossy Accents. Many of the textural items are from Reneabouquets.







                                                         
      Shimmerz: Peacock's Plume        









  Thank you so much for looking, and have a great week!






"She Lives The Poetry She Cannot Write" Altered Canvas


"She Lives The Poetry She Cannot Write"

Altered Canvas


The base of this project is an 8" circle panel canvas that I covered with papers from Mintay's "Antique Shop" collection and added a bit of stenciling to the background.  Lots of die cut pieces were added to the wardrobe image and some cheesecloth tucked in for texture.  I dressed the mannequin in a lace, ribbon, and pearl skirt.  A Beautiful Board Fairy Bell Itty Bitty sits atop the wardrobe.  I added sprays of mulberry flowers on two sides of the canvas with some Beautiful Board Small Butterfly Flourishes and topped with Tiny Treasures Precious Moments Premium Paper Glitter Glass Butterflies.  A row of pearls outlines the canvas.  A Tarnished Brass Dream Metal Key sits at the bottom of the canvas and it topped with a Butterfly Kisses Delicate Beauty Single Side Printed Butterfly.  The words "She Lives The Poetry She Cannot Write" finishes off the top of the canvas.


Reneabouquets Products Used:


Beautiful Board Small Butterfly Flourish Set Of 4 Laser Cut Chipboard

https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/beautiful-board-small-butterfly-flourish-set-of-4-laser-cut-chipboard


Beautiful Board Fairy Bell Itty Bitty Chipboard Set

https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/beautiful-board-IttyBittyFairyBell


Tiny Treasures Precious Moments Premium Paper Glitter Glass Butterflies

https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/tiny-treasures-precious-moments-butterflies


Butterfly Kisses Delicate Beauty Single Side Printed Butterflies

https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/butterfly-kisses-delicate-beauty-double-side-printed-butterflies


Key Set Of 4 - Tarnished Brass Dream Metal Keys

https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/key-set-of-4-tarnished-brass-dream-metal-keys


Venetian Embroidered Lace - 3-1/4 Inch Wide In Pink

https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/venetian-embroidered-lace-3-1-4-inch-wide-in-pink


2 Ounce Gawdie Girl Diamond Chunky German Glitter Glass

https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/2-ounce-diamond-chunky-glitter-glass


Thursday, February 22, 2024

Mirabelle Keepsake Gift Box With Gift Tags Set By Artist Renea Harrison

 At Reneabouquets, we just launched a new addition to our April In Paris Collection called Mirabelle In Paris. I was very excited to get to work with the collection myself. It is one thing to draw, design and manufacture a product and it is a different way to create with it when you get to actually "play" with it. 
Sometimes, I just have to take the time to get to do that, because it brings me such immense joy to get to create this way. 

I decided to upcycle a little box that I had in my stash and turn it into a Keepsake Gift Box. I then created a bunch of little gift tags and notes to be used for topping off those gifts we all love to give to our friends and family.




The set Includes:
Box 5" Wide x 6" Tall x 1 1/2 "Deep
2 Large Gift Tags 3" Wide x 6" Tall
1 Chipboard Gift Tag 2 1/2 " Wide x 3 1/2 " Tall
1-Glitter Glass Heart Gift Tag 2 1/2 " Wide x 2 3/4 " Tall
A Little Pocket With:
2-Double Sided Note Cards 3 1/2 " Wide x 2 1/4 " Tall
1-Booklet Style Note Card 1 1/2 " Wide x 2 1/2 " Tall


 
The Cover Of The Box has a layer of Prima Lavender Papers. I ran some of the Mirabelle Lace down the side edge, pleating it a little as I went.  I then took a Vintage Image and topped it with a Beautiful Board Small Simply Beautiful Frame. I added Printed Beautiful Board Romance And Roses Tuck Ins to the corners. Next, a Small Sized Printed Beautiful Board Mirabelle In Paris Laser Cut Chipboard was added to the bottom, right hand corner, and the flowers are all from the Mirabelle Roses & Leaves Flower Set.



To get the crackle look, I painted the sides of the box with gold, metallic paint, let that dry, painted a layer of crackle medium, let that air dry and then painted over that with white acrylic paint and let that air dry to reveal the gorgeous crackle finish.



On the opening side of the box, I added magnets so that it stays closed, topped it with a piece from a set and then drilled a whole and glued the Glass Globe from the April In Paris Trinkets.




Inside the box is are the gift tags stacked into the box that include:



2 Large Tags, cut from Prima Lavender Papers and topped with Simply Beautiful French Embroidered Lace and Mirabelle Lace, more paper with distressed edges, a smaller version of the Vintage Image from the box, flowers from the Mini Heather Purple Mulberry Paper Spring Mix Roses And Cherry Blossoms Set  and hand dyed seam binding bows.



Finished backside of tag.



A  Beautiful Board Queen Anne's Lace ATC Tag, topped with  Prima Lavender Paper, Simply Beautiful French Embroidered Lace  , an Itty Bitty Printed Beautiful Board Mirabelle  , flowers from the Mini Heather Purple Mulberry Paper Spring Mix Roses And Cherry Blossoms Set  and a fuzzy purple hang ribbon with a tiny, Eiffel tower from the April In Paris Trinkets.



A Heart Tag, cut from chipboard, distress inked and topped with Plum Shard German Glitter Glass (so very Yummy) and a little distressed and inked "Dream" sentiment along with a fuzzy purple hang ribbon.








On the inside right page is a little pocket topped with Mirabelle Lace and a Tiny Treasures Mirabelle's Rose Garden Butterfly. Tucked inside are some little note cards created from Prima Lavender Paper.



Here you can see the inside set in it's entirety. 

I hope that you have loved seeing my project created with some of the products that I create for you. I appreciate all of you who support our small, artist made, family business and hope that I have inspired you to create something beautiful of your own. Hugs ~Renea

Mirabelle Products Used:











Monday, February 19, 2024

"With Brave Wings She Flies"

“With Brave Wings She Flies”

Circle Canvas



The base of this project is an 8" circle canvas panel that I covered with Graphic 45 "Elegance" collection paper and added a flourish stencil.  The main feature of the canvas is the lady with Beautiful Board Small Angel Wings and a skirt made with different laces, trims, pearls, and a rhinestone piece.  I cut flowers from the paper to add roses to her hat.  She stands next to a Beautiful Board Small Eiffel Tower.  On the left side of the canvas I used some Scallop Shell Lace and topped this with a spray of pink, white and black mulberry flowers from Reneabouquets.  A few pieces of Drop Leaf Lace hang off of the spray and the spray is topped with Gawdie Girl Chunky German Glitter Glass to give some sparkle to the roses.  Bits of lace were tucked into the spray and a Tiny Treasures Polka Dot & Bling Butterfly tops the spray.  A chipboard saying was added to the top of the canvas and pearls decorate the side of the canvas.


Reneabouquets Products Used:


Beautiful Board Small Eiffel Tower Laser Cut Chipboard

https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/beautiful-board-small-eiffel-tower-laser-cut-chipboard


Beautiful Board Small Angel Wings Laser Cut Chipboard

https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/beautiful-board-small-angel-wings-laser-cut-chipboard


Tiny Treasures Polka Dots & Bling Butterflies

https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/tiny-treasures-polka-dots-bling-butterflies


Mini Black Mulberry Paper Roses And Leaves Set

https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/mini-black-mulberry-paper-roses-and-leaves-set


Bubblegum Pink Roses And Leaves Mulberry Paper Flowers

https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/bumblegum-rose-pink-roses-and-leaves-mulberry-paper-flowers


2 Ounce Gawdie Girl Diamond Chunky German Glitter Glass

https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/2-ounce-diamond-chunky-glitter-glass


1 Ounce Beautiful Beads Designer Glass Moonstone

https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/1-ounce-beautiful-beads-designer-glass-moonstone


Reneabouquets Trim - Drop Leaf Lace

https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/reneabouquets-trim-drop-leaf-lace


Scallop Shell Lace - White 3.5 Inch Wide Voile

https://www.reneabouquets.com/product-page/scallop-shell-lace-white-3-5-inch-wide-voile


Tuesday, February 13, 2024

For The Reneabouquets Design Team - If I Know What Love Is, It Is Because Of You.

 Hi everyone! Melissa here with a new post, a layout, for the amazing Reneabouquets. Go and see                                                                      all the beautiful treasures there!    






To make this page, I applied a layer of Prima Platinum crackle paste to 49 and Market paper with a stencil and a small spatula. I cut around the 2 people in the photo because the background looked like a parking lot. I taped on some cardboard under them and put them on a piece of canvas. I taped more                                                          layers of watercolor paper and cardboard.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

I arranged the Beautiful Board,and flowers around the page, then added the beads and other items.I brushed on Shimmerz Paints, and glued on more beads,using Glossy Accents. I rubbed and painted on gold mica powder. I put a lot of silver mica powder on the canvas, then a little paint on the edges. I added some patina colored paste on different spots, edges and bling.






To add visual interest I added micro beads,seed beads, glass glitter,glass beads,crystals,sequins,gold leaf,tulle,lace, bling from my stash,iridescent wrapping paper,and a feather.I used glossy accents to adhere items to the page. For flowers I used double sided foam tape.