MAY!!

Can you believe it, it's May already. Each time I sit to do a blog post I can't believe how the time has flew. I'm beginning to think I'm never going to catch you all up on what I've been up to the last couple of years. I'm going to relieve myself of the pressure to do that and hope that one day I'll get to it.
I do hope though that the creative posts I share each month will inspire some of you to do something for yourselves and spend some time creating. I truly believe it's food for the soul.

I'd like to share with you more Dusty Attic creations. You can find the products HERE You can visit the blog HERE to see what everyone else has been up to.

This month's theme for the ATC's is Art Deco.
During its heyday Art Deco represented luxury, glamour, exuberance, and faith in social and technological progress. Building became more angular with curves. You can still see buildings with a strong Art Deco influence around these days.

Woman became braver with fashion and etiquette. They cut their hair and even became smokers in public.


The images above came from Google Images.

My inspiration came from the glam of Old Hollywood, the pin curls and finger waves women wore in their hair. The angles and curves in the buildings and the highly polished veneer of the furniture.


The Dusty Attic products used - Elegant Frames DA0869

Some more May projects featuring Dusty Attic Dusty Attic products.
This piece was made as a gift for a very special person's birthday, my sister Lesley and was another work in progress project, made over the last few weeks. It's for her coffee table and the box contains glass coasters. I've used the new Dusty houses and other Dusty goodies.





Now you might need your sunnies for this one, its a bright one. When I scrapbook a photo I let the photo guide me as to what to use etc. Being a bright fun photo I couldn't not go bright. The layout was actually based on last months Sketch.

My best friends daughter got married late last year and her bridesmaids organised her a themed Hen's day. The theme being Disney. Here's me as Minnie Mouse and Erin as the beautiful Snow White.




Dusty Products used - Flower Layers #4 DA0860,Flower Layers #1 DA0502, Flower Layers #3 DA0504, scroll border #1 DA0219, French Flourish Border DA0275, Mini ABC Set lower case DA0862, Mini ABC Set Upper case DA0861, Mini Script ABC Set DA0859, Elegant Frames DA0869.
Want to play along or need inspiration for your next layout. Here is this month's sketch.

Vist the Dusty Attic Ning site and join HERE

Until next time, I hope you get some time to feed your Soul.
Happy creating
Audrey x

Live, Laugh, Love

My Dusty Attic DT project for this month.
8x8 Display Frame

This has been a work in progress for a few weeks now, one of those projects that - yep I'll get to it when I get to it, kinda project. Which is nice, I think?? Definately better than one of those projects that - OMGosh! I've got to get that finished. Or one of those projects that turns into - a pile of stuff in the UFO(un-finished objects)box and boy do I have a few of those.


Dusty Attic products used - 8x8 Display Frame – DA0520, Letter U from Dusty Curls ABC set - DA0468, Birdcage #5 DA0678, Mini Branches - DA0439, Mini Keyhole 20 pk - DA0323, Mini Keys – DA0322, Mini Hearts 20 pk - DA0514, Mini Marrakesh Trellis - DA0822, Vintage Keys - DA0392, Bird on Wire - DA0708, Moroccan Accents - DA0837, Moroccan design - DA0838, Mini Live Word - DA0419, Mini Laugh Word - DA0418, Mini Love Word - DA0420, Mini Wings - DA0783, Crackle Varnish - DA0900, Mini Flourishes - DA0223.


Other products used - Number, word tag, ruler sticker, arrow and Ornate Book plates by Tim Holtz, Paper by Kaiser Craft, Pins, beads, chain, bead caps, lace, muslin, buttons, letter stickers and charms.

















Happy Creating

Hugs
Audrey

April Dusty ATC

The theme this month is Moroccan

Another great theme for our monthly ATC’s. You should play along, if your a member of the Dusty Attic Ning site you can find information on the themes and how to play HERE and if you're not and would like to, you can join and be able to see not only informationn about ATC's but a great selection of inspiration, challenges, including monthly sketch challenges and even 'How to's' and Tutorials, come join us. HERE

All of the DT girls seemed to be on the same wave length with this months theme colour wise.
When thinking Morocco or Moroccan, how can anyone go past the amazing vibrant colours of the culture.

Image found on Google Images

My inspiration came from the country’s, textiles, architecture, cooking and the colour blue. Well blue seemed to jumped out at me quite a bit, that could be because blue happens to be my most favourite colour and my eyes were drawn to it.

I used a section of the Ornate Fence #1 DA0440 (with a tiny bit of altering) and one of the new releases for April, the Mini ABC set Lower - DA0862, I love these letters and can see myself using them over and over.









I'll be back real soon with some more Dusty inspired pieces.

Visit the Dusty Attic blog to keep up with all things Dusty HERE Happy Creating

Audrey

HoPpy EaStEr

Stay safe and have a Happy Easter.





Something Simple.


Dusty Attic products used - Flower Buds DA0849





Hugs

Audrey

Silicon

Now did that title get you thinking ;) No I'm not off to get new breasts, I've been playing with silicon moulds.

I had the pleasure of being the Guest Designer this month for a lovely little Etsy shop called Moulds by Mel . Now it also happens that Mel is a friend, a beautiful friend, a creative friend with a heart of gold.
I’m not about to rave about these moulds because Mel is my friend I genuinely loved working with these. The silicon mould itself is soft and pliable and the resin, which you'll find HERE ,is the best thing I've used in moulds to date.
I'll be honest, I was both excited and hesitant when I got my package to get started. The resin scared me a bit, but I shouldn't of worried, it was all so easy to use.

Here's some shots of the pieces I made for her.

With Easter not far away, how could I not use the Bunny Cameo for an Easter project.

Happy Easter Frame




I love this little guy and I will use frame over and over again.

You'll find Bunny Cameo HERE

The Ornate Frame HERE



You may also recognise them from my previous post.




Chipboard used by Dusty Attic . Paper by Kaiser.

Play Wall Hanging



Flying Bird HERE

Dancing Fairy Cameo HERE







This one was a little challenging, but I do like a challenge and it was probably my favourite of all the pieces. It was a little gift for Mel to help promote her business.









I absolutley loved palying with these moulds. I've made a supply of them so that if I need one it's ready to go. I've also got some projects I started with them that I hope to share in the future.

Keep a eye on the Moulds by Mel's Blog HERE because I know Mel has some awesome new moulds being released now.

Thanks so much for having me Miss Mel, it's been a pleasure.


Till next time

Happy Creating


Audrey