Sunday 14 October 2012

Rustification

Hello my friends

I have so much to catch up on. I have just returned from a few fabulous days away and will catch up on that tomorrow.

Today I wanted to show you my Rusty tins I have made. I have never altered a tin before, and never thought it would be this much fun. I will definitely be making another mess soon with an altered tin to show at the end of it.These projects were made from tins that I found here in New Zealand. We do not have altoid tins here so I will be trawling the internet for some as they are a different size to the ones shown here, and I love to play with every type I can! The projects here  are made from a gift card tin from Farmers and the other is an Eclipse mint tin.

The rust effect was created with the Langridge rust system. There are two bases one for rust and the other for verdigris. Once the base is dry you add the oxidising patina and wait and watch! I added two coats of the base and also varied the amounts of base and patina in different areas to get variation in the colour.

Inside the tin are a selection of images from The Graphics Fairy and embellishments I made with the rust effect on cardboard shapes. I dyed the seam binding to colours that I liked to match.







I love the Gypsy Queen Bee Tin and hope that its new owner The Ellen Bee enjoys it.


This little tin is all about the rust. I have layered three pieces which have been coloured with rust effect, verdigris, cinnamon stickles and lumiere paint in blue halo gold.


The tiny tag inside the tin is made from layers of cardstock stuck together to get some weight and dunked in rust, along with a few of the charms.


I love my little tins and hope you like them too. If you would like to see more I have made a video record of them, which can be found here



The theme of the Simon Says Stamp challenge this week is Rustification (Fabulous word!) I am going to attempt to link this up. I have never done that before so wish me luck. My first challenge, my first link and my first altered tin! Who knew there would be so many first times?? 

Love to hear what you are attempting for the first time!! 

Thanks for visiting 
xx Michelle


18 comments:

  1. Wow..Your work is stunning! They both look so magical, and perfectly rusted. The picture book with those gorgeous embellishments is such an awesome idea too. I look forward to seeing your future creations :) iz x

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    1. Thank you Izzy - I am really pleased with it. xx Michelle

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  2. Totally fabulous, I love this and every detail is just amazing. a wonderful aged piece and lovely creation. Thanks so much for joining in at Simon Says Stamp &Show. Sarah.

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    1. Thanks Sarah. I really enjoyed the challenge and I think I have found another addiction! xx Michelle

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  3. HEy there thank you for sharing your fabulous project with the DT from Simon Says Stamp and Show, I just love your altered and rusty tin wowwzerssss Hugs Terry xxxx

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    1. Thanks Terry. I love your word wowwzerssss, that is as cool as rustification my other new favourite word! xx Michelle

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  4. Wow! I really love your piece. The altered tin is turned into a wonderfully rusted little vintage masterpiece! I also really love the little tag that you've created from cardstock. It really looks like a piece of rusted metal that you've embellished. Thanks for sharing your amazing art with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy

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    1. Hi Candy Thanks for your lovely comment. I am thrilled with the tag too. xx Michelle

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  5. EllenBee here letting you know that this gypsy gal can't wait to get it! It's gorgeous and I will treasure it forever. Big hugs!!!

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    1. I am so glad you like it. It is on a plane en route to its new home right now xx Michelle

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  6. This is gorgeous! I love all the 'rust'. I would love to give this technique a try. Its a stunning piece!
    Thank you for visiting my blog and for your kind comment.

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    1. Hi Kate I recommend this process it is great fun and I am working on rusting every tin I can find! Love your blog. xx Michelle

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  7. Gorgeous altered tin, beautiful way to house your vintage photos and the tag is gorgeous. The rusty embellishments are a wonderful addition. Fabulous layout and beautifully executed. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x

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    1. Hi Tracey Thank you so much for your lovely comment, it has been a wonderful experience. xx Michelle

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  8. Absolutely stunning work! Congratulations on your win over at SSSaS - so well-deserved... this whole project is glorious...
    Alison x

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    1. Thank you - I nearly took the roof off screaming when I realised it was me. I am so thrilled. xx Michelle

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  9. Hi Michelle! Amazing work! Very nice! I congratulate you with top :)))

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