Mixed media Christmas photo frame: create a festive keepsake

 Ciao Bella Paper released a beautiful, soft, winter inspired collection called "Cosy Moments" and rather than make a memory book or a folio, I wanted to make a mixed media project.

I have combined the collection with a Kaisercraft MDF photo frame I had to make this finished Christmas decoration.

More details below and a link to the YouTube video showing how.

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Close up of my project

I began by covering the base with a coat of white gesso and once dry, a 12" paper, cutting away any excess. I chose a paper that I thought suited the MDF piece.

Next it was adding on all the different cut elements which can be found in the 12" Patterns & Papers Pads plus the 6" Fussy Cut Pad.

I layered them up with gel medium and added texture paste to create a snow effect. To fill gaps, I added stamens and sisal pieces.

I found a bag full of Christmas decorations that I had squirreled away in a box labeled "mixed media" which I had forgotten I had! Note to self, put your label to the front!

As a contrast, I added pops of red using fabric flowers and berries. These too have been dusted with texture paste.

I really enjoyed making this project and always wonder why I don't do more 3D items. They transport you in to a different world where you bring in a bit of everything and just keep adding.

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YouTube video

You can see how everything came together for my mixed media inspired decoration in my YouTube video.

Click on image & just in case that does not work, click HERE.

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Do you make your own decorations at Christmas? I do make a new bauble for the tree each year plus ones for each of the family. I love the personal touch it adds to our family Christmas Tree.

Until next time, take care & see you soon,

Lou
xxx

Main supplies to make my mixed media frame -