Imaginarium Post

Things with Wings Frame 

and Wishing Well book

By Sue Smyth

This year so far I seem to be in a bug phase, at the 

beginning of the year I found a silver cicada ring,(which

I bought) and I loved it so much I looked for 

a plastic one to craft with.

I found lots of tubes and packets with assorted

plastic bugs which inspired me to this framed 

specimen board.

I have layered Imaginarium chipboard butterflies with 

dragonfly's and solid butterflies. 

to create a mythical layered flying machine. 

I have then topped it with a painted bug.

With a wide selection to choose from in 

the bag of bugs, I have chosen here a dragon fly.

Each panel is different. 

To achieve the pearlescent look, I

have sprayed the chipboard with

matt black spray paint and allowed it to dry.

Then I have layered over metallic gold paint, and 

assorted colours of metallic Inka gold.

I have also use some of the Stemple farbe for  

a glittery look to some of the wings.

You can mix contrasting colours for a really

neat look that pops.

This little creature is a chipboard butterfly that

I have added Mega Flakes to, you can

just follow the instructions below to 

create a gorgeous opal look like this.

I tried a plain black frame first and while 

it was ok, the white frame above looked so 

much better.

Step 1

Paint chipboard butterfly black with

Matt black spray paint and 

allow to dry.

Step 2

Rub over flitter glue,this is a sticky size

that will dry tacky and help

the gilding flakes adhere.

You can fudge this with ordinary glue,

but the flitter glue is better.

Step 3

Level the glue out with your fingers, so it will

dry evenly.

Step 4 

Place Mega flakes randomly over top of glue, when it 

is dry.

Step 5

Tap down the flakes so that they 

cover most of the black chipboard.

Step 6

Then use a scouch pad, (plastic scourer)

to remove excess gold flake,to reveal 

the gilded wings below.

Step 7

I have added a little purple inka gold

to the edges of the wings to

Match with the other 

creatures I have made

Step 8

Cover surface with a thin coat of dimensional magic 

to seal the surface and give a wonderful shine.

Here are some close ups of each creature I have made

The larger middle butterfly sits in a gilded frame.

This, I have gold embossed twice for a lustrous effect.

The dragon fly has black opal seed beads

adhered to his body for dimension.

I have used Dimensional magic to 

affix the beads as it dries glossy and clear.

I have added in some metal charms too, for 

smaller and shiny layers.

Each creature sits on a chipboard panel

I have created with Magnolia Lane papers and stamps.

This butterfly has a Magnolia Lane die cut

in the middle for a touch of realism 

Each bug is sprayed with matt black spray paint

too. And when dry rub over gold metallic paint first,

as a base.

Allow to dry and then dab or blend

contrasting colours of inka gold.

It picks up all of the texture.

Dont forget to decorate the centres, I have used a rhinestone

and silver bugle bead here.

Chipboard used 

Wishing Well Address book

This practical little book is made from 

a purchased address book from a supermarket.

This project is a little more simpler than the last

but still pretty.

I have used texture paste, lace and braid to 

alter the surface of the book.

Then added trinkets, chipboard and resin shapes in a 

cluster to decorate my cover.

Everything gets painted with gesso and painted 

with Calypso Teal Dylusions paint. 

I have double embossed the frame, and while 

hot, spray with Calypso teal Dylusions, continue

to heat for a second or two and then allow to cool.

this gives a wonderful antiqued look.

When you are happy with your book, rub over

copper and turquoise inka gold for 

a burnished patina.

Imaginarium Chipboard Used

Happy Crafting