Although I've never been to New Orleans or celebrated Mardi Gras, it's always been on my to-do list, and so has making Artist Trading Coins, the latest challenge at Frilly and Funkie. It was the perfect opportunity to make this festive set, each coin measuring 2 1/2"!
The circles and frames were cut with my Cricut Expression, and covered with Prima Marketing Gesso (Black). Then I used a toothpick to create lines on the frames, and painted them and the circles with a coat of Prima Art Alchemy Metallique (Rustic Brown), followed by a coat of Art Alchemy Sparks (Dragon's Eye). The same paints were also used on the mask, found and printed online, along with the toothpick to the side of it. Next, I applied black gesso to a couple of stencils, followed by Green and Purple Stickles to create the diamonds.
Another first with this project was using Prima Paper Clay with the new Finnabair Art Noveau Moulds to create the women, giving them Dusty Attic Chipboard Crowns.
What's Mardi Gras without beads? Each coin got some, and I even strung some to make little necklaces.
The fleur de lis was also cut with my Cricut Expression using the Home Decor cartridge, and strung with some ribbon.
The circles and frames were cut with my Cricut Expression, and covered with Prima Marketing Gesso (Black). Then I used a toothpick to create lines on the frames, and painted them and the circles with a coat of Prima Art Alchemy Metallique (Rustic Brown), followed by a coat of Art Alchemy Sparks (Dragon's Eye). The same paints were also used on the mask, found and printed online, along with the toothpick to the side of it. Next, I applied black gesso to a couple of stencils, followed by Green and Purple Stickles to create the diamonds.
Another first with this project was using Prima Paper Clay with the new Finnabair Art Noveau Moulds to create the women, giving them Dusty Attic Chipboard Crowns.
What's Mardi Gras without beads? Each coin got some, and I even strung some to make little necklaces.
The fleur de lis was also cut with my Cricut Expression using the Home Decor cartridge, and strung with some ribbon.
Thanks for looking!
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Oh these are super Drea. I must confess that I have never heard of Artist Trading Coins. Makes a nice change from Trading Cards. I love the colours you have used and the way you have used the beads. Thank you so much for sharing with us at International Art and Soul this time and we would love to see you gain. Christine DT x
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ReplyDeleteA wonderful set of ATCoins. Fabulous details, stencils and metallics.
DeleteThank you for joining in with our March challenge "Anything Mixed Media Goes" at Creative Artiste Mixed Media. Good luck x
What a unique set of AT Coins, Drea! I love how you've used your beads and stickles to create the festive look! Thank you for playing along in our AT Coin challenge at Frilly and Funkie! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThey are Wonderful and so special those At coins Drea !! Love them all, they are just amazing, with great colours and embellishments!
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Big hugs, Caty
What fun cards! The colors and theme are perfect for Mardi Gras. Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun. I have never seen artist trading coins, but they are so beautiful. Lovely job. Thanks for joining us at International Art & Soul. Good luck, Maggie, DT
ReplyDeleteIndeed; a very CUTE idea at just the right time; Mardi Gras is certainly celebrated in this brilliantly designed set!!!
ReplyDeleteIt’s a perfect matchup!!
How fun! They turned out wonderfully! Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges!
ReplyDeleteGoodness gracious, these are so fabulous! I love that you used Mardi Gras as your inspiration, and you really captured its essence in the details and colors. Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Frilly and Funkie ATC Coin Challenge!
ReplyDeleteFabulous set here. Gorgeous colours. Thanks for joining us at Creative Artiste Mixed Media this month.
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun and perfect timing to celebrate Mardi Gras! Gorgeous Atc's and the dimension of the faces is fabulous! Thanks for playing along in our ATC challenge at Frilly and Funkie!
ReplyDeleteHow stunning are these! The jewel tones are a perfect colour palette for Mardi Gras and you have added wonderful details to this coordinated set. Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie.
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Cec
These are beautiful. Very creative! Thank you for joining in with our March challenge at Creative Artiste Mixed Media.
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