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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