Artist Trading Block (ATB) with a French Twist!

So by now you may have gotten tired of my Paris themed projects.  I am really drawn to the theme. 

I DREAM OF PARIS....

My dream is to one day I will visit there!

This is a work in progress... Not finished with my ATB, but I am loving how it is looking.  What do you think?  I will share the finished ATB on the blog this coming week, be on the lookout for it!

Supplies:
ATB - Artist Trading Block
Butter Creamy Dixie Belle Chalk Paint From DIY Design Studio
Metallic Rub-on Cream
French Ruban Fantasie Trim
Adhesive - Glue
Eiffel Tower Charm
Flowers
Jewelry Packs

 

French Ruban Fantasie Trim
Flowers
ATB - Artist Trading Block

 

 

Apply a couple of coats of the Butter Creamy Dixie Belle Chalk Paint From DIY Design Studio on the ATB - Artist Trading Block

 

Set aside to dry.

 

Once dry, rub Metallic Rub-on Cream on the ATB - Artist Trading Block to distress it.

 

Glue the French Ruban Fantasie Trim around the ATB - Artist Trading Block

 

Distress the Flowers with the Metallic Rub-on Cream on the front and back as pictured.

 

Work the flower petal folding and bending them to give them more dimension as pictured above.  The first two flowers have had the Metallic Rub-on Cream applied and the petals folded.

 

Now to finish embellishing. 

 

Look for the finish project next week.

 

 

What is an ATB?

What is an ATB? An Artist Trading Block is kind of a 3D Artist Trading Card! The 3 x 3 x 3 block I am using is from Eileen Hull Designs.

During the month of May join the Altered Pages Design Team as we cross promot Eileen Hull Designs Artist Trading Block's along with the "The Artists on the Block" Design Team. The "The Artists on the Block" will be posting inspirational ATB's every Tuesday. The Altered Pages Design Team will be posting every Thursday, plus a few bonus posts during the month. Be sure to stop by often for a month of inspiration.  

Supplies:

Eileen Hull Artist Trading Block

Altered Pages Wooden Feet

Papers - The Fringe & Fedora Mailbox Muse Kit

Tsukineko - StazOn Midi - Claret

Double Stick Tape

Feathers

Petaloo Flowers

Black Paint

Start with the two the diecut boards for the Eileen Hull Artist Trading Block, ink edges and corners with StazOn Midi Claret. Put double stick tape on the two tabs of one board, attach the tabs to the sides of the center square of the second board.  Fold up the top and bottom of the box and tuck tabs in. Adhere 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 papers to the block 

Adhere 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 papers to the block. Embellish with papers, ribbons, glitter trims and more. Add four painted wooden feet!

 A beautiful center piece for a ladies gathering!

Be sure to watch for more ATB's all month long!