Artist Trading Block - Scraps of Darkness - May Kit- Attic Finds

Good Morning Blog Friends-

The Attic Finds Kit from Scraps of Darkness is probably one of my all time faves!

I just love the ephemera of 7 Gypsies and Tim Holtz. This really is my style and what I enjoy doing the most. Collage style work, altering and funky artsy details.

If you missed the kit you can find out kits here.

So much inspiration in one box!

I created this artist trading block using the 7 Gypsies Architextures in my background. You can see the pattern paper add on in the kit here.

I added layer upon layer cutting out bits and pieces from these papers and adding in the ephemera found in the Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Emporium Pack found here.

The Creativity Add On included the Prima Finnabair Rust Effects Paste. I used this on my box edges, all of my metal embellishments including the chains. I added spools for feet and used this on them as well.

Along with the rust paste I used some blue toned paint to achieve a patina effect on my metal.

Also, I used a stencil and used the paste with that adding some texture to the pattern papers on the box.

One of my little art doll girls holding some letters from Papermania-Mr. Smiths Workshop Alphabet Stickers found in the Elements Add On. She is also popping out a suitcase. This is also in the Elements Add On - 7 Gypsies Architextures treasured adhesive stacked suitcases.

On the top of the box I used a Frank Garcia Memory Hardware latch coated in rust effects paste.

I attached a few chains with dangles. 

I had the metal butterfly in my stash.

More close ups of the chains and the little bicycle. This is Scrapberry's Vintage Metal Charms found in the Main Kit. The bird cage is a Blue Fern Studios Chipboard found in the Elements Add On.

Thanks a bunch for stopping in!